Precision Metal Fabricators expanding Barnwell County operations
November 3, 2015Company Investing $500,000 To Relocate To A Larger Facility In Williston, S.C. WILLISTON, SC – Precision Metal Fabricators, Inc., a firm that specializes in the manufacturing of metal and fabricated…
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Turner Padget Earns National Recognition as Leading Law Firm in 37 Practice Areas
November 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Turner Padget announced that the firm has been recognized in the 2016 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list. The firm is honored in…
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DEW cuts 2016 Unemployment Tax Rate
November 3, 2015
For the second consecutive year, the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) is cutting the Unemployment Insurance (UI) tax rate, saving South Carolina businesses more than $151 million over…
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Turner Padget Earns National Recognition as Leading Law Firm in 37 Practice Areas
November 3, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Turner Padget announced that the firm has been recognized in the 2016 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list. The firm is honored in…
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The Footlight Players bring holiday classic ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ to the stage
November 2, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Footlight Players will perform a beloved holiday classic this season as they bring to stage “Miracle on 34th Street.” Based on the 1947 Oscar-winning film of the…
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Cainhoy Elementary/Middle awarded Chromebooks
November 2, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Cainhoy Elementary/Middle School (CEMS) was awarded 70 Dell Chromebooks by the Daniel Island Community Fund and Nucor Steel. CEMS Principal, Anthony Dixon, said, “We are excited…
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Charleston American Marketing Association receives Finance Excellence Award
November 2, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston chapter of the American Marketing Association has been honored for its strong financial performance. The chapter received the 2014-15 Finance Excellence Award from the American…
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Eckstrom issues state travel report for fiscal 2015
November 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – SC Controller Richard Eckstrom has issued the latest state Travel Report detailing amounts spent on travel by every state agency in the fiscal year that ended June…
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Auriga Polymers expanding Upstate operations
November 2, 2015
Company Investing More Than $35 Million To Expand Spartanburg County Operations SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC – Auriga Polymers Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, one of…
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Elmore Goldsmith, PA Receives Tier One Ranking in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2016 “Best Law Firms”
November 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – U.S. News – Best Lawyers® have released the 2016 “Best Law Firms” rankings and Elmore Goldsmith, PA, has been recognized in two areas. For the Greenville metropolitan…
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Legendary Ocean Explorer Fabien Cousteau Dives Deep with Talk at Harbison Theatre, Nov. 10, 2015
November 2, 2015Thrilling, educational talk One Ocean, One People will amaze all ages COLUMBIA, SC – In 1963, Fabien Cousteau’s grandfather – famed deep-sea explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau – lived for 30 days…
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Zubie launches in-car Wi-Fi powered by Verizon 4G LTE network
November 2, 2015
Solution offers fast, on-the-go, high-bandwidth Internet access, along with Zubie’s award-winning car and driving data capabilities CHARLESTON, SC – Zubie, a leading connected-car platform and service provider for consumers…
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First Reliance 3Q15 pre-tax income more than triples
November 2, 2015
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company (the “Company”) for First Reliance Bank (the “Bank”), reported third quarter 2015 pre-tax profits reached the highest levels…
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Avison Young Industrial Sale – 2701 Rourk Street
November 2, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Alan Bolduc, CCIM, SIOR represented Carroll Fulmer Holding Corporation in the sale of 9,000 SF truck…
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Legendary ocean explorer Fabien Cousteau dives deep with talk at Harbison Theatre, Nov. 10, 2015
November 2, 2015
Thrilling, educational talk One Ocean, One People will amaze all ages COLUMBIA, SC – In 1963, Fabien Cousteau’s grandfather – famed deep-sea explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau – lived for 30…
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Scott Graves succeeds Jim Deyling as President of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Private Business
October 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Effective Jan., 1, 2016, Scott Graves, president of BlueChoice® HealthPlan, will succeed Jim Deyling as president of the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina private business division. In July,…
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NRT names Pauline Bennett as President of Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® in the Carolinas
October 29, 2015
CHARLOTTE, NC – NRT LLC, the nation’s leading residential real estate brokerage company, announced that Pauline Bennett has been appointed as president of Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® in the Carolinas.…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease – 3260 Industry Drive
October 29, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC -Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Greenhill Associates in the lease extension of 2,000 SF office/warehouse space…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease – 3209 Industry Drive
October 29, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Jeffery & Traci Combs in the leasing of 2,695 SF…
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Kiawah Island Real Estate – September sales summary
October 29, 2015
KIAWASH ISLAND, SC – Kiawah Island Real Estate ended September with $39 million in sales, which resulted from 31 closed transactions during the month. Year to date, Kiawah Island Real Estate has a total closings…
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Ashley Kutz Kelley named officer in S.C. Bar Employment and Labor Law Section
October 29, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC — Womble Carlyle attorney Ashley Kutz Kelley will continue her service to the Employment and Labor Law Section of the South Carolina Bar, serving as Section Secretary for…
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Deadlines Approach for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
October 28, 2015
Deadlines to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) are nearing for 19 of the 24 counties that have been declared eligible for individual assistance by FEMA. Those 19 counties have…
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Berkeley County School Board approves land purchase for Tanner/Foster Creek Elementary School
October 28, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Berkeley County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night, October 27, to approve the land acquisition contract for Tanner/Foster Creek Elementary School proposed by Hanahan City Council.…
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Lee & Associates Charleston represented the landlord in leasing 975 sf of office/warehouse space in North Charleston, SC
October 28, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s J. Ryan Welch, represented the Landlord, L’Wood Associates, LLC, in the lease of975 SF Office/Warehouse Space located at 4365 Dorchester Road, Suite 306, North…
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Caldwell receives grant from Berkeley Electric Cooperative
October 28, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Amanda Caldwell, English teacher at Westview Middle School, received a $1,000 Bright Ideas grant from Berkeley Electric Cooperative to create English Interactive Student Notebooks. The grant…
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Devon Forest Elementary School receives $50,000 Google Community Grant for 1:1 Digital Learning Initiative
October 28, 2015
GOOSE CREEK, SC – Cristie Mitchum has always had a passion for technology. As principal of Devon Forest Elementary, she has observed firsthand the positive impact technology has played in…
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Trident and Summerville Medical Centers earn ‘A’ grade for patient safety in National Hospital Safety Score Report
October 28, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC– Trident and Summerville Medical Centers have each earned an ‘A’ grade for patient safety in the fall 2015 Hospital Safety Score report released nationally by The Leapfrog Group…
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Library consultants seek input for new James Island branch
October 28, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The public has spoken, but we need to hear more. Last November, Charleston County Public Library asked residents if they wanted to pay to build new libraries…
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2nd Sunday on King Street begins 6th year
October 28, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – On November 8, 2nd Sunday on King Street celebrates Autumn and the upcoming holiday season. This month in addition to alfresco dining, shopping opportunities and free 2-hour…
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CresCom Bank welcomes Katie Matthews as Mortgage Loan Originator
October 28, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – CresCom Bank, the community bank leader within the Carolinas, continues its growth as Katie Matthews joins as its newest mortgage loan originator. After training at CresCom Bank’s Summerville…
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Source Consulting opens new construction design center in Mount Pleasant
October 28, 2015
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Source Consulting LLC, a U.S.-based global sourcing and logistics services company has opened its new headquarters and construction design center in northern Mount Pleasant off Highway 17.…
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Lee & Associates Charleston represented the landlord in leasing 21,250 sf of warehouse space in Walterboro, SC
October 28, 2015
WALTERBORO, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s J. Ryan Welch represented the Landlord, NL Bassford Jr., in the lease of 21,250 SF warehouse space located at 1105 Thunderbolt Road, Facility…
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Darkness to Light announces new board member
October 28, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Darkness to Light (D2L), a leading organization in the fight to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse, today announced the appointment of Jamie Tozzi…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Company secures contract
October 28, 2015SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA today announced that SC Launch and Stage 2 affiliate company, Integrated Biometrics, will be providing more than 13,000 of its Watson Minis fingerprint recognition scanners to…
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115/117 Calhoun Street Sold
October 28, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s J. Miles Barkley, represented the Seller, B & B of Charleston, LLC, in the sale of 115/117 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC. Located in the…
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Additional disaster recovery center opens in Colleton County to help South Carolina flood survivors
October 28, 2015COLUMBIA, S.C. – A disaster recovery center is open in Walterboro to help South Carolina flood survivors. This Colleton County center is open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Saturday. It…
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29 Counties declared Primary Natural Disaster Areas By U.S. Department of Agriculture
October 28, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today announced that United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack has issued a disaster designation for counties in South Carolina that suffered damage…
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Public and Individual Assistance for storm damage, response costs approved for additional counties
October 28, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Greenville and Spartanburg Counties were approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for Individual Assistance, allowing survivors who sustained losses from the flood to apply for assistance. Assistance…
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Charleston School of Law to induct J. Edward Bell III as President
October 28, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston School of Law will induct James Edward (Ed) Bell III as president and managing partner of the school at a Thursday ceremony at the offices…
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Santee Cooper Board approves nuclear construction contract, more certain path forward
October 27, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors authorized a change to the contract for its joint expansion of V.C. Summer Nuclear Station with partner South Carolina Electric…
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Walmart to hire more than 1,200 seasonal associates in South Carolina for upcoming holiday season
October 27, 2015
SOUTH CAROLINA – Walmart today announced it anticipates hiring about 1,200 associates in South Carolina for the upcoming holiday season. In addition to offering a chance to earn extra money…
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The Ronald McDonald House of Charleston will receive Five Star treatment during its eighth annual ‘Five Star Day’, courtesy of Forbes Five Star Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
October 27, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – For the eighth consecutive year, The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort will bring the season of giving to the guests of the Charleston Ronald McDonald House…
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333 Lowcountry pets find home during ASPCA Mega-match-a-thon
October 27, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The community response to the 2015 ASPCA Mega-match-a-thon presented by Subaru (October 23 – October 26) was overwhelming, with 333 animals placed into new, loving homes “The…
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Caldwell Commercial New Listing – 7509 Northside Drive in North Charleston, SC
October 27, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Caldwell Commercial is pleased to announce its new listing at 7509 Northside Drive in North Charleston, SC. This established Medical Office Building offers +/- 1,000 SF of…
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Charleston’s tech economy robust in 2015
October 26, 2015
Annual Wage and Job Growth Data Consistent Since 2004 CHARLESTON, SC – In its 12th Wage and Job Growth survey, the Charleston Digital Corridor is pleased to announce that the…
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Celebrating Ken Burger’s life Thursday Oct. 29
October 26, 2015Instructions for visitors and Ken Burger Scholarship announcement CHARLESTON, S.C.− A celebration of the life of Charleston author and newspaper columnist Ken Burger will be held at 10:30 a.m.,…
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Caldwell Commercial New Listing – 7509 Northside Drive in North Charleston, SC
October 26, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Caldwell Commercial is pleased to announce its new listing at 7509 Northside Drive in North Charleston, SC. This established Medical Office Building offers +/- 1,000 SF of…
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Carolina Panthers select American Cancer Society staffer for ‘Keep Pounding Ceremony’
October 26, 2015
Society staff member and cancer survivor, Ashley Cashon, was the honored drummer for special ‘A Crucial Catch’ game CHARLOTTE, NC – The Carolina Panthers honored those who are currently fighting…
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DHEC and ACS working together to help more women access Breast Cancer Screenings
October 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – With Breast Cancer Awareness Month under way, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the American Cancer Society (ACS) are taking the opportunity…
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Geography Legislator of the Year Award to representative Kenny Bingham
October 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Representative Kenneth “Kenny” Bingham, South Carolina House District 89, was recently named the Geography Legislator of the Year by the South Carolina Geographic Alliance. Mr. Bingham was recognized…
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