Lee & Associates Charleston honored with 2014 Costar Power Broker Award
September 15, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – LEE & ASSOCIATES CHARLESTON has been selected by CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP), the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces, to receive…
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South Carolina ranked No. 1 for jobs linked to foreign investment
September 15, 2015IBM-Plant Location International report ranks S.C. first,ahead of both Tennessee and Kentucky COLUMBIA, SC – For the third time in the last four years, IBM-Plant Location International (IBM-PLI)…
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FrontDoor Communities will build in Summers Corner
September 15, 2015
SUMMERVILLE, SC – FrontDoor Communities, represented by Carolina One New Homes, is among the featured builders at the ambitious new community, Summers Corner located in Summerville, SC. FrontDoor Communities, with…
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Science and Mathematics Governor’s School celebrates 18 National Merit Semifinalists
September 15, 2015
HARTSVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is proud to announce that 18 members of the Class of 2016 were recently named National Merit…
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Avison Young Office Lease – 171 Church Street
September 15, 2015
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Leslie Fellabom represented Twobeetwo Associates, LLC in the leasing of 2,075 SF office space located at 171 Church Street in…
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M. Dumas & Sons reinvests in historic downtown Charleston store with $2M renovation
September 15, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Over the past few months, M. Dumas & Sons, Charleston’s iconic menswear retailer, has invested approximately $2 million into the renovation of its iconic King Street retail store…
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NAI Avant facilitates ±7,400 for Cooper River Brewing Company
September 15, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Dexter Rumsey, Senior Broker with NAI Avant’s Charleston office, recently represented the landlord, 2207 Mechanic Street, LLC, in the leasing of ±7,400 square feet at 2207 Mechanic Street…
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57,600 SF Warehouse Sold – Colleton County
September 15, 2015
WALTERBORO, SC – Charlie Moore, principal and broker-in-charge of Carolina Commercial, LLC, recently brokered the industrial sale of 57,600 SF at 304 Thunderbolt Drive in Walterboro, SC. Carolina Commercial represented…
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MUSC Foundation Board names new members, officers
September 14, 2015
CHARLSTON, SC – The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Foundation Board announced its recently elected officers. Mr. Carlos E. Evans, Retired Wells Fargo Bank Executive, Charlotte, was elected chair. …
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South Carolina’s Camp Happy Days featured charity of the Taste of the South 2015 Gala receives $194,638 donation
September 14, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Camp Happy Days is proud to announce that we were the featured charity for the 2015 Taste of the South Gala, an annual black-tie charity gala in…
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57,600 SF Warehouse Sold – Colleton County
September 14, 2015WALTERBORO, SC – Charlie Moore, principal and broker-in-charge of Carolina Commercial, LLC, recently brokered the industrial sale of 57,600 SF at 304 Thunderbolt Drive in Walterboro, SC. Carolina Commercial represented…
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Eighth Annual Autumn on the Ashley Oct. 10-11 at Magnolia Gardens
September 14, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – More than 50 vendors will exhibit wood cravings, paintings, textiles, pottery, jewelry, culinary oils and photographs during the 8th Annual Autumn on the Ashley Crafts Fair at…
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Chief’s Report signed for Charleston Harbor Post 45
September 14, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District announces the signing of the Chief’s Report for the Charleston Harbor Post 45 Deepening Project, allowing the project to continue…
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SBA opens Disaster Loan Outreach Center in South Carolina
September 14, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that a Disaster Loan Outreach Center will open Wednesday, Sept. 16 to assist businesses and residents in applying for low-interest…
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South Carolina Ports Authority generates $6.3 billion impact on Lowcountry economy, $53 billion statewide
September 14, 201523,000 Lowcountry jobs attributed to SCPA . . CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) generates $6.3 billion in annual economic activity in the Lowcountry region and $53 billion statewide, according…
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MUSC ends fiscal year with $73.1 million in donations
September 14, 2015Total giving jumps 66 percent, foundation surpasses half-billion mark for first time CHARLESTON, SC – Philanthropic support of the Medical University of South Carolina jumped 66 percent during fiscal…
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CBRE’S Charleston office grows through new hires and promotions
September 14, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate and investment firm, announced that Mary Winkle, Brooke Parongoa and Amy Smith have joined the brokerage and asset services teams in…
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Connected car leader Zubie names insurance industry veteran to head business development
September 14, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Zubie, a leading connected car provider to insurance companies, automotive and fleet businesses, and consumers, announced the addition of seasoned insurance and telematics leader Craig Lozofsky as…
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Party for the Parks returns with new venue for 2015
September 14, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Parks Conservancy’s largest fundraiser is back this fall. Hundreds of party-goers will fill Cannon Park to celebrate Charleston’s parks with food, drinks, music, live entertainers…
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Trident Health welcomes new Physician to Palmetto Adult and Children’s Urology
September 14, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Samuel Walker Nickles, M.D., has joined the team of physicians at Palmetto Adult and Children’s Urology in Summerville. In addition to his role at the practice, Dr.…
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National Arts in Education Week in Berkeley County
September 14, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – National Arts in Education Week begins this week, and schools in Berkeley County have planned several events to celebrate. Berkeley County School District’s Coordinator for Fine Arts,…
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City of Charleston releases report for new Board of Architectural Review Concepts
September 14, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The City of Charleston and the Historic Charleston Foundation hired architectural consultant Andres Duany and his firm DPZ to study and propose changes to the City’s Board…
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Darkness to Light announces new Board Member
September 14, 2015
Charleston local Sebastian Steadman joins organization Board of Directors CHARLESTON, SC – Darkness to Light (D2L) announced the appointment of Sebastian Steadman of Charleston to the organization’s Board of Directors.…
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Clemson Alumni Association announces five new board members
September 14, 2015CLEMSON, SC — Five alumni have been named to the Clemson Alumni Association’s board of directors. The new board members are: Joni Byars of Greenville, who graduated…
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South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 Plan receives national recognition for strong investment performance and low fees
September 14, 2015
Most Recent Rankings by Savingforcollege.com show South Carolina’s College Savings Program is a National Leader in Investment Performance and Low Fees COLUMBIA, SC – State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis, Jr.,…
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Kirchner Konstruktionen establishing U.S. headquarters in the Upstate
September 14, 2015
Company Investing More Than $1 Million In Greenville County Operations GREENVILLE, SC – Kirchner Konstruktionen GmbH (Kirchner), a German company that specializes in the planning, design, simulation and commissioning…
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Clemson Alumni Association announces five new board members
September 14, 2015CLEMSON, SC — Five alumni have been named to the Clemson Alumni Association’s board of directors. The new board members are: Joni Byars of Greenville, who graduated…
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Aran USA, Inc. establishing first U.S. facility in Greenville County
September 13, 2015
Company Investing $5.2 Million In Upstate Operations COLUMBIA, SC – Aran Packaging, a leading company in the liquid packaging industry, is establishing its first United States operations in Greenville…
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NAI Avant brokers two leases for Metro PCS in North Charleston and Goose Creek
September 12, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Jered Wilkerson, Broker with NAI Avant’s Charleston team, recently represented the tenant, LP Communications of SC, Inc. (d/b/a Metro PCS), in leasing retail space in North Charleston…
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American College of the Building Arts awarded $6000 grant by the South Carolina Arts Commission
September 11, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The American College of the Building Arts (ACBA) has been awarded a $6000 grant by the South Carolina Arts Commission for the 2015 fiscal year. The support…
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SBA offers disaster assistance to residents of South Carolina affected by severe storms and flooding
September 11, 2015
South Carolina businesses and residents affected by severe storms and flooding on Aug. 30-31, can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet…
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SBA offers disaster assistance to residents of South Carolina affected by severe storms and flooding
September 11, 2015
South Carolina businesses and residents affected by severe storms and flooding on Aug. 30-31, can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet…
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U.S. Department of Commerce invests nearly $2 million to support health care workforce training in South Carolina
September 11, 2015
ORANGEBURG, SC – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that the Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a nearly $2 million grant to Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College (OC Tech)…
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U.S. Department of Commerce invests nearly $2 million to support health care workforce training in South Carolina
September 11, 2015
ORANGEBURG, SC – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that the Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a nearly $2 million grant to Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College (OC Tech)…
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Dominion Foundation awards $25,000 to College of Charleston for research equipment
September 10, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Dominion Foundation has awarded the College of Charleston a grant of $25,000 that is purposed to purchase scientific equipment for two environmental research stations at Dixie…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy seeking proposals for Hampton Park Café, multi-use community center
September 10, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Parks Conservancy is seeking a partner to develop, operate and manage a new multi-use community center and café at Hampton Park. Today the Conservancy released…
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Insurance Broker Palmer & Cay Re-Launches Operations in Texas
September 10, 2015
Howard McClure Named President of Texas Entity CHARLESTON, SC – Independent insurance broker Palmer & Cay has re-formed operations in Dallas, Texas with the naming of Howard H. McClure III as…
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Down Syndrome Association of the Lowcountry hosts the 12th Annual Buddy Walk on October 4th at Etiwan Park in Daniel Island
September 10, 2015
The Buddy Walk is a day-long festival celebrating our children, friends and community members with Down syndrome. CHARLESTON, SC – The Buddy Walk is a national event celebrated around the country in…
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Land management project will expand Ashley River wildlife habitat
September 10, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – A different kind of boat will be launched Thursday at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens to start a three-year effort to improve wildlife habitat and water quality in…
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Phenomenal growth in Berkeley County School District
September 10, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – It is projected that by the 2016-2017 academic year, Berkeley County School District will have experienced a 21 percent increase in students in the last 10…
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The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston celebrates 32nd anniversary of keeping families close
September 10, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston (RMHCC) was built 32 years ago as a home away from home for families of seriously ill children who must…
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The Charleston Museum kicks off its natural history fundraising campaign
September 10, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Museum announced the upcoming renovation of its Natural History Gallery, scheduled for implementation in mid-2017. The Museum’s fundraising campaign for this project will officially kick…
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Noisy Oyster celebrates 25 years with a facelift and menu enhancements
September 9, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Fourth generation restauranteur Wade Boals and business partner Brett Yearout showcased the new renovations and menu enhancements at both Noisy Oyster Restaurant locations, located at 7842 Rivers…
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Institute for Applied Neuroscience signs exclusive license for minimally-invasive spine surgery implant
September 9, 2015
MUSC’s IAN creates partnership with Amendia, Georgia-based device company CHARLESTON, SC – The Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) Institute for Applied Neurosciences (IAN) has successfully licensed a new, patented,…
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Noted golf course architect Clyde Johnston joins Eagle Cove Development Team
September 9, 2015
MANNING, SC – Clyde Johnston Designs of Hilton Head Island, S.C., has joined the development team for the master-planned Eagle Cove community in Manning, South Carolina. The acclaimed golf course architecture…
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Noted golf course architect Clyde Johnston joins Eagle Cove development team
September 9, 2015
MANNING, SC – Clyde Johnston Designs of Hilton Head Island, S.C., has joined the development team for the master-planned Eagle Cove community in Manning, South Carolina. The acclaimed golf course architecture…
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$5 million federal grant awarded to SC Technical College System to expand apprenticeship in South Carolina
September 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – September 9, 2015 – Today, the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) awarded the SC Technical College System a $5 million grant to expand…
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$5 million federal grant awarded to SC Technical College System to expand apprenticeship in South Carolina
September 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – September 9, 2015 – Today, the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) awarded the SC Technical College System a $5 million grant to expand…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2015 Angels
September 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2015 Angels
September 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary…
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