Navy releases new research into civil war sub with historic ties to South Carolina
February 15, 2017
From Naval History and Heritage Command, Communication and Outreach Division Just ahead of the 153rd anniversary of the loss of civil war submarine H.L. Hunley, the Naval History and Heritage…
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FirstString research wins Tibbetts award from US Small Business Administration
February 15, 2017The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded the Tibbetts Award to FirstString Research at a ceremony in the White House on Jan. 10. The Tibbetts Award honors Small Business Innovation…
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Woodrow “Woody” W. Willard, Jr. of Spartanburg begins term as new Chairman of the SCDOT Commission
February 15, 2017
Woodrow “Woody” W. Willard Jr. of Spartanburg will lead his first South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission meeting on Feb. 16 in Columbia since being elected Chairman of the Commission.…
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State of South Carolina posts strong year in industry recruitment and international trade
February 15, 2017
State recruited more than 13,100 new jobs, while exporters achieved seventh consecutive record year in 2016 The S.C. Department of Commerce today released its 2016 industry recruitment and international trade…
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State of South Carolina posts strong year in industry recruitment and international trade
February 15, 2017
State recruited more than 13,100 new jobs, while exporters achieved seventh consecutive record year in 2016 The S.C. Department of Commerce today released its 2016 industry recruitment and international trade…
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Southeast emerges as economic powerhouse
February 15, 2017CBRE 2017 Southeast U.S. Real Estate Market Outlook Measures Regional Impact Due to rapid growth, the Southeast is emerging as an economic powerhouse with a diversifying base. With two international…
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Centennial Red Cross Clara Barton Society Campaign launched in Lowcountry
February 15, 2017The American Red Cross announces the launch of the Clara Barton Society Campaign celebrating the Red Cross’s 100th year in the Lowcountry. The Clara Barton Society Campaign is the organization’s…
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Charleston one of fastest growing U.S. markets
February 15, 2017The Charleston market is establishing itself as one of the fastest growing markets in the Southeast and nation. The growth is fueled by Charleston’s ability to attract new labor to…
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Tremendous growth continues in Charleston’s suburban submarkets for both office and industrial sectors
February 15, 2017CBRE Research has released the Q4 2016 data on the industrial and office commercial real estate markets in Charleston. Vacancy has risen significantly in the last four quarters in the…
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CycleBar studio to open in Mt. Pleasant on March 23
February 15, 2017CycleBar Towne Centre, a new concept in premium indoor cycling that offers a high energy workout in a concert-like atmosphere will open on March 23 at 1601 Palmetto Grande Dr.,…
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Southeast emerges as economic powerhouse
February 15, 2017
CBRE 2017 Southeast U.S. Real Estate Market Outlook Measures Regional Impact Due to rapid growth, the Southeast is emerging as an economic powerhouse with a diversifying base. With two international…
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Centennial Red Cross Clara Barton Society Campaign launched in Lowcountry
February 15, 2017
The American Red Cross announces the launch of the Clara Barton Society Campaign celebrating the Red Cross’s 100th year in the Lowcountry. The Clara Barton Society Campaign is the organization’s…
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Charleston one of fastest growing U.S. markets
February 15, 2017
The Charleston market is establishing itself as one of the fastest growing markets in the Southeast and nation. The growth is fueled by Charleston’s ability to attract new labor to…
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Tremendous growth continues in Charleston’s suburban submarkets for both office and industrial sectors
February 15, 2017
CBRE Research has released the Q4 2016 data on the industrial and office commercial real estate markets in Charleston. Vacancy has risen significantly in the last four quarters in the…
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CycleBar studio to open in Mt. Pleasant on March 23
February 15, 2017
CycleBar Towne Centre, a new concept in premium indoor cycling that offers a high energy workout in a concert-like atmosphere will open on March 23 at 1601 Palmetto Grande Dr.,…
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Get “Wild in the Kitchen” at the Southeastern Wildlife Expo
February 14, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is teaming up with the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) to get “Wild in the Kitchen” during the nation’s largest wildlife art and nature event…
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South Carolina Ag + Art Tour accepting farm tour sites for 2017 tour
February 14, 2017
The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour is currently seeking farms to participate in the nation’s largest free farm tour to take place in June 2017. This free, self-guided tour…
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The Brandon Agency takes home “Best in Show” at American Advertising Federation Annual Awards Gala
February 14, 2017
The Brandon Agency, the only accredited brand strategy agency in the Carolinas, was honored at the 2017 American Advertising Federation Annual Awards Gala held in Myrtle Beach, on Feb. 11,…
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Avison Young Lease Extension | 8410 Rivers Avenue
February 14, 2017
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Vitré Ravenel Stephens represented Fifty-Two Associates in the lease extension of 1,250 sf Retail space located at 8410 Rivers Avenue…
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Avison Young Office Lease | 607 Pendleton Street
February 14, 2017
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Tabitha Cooper and Rob Howell, MBA represented Thomerson & Freeman P.C. in the leasing of 2,800 sf of office space…
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Avison Young Office Lease | 3 Broad Street
February 14, 2017
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer, CCIM represented the landlord, Three Broad Inc., in the lease of a 600 sf office…
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Avison Young Lease Extension | 5900 Core Avenue
February 14, 2017
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Jeremy Willits represented the landlord, 5900 Core Avenue, LLC in the lease extension of a 4,216 sf office space located…
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Sencorables LLC Expanding Its Greenville County Operations
February 14, 2017
Technology Firm Investing $3.5 Million In New Equipment Sencorables LLC, a developer of diversified IoT (Internet of Things) products, today announced its plans for an expansion of its Greenville County…
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Sencorables LLC expanding its Greenville County operations
February 14, 2017
Technology Firm Investing $3.5 Million In New Equipment Sencorables LLC, a developer of diversified IoT (Internet of Things) products, today announced its plans for an expansion of its Greenville County…
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Ogletree Deakins celebrates 40th anniversary
February 13, 2017
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, celebrates its 40th anniversary today. The firm was founded on…
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Sixteen CCPL librarians received certification to teach entrepreneurship
February 13, 2017
Throughout the week of January 23-26, Charleston County Public Library staff participated in a YEScarolina Entrepreneurship Training Program. Sixteen librarians from eight CCPL branches took a break from their daily…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Seller in the 40,000 SF Industrial Building Sale in Goose Creek, SC
February 13, 2017
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Milton Thomas, CCIM, SIOR, represented the Seller, Goose Creek, LLC, in the sale of a 40,000 SF Class A Industrial Building at 5 Corporate Pkwy, Goose…
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Medically underserved citizens now have help in Pickens County SC and Tri-City area
February 13, 2017
Foothills Community Health Care, (FCHC), is growing with our new location is in Easley, SC. Our first location is in Clemson, SC and has been serving residents in Pickens, Oconee,…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Charleston-Area Leases
February 13, 2017
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area: Shelter LLC leased office space at 895 Island Park Dr., Daniel Island, SC. The residential…
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AmeriCorps VISTA program opportunity for agencies
February 13, 2017
Organizations serving the Charleston area low-income community looking for high quality volunteers are invited to apply to host an Americorps VISTA member for a one-year term of service. The City…
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Avison Young Lease Extension | 119 College Park Road
February 13, 2017
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Johnny Bevon, CCIM represented College Park Center, LLC in the lease extension of 2,000 sf retail space located at 119 College Park Road…
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Avison Young Office Lease | 119 Church Street
February 13, 2017
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer, CCIM represented the landlord in the lease of a 1,544 sf office space located at 119 Church Street…
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No evidence of contamination found at West Ashley dog park
February 13, 2017
A thorough evaluation of the Bees Landing dog park by HAZMAT crews using standard hazardous materials protocols has revealed no evidence of chemical contamination. Earlier, the city of Charleston temporarily…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 13
February 13, 2017
Theatrical grosses from Rentrak Week of 02/10/2017 to 02/16/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wknd Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Lego Batman Movie PG Warner Bros. 1…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 13
February 13, 2017
Theatrical grosses from Rentrak Week of 02/10/2017 to 02/16/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wknd Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Lego Batman Movie PG Warner Bros. 1…
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Frampton Construction completes another senior living facility
February 13, 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 completed the Blake at Woodcreek Farms,…
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Colliers Report: High Demand and Low Vacancy Drives Institutional Activity
February 13, 2017
Research & Forecast Report Q4-2016 CHARLESTON | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways Institutional investors and developers are expanding within the Charleston market because of high demand and low vacancy. Growing demand for…
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Life Cycle Engineering awarded $49 Million contract from NSWCPD
February 13, 2017
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) has been awarded a $49 million, five-year obsolescence support contract by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). Under this contract, LCE will continue to…
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Three Ogletree Deakins shareholders named BTI Client Service All-Stars
February 10, 2017Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced that three of the firm’s South Carolina-based shareholders have…
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Caldwell Commercial lease of 6435 B Fain Street
February 10, 2017Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord in the lease of 3,147+SF of office and warehouse space at 6435B Fain Street, Charleston, SC to…
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Caldwell Commercial sells 8316 Rivers Ave
February 10, 2017Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the seller in the sale of 8316 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC. The 3,116 SF Commercial, office/retail building was…
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MUSC trustees review mid-year reports and adopt three recommendations of review council
February 10, 2017The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Board of Trustees held its regular scheduled meeting and received reports on topics that included its legislative update, financial status, philanthropic gifts, research…
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USC Beaufort breaks ground on Hilton Head Island campus
February 10, 2017
The University of South Carolina Beaufort broke ground on a new Hilton Head Island Campus at 21 Office Park Road on Hilton Head Island. The ceremony featured remarks by university President…
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USC Beaufort breaks ground on Hilton Head Island campus
February 10, 2017
The University of South Carolina Beaufort broke ground on a new Hilton Head Island Campus at 21 Office Park Road on Hilton Head Island. The ceremony featured remarks by university President…
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State Chamber announces Workforce Innovator Awards winners at 2017 Workforce Symposium
February 10, 2017
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced the small, medium, and large employer award winners for this year’s Workforce Innovator Award. The winners represent the Chamber members who have used…
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State Chamber announces Workforce Innovator Awards winners at 2017 Workforce Symposium
February 10, 2017The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced the small, medium, and large employer award winners for this year’s Workforce Innovator Award. The winners represent the Chamber members who have used…
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The SC Alliance to Fix Our Roads President, Bill Ross, issued the following statement
February 10, 2017
In response to the House Ways and Means Committee approving H.3516 The South Carolina House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee gave a key approval today for a plan to…
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The SC Alliance to Fix Our Roads President, Bill Ross, issued the following statement
February 10, 2017
In response to the House Ways and Means Committee approving H.3516 The South Carolina House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee gave a key approval today for a plan to…
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Three Ogletree Deakins shareholders named BTI Client Service All-Stars
February 10, 2017
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced that three of the firm’s South Carolina-based shareholders have…
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Caldwell Commercial sells 8316 Rivers Ave
February 10, 2017
Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the seller in the sale of 8316 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC. The 3,116 SF Commercial, office/retail building was…
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