The University of South Carolina sets new research award record
August 30, 2016
Led by projects like stroke recovery research and school improvement initiatives, the University of South Carolina set a new record this year for research and sponsored awards, bringing in more…
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The GSSM Foundation to lead Startsville, the Hartsville community’s downtown Innovation Center
August 30, 2016
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics Foundation has entered a partnership with the City of Hartsville to open a new, off-campus entrepreneurship hub known as Startsville: the…
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The GSSM Foundation to lead Startsville, the Hartsville community’s downtown Innovation Center
August 30, 2016
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics Foundation has entered a partnership with the City of Hartsville to open a new, off-campus entrepreneurship hub known as Startsville: the…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina Prepares for Industrial Expansion
August 30, 2016
Key Takeaways Robust interest led to record absorption in the second quarter. South Carolina’s industrial market absorbed nearly 4.9 million square feet leading to a vacancy rate of 7.0%. South…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina Prepares for Industrial Expansion
August 30, 2016
Key Takeaways Robust interest led to record absorption in the second quarter. South Carolina’s industrial market absorbed nearly 4.9 million square feet leading to a vacancy rate of 7.0%. South…
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Three Rosen Hagood attorneys named 2017 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in Charleston
August 30, 2016
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized three Rosen Hagood attorneys with the designation of 2017 “Lawyer of the Year” for their respective practice areas in Charleston. Only one attorney…
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Charleston-based Terressentia opens distillery in Kentucky
August 29, 2016Charleston, South Carolina based Terressentia Corporation announce the opening of its bourbon distillery in Owensboro, Kentucky. The historic 26 acre distillery dates back to the late 1800’s and is now…
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Phillips Staffing promotes Debbie Bright to Senior Recruiter
August 29, 2016Phillips Staffing has promoted Debbie Bright to Senior Recruiter in its corporate office, effective immediately. Phillips Staffing is one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution…
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Ziff Properties acquires self-storage facility
August 29, 2016Ziff Properties, Inc. announced the acquisition of Beltline Self Storage, a 51,285-square-foot self-storage facility in Anderson, SC. The property was purchased for $4.56 million and included the assumption of CMBS…
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PharmRight and Zipit Wireless partner to develop connected medication dispensing system
August 29, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC. and GREENVILLE, SC – PharmRight Corporation, a healthcare technology company that empowers people with complex medication regimens to live independently; and Zipit Wireless, a pioneer in connected platform…
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MUSC registers annual economic impact of $3.8 billion in Charleston metro area
August 29, 2016Institution responsible for nearly 28,000 jobs and more than $1.8 billion in income CHARLESTON, SC – Each year, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has an economic impact of…
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Local builder recognized at the 2016 Southeast Building Conference
August 29, 2016
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Sabal Homes took home four awards at the 35th Annual Aurora Awards in Florida this past month. The prestigious design competition is affiliated with the Southeast Building…
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HealthSouth and Tidelands Health announce joint venture in South Carolina
August 29, 2016
MURRELLS INLET, SC – HealthSouth Corporation (NYSE: HLS) and Tidelands Health have formed a joint venture to own and operate Tidelands’ existing inpatient rehabilitation hospital. The hospital is located at…
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HealthSouth and Tidelands Health announce joint venture in South Carolina
August 29, 2016
MURRELLS INLET, SC – HealthSouth Corporation (NYSE: HLS) and Tidelands Health have formed a joint venture to own and operate Tidelands’ existing inpatient rehabilitation hospital. The hospital is located at…
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Phillips Staffing promotes Debbie Bright to Senior Recruiter
August 29, 2016
Phillips Staffing has promoted Debbie Bright to Senior Recruiter in its corporate office, effective immediately. Phillips Staffing is one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution…
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Ziff Properties acquires self-storage facility
August 29, 2016
Ziff Properties, Inc. announced the acquisition of Beltline Self Storage, a 51,285-square-foot self-storage facility in Anderson, SC. The property was purchased for $4.56 million and included the assumption of CMBS…
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NAI Avant facilitates continued growth for restaurant Urban Cookhouse
August 26, 2016NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn,SIOR and Jeff Hein, SIOR recently represented Urban Cookhouse in a ±3,055 square foot (SF) lease at 1126-1130 Bowman Road in Mount Pleasant, SC. The…
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King Charles Inn welcomes Ray Berrouet as Director of Sales
August 26, 2016King Charles Inn, a historic hotel located in the heart of downtown Charleston, welcomes Ray Berrouet to its staff. Berrouet has joined the King Charles Inn team as its Director…
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Shane Whiddon named Executive Chef at Virginia’s on King, announces new menu featuring Lowcountry favorites
August 26, 2016Virginia’s on King, a restaurant specializing in quintessential Lowcountry cuisine in the heart of Charleston, announced that Shane Whiddon has been hired as Executive Chef. A Georgia native with more…
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Perry hired as CYDC Associate VP of Development
August 26, 2016
Carolina Youth Development Center has hired Sara Perry as its new Associate VP of Development. Perry brings a variety of nonprofit skills to CYDC, with experience in general administration, finance,…
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Boeing extends commitment to the RBC Heritage
August 26, 2016
The Heritage Classic Foundation announced that Boeing has signed a five-year extension as presenting sponsor of the RBC Heritage. The new agreement runs through 2021. The RBC Heritage Presented by…
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Honda of South Carolina expanding manufacturing facility
August 26, 2016
Company Investing $45 Million To Create 250 New Jobs Honda of South Carolina Manufacturing, Inc., a company that specializes in the manufacturing of world-class all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and side-by-side (SxS)…
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Honda of South Carolina expanding manufacturing facility
August 26, 2016
Company Investing $45 Million To Create 250 New Jobs Honda of South Carolina Manufacturing, Inc., a company that specializes in the manufacturing of world-class all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and side-by-side (SxS)…
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Shane Whiddon named Executive Chef at Virginia’s on King, announces new menu featuring Lowcountry favorites
August 26, 2016
Virginia’s on King, a restaurant specializing in quintessential Lowcountry cuisine in the heart of Charleston, announced that Shane Whiddon has been hired as Executive Chef. A Georgia native with more…
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King Charles Inn welcomes Ray Berrouet as Director of Sales
August 26, 2016
King Charles Inn, a historic hotel located in the heart of downtown Charleston, welcomes Ray Berrouet to its staff. Berrouet has joined the King Charles Inn team as its Director…
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NAI Avant facilitates continued growth for restaurant Urban Cookhouse
August 26, 2016
NAI Avant senior brokers Roger Winn,SIOR and Jeff Hein, SIOR recently represented Urban Cookhouse in a ±3,055 square foot (SF) lease at 1126-1130 Bowman Road in Mount Pleasant, SC. The…
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Renewable energy expert to lead research, education at Clemson’s North Charleston site
August 25, 2016
A renewable energy expert who has held several leadership positions in industry and academia will play a central role in building Clemson University’s new research and graduate education programs at…
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BCSD students improve ACT scores
August 25, 2016
The ACT is a nationally administered, standardized paper-and-pencil test that helps colleges evaluate candidates (kaptest.com). Berkeley County School District’s class of 2016 was the first class required by the state…
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Red Cross helps thousands in Louisiana; provides shelter, food, relief supplies
August 25, 2016More than 70 Red Crossers from South Carolina Helping Families in Louisiana The American Red Cross remains on the ground in Louisiana, with volunteers across nearly half of the state…
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Seasoned real estate professional Angela Hawkins joins William Means Real Estate
August 25, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – Angela Hawkins, a real estate professional for nearly two decades, has joined William Means Real Estate as a new real estate agent. Hawkins has worked in almost…
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Red Cross helps thousands in Louisiana; provides shelter, food, relief supplies
August 25, 2016
More than 70 Red Crossers from South Carolina Helping Families in Louisiana The American Red Cross remains on the ground in Louisiana, with volunteers across nearly half of the state…
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Charleston Metro Chamber names W. Brian Moody as 2016 Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award Winner
August 24, 2016
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce names the late W. Brian Moody as the winner of the 2016 Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award. The prestigious award, given annually as part…
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Riley Institute announces finalists for Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence
August 24, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced the three finalists for the 2016 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence. The winner of the award will be…
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Riley Institute announces finalists for Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence
August 24, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced the three finalists for the 2016 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence. The winner of the award will be…
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Neuroene Therapeutics awarded $225,000 STTR research grant
August 24, 2016Startup rooted in MUSC investigators’ efforts to find new anti-seizure drugs CHARLESTON, SC – Neuroene Therapeutics, a startup company born from unique research by two Medical University of South Carolina…
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Rawle Murdy adds Digital Marketing Associate Lauren Creel to staff
August 24, 2016Rawle Murdy, an integrated full-service marketing agency, announced its newest member to staff, Lauren Creel. Creel has joined the Rawle Murdy team as a Digital Marketing Associate. A University of…
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Ziff Properties acquires neighborhood center
August 24, 2016Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the acquisition of The Shops at Salem Fields, a 44,900-square-foot Food Lion-anchored retail center, located in Fredericksburg, VA. The property was purchased for $4.575 million.…
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Rawle Murdy adds Digital Marketing Associate Lauren Creel to staff
August 24, 2016
Rawle Murdy, an integrated full-service marketing agency, announced its newest member to staff, Lauren Creel. Creel has joined the Rawle Murdy team as a Digital Marketing Associate. A University of…
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Ziff Properties acquires neighborhood center
August 24, 2016
Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the acquisition of The Shops at Salem Fields, a 44,900-square-foot Food Lion-anchored retail center, located in Fredericksburg, VA. The property was purchased for $4.575 million.…
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CresCom Bank’s Litchfield branch welcomes Jackie Black as branch manager/banking officer
August 23, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – CresCom Bank welcomed Jackie Black as the new branch manager/banking officer for its Litchfield Branch. Black joins the CresCom Bank team from TD Bank (previously Carolina First Bank)…
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MUSC e-visit launches for MUSC Health patients
August 22, 2016Successful employee pilot program demonstrates time and cost savings CHARLESTON, SC – MUSC patients, who sometimes struggle with getting time off work or a fast appointment for routine illnesses, can now…
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Hai Yao appointed to new Ernest R. Norville Endowed Chair in Biomedical Engineering
August 22, 2016
A Clemson University professor who plays a key role in bringing together some of South Carolina’s leading minds for bioengineering research is the new Ernest R. Norville Endowed Chair in…
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Local reverse mortgage firm rebrands with new Reverse Mortgage USA
August 22, 2016
Local Reverse Mortgage Firm Rebrands with New Reverse Mortgage USA CHARLESTON, SC – As part of a rebranding and name change, David Heilman has been named director of sales…
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Ladd James joins Hood Construction
August 22, 2016
Hood Construction Company announces the addition of Ladd James to our Project Management Team. Ladd joined Hood Construction this spring, bringing with him over 17 years of experience in the…
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Ladd James joins Hood Construction
August 22, 2016
Hood Construction Company announces the addition of Ladd James to our Project Management Team. Ladd joined Hood Construction this spring, bringing with him over 17 years of experience in the…
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Folly Beach to host fireworks show this Labor Day weekend
August 22, 2016
Labor Day Weekend Fireworks Show will take place at 3rd Block West on Sunday, September 4 While high-tides forced the cancellation of Folly Beach’s 4th of July fireworks show, the…
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Avison Young Office Lease | 498 Wando Park Blvd
August 22, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Gerry Schauer, CCIM and Jeremy Willits represented the landlord, First Point Properties, LLC in the lease extension of a 1,550…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys selected for inclusion in 2017 “Best Lawyers”
August 22, 2016CHARLESTON, SC – Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide, has named David M. Swanson the Best Lawyers’ 2017 Charleston, SC Litigation – Real Estate “Lawyer of the Year.” Only a…
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Bowles named Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction
August 22, 2016
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Dr. Gretchen Bowles, band director at Hanahan High School, was recently selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by The National Society of High School Scholars…
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Accounting firm relocates Upstate headquarters to expanded offices in response to growth
August 22, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – Strong business growth and a need for “additional, state-of-the-art space from which to serve clients” has led Graydon Thompson CPAs to relocate the firm’s headquarters from its…
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