Join S.C. neighbors for Famously Hot New Year this Thursday, Dec. 31 with Ms. Lauryn Hill
December 30, 2015
Answers to FAQs, transportation and accommodation details, give to One SC Flood Relief Fund COLUMBIA, SC – Famously Hot New Year – South Carolina’s largest free New Year’s Eve celebration…
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One SC Flood Relief Fund Awards $500,000 in Grants for Flood Recovery
December 30, 2015
The first grant recipients of the One SC Flood Relief Fund, housed at Central Carolina Community Foundation and accepting donations at www.onescfund.org, have been announced. A total of $500,000 in…
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Board authorizes Santee Cooper to execute new contract with Century Aluminum
December 29, 2015
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors authorized management to execute a new power supply contract with Century Aluminum Co., to be effective Jan. 1, 2016. The three-year contract provides that…
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Southern Community Services Celebrates 15 years as Leader in Homeowner Association Management
December 29, 2015Southern Community Services (SCS), the region’s leader in homeowner association management, is celebrating its 15th anniversary of providing professional business, governance, and community management services to more than 160 communities…
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Southern Community Services Celebrates 15 years as Leader in Homeowner Association Management
December 29, 2015
Southern Community Services (SCS), the region’s leader in homeowner association management, is celebrating its 15th anniversary of providing professional business, governance, and community management services to more than 160 communities…
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Over 100 animals found in deplorable condition transferred to safety of Charleston Animal Society
December 28, 2015
108 animals were rescued last night by Charleston County Sheriff’s Office and Charleston Animal Society in what may be the largest animal cruelty rescue operation ever in Charleston County. As…
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Cassandra Jennings appointed interim principal of Cainhoy Elementary/Middle School
December 28, 2015Cassandra Jennings has been appointed to serve as the interim principal of Cainhoy Elementary/Middle School in Cainhoy, South Carolina. Berkeley County School District (BCSD) announced the appointment this afternoon, Friday,…
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Dr. David J. Cole, President of MUSC, is speaking Thurs., Jan. 7th at Small Business Lunch at Halls
December 28, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The King Street Marketing Group and Halls Chophouse welcomes Dr. David J. Cole, President of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) as our guest speakerThursday, January 7th. Dr.…
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Avison Young Multi-Tenant Office/Flex Sale – 502 Wando Park Boulevard
December 28, 2015
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Leslie M. Fellabom and Chris Fraser, CCIM represented Gurney Brothers, LLC in the purchase of a 21,560 SF multi-tenant office/flex building located at…
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Avison Young Retail Lease – 8410 Rivers Avenue
December 22, 2015
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Vitré R. Stephens & Avery Homes represented Fifty-Two Associates in the lease extension of 2,750 SF retail space located at…
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House Ways and Means Chairman prepares Palmetto Farm Aid
December 22, 2015House Ways and Means Chairman Brian White (District 6-Anderson) today announced plans to introduce the first of several legislative responses to the catastrophic flooding the state received this October. The House…
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Avison Young retail lease – 1962 Maybank Highway
December 22, 2015
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Vitré R. Stephens represented Monterey, LLC in the leasing of 730 SF retail space located at 1962 Maybank Highway in…
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NAI Avant arranges office lease in the King and Queen building
December 22, 2015
David Grubbs, Managing Principal with NAI Avant’s Charleston office and broker Scott Peevy, CCIM, recently facilitated an office lease in the King and Queen building located at 145 King Street…
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Ring In The New Year with a special five course dinner at 492
December 21, 2015
On Thursday, December 31, 492 will host a special five course dinner to welcome the new year. Executive Chef Nate Whiting and Pastry Chef Amanee Neirouz created the New Year’s…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Brokers represent the seller for a $2 million warehouse
December 21, 2015
Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler, a leading real estate services firm, is pleased to announce the recent sales transaction of 2076 Wambaw Creek Rd, Charleston, SC. Alex Irwin and George McCutchen,…
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One SC Flood Relief Fund awards $500,000 in grants for flood recovery
December 21, 2015
The first grant recipients of the One SC Flood Relief Fund, housed at Central Carolina Community Foundation and accepting donations at www.onescfund.org, have been announced. A total of $500,000 in…
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Treasurer Loftis Statement on Retirement System Report
December 21, 2015
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis issued the following statement in response to the Legislative Audit Council’s (LAC) report of the South Carolina Retirement System. “I want to thank the LAC…
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Kiawah Island Real Estate – November Sales Summary
December 21, 2015
Kiawah Island Real Estate ended November with $25.5 million in sales, which resulted from 12 closed transactions during the month. Year to date, Kiawah Island Real Estate has a total closings…
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Avison Young Office Sale – 1100 Queensborough Blvd
December 21, 2015
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Leslie M. Fellabom represented Old Trolley Road Properties, LLC in the sale of 2,400 SF office condo located at 1100…
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SCRA Technology Ventures announces new companies
December 21, 2015
Three Companies, One Resource Partner Accepted into SC Launch Program SCRA Technology Ventures announced the acceptance of three South Carolina companies into its SC Launch Program. Charleston-based App Squared…
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GSSM’s virtual engineering program now accepting applications for Class of 2019
December 21, 2015
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is accepting applications for Accelerate, a virtual engineering program, through January 8, 2016 for the Class of 2019. Online applications…
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Cypress Creek Renewables establishing solar power operations in Allendale County
December 21, 2015
Company Investing More Than $8 Million In Solar Project Cypress Creek Renewables, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects, has taken first…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease – 2314 Air Park Road
December 21, 2015
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Tradd Varner represented Shahriar Khazai in the leasing of 15,000 SF industrial building located at 2314 Air Park Road in…
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Santee Cooper announces deal in principle with Century Aluminum
December 19, 2015
Santee Cooper officials announced that Century Aluminum Co. has accepted a deal in principle regarding power supply to the Mt. Holly plant. The agreement is subject to approval by each…
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Year-end spending bill funds new federal courthouse in Greenville
December 18, 2015
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) said he was pleased the year-end spending bill set to be voted on in Congress today contains funding to begin and complete construction of…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation November 2015
December 18, 2015
Employment Gains Set New Record Unemployment Rate Continues To Fall South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell for the sixth consecutive month, declining from 5.6 percent in October to 5.5…
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South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America announces 2016 Board of Directors
December 17, 2015
The South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) is pleased to announce the 2016 Board of Directors. SCPRSA, a statewide professional organization for public relations practitioners,…
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Avison Young Gerry Schauer earned CCIM Designation
December 17, 2015
Avison Young is pleased to announce that Gerry Schauer, CCIM earned his CCIM recently in the third quarter of 2015. The CCIM designation is conferred upon commercial real estate leaders…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease – 7371 East Spartan Blvd
December 16, 2015
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented the Landlord, Carolina Commercial Investors, LLC & Alan Bolduc, CCIM, SIOR represented the Tenant,…
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First Choice by Select Health earns Top Quality Rating among South Carolina Medicaid Plans
December 16, 2015
First Choice by Select Health of South Carolina is the top-rated Medicaid health plan in the state, according to the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s (NCQA’s) Medicaid Health Insurance Plan…
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Berkeley High School Athletic Director/Head Football Coach to take on a new challenge in BCSD
December 16, 2015Berkeley High School Athletic Director and head football coach, Jeff Cruce, will take on a new challenge in Berkeley County School District (BCSD) at the end of the semester after…
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Avison Young Office Lease – 3 Broad Street
December 16, 2015
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer represented the landlord, Three Broad Inc, in the lease extension of a 196 SF office…
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Everydayhero increases its global reach by extending fundraising opportunities to Strava Athletes
December 16, 2015EverydayheroTM, a Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB) company and innovative crowdfundraising platform, continues to enhance the fundraising landscape through its latest integration with Strava, a global leader in fitness tracking, providing…
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Phillips Staffing Adds Tonia Thompson as Human Resources Specialist
December 16, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has added Tonia Thompson as a Human Resources Specialist. Ms. Thompson joins…
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Sustainable Energy Solutions and Solbridge Energy Plan Merger to Form Southern Current
December 16, 2015
Solar developer, Southern Current to be formed January 2016 after merger of Sustainable Energy Solutions and Solbridge Energy. Sustainable Energy Solutions (SES) and Solbridge Energy are pleased to announce a…
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Phillips Staffing adds Tonia Thompson as Human Resources Specialist
December 16, 2015
Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has added Tonia Thompson as a Human Resources Specialist. Ms. Thompson joins Phillips with four…
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Prysmian Group launches the “Make it” recruitment program for engineers with manufacturing experience
December 15, 2015
The Group is dedicating over €160 million to industrial investments and operates 11 plants in North America serving the telecom and energy markets Prysmian Group, world leader in the…
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Avison Young office lease – 498 Wando Park Boulevard
December 15, 2015
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer represented the landlord, First Point Properties, LLC, in the lease extension of a 1,550 SF…
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Winthrop poll shows majority of South Carolinians support increase in gas tax
December 14, 2015
With the General Assembly set to begin session in less than a month, the most recent Winthrop University poll shows South Carolina voters continue to overwhelmingly support decisive action to…
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McCrory Construction expands Southeastern presence with new Greenville office
December 14, 2015Citing “a robust business climate and strong demand from repeat customers and new business,” 98-year-old McCrory Construction Company is adding a regional office in Greenville, South Carolina to serve clients…
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Select Health earns recognition for Multicultural Health Care Excellence from NCQA
December 14, 2015
CLAS program garners only Multicultural Health Care Distinction among all South Carolina health plans Select Health of South Carolina and its First Choice Medicaid health plan have again earned Multicultural…
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Walmart’s two-year, $2.7 billion investment in its U.S. workforce includes more than $52 million for additional raises to associates in South Carolina
December 14, 2015SOUTH CAROLINA – Walmart is making a $2.7 billion investment over two years in its U.S. workforce to raise wages, provide better training and increase scheduling choice and flexibility. As…
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SC Bar Foundation honors Hollings with statewide DuRant award
December 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC — The South Carolina Bar Foundation announce that Senator Ernest Frederick “Fritz” Hollings has been selected as the 2015 DuRant Distinguished Public Service Award recipient for meritorious service…
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Mashburn Construction welcomes Heather Felthaus
December 14, 2015
Mashburn Construction is pleased to welcome a new employee to the company: Heather Felthaus joins Mashburn’s Columbia office as a Project Administrator. Heather has a general studies degree from East…
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Stantec welcomes Christopher Rubens
December 14, 2015
Christopher Rubens, PE, joins Stantec as a transportation engineer in our Charleston, South Carolina office. Rubens is a licensed professional engineer bringing more than four years of experience in transportation…
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Caldwell Commercial lease of 159 Civitas Street #203
December 14, 2015Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the tenant in the lease of 159 Civitas Street, Suite 203, in Mt. Pleasant, SC. The tenant, Snapcastr, is a SaaS company, providing custom…
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Twin Rivers Capital leases 102 Rembert C. Dennis
December 14, 2015Phil Rose of Twin Rivers Capital, LLC has leased the space at 102 Rembert C. Dennis in Moncks Corner. The tenant is Berkeley Home Pharmacy. Twin Rivers Capital, LLC…
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LS3P Announces Merger with Hubbard Architecture LLC
December 14, 2015
LS3P, an architecture, interiors and planning firm founded in Charleston, SC and Hubbard Architecture LLC of Myrtle Beach, SC are thrilled to announce a merger of the two firms as…
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Caldwell Commercial lease of 159 Civitas Street #203
December 14, 2015
Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the tenant in the lease of 159 Civitas Street, Suite 203, in Mt. Pleasant, SC. The tenant, Snapcastr, is a SaaS company, providing custom…
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Walmart’s two-year, $2.7 billion investment in its U.S. workforce includes more than $52 million for additional raises to associates in South Carolina
December 14, 2015
SOUTH CAROLINA – Walmart is making a $2.7 billion investment over two years in its U.S. workforce to raise wages, provide better training and increase scheduling choice and flexibility. As…
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