$200,000 in Apprenticeship Grants Available to Innovative Workforce Programs

  February 4, 2016

The State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) is making available $200,000 for innovative apprenticeship grant initiatives. This initiative aims to increase training and employment opportunities for priority populations such as individuals…

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Frampton Construction grows team with two new hires

  February 4, 2016

Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, construction services, and sustainability services throughout the Carolinas, has added two to the construction team.…

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Carolinas AGC Announces 2016 Board of Directors

  February 4, 2016

CHARLOTTE, NC – Carolinas Associated General Contractors (Carolinas AGC) announce the 2016 Board of Directors. Chair: Edison Cassels, Edison Foard, Inc. Chair Elect: Marty McKee, King Asphalt, Inc. Treasurer: J. Paul Mashburn, Mashburn…

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Free Ask-A-Lawyer web chats next week

  February 4, 2016

The SC Bar Ask-A-Lawyer program, which coordinates volunteer lawyers in a regional effort to assist the public with its legal questions, will host statewide web chats next week on Monday,…

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Monsanto Company makes donation to Plant it Forward SC

  February 4, 2016

Monsanto Company donated $25,000 to Plant it Forward South Carolina, an initiative by South Carolina Advocates for Agriculture, on February 1, 2016. Plant it Forward SC will provide relief funds…

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Caldwell Commercial office lease – Harrell Square

  February 4, 2016

Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Landlord in the lease of 2,304 SF of office space at Harrell Square, 2000 Sam Rittenberg Blvd in Charleston,…

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CCSD to Host Winter Gala Honoring Excellent Educators

  February 4, 2016

WHAT: The Charleston County School District (CCSD) will host its 6th Annual Winter Gala: An Evening with the Stars Presents: Broadway! The sold out event (1,000 attendees) will honor 84…

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BUSCOT LLC establishing operations in Colleton County

  February 3, 2016

Company Investing $1.15 Million To Establish Its First U.S. Facility BUSCOT LLC, an Italy-based producer of specialty bearings, is establishing manufacturing operations in Colleton County. The $1.15 million investment in…

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House plans to furlough additional week in February

  February 3, 2016

House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) announced that the House plans to furlough an additional week over February 15th, 2016.  Previously scheduled weeks include March 28th and April 4th, the…

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DEW, DSS partner on employment and training program

  February 3, 2016

Gov. Nikki Haley announced a partnership between the Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and the Department of Social Services (DSS) that will transfer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)…

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Out of State Drivers Pay 30 Percent

  February 3, 2016

By Bill Ross, Executive Director of the South Carolina Alliance to Fix Our Roads   This past week the Senate Finance Committee met to discuss the status of a bill to…

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South Carolina business recruitment tops $4.2 billion in 2015

  February 3, 2016

South Carolina posted another solid business recruitment year in 2015, with capital investment recruited to the state topping $4 billion. From January to December 2015, the state won 150 economic…

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Magnolia Gardens poetry contest deadline March 31

  February 2, 2016

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens will award prizes totaling more than $2,000 to poets  ̶  young and old  ̶  who best capture Magnolia as an idyllic “garden of romance.” Magnolia, America’s…

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The Charleston Museum presents its second archive image exhibit

  February 2, 2016

The Charleston Museum presents its second offering in its new Lowcountry Image Gallery, providing a glimpse into the past of the area’s surrounding islands  .  . CHARLESTON, SC – Beaches and Boardwalks:…

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Darkness to Light welcomes newest board member

  February 1, 2016

Darkness to Light (D2L) today announced that Herb Jansen, former Partner and Global Director of Human Capital (retired) at Ernst & Young, has been appointed to the D2L board of…

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Caldwell Commercial lease of 1360 Truxtun Ave, Suite 300

  January 30, 2016

Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Tenant, Equiscript, LLC, in the lease of 12,150 SF of office space located at 1360 Truxtun Ave, Suite, 300,…

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Christy A. Hall confirmed as Secretary of Transportation

  January 30, 2016

Abbeville native, professional engineer with two decades of SCDOT experience The South Carolina Senate on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, confirmed the appointment by Governor Nikki Haley of Christy A. Hall…

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Lennar Coastal Carolinas announces what’s new in 2016

  January 30, 2016

Lennar, the nation’s only A+ homebuilder according to Builder Magazine, is ringing in 2016 with new communities in three of the Lowcountry’s most desirable areas. With the Charleston-area recently recognized…

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Caldwell Commercial lease of 1360 Truxtun Ave, Suite 300

  January 30, 2016

Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Tenant, Equiscript, LLC, in the lease of 12,150 SF of office space located at 1360 Truxtun Ave, Suite, 300,…

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Two CCSD School Improvement Councils Recognized

  January 29, 2016

The School Improvement Councils (SICs) for Jennie Moore Elementary School and Laing Middle School were recently named to the SC School Improvement Council’s (SC-SIC) 2016 Honor Roll for their efforts…

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Twenty-Seven Legislators recognized as Health Policy Program Fellows

  January 29, 2016

Twenty-seven members of the South Carolina General Assembly have been recognized as Health Policy Fellows by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH). The elected officials were…

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Mayor Tecklenburg State of the City Address

  January 29, 2016

CHARLESTON, SC – The following State of the City Address was prepared for delivery by Mayor John J. Tecklenburg on January 26, 2016, at 7:30 p.m.   Mr. Mayor Pro…

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82 Queen celebrates 34th anniversary with One80 Place

  January 29, 2016

82 Queen will donate $1.80 to One80 Place for every cup and bowl of She Crab Soup sold February 1-13, 2016   CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston’s most historic restaurant, 82 Queen is…

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South Atlantic Bancshares net income up 11.8 percent

  January 29, 2016

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX: SABK), parent of South Atlantic Bank, today reported net income of $2,240,817 or $0.63 per diluted share for the year endedDecember 31,…

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Two CCSD School Improvement Councils Recognized

  January 29, 2016

The School Improvement Councils (SICs) for Jennie Moore Elementary School and Laing Middle School were recently named to the SC School Improvement Council’s (SC-SIC) 2016 Honor Roll for their efforts…

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Twenty-Seven Legislators Recognized as Health Policy Program Fellows

  January 29, 2016

Twenty-seven members of the South Carolina General Assembly have been recognized as Health Policy Fellows by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH). The elected officials were…

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Carolina One welcomes 4 new agents

  January 28, 2016

Jonnie Furmanchik, Robert Nadolny, Wil York and Mike Zieminick have recently placed their real estate licenses with market leader Carolina One Real Estate. Jonnie Furmanchik is a native of Greenville,…

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Howe Hall AIMS accepting applications

  January 28, 2016

Howe Hall Arts Infused Magnet School (AIMS) is now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 academic year. Applications must be postmarked by Friday, April 1, 2016. Parents interested in completing an…

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Brad Cunic Named Senior Vice President at Life Cycle Engineering

  January 28, 2016

Life Cycle Engineering, Inc., today announced  that Brad Cunic has joined Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) as Senior Vice President of the Reliability Consulting Group, which helps companies drive greater performance…

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