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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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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