Golfbreaks.com chooses Charleston County for first U.S. operations
November 4, 2016
Golfbreaks.com, a specialty golf travel company and participant in the state’s new Landing Pad program, is establishing its first U.S. operations in Charleston County. Established in 1998 and headquartered in…
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Heritage Classic Foundation expands sales team
November 4, 2016
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – The Heritage Classic Foundation has welcomed two new employees, Mike Ivester and Kristen Brockman, to fill newly created sales positions. Greenville resident Ivester joins the…
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South Carolina leader selected for National Workforce Development Leadership Award
November 3, 2016
Mary jo Schmick, director of workforce programs for the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), has been selected to receive Jobs for America’s Graduates’ (JAG) National Workforce Development Leadership…
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South Carolina leader selected for National Workforce Development Leadership Award
November 3, 2016
Mary jo Schmick, director of workforce programs for the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), has been selected to receive Jobs for America’s Graduates’ (JAG) National Workforce Development Leadership…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, State Leaders, Crime Victims’ Advocates announce The Crime Victim Services Of South Carolina
November 3, 2016
Governor Nikki Haley, Attorney General Alan Wilson and victims advocates today announced the formation of the Crime Victim Services of South Carolina. In an effort to improve services for crime…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, State Leaders, Crime Victims’ Advocates announce The Crime Victim Services Of South Carolina
November 3, 2016
Governor Nikki Haley, Attorney General Alan Wilson and victims advocates today announced the formation of the Crime Victim Services of South Carolina. In an effort to improve services for crime…
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Southern First Bank announces executive promotions
November 3, 2016Southern First Bank announced two recent executive promotions. Fred Gilmer, III, has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Senior Lender of the Bank. Fred’s leadership role will expand to…
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Charleston Symphony Orchestra economic impact exceeds $6.6 Million
November 3, 2016
As the Charleston Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 80th Anniversary season, the organization’s longstanding contribution to the Charleston community has not gone unnoticed. The Citadel School of Business Administration recently produced…
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Chun Named Chief Implementer for IT Consulting Firm EDTS
November 3, 2016Noted executive advisor and management consultant Judy Boyle Chun has been named Chief Implementer at EDTS, the fast-growing information technology consulting firm providing managed I.T. services, network security and advanced…
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Chun named Chief Implementer for IT consulting firm EDTS
November 3, 2016
Noted executive advisor and management consultant Judy Boyle Chun has been named Chief Implementer at EDTS, the fast-growing information technology consulting firm providing managed I.T. services, network security and advanced…
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Southern First Bank announces executive promotions
November 3, 2016Southern First Bank announced two recent executive promotions. Fred Gilmer, III, has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Senior Lender of the Bank. Fred’s leadership role will expand to…
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Redesigned training provider portal connects individuals to education
November 2, 2016
SC Works has launched its new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Eligible Training Provider List website to better link individuals to organizations that can provide education and training to…
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Developers explore market opportunities as asking rates hit record high in both the industrial and office sectors
November 2, 2016CBRE Research has released the Q3 2016 data on the office and industrial commercial real estate sectors in the Charleston market. The Charleston market is experiencing a tremendous amount of…
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World AIDS Day shines lights on HIV/AIDS in Charleston, urges awareness
November 2, 2016
Each year on Dec. 1, people all around the globe pause to remember the lives lost to the AIDS epidemic. Locally, AIDS service organizations will do that – and much…
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The Citadel War Memorial to honor fallen alumni
November 2, 2016Groundbreaking ceremony to be held during Homecoming 2016 Citadel alumni have proudly served in every national conflict since the Mexican War, and now close to 175 years later, those who…
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The City of Charleston office of Cultural Affairs presents Common Language, Unique Voices at City Gallery
November 2, 2016
The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents Common Language, Unique Voices at City Gallery, located at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Waterfront Park November 19 through December 18, 2016,…
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The McKay Firm named to national Best Law Firm list
November 2, 2016
The McKay Firm announced that the firm has received recognition in U.S News & World Report’s and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” publication for 2017. The publication is considered to be one…
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The McKay Firm named to national Best Law Firm list
November 2, 2016
The McKay Firm announced that the firm has received recognition in U.S News & World Report’s and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” publication for 2017. The publication is considered to be one…
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Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe named South Carolina state president of Duke Energy
November 2, 2016
CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy announced five executive appointments focused on strengthening the company’s regulatory and economic development initiatives. Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe – currently senior vice president of state and federal…
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Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe named South Carolina state president of Duke Energy
November 2, 2016
CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy announced five executive appointments focused on strengthening the company’s regulatory and economic development initiatives. Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe – currently senior vice president of state and federal…
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Disaster recovery centers open in Berkeley And Georgetown counties to help Hurricane Matthew survivors
November 2, 2016Disaster recovery centers are now open in Georgetown and St. Stephen to help residents with damages and losses from Hurricane Matthew. The Berkeley and Georgetown County centers will be open Monday through Saturday until…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce PAC endorses candidates for Charleston County School Board
November 2, 2016
The Charleston Metro Chamber Political Action Committee (CMCC PAC) has released its endorsements for five seats on the Charleston County Consolidated School Board, which will be decided on by voters…
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Avison Young office lease
November 2, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Jeremy Willits represented the landlord, 654 Coleman Blvd, LLC, in the lease of a 1,189 sf office space located at 652 Coleman Boulevard…
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“DisruptHR Charleston” shakes up human resource strategy at inaugural Charleston, S.C. event
November 2, 2016
“Just like death and taxes, disruption is inevitable.” One of the many key takeaways from Charleston’s first DisruptHR event and said by Ryan Glushkoff of PlanSource. Human resources professionals cannot…
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Disaster recovery centers open In Beaufort and Colleton Counties to help Hurricane Matthew survivors
November 2, 2016A disaster recovery center is now open in Walterboro to help residents with damages and losses from Hurricane Matthew, the Colleton County center will be open Mondaythrough Saturday until further notice. Another disaster recovery center…
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400 Chili Cook-Off tickets given to military families
November 2, 2016
Ceremony at Military Memorial on Old Navy Base happening Friday Thanks to the generosity of eight sponsors, Charleston Animal Society will give 400 Chili Cook-off & Oyster Roast tickets to…
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City of Charleston reports more than 46,000 cubic yards of storm debris removed in first three weeks of recovery
November 2, 2016
In an update today, the city of Charleston reported that 46,645 cubic yards of FEMA-measurable debris were collected in the city over the first three weeks of recovery after Hurricane…
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Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative adds to board of directors and staff
November 2, 2016
SC Boeing VP to join movement ensuring all Lowcountry students graduate ready for college or career Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC), an organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for…
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Colliers Report: Bigger Ports. Bigger Ships. Bigger Buildings.
November 2, 2016
Research & Forecast Report: Q3-2016 CHARLESTON | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways Bigger logistics is leading to larger buildings. Sheep Island Interchange will unlock industrial land. The first post-Panamax ship traveled through the…
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Collins & Lacy named “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
November 2, 2016
Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced the firm has been recognized in the “Best Law Firms” 2017 list, just released by the U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. The business defense firm earned…
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Collins & Lacy named “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
November 2, 2016
Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced the firm has been recognized in the “Best Law Firms” 2017 list, just released by the U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. The business defense firm earned…
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Ogletree Deakins named a “Law Firm of the Year” for sixth consecutive year
November 2, 2016Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced that the firm has been named a “Law Firm…
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Blackbaud announces 2016 third quarter results
November 2, 2016
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2016. Third Quarter 2016 Results Compared to Third…
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Ogletree Deakins named a “Law Firm of the Year” for sixth consecutive year
November 2, 2016
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced that the firm has been named a “Law Firm…
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Developers explore market opportunities as asking rates hit record high in both the industrial and office sectors
November 2, 2016
CBRE Research has released the Q3 2016 data on the office and industrial commercial real estate sectors in the Charleston market. The Charleston market is experiencing a tremendous amount of…
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Emily Mills joins Lee & Associates Charleston as associate
November 1, 2016
The Charleston office of Lee & Associates, one of the largest broker-owned commercial brokerage firms in the nation, announced that Emily Mills has joined the company as an Associate. Emily…
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Ryan Welch represented the tenant in the lease of 4,380 SF of flex space in Mount Pleasant
November 1, 2016
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Ryan Welch represented the Tenant, Tribles, Inc. in the lease of 4,380 SF of flex space located at 547 Long Point Road, Suite 104 in Mount…
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Lee & Associates Charleston represented the tenant in the office lease in Mt Pleasant
November 1, 2016
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Lindsey Halter represented the Tenant, Nicole Norris Design Studio, in the office space lease located at 782 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt Pleasant, South Carolina. The Landlord,…
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ECCO Executive Director Jack Little to step down after 11 years at the helm
November 1, 2016
After successfully leading East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) in Mount Pleasant for the last 11 years, Executive Director Jack Little has announced that he will be stepping down from his…
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Richardson Plowden selected as a 2017 “Best Law Firm” by Best Lawyers® and U.S. News and World Report
November 1, 2016
Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. was ranked by Best Lawyers in America® and U.S. News & World Report as a 2016 “Best Law Firm.” The Firm received a Metropolitan First-Tier…
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Elmore Goldsmith, PA receives tier one rankings in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2017 “Best Law Firms”
November 1, 2016
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® have released the 2017 “Best Law Firms” rankings and Elmore Goldsmith, PA, has been recognized in three areas. For the Greenville metropolitan area, the firm…
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Elmore Goldsmith, PA receives tier one rankings in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2017 “Best Law Firms”
November 1, 2016
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® have released the 2017 “Best Law Firms” rankings and Elmore Goldsmith, PA, has been recognized in three areas. For the Greenville metropolitan area, the firm…
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Glasspro sponsoring A Concert for Heroes to benefit the American Red Cross
November 1, 2016As they celebrate their 21st anniversary, Glasspro is recognizing the 100 years of service that the American Red Cross has provided to the Lowcountry by hosting A Concert for Heroes.…
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Callison Tighe listed in 2017 edition of Best Law Firms in America
November 1, 2016Callison Tighe & Robinson is listed as a top-tier firm in the just-released 2017 edition of Best Law Firms in America in two practice areas each in employment law and…
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Robinson, McFadden & Moore, P.C. ranked in 2017 “Best Law Firms”
November 1, 2016
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the seventh consecutive year, announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Robinson, McFadden & Moore, P.C. has been ranked in the 2017 U.S. News –…
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Robinson, McFadden & Moore, P.C. ranked in 2017 “Best Law Firms”
November 1, 2016
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the seventh consecutive year, announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Robinson, McFadden & Moore, P.C. has been ranked in the 2017 U.S. News –…
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USDA invests in infrastructure improvements in rural South Carolina
November 1, 2016U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Lisa Mensah highlighted an innovative public-private partnership in which USDA is investing $10 million to build and improve infrastructure in some…
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USDA invests in infrastructure improvements in rural South Carolina
November 1, 2016U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Lisa Mensah highlighted an innovative public-private partnership in which USDA is investing $10 million to build and improve infrastructure in some…
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Turner Padget earns national recognition as leading law firm in 36 practice areas
November 1, 2016
Turner, Padget, Graham & Laney announced that the firm has been recognized in the 2016 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list. The firm is honored…
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Turner Padget earns national recognition as leading law firm in 36 practice areas
November 1, 2016
Turner, Padget, Graham & Laney announced that the firm has been recognized in the 2016 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list. The firm is honored…
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