AT&T to launch mobile 5G in 2018
January 4, 2018
AT&T* expects to be the first U.S. company to introduce mobile 5G service in a dozen markets by late 2018. To reach this ambitious milestone, AT&T has taken a different…
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The Brandon Agency honored with Golden Tusk Award by the Carolinas Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing Society for “Save Our Nurses” Campaign
January 3, 2018The Brandon Agency, the most creatively awarded agency in the Carolinas, was awarded a Golden Tusk award by the Carolinas Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing Society (CHPRMS) for creating the “Save…
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Stephen Bittinger joins Nexsen Pruet’s Charleston office
January 3, 2018
Nexsen Pruet recognizes the many reimbursement challenges facing health care providers, including responding to government and private payor audits and complying with the ever-changing reimbursement landscapes to remain compliant. It…
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City of Charleston acquires land for Lowcountry Lowline
January 3, 2018The City of Charleston announced the acquisition of over a mile-and-one-half of railroad right-of-way from Norfolk-Southern Corporation. The purchase of the land was made possible through a public private…
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Tidewater Boats growing its Lexington County operations
January 3, 2018
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC – Tidewater Boats, a designer and manufacturer of premier saltwater boats, is growing its Lexington County operations. To accommodate the production of larger models, the company is…
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Charleston’s interim chief of police to lead 2018 MLK Parade
January 3, 2018Jerome Taylor, interim chief of police for the Charleston Police Department, will serve as parade marshal during the Charleston region’s 46th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. Taylor…
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Dominion Energy, SCANA announce all-stock merger
January 3, 2018Dominion Energy to fund $1.3 billion of cash payments to all SCE&G electric customers within 90 days after closing Estimated additional 5 percent rate reduction from current levels for SCE&G electric…
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Charleston’s interim chief of police to lead 2018 MLK Parade
January 3, 2018
Jerome Taylor, interim chief of police for the Charleston Police Department, will serve as parade marshal during the Charleston region’s 46th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. Taylor…
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Firefly Distillery, LLC expanding and moving operations in Charleston County
January 2, 2018
$7.3 Million Investment will Include New Distillation Capabilities and More Firefly Distillery, LLC, a South Carolina-based beverage provider, is expanding its Charleston County operations by constructing a new distillery in…
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CresCom Bank welcomes David Renaker as commercial loan officer and vice president
January 2, 2018
CresCom Bank, a leading community bank in North and South Carolina, introduced David Renaker as commercial loan officer and vice president for the CresCom branch in Columbia, S.C. In his new…
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Lee & Associates Charleston grows retail experts team with addition of John Orr, CCIM, Elyse Welch, CCIM & Cassie Grant
January 2, 2018
The Charleston office of Lee & Associates, one of the largest broker-owned commercial brokerage firms in the nation and the premier provider of comprehensive commercial real estate solutions in South Carolina is…
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Buglino, Evers and Moore team up with Carolina One
January 2, 2018
Ashley Buglino, Ryleigh Evers and Lora Moore have recently affiliated with Carolina One Real Estate in 3 of the real estate market leader’s 13 local offices. Lora Moore, Ryleigh Evers…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 2, 2018
January 2, 2018
Week of 12/29/2017 to 01/04/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Star Wars: The Last Jedi PG13 Disney 3 4,232 $52,520,140 $531,511,829 2 Jumanji: Welcome…
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CresCom Bank introduces David Couey as commercial loan officer and vice president
January 2, 2018
CresCom Bank, a leading community bank in North and South Carolina welcomed David Couey to the CresCom Bank team as the new commercial loan officer and vice president in the Charleston…
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Colliers Report: Construction complete, more on the horizon
January 2, 2018
Research & Forecast Report: Q4-2017 CHARLESTON | OFFICE Key Takeaways Two new buildings totaling 150,000 square feet are added to the suburban markets. Overall market rents are higher across all sectors…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance names Sara Hazzard President and CEO
January 2, 2018
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced that Sara Hazzard has been named President and CEO of the organization effective January 1, 2018. “We are excited to welcome Sara Hazzard…
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Municipal Association of SC has a new executive director
January 2, 2018
The new executive director of the Municipal Association of South Carolina is Wayne George, a former mayor, city council member and state legislator. The Association represents the state’s 271 cities and…
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Will Sherrod represented the seller in the sale of 2,684 SF fast food restaurant in Bennettsville, SC
January 1, 2018Will Sherrod, CCIM of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC represented the Seller, Tom Hom Group in the sale of a 2,684 SF fast food restaurant located at 200 Hwy 15…
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Ryan Welch represented the landlord in the lease of 1,940 SF of flex space in North Charleston
January 1, 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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Ryan Welch represented the tenant in the lease of new ATM Location in Charleston, SC
January 1, 2018Lee & Associates Charleston’s Ryan Welch represented the Tenant, South Carolina Federal Credit Union in the lease of a new ATM location in Merchant’s Village Shopping Center located at 520 Folly…
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LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air Grants $500 each to Camp Rise Above and Postpartum Support Charleston
January 1, 2018LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air’s Give Back Grant recipients for December are Camp Rise Above and Postpartum Support Charleston. The Give Back Grant is a monthly donation of $500 to…
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Coastal Structures 2017 projects – A look back
January 1, 2018
Looking back at 2017, we have been fortunate to have worked on some pretty amazing projects along the Grand Strand, Georgetown and Charleston, South Carolina. From restaurants and financial buildings…
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All 50 U.S. states, 2 territories and the District of Columbia opt-in to FirstNet
December 30, 2017
With yesterday’s close of the FirstNet opt-in/opt-out period, the unanimous decisions of states and territories across America are in. Fifty states, 2 territories and the District of Columbia opted in to the First…
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Top Grossing Movies – December 27
December 29, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 12/22/2017 to 12/28/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Star Wars: The Last Jedi PG13 Disney 2 4,232…
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SCE&G files formal request with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to withdraw COLs for VCS units 2 & 3
December 29, 2017
SCE&G, principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation, has filed a formal request with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to withdraw the combined operating licenses (COLs) for VC Summer Station Units 2…
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Charitable sale of St. Phillips Island now complete
December 26, 2017In what is considered to be one of the most important conservation transactions in state history, environmentalist and philanthropist Ted Turner and the state of South Carolina closed yesterday on…
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Spinx hires new VP of Technology
December 26, 2017
The Spinx Company, a Greenville, S.C.-based operator of 81 convenience stores, recently announced that it has hired Luis Ackerman as Vice President of Technology. In this role, Ackerman will apply his…
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Caldwell Commercial lease renewal at 5955 Core Rd, Suite 520, North Charleston, SC.
December 24, 2017Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord in the lease renewal of 11,187 SF at Aviation Business Park V, Suite 520 to DHL Global…
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Caldwell Commercial lease renewal at 5955 Core Rd, Suite 520, North Charleston, SC.
December 24, 2017
Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord in the lease renewal of 11,187 SF at Aviation Business Park V, Suite 520 to DHL Global…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – November 2017
December 22, 2017
S.C. business payrolls set record, unemployment rate edges up South Carolina businesses continued to set record job levels in November with manufacturing leading the way by adding 3,800 jobs over…
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Thermo King locating new operations in Berkeley County
December 21, 2017BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Thermo King, a provider of transportation refrigeration solutions, is locating new manufacturing operations in Berkeley County. In order to serve the rapidly-growing automotive sector in South…
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Entrepreneur Carolyn Hunter pledges $500,000 to International African American Museum
December 21, 2017
Carolyn Hunter’s $500,000 leadership investment in the International African American Museum (IAAM) is one of the largest pledges from an individual to date, moving the museum closer to reaching its…
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2018 MLK Celebration keynote speakers announced
December 21, 2017Charleston’s ten-day Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, the largest and longest running event of its kind in South Carolina, will be headlined in January by Joan Robinson-Berry, vice…
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FinTrust releases research report
December 21, 2017FinTrust Investment Advisors has released a new research report entitled ARE STOCKS TOO HIGH TO BUY? A BENJAMIN GRAHAM ANALYSIS OF THE DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE. Partner Allen Gillespie states,…
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AT&T Plans to increase U.S. capital spending $1 Billion and provide $1,000 special bonus to more than 200,000 U.S. employees
December 21, 2017
Today, Congress approved legislation representing the first comprehensive tax reform in a generation. The President is expected to sign the bill in the coming days. Once tax reform is signed…
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2018 MLK Celebration keynote speakers announced
December 21, 2017
Charleston’s ten-day Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, the largest and longest running event of its kind in South Carolina, will be headlined in January by Joan Robinson-Berry, vice…
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FinTrust releases research report
December 21, 2017FinTrust Investment Advisors has released a new research report entitled ARE STOCKS TOO HIGH TO BUY? A BENJAMIN GRAHAM ANALYSIS OF THE DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE. Partner Allen Gillespie states,…
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PG Aerospace locating its new facility in Pickens County
December 20, 2017PG Aerospace, a manufacturer of precision parts for the automotive and aerospace industries, is locating its new facility in Pickens County. Through this project, the company is bringing 22 new…
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Sun Country Airlines ® announces two new destinations −Honolulu, Hawaii, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
December 20, 2017
Sun Country Airlines (Sun Country®) today announces seasonal service to new destinations Honolulu, Hawaii (HNL), and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (MYR). The new flight segments offer Sun Country customers access…
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Will Sherrod represented the landlord in the lease of 3,919 SF of retail space in Mount Pleasant, SC
December 20, 2017Will Sherrod, CCIM with Lee & Associates Charleston and the owners of the Market at Oakland would like to welcome Kid 2 Kid to The Market at Oakland. K2K of Mount…
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Will Sherrod represented the landlord in the lease of 1,953 SF of retail space in Moncks Corner, SC
December 20, 2017Will Sherrod, CCIM with Lee & Associates Charleston represented the landlord in the lease of 1,953 SF of retail space located at 469 N US Highway 52, Unit C in Moncks Corner,…
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Will Sherrod represented the seller in the sale of 0.88 scre outparcel in Walterboro, SC
December 20, 2017
Will Sherrod, CCIM of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC represented the Seller, JT Walterboro in the sale of a 0.88 Acre Walmart Outparcel located off of Bells Highway in Walterboro,…
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Will Sherrod represented the tenant in the lease of 1,200 SF of retail space in Charleston, SC
December 20, 2017
Will Sherrod, CCIM of Lee & Associates Charleston represented Edward Jones in the lease of 1,200 SF of retail space in Oakbrook Shopping Center located at 10040 Dorchester Road, Suite 104 in…
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Renowned California IP firm joining with Womble Bond Dickinson
December 20, 2017
Newest Additions are latest in year of major growth for Womble Bond Dickinson. Los Angeles, Calif. – Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP announced today California-based Blakely Sokoloff Taylor Zafman LLP…
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Go mobile and go home with the latest technology from Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island
December 20, 2017Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island (HHIMLS) has all the latest technology to help you find a home. Using the new phone, tablet, or cool new laptop you get…
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LS3P congratulates Krista Gorman, NCIDQ
December 20, 2017LS3P congratulates Interior Designer Krista Gorman, NCIDQ, IIDA, LEED GA, who recently passed her final National Council for Interior Design Qualification exams and is now a Certified Interior Designer. Gorman,…
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Individual tickets now available for Clemson’s Ethics in Action Award Dinner
December 20, 2017Discount Available for Clemson Alumni CLEMSON, S.C. –Tickets are now available for the 2018 James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award Dinner, honoring former mayor of Charleston Joseph P. Riley,…
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Viking Mergers & Acquisitions expands to Charleston, South Carolina
December 20, 2017Viking Mergers & Acquisitions, a well-known M&A firm serving business owners in the Southeast, is pleased to announce their expansion to Charleston, South Carolina. As part of this effort, they…
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New white paper explores what does and doesn’t work to change financial behaviors and improve outcomes for employees
December 20, 2017Today, Questis, a financial wellness technology (finwelltech) platform, is excited to announce a new white paper that explores what does and does not work in changing financial behaviors and improving…
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NAI Charleston facilitates sale of ±0.5 acres in Marsh Oak Medical Park for future office building
December 20, 2017NAI Charleston announced that Broker/Partner David Grubbs recently facilitated the sale of ±0.5 acres at 1022 Physicians Drive within Marsh Oak Medical Park in West Ashley. Grubbs represented the owner,…
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