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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South Carolina’s employment increases to record level, unemployment rate falls
May 19, 2017
South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped in April to 4.3 percent from 4.4 percent in March, while the number of people working in the state marked another record high.…
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South Carolina’s employment increases to record level, unemployment rate falls
May 19, 2017
South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped in April to 4.3 percent from 4.4 percent in March, while the number of people working in the state marked another record high.…
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Caldwell Commercial lease 4055 Faber Place, Suite 210
May 19, 2017
Bob 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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LS3P welcomes Christine Romano
May 19, 2017
LS3P 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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City of Charleston Commission on Women to hold public listening sessions
May 18, 2017
The City of Charleston Commission on Women will hold a series of public listening sessions to gather ideas and insights from the community to help shape the focus and goals…
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Spoleto Festival USA announces acclaimed video installation, slow dancing, to be raised in Marion Square as part of 2017 season
May 18, 2017
Spoleto Festival USA General Director Nigel Redden today announced the installation of photographer David Michalek’s Slow Dancing in Marion Square during the Festival’s 41st season. Sponsored by Wells Fargo as…
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The Barre Code shapes a lifestyle of empowerment & inspiration
May 18, 2017The Barre Code, a Chicago-based fitness franchise, is extending its mantra to the Palmetto City with a brand-new studio at 1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Situated in Mount Pleasant Square steps…
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Itron investing In Oconee County operations
May 18, 2017
OCONEE COUNTY, SC – Itron, a world-leading technology and services company dedicated to the resourceful use of energy and water, is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The new manufacturing…
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Itron investing In Oconee County operations
May 18, 2017
OCONEE COUNTY, SC – Itron, a world-leading technology and services company dedicated to the resourceful use of energy and water, is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The new manufacturing…
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Lowcountry Artist Kevin Harrison returns to Charleston first exhibit at Corneau Goldsmithing Jewelry Gallery opening wine reception + meet the artist, Friday, June 2nd 5 pm
May 17, 2017
Kevin Harrison adopted Charleston as his “hometown” in 1997 and quickly made a name for himself as an artist. Known for his contemporary urban style, Harrison draws inspiration from architectural…
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Zucker Family Sea Turtle Recovery™ to open May 27
May 17, 2017
Zucker Family Sea Turtle Recovery’s opening brings the day-to-day operations of the South Carolina Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital into full view on the first floor. For 17 years, a dedicated…
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Lowcountry artist Kevin Harrison returns to Charleston
May 17, 2017
First Exhibit at Corneau Goldsmithing Jewelry Gallery Opening Wine Reception + Meet the Artist, Friday, June 2nd 5 pm CHARLESTON, SC — Kevin Harrison adopted Charleston as his “hometown” in…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names State Cyber executive
May 17, 2017Bruce C. Smalley to lead the S.C. Critical Cybersecurity Program COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster announced that Bruce C. Smalley has been named Cyber Executive to lead the S.C.…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names State Cyber executive
May 17, 2017Bruce C. Smalley to lead the S.C. Critical Cybersecurity Program COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster announced that Bruce C. Smalley has been named Cyber Executive to lead the S.C.…
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SCRA announces SC Launch investment in PharmRight
May 17, 2017
SCRA’s affiliate, SC Launch, Inc., recently finalized a $200,000 investment in PharmRight Corporation, a healthcare technology company based in Charleston. This is the second tranche of SC Launch funding for…
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SCRA announces SC Launch investment in PharmRight
May 17, 2017
SCRA’s affiliate, SC Launch, Inc., recently finalized a $200,000 investment in PharmRight Corporation, a healthcare technology company based in Charleston. This is the second tranche of SC Launch funding for…
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Former Chief Justice offers stark reminder of South Carolina Construction Law
May 17, 2017Justice Jean Toal Dismisses Construction Defect Case in Charleston County A Charleston County case involving allegations of residential construction defects has been summarily dismissed by the presiding judge. While not…
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Former Chief Justice offers stark reminder of South Carolina Construction Law
May 17, 2017
Justice Jean Toal Dismisses Construction Defect Case in Charleston County A Charleston County case involving allegations of residential construction defects has been summarily dismissed by the presiding judge. While not…
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Avison Young receives the South Carolina Solar Council Solar Champion 2017 Award
May 16, 2017
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that it was recently a recipient of the South Carolina Solar Council Solar Champion award for 2017. For Avison Young’s Topical Report “Solar in…
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Barrelli Barber opens in Cigar Factory
May 16, 2017
Barrelli Barber opens in downtown Charleston’s Cigar Factory on June 15, 2017 offering “Proper Grooming for Gentlemen”. Owners Peter Evans and Laran D’Eustachio have worked together as owner (Evans) and…
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City of Charleston Board of Architectural Review to hold special meeting on Height District updates
May 16, 2017Beginning this week, public hearing signs will be posted across the peninsula announcing proposed changes to height district zoning in the area. These changes would convert most of the existing…
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Inaugural Ron McManus Memorial Fishing Tournament slated for Memorial Day Weekend
May 16, 2017
The Inaugural Ron McManus Memorial Fishing Tournament, a fundraising fishing tournament honoring North Myrtle Beach businessman and avid fisherman, Ron McManus, is scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend, May 26-28, 2017,…
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