Arts in Basic Curriculum Project website gets makeover
January 20, 2017The Arts in Basic Curriculum (ABC) Project website (ABCProjectSC.com) has been transformed with a new design and streamlined content and will now serve as a digital hub for arts education…
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Treasurer Loftis announces Robert L. Davis as new Commissioner of Bank Examining Division
January 20, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that Robert L. Davis has been named Commissioner of the Bank Examining Division of the State Board of Financial Institutions. Mr. Davis…
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Treasurer Loftis announces Robert L. Davis as new Commissioner of Bank Examining Division
January 20, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that Robert L. Davis has been named Commissioner of the Bank Examining Division of the State Board of Financial Institutions. Mr. Davis…
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Carolina Financial Corporation announces proposed offering of common stock
January 20, 2017
Carolina Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CARO), the parent company of CresCom Bank, announced that it has commenced an underwritten offering of approximately $40 million of its common stock. The underwriters will…
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Carolina Financial Corporation announces proposed offering of common stock
January 20, 2017
Carolina Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CARO), the parent company of CresCom Bank, announced that it has commenced an underwritten offering of approximately $40 million of its common stock. The underwriters will…
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SBA seeks funding proposals to provide entrepreneurship training for service members, military spouses and veterans
January 20, 2017
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is inviting funding proposals from non-profit organizations, state, local and tribal government agencies, and institutions of higher learning to provide “Boots to Business” entrepreneurship…
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SBA seeks funding proposals to provide entrepreneurship training for service members, military spouses and veterans
January 20, 2017
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is inviting funding proposals from non-profit organizations, state, local and tribal government agencies, and institutions of higher learning to provide “Boots to Business” entrepreneurship…
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S.C. Department of Commerce releases state innovation plan
January 20, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced the conclusion and release of the South Carolina Innovation Plan. A comprehensive look at the state of innovation in South Carolina, the plan…
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S.C. Department of Commerce releases state innovation plan
January 20, 2017The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced the conclusion and release of the South Carolina Innovation Plan. A comprehensive look at the state of innovation in South Carolina, the plan…
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Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments awarded $200,000 for work on Brownfield Sites in the neck area
January 19, 2017
The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected the tri-county region as one of 19 communities nationally to receive a portion of nearly $4 million for assistance in planning the…
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Jason Payne joins BCDCOG as staff accountant
January 19, 2017
Jason Payne has joined the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) as a staff accountant. Payne previously worked for Fayette County government in north-central Georgia. He graduated from Georgia State University…
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Ryan Welch Represented the Landlord in the Lease of 1,131 SF of Flex Space in North Charleston
January 18, 2017
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Ryan Welch represented the Landlord, L’Wood Associates, Inc. in the lease of 1,131 SF of flex space located at 4250 Dorchester Road in North Charleston, SC to the…
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Avison Young Space Leased | 502 Wando Park Blvd
January 18, 2017
Avison Young commercial real estate announce that Leslie M. Fellabom represented Gurney Brothers, LLC in the leasing of 2,190 sf of office/showroom/warehouse space located at 502 Wando Park Blvd in…
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Avison Young Industrial Sale | 2275 Technical Parkway
January 18, 2017
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented The Foust Family Limited in the sale of 10,000 sf Industrial Space located at 2275 Technical Parkway…
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Avison Young Office Lease | 2090 Executive Hall Drive
January 18, 2017
Avison Young commercial real estate announce that Gregg Legerton represented the tenant, Thermal Resource Sales Inc. in the lease of a 2,405 sf office space located at 2090 Executive Hall…
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Avison Young Office Lease | 1483 Tobias Gadson Boulevard
January 18, 2017
Avison Young commercial real estate announce that Gregg Legerton represented the landlord, Family First Medical Care, LLC, in the lease extension of a 2,891 sf office space located at 1483…
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Avison Young Retail Lease | 1113 Johnnie Dodds Blvd
January 18, 2017
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Avery Bishop and Vitré Ravenel Stephens represented B & L Partners, LLC in the leasing of 1,200 sf Retail Space located at 1113…
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House introduces long-term, sustainable road funding bill
January 18, 2017
House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the introduction of H.3516. This legislation creates a long-term and sustainable revenue stream by increasing motor fuel user fees,…
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Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments awarded $200,000 for work on Brownfield Sites in the neck area
January 18, 2017The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected the tri-county region as one of 19 communities nationally to receive a portion of nearly $4 million for assistance in planning the…
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Jason Payne joins BCDCOG as staff accountant
January 18, 2017Jason Payne has joined the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) as a staff accountant. Payne previously worked for Fayette County government in north-central Georgia. He graduated from Georgia State University…
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LS3P’s Paul Davis Boney, FAIA, named Chairman of the AIA National Ethics Council
January 18, 2017CHARLESTON, SC – LS3P Senior Vice President | Principal |LS3P Board Member | K-12 Practice Leader Paul Davis Boney, FAIA, has been appointed by the national AIA President to the…
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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough’s Ed Mullins inducted into Warren E. Burger Society
January 18, 2017The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) has inducted Edward W. Mullins, Jr., partner emeritus in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Columbia, S.C. office, into the Warren E. Burger…
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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough’s Ed Mullins inducted into Warren E. Burger Society
January 18, 2017
The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) has inducted Edward W. Mullins, Jr., partner emeritus in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Columbia, S.C. office, into the Warren E. Burger…
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USFibers expanding Edgefield County manufacturing facility
January 18, 2017
Fiber Manufacturer Adding Production Capacity And Creating New Jobs USFibers, a manufacturer of recycled polyester fiber, today announced plans to expand its current operations in Edgefield County. The company intends…
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USFibers expanding Edgefield County manufacturing facility
January 18, 2017
Fiber Manufacturer Adding Production Capacity And Creating New Jobs USFibers, a manufacturer of recycled polyester fiber, today announced plans to expand its current operations in Edgefield County. The company intends…
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Ascend Performance Materials expanding Greenwood County operations
January 18, 2017
Chemical Provider Investing $3.8 Million To Accommodate Continued Growth Ascend Performance Materials (Ascend), a global provider of high-quality fibers, chemicals and plastics, is expanding its Greenwood County operations. To accommodate…
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Ascend Performance Materials expanding Greenwood County operations
January 18, 2017
Chemical Provider Investing $3.8 Million To Accommodate Continued Growth Ascend Performance Materials (Ascend), a global provider of high-quality fibers, chemicals and plastics, is expanding its Greenwood County operations. To accommodate…
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Colette Stevenson named named CEO of Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island
January 18, 2017
HILTON HEAD, SC – Colette Stevenson of the Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island (HHIMLS) was named the organization’s chief executive officer effective January 2017. Stevenson previously served as…
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LS3P’s Paul Davis Boney, FAIA, named Chairman of the AIA National Ethics Council
January 18, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – LS3P Senior Vice President | Principal |LS3P Board Member | K-12 Practice Leader Paul Davis Boney, FAIA, has been appointed by the national AIA President to the…
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Teacher Shortage Concerns Continue To Grow
January 16, 2017
According to results from the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement’s (CERRA’s) Fall 2016 Supply and Demand Survey, more teachers are leaving their classrooms each year. Nearly 6,500 public…
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Teacher Shortage Concerns Continue To Grow
January 16, 2017
According to results from the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement’s (CERRA’s) Fall 2016 Supply and Demand Survey, more teachers are leaving their classrooms each year. Nearly 6,500 public…
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Carbon conversions announces milestone certification
January 16, 2017
Manufacturer of reclaimed carbon fiber obtains ISO 9001:2015 certification Carbon Conversions, Inc., a leading manufacturer of reclaimed carbon fiber, announced that the company has received ISO 9001:2015 certification, which is…
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Carbon conversions announces milestone certification
January 16, 2017
Manufacturer of reclaimed carbon fiber obtains ISO 9001:2015 certification Carbon Conversions, Inc., a leading manufacturer of reclaimed carbon fiber, announced that the company has received ISO 9001:2015 certification, which is…
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Gov. Nikki Haley issues Proclamation recognizing Clemson University Football
January 13, 2017
Proclamation Designates Saturday As “Clemson Tigers National Football Champions Day” Governor Nikki Haley has issued a proclamation recognizing the Clemson University Tigers for winning the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship.…
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Colliers Report: Silicon Harbor – The Port of Call for the 21st Century
January 13, 2017
Research & Forecast Report; Q4-2016 CHARLESTON | OFFICE Key Takeaways Silicon Harbor is rapidly expanding. Employers are creating more open, flexible and dense floorplans. To download the complete report: Q4 2016…
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CBRE Report: Holiday E-Commerce Returns Could Reach $29 Billion
January 13, 2017Sales beget returns, but e-commerce sales more so. Based on that fact, CBRE Group, Inc., has released a report outlining the methods that retailers use to handle returns of e-commerce…
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Vanity Salon announces new location in West Ashley
January 13, 2017
Mount Pleasant’s leading salon for hair and makeup, Vanity Salon, is expanding to West Ashley later this month. The new salon, which will be located at 2875 Ashley River Road,…
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FirstEnergy receives industry recognition for assisting utilities in Florida and South Carolina following Hurricane Matthew
January 13, 2017
Company Also Honored for Restoration Efforts of Its Own Customers in West Virginia After Severe Flooding Last Summer For the 11th consecutive year, FirstEnergy Corp. has earned recognition for its…
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FirstEnergy receives industry recognition for assisting utilities in Florida and South Carolina following Hurricane Matthew
January 13, 2017
Company Also Honored for Restoration Efforts of Its Own Customers in West Virginia After Severe Flooding Last Summer For the 11th consecutive year, FirstEnergy Corp. has earned recognition for its…
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CBRE Report: Holiday E-Commerce Returns Could Reach $29 Billion
January 13, 2017
Sales beget returns, but e-commerce sales more so. Based on that fact, CBRE Group, Inc., has released a report outlining the methods that retailers use to handle returns of e-commerce…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Leases to Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc.
January 12, 2017Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area: Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced that Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc. has leased 2,598 square…
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National Park Service announces over $7.5 million in grants to preserve African American Civil Rights Movement sites
January 12, 2017
WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) announced funding for 39 projects in over 20 states that will preserve and highlight the sites and stories associated with the Civil Rights…
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National Park Service announces over $7.5 million in grants to preserve African American Civil Rights Movement sites
January 12, 2017
WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) announced funding for 39 projects in over 20 states that will preserve and highlight the sites and stories associated with the Civil Rights…
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Carolina PR changes name to Chernoff Newman
January 12, 2017
Chernoff Newman, one of the Southeast’s leading integrated marketing communications firms, is retiring Carolina PR from its brand identity in Charlotte following the two firms’ merger in 2014. “Chernoff Newman…
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Carolina PR changes name to Chernoff Newman
January 12, 2017
Chernoff Newman, one of the Southeast’s leading integrated marketing communications firms, is retiring Carolina PR from its brand identity in Charlotte following the two firms’ merger in 2014. “Chernoff Newman…
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Clyburn statement regarding President Barack Obama’s proclamation establishing the Reconstruction ERA National Monument
January 12, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn released the following statement regarding President Barack Obama’s proclamation establishing the Reconstruction Era National Monument. The monument will become a unit…
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Clyburn statement regarding President Barack Obama’s proclamation establishing the Reconstruction ERA National Monument
January 12, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn released the following statement regarding President Barack Obama’s proclamation establishing the Reconstruction Era National Monument. The monument will become a unit…
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SC State University and Lowcountry Graduate Center partner to offer Healthcare Management MBA Program
January 12, 2017
Healthcare professionals in the Lowcountry will soon be able to advance their career with a Master of Business Administration from SC State University’s School of Business, which is accredited by…
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Update: Private sector leaders raise $46,000 and challenge others to fund Route 20 service on Charleston Peninsula
January 12, 2017Mickey Bakst and Paul Stracey of Belmond Charleston Place have officially presented a $46,000 check to the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority that will fund an additional six months of…
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MUSC recruits renowned cancer researcher to direct Hollings Cancer Center
January 12, 2017
The Medical University of South Carolina has named Gustavo W. Leone, Ph.D., director of the Hollings Cancer Center (HCC). His appointment to South Carolina’s only National Cancer Institute-designated (NCI) center…
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