Allstate Insurance Agent welcomes office sales manger
July 11, 2017Charleston-based Allstate Insurance Agent Steve Peper announces the hiring of Dave Jachelski as the new Agency Office Sales Manager. Dave joins the Peper Agency from a similar sized multi-office agency…
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SCDOT to replace the bridges over the Savannah River
July 11, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is partnering with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to replace the bridges over the Savannah River and widen the roadway to six…
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SCDOT to replace the bridges over the Savannah River
July 11, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is partnering with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to replace the bridges over the Savannah River and widen the roadway to six…
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Ruiz Foods to expand existing Florence County manufacturing facility
July 11, 2017
FLORENCE COUNTY, SC – Ruiz Food Products, Inc., a producer of frozen food and snack products, is expanding its existing Florence County operations. The $79 million investment is expected to…
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Ruiz Foods to expand existing Florence County manufacturing facility
July 11, 2017
FLORENCE COUNTY, SC – Ruiz Food Products, Inc., a producer of frozen food and snack products, is expanding its existing Florence County operations. The $79 million investment is expected to…
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Charleston County Public Library announces casting call!
July 11, 2017
Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) announces a casting call for patrons who love their local library! CCPL customers of all ages are invited to visit their nearest regional branch and…
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TCCC’s FAFSA Pilot Project surpasses target
July 11, 2017
The FAFSA Pilot Project, an initiative of Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC), has met and surpassed its target, resulting in a 20-percentage point jump in FAFSA completions at five…
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Baker School of Business at The Citadel announces new accounting program
July 11, 2017The Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business at The Citadel is readying principled business leaders of tomorrow with a new accounting program. The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education…
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Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation grants $90,000 to three South Carolina charities
July 11, 2017The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation is granting $90,000 over three years to three South Carolina charities working on projects that benefit child welfare and youth arts programs. The three…
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350 bicyclists to face heat, raise half a million dollars in cross-state ride
July 11, 2017On July 14-16, 2017, the Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter will hold its 9th annual “A Ride to Remember,” a cross-state cycling event. Over 350 cyclists will undertake a 252-mile…
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Katie Monoc appointed to S.C. Bar Trial and Appellate Advocacy Section Council
July 11, 2017Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announced that attorney Kathleen Fowler Monoc has been appointed to the S.C. Bar Trial and Appellate Advocacy Section Council for a one-year term, effective July 1.…
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Luxia Nail Spa replaces former Radio Shack at Bi-Lo Shopping Center with assistance from NAI Avant
July 11, 2017NAI Avant is pleased to announce that senior broker Dexter Rumsey recently facilitated a ±3,383 square foot (SF) lease with Luxia Nail Spa in the Bi-Lo Shopping Center at 1200…
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Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation grants $90,000 to three South Carolina charities
July 11, 2017
The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation is granting $90,000 over three years to three South Carolina charities working on projects that benefit child welfare and youth arts programs. The three…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Luxia Nail Spa replaces former Radio Shack at Bi-Lo Shopping Center with assistance from NAI Avant
July 11, 2017
NAI Avant is pleased to announce that senior broker Dexter Rumsey recently facilitated a ±3,383 square foot (SF) lease with Luxia Nail Spa in the Bi-Lo Shopping Center at 1200…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
350 bicyclists to face heat, raise half a million dollars in cross-state ride
July 11, 2017On July 14-16, 2017, the Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter will hold its 9th annual “A Ride to Remember,” a cross-state cycling event. Over 350 cyclists will undertake a 252-mile…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Allstate Insurance Agent welcomes office sales manger
July 11, 2017
Charleston-based Allstate Insurance Agent Steve Peper announces the hiring of Dave Jachelski as the new Agency Office Sales Manager. Dave joins the Peper Agency from a similar sized multi-office agency…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: insurance, on-the-move
Katie Monoc appointed to S.C. Bar Trial and Appellate Advocacy Section Council
July 11, 2017
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announced that attorney Kathleen Fowler Monoc has been appointed to the S.C. Bar Trial and Appellate Advocacy Section Council for a one-year term, effective July 1.…
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Fatz Southern Kitchen served 4,000 free meals to veterans July 4th
July 11, 2017
Chain’s 43 locations thanked military with $30,000 of Southern cuisine Fatz Southern Kitchen celebrated the 4th of July with sincerity last week, thanking more than 4,000 active military members and…
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Wasabi introduces new monthly sushi spotlight, The Hotate Maki
July 10, 2017This July, Wasabi is spotlighting the Hotate Maki with blue crab, green onion and avocado, topped with panko fried scallop and cilantro garlic aioli sauce. The special is available for just $12 throughout…
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Charleston County Public Library offers free solar eclipse programs and safety glasses
July 10, 2017
Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) will provide numerous opportunities in August for residents of all ages to learn about the upcoming solar eclipse and pick up a pair of free safety…
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Lindsey Halter represented the tenant in the lease of 1,204 SF of retail space in Ladson, SC
July 10, 2017
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Lindsey Halter represented the Tenant, Human Technologies, Inc. in the leasing of 1,204 SF of retail space at 3691 Ladson Road, Suite 102 in Ladson, SC.…
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Top Grossing Movies – July 10
July 10, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 07/07/2017 to 07/13/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Spider-Man: Homecoming PG13 Sony 1 4348 $117,027,503 $117,027,503 2…
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Top Grossing Movies – July 10
July 10, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 07/07/2017 to 07/13/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Spider-Man: Homecoming PG13 Sony 1 4348 $117,027,503 $117,027,503 2…
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District welcomes new Commander
July 10, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – Lt. Col. Jeffrey Palazzini will assume command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, in a change of command ceremony this Friday, July 14, at…
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Sandlapper Securities, LLC welcomes two new members to their Charleston team
July 10, 2017
Sandlapper recently welcomed Paul S. Martin and Ilya Falkovich to their Charleston team. They will primarily handle Sandlapper’s Fixed Income transactions. Martin was named Head of Sales, and Falkovich was…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names next Chairman of SCRA
July 7, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster named Don Herriott as the next Executive Committee Chairman of the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA). Former Chairman Bill Blume resigned from the position, effective today, June…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names next Chairman of SCRA
July 7, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster named Don Herriott as the next Executive Committee Chairman of the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA). Former Chairman Bill Blume resigned from the position, effective today, June…
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Millie Martin named Realtor Emeritus
July 7, 2017
Millie Ann Martin, a Realtor® with Carolina One Real Estate’s Charleston Central office on Orleans Road, has been named Realtor® Emeritus by the National Association of Realtors®. A Realtor® since…
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Swansea High School JAG-SC team takes 2nd in Nation
July 7, 2017
The Swansea High School Students in Action Team placed second nationally in the Jefferson Awards Foundation competition. They were recognized for their service learning project which is to promote community…
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Swansea High School JAG-SC team takes 2nd in Nation
July 7, 2017
The Swansea High School Students in Action Team placed second nationally in the Jefferson Awards Foundation competition. They were recognized for their service learning project which is to promote community…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, employment, government, on-the-move
LS3P welcomes Benjamin Maier
July 7, 2017LS3P welcomes Benjamin Maier, who joins the firm’s Charleston office. Maier’s previous professional experience includes all stages of the design and construction process from conceptual design through construction administration. His…
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New board members and officers elected to lead Palmetto Association for Children and Families
July 7, 2017The Palmetto Association for Children and Families (PAFCAF) announced the election of five new board members. The board also selected a new president and secretary. The board elected Bethany Vause,…
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LS3P welcomes Benjamin Maier
July 7, 2017
LS3P welcomes Benjamin Maier, who joins the firm’s Charleston office. Maier’s previous professional experience includes all stages of the design and construction process from conceptual design through construction administration. His…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: architecture, on-the-move
New board members and officers elected to lead Palmetto Association for Children and Families
July 7, 2017
The Palmetto Association for Children and Families (PAFCAF) announced the election of five new board members. The board also selected a new president and secretary. The board elected Bethany Vause,…
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GMK’s project at Allen University wins historic preservation awards
July 6, 2017Jerome K. Simons, AIA, LEED AP (Project Architect, GMK Associates, Inc.); SC Governor Henry McMaster; William S. Robinson, MA (Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Allen University) Image Courtesy of…
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GMK’s project at Allen University wins historic preservation awards
July 6, 2017Jerome K. Simons, AIA, LEED AP (Project Architect, GMK Associates, Inc.); SC Governor Henry McMaster; William S. Robinson, MA (Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Allen University) Image Courtesy of…
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Lou Hammond Group promotes Melanie Mathos to Senior Vice President
July 6, 2017
Lou Hammond Group (LHG), a full-service marketing communications firm headquartered in New York with offices in Charleston, Miami and Los Angeles, announced that Melanie Mathos has been promoted to…
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NAI Avant facilitates sale-leaseback of a ±5,000 SF office building in downtown Charleston
July 6, 2017NAI Avant announced that senior broker David Ingle recently facilitated the sale-leaseback of a ±5,000 square foot (SF) building on 129 Broad Street in downtown Charleston. Ingle represented the seller,…
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Caldwell Commercial represents seller in sale of 4931 Rivers Avenue
July 6, 2017Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the seller, Bailey Brown Properties, LLC in the sale of 4931 Rivers Ave, Charleston, SC for $1,600,000.00. Dustin Powell…
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McNair Director of Marketing and Business Development named Vice Chair of Trident United Way Women United
July 6, 2017Kathryn Whitaker, McNair’s Director of Marketing and Business Development, has been named Vice Chair of Trident United Way Women United, effective July 1, 2017. She will serve a year in…
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Caldwell Commercial Listing | 602 N. Main St, Summerville, SC
July 6, 2017Caldwell Commercial announces its listing at 602 N. Main St, Summerville, SC. This office space offers 4,465 SF, it is the perfect location for a medical, government, research or development…
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Caldwell Commercial represents seller in sale of 4931 Rivers Avenue
July 6, 2017
Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the seller, Bailey Brown Properties, LLC in the sale of 4931 Rivers Ave, Charleston, SC for $1,600,000.00. Dustin Powell…
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LS3P welcomes Kyra Brower
July 6, 2017
LS3P is pleased to welcome Kyra Brower, who joins the firm’s Charleston office team. Brower recently graduated from Virginia Tech with honors, earning a Bachelor of Architecture with a minor…
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NAI Avant facilitates sale-leaseback of a ±5,000 SF office building in downtown Charleston
July 6, 2017
NAI Avant announced that senior broker David Ingle recently facilitated the sale-leaseback of a ±5,000 square foot (SF) building on 129 Broad Street in downtown Charleston. Ingle represented the seller,…
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LS3P welcomes Loretta Sheridan
July 6, 2017
LS3P is pleased to welcome Loretta Sheridan, CDT, LC, MIES, who joins the firm’s Charleston office as a specifications writer. Sheridan, who earned an MA in Architectural Lighting Design from…
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Questis and TRI-AD enter joint business relationship for digital financial wellness
July 6, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC & SAN DIEGO, CA – Questis, a digital financial wellness platform, announced its joint business relationship with TRI-AD, a total benefits administration firm. TRI-AD will offer the Questis platform…
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McNair Director of Marketing and Business Development named Vice Chair of Trident United Way Women United
July 6, 2017
Kathryn Whitaker, McNair’s Director of Marketing and Business Development, has been named Vice Chair of Trident United Way Women United, effective July 1, 2017. She will serve a year in…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: law, non-profit, on-the-move
Caldwell Commercial Listing | 602 N. Main St, Summerville, SC
July 6, 2017
Caldwell Commercial announces its listing at 602 N. Main St, Summerville, SC. This office space offers 4,465 SF, it is the perfect location for a medical, government, research or development…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Questis and TRI-AD enter joint business relationship for digital financial wellness
July 5, 2017CHARLESTON, SC & SAN DIEGO, CA – Questis, a digital financial wellness platform, announced its joint business relationship with TRI-AD, a total benefits administration firm. TRI-AD will offer the Questis platform…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
LS3P welcomes Kyra Brower
July 5, 2017LS3P is pleased to welcome Kyra Brower, who joins the firm’s Charleston office team. Brower recently graduated from Virginia Tech with honors, earning a Bachelor of Architecture with a minor…
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