CARTA to give away 16 refurbished lost-and-found bikes
December 14, 2016Many public transit trips begin with a bike ride or lengthy walk and this holiday season the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) wants to help riders overcome what’s been…
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Ziff Properties acquires self-storage facility – Simpsonville, SC (Greenville MSA)
December 14, 2016Ziff Properties, Inc. announced the acquisition of Absolute Storage, a 45,530-square-foot self-storage facility located in Simpsonville, SC (Greenville MSA). The property was purchased for $4.450 million. Ziff Properties plans to…
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Arts Commission executive director named to national grantmakers board
December 14, 2016South Carolina Arts Commission Executive Director Ken May has been elected to the Grantmakers in the Arts board of directors. He will serve a three-year term beginning January 2017. Grantmakers…
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Ziff Properties acquires self-storage facility – Simpsonville, SC (Greenville MSA)
December 14, 2016
Ziff Properties, Inc. announced the acquisition of Absolute Storage, a 45,530-square-foot self-storage facility located in Simpsonville, SC (Greenville MSA). The property was purchased for $4.450 million. Ziff Properties plans to…
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Arts Commission executive director named to national grantmakers board
December 14, 2016
South Carolina Arts Commission Executive Director Ken May has been elected to the Grantmakers in the Arts board of directors. He will serve a three-year term beginning January 2017. Grantmakers…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer welcomes commercial sales/leasing associate in Charleston
December 13, 2016
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announces Gerry Haight has joined the firm as a commercial sales and leasing associate in their Charleston office, where he will focus on office, industrial…
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East Cooper Newcomers Club (ECNC) is pleased to announce a collaborative fund-raising event with ECCO.
December 13, 2016
East Cooper Newcomers Club (ECNC) will host a holiday Tour of Homes to benefit local families in need. Event Details ECNC’s Mount Pleasant Tour of Homes Wednesday, December 14 from…
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Making Mondays brighter: The Rusty Rudder Mt. Pleasant donates more than $7,000 to local charities with Miracle Monday Campaign
December 13, 2016As we approach the new year, December comes with a time for reflection of the past. Thankfully, miracles are being made every Monday at The Rusty Rudder Mt. Pleasant located…
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7 Tons of pet food and litter collected for the Humane Society of NMB
December 13, 2016
The annual SHIVER FOR THE SHELTER Golf Tournament presented by Slimbo Events which was played on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Farmstead Golf Links in Calabash, NC collected SEVEN TONS…
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Avison Young Office Lease | 400 Hibben Street
December 12, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Leslie M. Fellabom and Chris Fraser, CCIM represented Village Edge, LLC in the leasing of a 2,260 sf office suite…
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Two-time Wimbledon Champion Petra Kvitova to make Volvo Car Open debut
December 12, 2016
Petra Kvitova will make her Charleston, South Carolina tennis debut at the 2017 Volvo Car Open, April 1st – 9th on Daniel Island. Kvitova is a two-time Wimbledon champion and…
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NexGen Composites Locates in Charleston Region
December 12, 2016
The Charleston region’s advanced materials sector has added a new key player, NexGen Composites, LLC. NexGen manufactures lightweight composite structural panels for a variety of commercial and military applications. NexGen…
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Charleston School of Law graduates 20 in winter ceremony
December 12, 2016
S.C. Court of Appeals Judge Aphrodite Konduros of Greenville today encouraged 20 new graduates of the Charleston School of Law to “maintain an eager mind” by reading constantly. “Read everything,”…
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HRC Corporate Equality Index names Womble Carlyle a “Best Place to Work” for LGBT equality for third consecutive year
December 12, 2016
Once again, Womble Carlyle has been honored for its support of LGBT equality. The Human Rights Campaign’s 2017 Corporate Equality Index has awarded the super-regional powerhouse a perfect score of…
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HRC Corporate Equality Index names Womble Carlyle a “Best Place to Work” for LGBT equality for third consecutive year
December 12, 2016
Once again, Womble Carlyle has been honored for its support of LGBT equality. The Human Rights Campaign’s 2017 Corporate Equality Index has awarded the super-regional powerhouse a perfect score of…
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Graham on Passage of the conference report to accompany the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2017
December 12, 2016
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement on the passage of the conference report to accompany the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The final vote was…
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Graham on Passage of the conference report to accompany the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2017
December 12, 2016
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement on the passage of the conference report to accompany the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The final vote was…
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Congress authorizes Charleston Harbor Deepening Project
December 12, 2016
The United States Senate passed S.612, the Water Infrastructure Improvement for the Nation Act (WIIN), which included Congressional authorization for the 52-foot Charleston Harbor Deepening Project. “The passage of WIIN…
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Congress authorizes Charleston Harbor Deepening Project
December 12, 2016
The United States Senate passed S.612, the Water Infrastructure Improvement for the Nation Act (WIIN), which included Congressional authorization for the 52-foot Charleston Harbor Deepening Project. “The passage of WIIN…
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Caldwell Commercial lease at Harrell Square
December 12, 2016
Bob Caldwell, SIOR of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord and Will Sherrod CCIM with Lee & Associates represented the tenant in the lease of 1,100 SF of office space at…
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Caldwell Commercial announces new hire, Cameron Griffin
December 12, 2016
Caldwell Commercial, a locally owned, Charleston based Commercial Real Estate Company announced the recent addition of Cameron Griffin, MBA as an Associate Broker. Cameron grew up in the Real Estate…
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Municipal Association announces 2017 advocacy initiatives
December 11, 2016
South Carolina cities and towns have rolled out their Advocacy Initiatives for the 2017 legislative session. Hundreds of local government officials took part in a statewide process in the summer…
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Caldwell Commercial announces new hire, Cameron Griffin
December 11, 2016Caldwell Commercial, a locally owned, Charleston based Commercial Real Estate Company announced the recent addition of Cameron Griffin, MBA as an Associate Broker. Cameron grew up in the Real Estate…
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Caldwell Commercial lease at Harrell Square
December 11, 2016Bob Caldwell, SIOR of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord and Will Sherrod CCIM with Lee & Associates represented the tenant in the lease of 1,100 SF of office space at…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Commercial Portfolio Manager earns CPM® Designation
December 11, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce Stacy L. Miller achieved the CPM® (Certified Property Manager) designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM).…
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Tennessee Williams drama ‘Suddenly Last Summer’ comes to Footlight Theatre in January
December 10, 2016
How far will a mother go to preserve her son’s reputation? That’s the question in “Suddenly Last Summer,” coming to The Footlight Players stage Jan. 20 to Feb. 5. Considered…
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MUSC secures $30 million in new gifts and pledges.
December 9, 2016The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Board of Trustees received positive business operations and financial reports during its regular, scheduled meeting on December 9, including from Jim Fisher, vice…
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Hunt Mortgage Group opens new office in Charleston
December 9, 2016
Hunt Mortgage Group, a leader in financing commercial real estate throughout the United States, announced it opened an office in Charleston, South Carolina. John Beam, Managing Director, has been tapped…
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Caldwell Commercial lease renewal at Harrell Square
December 9, 2016Bob Caldwell, SIOR of Caldwell Commercial, represented the Landlord in the lease renewal of 1,100 SF of office space to Complete Nutrition at Harrell Square, 2000 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Suite…
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SCE&G offers tips to help customers prepare for colder, winter weather
December 9, 2016
It’s Winter Weather Preparedness Week in South Carolina. In observance, SCE&G is offering tips to help customers be more energy efficient and prepare for colder months ahead. “Colder weather is…
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SCE&G offers tips to help customers prepare for colder, winter weather
December 9, 2016
It’s Winter Weather Preparedness Week in South Carolina. In observance, SCE&G is offering tips to help customers be more energy efficient and prepare for colder months ahead. “Colder weather is…
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21 proven leaders chosen for Liberty Fellowship’s 13th Class
December 9, 2016
Constantly pushing to do more and to be more, the 21 Fellows announced today for the Class of 2018 have made a conspicuous mark on their communities, jobs and individual…
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21 proven leaders chosen for Liberty Fellowship’s 13th Class
December 9, 2016
Constantly pushing to do more and to be more, the 21 Fellows announced today for the Class of 2018 have made a conspicuous mark on their communities, jobs and individual…
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2017 slate of South Carolina Chef Ambassadors announced
December 9, 2016
Four chefs in South Carolina were named official Chef Ambassadors yesterday and will spend a year representing South Carolina at key tourism and agricultural events. The chefs are William Cribb…
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2017 slate of South Carolina Chef Ambassadors announced
December 9, 2016
Four chefs in South Carolina were named official Chef Ambassadors yesterday and will spend a year representing South Carolina at key tourism and agricultural events. The chefs are William Cribb…
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O2 Fitness promotes Prath Bruton to Regional Fitness Director
December 9, 2016
O2 Fitness Clubs, the Lowcountry’s largest fitness provider with 11 locations and more than 20,000 members, has promoted Prath Bruton to Regional Fitness Director. Bruton joined O2 Fitness in 2014…
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Nonprofit neighbors team up for hurricane relief
December 9, 2016
On Monday, December 5th, the Edisto Island Open Land Trust (EIOLT) presented the Edisto Island Home Mission Team with a donation of $12,800, thanks to the sponsors and a record…
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Caldwell Commercial lease renewal at Harrell Square
December 9, 2016
Bob Caldwell, SIOR of Caldwell Commercial, represented the Landlord in the lease renewal of 1,100 SF of office space to Complete Nutrition at Harrell Square, 2000 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Suite…
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Citadel pursuing plans for major improvement to Johnson Hagood Stadium
December 8, 2016Early in the new year The Citadel will be exploring possibilities to replace the deteriorated eastside stands at Johnson Hagood Stadium. “The Citadel Board approved a motion allowing the administration to…
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Nonprofit neighbors team up for hurricane relief
December 8, 2016On Monday, December 5th, the Edisto Island Open Land Trust (EIOLT) presented the Edisto Island Home Mission Team with a donation of $12,800, thanks to the sponsors and a record…
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O2 Fitness promotes Prath Bruton to Regional Fitness Director
December 8, 2016O2 Fitness Clubs, the Lowcountry’s largest fitness provider with 11 locations and more than 20,000 members, has promoted Prath Bruton to Regional Fitness Director. Bruton joined O2 Fitness in 2014…
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CompuCom establishing new global headquarters in Lancaster County
December 8, 2016
CompuCom Systems, Inc. (CompuCom®), a leading technology infrastructure services company, is locating its new global headquarters operations in Lancaster County. The new development is projected to bring $41 million in…
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U.S. House passes compromise Water Infrastructure Improvement for the Nation Act
December 8, 2016
Today’s passage of S.612, the Water Infrastructure Improvement for the Nation Act (WIIN), formerly known as Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), by the U.S. House of Representatives, moves the Charleston…
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Citadel space star to lead his second International Space Station expedition
December 8, 2016NASA’s Col. Randy Bresnik’s mission covered by cadet to support STEM learning Veteran NASA astronaut and Citadel alumnus, Col. Randy Bresnik, USMC (Ret.), is training for his next mission: he…
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Legendary Stags football coach being inducted into South Carolina Hall of Fame
December 8, 2016Gerald Moody Joins the Ranks of Coaching Greats Friday Evening Former Berkeley High School Stags football coach Gerald Moody will be inducted into the South Carolina Football Coaches Association Hall…
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SeamonWhiteside announces eight new Mt. Pleasant hires
December 8, 2016
The landscape architecture and civil engineering firm, SeamonWhiteside (SW+) has recently added several staff members to its Mt. Pleasant office. Rivers Cape, EIT, Civil Engineering Project Coordinator Rivers Cape graduated from…
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LS3P congratulates Nikos Katsibas, AIA, new architect
December 8, 2016
LS3P congratulates Nikos Katsibas, AIA, LEED AP, on achieving architectural licensure. In addition to completing required training hours in diverse experience categories, Katsibas recently passed all 7 divisions of the…
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SCE&G ranked among top utilities in national customer engagement study
December 8, 2016
SCE&G has been named a top utility for customer engagement in a new national study released this week. The company is one of just 46 utilities nationwide earning top ratings…
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SCE&G ranked among top utilities in national customer engagement study
December 8, 2016
SCE&G has been named a top utility for customer engagement in a new national study released this week. The company is one of just 46 utilities nationwide earning top ratings…
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AT&T and Teach For America expand computer science opportunities to South Carolina students
December 8, 2016
Teach For America has announced that it will expand its Computer Science (CS) initiative, bringing high-quality opportunities to teachers and students in South Carolina with support from AT&T. Through its…
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