Accelerated completion of Charleston Harbor Deepening Project on track under President Trump
May 24, 2017WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) said he was pleased with a portion of President Trump’s spending proposal – put together in consultation with South Carolina’s Mick Mulvaney…
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East Cooper Top Producers elect new Officers
May 24, 2017The East Cooper Top Producers Club (ECTP) has announced a new slate of Officers for 2017. The Board and Committee Chairs will be leading the 2017 Group of Top Producing…
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DHEC closes some Charleston County shellfish beds
May 24, 2017
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has closed some shellfish harvesting beds in Charleston County due to excessive rainfall, the agency announced today. “This closure affects shellfish…
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DHEC closes some Charleston County shellfish beds
May 24, 2017
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has closed some shellfish harvesting beds in Charleston County due to excessive rainfall, the agency announced today. “This closure affects shellfish…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area
May 24, 2017
Wells Fargo Advisors leased 4,513 square feet at 349 Coleman Blvd. in Mt. Pleasant, SC. Philip Owens handled the lease negotiations on behalf of the tenant. Coleman American Moving Services,…
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North Charleston Elementary School will learn the importance of Financial Literacy, Work Readiness, and Entrepreneurship during JA in a Day
May 24, 2017
North Charleston Elementary School in Charleston County will complete an entire Junior Achievement program tomorrow (May 25th) for all students in K-5th grade; a feat that ordinarily would require five…
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OTO Development is first in SC to incorporate cross-laminated timber into commercial project
May 24, 2017OTO Development uses sustainable wood product in Mount Pleasant hotel construction project When she heard about the new Home2 Suites by Hilton in Mount Pleasant SC, Dr. Patricia Layton was…
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SC I-77 Alliance announces new Regional Workforce Study available online
May 24, 2017
Prospective employers, industrial recruiters, policy makers and site selectors who want to know more about the available talent in the SC I-77 region can now easily find up-to-date, detailed workforce…
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SC I-77 Alliance announces new Regional Workforce Study available online
May 24, 2017
Prospective employers, industrial recruiters, policy makers and site selectors who want to know more about the available talent in the SC I-77 region can now easily find up-to-date, detailed workforce…
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MTAG Services expanding Charleston County operations
May 24, 2017
Financial Asset Servicer Locating Corporate Headquarters In Mount Pleasant MTAG Services, one of the nation’s leading providers of specialized financial asset servicing, is expanding operations in Charleston County by locating…
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McNair attorney appointed to Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Board of Directors
May 24, 2017McNair announced Shareholder Jim Gilliam has been appointed to the Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development (MBREDC) Board of Directors. His appointment started in January of 2017 and will consist of…
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Brendan Gilbert to serve as assistant project manager for Frampton Construction
May 24, 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 promoted Brendan Gilbert to assistant project…
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Pete Harper and Reid Davis lease 1,878 SF of office space in North Charleston
May 24, 2017
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM and Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR represented the Landlord, Faber Charleston Limited Partnership in the lease renewal of 1,878 SF of office space located…
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Berkeley County School District approves district office reoganization
May 24, 2017
School Board Chair Sally Wofford announced that the Berkeley County School District (BCSD) Board of Trustees has adopted a reorganizational structure of the district office to be effective July 1,…
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Wyche hosts a panel event to discuss building resilient organizations and communities
May 24, 2017
Wyche, P.A. sponsored a panel discussion on Thursday, May 18th in Greenville, S.C. to explore the nature of resilience, starting with the otherworldly courage shown in the aftermath of the…
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Wyche hosts a panel event to discuss building resilient organizations and communities
May 24, 2017
Wyche, P.A. sponsored a panel discussion on Thursday, May 18th in Greenville, S.C. to explore the nature of resilience, starting with the otherworldly courage shown in the aftermath of the…
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CBRE South Carolina talent grows through promotions
May 24, 2017CBRE Group, Inc. announced that several Advisory & Transaction Services professionals throughout the South Carolina offices have received promotions. In the Greenville-Spartanburg market, Tommy Molin and Brian Scurlock, who specialize…
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NAI Avant brings Murray Supply to Charleston with ±50,000 SF of space
May 24, 2017NAI Avant announced that senior broker Thomas Boulware, CCIM recently facilitated a ±50,000 square foot (SF) lease for Murray Supply Company. Boulware represented the tenant in the transaction, while David…
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CBRE South Carolina talent grows through promotions
May 24, 2017
CBRE Group, Inc. announced that several Advisory & Transaction Services professionals throughout the South Carolina offices have received promotions. In the Greenville-Spartanburg market, Tommy Molin and Brian Scurlock, who specialize…
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McNair attorney appointed to Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Board of Directors
May 24, 2017
McNair announced Shareholder Jim Gilliam has been appointed to the Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development (MBREDC) Board of Directors. His appointment started in January of 2017 and will consist of…
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OTO Development is first in SC to incorporate cross-laminated timber into commercial project
May 24, 2017
OTO Development uses sustainable wood product in Mount Pleasant hotel construction project When she heard about the new Home2 Suites by Hilton in Mount Pleasant SC, Dr. Patricia Layton was…
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NAI Avant brings Murray Supply to Charleston with ±50,000 SF of space
May 24, 2017
NAI Avant announced that senior broker Thomas Boulware, CCIM recently facilitated a ±50,000 square foot (SF) lease for Murray Supply Company. Boulware represented the tenant in the transaction, while David…
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Chamber Cybersecurity Summit addresses challenges for businesses
May 23, 2017
Pitts: “When Our Data Is Secure, Businesses Can Grow” COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the University of…
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Chamber Cybersecurity Summit addresses challenges for businesses
May 23, 2017Pitts: “When Our Data Is Secure, Businesses Can Grow” COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the University of…
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Stantec’s Erica Chase elected Chair of Charleston’s Design Review Board
May 23, 2017
Erica Chase, licensed professional engineer and associate with Stantec in Charleston, has been elected Chairperson of the City of Charleston’s Design Review Board (DRB). The DRB establishes a review process…
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S.C. Community Loan Fund CEO Michelle Mapp joins BDC board
May 23, 2017
Michelle Mapp, CEO of the South Carolina Community Loan Fund (SCCLF), has joined the Board of Directors of Business Development Corporation (BDC). The SCCLF raises and pools capital from public…
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S.C. Community Loan Fund CEO Michelle Mapp joins BDC board
May 23, 2017
Michelle Mapp, CEO of the South Carolina Community Loan Fund (SCCLF), has joined the Board of Directors of Business Development Corporation (BDC). The SCCLF raises and pools capital from public…
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Graham spearheads letter urging OMB Director Mulvaney to reevaluate cost analysis for Army Corps Projects
May 23, 2017
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), joined by four senators and 14 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, sent a letter to Director of the Office of Management and…
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Graham spearheads letter urging OMB Director Mulvaney to reevaluate cost analysis for Army Corps Projects
May 23, 2017
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), joined by four senators and 14 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, sent a letter to Director of the Office of Management and…
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Work Zone Safety Bill will save lives
May 23, 2017Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is celebrating the passage of the Work Zone Safety Bill, legislation that will save lives for the construction industry and the public. This bill has been five…
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Work Zone Safety Bill will save lives
May 23, 2017Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is celebrating the passage of the Work Zone Safety Bill, legislation that will save lives for the construction industry and the public. This bill has been five…
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Berkeley County School District names Career and Technical education Teachers of the Year
May 23, 2017Berkeley County School District named Cane Bay Middle’s Jessica Donaldson and Goose Creek High’s Tim Burgsteiner its 2017 Career and Technical Education Teachers of the Year. Left to right:…
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BCSD finalizes issuance of $98 million of bonds to complete districtwide capital projects
May 23, 2017
School Board Chairwoman Sally Wofford announces that the Berkeley County School District (BCSD) has completed the scheduled issuance of the $98-million General Obligation Bonds, which will be used for various…
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Class of 2017 completes Accelerate, GSSM’s virtual engineering program
May 22, 2017
The students in the second graduating class of Accelerate, the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics’ (GSSM) virtual engineering program, received their certificates of completion on Saturday, May…
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Class of 2017 completes Accelerate, GSSM’s virtual engineering program
May 22, 2017
The students in the second graduating class of Accelerate, the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics’ (GSSM) virtual engineering program, received their certificates of completion on Saturday, May…
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Avison Young – South Carolina, Inc. (Greenville & Charleston) Commercial Real Estate Transactions (May 9th-19th, 2017)
May 22, 2017
Greenville, SC Market 05/10/2017 Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Rakan Draz and John Odom represented buyer, Two Scores Properties, LLC in the purchase of a 3,000 sf retail…
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Ryan Welch represented the landlord in the lease of 3,600 SF of flex space in North Charleston
May 22, 2017
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Ryan Welch represented the landlord, L’Wood Associates, Inc. in the lease of 3,600 SF of flex space located at 4365 Dorchester Road, Unit 304/305 in North…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces main street Business roundtable meetings June 5 – 23
May 22, 2017June 5 – 23, 2017 Aimed At Identifying Regulations and Red Tape For Elimination Governor McMaster will begin holding a series of roundtable style meetings with local business leaders across…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces main street Business roundtable meetings June 5 – 23
May 22, 2017June 5 – 23, 2017 Aimed At Identifying Regulations and Red Tape For Elimination Governor McMaster will begin holding a series of roundtable style meetings with local business leaders across…
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HUD allocates additional $7.254 million to Richland County for flood recovery
May 22, 2017
The federal government is providing an additional $7.254 million to Richland County to help with flood recovery efforts. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Thursday it…
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HUD allocates additional $7.254 million to Richland County for flood recovery
May 22, 2017
The federal government is providing an additional $7.254 million to Richland County to help with flood recovery efforts. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Thursday it…
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FCP And WECCO announce $50M refinancing of Cigar Factory in Charleston
May 22, 2017
Federal Capital Partners® (FCP) announces the $50 million refinancing of The Cigar Factory, a mixed-use historic redevelopment in downtown Charleston, SC. FCP with Charleston-based joint venture partner WECCO Development and…
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South Carolina continues march toward being the best state for craft breweries
May 22, 2017
For the fourth time in just 7 years, the South Carolina legislature has passed new legislation, signed into law by the Governor, that fundamentally changes the craft beer scene in…
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South Carolina continues march toward being the best state for craft breweries
May 22, 2017
For the fourth time in just 7 years, the South Carolina legislature has passed new legislation, signed into law by the Governor, that fundamentally changes the craft beer scene in…
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Caldwell Commercial lease 4055 Faber Place, Suite 210
May 19, 2017Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the tenant, Phillips & Jordan, in the lease of 2,633 SF at 4055 Faber Place, suite 210. Chris Tamsberg…
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Mayor Tecklenburg, Superintendent Postlewait thank MUSC for building healthy communities
May 19, 2017MUSC Board of Trustees oversees expansion of services, celebrates spring graduation The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held its regular…
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Spoleto Festival USA to partner with area restaurants for Spoleto Signature Cocktail Campaign, #SpoletoSips
May 19, 2017
Menus to include Festival-inspired beverages from May 22 to June 11 In celebration of Spoleto Festival USA’s 2017 season, 14 Charleston restaurants have created Festival-inspired cocktails that will appear on…
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LS3P welcomes Christine Romano
May 19, 2017LS3P welcomes Christine Romano, who joins the firm’s Charleston office as a receptionist. Romano brings extensive administrative experience with over 50 companies in an executive office suite in Wilmington, DE,…
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New executives named at Mashburn Construction
May 19, 2017
Mashburn Construction Company announces the promotions of several employees. Following the official retirement of Mashburn’s founder, Harry Mashburn, as well as the promotion of Paul Mashburn to CEO and H.…
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New executives named at Mashburn Construction
May 19, 2017
Mashburn Construction Company announces the promotions of several employees. Following the official retirement of Mashburn’s founder, Harry Mashburn, as well as the promotion of Paul Mashburn to CEO and H.…
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