2018 State of the City Address
January 24, 2018
The following State of the City Address was prepared for delivery by Mayor John J. Tecklenburg on January 23, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Lewis, my colleagues…
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SC Secretary of State files injunction against Carolina Youth Club
January 24, 2018
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office has filed an enforcement action against the charitable organization Carolina Youth Club of America, Inc. The action, filed with…
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Companion Life receives A.M. Best A+ rating for 16th consecutive year
January 24, 2018A.M. Best Company has assigned Companion Life Insurance Co., (including its subsidiaries Niagara Life and Health and Companion Life Insurance Co. of California) an A+ (Superior) rating, marking the 16th…
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WOW! 1 Gig internet speeds now available in Charleston
January 24, 2018
WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone (NYSE: WOW) announced the availability of WOW! 1 Gig, its 1 gigabit per second Internet service, to all residential and business customers in Charleston, SC. With Fiber-to-the-Neighborhood…
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Companion Life receives A.M. Best A+ rating for 16th consecutive year
January 24, 2018A.M. Best Company has assigned Companion Life Insurance Co., (including its subsidiaries Niagara Life and Health and Companion Life Insurance Co. of California) an A+ (Superior) rating, marking the 16th…
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Innovative Vehicle Solutions expanding its operations in Charleston County
January 23, 2018
Custom commercial vehicle builder creating 108 new jobs . Innovative Vehicle Solutions (IVS), a builder of custom commercial vehicles located in Ladson, S.C., is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. The company’s $2.5 million investment is expected to create 108 new jobs. .…
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Grupo Antolin establishing three separate facilities in Spartanburg County
January 23, 2018
SPARTANBURG, SC – Grupo Antolin, a designer and manufacturer of components for the automotive industry, is launching new operations in Spartanburg County by establishing three separate facilities. The $50 million…
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Pete Harper represented the landlord in the lease renewal of 2,444 SF of Medical Office Space in Charleston, SC
January 23, 2018Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM, represented the Landlord West Ashley Medical Center of Charleston, LLC in the lease renewal of 2,444 SF of medical office space located in…
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Will Sherrod represented the seller in the sale of 2,684 SF fast food restaurant site in Bennettsville, SC
January 23, 2018Will Sherrod, CCIM of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC represented the Seller, Tom Hom Group in the sale of approximately .8 acres of land located at 200 Hwy 15 Bypass…
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Ryan Welch represented the landlord in the lease of 1,940 SF of flex space in North Charleston
January 23, 2018Lee & Associates Charleston’s Ryan Welch represented the landlord, Thaynes Capital Northwoods, LLC in the lease of 1,940 SF of flex space located at 2154 North Center Street, Unit C-301 in North…
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Immedion hires Mike Stokes as Sales Director for Charleston
January 23, 2018
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of Cloud, data center and managed IT services, is pleased to announce the hiring of Mike Stokes as Sales Director for their Charleston location. In…
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Will Sherrod represented the tenant in the lease of 1,228 SF of retail space in Mount Pleasant, SC
January 23, 2018Will Sherrod with Lee & Associates would like to congratulate The College Planning Center in their leasing of 1,228 square feet of space at The Market at Oakland. Blair Belk…
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Southern First reports results for 2017
January 23, 2018Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $2.1 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter…
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Lee & Associates Charleston’s John Orr, CCIM elected Vice President of the South Carolina Chapter of CCIM
January 23, 2018
The Charleston office of Lee & Associates announced that John Orr, CCIM has been elected Vice President of the South Carolina chapter of CCIM for 2018. Orr has recently served…
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Lee & Associates Charleston’s John Orr, CCIM selected for the Urban Land Institute’s Carolina Trends Regional Council
January 23, 2018
The Charleston office of Lee & Associates, one of the largest broker-owned commercial brokerage firms in the nation, announced that John Orr, CCIM has been selected for the Urban Land…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – December 2017
January 23, 2018
S.C businesses add jobs; unemployment rate inches up South Carolina businesses continued to add jobs in December to a new record level with the Hospitality and Tourism and Construction sectors…
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CI 103: User Decision Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate – March 19-22
January 23, 2018
Location: College of Charleston 5 Liberty St, Tate Center Charleston, SC 29401-1400 Date: March 19-22, 2018 REGISTER NOW, click here. Prerequisites: CI 101 – Financial Analysis for Commercial Investment Real…
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Walmart to raise wages, provide one-time bonus and expand hourly maternity and parental leave for associates in South Carolina
January 23, 2018
Recently, Walmart announced plans to increase the starting wage rate for all hourly associates in the U.S. to $11, expand maternity and parental leave benefits and provide a one-time cash…
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Southern First reports results for 2017
January 23, 2018
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $2.1 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter…
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Walmart to raise wages, provide one-time bonus and expand hourly maternity and parental leave for associates in South Carolina
January 22, 2018Recently, Walmart announced plans to increase the starting wage rate for all hourly associates in the U.S. to $11, expand maternity and parental leave benefits and provide a one-time cash…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 22
January 22, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 01/19/2018 to 01/25/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle PG13 Sony 5 3704…
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Ryan Welch represented the seller in the sale of a 24,869 SF special purpose facility in Saint Stephen, SC
January 22, 2018Lee & Associates Charleston’s Ryan Welch represented the seller, SC Federal Credit Union in the sale a 24,869 SF Special Purpose Facility located at 143 Hotel Street in North Saint Stephen, SC…
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Fire and Police Chief candidates to visit Charleston
January 22, 2018
The city is in the process of selecting the final candidates for both fire and police chief. Once selected, the candidates for each position will visit Charleston to meet with…
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Aviation Authority Board elects officers
January 22, 2018
The Aviation Authority Board recently re-elected its sitting slate of officers. Leading the board for the next year are: Chairman — Billy Swails, a State Farm insurance agent and former…
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SCRA announces SC launch investment in Extremiti3D
January 22, 2018
SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, Inc., recently finalized an investment for Extremiti3D LLC, based in Johns Island, SC. The company was accepted into the SC Launch program as a Client…
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STEAM Early Childhood Leadership Cohort in partnership with the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry
January 22, 2018Berkeley County First Steps has launched a year-long partnership with the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, a non-profit located in downtown Charleston, to train early childhood teachers to provide high-quality…
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Santee Cooper announces office closures, adds mobile app and online payment portal
January 22, 2018
Santee Cooper will be closing three of its retail offices this year, saving customers approximately $1 million annually. Santee Cooper is also adding an enhanced online payment portal, a new…
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Citadel’s provost receives 2018 Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award
January 22, 2018Black History Intercollegiate Consortium honors Connie Book for exemplifying King’s life and legacy CHARLESTON, S.C. – The provost and dean of The Citadel is the recipient of this year’s Dr. Martin…
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Youth Volunteer Corps of Charleston awarded “YVC Cornerstone Grant”
January 22, 2018The Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) of Charleston was recently named a recipient of the YVC Cornerstone Grant, a $20,000 award distributed to affiliate programs undertaking measures to improve the outcomes…
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GADC launches new jobs website to connect talented job seekers with expanding employers
January 22, 2018The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) has launched a new website (www.jobsingreenvillesc.com) designed to quickly and efficiently connect talented South Carolina job seekers with the scores of companies the economic…
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Robust real estate market is expected to continue in 2018
January 22, 2018Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island (HHIMLS) statistics show the real estate market outlook is strong for 2018. HHIMLS facilitates $3 billion in real estate transactions annually. It helps…
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The Brandon Agency welcomes Katie Ryan as new SEO specialist
January 22, 2018
The Brandon Agency, the most creatively awarded agency in the Carolinas, has expanded its Search Engine Marketing Team with the addition of Katie Ryan, the agency’s new search engine optimization (SEO)…
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National Press Club briefing to feature S.C. Arts Commission program
January 22, 2018
The Art of Community: Rural S.C., an S.C. Arts Commission program, and one of its community representatives from Walterboro, S.C. are to receive prominent recognition at the National Press Club Tuesday,…
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GADC launches new jobs website to connect talented job seekers with expanding employers
January 22, 2018
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) has launched a new website (www.jobsingreenvillesc.com) designed to quickly and efficiently connect talented South Carolina job seekers with the scores of companies the economic…
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Robust real estate market is expected to continue in 2018
January 22, 2018
Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island (HHIMLS) statistics show the real estate market outlook is strong for 2018. HHIMLS facilitates $3 billion in real estate transactions annually. It helps…
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Columbia, S.C. to host 8th annual free Mardi Gras Columbia Festival Sat., Feb. 10
January 22, 2018
Free festival admission for all ages; beverage proceeds benefit Heroes in Blue; grand marshal Bakari Sellers; King Bentz Kirby and Queen Kassy Alia The Krewe de Columbi-Ya-Ya, in collaboration with…
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Caldwell Commercial represents seller in sale of 929 Bowman Road
January 21, 2018Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the seller 929 Bowman Road, LLC in the sale of 929 Bowman Rd, Mt. Pleasant, SC. The sale was…
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New kiosks featuring local businesses opening soon at Charleston International Airport
January 21, 2018
Three local companies with a combined nearly 30 years of retail experience that feature local and culturally focused products will soon open for business at Charleston International Airport. The companies…
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Caldwell Commercial represents seller in sale of 929 Bowman Road
January 21, 2018
Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the seller 929 Bowman Road, LLC in the sale of 929 Bowman Rd, Mt. Pleasant, SC. The sale was…
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McNair Law Firm launches Palmetto Tax Advocates
January 19, 2018
McNair Law Firm, P.A. announces the launch of Palmetto Tax Advocates, a tax resolution service dedicated to individuals and business clients who owe federal, state, and local taxes. The staff…
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Able SC, YWCA Upper Lowlands, and STSM partner to improve statewide services for sexual assault survivors with disabilities
January 19, 2018U.S. DOJ Disability Grant Program supports partnership to build capacity and effect systemic change Able South Carolina announced their partnership with Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands and YWCA Upper…
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SC Teacher Recruitment and Retention Concerns Continue
January 19, 2018
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) has released its South Carolina Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report for the 2017-18 school year. As has been the trend…
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Home Fashions International expanding its Cherokee County operations
January 19, 2018Product Line Expansion Creating 60 new Jobs Home Fashions International is expanding its existing operations in Cherokee County. The $5.5 million investment is expected to create 60 new jobs. Since…
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Able SC, YWCA Upper Lowlands, and STSM partner to improve statewide services for sexual assault survivors with disabilities
January 19, 2018
U.S. DOJ Disability Grant Program supports partnership to build capacity and effect systemic change Able South Carolina announced their partnership with Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands and YWCA Upper…
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Columbia Fireflies assign BDi as their ad agency for 2018 Season
January 18, 2018
BDi Marketing-Adverting has announced that the Columbia Fireflies Baseball organization is assigning BDi as the team’s advertising agency-of-record for the 2018 season. 2018 is the inaugural year for BDi to…
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Site selection firm Strategic Development Group merges with Goldsmith Strategy, Goldsmith and Williams partner as firm principals
January 18, 2018Two site selection firms, Strategic Development Group and Goldsmith Strategy, both based in South Carolina, have completed a merger. Strategic Development Group President and CEO Mark Williams will serve as…
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Local SC smart home company, Heatworks, shines at consumer electronics show
January 18, 2018
Heatworks, the South Carolina-based company that is fundamentally reshaping the way the world heats and uses water, enjoyed an award-winning week at the largest annual consumer electronics show (CES) last…
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Boeing funds College of Charleston farm-to-school initiative for sixth year
January 18, 2018Boeing, the world’s largest aerospace company, has announced it will continue funding the statewide, multiagency Food Systems Change Initiative under the direction of the College of Charleston. The $125,000…
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Amazon announces candidates for HQ2
January 18, 2018
Amazon reviewed 238 proposals from across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to host HQ2, the company’s second headquarters in North America. Today, Amazon announced it has chosen the following 20 metropolitan areas to move to the…
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Jim Lehman elected for third term as Nelson Mullins managing partner
January 18, 2018
The partners of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP have re-elected James K. Lehman as managing partner of the Firm for his third three-year term. Lehman began his role as…
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