NAI Avant facilitates one of the largest sales in the greater Charleston area during 2016
January 12, 2017NAI Avant is pleased to announce that senior broker Dexter Rumsey represented the owner, PCCR, LLC (DBA Crescent Communities), in the $21 million sale of the 2,031-acre undeveloped Wildcat Tract…
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BCSD earns superior results on financial audit…again
January 12, 2017
The Berkeley County School District (BCSD) has again received the highest financial opinion following its annual independent review of its fiscal practices. The superior findings, known as an “unmodified audit”…
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Children’s Discovery Center recognized by local families for excellence
January 12, 2017
Children’s Discovery Center, a local childcare center with two locations in Mount Pleasant, received three new awards in 2016. The center was named “Mom’s Choice for Best Pre-School” by Lowcountry…
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Update: Private sector leaders raise $46,000 and challenge others to fund Route 20 service on Charleston Peninsula
January 12, 2017
Mickey 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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NAI Avant facilitates one of the largest sales in the greater Charleston area during 2016
January 12, 2017
NAI Avant is pleased to announce that senior broker Dexter Rumsey represented the owner, PCCR, LLC (DBA Crescent Communities), in the $21 million sale of the 2,031-acre undeveloped Wildcat Tract…
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State of the State Address, Governor Nikki R. Haley
January 11, 2017
As Prepared For Delivery by Governor Nikki R. Haley on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the General Assembly, Constitutional Officers, and my…
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Avison Young Retail Sale | 2035 Spaulding Drive
January 11, 2017
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Vitré Ravenel Stephens represented Renasant Bank in the sale of 23,735 sf retail space located at 2035 Spaulding Drive in North Charleston, South…
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Rosen Hagood attorney named Chair of Primerus Personal Injury Institute
January 11, 2017Andrew Gowdown, a partner with Rosen Hagood, was recently named the 2016-2017 Chair of the Primerus Personal Injury Institute (PPII) at the 2016 Primerus Global Conference. Primerus is an international…
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Son of Mother Emanuel victim to lead MLK Parade; MLK award winners announced
January 11, 2017Charleston, S.C. – The son of Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, one of the Mother Emanuel Nine, will serve as parade marshal during the Charleston region’s 2017 Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.…
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Son of Mother Emanuel victim to lead MLK Parade; MLK award winners announced
January 11, 2017
Charleston, S.C. – The son of Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, one of the Mother Emanuel Nine, will serve as parade marshal during the Charleston region’s 2017 Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.…
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Rosen Hagood attorney named Chair of Primerus Personal Injury Institute
January 11, 2017
Andrew Gowdown, a partner with Rosen Hagood, was recently named the 2016-2017 Chair of the Primerus Personal Injury Institute (PPII) at the 2016 Primerus Global Conference. Primerus is an international…
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The Charleston Museum to present a new exhibit in conjunction with the 2016 Southeastern Wildlife Exposition.
January 10, 2017
The Charleston Museum, in cooperation with the 2017 Southeastern Wildlife Expo, and with generous sponsorship from the Charleston Mercury, presents Feathers and Flocks: Waterfowling in South Carolina, a collective look…
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Magnolia offering two internships at French gardens
January 10, 2017
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens near Charleston, S.C., is accepting applications for two horticulture internships at French gardens in the summer of 2017. The program is open to college students who…
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SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar to open third location in downtown Charleston
January 10, 2017
SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar has announced they will open their third Charleston area restaurant in Downtown Charleston at 385 Meeting Street later this Spring. Locally owned and operated…
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Toro Real Estate Partners acquires property in North Charleston
January 10, 2017Toro Real Estate Partners announced its first acquisition in 2017. Toro recently acquired 160 units in North Charleston, SC with its purchase of Hampton Oaks (soon to be Bradley Square).…
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SC Ports Authority announces record container volume in 2016
January 10, 2017
South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) announced a record container volume of nearly two million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) handled in 2016. SCPA handled 1.996 million TEUs in 2016, surpassing the…
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SC Ports Authority announces record container volume in 2016
January 10, 2017
South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) announced a record container volume of nearly two million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) handled in 2016. SCPA handled 1.996 million TEUs in 2016, surpassing the…
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Thalhimer sells Ladson, SC land for redevelopment
January 10, 2017
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the sale of approximately 21.24 acres of land situated along 9801 Highway 78 in Ladson, South Carolina. M2 Land LLC purchased…
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The SCEA supports SC Department of Education initiatives to overhaul aging fleet of school busses
January 9, 2017
Bernadette R. Hampton, President of The South Carolina Education Association, was pleased to attend a press conference at the State House where Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman addressed ongoing concerns…
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MLK Pool to close for maintenance work
January 9, 2017
The MLK, Jr. Pool located at 155 Jackson Street will close Sunday, Jan. 8 while improvements are made to the locker rooms and lobby. The work, which includes a fresh…
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City moves forward in securing Gadsden Street structure
January 9, 2017
In order to ensure the safety of residents near the stressed structure at 4 Gadsden Street, the City of Charleston has ordered a mandatory evacuation of two homes in the…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 9
January 9, 2017
Theatrical grosses from Rentrak Week of 01/06/2017 to 01/12/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wkend Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Hidden Figures PG 20th Century Fox 3 2,471 $22,800,057…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 9
January 9, 2017
Theatrical grosses from Rentrak Week of 01/06/2017 to 01/12/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wkend Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Hidden Figures PG 20th Century Fox 3 2,471 $22,800,057…
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Nexsen Pruet attorney Devon Riley named Member
January 9, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – Nexsen Pruet has named attorney Devon Turner Riley of the firm’s Charleston office as a Member (Partner) effective January 1, 2017. She joined Nexsen Pruet in 2014 as…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce presents 2017 Executive Committee and Board of Directors
January 9, 2017
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the 2017 Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Seventy executives from the business community serve as volunteer leaders to enhance the Chamber…
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Spoleto Festival USA announces 2017 program
January 9, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – Festival General Director Nigel Redden has announced the program for the 41st annual Spoleto Festival USA, taking place May 26 through June 11, 2017, in Charleston, South…
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CBRE’s Markus Kastenholz recognized as a 2016 Commercial Realtor® of the Year
January 9, 2017CHARLESTON, SC – CBRE is proud to announce that Markus Kastenholz, First Vice President with CBRE was recognized by the National Association of REALTORS® in their National Commercial Awards Program.…
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CBRE’s Markus Kastenholz recognized as a 2016 Commercial Realtor® of the Year
January 9, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – CBRE is proud to announce that Markus Kastenholz, First Vice President with CBRE was recognized by the National Association of REALTORS® in their National Commercial Awards Program.…
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Winter Storm Report as of 8:00 AM January 6, 2017
January 6, 2017
Statewide Summary – SCDOT continues preparation activities for Winter Storm Helena, which is predicted to begin impacting the state later this afternoon. Current forecasts show predictions from 4 to 6…
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Winter Storm Report as of 8:00 AM January 6, 2017
January 6, 2017
Statewide Summary – SCDOT continues preparation activities for Winter Storm Helena, which is predicted to begin impacting the state later this afternoon. Current forecasts show predictions from 4 to 6…
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King Street Exit Ramp from I-26 to Close for Drainage Work
January 5, 2017
Construction on Phase 3 of the $146 million Spring/Fishburne Drainage Improvement Project has begun, and the work requires the closure of the exit ramp from I-26 eastbound to King Street,…
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Submissions accepted for Charleston AMA 2017 Spark! Awards through January 31
January 5, 2017
Charleston-area marketing, creative and public relations professionals are encouraged to enter the 2017 Spark! Awards, hosted by the Charleston chapter of the American Marketing Association. The deadline for entries is…
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Womble Carlyle promotes Charleston attorney Ryan Gilsenan to Partner
January 5, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP has promoted Charleston attorney Ryan Gilsenan to Partner in the firm. Ryan Gilsenan counsels commercial ship owners and insurers in responding to…
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NARENCO constructing new solar projects in Orangeburg County
January 5, 2017
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC – NARENCO (National Renewable Energy Corporation) will be constructing two new utility-scale solar farms in Orangeburg County. The projects are expected to bring $89.1 million in new…
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NARENCO constructing new solar projects in Orangeburg County
January 5, 2017
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC – NARENCO (National Renewable Energy Corporation) will be constructing two new utility-scale solar farms in Orangeburg County. The projects are expected to bring $89.1 million in new…
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Senator Lindsey Graham sponsors Senate resolution condemning anit-Israel resolution passes by the United Nations
January 5, 2017
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) sponsored a Senate resolution objecting to passage of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334, which rebuked close American ally Israel and deemed all Israeli…
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Senator Lindsey Graham sponsors Senate resolution condemning anit-Israel resolution passes by the United Nations
January 5, 2017
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) sponsored a Senate resolution objecting to passage of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334, which rebuked close American ally Israel and deemed all Israeli…
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NC-based tire company expands into Summerville
January 5, 2017NAI Avant announced it has assisted Colony Tire & Service (Colony Tire) in a ±4,800 square foot (SF) lease at 505 N. Gum Street in Summerville, for its premier South…
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NC-based tire company expands into Summerville
January 5, 2017
NAI Avant announced it has assisted Colony Tire & Service (Colony Tire) in a ±4,800 square foot (SF) lease at 505 N. Gum Street in Summerville, for its premier South…
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William Means Real Estate reports record year of Charleston home sales
January 4, 2017
William Means Real Estate sold more than $198 million in Charleston area real estate in 2016, making it one of the company’s most successful years to date. The company also…
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Senator Lindsey Graham secures position on important Senate committees
January 4, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), at the start of the 115th Congress, announced he will continue to serve on four key Senate committees — Armed Services, Appropriations,…
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Senator Lindsey Graham secures position on important Senate committees
January 4, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), at the start of the 115th Congress, announced he will continue to serve on four key Senate committees — Armed Services, Appropriations,…
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City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents Sculpt Mettle! at City Gallery
January 4, 2017
The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents Sculpt Mettle: Redux! A Henry G. Michaux Retrospective, Jan. 21 through Feb. 26, 2017. The exhibition will open with a reception…
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Industry veterans open Ella & Ollies on Edisto Beach
January 4, 2017
Philip Bardin, Brandon Rushing and Jackson Hatch are pleased to announce that Ella & Ollie’s, an Edisto Beach restaurant and market concept, is officially open. Chef Philip Bardin, who is…
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Be ‘A Kid at Heart’ at Chase After a Cure’s Annual Gala
January 3, 2017
Release your inner child at the ninth annual Chase After a Cure Gala on Feb. 4, 2017. With the theme of “A Kid at Heart,” this year’s event will appeal…
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Three attorneys join MGC’s Charleston office
January 3, 2017
McAngus Goudelock & Courie, a regional insurance defense firm, is pleased to announce the addition of attorneys Shawn Bevans, Jonathan Lane and Christine Ormand to the firm’s Charleston office. …
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5th Annual SC AgriBiz & Farm Expo Set for 2017
January 3, 2017
The 5th annual South Carolina AgriBiz and Farm Expo will be held January 11-12, 2017 at the Florence Civic Center, 3300 West Radio Drive, Florence, SC. This year’s Expo focuses…
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5th Annual SC AgriBiz & Farm Expo Set for 2017
January 3, 2017
The 5th annual South Carolina AgriBiz and Farm Expo will be held January 11-12, 2017 at the Florence Civic Center, 3300 West Radio Drive, Florence, SC. This year’s Expo focuses…
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NAI Avant brings Midway Plaza to 100% occupancy
January 3, 2017Arthur Murray Dance Studio to Debut in South Carolina Mid-2017 NAI Avant announced that senior broker Thomas Boulware, CCIM, has brought the Midway Plaza at 1300 Savannah Highway to 100%…
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NAI Avant brings Midway Plaza to 100% occupancy
January 3, 2017
Arthur Murray Dance Studio to Debut in South Carolina Mid-2017 NAI Avant announced that senior broker Thomas Boulware, CCIM, has brought the Midway Plaza at 1300 Savannah Highway to 100%…
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