Container volume up three percent at South Carolina Ports

  May 18, 2016

CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Ports Authority reported a 2.8 percent increase in twenty foot-equivalent unit (TEU) volume fiscal year to date, handling 1.6 million TEUs since July 2015. SCPA…

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Container volume up three percent at South Carolina Ports

  May 18, 2016

CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Ports Authority reported a 2.8 percent increase in twenty foot-equivalent unit (TEU) volume fiscal year to date, handling 1.6 million TEUs since July 2015. SCPA…

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Elyse Chubb Welch awarded CCIM designation

  May 18, 2016

Elite designation in the commercial real estate industry requires extensive study and professional accomplishments Colliers International’s Elyse Chubb Welch was awarded the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation by the…

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Blackbaud expanding Berkeley County operations

  May 18, 2016

Software And Services Leader To Build New World Headquarters, Create 300 New Jobs CHARLESTON, SC – Blackbaud, the leading provider of software and services for the global philanthropic community, is…

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Paul Padron appointed Principal of Deer Park Middle School

  May 18, 2016

Charleston County School District (CCSD) announces that Paul Padron has been appointed Principal at Deer Park Middle School. Padron has served as Interim Associate Superintendent of the Middle School Learning…

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era-contact USA launching Pickens County operations

  May 18, 2016

Project Will Bring $3.6 Million In New Capital Investment era-contact USA, a global manufacturing leader of electrical railway couplings, is launching its North American manufacturing headquarters in Pickens County. The…

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era-contact USA launching Pickens County operations

  May 18, 2016

Project Will Bring $3.6 Million In New Capital Investment era-contact USA, a global manufacturing leader of electrical railway couplings, is launching its North American manufacturing headquarters in Pickens County. The…

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Avison Young Industrial Lease – 4450 Goer Drive

  May 18, 2016

Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Alan Bolduc, CCIM, SIOR & Courtney L. Marous represented Bentley World Packaging in the subleasing of 53,855 sf industrial building…

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Graham supports Zika funding

  May 18, 2016

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after voting to move forward with legislation which provides $1.1 billion in funding for American efforts to stop…

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Graham supports Zika funding

  May 18, 2016

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after voting to move forward with legislation which provides $1.1 billion in funding for American efforts to stop…

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Paul Padron appointed Principal of Deer Park Middle School

  May 18, 2016

Charleston County School District (CCSD) announces that Paul Padron has been appointed Principal at Deer Park Middle School. Padron has served as Interim Associate Superintendent of the Middle School Learning…

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Frampton Construction grows Charleston team by two

  May 17, 2016

Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, construction services, and sustainability services throughout the Carolinas, continues to add to the head count…

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Avison Young Office Lease – 465 W. Coleman Boulevard

  May 17, 2016

Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Gregg Legerton represented the tenant, Employers Health Network Holdings, LLC in the lease of a 4,100 sf office space located at 465 W.…

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House overrides Governor’s Farm Aid veto

  May 17, 2016

House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement today after the South Carolina House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly (112-2) to override Governor Haley’s Farm Aid veto. “The South…

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Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. expanding operations in York County

  May 17, 2016

Expansion To Bring More Than $8 Million In Capital Investment Sunbelt Rentals, Inc., one of the largest equipment rental companies in North America, is continuing its commitment to York County…

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Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. expanding operations in York County

  May 17, 2016

Expansion To Bring More Than $8 Million In Capital Investment Sunbelt Rentals, Inc., one of the largest equipment rental companies in North America, is continuing its commitment to York County…

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New study examines State’s teacher shortage

  May 17, 2016

South Carolina not producing enough teachers to fill vacancies For several years, data from the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement’s (CERRA’s) Supply and Demand Survey Reports have indicated…

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New study examines State’s teacher shortage

  May 17, 2016

South Carolina not producing enough teachers to fill vacancies For several years, data from the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement’s (CERRA’s) Supply and Demand Survey Reports have indicated…

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BCSD schools receive major grants from Google

  May 17, 2016

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Four schools in Berkeley County School District received significant grant funding from Google totaling $172,458. The grants were awarded to enhance computer and technology opportunities for students.…

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Two groups receive apprenticeship grants for innovative workforce programs

  May 17, 2016

The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Tri-County Technical College have been awarded apprenticeship grants from the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB), which made available $267,000 for innovative apprenticeship…

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Two groups receive apprenticeship grants for innovative workforce programs

  May 17, 2016

The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Tri-County Technical College have been awarded apprenticeship grants from the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB), which made available $267,000 for innovative apprenticeship…

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Benjamin Winkler chooses Carolina One Commercial

  May 16, 2016

Benjamin R. Winkler, a recent Business Administration graduate of the College of Charleston has elected to pursue a commercial real estate career with Carolina One Real Estate. A native of…

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S.C. Chamber announces H.R. Professional of the Year

  May 16, 2016

The State Chamber is proud to announce the South Carolina H.R. Professional of the Year, Sharon Sellers, President of SLS Consulting, LLC, who was named at our 2016 H.R. Conference…

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‘Herd’ of Dallas buses arrives in Charleston

  May 16, 2016

The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) has purchased five 2003 NABI-brand buses from Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). As part of an ongoing initiative to update the fleet, the…

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United Community Bank honors top performers for first quarter

  May 16, 2016

United Community Bank recently honored ten individuals and six branch teams for their outstanding performance during the first quarter of 2016. This recognition is part of the bank’s quarterly Sales…

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Columbia attorney William Witherspoon to lead SC Bar

  May 16, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia attorney William K. Witherspoon will be installed as the 2016-17 president of the South Carolina Bar on Thursday, May 19, during the Bar’s House of Delegates meeting at…

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Columbia attorney William Witherspoon to lead SC Bar

  May 16, 2016

COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia attorney William K. Witherspoon will be installed as the 2016-17 president of the South Carolina Bar on Thursday, May 19, during the Bar’s House of Delegates meeting at…

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‘Herd’ of Dallas buses arrives in Charleston

  May 16, 2016

The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) has purchased five 2003 NABI-brand buses from Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). As part of an ongoing initiative to update the fleet, the…

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