Top Grossing Movies – April 17
April 17, 2017
Week of 04/14/2017 to 04/20/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Fate Of The Furious PG13 Universal 1 4,310 $98,786,705 $98,786,705 2 The Boss…
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Former Gov. Jim Hodges tapped to become president and CEO of McGuireWoods Consulting
April 17, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Former Gov. Jim Hodges has been named as the next president and CEO of McGuireWoods Consulting LLC, one of the nation’s top public affairs firms. The public…
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Former Gov. Jim Hodges tapped to become president and CEO of McGuireWoods Consulting
April 17, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Former Gov. Jim Hodges has been named as the next president and CEO of McGuireWoods Consulting LLC, one of the nation’s top public affairs firms. The public…
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S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts to honor Barry Brannum with President’s Alumni Award
April 14, 2017
Dancer and choreographer Barry Brannum, from Columbia, S.C., will receive the 2017 President’s Alumni Award at the 3rd Annual Artists in Bloom event on April 20, presented by the Governor’s…
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Darkness to Light Celebrates National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 13, 2017
Non-profit supports national partners The Redwoods Foundation, YMCA of the USA, and Childhood USA to raise awareness about keeping children safe from abuse during Child Abuse Prevention Month. Darkness to Light…
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Lee & Associates Charleston represented the buyer and seller in the 15,500 SF office building sale in Goose Creek, SC
April 13, 2017
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Bob Nuttall, SIOR, CPM, and Lindsey Halter represented the Seller, SD Company, LLC, in the sale of a 15,500 SF Office Building at 111 Springhall Drive,…
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Making a wish under the stars at Magnolia Gardens
April 13, 2017
An Evening of Jazz Under the Stars will be a setting for music and charitable giving in Magnolia Plantation and Garden’s historic Carriage House nestled along the scenic Ashley River.…
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Southeastern Wildlife Exposition to host 2017 Federal Junior Duck Stamp judging April 21
April 13, 2017
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) is hosting the 2017-2018 Federal Junior Duck Stamp (JDS) judging in Charleston. The public is invited to attend the judging at Charleston Music Hall on Friday, April 21.…
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Blue Bicycle Books presents Paul Starobin, former Moscow Bureau Chief for Business Week, at High Cotton
April 13, 2017
Join us Friday, April 21 at noon for Blue Bicycle Books Charleston Author Seriesluncheon at High Cotton, when we welcome former Moscow Bureau Chief for Business Week, Paul Starobin, for a…
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Booster Launches in the App Store
April 13, 2017
New mobile app combines live video with e-commerce Charleston, SC — The free mobile app Booster launches in the App Store today, distinguishing itself as the first live video app to focus exclusively on…
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FrontDoor Communities acquires Mixson
April 13, 2017
Plans will reinvigorate mixed-use neighborhood with new homes NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – FrontDoor Communities has acquired land and assets at Mixson, a mixed-use neighborhood located in North Charleston and considered…
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The Bend announces waterfront community project in North Charleston
April 13, 2017
17 acres on Azalea Drive finds renewed purpose under The Pearlstine Company The Bend, a 17-acre property overlooking the Ashley River, announces a natural community project in North Charleston on Azalea…
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VentureSouth announces first quarter investments
April 13, 2017
VentureSouth announced several investments the network executed in the first quarter of 2017. The network of angel groups and funds made its largest investment last quarter in TiO Home. TiO…
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VentureSouth announces first quarter investments
April 13, 2017
VentureSouth announced several investments the network executed in the first quarter of 2017. The network of angel groups and funds made its largest investment last quarter in TiO Home. TiO…
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Stren-Flex locating new operations in Greenville County
April 13, 2017
Manufacturer Bringing More Than $1 Million Investment And Creating New Jobs Stren-Flex, a manufacturer of high-quality synthetic lifting products, today announced plans to establish new operations in Greenville County. The…
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Stren-Flex locating new operations in Greenville County
April 13, 2017
Manufacturer Bringing More Than $1 Million Investment And Creating New Jobs Stren-Flex, a manufacturer of high-quality synthetic lifting products, today announced plans to establish new operations in Greenville County. The…
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Scout Boats expanding Dorchester County operations
April 13, 2017
Product Line Expansion Bringing 370 New Jobs And More Than $10 Million Investment Scout Boats, a designer and manufacturer of luxury coastal fishing boats, is expanding its existing Dorchester County…
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Scout Boats expanding Dorchester County operations
April 13, 2017
Product Line Expansion Bringing 370 New Jobs And More Than $10 Million Investment Scout Boats, a designer and manufacturer of luxury coastal fishing boats, is expanding its existing Dorchester County…
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Gov. Henry McMaster backs automatic stay bill
April 13, 2017
Good For Business And Environment Governor Henry McMaster today announced his support for a bill that would limit the time frame in which both public and private projects could be…
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Gov. Henry McMaster backs automatic stay bill
April 13, 2017
Good For Business And Environment Governor Henry McMaster today announced his support for a bill that would limit the time frame in which both public and private projects could be…
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SC Launch company partners with SCDNR
April 13, 2017
Fatsack Outdoors to Create Mobile Tagging Application Fatsack Outdoors, Inc., located in Greenville, South Carolina, has partnered with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) to create a unique…
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SC Launch company partners with SCDNR
April 13, 2017Fatsack Outdoors to Create Mobile Tagging Application Fatsack Outdoors, Inc., located in Greenville, South Carolina, has partnered with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) to create a unique…
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Gov. Henry McMaster joins effort opposing boycott of Israel
April 12, 2017
Governor McMaster today signed the American Jewish Committee’s (AJC) letter rejecting the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel, one of the United States’ oldest and most important economic…
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Magnolia and French gardens in fifth year with exchange program
April 12, 2017
Two American and two French college students will participate this summer in a horticultural exchange program between Magnolia Plantation and Gardens and the French Heritage Society. The American interns are…
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LS3P wins top interior design awards
April 12, 2017
Two projects designed by architecture, interiors, and planning firm LS3P received top awards at this year’s ASID and IIDA Carolinas Chapter annual awards events, both held on April 7, 2017.…
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Three PGA Tour golfers sponsored by the Kiawah Island Club to play at the RBC Heritage
April 12, 2017
On Thursday, April 13th, the first round of the RBC Heritage on Hilton Head Island begins, and three Kiawah Island Club-sponsored players with ties to South Carolina will be included…
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YEScarolina student entrepreneurship competition for $3,000 grand prize begins
April 12, 2017
Classroom business plan competitions for South Carolina students enrolled in entrepreneurship classes have begun this month on John’s Island and Daniel Island, SC. Each year, students work with their YEScarolina…
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Lee & Associates Charleston represented the buyer and seller in the 15,500 SF office building sale in Goose Creek, SC
April 12, 2017
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Bob Nuttall, SIOR, CPM, and Lindsey Halter represented the Seller, SD Company, LLC, in the sale of a 15,500 SF Office Building at 111 Springhall Drive,…
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Top Grossing Movies – April 10
April 12, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 04/07/2017 to 04/13/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wknd Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Boss Baby PG 20th Century Fox 2 3,829 $26,363,488…
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Top Grossing Movies – April 10
April 12, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 04/07/2017 to 04/13/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wknd Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Boss Baby PG 20th Century Fox 2 3,829 $26,363,488…
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Schneider Electric expanding its Oconee County operations
April 11, 2017
Energy Management Company Creating New Jobs At Seneca Location . Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation, is expanding its Oconee County operations. The company will be…
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Schneider Electric expanding its Oconee County operations
April 11, 2017
Energy Management Company Creating New Jobs At Seneca Location . Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation, is expanding its Oconee County operations. The company will be…
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Shimano expanding Charleston County presence
April 11, 2017
Manufacturer Creating More Than 30 New Jobs Shimano Inc., a multinational manufacturer of products for the bicycle and sports fishing industries, is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. To accommodate…
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Shimano expanding Charleston County presence
April 11, 2017
Manufacturer Creating More Than 30 New Jobs Shimano Inc., a multinational manufacturer of products for the bicycle and sports fishing industries, is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. To accommodate…
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V.C. Summer Nuclear Station starts refueling outage
April 10, 2017
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G) took Unit 1 at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station offline April 8 to begin a scheduled refueling outage. The outage, which follows an 18-month…
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LHWH advertising wins international award for outstanding website
April 10, 2017
Lesnik Himmelsbach Wilson Hearl Advertising & Public Relations (LHWH) in Myrtle Beach, S.C., received an award for Outstanding Website from the prestigious Web Marketing Association (WMA) for LHWH’S design and development…
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Charleston Metro Chamber receives 5-Star accreditation for the third consecutive time
April 10, 2017
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce has received 5-star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The U.S. Chamber announced the accreditation of 13 chambers of commerce, including the Charleston Metro…
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SC Ports achieves record container volume in March
April 10, 2017
Today South Carolina Ports Authority announced the strongest monthly container volume in its history, with 192,411 twenty foot-equivalent units (TEUs) handled in March. The month was nearly 13 percent higher…
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Register Now: Tax Seminar for professionals working for school districts and universities
April 10, 2017
The SC Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is offering a tax seminar geared towards educational institutions. Tax professionals and managers working for school districts, public or private schools, and universities can enhance their…
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Caldwell Commercial represents The Cason Group, Inc in a lease renewal
April 10, 2017
Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the tenant, The Cason Group, Inc, in the lease renewal of suite 209 at 159 Civitas Street, Mt. Pleasant,…
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Frampton Construction brings on marketing coordinator
April 10, 2017
Frampton Construction, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, construction services, and sustainability services throughout the Carolinas, has added Katherine Panke as marketing coordinator in the…
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Charleston Young Professionals presents YP Fuel: Boardroom Confidential
April 10, 2017
Not all leaders wear suits and work from a corner office, however they all roll up their sleeves, create healthy disruption and have a lasting impact. Charleston Young Professionals…
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South Carolina attorney honored
April 10, 2017
The Legal Professionals Program at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is honoring South Carolina attorney Mike Ethridge with its Hazelden Excellence in Legal Community Leadership Award. The award is given…
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Statement by Graham & McCain on military strikes in Syria
April 6, 2017
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and John McCain (R-Arizona) released the following statement on tonight’s military strikes in Syria: “We salute the skill and professionalism of…
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GSSM Students Take Home 61 SCJAS Awards
April 6, 2017
Fifty-four students from the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) took home 61 awards from the SC Junior Academy of Science (SCJAS) Annual Spring Meeting. The 2017…
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Adrianne Beasley named director of aerospace initiatives
April 6, 2017
Adrianne Beasley has been tapped to replace Deborah Cameron as director of aerospace initiatives for the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness. After three years leading the Council’s SC Aerospace initiative,…
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Moore Beauston & Woodham announces staff addition
April 6, 2017
Moore Beauston & Woodham L.L.P., a full service accounting and consulting firm with offices in Charleston, Greenville, Hartsville, and West Columbia is pleased to announce an addition to its staff:…
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First Heritage Credit of South Carolina to open in Windsor Hill Shopping Center at 3748 Ashley Phosphate Road
April 6, 2017
Will Sherrod, CCIM with Lee & Associates Charleston and Windsor Hill Shopping Center, LLC would like to congratulate First Heritage Credit of South Carolina, LLC on the lease of 1,500 square feet…
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Local celebrities help raise $80,000 for The ARK’s respite, support programs
April 6, 2017Photo credit: Jamie Lucarelli of Old South Weddings On March 11, 450 people attended the seventh annual Dancing With The ARK’s Stars, raising $80,000 for The ARK, Alzheimer’s Family…
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Shimano expanding Charleston County presence
April 6, 2017
Shimano Inc., a multinational manufacturer of products for the bicycle and sports fishing industries, is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. To accommodate its continued growth, the company will be…
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