Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. expanding its Calhoun County operations
February 4, 2018
Polymer Extrusion Manufacturer Creating More Than 350 New Jobs Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. (Zeus), a leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator, is expanding its existing operations in Calhoun…
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Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. expanding its Calhoun County operations
February 4, 2018
Polymer Extrusion Manufacturer Creating More Than 350 New Jobs Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. (Zeus), a leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator, is expanding its existing operations in Calhoun…
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Darlington Raceway to improve seating experience with facility enhancement project
February 4, 2018
Several of the track’s grandstands will be renovated in time for the Sept. 1-2 Bojangles’ Southern 500 race weekend Darlington Raceway announced Wednesday that the track will receive a significant investment for…
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Darlington Raceway to improve seating experience with facility enhancement project
February 4, 2018
Several of the track’s grandstands will be renovated in time for the Sept. 1-2 Bojangles’ Southern 500 race weekend Darlington Raceway announced Wednesday that the track will receive a significant investment for…
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Midlands leaders selected to become Riley Diversity Fellows
February 2, 2018Forty-two leaders from the Midlands and surrounding area have been selected to participate in the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) this spring. “Though we are a diverse…
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Midlands leaders selected to become Riley Diversity Fellows
February 1, 2018Forty-two leaders from the Midlands and surrounding area have been selected to participate in the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) this spring. “Though we are a diverse…
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BHSA welcomes SC Legislators to Myrtle Beach for legislative panel at annual board seminar
February 1, 2018
Members of the SC House of Representatives and the SC Senate were present at the Behavioral Health Services Association of South Carolina (BHSA) Board Seminar held January 26-28, 2018 at…
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Emily Mills represented the seller in the sale of 10,174 SF of office space in Mount Pleasant
February 1, 2018Lee & Associates Charleston’s Emily Mills represented the seller, Seascape Vacations, LLC in the sale of 10,174 of office space located at 1439 Stuart Engals Blvd in Mount Pleasant, SC 29464. The…
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Tristan Catering’s Director of Sales, Sunday Tuk, appointed to Charleston Hotelier Network Board
February 1, 2018
Sunday Tuk, Director of Sales for Tristan Catering + Events, has been elected to the Charleston Hotelier Network (CHN) Board of Members as Events Chair, where she will oversee all event…
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Bragg Box program
February 1, 2018
The Charleston Museum introduced its new Bragg Box program. Bragg Boxes are traveling trunks that can be sent out to schools to be used in classrooms and are designed to expand the…
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Actor Matt Czuchry headlines College of Charleston Spring Commencement speakers
February 1, 2018
Actor Matt Czuchry ‘99, federal judge Bruce Howe Hendricks ’83 and artist Brian Rutenberg ‘87 will be the featured speakers during the 2018 College of Charleston Spring Commencement ceremonies. The College of Charleston alumni will…
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Net income grows 31.1 percent at South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc.
January 31, 2018
South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc., parent of South Atlantic Bank, reported net income of $3,414,260 for the year ended December 31, 2017, compared to $2,603,928 for the same period a year…
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H.4375 passes the SC House of Representatives with a vote of 119 to 1
January 31, 2018The SC House of Representatives voted to pass bill H.4375, the Utility Ratepayer Protection Package. The purpose of the bill is to provide: for the manner in which and procedures…
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Lowcountry AIDS Services secures Elton John AIDS Foundation grant for mobile HIV testing and outreach van
January 31, 2018
Lowcountry AIDS Services is adding a mobile HIV testing van to its array of services that support people living with HIV and AIDS while also providing prevention, free testing and…
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Gov. Henry McMaster reappoints SLED Chief Mark Keel
January 31, 2018Governor Henry McMaster announced his decision to reappoint South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Chief Mark Keel. Having first been appointed to the position by Governor Nikki Haley in June…
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Gov. Henry McMaster reappoints SLED Chief Mark Keel
January 31, 2018Governor Henry McMaster announced his decision to reappoint South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Chief Mark Keel. Having first been appointed to the position by Governor Nikki Haley in June…
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Turner Padget expands Georgia practice with five seasoned lawyers in Augusta
January 31, 2018
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces that all five attorneys previously associated with Augusta, Ga., law firm Warlick, Stebbins, Murray, & Chew, LLP, have joined Turner Padget effective February 1.…
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Turner Padget expands Georgia practice with five seasoned lawyers in Augusta
January 31, 2018
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces that all five attorneys previously associated with Augusta, Ga., law firm Warlick, Stebbins, Murray, & Chew, LLP, have joined Turner Padget effective February 1.…
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SCRA announces new Director of Entrepreneurial Programs
January 31, 2018
SCRA, a public, non-profit chartered with fostering the Innovation Economy of South Carolina, has announced the appointment of Jill Sorensen, J.D. as the new Director of Entrepreneurial Programs and Executive…
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SCRA announces new Director of Entrepreneurial Programs
January 31, 2018
SCRA, a public, non-profit chartered with fostering the Innovation Economy of South Carolina, has announced the appointment of Jill Sorensen, J.D. as the new Director of Entrepreneurial Programs and Executive…
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FOMAS, Inc. growing existing York County operations
January 31, 2018
Investment of $2.5 Million to Expand Machining Capacity FOMAS, Inc., a custom manufacturer of seamless rolled rings, is expanding its existing manufacturing operations in York County. The $2.5 million investment…
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FOMAS, Inc. growing existing York County operations
January 31, 2018
Investment of $2.5 Million to Expand Machining Capacity FOMAS, Inc., a custom manufacturer of seamless rolled rings, is expanding its existing manufacturing operations in York County. The $2.5 million investment…
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Charleston office market finishes 2017 strong with three consecutive quarters of positive absorption
January 31, 2018CBRE has released its Q4 2017 MarketView report on the Charleston office commercial real estate market. Three consecutive quarters of positive absorption show the strength of Charleston’s office market. However,…
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Retaining South Carolina teachers through National Board Certification
January 31, 2018
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) recently released its South Carolina Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report for the 2017-18 school year. The report concluded that more…
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Retaining South Carolina teachers through National Board Certification
January 31, 2018
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) recently released its South Carolina Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report for the 2017-18 school year. The report concluded that more…
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Charleston office market finishes 2017 strong with three consecutive quarters of positive absorption
January 31, 2018
CBRE has released its Q4 2017 MarketView report on the Charleston office commercial real estate market. Three consecutive quarters of positive absorption show the strength of Charleston’s office market. However,…
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Early detection critical to treating glaucoma
January 31, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology remind the public of the importance of eye exams Glaucoma is a major cause of vision loss worldwide.…
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S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis sets new record in returning unclaimed property
January 31, 2018
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis and the Unclaimed Property Program returned nearly $33 million in 2017, bringing the total amount of money returned during his administration to $137 million, more than…
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S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis sets new record in returning unclaimed property
January 30, 2018State Treasurer Curtis Loftis and the Unclaimed Property Program returned nearly $33 million in 2017, bringing the total amount of money returned during his administration to $137 million, more than…
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Early detection critical to treating glaucoma
January 30, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology remind the public of the importance of eye exams Glaucoma is a major cause of vision loss worldwide.…
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The Charleston Forum launches new website- interactive platform for viewers; 2018 forum date announced
January 30, 2018Following up on its robust and candid conversation about race last summer, The Charleston Forum announces its second annual event with a new website encouraging individual community members to share their…
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Monthly open mic night provides platform for local musicians and performers, while raising money for a good cause
January 29, 2018
Exquisite Enterprises Inc. presents, Exquisite Open Mic nights, taking place every last Wednesday of the month at Events by Benita, 3620 Ashley Phosphate Road, North Charleston, SC starting at 7pm. January 31st is the first…
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SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar partners with WINGS for Kids to give back through Kitchen Karma program
January 29, 2018
Starting Thursday, February 1st through Sunday, March 18, SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Mount Pleasant, Downtown Charleston and Summerville will be partnering with WINGS for Kids to raise…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 29
January 29, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 01/26/2018 to 02/01/2018 Rank Title Rating Dist Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Maze Runner: The Death Cure PG13 20th Century Fox…
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Southeastern Freight Lines serves 5,954 hours in 2017
January 29, 2018
Employees Give Back Through “Southeastern Serves” Program Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced its participation in 5,954 total hours of community service,…
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Southeastern Freight Lines serves 5,954 hours in 2017
January 29, 2018
Employees Give Back Through “Southeastern Serves” Program Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced its participation in 5,954 total hours of community service,…
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REALTORS® hit record-high closed sales in 2017
January 29, 2018
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) released its 2017 annual market report. The reports show 2017 as a record-setting year for closed sales by Realtors®. At 83,570, this is the highest number…
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REALTORS® hit record-high closed sales in 2017
January 29, 2018
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) released its 2017 annual market report. The reports show 2017 as a record-setting year for closed sales by Realtors®. At 83,570, this is the highest number…
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Another record-breaking year at Charleston International
January 29, 2018
Like the five years before it, 2017 was record breaker at Charleston International Airport. Passengers flying in and out of the airport rose 7 percent over 2016 and totaled 3,987,427 passengers –…
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Another reminder that officers deserve our gratitude
January 29, 2018
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller January 9 was National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. The annual observance aims to remind us of the constant dangers facing our police, deputies and other public…
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Another reminder that officers deserve our gratitude
January 29, 2018
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller January 9 was National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. The annual observance aims to remind us of the constant dangers facing our police, deputies and other public…
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The Law: Work Visas for Multinational Managers
January 29, 2018
By Rebecca Sigmund and John Hill Ogletree Deakins South Carolina In the midst of a flurry of recent immigration-related news items and changes proposed by the Trump Administration, one…
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Award-winning Sinatra, Elvis impersonators join Moranz Entertainment for ‘Legendary Voices’ – March 10, 11
January 29, 2018Brad and Jennifer Moranz are bringing the sounds of the big band to the Charleston Music Hall for three shows in March. “Legendary Voices” is a tribute to the greatest…
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Citadel Foreign Military Auxiliary recognized by Dutch Royal Armed Forces
January 29, 2018Founded by two cadets, auxiliary educates future leaders about foreign military allies The Citadel Foreign Military Auxiliary turns a year old this spring after being chartered in the spring of 2017.…
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College of Charleston President Glenn McConnell announces retirement
January 29, 2018
College of Charleston President Glenn McConnell announced to the campus community on Monday, Jan. 29, 2018, that he plans to retire from his position this summer. McConnell, who was installed as the College’s…
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Resurfacing of Spring and Cannon Streets scheduled to begin January 29
January 29, 2018With the weather forecast currently projected to meet South Carolina Department of Transportation paving requirements, work has been scheduled to begin Monday on the milling and paving of Spring and Cannon Streets.…
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MUSC on Forbes first-ever list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity
January 29, 2018The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has been ranked No. 53 out of 250 organizations on the Forbes 2018 list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. In addition, MUSC…
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MUSC, Clemson share gains made in OR design project
January 29, 2018
“Show and tell” of innovative design demonstrates future impact A joint research team including faculty from Clemson University and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) unveiled a high-fidelity, mockup…
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First Citizens Bank donates $100,000 to International African American Museum
January 29, 2018
First Citizens Bank has donated $100,000 to the International African American Museum (IAAM), which is slated to break ground later this year. For more than a century, First Citizens has…
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New human simulation lab unveiled by Citadel’s Swain Department of Nursing
January 29, 2018New program on accreditation track as nursing voted “most ethical profession” for 16th year When learning how to treat patients, nursing cadets and students at The Citadel now have the ability…
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