State House Report: Top Three Things You Need to Know

  June 1, 2015

By Ashley Hunter    Criminal Domestic Violence Bill The House and Senate amended and approved S. 3, the Criminal Domestic Violence bill and sent the bill to Governor Haley last…

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SCRA Technology Ventures Announces Approval

  June 1, 2015

SC Launch Board Authorizes Investment for Charleston Company SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch Board recently approved an investment in Charleston Pharma, based in Charleston, S.C. Charleston Pharma…

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SCRA Technology Ventures Announces Partnership

  June 1, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures announced the partnership of Charleston-based SC Launch Program Client, Job Market Maker, and Resource Partner Network member, Silicon Harbor Communications. “We are pleased to…

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Director Of Planning Going To Atlanta

  May 28, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. announced today that Tim Keane, the City’s Director of Planning, Preservation and Sustainability will be leaving Charleston to become the Commissioner of Planning…

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South Carolina’s Employment Situation April 2015

  May 28, 2015

Employment Continues to Soar – Exceeds 2.1 Million People for the First Time The number of employed South Carolinians broke a major barrier for the first time in April exceeding…

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Avison Young Lease Extension – 7281 Cross Park Drive

  May 27, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented 7281 Cross Park Drive, LLC in the lease extension of a…

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Senator Scott Statement on IRS Data Breach

  May 27, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, released the statement below following the announcement that a data breach at the Internal Revenue…

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Avison Young Office Lease – 40 Calhoun Street

  May 27, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Chris Fraser, CCIM and Leslie M. Fellabom represented Charleston Gateway Center, LLC in the leasing of a…

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Zucker Family Inspiration Room Unveiled

  May 27, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce unveiled the Zucker Family Inspiration Room at a special event on Thursday, March 20. The Zucker Family Inspiration Room is a part…

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MUSC researcher part of new White House BRAIN effort

  May 26, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – For the second time, Joseph A. Helpern, Ph.D., MUSC Department of Radiology and Radiological Science professor and vice chairman for research and professor of neurosciences will participate…

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SC Treasurer’s Office names Director of Investment Management

  May 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis Jr. has appointed West Summers to serve as Senior Assistant State Treasurer. Summers will oversee Investment Management, which invests more than $14…

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Wells Fargo Expands Business Banking Team in the Lowcountry

  May 26, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC –  Wells Fargo & Company announced today that Tradd Rodenberg has been named Business Banking Manager covering the Lowcountry market. Based in Charleston, he is responsible for identifying, acquiring…

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Leadership Charleston Accepts Applications for Class of 2016

  May 26, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Charleston, a highly sought professional development opportunity established in 1974, is now accepting applications for the 2016 class. For over forty years,…

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SC Treasurer’s Office names Director of Investment Management

  May 26, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis Jr. has appointed West Summers to serve as Senior Assistant State Treasurer. Summers will oversee Investment Management, which invests more than $14…

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Ziff Properties Sells Medical Phase

  May 25, 2015

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Ziff Properties, Inc. announced the disposition of the Medical Phase I of Normandy Village, a 23,808-square-foot portion of the center for $1.78 million to a Florida-based private investor. Chad…

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Michael Mansson Joins Ziff Properties

  May 25, 2015

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced Michael Mansson as its new Construction Manager. Mansson will oversee development and construction for Ziff Properties’ elaborate retail portfolio. With a Bachelors Degree…

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Avison Young Office Lease – 874 Whipple Road

  May 25, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Leslie M. Fellabom represented Mt. Pleasant Eye Surgeons, LLC in the leasing of a 3,015 SF office…

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Hawks Secure AAA Championship for the 2nd Year in a Row

  May 21, 2015

HANAHAN, SC – The Hanahan High School Track and Field team recently won their second AAA state championship title in Columbia on Saturday. They scored 97 points on the way to…

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Lee & Associates Charleston Leases 8,610 SF industrial space

  May 21, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Thomas G. Buist, SIOR represented the Landlord, Charleston Neck Partners, LLC, in the lease of an 8,610 SF industrial space located at 1784…

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Frampton Construction expands Charlotte team

  May 21, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Frampton Construction, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, construction services, and sustainability services throughout the Carolinas, hasadded two staff members to its…

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Berkeley County Schools’ Stuff the Bus campaign

  May 21, 2015

MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District is inviting everyone to “get on the bus” to support education in Berkeley County by participating and donating to the District’s annual…

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Surgeon garners appointment at largest federal funding source

  May 21, 2015

MUSC Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery Appointed Chair of NIH Review Committee . CHARLESOTN, SC – John Ikonomidis, M.D., Ph.D., chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC),…

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Avison Young Lease Extension – 119 College Park Road

  May 21, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Johnny Bevon, CCIM represented College Park Center, LLC in the lease extension of a 6,000 SF commercial…

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Avison Young Commercial Sale – 2054 Wambaw Creek Road

  May 21, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Garrett’s Discount Golf Cars, LLC in the sale of a 6,500…

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