Berkeley County School District to host public forums
September 23, 2016
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District will host a series of six public forum meetings, entitled Moving Berkeley Forward…A community that empowers every student for success. Community members…
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SpiritLine Cruises, Gray Line of Charleston announce key improvements
September 23, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – To best meet the needs of Charleston’s growth as a popular tourism and special event destination, SpiritLine Cruises has upgraded several aspects of its business, including adding…
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College of Charleston joins global network of wi-fi hotspots
September 23, 2016
The College of Charleston is the first university in the Charleston area and the third in South Carolina to join a global network of wi-fi hotspots that enables members of…
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Thomas Buist Represented the Owner in the Sale of 15,466 SF of Industrial Warehouse space in Ladson, SC
September 22, 2016
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Thomas G. Buist, Jr., SIOR, represented the Owner, Bookconsignments.com, LLC in the sale of 15,466 SF of Warehouse space located at 110 & 118 Bee Street…
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Terminix announces six promotions in North & South Carolina
September 22, 2016Terminix Service, Inc. (TSI), an award-winning pest control company in regions of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, is proud to announce the promotions of six employees. “Terminix has been…
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Senators introduce legislation aimed at bolstering support for Israel
September 22, 2016
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Kelly Ayotte (R-New Hampshire), John McCain (R-Arizona), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mark Kirk (R-Illinois), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), and Roy Blunt (R-Missouri) today introduced legislation…
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Senators introduce legislation aimed at bolstering support for Israel
September 22, 2016
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Kelly Ayotte (R-New Hampshire), John McCain (R-Arizona), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mark Kirk (R-Illinois), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), and Roy Blunt (R-Missouri) today introduced legislation…
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Trident CEO Council stands for progress on I-526 extension as key component of broader plan to deal with region’s growth
September 22, 2016
Trident CEO Council, a group of Tri-County business leaders that stands for progress on the region’s top issues, is in full support of the new joint Charleston County/City’s proposed plan…
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New Kirkland’s opens at SayeBrook Town Center in Myrtle Beach
September 22, 2016
New store and middle school spur continued interest from retailers and restaurants Myrtle Beach, SC – The new Kirkland’s location in the SayeBrook Town Center is opening today, after committing to the…
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Charleston Defense Contractors Association announces 6th Annual Student Mobile App Competition with $10K in awards and prizes
September 22, 2016The Charleston Defense Contractors Association (CDCA), a non-profit advocacy group for the defense industry in the Charleston metro area, today announced that it is now accepting submissions for its 6thAnnual Student…
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Teamphoria sponsors first-ever DisruptHR Charleston event
September 22, 2016
Now is the time for human resource professionals and business leaders in the Lowcountry to take advantage of innovative strategies and initiatives to revamp their workplace. Teamphoria, a leader in…
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MUSC part of $157M NIH effort to research environmental influences on children’s health
September 22, 2016ECHO program to investigate exposures from conception through early childhood The Medical University of South Carolina and Columbia University, New York, have been awarded more than $1.5 million in fiscal…
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Terminix announces six promotions in North & South Carolina
September 22, 2016
Terminix Service, Inc. (TSI), an award-winning pest control company in regions of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, is proud to announce the promotions of six employees. “Terminix has been…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Landlord in Leasing of Office Space in Mount Pleasant
September 21, 2016
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, represented the Landlord, 101 Coleman Partners, LLC, in the lease of a 10,805 SF office space located at 101 Coleman Blvd., in…
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MUSC Health Stadium to host annual Oktoberfest
September 21, 2016MUSC Health Stadium will host its annual Oktoberfest celebration on Sunday, October 2nd from 12pm – 5pm. The event will feature seasonal beer, live German music, great food, dancing and…
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Bid farewell to two sea turtles ready to return to the wild
September 21, 2016
Two sea turtles treated by the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Care Center™ are ready to once again swim the deep blue sea. Hunley, a loggerhead sea turtle, and Glenn,…
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Carolina One donates to Camp Happy Days
September 21, 2016
Carolina One Real Estate’s Orleans Road office recently held a school supply drive for Camp Happy Days. Agents and staff donated $671.00 in cash plus an entire trunk full of…
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Dominion Foundation awards $5,000 to Horry Georgetown Technical College welding program
September 21, 2016
From wetland restoration to green roof technology, this year’s Dominion Foundation education grants will engage students of all ages in a variety of outstanding programs including the Horry Georgetown Technical…
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Bobette Fisher chairs committee at SCAR Conference
September 21, 2016
Bobette Fisher, CRS, GRI & SFR with Carolina One Real Estate’s Mt. Pleasant Hwy. 17 North office recently served as Networking Chairperson of the SC Association of Realtors® (SCAR) Annual…
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Ameris Bank announces Scott Sylvester as Charleston commercial banker
September 21, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – Ameris Bank Charleston Market President Charles Hudgens is excited to announce that Scott Sylvester has been named commercial banker in Charleston, S.C. In this role, Sylvester will…
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New Elixir Bar opens in Mt. Pleasant
September 21, 2016Eucalyptus Wellness Company, a locally owned natural health store has added an additional service offering with the addition of their new Elixir Bar. The Elixir Bar serves healthy innovative drinks…
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American Heart Association announces Chicarra Jones as Go Red For Women Spokesperson & Member of 2016-2017 Class of “Real Women”
September 21, 2016
2016-2017 “Real Women” Want ALL Women to “Know Their Numbers” American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women announced today this year’s “Real Women,” national spokespeople for the cause. This group…
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American Heart Association announces Chicarra Jones as Go Red For Women Spokesperson & Member of 2016-2017 Class of “Real Women”
September 21, 2016
2016-2017 “Real Women” Want ALL Women to “Know Their Numbers” American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women announced today this year’s “Real Women,” national spokespeople for the cause. This group…
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$3M grant available to help defense contractors diversify
September 21, 2016
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and Department of Commerce are making $3 million available to help defense contractors diversify their business and become less dependent on U.S.…
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$3M grant available to help defense contractors diversify
September 21, 2016
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and Department of Commerce are making $3 million available to help defense contractors diversify their business and become less dependent on U.S.…
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Frank Elmore inducted into Carolinas Associated General Contractors Hall of Fame
September 21, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Founding shareholder Frank Elmore of Elmore Goldsmith, P.A. was one of five inaugural Class of 2016 Hall of Fame inductees at the Carolinas Associated General Contractors Annual…
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Frank Elmore inducted into Carolinas Associated General Contractors Hall of Fame
September 21, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Founding shareholder Frank Elmore of Elmore Goldsmith, P.A. was one of five inaugural Class of 2016 Hall of Fame inductees at the Carolinas Associated General Contractors Annual…
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Unemployment rate falls to 5.1%, fourth consecutive monthly drop
September 21, 2016
South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped for the fourth consecutive month to 5.1 percent in August from 5.2 percent in July. Unemployment fell by 3,856 people to 116,998. Employment…
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Unemployment rate falls to 5.1%, fourth consecutive monthly drop
September 21, 2016
South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped for the fourth consecutive month to 5.1 percent in August from 5.2 percent in July. Unemployment fell by 3,856 people to 116,998. Employment…
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New Elixir Bar opens in Mt. Pleasant
September 21, 2016
Eucalyptus Wellness Company, a locally owned natural health store has added an additional service offering with the addition of their new Elixir Bar. The Elixir Bar serves healthy innovative drinks…
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BCSD exceeds aggressive student enrollment projections
September 20, 2016
Berkeley County School District (BCSD) continues to experience significant growth in student enrollment, increasing by 755 students from last year to this year. The 2016-2017 Day 10 Attendance Count totaled…
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Dorchester County hires Tiffany Norton as Public Information Officer
September 20, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – On September 19, 2016, Tiffany Norton became Dorchester County’s first official Public Information Officer (PIO). In her new role as PIO, Ms. Norton will oversee the county’s social media…
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Dr. Pastides’ State of the University speech
September 20, 2016
University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides delivered his annual State of the University address to the community on September 14. Thank you and good morning to all.…
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Dr. Pastides’ State of the University speech
September 20, 2016
University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides delivered his annual State of the University address to the community on September 14. Thank you and good morning to all.…
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Mashburn Construction celebrates anniversary
September 20, 2016
Mashburn Construction has been celebrating all year, but officially, the company is 40 years old today September 20, 2016. In 1962, Harry Mashburn sat in class at NC State University…
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Mashburn Construction celebrates anniversary
September 20, 2016
Mashburn Construction has been celebrating all year, but officially, the company is 40 years old today September 20, 2016. In 1962, Harry Mashburn sat in class at NC State University…
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Kids Teeth launches annual calendar contest featuring patients’ drawings
September 19, 2016
Mount Pleasant pediatric dental office Kids Teeth is asking its patients for help creating a 2017 calendar. Current Kids Teeth patients are invited to submit an original drawing for consideration…
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Palmetto Woodturners transforming beautiful wood into meals for families
September 19, 2016The Palmetto Woodturners, part of the American Association of Woodturners, is hosting Bowls for the Hungry for Harvest Hope Food Bank on Thursday, September 29 at the Hall at Senate’s…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented both the Buyer and Seller in the 3.95 Acre Sale in North Charleston, SC
September 19, 2016
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Milton Thomas, CCIM, SIOR, represented the Seller, Rogers Investment Co. in the sale of a 3.95 Acre Tract located on Ladson Road, North Charleston, South Carolina. Will…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Seller in the Sale of 3,247 SF Office Condo in Charleston, SC
September 19, 2016
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Bob Nuttall, SIOR, CPM and Lindsey Halter represented the Seller, Mooring Capital Fund, LLC, in the sale of a 3,247 SF office condo located at 1470…
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Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan — The “Smart, Easy Way” to Save
September 19, 2016
September is National College Savings Month, and Treasurer Curtis Loftis wants to increase awareness among South Carolina families about the importance of saving early for college with a 529 plan.…
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SC Aerospace names new board members
September 19, 2016
Steve Prout of Solar Atmospheres, Todd Sharpley of GKN, and Paul V. Kumler of KTM Solutions have joined the Advisory Board for SC Aerospace. The Board is comprised of industry…
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SC Technical College System names new president
September 19, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education has named Dr. Tim Hardee to be the next president and executive director of the SC Technical College System.…
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SC Technical College System names new president
September 19, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education has named Dr. Tim Hardee to be the next president and executive director of the SC Technical College System.…
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Benefitfocus names Jeffrey Laborde Chief Financial Officer
September 19, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNFT), a leading provider of cloud-based benefits management software, today announced that Jeffrey Laborde has been appointed chief financial officer, effective Sept. 15, 2016.…
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Local Mayors prepare for Homelessness Summit
September 19, 2016
The municipalities of the City of Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant and Summerville are hosting a homelessness summit entitled “House Charleston.” The event will be held in the auditorium of…
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East Bay Company, Ltd. announces lease of restaurant space at 215 East Bay
September 19, 2016
East Bay Company, Ltd. announces that Property Manager/Leasing Agent, Faith Geiger, represented the company as the Landlord in the leasing of 4786 square feet of restaurant space on the first…
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Voterheads launches free email alert service nationally to over 1,400 cities and counties across the U.S.
September 19, 2016Voterheads announced today that citizens in all counties and cities across the country will be able to stay informed on local issues by registering online at www.Voterheads.com. “We are excited…
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Voterheads launches free email alert service nationally to over 1,400 cities and counties across the U.S.
September 19, 2016
Voterheads announced today that citizens in all counties and cities across the country will be able to stay informed on local issues by registering online at www.Voterheads.com. “We are excited…
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South Carolina Department of Agriculture announces Farm Aid grants
September 16, 2016
Farmers still recovering from last October’s devastating flood have some relief in sight. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is mailing checks for the South Carolina Farm Aid grants on…
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