SCDOT reviews flood damage & costs with SCDOT Commission
December 3, 2015
Interim SCDOT Secretary Christy A. Hall reported the damage costs to South Carolina’s Highway System as a result of the 1,000 year flood stands at $137 million. Of that $137…
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Of Mice and Men opens at Threshold Repertory Theatre this January
December 3, 2015
Threshold Rep, Charleston’s professional theatre company brings the heart-wrenching classic, Of Mice and Men to the stage this January. Based on the award-winning novel by John Steinbeck, Of Mice and…
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AgFirst Farm Credit Bank announces results of 2015 Director elections
December 3, 2015
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank has elected William Robinson of St. Matthews, S.C., as its newest Director. He will serve a four-year term, which will expire Dec. 31, 2019. Directors John…
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USA eShop continues to grow European sales for US manufacturers
December 3, 2015
USA eShop LLC, an ecommerce business that exclusively sells ‘Made in USA’ products in Europe, has shown an average 25% increase in sales per month since August of this year.…
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CresCom Bank expands, adds three new team members
December 2, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC– CresCom Bank, the community bank leader within the Carolinas, has added three new team members to its Charleston and North Myrtle Beach markets. Charleston, S.C. Marie Hartwell joins…
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Save and Sea the Magic at the South Carolina Aquarium while helping local flood victims
December 2, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC — It’s the perfect opportunity to help neighbors who’ve lost so much after historic flooding hit the Lowcountry this past October. Now through the end of December, guests…
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Amanda Diehl joins CresCom Bank as Vice President and Internal Auditor
December 2, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – CresCom Bank, the community bank leader within the Carolinas, continues its growth with the addition of Amanda Diehl as the bank’s newest vice president/internal auditor. Diehl joins the…
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The Brandon Agency continues to grow, adding four new team members to its media department
December 2, 2015
MYRTLE BEACH, SC — The Brandon Agency, the largest and most awarded privately held integrated marketing communications firm in the Carolinas, has expanded its media department with the addition of two media…
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Santa Claus is Coming to California Dreaming
December 2, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – California Dreaming will be hosting a special complimentary dinner for Camp Happy Days families who have children battling cancer on Sunday, December 6th from 4:30 – 6:00…
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Children’s Village and Holiday Potpourri spices Magnolia’s Christmas scene
December 2, 2015
A Children’s Village, holiday train rides and an assortment of child-friendly and pet-lover activities will make the Christmas season bright at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. The Children’s Village, a cluster…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces new International Strategy and Trade Division
December 2, 2015
Former director of Global Business Development Ford Graham to lead new division The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced the establishment of a new International Strategy and Trade Division.…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease – 1589 Cedarhurst Road
December 2, 2015
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Michael Sease & Rob Howell represented PPG Industries Securities, Inc. in the leasing of 40,000 SF industrial space located at…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Landlord in the Lease Renewal of 1,839 SF Industrial Space in Charleston, SC
December 1, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s J. Ryan Welch represented the Landlord, Northwoods Center Business Park, LLC, in the lease renewal of 1,839 SF of Flex space located…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Buyer in the Sale of 6,000 SF Flex/Warehouse Facility in North Charleston, SC
December 1, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s J. Ryan Welch represented the Buyer, SunRay Flooring, in the Purchase of the 6,000 SF Flex/Warehouse Facility located at 7385 W Spartan…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Sublessor in Leasing 9,211 SF of Office Space Downtown Charleston, SC
December 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Jon Chalfie represented the Sublessor, The History Press, in the sublease of 9,211 SF office space located within the SCRA Innovation Center at…
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South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis, Jr. launches Financial Education Program with Charleston Elementary Schools
December 1, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis, Jr. joined educators from Orange Grove Charter School to launch the Future Scholar Financial Literacy Program, an interactive, web-based financial…
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Crop insurance claim clarifications for South Carolina Farmers
December 1, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Pursuant to a request by South Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Hugh Weathers, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) has released a memorandum related to crop…
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Avison Young Retail Lease – 77 Market Street
December 1, 2015
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Vitré R. Stephens represented Color, Inc. in the leasing of 3,667 SF Retail Space located at 77 Market Street in…
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Lowcountry AIDS Services releases report on HIV/AIDS epidemic in Charleston
December 1, 2015
The Charleston community is facing a HIV epidemic, especially among young people under the age of 30, according to a new report by Lowcountry AIDS Services. The local nonprofit released…
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#GivingTuesday
December 1, 2015
Now in its fourth year, #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Observed on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.)…
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South Carolina REALTORS® continues flood victim assistance program through December
November 30, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) in partnership with the National Association of REALTORS® has extended its REALTORS® Relief Foundation (RRF) flood assistance program toDecember 31, 2015. The program was originally set to…
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Kiawah Island Real Estate – October Sales Summary
November 30, 2015
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC – Kiawah Island Real Estate ended October with $23 million in sales, which resulted from 24 closed transactions during the month. Year to date, Kiawah Island Real Estate has a total closings…
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SOL Partners with Ronald McDonald House throughout the Holiday Season
November 30, 2015
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Throughout this holiday season, SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Mt. Pleasant will be raising money to help families whose children are being treated for serious illnesses. For…
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Life Cycle Engineering certified as Fully Qualified Navy Validator
November 30, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) has been certified as a Fully Qualified Navy Validator (FQNV) by the Office of Navy Certifying Authority in San Diego, CA. In this…
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West Ashley Senior Center community forum
November 30, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC — The City of Charleston will host a community forum to present the latest information on the design of the new senior center coming to West Ashley. The public…
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Emanuel A.M.E. Church plans to donate over $1MM to Mother Emanuel families and survivors
November 30, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) has indicated it is ready to start distributing the funds from donations made to the church in honor of the tragedy there…
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Carly Fiorina Town Hall hosted by Low Country Chapter of Credit Unions
November 30, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – The Low country Chapter of Credit Unions is pleased to announce it will be hosting presidential candidate Carly Fiorina for a town hall discussion. The event…
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Avison Young Office Lease – 5935 Rivers Avenue
November 30, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer represented the landlord, Haykora, LLC, in the lease extension of a 38,840 SF office…
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Gov. Nikki Haley’s request for FEMA Individual Assistance extension granted
November 30, 2015
S.C. Flood Survivors Now Have Until January 4 To Apply For Federal Aid Governor Nikki Haley announced that her request for a 30 day extension of the registration period for…
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David Kent is 2016 South Carolina REALTORS® President
November 30, 2015
David Kent, Realtor® and Broker in Charge of The Real Buyer’s Agent in Charleston, is South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) 2016 president. Kent was inaugurated in a ceremony at the association’s September…
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Two CCSD Schools recognized by Apple for integration of technology
November 30, 2015The Charleston County School District is proud to announce that Apple has recognized both Drayton Hall Elementary and R.B. Stall High School as Apple Distinguished Schools for the 2015-2017 school…
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Casual for a Cause: Collins & Lacy Seeks 2016 Denim Day Recipients
November 30, 2015
Firm employees donate more than $3,000, to date, to statewide non-profits in 2015 COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is reaching out to non-profit organizations in South Carolina to be…
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Animal Society exceeds $350,000 to set event record
November 30, 2015
5,000 people raised over $350,000 at Charleston Animal Society’s 16th Annual Celebrity Chili Cook-off & Oyster Roast, presented by The Post and Courier last Saturday. Proceeds from the event will…
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Carolina Financial Corporation announces proposed offering of common stock
November 30, 2015
Carolina Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CARO), the parent company of CresCom Bank, announced that it has commenced an underwritten offering of approximately $25 million of its common stock. The underwriters will…
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DEW receives Disaster Recovery Grant from U.S. Department of Labor
November 30, 2015
The Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) received a $3.2 million National Dislocated Workers Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The grant will be used to assist with…
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Two CCSD Schools recognized by Apple for integration of technology
November 30, 2015
The Charleston County School District is proud to announce that Apple has recognized both Drayton Hall Elementary and R.B. Stall High School as Apple Distinguished Schools for the 2015-2017 school…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler brokers industrial lease
November 27, 2015NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Alex Irwin of Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler represented the landlord, Olana, Inc., in the lease of 12,000 square feet of office and warehouse space at 3138…
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Celebrate the Holidays Under the sea at the South Carolina Aquarium
November 27, 2015Dive into the Sea-son with Scuba Claus, Snow Days, and Shark on the Shelf Tis the season for special holiday fun at the South Carolina Aquarium. Starting Nov. 27,…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler brokers industrial lease
November 27, 2015NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Alex Irwin of Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler represented the landlord, Olana, Inc., in the lease of 12,000 square feet of office and warehouse space at 3138…
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DHEC reopening additional shellfish harvesting areas in Charleston County
November 25, 2015The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) will reopen additional shellfish harvesting areas in Charleston County previously closed due to excessive rainfall, the agency announced today. “Water quality…
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Zack Jarrett joins MGC’s Charleston office
November 24, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – McAngus Goudelock & Courie, a regional insurance defense firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Zack Jarrett to the firm’s Charleston office. Jarrett’s practice focuses on…
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SCRA and MATIMOP announce S.C.-Israel R&D Award
November 24, 2015
Columbia-based CIRTEMO Approved for Research Funding SCRA and MATIMOP (Israeli Industry Center for R&D) on behalf of the Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS) in the Israeli Ministry of…
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TechCXO opens Charleston office
November 24, 2015
Veteran Sales & Marketing Executive Jack Liles to Lead TechCXO’s Silicon Harbor Presence CHARLESTON, SC – TechCXO®, a leading provider of C-Suite-level strategic and functional consulting services for technology companies,…
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SCMEP announces appointment of new president
November 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – SCMEP, a non-profit resource for South Carolina manufacturing companies, announced that the Board of Directors has unanimously elected Chuck Spangler as President. “After a thorough and deliberate…
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2016 Piccolo Spoleto Craft Shows call for artists
November 23, 2015Fine Crafts Shows Charleston, LLC is issuing a call for fine craft artists to participate in the 2016 Piccolo Spoleto Craft Shows, which will be held May 27-29 and June…
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The Charleston Regional Development Alliance hires new Marketing Services Manager
November 23, 2015
The Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA) is pleased to welcome Jamie DeMent as the organization’s new Marketing Services manager. Jamie DeMent brings experience in marketing, graphic design, web project development,…
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MUSC announces new chief communication and marketing officer
November 23, 2015
Candidate’s leadership philosophy, career evolution help her stand out Sheila Champlin, M.A., has been named Chief Communication and Marketing Officer, a new position at The Medical University of South…
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Zack Jarrett joins MGC’s Charleston office
November 23, 2015
McAngus Goudelock & Courie, a regional insurance defense firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Zack Jarrett to the firm’s Charleston office. Jarrett’s practice focuses on workers’ compensation. Jarrett…
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Palmetto Carriage Works sets the pace for the holidays – pre and post
November 23, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Palmetto Carriage Works, the oldest carriage company to offer guided horse and mule-drawn tours in the historic city of Charleston, S.C., will be offering free carriage rides to…
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Gov. Nikki Haley requests expedited aid for South Carolina farmers
November 23, 2015
No South Carolina Farmer With “A Viable Business Should Lose That Business Solely Because Of This Flood” COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today requested assistance from United States Department…
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