South Atlantic Canners investing in Lee County facility
April 3, 2017Company Investing $13 Million To Expand Existing Bishopville Operation South Atlantic Canners, Inc., a Coca-Cola production cooperative that includes several Coca-Cola bottlers, is expanding its Bishopville operations in Lee County.…
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Through telemedicine, Doctors Care reaches patients in every SC County
April 3, 2017Doctors Care urgent care, founded in Columbia in 1981 as South Carolina’s first urgent care organization, has now seen patients in every county in the state with its telemedicine platform,…
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Through telemedicine, Doctors Care reaches patients in every SC County
April 3, 2017Doctors Care urgent care, founded in Columbia in 1981 as South Carolina’s first urgent care organization, has now seen patients in every county in the state with its telemedicine platform,…
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Operations & Administrative Services Manager joins Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
April 3, 2017CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces the selection of Rachel Crescenzo as the Operations & Administrative Services Manager. Crescenzo has had extensive background in operations and…
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RBC Heritage awards three more sponsors exemptions
March 30, 2017HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – RBC Heritage Tournament Officials have awarded sponsors exemptions to Tommy Gainey, Andrew Johnston and Sam Saunders. Earlier this year, exemptions were given to Mark Anderson, Bryson…
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RBC Heritage awards three more sponsors exemptions
March 30, 2017HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – RBC Heritage Tournament Officials have awarded sponsors exemptions to Tommy Gainey, Andrew Johnston and Sam Saunders. Earlier this year, exemptions were given to Mark Anderson, Bryson…
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Transportation grants available to provide more direct access to work, training
March 30, 2017The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) are making $600,000 in grants available to implement or expand existing public transportation to give…
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Transportation grants available to provide more direct access to work, training
March 30, 2017The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) are making $600,000 in grants available to implement or expand existing public transportation to give…
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Darlington Raceway to sponsor Coastal Carolina baseball game on Saturday, April 8
March 30, 2017Track ‘Too Tough To Tame’ looking forward to partnership with defending NCAA College World Series Champions DARLINGTON, SC – Two of South Carolina’s premier sports traditions are partnering together for a…
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Darlington Raceway to sponsor Coastal Carolina baseball game on Saturday, April 8
March 30, 2017Track ‘Too Tough To Tame’ looking forward to partnership with defending NCAA College World Series Champions DARLINGTON, SC – Two of South Carolina’s premier sports traditions are partnering together for a…
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CCSD’s Kaleidoscope program honored by The Citadel
March 30, 2017The Citadel chooses a nominee for the South Carolina Engaged Community Partner Award each spring. This year, the military college chose Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Kaleidoscope program to be…
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Experienced event professional joins Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
March 29, 2017The 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, 2017Teach 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, 2017Teach 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, 2017E4 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, 2017COLUMBIA, 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, 2017COLUMBIA, 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, 2017Governor 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, 2017Governor 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, 2017CHARLESTON, 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, 2017South 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, 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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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, 2017By 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, 2017By 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, 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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New climate controlled self-storage facility breaks ground in Goose Creek, SC
March 27, 2017Miller-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, 2017LRADAC 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, 2017LRADAC 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, 2017Lee & 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, 2017Karen 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, 2017CHARLESTON, 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, 2017Research & 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, 2017Research & 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, 2017Colliers 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, 2017Jarrard, 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, 2017Charleston 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, 2017Charleston 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, 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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Charleston motorists lose $1,850 per year on rough and congested roads
March 22, 2017Roads 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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