BCDCOG Construction Analysis: Building Permit Numbers Down in Q3
December 11, 2017The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments’ has released Construction Quarterly, its third quarter analysis of construction trends in the region. Insights in this edition include: NEW CONSTRUCTION: The number of building…
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Caldwell commercial represents tenant in lease of 7380 Cross County Road
December 11, 2017
Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the tenant, Southern Pump & Tank Company, LLC in the lease of 5,250 SF at 7380 Cross County Road, North Charleston,…
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Caldwell Commercial announces new hire Jordan Tuck
December 11, 2017
Caldwell Commercial, a locally owned, Charleston based Commercial Real Estate Company announces the recent addition of Jordan Tuck as Assistant Property Manager. Jordan is a Charleston native and…
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Dance in the streets at Famously Hot New Year
December 11, 2017
Dance in the Streets this NYE with Elle King and Nappy Roots Live at the Free Famously Hot New Year Celebration in Columbia, S.C. Columbia hosts 7th year of largest…
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Southern Community Services expands in the Lowcountry
December 11, 2017
Rivertowne on the Wando community joins SCS’ growing client roster Charleston, S.C. – Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC)-accredited community association management firms…
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American College of the Building Arts to host spring Open Houses
December 11, 2017
Saturday, January 27th, 2018, March 10th, 2018, April 28th, 2018 The American College of the Building Arts educates and trains artisans in the traditional building arts to foster exceptional craftsmanship…
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Five tips to avoid toy-related eye injuries
December 11, 2017The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology urges the public to shop and celebrate with an eye on safety With the holiday shopping season now…
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MUSC trustees vote to pursue certificate of need for new 128-bed hospital, authorize health system to seek $54.4 million for three projects
December 10, 2017The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regular scheduled meeting, receiving a series of positive reports on the organization’s…
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USC economists say SC economy to remain strong in 2018
December 10, 2017
Despite a tight labor market and a series of Midlands-area layoffs due to the recent shutdown of construction at the V.C. Summer nuclear facility in Fairfield County, South Carolina’s economy…
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Gamecocks set to play at Spirit Communications Park
December 10, 2017
USC will host College of Charleston on May 9 on Bull Street The South Carolina Gamecocks announced their 2018 baseball schedule after the Thanksgiving holiday. With that announcement, the Columbia Fireflies are…
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2018 slate of South Carolina Chef Ambassadors announced
December 10, 2017Left to right: Heidi Vukov (Myrtle Beach), Michelle Weaver (Charleston), Sarah McClure (Landrum) and Kiki Cyrus (Columbia) Credit: SCPRT/Photo by Perry Baker South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster named the…
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Samsung announces new R&D partnership with Clemson, University of South Carolina
December 8, 2017
Five-year joint investment will advance high tech manufacturing research and product development, techniques that can be applied in Samsung home appliance facility in Newberry, SC Samsung Electronics America announced…
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One SC Fund awards $266,500 in flood and hurricane recovery grants
December 6, 2017
The One SC Fund Grants Committee has announced the seventh round of nonprofit recipients of grant awards for flood and hurricane recovery projects across South Carolina. Grantees will receive a…
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Lee & Associates Charleston represented the seller in the 1.78 AC land sale on Savannah Highway in Charleston, SC
December 6, 2017Lee & Associates Charleston’s Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, represented the Seller, K & K Rentals L.P. / Dobbin Road, LLC / Scion Investments, LLC, in the sale of a 1.78…
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41st Annual Cooper River Bridge Run announces Harris Teeter as the 2018 Presenting Sponsor
December 6, 2017
The Cooper River Bridge Run, the annual 10k race over the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge which connects Mount Pleasant, SC to the Charleston peninsula, has announced that Harris Teeter will…
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College of Charleston honors seven alumni
December 6, 2017
The College of Charleston Alumni Associated recently honored seven alumni whose accomplishments in their chosen fields have brought honor to the College of Charleston. Hosted by the College of Charleston Alumni…
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Tim Carnahan named Elementary Principal of the Year
December 6, 2017
Dr. Tim Carnahan, principal of Waccamaw Intermediate School in Georgetown County School District, has been named the 2018 South Carolina Elementary Principal of the Year by the South Carolina Association…
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Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative awarded $1.5 million grant
December 6, 2017
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative, a community movement committed to improving educational outcomes, has received the first installment of a $1,545,000 grant from The Duke Endowment, one of the largest private…
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CBC National Bank holds grand opening for new Mount Pleasant mortgage lending office
December 6, 2017
CBC National Bank, headquartered in Fernandina Beach and with branches in Fernandina Beach, Ocala and The Villages, Fla., and Beaufort and Port Royal, S.C., held a Holiday Grand Opening for…
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CCSD Board of Trustees approves contract modification with Durham
December 6, 2017The Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees approved a modification to the district’s contract with Durham School Services on November 27, 2017. The adjustment improves on the services…
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Chernoff Newman announces Charleston leadership changes
December 6, 2017
Chernoff Newman announced today that Charleston office general manager Peter Wertimer will retire effective December 31, after a decade of service as the president of advertising and a partner of the…
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Deans selected for Baker School of Business, School of Science and Mathematics
December 6, 2017Weeks and Zimmerman to help lead Citadel through period of unprecedented academic growth Michael R. Weeks, Ph.D. and Darin T. Zimmerman, Ph.D. Two accomplished academic leaders will…
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National and international foundation support fortifies International African American Museum
December 6, 2017
Together, Foundations add $1 Million to Founders Fund The International African American Museum (IAAM) has received overwhelming support from some of the country’s most prominent and esteemed foundations, including the…
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Frampton Construction adds senior project manager
December 6, 2017
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 named David Bollenbacher senior project manager…
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TriCounty Link expands fleet with 11 new transit vehicles
December 6, 2017New buses feature an increase in comfort, safety and efficiency. TriCounty Link announced the arrival of 11 new buses that will enhance the transit experience for rural residents of Berkeley,…
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Katherine Hendricks graduates from South Carolina Economic Development Institute
December 6, 2017Davis & Floyd, Inc. announced that Katherine Hendricks recently graduated from the S.C. Economic Development Institute (the Institute). Hendricks serves as the local government market sector leader for Davis &…
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One SC Fund awards $266K for flood and hurricane relief
December 6, 2017One SC Fund Awards $266,500 in Flood and Hurricane Recovery Grants Over $3.4 million distributed to nonprofits since funds inception The One SC Fund Grants Committee has announced the seventh…
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Flock and Rally win IABC/SC Palmetto Award
December 6, 2017Flock and Rally and SCAAHC Win 2017 IABC/SC Palmetto Award of Excellence for Green Book of S.C. Flock and Rally, the women-led integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., in…
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conNECKtedTOO receives funding from ArtPlace, America’s 2017 national creative placemaking fund
December 6, 2017
$8.7 million in funding invested in 23 projects ArtPlace America announced that conNECKtedTOO has been chosen from nearly a thousand applications to receive funding through its 2017 National Creative Placemaking…
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Caldwell Commercial announce agreement to manage Two Rivers Business Center
December 6, 2017
Bobby Carrier, Vice President of Caldwell Commercial Real Estate Services, announces that they have been engaged to manage the Two Rivers Business Center Regime at 1186 Clements Ferry Rd, Charleston,…
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Stantec broadens their landscape architecture design group with young talent
December 6, 2017
Stantec’s Charleston office made an addition to their growing landscape architecture team with the hire of Blake Thomas as landscape designer. Blake will work with the Charleston group to continue…
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Katherine Hendricks graduates from South Carolina Economic Development Institute
December 6, 2017Davis & Floyd, Inc. announced that Katherine Hendricks recently graduated from the S.C. Economic Development Institute (the Institute). Hendricks serves as the local government market sector leader for Davis &…
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Flock and Rally win IABC/SC Palmetto Award
December 6, 2017
Flock and Rally and SCAAHC Win 2017 IABC/SC Palmetto Award of Excellence for Green Book of S.C. Flock and Rally, the women-led integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., in…
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One SC Fund awards $266K for flood and hurricane relief
December 6, 2017
One SC Fund Awards $266,500 in Flood and Hurricane Recovery Grants Over $3.4 million distributed to nonprofits since funds inception The One SC Fund Grants Committee has announced the seventh…
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TriCounty Link expands fleet with 11 new transit vehicles
December 6, 2017New buses feature an increase in comfort, safety and efficiency. TriCounty Link announced the arrival of 11 new buses that will enhance the transit experience for rural residents of Berkeley,…
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Jack Owens represented the Seller in the sale of 113, 117, 119 S. Goose Creek Boulevard
December 5, 2017Lee & Associates Charleston’s Jack Owens, CCIM represented the Seller, Mims Amusement Operating Co., in the sale of 113, 117, 119 S. Goose Creek Boulevard. This 2,100 SF property on 0.49…
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Stantec broadens their landscape architecture design Group with young talent
December 5, 2017
Stantec’s Charleston office made an addition to their growing landscape architecture team with the hire of Blake Thomas as landscape designer. Blake will work with the Charleston group to continue providing the…
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BlueCross urges residents not to miss ACA deadline on December 15
December 5, 2017
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina offers convenient, local enrollment centers throughout the state to help people before Dec. 15. Open enrollment for individual health insurance under the Affordable Care Act ends Dec.…
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The Citadel’s board approves tuition and fees for 2018-19 academic year
December 5, 2017The Citadel’s Board of Visitors approved tuition and fees for the 2018-19 academic year at their meeting held on Dec. 2. The cost of attendance for members of the South…
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Top Grossing Movies – December 4
December 4, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 12/01/2017 to 12/07/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Coco PG Disney 2 3,987 $27,533,304 $110,108,708 2 Justice…
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Avison Young – South Carolina, Inc. (Charleston & Greenville) commercial real estate transactions (November 17th-30th, 2017)
December 4, 2017
Greenville, SC Market 11/17/2017 Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Rakan Draz and John Odom represented Velo Bear, LLC in the sale of a 2,640 sf…
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City of Charleston seeks participants for Holiday Parade of Boats
December 4, 2017
The city of Charleston, in partnership with the Charleston Sail and Power Squadron, will hold the 36th Annual Holiday Parade of Boats on Saturday, December 9, 2017 in Charleston Harbor. Applications to…
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Start saving receipts in January 2018 to claim new motor fuel income tax credit
December 4, 2017
A new income tax credit goes into effect in January 2018, and the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) has released guidance to help taxpayers prepare. This tax credit is intended to…
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Viking Mergers & Acquisitions expands to Charleston
December 4, 2017
Viking Mergers & Acquisitions, a well-known M&A firm serving business owners in the Southeast, announced their expansion to Charleston. As part of this effort, they have partnered with Ben Knight to open a…
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College of Charleston professor studies star-forming role of black holes
December 4, 2017
Black holes are well-known for their destructive powers, consuming nearly everything in their path with reckless abandon. With the gravitational pull of millions of Suns confined to a single object,…
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Charleston Water System’s 2018 budget approved
December 4, 2017
Customers in city of Charleston to see $0.09 per day total increase for water and sewer service Charleston Water System’s (CWS) Board of Commissioners approved the utility’s 2018 fiscal year…
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City of Charleston proclaims December 3rd Edie Cusack Day
December 4, 2017
Everyone can reach for something greater in their lives. And Edie Cusack ’90, director of the College’s REACH Program – a four-year, fully-inclusive post-secondary program for adults with mild intellectual and/or developmental…
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Resurfacing of Spring and Cannon Streets to begin next week
December 4, 2017Milling and paving of Spring and Cannon Streets will begin on Monday and extend into the following week, impacting traffic flow and on-street parking in the area. During the milling and paving…
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Sonoco announces 5-year, $2.725 million fresh packaging initiative
December 4, 2017
Sonoco FRESH partnership with Clemson University to develop new technologies, package formats Sonoco, one of the largest global diversified packaging companies, has announced a new research partnership with Clemson University:…
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Savannah River National Laboratory chemical engineer receives Orth Lifetime Achievement Award
December 4, 2017
Savannah River National Laboratory has named Tracy S. Rudisill as the 2017 winner of the Donald Orth Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honor given by the laboratory for technical excellence…
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