Coastal Expeditions and Patrick McMillian to Host Lecture and Bulls Island Exploration- June 24 & 25
June 19, 2017To help raise awareness and funding for the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge’s Sea Turtle Conservancy Program, Charleston’s premier outdoor outfitter Coastal Expeditions (working alongside Friends of Coastal South Carolina…
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DHEC, Clemson announce South Carolina Adopt-a-Stream Program
June 19, 2017The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the Clemson University Center for Watershed Excellence are partnering to form the South Carolina Adopt-a-Stream (SCAAS) program. The…
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Pitt Street Pharmacy celebrates 80 year anniversary with old-time carnival
June 19, 2017Pitt Street Pharmacy invites the community to help them celebrate their 80 year anniversary on Sunday, June 25th from 2pm – 6pm in the Old Village of Mt. Pleasant. To…
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SeamonWhiteside prepares future graduates with job training
June 19, 2017
Civil engineering firm, SeamonWhiteside, in association with Trident Technical College and Apprenticeship Carolina, have begun a new apprenticeship program to train future college graduates. Earlier this year, Mitchell Harp, the…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Charleston lease
June 19, 2017
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area: …………………………………………………………………. Eagle Battery leased 77,871 square feet at 1822 Otis Way in Florence, SC. Philip…
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Singleton Baseball Complex continues towards completion
June 19, 2017
As the greater Charleston community prepares to remember the second anniversary of the Emanuel AME shooting, work continues at Charleston Southern University on the Singleton Baseball Complex. “Just as Sharonda…
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The Lowcountry Food Bank celebrates millionth meal milestone
June 19, 2017On June 20thWe Will Create the Millionth Meal in The Zucker Family Production Kitchen! The Lowcountry Food Bank will create its one millionth meal on June 20th in The Zucker…
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Social media user privacy among research projects funded by new grants
June 19, 2017
Head of Citadel’s NSA-designated Cyber Defense Center of Excellence earns two new grants For colleges and universities grants funding research in STEM-related fields are essential to continuing programs that can…
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Travelyan Marcel Walker joins Providence Surgical Associates
June 19, 2017Providence Health is pleased to announce the addition of Travelyan Marcel Walker, MD, to its team of General Surgeons at Providence Surgical Associates. Board certified in General Surgery by the…
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CalAtlantic Homes brings 14 best-selling home designs to Grand Bees in West Ashley, SC
June 19, 2017
CalAtlantic Homes, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, announced the debut of 14 of its best-selling home designs in Grand Bees, a community situated in Charleston, SC. The public is…
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The Citadel’s board approves tuition and fees for 2017-18 academic year
June 19, 2017The Citadel’s Board of Visitors approved tuition and fees for the 2017-18 academic year. The Citadel’s fee structure is different from most colleges and universities because the costs of room…
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The Cassina Group welcomes realtors Phil Sykes & Jay Unger
June 19, 2017
Leading Charleston real estate firm, The Cassina Group, is proud to announce that seasoned Charleston Realtors Phil Sykes and Jay Unger have joined the company. Both will be based in…
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Timbers Resorts launches sales on Kiawah Island
June 19, 2017Timbers Resorts, one of the largest independent developers and operators of private boutique resorts and residence clubs, announced today, on the heels of breaking ground this spring, the first…
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ECCO announces matching challenge campaign
June 19, 2017East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) announces an opportunity for the community to double the impact of their charitable giving this month. Intended to inspire increased support from the public, a…
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Camp Happy Days’ hosts week long Summer Camp for Kids Kickin’ Cancer
June 19, 2017
On Sunday, July 2, 275 children from South Carolina will leave the worries of cancer behind as they enjoy a week filled with friends, adventures and surprises at Camp Happy…
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Top Grossing Movies – June 29
June 19, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 06/16/2017 to 06/22/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Cars 3 G Disney 1 4,256 $53,688,680 $53,688,680 2…
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Wm. Grayson Lambert joins McNair
June 19, 2017McNair announced Wm. Grayson Lambert has joined the Firm as an associate focused on business litigation. “Grayson is a bright, young attorney, and we are excited to welcome him to…
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Wm. Grayson Lambert joins McNair
June 19, 2017
McNair announced Wm. Grayson Lambert has joined the Firm as an associate focused on business litigation. “Grayson is a bright, young attorney, and we are excited to welcome him to…
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Softbox Systems launching U.S. and Canadian headquarters in Greenville County
June 16, 2017
GREENVILLE, COUNTY – Softbox Systems, an international temperature-control packaging provider, announced it is expanding its Greenville County operations to house its U.S. and Canadian headquarters. To accommodate its rapid growth,…
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Softbox Systems launching U.S. and Canadian headquarters in Greenville County
June 16, 2017
GREENVILLE, COUNTY – Softbox Systems, an international temperature-control packaging provider, announced it is expanding its Greenville County operations to house its U.S. and Canadian headquarters. To accommodate its rapid growth,…
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GSSM Foundation receives grant from Monsanto Fund to support GoSciTech residential camps
June 15, 2017
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation (GSSM-F) recently received a $10,000 grant from the Monsanto Fund’s 2017 Site Grant Initiative in support of GSSM’s GoSciTech residential…
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GSSM Foundation receives grant from Monsanto Fund to support GoSciTech residential camps
June 15, 2017
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation (GSSM-F) recently received a $10,000 grant from the Monsanto Fund’s 2017 Site Grant Initiative in support of GSSM’s GoSciTech residential…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces S.C. Department of Insurance as lead agency for VW Settlement Funds
June 15, 2017The United States Environment Protection Agency resolved a civil enforcement lawsuit against Volkswagen AG and affiliated businesses that alleged Volkswagen violated the Clean Air Act by selling diesel motor vehicles…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces S.C. Department of Insurance as lead agency for VW Settlement Funds
June 15, 2017The United States Environment Protection Agency resolved a civil enforcement lawsuit against Volkswagen AG and affiliated businesses that alleged Volkswagen violated the Clean Air Act by selling diesel motor vehicles…
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S.C. DHEC issues temporary swimming advisory
June 14, 2017A section of Surfside Beach has been placed under a temporary swimming advisory, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported today. “The area affected is at 16th Avenue…
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S.C. DHEC issues temporary swimming advisory
June 14, 2017]A section of Surfside Beach has been placed under a temporary swimming advisory, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported today. “The area affected is at 16th Avenue…
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Graham meets with VP Pence and National Security Advisor McMaster
June 14, 2017WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the decision to allow Secretary of Defense Mattis to set the troop level in Afghanistan. Graham was…
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Graham meets with VP Pence and National Security Advisor McMaster
June 14, 2017WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the decision to allow Secretary of Defense Mattis to set the troop level in Afghanistan. Graham was…
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Pete Harper represented the landlord in the lease renewal of 3,000 SF of office space in Charleston, SC
June 14, 2017
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM, represented the Landlord, Six Ensign Group, LLC in the lease renewal of 3,000 SF of office space located in West Charleston Business Center…
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Board of Architectural Review unanimously approves final Jasper plan
June 14, 2017CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Board of Architectural Review (BAR) unanimously granted final approval of The Beach Company’s application for The Jasper property. Setting a new standard for large buildings…
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Highway Workers’ Safety Act becomes law
June 14, 2017Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall, members of the SCDOT Commission, members of the Aiken County Legislative Delegation and others will join Governor Henry McMaster in Aiken Wednesday afternoon at 3:30…
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Highway Workers’ Safety Act becomes law
June 14, 2017Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall, members of the SCDOT Commission, members of the Aiken County Legislative Delegation and others will join Governor Henry McMaster in Aiken Wednesday afternoon at 3:30…
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CPI for all items falls 0.1% in May as energy index declines
June 14, 2017The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) decreased 0.1 percent in May on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Over the last 12…
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CPI for all items falls 0.1% in May as energy index declines
June 14, 2017The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) decreased 0.1 percent in May on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Over the last 12…
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Pete Harper represented the landlord in the lease of 1,470 SF of office space in Charleston, SC
June 13, 2017
Lee & Associates would like to welcome Joyner Family Dentistry to 2030 Wambaw Creek Road located in Charleston, SC. Joyner Family Dentistry specializes in general dentistry and will be a…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce named 2017 Chamber of the Year Finalist
June 13, 2017
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce has been named a Chamber of the Year Finalist by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). We are one of only three…
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Recent Investment Sales
June 13, 2017Dunston Powell, CCIM and William Moore represented Natwill, Ltd., a real estate investor based in New York City, in the following Acquisitions to satisfy a large 1031 exchange requirement:…
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New white paper explores the impact of employee financial stress on employers
June 13, 2017Today Questis, a digital financial wellness solution built for the enterprise market, released a white paper that explores the impact of financial stress in the workplace. The white paper was…
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Charleston Symphony Orchestra renews Ken Lam as Music Director
June 13, 2017The Board of Directors of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra (CSO) announced the extension of Music Director Ken Lam’s contract for five years. Cynthia Hartley, President of the Board, says, “We…
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Senator Jim DeMint joins The Convention of States Project as Senior Advisor
June 13, 2017WASHINGTON, DC – The Convention of States proudly announces that former U.S. Senator Jim DeMint (SC) has officially come on board as a Senior Advisor. His extensive experience in Washington gives…
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Senator Jim DeMint joins The Convention of States Project as Senior Advisor
June 13, 2017WASHINGTON, DC – The Convention of States proudly announces that former U.S. Senator Jim DeMint (SC) has officially come on board as a Senior Advisor. His extensive experience in Washington gives…
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New white paper explores the impact of employee financial stress on employers
June 13, 2017
Today Questis, a digital financial wellness solution built for the enterprise market, released a white paper that explores the impact of financial stress in the workplace. The white paper was…
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Recent Investment Sales
June 13, 2017
Dunston Powell, CCIM and William Moore represented Natwill, Ltd., a real estate investor based in New York City, in the following Acquisitions to satisfy a large 1031 exchange requirement:…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Charleston Symphony Orchestra renews Ken Lam as Music Director
June 13, 2017
The Board of Directors of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra (CSO) announced the extension of Music Director Ken Lam’s contract for five years. Cynthia Hartley, President of the Board, says, “We…
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PURE Theatre announces celebratory 15th anniversary season opening fall 2017
June 12, 2017
PURE Theatre announces its celebratory 15th Season that will run from September 2017 through May 2018. Featuring a selection of six diverse plays, PURE’s season will explore that which so…
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Leadership Charleston Accepting Applications for Class of 2018
June 12, 2017
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Charleston, a highly sought after professional development opportunity established in 1974, is now accepting applications for the class of 2018. For more than forty…
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Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired – Charleston receives $10,000 grant from the Charles and Joyce Darby Family Endowment of the Coastal Community Foundation
June 12, 2017
Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired – Charleston (ABVI) is pleased to announce it has received a $10,000 grant from the Charles and Joyce Darby Family Endowment of the…
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Craig Calhoun joins Frampton Construction as senior finance manager
June 12, 2017
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, construction services, and sustainability services throughout the Carolinas, has added Craig Calhoun as senior finance…
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CCPL selected for first-of-its-kind internship program
June 12, 2017
Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) will participate in a connected learning summer internship program sponsored by the Public Library Association (PLA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA). Through…
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Front Lines to the Home Front 2017 – June 30-July 2
June 12, 2017In its third year, the Flowertown Players will be hosting the patriotic show, “Front Lines to the Home Front.” This truly extraordinary event happens right before the “4th of July”…
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