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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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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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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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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South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis launches Diaper Dash Facebook Sweepstakes
January 18, 2018Two Young Future Scholars to Win $529 Savings Plan Contribution Calling all parents of young children: the Future Scholar 529 Savings plan is giving you the opportunity to show off…
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South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis launches Diaper Dash Facebook Sweepstakes
January 18, 2018
Two Young Future Scholars to Win $529 Savings Plan Contribution Calling all parents of young children: the Future Scholar 529 Savings plan is giving you the opportunity to show off…
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LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air purchases Air Plus Heating & Air
January 17, 2018
LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air announced today the purchase of Charleston-based Air Plus Heating & Air. The two companies will operate under the LimRic name. LimRic is adding Air Plus employees…
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Willbrook Plantation celebrates 220 years
January 17, 2018Willbrook Plantation was created 220 years ago on land that was once a thriving rice plantation. In 1988, Willbrook Plantation Golf Club was built on that land, but not until…
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The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents On the Edge: From Combahee to Winyah at City Gallery
January 17, 2018
The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents On the Edge: From Combahee to Winyah at City Gallery January 20 through March 4, 2018. This intricate bird’s eye view of the southern…
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SCPRSA announces 2018 Board of Directors
January 17, 2018The South Carolina chapter of the Public Relations Society of America announces its 2018 Board of Directors. SCPRSA, a statewide professional organization for public relations practitioners, empowers its members to…
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AMA Charleston announces Spark! Giving Award
January 17, 2018
The American Marketing Association, Charleston Chapter (AMA Charleston) announced a new category in this year’s Spark! Awards, recognizing the outstanding creative achievements of Charleston area marketers. The Giving Award will…
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The Citadel at Sea program takes cadets and students on sailing-abroad tour
January 17, 2018
Citadel cadets and students will learn about leadership and teamwork while studying, living aboard and helping crew Charleston’s iconic Spirit of South Carolina schooner through the college’s new The Citadel…
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National iconic design magazine recognizes Chernoff Newman with two awards
January 17, 2018PRINT magazine, sponsor of one of the most well-respected design competitions in the graphic design industry, recently recognized Chernoff Newman’s talent with two awards in its annual South regional design…
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CCPL partners with Burke High School students on special project highlighting suppression of civil rights
January 17, 2018Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) has partnered with Burke High School to provide support to its sophomore students as they complete a special project that highlights the topic of civil rights suppression around…
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Elite Airways unveils three new nonstop routes to/from Myrtle Beach
January 17, 2018
White Plains and Albany NY, and Newport News VA As the first of several new destinations to be introduced this year, Elite Airways LLC unveiled three new nonstop routes…
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Turner Padget announces the addition of three new attorneys
January 17, 2018Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced the addition of three new associates. Evelyn A. Norton is based in Greenville and joins the firm’s Workers’ Compensation team; Julie A. Oliver…
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Walmart launches groundbreaking disposal solution to aid in fight against opioid abuse and misuse
January 17, 2018In an effort to help curb abuse and misuse, Walmart is launching a first-of-its kind opioid disposal solution – available at no cost – in all company pharmacies.* Known as…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 15
January 17, 2018
Week of 01/12/2018 to 01/18/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle PG13 Sony 4 3,849 $28,101,972 $291,312,604 2 The Post…
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Willbrook Plantation celebrates 220 years
January 17, 2018
Willbrook Plantation was created 220 years ago on land that was once a thriving rice plantation. In 1988, Willbrook Plantation Golf Club was built on that land, but not until…
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Walmart launches groundbreaking disposal solution to aid in fight against opioid abuse and misuse
January 17, 2018
In an effort to help curb abuse and misuse, Walmart is launching a first-of-its kind opioid disposal solution – available at no cost – in all company pharmacies.* Known as…
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Turner Padget announces the addition of three new attorneys
January 17, 2018
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced the addition of three new associates. Evelyn A. Norton is based in Greenville and joins the firm’s Workers’ Compensation team; Julie A. Oliver…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
