Experienced event professional joins Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
March 29, 2017
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces the selection of Janie Warren as Events Manager for signature and series events. Formerly with Duvall Events, Warren brings years of event management…
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Teach For America—South Carolina announces new advisory board members
March 29, 2017
Teach For America—South Carolina announced the appointment of David Haythe, senior advisor at Morgan Stanley and Company; Tommy Preston, director of national strategy and engagement at Boeing South Carolina; Mark…
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Teach For America—South Carolina announces new advisory board members
March 29, 2017
Teach For America—South Carolina announced the appointment of David Haythe, senior advisor at Morgan Stanley and Company; Tommy Preston, director of national strategy and engagement at Boeing South Carolina; Mark…
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E4 Carolinas opens Charleston office on Clemson campus
March 29, 2017
E4 Carolinas, the trade association for Carolina energy companies and organizations, is opening its Charleston office with the assistance of Clemson University. The E4 Carolinas Charleston office will be located…
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SCSBA’s Richardson named director on national COSA board
March 29, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) General Counsel and Director of Policy and Legal Services Dr. Tiffany N. Richardson was elected as a director on the National…
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SCSBA’s Richardson named director on national COSA board
March 29, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) General Counsel and Director of Policy and Legal Services Dr. Tiffany N. Richardson was elected as a director on the National…
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Thunderbolt Biomass, Inc. establishing Allendale County Plant
March 29, 2017ALLENDALE COUNTY, SC – Thunderbolt Biomass, Inc., a manufacturer of wood pellets from sawmill residuals, is launching new processing operations in Allendale County. The company is planning to invest $6…
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Thunderbolt Biomass, Inc. establishing Allendale County Plant
March 29, 2017ALLENDALE COUNTY, SC – Thunderbolt Biomass, Inc., a manufacturer of wood pellets from sawmill residuals, is launching new processing operations in Allendale County. The company is planning to invest $6…
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Statement from Governor Henry McMaster on V.C. Summer Nuclear Station
March 29, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster has released the following statement in response to Westinghouse Electric Co. filing for bankruptcy: “Completion of the reactors at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station will provide our state…
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Statement from Governor Henry McMaster on V.C. Summer Nuclear Station
March 29, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster has released the following statement in response to Westinghouse Electric Co. filing for bankruptcy: “Completion of the reactors at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station will provide our state…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces nominees to state Ethics Commission
March 28, 2017Governor Henry McMaster has nominated each of his four appointees to the new South Carolina Ethics Commission. Created by H.3184, which was signed into law June 23 of 2016, the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces nominees to state Ethics Commission
March 28, 2017Governor Henry McMaster has nominated each of his four appointees to the new South Carolina Ethics Commission. Created by H.3184, which was signed into law June 23 of 2016, the…
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CARTA driver wins SCDOT Bus Operator of the Year
March 28, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – The SC Department of Transportation has recognized Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) driver Gloria Fulton as its fixed route Operator of the Year, noting that the…
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The Steeplechase comes to Charleston
March 28, 2017
South Carolina has a rich heritage of horse racing, and the SC Department of Agriculture is helping to promote the sport on a statewide basis. In March, the Aiken Trials,…
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Geismar launching first U.S. manufacturing facility in Beaufort County
March 28, 2017
BEAUFORT COUNTY, SC – Geismar, a manufacturer and distributor of railway maintenance equipment, is launching its new operations in Beaufort County. The development is expected to bring $2.9 million of…
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Geismar launching first U.S. manufacturing facility in Beaufort County
March 28, 2017BEAUFORT COUNTY, SC – Geismar, a manufacturer and distributor of railway maintenance equipment, is launching its new operations in Beaufort County. The development is expected to bring $2.9 million of…
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NAI Avant assists Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center in ±9,430 square foot expansion
March 28, 2017Local Organization Opens First Mount Pleasant Location NAI Avant announced that Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center has purchased the ±9,430 square foot building at 677 Long Point Road. Senior broker…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names next Chairman of S.C. Board of Economic Advisors
March 28, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Henry McMaster announced Edward Grimball as the next Chairman of the South Carolina Board of Economic Advisors (BEA). Mr. Grimball most recently served as Chief Financial…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names next Chairman of S.C. Board of Economic Advisors
March 28, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Henry McMaster announced Edward Grimball as the next Chairman of the South Carolina Board of Economic Advisors (BEA). Mr. Grimball most recently served as Chief Financial…
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2017 Community Banking Month
March 28, 2017
By Teresa Taylor Executive Director The Independent Banks of SC Where you choose to bank matters. Your choice of bank is your vote on where your money goes. Are…
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2017 Community Banking Month
March 28, 2017
By Teresa Taylor Executive Director The Independent Banks of SC Where you choose to bank matters. Your choice of bank is your vote on where your money goes. Are…
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NAI Avant assists Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center in ±9,430 square foot expansion
March 28, 2017
Local Organization Opens First Mount Pleasant Location NAI Avant announced that Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center has purchased the ±9,430 square foot building at 677 Long Point Road. Senior broker…
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New climate controlled self-storage facility breaks ground in Goose Creek, SC
March 27, 2017
Miller-Valentine Group, a design/build construction and development company, and Coldwell Banker Commercial Atlantic, based in Charleston, SC have teamed up to develop a climate controlled self-storage facility conveniently located in…
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LRADAC launches PRESS as online resource center and new prevention webpage
March 27, 2017
LRADAC has launched the PRESS, Prevention Resources Everyone Should See, as community resource for educational materials on the topic of alcohol and drugs. The PRESS replaces the agency’s longstanding Community…
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LRADAC launches PRESS as online resource center and new prevention webpage
March 27, 2017
LRADAC has launched the PRESS, Prevention Resources Everyone Should See, as community resource for educational materials on the topic of alcohol and drugs. The PRESS replaces the agency’s longstanding Community…
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Ryan Welch represented the landlord in the lease of 1,800 SF of flex space in North Charleston
March 27, 2017
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Ryan Welch represented the landlord, L’Wood Associates, Inc. in the lease of 1,800 SF of flex space located at 4365 Dorchester Road, Unit 303 in North…
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The Beach Company promotes Karen Bacot to VP of Marketing
March 27, 2017
Karen Bacot has been named Vice President of Marketing at The Beach Company. Bacot is a member of The Beach Company’s operations team and manages the strategic direction of The Beach Company’s marketing programs, including corporate…
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State Barbecue Champion named at the Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival
March 27, 2017Killer B’s BBQ of Evans, GA took home the Grand Champion title from the 2017 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival. The 6th annual Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and…
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State Barbecue Champion named at the Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival
March 27, 2017Killer B’s BBQ of Evans, GA took home the Grand Champion title from the 2017 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival. The 6th annual Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and…
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Mayor Tecklenburg names Interim Fire Chief
March 24, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – In a memo to Fire Department personnel, Charleston Mayor John J. Tecklenburg announced the appointment of Chief John Tippett as Interim Fire Chief, effective April 7, 2017.…
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Colliers Report: Bigger Port, Bigger Industrial Buildings In South Carolina
March 23, 2017
Research & Forecast Report Q4-2016 SOUTH CAROLINA | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways The market is maturing to a point that is sustainable for the development of larger speculative buildings. Growing demand…
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Colliers Report: Bigger Port, Bigger Industrial Buildings In South Carolina
March 23, 2017
Research & Forecast Report Q4-2016 SOUTH CAROLINA | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways The market is maturing to a point that is sustainable for the development of larger speculative buildings. Growing demand…
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Colliers International represents landlord in lease at Montague Commerce Park to local candle company
March 23, 2017
Colliers International’s Hagood Morrison, SIOR, MBA represented Goer Drive Investors, LLC, the landlord, in the lease of industrial and office space at Montague Commerce Park to Rewined, LLC. The lease…
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BJ’s Wholesale Club jumpstarts fundraiser with $10,000 donation to Ladson Youth Organization
March 23, 2017BJ’s Wholesale Club announced that it has donated $10,000 to Ladson Youth Organization, a youth sports league in Berkeley County. The donation from the BJ’s Charitable Foundation will help fund…
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Jarrard, Nowell & Russell adds staff accountant
March 23, 2017
Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC (JNR), a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, has named Robin Bellin staff accountant at the firm’s North Charleston office. Bellin, who holds an associate…
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City of Charleston proclaims March 25 as Charleston Parks Conservancy Day
March 23, 2017
Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg has declared March 25, 2017, as Charleston Parks Conservancy Day in honor of the nonprofit’s 10th anniversary. Charleston City Councilman Mike Seekings is expected to publicly…
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Colliers Report: Investment Opportunities Strengthen
March 23, 2017
Charleston Overview The Charleston – North Charleston MSA, of Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties, is located halfway between Miami and New York along the Nation’s eastern seaboard. The region, known…
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BJ’s Wholesale Club jumpstarts fundraiser with $10,000 donation to Ladson Youth Organization
March 23, 2017
BJ’s Wholesale Club announced that it has donated $10,000 to Ladson Youth Organization, a youth sports league in Berkeley County. The donation from the BJ’s Charitable Foundation will help fund…
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Charleston motorists lose $1,850 per year on rough and congested roads
March 22, 2017
Roads and bridges that are deteriorated, congested or lack some desirable safety features cost South Carolina motorists a total of $5.4 billion statewide annually – $1,850 per driver in the…
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DIG SOUTH Innovation Conference unveils 2017 speaker lineup
March 22, 2017
DIG SOUTH Innovation Conference (DIG ICON), the Southeast’s premier event for digital innovators, announced its 2017 speaker lineup featuring 155 leading executives and entrepreneurs including Jet.com President Liza Landsman, VOX…
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WABCO localizes air disc drake production in the U.S.
March 22, 2017
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – WABCO Holdings Inc., a leading global supplier of technologies that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles, announced the expansion of its manufacturing capabilities in…
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McLeod Health introduces telehealth service
March 22, 2017
McLeod Health is now offering McLeod Telehealth, a service that enables patients to connect through live video with a doctor anytime from anywhere in the Carolinas using a computer, smart…
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Lee & Associates Charleston hired to broker 22 WestEdges 154,250 sf office and retail development downtown Charleston, SC
March 22, 2017
Lee & Associates Charleston announces its hiring as the Brokerage Firm for the 22 WestEdge project. 22 WestEdge will be an eight story retail and office tower which will be…
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Lee & Associates Charleston hired to broker 22 WestEdges 154,250 sf office and retail development downtown Charleston
March 22, 2017
Lee & Associates Charleston announces its hiring as the Brokerage Firm for the 22 WestEdge project. 22 WestEdge will be an eight story retail and office tower which will be…
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Lee & Associates Charleston hired to broker 22 WestEdges 154,250 sf office and retail development downtown Charleston
March 22, 2017
Lee & Associates Charleston announces its hiring as the Brokerage Firm for the 22 WestEdge project. 22 WestEdge will be an eight story retail and office tower which will be…
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Sertoma, Inc. supports the important work of The Walker Foundation at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind
March 22, 2017
Sertoma, Inc. has awarded The Walker Foundation, the fundraising arm of the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind, a grant in the amount of $5,000 to support a…
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Sertoma, Inc. supports the important work of The Walker Foundation at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind
March 22, 2017
Sertoma, Inc. has awarded The Walker Foundation, the fundraising arm of the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind, a grant in the amount of $5,000 to support a…
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NAI Avant assists Questis in office upgrade to reimagined warehouse on Cannon Street
March 22, 2017NAI Avant announced that it represented Questis, a locally owned and operated financial technology company, in its office relocation to 95 Cannon Street. Questis now occupies the entire two-story ±7,692…
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LS3P projects among top clubhouse designs
March 22, 2017
Two designs by LS3P, the Farmhouse at Wendell Falls in Wendell, NC and the Lake House at RiverLights in Wilmington, NC, earned spots on Builder Magazine’s “18 Clubhouses That Raise…
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LS3P projects among top clubhouse designs
March 22, 2017
Two designs by LS3P, the Farmhouse at Wendell Falls in Wendell, NC and the Lake House at RiverLights in Wilmington, NC, earned spots on Builder Magazine’s “18 Clubhouses That Raise…
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