Six Smith Moore Leatherwood attorneys listed in Charleston Business Magazine’s 2017 Legal Elite
September 18, 2017CHARLESTON, SC – Six Smith Moore Leatherwood attorneys have been selected by their peers in the legal community as part of Charleston Business Magazine’s 2017 Legal Elite of the Lowcountry.…
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Coldwell Banker Chicora becomes part of the largest Coldwell Banker in the Southeast
September 18, 2017Long considered one of Myrtle Beach’s most highly regarded business organizations, Coldwell Banker Chicora Real Estate has merged with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage of Greater Wilmington, N.C. and Coldwell…
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S.C. education deans collaborate to remedy acute teacher shortage
September 18, 2017
The deans of six of South Carolina’s larger Schools and Colleges of Education have formed a consortium to address collaboratively some of the state’s most pressing education issues. Today, they…
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David Kent named 2017 South Carolina REALTOR® of the Year
September 18, 2017South Carolina REALTOR® (SCR) member and Broker in Charge of The Real Buyer’s Agent, David Kent, was named the association’s 2017 REALTOR® of the Year at its annual conference and…
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Southern Community Services welcomes new management to Park West
September 18, 2017Landtech portraits Photo by Columbia SC photographer Sean Rayford CHARLESTON, SC – Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six AAMC-accredited community association management firms in South Carolina, has named Kim…
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Coldwell Banker Chicora becomes part of the largest Coldwell Banker in the Southeast
September 18, 2017
Long considered one of Myrtle Beach’s most highly regarded business organizations, Coldwell Banker Chicora Real Estate has merged with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage of Greater Wilmington, N.C. and Coldwell…
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Six Smith Moore Leatherwood attorneys listed in Charleston Business Magazine’s 2017 Legal Elite
September 18, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – Six Smith Moore Leatherwood attorneys have been selected by their peers in the legal community as part of Charleston Business Magazine’s 2017 Legal Elite of the Lowcountry.…
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David Kent named 2017 South Carolina REALTOR® of the Year
September 18, 2017
South Carolina REALTOR® (SCR) member and Broker in Charge of The Real Buyer’s Agent, David Kent, was named the association’s 2017 REALTOR® of the Year at its annual conference and…
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Megan Moody named Corporate Counsel at Carolina One Real Estate Services
September 17, 2017
Company President Michael Scarafile has just announced that Megan Caroline Moody will become the new Corporate Counsel at Carolina One Real Estate Services. In her new position, Ms. Moody will…
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College of Charleston ranked among Best Colleges by U.S. News
September 15, 2017
The College of Charleston has been named as one of the top schools in the South Region in the annual U.S. News and World Report 2018 Best Colleges rankings. U.S. News also ranked…
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Wordless News
September 15, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Flamingos In The Men’s Room: How Zoos And Aquariums Handle Hurricanes Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria…
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Wordless News
September 15, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Flamingos In The Men’s Room: How Zoos And Aquariums Handle Hurricanes Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria…
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Catching Gators, That Ancient Reptile
September 15, 2017
By Tom Poland If you’re going to get ‘et,’ be brave and get ‘et.’ Like a lot of eastern Georgians I grew up with no contact with gators. I…
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Catching Gators, That Ancient Reptile
September 15, 2017
By Tom Poland If you’re going to get ‘et,’ be brave and get ‘et.’ Like a lot of eastern Georgians I grew up with no contact with gators. I…
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SCRA announces SC Launch investment in TerraStride
September 15, 2017Columbia Company Receives $200,000 SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, Inc., recently finalized a $200,000 investment for TerraStride, a software technology company based in Columbia, SC. TerraStride has two product lines:…
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Caldwell Commercial lease renewal at Aviation Business Park V
September 15, 2017Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial announce the lease renewal of 6,038 SF to Coram Inc at Aviation Business Park V. ABP V is located at…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation August 2017
September 15, 2017Unemployment rate inches up in August, employer payrolls hit record level The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly in August to 4 percent from 3.9 percent in July. The over-the-month…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation August 2017
September 15, 2017
Unemployment rate inches up in August, employer payrolls hit record level The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly in August to 4 percent from 3.9 percent in July. The over-the-month…
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Caldwell Commercial lease renewal at Aviation Business Park V
September 15, 2017
Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial announce the lease renewal of 6,038 SF to Coram Inc at Aviation Business Park V. ABP V is located at…
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SCRA announces SC Launch investment in TerraStride
September 15, 2017
Columbia Company Receives $200,000 SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, Inc., recently finalized a $200,000 investment for TerraStride, a software technology company based in Columbia, SC. TerraStride has two product lines:…
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Amazing birds of prey program at The Ponds – October 8
September 15, 2017
The public is invited to a raptor education program and flight demonstration at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at The Ponds Amphitheater, Summerville. This presentation, by the staff…
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SC Ports celebrates big ship call, first harbor deepening construction contract
September 14, 2017On the heels of the first construction contract for the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project being awarded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), South Carolina Ports Authority welcomed the…
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Top Public College in the South for the seventh consecutive year
September 14, 2017U.S. News & World Report ranks Citadel near the top in several categories CHARLESTON, S.C. —The Citadel has earned the title of #1 Public College in the South offering up…
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Community resource fair is one-stop shop for parents and caregivers of teens
September 14, 2017
Pregnancy classes and baby shows provide expectant parents with loads of information on their new baby. Expos and activity fairs give parents of preschoolers and elementary school children plenty of details about soccer, art…
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Call Experts adds three to management team
September 14, 2017
Call Experts, a family owned and operated call center focused on providing extensive telecommunications and office-based services to professionals in numerous industry segments, has added Chris Black as national operations…
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City of Charleston recovery efforts continue
September 14, 2017City of Charleston recovery efforts related to Hurricane Irma continued today. Public service crews continued to move throughout the city today cleaning residual mud off of roadways and sidewalks that…
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Plan West Ashley Draft Report Available for Public Comment
September 14, 2017The City of Charleston and West Ashley Revitalization Commission have published the Plan West Ashley Draft Report. Citizens are encouraged to review the draft report and provide comments. The report…
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South Carolina federal beaches status update
September 14, 2017
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District is currently conducting post-storm analyses on their federal storm damage reduction projects. The two federal storm damage reduction projects managed by the…
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Emergency Permitting Procedures for Irma Storm Damage
September 14, 2017
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District announced the initiation of emergency regulatory permitting procedures in response to conditions resulting from possible erosion and storm damage associated with Hurricane…
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E.F. Hucks & Associates announces Murrells Inlet location
September 14, 2017
E.F. Hucks & Associates, Inc., a firm whose name has been synonymous with real estate appraisals, consulting and site selections since1986, has opened an office in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.…
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Pete Harper Represented the landlord in the lease of 2,026 SF of office space in North Charleston, SC
September 13, 2017
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM represented the landlord in the lease of 2,026 SF of office space located at 9221 University Blvd., Suite D2C in North Charleston, SC…
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Lisabeth Northrop begins her real estate career at Carolina One
September 13, 2017
The Mt. Pleasant Hwy. 17 North office of Carolina One Real Estate welcomes Lisabeth Northrop as the newest member of that office’s award winning team. Lisabeth Northrop was born and…
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Alumna endows $100K new scholarship for Johnsonian staff members
September 13, 2017
Days filled with photo assignments, late-night newspaper layout sessions – Susan Hoffer McMillan ’71 has fond memories of her time as a photographer for The Johnsonian, Winthrop’s student newspaper. To…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond reminds charitable donors to give smart after back-to-back hurricanes
September 13, 2017
In the wake of back-to-back hurricanes striking the United States, Secretary of State Mark Hammond is reminding South Carolinians to be extra vigilant when helping those in need. “Although South…
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CresCom Bank welcomes new talent to South Carolina banking teams
September 13, 2017
CresCom Bank, a leading bank within South Carolina communities, has expanded its talented team with the addition of Amber Jenkins, Stefanie Norman and Gail Bradford. Charleston, South Carolina Amber Jenkins has…
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Colliers Report: Patience Required for Charleston’s Retail Tenants
September 13, 2017
Research & Forecast Report: Q2-2017 CHARLESTON | RETAIL Key Takeaways Tenants waiting longer than ever for the right space in Charleston. Limited new supply, high occupancy and rapid economic growth…
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SCE&G continues power restoration following Tropical Storm Irma
September 12, 2017
Tropical Storm Irma moved through South Carolina on Monday, bringing high winds, rain and leaving 154,000 SCE&G customers without power. Crews immediately began restoration efforts and worked through the night…
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54 local students complete “Medical Mentoring” program
September 12, 2017
Carolina Orthopaedics, based in Murrells Inlet, S.C., and providing comprehensive orthopaedic care to the Grand Strand community, has completed the second year of its Medical Mentoring Program. This unique summer…
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Report coastal damage to DHEC
September 12, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging residents and officials to report Tropical Storm Irma damage to the agency and local building officials. Damage to…
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Select Health makes it easier for members to get medical help during Hurricane Irma
September 12, 2017
Policies Temporarily Lifted to Help Members in Affected Areas Access Needed Care and Services North Charleston, S.C. — Select Health of South Carolina, the state’s oldest and largest Medicaid managed care…
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Wells Fargo donates $1.1 million for Hurricane Irma relief
September 12, 2017
Bank to Offer Fee, Credit Relief to Customers MIAMI, September 11, 2017 – Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) announced today it is donating a total of $1.1 million to support Hurricane…
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Wells Fargo donates $1.1 million for Hurricane Irma relief
September 12, 2017
Bank to Offer Fee, Credit Relief to Customers MIAMI, September 11, 2017 – Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) announced today it is donating a total of $1.1 million to support Hurricane…
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Bulldog Tours kicks off newest ‘Taste of Charleston’ tour on Sept. 21
September 12, 2017
Charleston’s award-winning Bulldog Tours is adding to its culinary tour offerings with a new option that includes a cooking demonstration and tasting. Bulldog Tours is partnering with the Culinary Institute…
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North Signal Capital and Westport Capital Partners purchase two sites at North Pointe Commerce Park
September 12, 2017
Approximately 250,000 square feet of Class A Industrial with an expected delivery of September 2018 Colliers International is expected to act as owner’s leasing representative Charleston, SC – A joint venture owned…
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The Footlight Players brings Broadway comedy ‘An Act of God’ to the stage in September
September 12, 2017
The Footlight Players is bringing the clever, one-act comedy, “An Act of God,” to the historic theatre from Sept. 22 to Oct. 1. Based on a satirical book and Twitter account,…
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City of Charleston recovery efforts underway
September 12, 2017
City of Charleston recovery efforts have been underway since daybreak following initial assessments of damage related to Hurricane Irma. Throughout the day, more than 200 city employees will fan out…
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USC continues to climb in latest U.S. News rankings
September 12, 2017
Boosted by a growing reputation for academic excellence and research prowess, the University of South Carolina climbed several spots in the latest U.S. News and World Report’s undergraduate rankings publication…
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USC continues to climb in latest U.S. News rankings
September 12, 2017
Boosted by a growing reputation for academic excellence and research prowess, the University of South Carolina climbed several spots in the latest U.S. News and World Report’s undergraduate rankings publication…
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Top Grossing Movies – September 12
September 12, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 09/08/2017 to 09/14/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 It R Warner Bros. 1 4,103 $123,403,419 $123,403,419 2…
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Top Grossing Movies – September 12
September 12, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 09/08/2017 to 09/14/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 It R Warner Bros. 1 4,103 $123,403,419 $123,403,419 2…
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