CARTA Operations partner Transdev hires Stephen Beck as Operations Manager
November 23, 2015CARTA operations partner Transdev hires Stephen Beck as operations manager Illinois native brings nearly a decade of public transit experience CHARLESTON, SC – CARTA operations partner Transdev welcomes Stephen Beck to its…
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Redmon Joins Phillips Staffing as Director of Strategic Initiatives
November 23, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has named Rick Redmon to its leadership team as Director of Strategic…
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Strong demand for office space spawns higher rents, propels new development in Charleston
November 23, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Key metrics continue to show strong and sustained growth for Charleston’s local and regional economy through the third quarter of 2015. As the Charleston economic boom continues,…
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Southern Hospitality at its best at the next South Carolina Aquarium Good Catch Dinner
November 23, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC— Lowcountry food and fine dining is on tap at the next South Carolina Aquarium Good Catch Dinner, taking place at High Cotton, Tuesday, Dec.1, at 6:30 p.m. The…
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Charleston Animal Society named best local nonprofit
November 23, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Thousands of people from across the Lowcountry (and even the nation) were voting for their favorite Charleston nonprofits by sending texts as part of the 2015 “Giving…
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CARTA Operations partner Transdev hires Stephen Beck as Operations Manager
November 23, 2015
CARTA operations partner Transdev hires Stephen Beck as operations manager Illinois native brings nearly a decade of public transit experience CHARLESTON, SC – CARTA operations partner Transdev welcomes Stephen Beck to its…
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Strong demand for office space spawns higher rents, propels new development in Charleston
November 23, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Key metrics continue to show strong and sustained growth for Charleston’s local and regional economy through the third quarter of 2015. As the Charleston economic boom continues,…
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Redmon joins Phillips Staffing as Director of Strategic Initiatives
November 23, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has named Rick Redmon to its leadership team as Director of Strategic…
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Nexsen Pruet Selects 2015 Diversity Scholars
November 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Nexsen Pruet has awarded law school scholarships to three minority students who are planning careers in North and South Carolina. The 2015 NP Scholars are Christina Anderson, Tanisha…
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Nexsen Pruet Selects 2015 Diversity Scholars
November 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Nexsen Pruet has awarded law school scholarships to three minority students who are planning careers in North and South Carolina. The 2015 NP Scholars are Christina Anderson, Tanisha…
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Elliott Davis Decosimo’s internship program consistently recognized as one of the Best in the Nation
November 19, 2015
Elliott Davis Decosimo announced the firm was ranked second in the nation for best overall internships by Vault.com, an influential source of ratings and insights for students and professionals. This…
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Avison Young Retail Leases James Island Center to Exemplar Fitness
November 19, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Avery Homes & Vitré R Stephens and represented the landlord, James Island Center, LLC in the lease of a 6,000SF…
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Avison Young Retail Leases James Island Center to Health Smart
November 19, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Avery Homes & Vitré R Stephens and represented the landlord, James Island Center, LLC in the lease…
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Avison Young Retail Lease – 1525 Old Trolley Road
November 19, 2015
SUMMERVILLE, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Avery Homes & Vitré R Stephens and represented the landlord, Trolley Square, LLC in the lease of a 1,200 SF…
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Coastal Structures begins construction on Stokes Eye Center in Florence and Claw House Restaurant in Murrells Inlet
November 19, 2015
GEORGETOWN, SC – Georgetown-based construction company, Coastal Structures – a leading commercial and industrial construction firm – began construction last week on the new office for Stokes Eye Center in…
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SCRA Technology Ventures celebrates investment
November 19, 2015
SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch presented a “big check” investment yesterday evening at the Charleston Chamber’s Perfect Pitch event. Good Done Great is a for-profit, Benefit Corporation…
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Jefferson Awards Foundation adds three community leaders to its board
November 19, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Jefferson Awards Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a culture of service across America, announced today that three new members have been appointed to the…
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MUSC dedicates the Zucker Institute for Applied Neurosciences
November 19, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The Medical University of South Carolina(MUSC) has dedicated the Zucker Institute for Applied Neurosciences (ZIAN), a research and development center aimed at fast-tracking the creation of new devices,…
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BCSD performing at or above state averages
November 19, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District (BCSD) Report Card shows that BCSD is performing at or above state averages, according to results released yesterday by the South Carolina…
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Diamonds Direct to open newest location in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
November 19, 2015
MT. PLEASANT, SC – Diamonds Direct, a direct diamond importer based in Charlotte, N.C., plans to open the doors at its new Mt. Pleasant location in early December. This marks the…
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Poet, author to recite poem about Charleston church massacre in A&E show on Nov. 20
November 19, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC — Marcus Amaker, a Charleston poet and author, will read his poem, “Black Cloth,” as part of the televised special “Conversations on Race in America” following the “Shining a Light:…
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MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, partners kick off “Quit & Win” contest
November 19, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) Hollings Cancer Center and community partners have teamed up to give smokers another reason to stop smoking for today’s American Cancer…
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Celebrity Chili Cook-Off November 21st ready to go!
November 19, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – The 2015 Chili Cook-off & Oyster Roast is scheduled for November 21st at the Citadel Football Stadium (1pm –5pm) and has more than 100 teams signed-up to participate. …
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Avison Young Office Lease – 295 Seven Farms Road
November 19, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Jeremy Willits represented the landlord, 295 Seven Farms Road, LLC in the lease extension of a 250 SF office space…
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Avison Young Retail Sale – 6055 White Horse Road
November 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate announced that John Odom & Rakan Draz represented Jeet Singh in the sale of 4,800 SF retail building located at 6055 White…
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SCDOR Teams with IRS, State Tax Agencies, and Industry Leaders to fight Tax Refund Fraud
November 19, 2015
South Carolina Department of Revenue Director Rick Reames joined IRS Commissioner John Koskinen, tax preparation and software developer industry leaders, and other state tax agency executives in Washington, D.C. to…
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Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP announces Jimmy Sfiris as Partner in Assurance Services
November 19, 2015
Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP (DHG) announced that Jimmy Sfiris was admitted into the firm’s partnership, effective November 1, 2015. Sfiris was admitted as a Partner in Assurance Services in the…
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Gary Brantley honored as one of 20 To Know in North Charleston
November 19, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Gary Brantley, President of Brantley Construction Company, has been recognized as one of 20 To Know in North Charleston. Presented by North Charleston Magazine, the accolade pays tribute to…
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CCSD Graduation Rate Up For 2014/2015 School Year
November 19, 2015The Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced today that the high school graduation rate for the 2014/2015 school year was 83.8 percent, an increase of 3.5 percentage points. While the…
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Get to know Jay Whitehair, Principal at Laing Middle School
November 19, 2015
Jay Whitehair is the principal at Laing Middle School for Science and Technology and brings his positive attitude with him wherever he goes. According to students and staff, he is…
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Guy Ackerman promoted to director of sales at Lennar Coastal Carolinas
November 19, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Lennar, one of Charleston’s largest and most reputable homebuilders, has promoted Guy Ackerman to director of sales in its Coastal Carolinas Division. Helping to lead the Division…
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West Branch Commerce Park site receives CSX Select Site designation
November 18, 2015
CSX today announced that a portion of the West Branch Commerce Park in Berkeley County, South Carolina has been designated a CSX Select Site. Select Sites are development-ready properties along…
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New Wideman/Davis Dance Work seeks to encourage dialogue about the legacy of Confederate Symbolism
November 18, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Wideman/Davis Dance, the UofSC Dance Program’s resident professional dance company, will present their original evening-length work, Ruptured Silence: Racist Symbolism and Signs, December 1-4 at Drayton Hall…
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PRISM Awards for Single-Family Homes on Daniel Island
November 18, 2015
DANIEL ISLAND, SC – JacksonBuilt Custom Homes was awarded two 2015 PRISM Awards by the Charleston Home Builders Association for two home projects on Daniel Island. JacksonBuilt was honored twice in the…
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Cane Bay Middle partners with STEM Visions for student career fair
November 18, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Cane Bay Middle School (CBM) and STEM (science, engineering, technology, and math) Visions are collaborating to host the region’s first career fair for students that combines…
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Trident Health Earns ‘Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®’ Recognition from The Joint Commission
November 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – For the fifth year in a row, Trident Health facilities have been recognized as aTop Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor…
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World AIDS Day shines lights on HIV epidemic in Charleston
November 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – While the HIV epidemic may seem like something that happens in other places, the numbers show HIV is very much an epidemic hitting the Lowcountry. On World…
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CCSD Graduation Rate Up For 2014/2015 School Year
November 18, 2015The Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced today that the high school graduation rate for the 2014/2015 school year was 83.8 percent, an increase of 3.5 percentage points. While the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: education, on-the-move
Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP announces Jimmy Sfiris as Partner in Assurance Services
November 18, 2015Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP (DHG) announced that Jimmy Sfiris was admitted into the firm’s partnership, effective November 1, 2015. Sfiris was admitted as a Partner in Assurance Services in the…
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Gary Brantley honored as one of 20 To Know in North Charleston
November 18, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Gary Brantley, President of Brantley Construction Company, has been recognized as one of 20 To Know in North Charleston. Presented by North Charleston Magazine, the accolade pays tribute to…
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Guy Ackerman promoted to director of sales at Lennar Coastal Carolinas
November 18, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Lennar, one of Charleston’s largest and most reputable homebuilders, has promoted Guy Ackerman to director of sales in its Coastal Carolinas Division. Helping to lead the Division…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: construction, on-the-move, residential-real-estate
Get to know Jay Whitehair, Principal at Laing Middle School
November 18, 2015Jay Whitehair is the principal at Laing Middle School for Science and Technology and brings his positive attitude with him wherever he goes. According to students and staff, he is…
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Party for a Cause at the South Carolina Aquarium
November 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC — Get your tickets for a night out among the aquatic surroundings of the South Carolina Aquarium at the Sea Life by Starlight Party, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.…
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The Joint Chiropractic donates to South Carolina Chiropractic Association Flood Fund
November 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC— In the wake of South Carolina’s devastating 1,000-year flood, The Joint® Chiropractic, a leader in chiropractic care, has rallied in support of South Carolina Doctors of Chiropractic. Franchisees…
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CresCom Bank adds six members to growing team
November 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC– CresCom Bank, the leader in community banking throughout the Carolinas, adds six new team members to its growing staff this month. Additions include: Southport, N.C. Michelle Beal joins…
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Avison Young office lease – 525 East Bay Street
November 18, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Leslie M. Fellabom represented Grayson Thomas, LLC in the lease expansion of 2,770 SF office space located…
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HRC Releases LGBT Equality Scores of South Carolina Companies in 2016 Corporate Equality Index
November 18, 2015
WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today released the 2016 Corporate Equality Index, an annual report…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces Scrooges and Angels for 2015
November 18, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today the 20th annual Scrooges and Angels list of 2015. Ten Angels as well as one Honorary Angel were…
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South Carolina Ports Authority container volume up seven percent
November 18, 2015
New economic study attributes 1 in 12 Midlands jobs to Port operations LEXINGTON, SC – Today the South Carolina Ports Authority announced a fiscal year-to-date container volume increase of seven…
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S.C. Businesses to Pay Lowest Federal Unemployment Taxes for 2015
November 18, 2015
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has approved giving the full 5.4 percent tax reduction on business federal unemployment taxes (FUTA) for 2015 to South Carolina businesses. This is in…
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