SCE&G files for rate adjustment under Base Load Review Act
June 28, 2016
CAYCE, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company, principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG), filed with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina and the South Carolina Office…
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SCE&G files for rate adjustment under Base Load Review Act
June 28, 2016
CAYCE, SC – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company, principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG), filed with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina and the South Carolina Office…
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Nominations open for 2016 James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award
June 28, 2016
Clemson University’s Rutland Institute for Ethics has opened nominations for its annual James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award. This prestigious award recognizes and celebrates a special individual’s actions that…
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S.C. Arts Commission announces Artist Fellows
June 28, 2016
The South Carolina Arts Commission Board has awarded Individual Artist Fellowships to four South Carolina artists in the categories of prose, poetry, dance: choreography and dance: performance. Each artist receives…
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Mandy Coleman of National Restaurant Properties represents Brew Pub
June 28, 2016
Mandy Coleman with National Restaurant Properties, LLC, represented the Tenant, Famulari’s Brew, LLC in the lease of 5656 square feet at 1291 Folly Road on James Island. National Restaurant…
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Choice Hotels announces the expansion of the Cambria hotels & suites brand in North Charleston
June 27, 2016
ROCKVILLE, MD – Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced it has signed an agreement with franchise partner SpringBridge Development LLC and management…
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College Resource Guide released
June 27, 2016
A directory of services for at-risk students and others enrolled in local non-profit colleges and universities has been compiled and made available through participating institutions. Eight of the nine institutions…
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Avison Young Retail Lease – 5117 Dorchester Road
June 27, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Vitré R. Stephens represented Secured Debt investments #24, LLC in the leasing of 4,764 sf retail space located at 5117 Dorchester Road in…
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SCE&G ‘5 for $5’ LED light bulb offer back by popular demand
June 27, 2016
SCE&G is reintroducing a popular offer that gives electric customers an affordable way to purchase energy-efficient light bulbs. With a quick visit to the company’s online EnergyWise Savings Store, customers…
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Beach Company board of directors approves Sergeant Jasper settlement agreement
June 27, 2016
In their quarterly meeting June 24, 2016, The Beach Company’s board of directors voted in favor of the Sergeant Jasper settlement to formalize the agreement for the Sergeant Jasper redevelopment,…
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Call for Artists and Makers: Crafty Feast Now Accepting Vendor Applications for Columbia, S.C.’s Largest Indie Craft Fair, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016
June 27, 2016Crafty Feast – the largest juried indie craft fair in the Midlands region of South Carolina – is accepting vendor applications from now until July 31, 2016 at http://craftyfeast.com for its annual…
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Liberty Fellowship names new Board of Directors
June 27, 2016Seven leaders from across South Carolina make up the new Board of Directors for Liberty Fellowship, with Co-founder Hayne Hipp serving as Chair Emeritus. Active in Liberty Fellowship a combined…
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Choate Construction teams with local Red Cross chapter to promote fire prevention
June 27, 2016
SUMMERVILLE, SC – Choate Construction Company teamed with the American Red Cross in a Smoke Alarm Blitz, visiting homes as part of the Home Fire Safety Campaign. Saturday’s Smoke Alarm…
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Choate Construction teams with local Red Cross chapter to promote fire prevention
June 27, 2016SUMMERVILLE, SC – Choate Construction Company teamed with the American Red Cross in a Smoke Alarm Blitz, visiting homes as part of the Home Fire Safety Campaign. Saturday’s Smoke Alarm…
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AT&T expands access to gigabit speeds to more businesses in 17 South Carolina markets
June 27, 2016
1 Gigabit per Second Internet speeds are now available through AT&T Business Fiber COLUMBIA, SC – AT&T is bringing gigabit internet speeds to even more businesses in 17 South…
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AT&T expands access to gigabit speeds to more businesses in 17 South Carolina markets
June 27, 2016
1 Gigabit per Second Internet speeds are now available through AT&T Business Fiber COLUMBIA, SC – AT&T is bringing gigabit internet speeds to even more businesses in 17 South…
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Announcing Amazon Inspire, a free service for digital educational resources
June 27, 2016
States, school districts and publishers join Amazon on a new journey to make free, quality digital resources easily discoverable for teachers SEATTLE, WA – (NASDAQ: AMZN) – At ISTE 2016,…
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Announcing Amazon Inspire, a free service for digital educational resources
June 27, 2016
States, school districts and publishers join Amazon on a new journey to make free, quality digital resources easily discoverable for teachers SEATTLE, WA – (NASDAQ: AMZN) – At ISTE 2016,…
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BCSD FY 2016-2017 budget received first reading
June 27, 2016MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District (BCSD) FY 2016-2017 General Fund Operating Budget received first reading at the Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 14. The proposed budget funds the…
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Liberty Fellowship names new Board of Directors
June 27, 2016
Seven leaders from across South Carolina make up the new Board of Directors for Liberty Fellowship, with Co-founder Hayne Hipp serving as Chair Emeritus. Active in Liberty Fellowship a combined…
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Call for Artists and Makers: Crafty Feast Now Accepting Vendor Applications for Columbia, S.C.’s Largest Indie Craft Fair, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016
June 27, 2016
Crafty Feast – the largest juried indie craft fair in the Midlands region of South Carolina – is accepting vendor applications from now until July 31, 2016 at http://craftyfeast.com for its annual…
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DHEC encourages HIV testing in recognition of National HIV Testing Day
June 26, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – National HIV Testing Day is June 27, 2016, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging South Carolinians to get tested. “More than…
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DHEC encourages HIV testing in recognition of National HIV Testing Day
June 26, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – National HIV Testing Day is June 27, 2016, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging South Carolinians to get tested. “More than…
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Bank of South Carolina Corporation declares dividend
June 24, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – The Board of Directors of Bank of South Carolina Corporation, (NASDAQ: BKSC) the parent Company for The Bank of South Carolina, declared a quarterly cash dividend of…
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USC budget to address strategic needs, state pay package
June 24, 2016
The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved the $1.5 billion budget for the state’s flagship university system that covers FY17 operations at USC’s eight campuses and Palmetto College…
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USC budget to address strategic needs, state pay package
June 24, 2016
The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved the $1.5 billion budget for the state’s flagship university system that covers FY17 operations at USC’s eight campuses and Palmetto College…
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Florida marine acquistion
June 24, 2016Carolina Commercial, LLC announced the sale of the Fort Lauderdale Boatyard and Marina in Fort Lauderdale, FL to Atlantic Marina Holdings, LLC. Dunston Powell, CCIM with Carolina commercial, LLC represented…
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SCDA introduces new tool to assist farmers with SC Farm Aid application
June 24, 2016
SOUTH CAROLINA, SC – In advance of the application period, farmers can visit a new web page to determine eligibility and find a complete list of necessary documentation that must accompany…
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SCDA introduces new tool to assist farmers with SC Farm Aid application
June 24, 2016
SOUTH CAROLINA, SC – In advance of the application period, farmers can visit a new web page to determine eligibility and find a complete list of necessary documentation that must accompany…
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Graham backs measure to prevent terrorists from purchasing weapons
June 24, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after voting in support of the Collins amendment to prevent terrorists from buying guns. The amendment survived a procedural…
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Graham backs measure to prevent terrorists from purchasing weapons
June 24, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after voting in support of the Collins amendment to prevent terrorists from buying guns. The amendment survived a procedural…
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Florida marine acquistion
June 24, 2016
Carolina Commercial, LLC announced the sale of the Fort Lauderdale Boatyard and Marina in Fort Lauderdale, FL to Atlantic Marina Holdings, LLC. Dunston Powell, CCIM with Carolina commercial, LLC represented…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease – 4663 Franchise Street
June 23, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented the landlord, Palms Preferred Properties, LLC in the lease extension of 2,400 sf Industrial space located at…
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Avison Young Office Lease – 5900 Core Avenue
June 23, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Jeremy Willits represented the landlord, 5900 Core Avenue, LLC, in the lease extension of a 675 sf office space located at 5900 Core…
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Lowcountry AIDS Services hosts special HIV testing events around National HIV Testing Day
June 23, 2016
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1 in 8 people who are living with HIV in the United States are unaware of their…
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Geeks In a Box expands services and rebrands as Kalson Media Group in Mount Pleasant
June 23, 2016
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Charleston has grown from a sleepy southern town into a vibrant East Coast city with a flourishing tech scene. The name, Silicon Harbor, as it has…
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Piccolo Spoleto Craft Show 2016 award winners announced
June 23, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – Fine Craft Shows Charleston, Inc. is pleased to announce the results of Awards judging at the 37th Annual Piccolo Spoleto Fine Crafts Shows. The two weekend shows…
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Ad company turns to crowdfunding to give veterans jobs
June 23, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – Auto-Ad, a veteran-owned outdoor advertising company is turning to crowdfunding to raise $350,000 to train and hire 10 unemployed and homeless veterans to work for the company.…
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Bingham named World Trade Center Charleston Executive Director
June 23, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces Pennie Bingham as Executive Director of World Trade Center Charleston. The Chamber also welcomes two new team members, Grecia Hamilton…
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Amaker named Poet Laureate of the City of Charleston
June 22, 2016
Mayor John Tecklenburg announced the appointment of Marcus Amaker as the first Poet Laureate of the City of Charleston. The position of Poet Laureate of the City of Charleston was…
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Erica Thomas named VP of Marketing Strategies, Inc.
June 22, 2016
Well known and respected in industry circles, Thomas is responsible for the planning and buying of national and regional media with expertise in the medical, financial, communications, hospitality and…
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S.C. Chamber announces 2016 Best Places To Work award winners
June 22, 2016
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, Best Companies Group, and SC Biz are proud to announce the 2016 Best Places To Work in South Carolina. Now in its 11th year,…
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Avison Young industrial land sale – 0 Drop Off Drive in Summerville
June 22, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented First Palmetto Bank in the sale of 67.491 acres of Industrial Land located at…
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Terminix named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina
June 22, 2016Terminix Service, Inc., the largest pest control company in the Palmetto State, has been named one of the Best Places To Work in South Carolina by the South Carolina Chamber…
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Santee Cooper appoints new officers
June 22, 2016
MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors has approved two new officers. Dom Maddalone has been named senior vice president of information systems and chief information officer,…
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Terminix named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina
June 22, 2016
Terminix Service, Inc., the largest pest control company in the Palmetto State, has been named one of the Best Places To Work in South Carolina by the South Carolina Chamber…
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MUSC Children’s Hospital ranks in unprecedented six categories
June 21, 2016
MUSC Children’s Hospital is the only such institution in South Carolina to be ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s 2016-17 edition of “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals.” The latest rankings…
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DEW launches new website to better support workforce development, employers and jobseekers
June 21, 2016
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) has launched a new version of the dew.sc.gov website. The update not only refreshes the look and feel of the site, it…
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DEW launches new website to better support workforce development, employers and jobseekers
June 21, 2016
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) has launched a new version of the dew.sc.gov website. The update not only refreshes the look and feel of the site, it…
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Borgeson Universal Company, Inc. launching Greenville County operations
June 21, 2016
Company investing $4.5 million in new facility The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the County-chartered organization tasked with advancing the area’s economic growth, announced today that Borgeson Universal Company, Inc.,…
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