City of Charleston announces grace period for metered parking enforcement updates
April 16, 2018
The city of Charleston has announced a week-long grace period, beginning Monday, April 16, regarding the extension of parking meter enforcement to 10 p.m. Written warnings, rather than tickets, will be…
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Ryan Welch, SIOR Represented the Buyer in the Purchase of 2.18 Acres of Land in Summerville, SC.
April 16, 2018Ryan Welch, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston represented the Buyer, Benton Lodge Properties, LLC in the purchase of 2.18 Acres of land located at Benton Lodge in Summerville, SC.…
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Ryan Welch, SIOR and Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Seller in the sale of 6,000 SF of Industrial Space in North Charleston, SC
April 16, 2018Ryan Welch, SIOR and Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston represented the Seller, Buttonhook, LLC in the sale of 6,000 SF of Industrial Space located at 4980 Appian…
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Top Grossing Movies – April 16
April 16, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 04/13/2018 to 04/19/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Rampage PG13 Warner Bros. 1 4,101 $35,753,093 $35,753,093 2…
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SC Ports opens Inland Port Dillon
April 16, 2018South Carolina Ports Authority held the grand opening of Inland Port Dillon, its second inland facility constructed in the state to handle strong growth of the Port’s intermodal…
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First Art in the Parks installation displayed in Hampton Park
April 16, 2018. Sculptures engraved with local children’s drawings, maps of Charleston and images of plant life have been installed in Hampton Park, part of a new Art in the Parks program…
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MUSC trustees updated on regional expansion; approve new Health Professions dean
April 16, 2018
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held its regularly scheduled meeting to review the education, patient care and research missions…
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Darcy Steinbrecher joins Colliers International | South Carolina as Property Manager
April 16, 2018
Darcy Steinbrecher joins Colliers International | South Carolina as a Property Manager in its Real Estate Management Services (REMS) division in Charleston. In this role, she will oversee the financial…
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Darcy Steinbrecher joins Colliers International | South Carolina as Property Manager
April 16, 2018
Darcy Steinbrecher joins Colliers International | South Carolina as a Property Manager in its Real Estate Management Services (REMS) division in Charleston. In this role, she will oversee the financial…
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Interim leader appointed at United Way Association of South Carolina
April 16, 2018
The Board of Directors of the United Way Association of South Carolina (UWASC) announced that Ted Hendry, a veteran United Way leader, has been appointed to serve as Interim President…
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Interim leader appointed at United Way Association of South Carolina
April 16, 2018
The Board of Directors of the United Way Association of South Carolina (UWASC) announced that Ted Hendry, a veteran United Way leader, has been appointed to serve as Interim President…
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Ziff Properties acquires Knoxville property for storage conversion
April 13, 2018Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the acquisition of the former US Golf & Tennis Center located in Farragut, TN (Knoxville MSA). The 6.02 acre parcel of land will be redeveloped…
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Multi-medication dependent patients live better, longer with Livi
April 13, 2018Pill Dispenser Can Manage, Dispense Up to 15 Complex Doses Daily; Product Newly Available Direct to Consumers People who take multiple medications face special challenges. The risk of missing a…
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Santee Cooper petitions to intervene in PSC proceeding
April 13, 2018
Santee Cooper submitted a petition to intervene in Public Service Commission proceeding 2017-370-E, concerning the proposed merger between SCANA Corp. and Dominion Energy and SCANA’s abandonment of the V.C. Summer…
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Santee Cooper petitions to intervene in PSC proceeding
April 13, 2018
Santee Cooper submitted a petition to intervene in Public Service Commission proceeding 2017-370-E, concerning the proposed merger between SCANA Corp. and Dominion Energy and SCANA’s abandonment of the V.C. Summer…
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Ziff Properties acquires Knoxville property for storage conversion
April 13, 2018
Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the acquisition of the former US Golf & Tennis Center located in Farragut, TN (Knoxville MSA). The 6.02 acre parcel of land will be redeveloped…
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Multi-medication dependent patients live better, longer with Livi
April 13, 2018
Pill Dispenser Can Manage, Dispense Up to 15 Complex Doses Daily; Product Newly Available Direct to Consumers People who take multiple medications face special challenges. The risk of missing a…
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OPDE Group launching solar project in Bamberg County
April 12, 2018
OPDE Group announced plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art solar farm in Bamberg County. The company plans to invest approximately $63 million in this new operation. Headquartered in Spain, OPDE…
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OPDE Group launching solar project in Bamberg County
April 12, 2018
OPDE Group announced plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art solar farm in Bamberg County. The company plans to invest approximately $63 million in this new operation. Headquartered in Spain, OPDE…
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Citadel Board of Visitors announces selection of college’s 20th president
April 12, 2018
The Citadel’s 20th president will be Gen. Glenn M. Walters, USMC, who is currently serving as the 34th Assistant Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, the Corp’s second highest ranking officer. The…
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Annual Week of the Young Child celebration begins Monday
April 12, 2018The Week of the Young Child™ is an annual celebration hosted by the National Association for the Education of Young Children to celebrate early learning, young children, their teachers and families. This year’s…
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Hospitality on Peninsula (HOP) Park and Ride Lot and Shuttle ready to roll
April 12, 2018
Officials cut ribbon as service is poised to launch Sunday, April 15 The Hospitality on Peninsula (HOP) Park and Ride Lot and Shuttle is ready for business. Officials with the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA), the…
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Chief pediatric resident receives patient safety award
April 12, 2018
Annual Lewis Blackman Patient Safety Champion awards recently announced MUSC Children’s Health is proud to honor Sarah Yale, M.D., pediatric chief resident, for receiving the Lewis Blackman Patient Safety Champion…
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Freshfields Village welcomes new tenants in spring 2018
April 12, 2018
TINA Stephens, Palmetto Scent Studio and Ben & Jerry’s open in the Village Over the next two months, Freshfields Village will welcome three new retailers to the mix of tenants…
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SC Ports handles record container and finished vehicle volumes in March
April 12, 2018
South Carolina Ports Authority announced the strongest monthly container volume in its history, with 199,659 twenty foot-equivalent container units (TEUs) handled in March. The month was nearly 4 percent higher…
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SC Ports handles record container and finished vehicle volumes in March
April 12, 2018
South Carolina Ports Authority announced the strongest monthly container volume in its history, with 199,659 twenty foot-equivalent container units (TEUs) handled in March. The month was nearly 4 percent higher…
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Free Skin Cancer Screenings – May 1 and May 15
April 12, 2018
Dermatologists and certified dermatological providers from Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston will offer free skin cancer screenings for new patients on May 1st and 15th. Organized by Dr. Todd…
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Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra announces auditions for 2018-2019 season
April 11, 2018
The Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra (CSYO), a division of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, will be holding auditions for the 2018-2019 season on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Auditions will be held…
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Clyburn announces $213 million of additional funding for disaster mitigation in South Carolina
April 11, 2018As part of the supplemental disaster recovery funding following Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, which was passed in February, Congress included additional disaster mitigation funds for South Carolina communities from 2015’s…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names Mark Elam as the next Chairman of DHEC Board
April 11, 2018Governor Henry McMaster nominated Mark Elam as the next Chairman of the South Carolina Board of Health and Environmental Control. Having formerly served as chief of staff and senior legal…
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Bank of South Carolina Corporation announces first quarter earnings & dividend
April 11, 2018The Bank of South Carolina Corporation, announced earnings of $1,612,230 or $0.32 basic and diluted per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 – an increase of 31.49% from earnings for the quarter ended March 31,…
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Bank of South Carolina Corporation announces first quarter earnings & dividend
April 11, 2018The Bank of South Carolina Corporation, announced earnings of $1,612,230 or $0.32 basic and diluted per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 – an increase of 31.49% from earnings for the quarter ended March 31,…
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WREN mobilizes diverse leaders from across state at annual summit and Gubernatorial Forum
April 11, 2018
On April 9th-10th, 2018, the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN) hosted its annual summit at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and USC Alumni Center. Registrants had the opportunity to…
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WREN mobilizes diverse leaders from across state at annual summit and Gubernatorial Forum
April 11, 2018
On April 9th-10th, 2018, the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN) hosted its annual summit at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and USC Alumni Center. Registrants had the opportunity to…
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E-commerce brand Hushup + Hustle opens debut location in Towne Center
April 11, 2018Signature Blender Bomb® Smoothie Shop is Brand’s First Brick and Mortar Store Local smoothie purveyor, Helen Hall of the Hushup + Hustle, is pleased to announce the debut of Hungry…
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LHWH Advertising wins nine new international awards
April 11, 2018LHWH Advertising & Public Relations in Myrtle Beach, S.C., won five Gold and four Rose Gold awards in the 2018 Muse Creative Awards competition. There were more than 1,350 submissions…
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E-commerce brand Hushup + Hustle opens debut location in Towne Center
April 11, 2018Signature Blender Bomb® Smoothie Shop is Brand’s First Brick and Mortar Store Local smoothie purveyor, Helen Hall of the Hushup + Hustle, is pleased to announce the debut of Hungry…
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LHWH Advertising wins nine new international awards
April 11, 2018
LHWH Advertising & Public Relations in Myrtle Beach, S.C., won five Gold and four Rose Gold awards in the 2018 Muse Creative Awards competition. There were more than 1,350 submissions…
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Local marketer Holly Fisher earns StoryBrand Guide certification
April 10, 2018
Holly A. Fisher, CEO of Fisher Creative LLC, has been certified as a StoryBrand Guide, helping businesses and nonprofits clarify their message and create a marketing strategy that works. Fisher…
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Assistant Chief Joseph Roberts named City of Charleston Interim Fire Chief
April 10, 2018Mayor John Tecklenburg announced that Assistant Chief Joseph Roberts will serve as Interim Chief for the Charleston Fire Department, effective Saturday, April 7, 2018. The interim position became available last…
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Laing Middle receives awards for STEM education excellence
April 10, 2018Laing Middle School of Science and Technology continues to establish itself as one of the leading STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) middle schools in the nation. The International Technology…
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J. Geiger Shading expanding operations in Charleston County
April 10, 2018
Window Shade Manufacturer Creating 26 New Jobs J. Geiger Shading, a provider of modern window shading, is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. The company’s $1.1 million investment is projected…
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Horry County Department of Airports: March 2018 Passenger Volumes Up 13%
April 10, 2018
During March 2018, a total of 176,388 passengers passed through the Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR), an increase of 12.5-percent compared to March 2017. At MYR, total passenger traffic in…
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Explore North Myrtle Beach celebrates USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Travel Award contest
April 10, 2018
Cherry Grove Pier Named Best Beach in South Carolina From Hilton Head to the Grand Strand, South Carolina’s shores are lined with gorgeous beaches making the Palmetto State a perfect…
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College of Charleston supports teaching students amid a challenging climate
April 10, 2018The profession of K-12 education has been making a lot of headlines lately with teachers striking for better pay and school funding in West Virginia, Kentucky and Oklahoma. And the…
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Frampton Construction breaks ground on The Blake at Baxter Village
April 10, 2018
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, construction services, and sustainability services throughout the Carolinas, has started work on The Blake at…
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Basketball, baseball and air/paintball guns top the list of leading causes of eye injuries
April 10, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology offer guidance on how to protect sight during Sports Eye Safety Month in April More than 40 percent…
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RBC Aerostructures growing its Oconee County operations
April 10, 2018
Company Investing $3.8 Million in Manufacturing Facility Expansion RBC Aerostructures, a provider of control rods and precision machined parts to aerospace and defense customers, is expanding its existing Oconee County…
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RBC Aerostructures growing its Oconee County operations
April 10, 2018
Company Investing $3.8 Million in Manufacturing Facility Expansion RBC Aerostructures, a provider of control rods and precision machined parts to aerospace and defense customers, is expanding its existing Oconee County…
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Home Works of America receives $50,000 from Wells Fargo
April 10, 2018
Home Works of America is pleased to announce a $50,000 investment from Wells Fargo, which will enable the continued expansion of the organization’s mission across South Carolina. Home Works of America provides…
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