Touchpoint Communications adds Stettner as account executive
July 28, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – Michael Stettner has joined Touchpoint Communications as account executive. He has a diverse professional background, having worked at tech start-ups in Houston and as a Senate messenger…
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Magnolia Gardens and Lowcountry Dog promoting dog adoptions
July 27, 2016
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, considered one of America’s most dog-friendly destinations, has partnered with Lowcountry Dog Magazine to offer free annual memberships to families that adopt a dog in August…
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AT&T names new Vice President and General Manager for Georgia/South Carolina
July 27, 2016
ATLANTA, GA – AT&T announces the appointment of industry leader Marvy Moore as vice president and general manager. Moore will oversee operations in Georgia and South Carolina. Moore will lead…
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AT&T names new Vice President and General Manager for Georgia/South Carolina
July 27, 2016
ATLANTA, GA – AT&T announces the appointment of industry leader Marvy Moore as vice president and general manager. Moore will oversee operations in Georgia and South Carolina. Moore will lead…
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KeenanSuggs Insurance acquired by Hub International
July 27, 2016
Hub International Limited (Hub), a leading global insurance brokerage, announced today that it has agreed to acquire the assets of KeenanSuggs Insurance Inc. (KeenanSuggs). Terms of the acquisition were not…
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KeenanSuggs Insurance acquired by Hub International
July 27, 2016
Hub International Limited (Hub), a leading global insurance brokerage, announced today that it has agreed to acquire the assets of KeenanSuggs Insurance Inc. (KeenanSuggs). Terms of the acquisition were not…
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NAI Avant procures ±7,446 square foot office lease in North Charleston
July 27, 2016NAI Avant senior broker Paul Hartley, SIOR recently represented the tenant, SC Youth Advocate Program (SCYAP), Inc. in the expansion of their office located at 4975 Lacrosse Road in North…
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NAI Avant procures ±7,446 square foot office lease in North Charleston
July 27, 2016
NAI Avant senior broker Paul Hartley, SIOR recently represented the tenant, SC Youth Advocate Program (SCYAP), Inc. in the expansion of their office located at 4975 Lacrosse Road in North…
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ECCO increases client access to healthy and fresh food
July 26, 2016
New refrigerated cargo van and Farmers Market supports nonprofit mission MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – East Cooper Community Outreach, aka ECCO, will host the third Fresh and Free Client Choice Farmers Market…
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Nexsen Pruet’s John Sowards elected as chair of Public Employee Benefit Authority
July 26, 2016The Board of Directors for the South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA) has elected Nexsen Pruet member (partner) John Sowards as its Chairman. The vote came at the PEBA…
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Voterheads launches free service to monitor local and county governments across South Carolina
July 26, 2016Voterheads announced today that citizens in all 46 South Carolina counties will be able to stay informed on local issues by registering online at www.Voterheads.com. Subscribers enter a zip code…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter of 2016
July 26, 2016Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.3 million, or $0.49 per diluted share for…
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Voterheads launches free service to monitor local and county governments across South Carolina
July 26, 2016
Voterheads announced today that citizens in all 46 South Carolina counties will be able to stay informed on local issues by registering online at www.Voterheads.com. Subscribers enter a zip code…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter of 2016
July 26, 2016Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.3 million, or $0.49 per diluted share for…
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Nexsen Pruet’s John Sowards elected as chair of Public Employee Benefit Authority
July 26, 2016
The Board of Directors for the South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA) has elected Nexsen Pruet member (partner) John Sowards as its Chairman. The vote came at the PEBA…
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Will Sherrod Represented the Tenant in the Lease of 1,833 SF of Retail Space in Jacksonville, NC
July 25, 2016
Will Sherrod, CCIM with Lee & Associates Charleston represented the Tenant, Firehouse Subs in the lease of 1,833 SF of retail space at 4200 Western Boulevard in Jacksonville, North Carolina.…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease | 4663 Franchise Street
July 25, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Todd Garrett represented the landlord, Palms Preferred Properties, LLC in the lease of a 2,400 sf industrial space located at 4663 Franchise Street…
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Archaeologists find elusive 16th-century Spanish fort on Parris Island
July 25, 2016
Nearly 40 years after finding the remains of the 16th-century town of Santa Elena on present-day Parris Island in Beaufort County, South Carolina, archaeologists have discovered San Marcos, one of…
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Mayor Tecklenburg announces West Ashley Farmers Market
July 25, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – This fall the City of Charleston will host a pilot farmers market west of the Ashley. The West Ashley Farmers Market will be held on Wednesday evenings from…
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Carolina Metal Castings expanding operations in Jasper County
July 25, 2016
Expansion Projected To Bring More Than $3 Million Of New Investment JASPER COUNTY, SC – Carolina Metal Castings, a full-service provider of aftermarket metal castings, is expanding its manufacturing operations…
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Carolina Metal Castings expanding operations in Jasper County
July 25, 2016
Expansion Projected To Bring More Than $3 Million Of New Investment JASPER COUNTY, SC – Carolina Metal Castings, a full-service provider of aftermarket metal castings, is expanding its manufacturing operations…
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Dixon Hughes Goodman donates 593,464 pounds of food in Count the Cans campaign
July 25, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – As part of its fifth annual Count the Cans campaign, Dixon Hughes Goodman donated 593,464 pounds of food and more than 1,150 service hours to local hunger…
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O2 Fitness announces monthly Athleta fitness series open to public
July 25, 2016O2 Fitness Clubs is teaming up with women’s fitness wear company Athleta to offer a free-to-the-public, in-store fitness series. The 45-minute group exercise classes led by premier O2 Fitness instructors…
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O2 Fitness announces monthly Athleta fitness series open to public
July 25, 2016
O2 Fitness Clubs is teaming up with women’s fitness wear company Athleta to offer a free-to-the-public, in-store fitness series. The 45-minute group exercise classes led by premier O2 Fitness instructors…
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Tickets on sale now for the Southern Fried Chicken Challenge
July 22, 2016
Buy Early and Save on Tickets for Charleston’s Southern Fried Chicken Challenge on Saturday, October 22 WHO: Southern Fried Chicken Challenge WHAT: On Saturday, October 22 at The Grove at…
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S.C. Arts Commission awards $3.1 million in grants
July 22, 2016The South Carolina Arts Commission has awarded $3,148,120 in grants to South Carolina communities, artists, arts organizations and schools for the 2017 fiscal year as of July 1. “We are…
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Santee Cooper Board approves 2016C bond sale
July 22, 2016
MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved the sale of $52.4 million in revenue obligation bonds during a special telephonic board meeting. The proceeds will be…
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“The Power of Exceptional Leadership” published by Charleston business consultant to help tomorrow’s leaders fill leadership void
July 22, 2016Charleston business consultant Shirlie Taylor announces the publication of “The Power of Exceptional Leadership.” Available on Amazon.com in both softcover and Kindle e-book versions, the book is written to encourage…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2016
July 22, 2016
DEW Executive Director Cheryl Stanton’s Statement: “It has been 15 years since our unemployment rate has been this low. Businesses are putting their trust in us that we can provide…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2016
July 22, 2016
DEW Executive Director Cheryl Stanton’s Statement: “It has been 15 years since our unemployment rate has been this low. Businesses are putting their trust in us that we can provide…
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S.C. Arts Commission awards $3.1 million in grants
July 22, 2016
The South Carolina Arts Commission has awarded $3,148,120 in grants to South Carolina communities, artists, arts organizations and schools for the 2017 fiscal year as of July 1. “We are…
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“The Power of Exceptional Leadership” published by Charleston business consultant to help tomorrow’s leaders fill leadership void
July 22, 2016
Charleston business consultant Shirlie Taylor announces the publication of “The Power of Exceptional Leadership.” Available on Amazon.com in both softcover and Kindle e-book versions, the book is written to encourage…
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Vitré R. Stephens named Vice President at Avison Young
July 21, 2016
The Charleston office of Avison Young announced that its commercial real estate broker, Vitré R. Stephens, a retail specialist, has been named a Vice President. The Vice President title is…
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Gerry Schauer named Vice President at Avison Young
July 21, 2016
The Charleston office of Avison Young announced that its commercial real estate broker, Gerry Schauer, CCIM, an office specialist, has been named a Vice President. The Vice President title is…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease | 2551 Oscar Johnson
July 20, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Roger K. Davis in the leasing of 2,533 sf industrial space located at 2551 Oscar Johnson in…
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Ryan Welch Represented the Landlord in the Lease of 5,000 SF of Industrial Space in Summerville
July 20, 2016
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Ryan Welch represented the Landlord, Charleston LDC in the lease of 5,000 SF of industrial space at 114 Ashland Drive in Summerville, SC. Trad Dyches of…
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Will Sherrod Represented the Seller in the Sale of 12,480 SF Retail Center in North Charleston, SC
July 20, 2016
Will Sherrod, CCIM with Lee & Associates Charleston represented the Seller, Corbett Rivers Avenue, LLC in the sale of the retail shopping center at 6554 Rivers Avenue in North Charleston,…
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Avison Young Office Lease | 1483 Tobias Gadson Boulevard
July 20, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Gregg Legerton represented the landlord, Tobias, LLC in the lease of a 778 sf office space located at 1483 Tobias Gadson Boulevard in…
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RBC extends commitment to RBC Heritage and RBC Canadian Open
July 20, 2016
The PGA TOUR, RBC, Golf Canada and the Heritage Classic Foundation jointly announced that RBC has signed six-year extensions as title sponsor of both the RBC Heritage and the RBC…
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Colliers Industrial Report: Strong Market Leads to Further Expansion
July 20, 2016
Key Takeaways A resurgence of manufacturing in Charleston is leading to utilization of formerly empty facilities and new developments designed to meet the needs of 20,000-50,000 square-foot tenants. Planned Infrastructure…
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The Beach Club promises excellence for business & leisure travelers
July 20, 2016The Beach Club, a waterfront resort and part of the Leading Hotels of the World collection, is nearing completion and set to open this September. Located on Charleston Harbor, the…
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Tina Cundari elected to College of Charleston Foundation Board
July 20, 2016Tina Cundari has been elected to serve a four-year term on the College of Charleston Foundation Board. The Foundation promotes programs of education, research, student development, and faculty development for…
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SC Ports Authority posts 2016 fiscal year volume increase
July 20, 2016
Inland Port Greer achieves record rail moves; SCPA handles highest-ever finished vehicle volume South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) reported growth of container volume and breakbulk tonnage at its Charleston facilities…
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SC Ports Authority posts 2016 fiscal year volume increase
July 20, 2016
Inland Port Greer achieves record rail moves; SCPA handles highest-ever finished vehicle volume South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) reported growth of container volume and breakbulk tonnage at its Charleston facilities…
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SCRA announces new SC Launch Companies
July 20, 2016
Lowcountry and Midlands-based Organizations Accepted into the Program SCRA, a state-chartered organization that furthers South Carolina’s technology economy, today announced the acceptance of Rock Hill-based Lithium Ion Power, LLC, Columbia-based…
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SCRA announces new SC Launch Companies
July 20, 2016Lowcountry and Midlands-based Organizations Accepted into the Program SCRA, a state-chartered organization that furthers South Carolina’s technology economy, today announced the acceptance of Rock Hill-based Lithium Ion Power, LLC, Columbia-based…
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Blue Bell Ice Cream to return to the Carolinas this fall
July 20, 2016
Blue Bell Creameries announced it will be expanding its distribution area in North Carolina and South Carolina in September. Beginning on Sept. 12, products will be available in all of…
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Blue Bell Ice Cream to return to the Carolinas this fall
July 20, 2016
Blue Bell Creameries announced it will be expanding its distribution area in North Carolina and South Carolina in September. Beginning on Sept. 12, products will be available in all of…
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Avison Young welcomes Craig Ascue
July 20, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Craig Ascue has joined the Avison Young team in Charleston, South Carolina. Craig Ascue will be joining Avison Young’s brokerage team and focusing on…
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Lowcountry Food Bank and partners kick off Summer Eats! program
July 20, 2016Hundreds of food insecure children to receive summer meals From July 11th through August 12th, the Lowcountry Food Bank will be offering a special, free “grab-and-go” summer meals program for…
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