Locals booking flights at CHS in record numbers
June 27, 2017
Enplanements continued to climb in May at Charleston International Airport, breaking all previous records. Enplanements – the number of people boarding a flight at CHS – reached 193,095 in May.…
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Street sweeping towing to be enforced in Radcliffeborough
June 27, 2017
Following the success of the Harleston Village street sweeping towing enforcement, the City of Charleston is responding to requests for towing of illegally parked vehicles during street sweeping in the…
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Ziff Properties acquires neighborhood center
June 27, 2017
LITTLE ROCK, AR – Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the acquisition of the 81,271-square-foot Bowman Curve Shopping Center located near the intersection of North Bowman Road & West Markham Street…
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Tupelo Bend Office Park approaches completion and tenant roster begins to fill with help from NAI Avant
June 27, 2017
NAI Avant is pleased to announce that brokers Scott Peevy, CCIM and Thomas Boulware, CCIM recently facilitated two leases for the new Tupelo Bend Office Park at 3417 Maybank Highway…
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Tracie Foster named Director of Relocation and Corporate Services
June 26, 2017
Carolina One Real Estate Services announced that Tracie J. Foster has been named the Director of Relocation and Corporate Services for the company. Ms. Foster assumes the duties and responsibilities…
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Trucking Association elects Johnson Chairman
June 26, 2017
The South Carolina Trucking Association has elected Keith Johnson, H & J Trucking, Charleston, SC as its 2017-18 Chairman of the Board of Directors. Johnson is the owner of H&J…
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Trucking Association elects Johnson Chairman
June 26, 2017
The South Carolina Trucking Association has elected Keith Johnson, H & J Trucking, Charleston, SC as its 2017-18 Chairman of the Board of Directors. Johnson is the owner of H&J…
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Avison Young – South Carolina, Inc. commercial real estate transactions – Charleston & Greenville
June 26, 2017
Greenville, SC Market 06/13/2017 Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Rip Major represented the landlord, Todd Hancock Properties LLC, in the leasing of 5,000 sf of…
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New state budget follows familiar pattern; requires modest, yet critical tuition increase
June 26, 2017
As a new budget year approaches, the University of South Carolina is renewing its call for additional public support of higher education. In the months ahead before the next legislative…
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New state budget follows familiar pattern; requires modest, yet critical tuition increase
June 26, 2017
As a new budget year approaches, the University of South Carolina is renewing its call for additional public support of higher education. In the months ahead before the next legislative…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces interim appointment of SCDOT Commissioner
June 26, 2017Governor Henry McMaster announced the interim appointment of Myrtle Beach businessman Tony K. Cox to the state Department of Transportation Commission representing the seventh congressional district. The appointment follows the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces interim appointment of SCDOT Commissioner
June 26, 2017Governor Henry McMaster announced the interim appointment of Myrtle Beach businessman Tony K. Cox to the state Department of Transportation Commission representing the seventh congressional district. The appointment follows the…
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S.C. Chamber announces Best Places To Work
June 24, 2017
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced its 2017 Best Places To Work in South Carolina. Among the 70 companies named, 37 are State Chamber Members, which are noted below…
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S.C. Chamber announces Best Places To Work
June 24, 2017
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced its 2017 Best Places To Work in South Carolina. Among the 70 companies named, 37 are State Chamber Members, which are noted below…
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SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar partners with One80 Place through Kitchen Karma Program
June 22, 2017
Starting next Monday, June 26, Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Mt. Pleasant, Summerville and Downtown Charleston will partner with One80 Place to raise money through the restaurant’sKitchen Karma program…
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Lee & Associates Charleston’s Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR and Pete Harper, CCIM, represented the Landlord in lease
June 22, 2017
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR and Pete Harper, CCIM, represented the Landlord, Faber Charleston LP in the lease renewal of 2,720 SF of office space located at…
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Pete Harper represented the landlord in the lease renewal of 2,368 SF of office space in North Charleston, SC
June 22, 2017
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM, represented the Landlord, Atrium Northwoods in the lease renewal of 2,368 SF of office space located in the Atrium at 7301 Rivers Avenue,…
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SCE&G offers customers rebates for energy-efficient air conditioning systems
June 22, 2017
It’s the first day of summer and SCE&G is reminding customers that rebates of up to $400 are available for upgrading to new energy-efficient air conditioning systems. SCE&G residential electric…
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SCE&G offers customers rebates for energy-efficient air conditioning systems
June 22, 2017
It’s the first day of summer and SCE&G is reminding customers that rebates of up to $400 are available for upgrading to new energy-efficient air conditioning systems. SCE&G residential electric…
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Coming July 1: Changes at the pump and other road funding initiatives
June 22, 2017
On July 1 several tax changes will go into effect as part of the South Carolina Infrastructure and Economic Development Reform Act (“Act”) passed by the General Assembly during the…
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Coming July 1: Changes at the pump and other road funding initiatives
June 22, 2017
On July 1 several tax changes will go into effect as part of the South Carolina Infrastructure and Economic Development Reform Act (“Act”) passed by the General Assembly during the…
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Carolina One New Homes and Sabal Homes expand to Grand Strand
June 22, 2017
Carolina One New Homes (CONH) announced this week that metro Charleston’s new homes sales leader has expanded its market reach to include the Grand Strand area of South Carolina CONH…
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The Walker Foundation appoints new Trustees
June 22, 2017The Walker Foundation Announces New Appointment to the Board of Trustees and Officers for 2017-2018 The Walker Foundation, the fundraising arm of the South Carolina School for the Deaf and…
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L-1 Visas and the Trump Administration
June 22, 2017
By Becky Sigmund and John Hill International companies that choose South Carolina to establish a new location frequently rely on the L-1 intracompany visa program as the means to…
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L-1 Visas and the Trump Administration
June 22, 2017
By Becky Sigmund and John Hill International companies that choose South Carolina to establish a new location frequently rely on the L-1 intracompany visa program as the means to…
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The Walker Foundation appoints new Trustees
June 22, 2017
The Walker Foundation Announces New Appointment to the Board of Trustees and Officers for 2017-2018 The Walker Foundation, the fundraising arm of the South Carolina School for the Deaf and…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy to receive $50,000 NEA Grant to fund art along West Ashley Greenway, Bikeway
June 21, 2017
The Charleston Parks Conservancy has been recommended to receive a $50,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts for a project that would add public art activities along the…
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CCSD announces six new leaders for the 2017-18 school year
June 21, 2017Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to welcome the following individuals to their new positions within the District: Jeff Beckwith, Interim Principal* , North Charleston Elementary Beckwith joins…
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Zucker School graduates to lead educational efforts this fall in local districts
June 21, 2017
More than 50 percent of CCSD’s new leadership hires hold degrees from the Zucker School The Zucker Family School of Education at The Citadel continues to be a driving force…
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Charleston Orthodontic Specialists opening in Summerville
June 21, 2017
Charleston Orthodontic Specialists will open its first Lowcountry office in Summerville on July 3. Charleston Orthodontic Specialists is the only provider of Mascot Braces in the Charleston area, giving patients…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Leadership Charleston graduates
June 21, 2017
On Wednesday, June 14, the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce celebrated the graduation of the Leadership Charleston Class of 2017. For 43 years, Leadership Charleston has been identifying and developing leaders…
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Six percent container growth, $262.3 million in capital expenditures projected for SC Ports Authority in fiscal year 2018
June 21, 2017
The South Carolina Ports Authority Board of Directors adopted a 2018 fiscal year financial plan that includes six percent pier container growth, $251.1 million operating revenues, $44.1 million operating earnings,…
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Six percent container growth, $262.3 million in capital expenditures projected for SC Ports Authority in fiscal year 2018
June 21, 2017
The South Carolina Ports Authority Board of Directors adopted a 2018 fiscal year financial plan that includes six percent pier container growth, $251.1 million operating revenues, $44.1 million operating earnings,…
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Ian Cundiff of Stantec’s Charleston office earned his Professional Registered Engineer designation
June 21, 2017
Ian Cundiff of Stantec’s Charleston, South Carolina office, passed the professional engineer exam and is now a licensed professional engineer in South Carolina. He has been with Stantec for six…
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Five agents join Carolina One
June 21, 2017Carolina One has attracted 4 quality veteran Realtors® and one quality individual with a Master’s Degree in Real Estate Investment and Management. Rolfe Holbrook, Daniel McCabe, Nicole Rakoczy, Megan Maarouf…
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King Charles Inn wins TripExperts’ 2017 Experts’ Choice Award
June 21, 2017King Charles Inn, a boutique hotel pairing English heritage with Southern hospitality, has been named a recipient of the 2017 Experts’ Choice Awards from TripExpert. Reflecting views from professional travel…
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Stantec’s Charleston office welcomes two new staff for the Transportation Group
June 21, 2017Allen Boyd and Patrick Kelley Patrick Kelley and Allen Boyd and have joined Stantec’s Charleston, South Carolina office as roadway designers. Patrick Kelley is a graduate of the…
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Popular social justice workshop to return to Charleston
June 21, 2017Strong demand for Racial Equity Institute training results in additional sessions In partnership with the YWCA of Greater Charleston, the Racial Equity Institute will conduct a social justice workshop from…
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Charleston Symphony Orchestra welcomes Jeff Irwin as Finance Director
June 21, 2017The CSO announced Jeff Irwin as the organization’s new Finance Director. Irwin will provide leadership of CSO’s finance and accounting operations and help optimize CSO’s financial performance and strategic position.…
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OneWayLimo.com now available to all airports in South Carolina
June 21, 2017
New Web Application Gives Consumers Access to Luxury Limo Service at Discount Prices OneWayLimo.com (OWL) is now available throughout the state of South Carolina for travelers to have access to…
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OneWayLimo.com now available to all airports in South Carolina
June 21, 2017
New Web Application Gives Consumers Access to Luxury Limo Service at Discount Prices OneWayLimo.com (OWL) is now available throughout the state of South Carolina for travelers to have access to…
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Charleston Symphony Orchestra welcomes Jeff Irwin as Finance Director
June 21, 2017
The CSO announced Jeff Irwin as the organization’s new Finance Director. Irwin will provide leadership of CSO’s finance and accounting operations and help optimize CSO’s financial performance and strategic position.…
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Popular social justice workshop to return to Charleston
June 21, 2017
Strong demand for Racial Equity Institute training results in additional sessions In partnership with the YWCA of Greater Charleston, the Racial Equity Institute will conduct a social justice workshop from…
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King Charles Inn wins TripExperts’ 2017 Experts’ Choice Award
June 21, 2017
King Charles Inn, a boutique hotel pairing English heritage with Southern hospitality, has been named a recipient of the 2017 Experts’ Choice Awards from TripExpert. Reflecting views from professional travel…
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Herb Silverman to speak June 25 at Unitarian Church in Charleston
June 20, 2017On Sunday, June 25, at 10:00, Dr. Herb Silverman will speak at the Unitarian Church in Charleston. Herb will talk on his latest book, An Atheist Stranger in a Strange…
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Come to Magnolia Gardens on July 1 for a day of history and fun
June 20, 2017
To show our appreciation to Charleston’s hospitality and tourism community, Magnolia is inviting concierges, hotel front desk staff and licensed tour guides and their immediate family to the gardens on…
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Magnolia Gardens’ History Fair returns with expanded program
June 20, 2017
Thirty historic organizations and groups that promote history in the Lowcountry will participate July 1during the 5th Annual History Fair at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. The History Fair will showcase…
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YEScarolina students awarded $6,000 in seed money at State Business Plan Competition
June 20, 2017
Fourteen South Carolina high schools students had a chance to step into the shoes of entrepreneurs on ABC’s Shark Tank this past Saturday, during YEScarolina’s 6th Annual State Business Plan…
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Elliott Davis Decosimo achieves HITRUST CSF Assessor designation to bolster risk advisory offerings
June 20, 2017
Elliott Davis Decosimo, one of the nation’s fastest growing accounting firms and a leading provider of tax, audit and consulting services, announced that the firm has been designated as a…
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Elliott Davis Decosimo achieves HITRUST CSF Assessor designation to bolster risk advisory offerings
June 20, 2017
Elliott Davis Decosimo, one of the nation’s fastest growing accounting firms and a leading provider of tax, audit and consulting services, announced that the firm has been designated as a…
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