SCDOT maps out plan for repairing highway system
October 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Acting Secretary Christy A. Hall has unveiled a plan to repair the highways and bridges in South Carolina. The list of repairs needed…
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Professional and aspiring artist exhibition featuring Emmy Bronson and introducing Lisa Rice
October 16, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – A unique art exhibition featuring renowned portrait artist Elizabeth “Emmy” Bronson and aspiring artist Lisa S. Rice will be held on Friday, October 23, 2015 from 1:00 –…
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Wando instructor named SC Dance Educator of the Year
October 16, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Dance Association announced that for the second year in a row, a Charleston County School District (CCSD) teacher has been named the 2015 SC…
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South Carolina Federal hosts food drive for flood relief
October 16, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Federal Credit Union will be hosting a food drive to benefit those impacted by the recent South Carolina flooding. All financial centers will be…
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Wando instructor named SC Dance Educator of the Year
October 16, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Dance Association announced that for the second year in a row, a Charleston County School District (CCSD) teacher has been named the 2015 SC…
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North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce names Shafran Fields Sports and Group Tourism Manager
October 15, 2015
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced Shafran Fields as its new Sports and Group Tourism Manager. In his new position,…
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Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® Charleston wins Navy Federal Credit Union Alliance Award
October 15, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Navy Federal Credit Union, in partnership with Cartus Corporation, held its annual Navy Federal RealtyPlus Broker Network Summit last Thursday in Pensacola, Fla. Among the honorees that…
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Cypress Creek Renewables establishing solar power operations in Darlington County
October 15, 2015
Company investing more than $10 million in solar project DARLINGTON, SC – Cypress Creek Renewables, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects,…
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Nexsen Pruet expands coastal Real Estate practice
October 15, 2015
John Carroll Joins Hilton Head Office HILTON HEAD, SC – John Carroll, a former staff attorney with the South Carolina Association of Realtors, has joined Nexsen Pruet’s Hilton Head…
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Versprille named semifinalist for 2016 GRAMMY Music Educator Award
October 15, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Linda Versprille, Director of Orchestras at Cane Bay High School and the Panjamdrum Steel Band, is now one of 25 semifinalists for the 2016 GRAMMY Music Educator…
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NICB agents process soaked vehicles from South Carolina floods
October 15, 2015
DES PLAINES, IL – As South Carolina struggles to recover from record-breaking rainfall and flooding, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is working with law enforcement agencies, insurance and car rental…
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Crave Kitchen & Cocktails to host Office Holiday Party Nights
October 14, 2015Enjoy elegant dining and a fun party atmosphere with your small office team this holiday season MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – The holidays are right around the corner, and Crave Kitchen & Cocktails…
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Palmetto Signature Homes to build in Teal on the Ashley
October 14, 2015
SUMMERVILLE, SC – If you’re searching for a quiet, small scale community close to historic downtown Summerville with easy access to numerous area attractions, take a close look at Teal…
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Ben Watson joins Frampton Construction as project manager
October 14, 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, has added Ben Watson as a project…
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The ARK hosts Alzheimer’s Foundation’s National Memory Screening Program
October 14, 2015
SUMMERVILLE, SC – As part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) National Memory Screening Program, The ARK, Alzheimer’s Family Support Services will offer free, confidential memory screenings from 1-5…
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BCSD and Lowcountry Food Bank partner to provide meals to flood victims
October 14, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District and the Lowcountry Food Bank collaborated to provide families affected by the recent severe rain and flooding with meals. On Thursday, October 8,…
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Avison Young Office Sale – 886 Johnnie Dodds Blvd
October 14, 2015
Mount Pleasant, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Leslie M. Fellabom and Jeremy Willits represented Snow Island, LLC in the sale of 4,262 SF office…
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Santee Cooper concludes controlled spill at Santee Dam
October 14, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC — Santee Cooper ended its controlled spill at the Santee Dam on Lake Marion this morning. Spilling began on Sunday, Oct. 4, after historic rainfalls drenched much…
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Avison Young Retail Lease – 5117 Dorchester Road
October 14, 2015
North Charleston, SC- Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Vitré R. Stephens & Avery M. Homes represented Secured Debt Investments #24, LLC in the leasing extension of 1,210 SF…
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Memminger celebrates National Bully Prevention Month #empathyforall
October 14, 2015
CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC – Memminger Elementary School of Global Studies is celebrating National Bully Prevention Month by capturing Compassion in Action, #Empathyforall. Memminger is the only elementary school in its…
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Additional disaster recovery centers in South Carolina open in Horry County
October 14, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Two disaster recovery centers are now open in Horry County to help South Carolina flood survivors. The centers’ hours are 8 AM to 7 PM seven days a…
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SC State University, Denmark Tech and Joint Underwriting Association miss legal financial reporting deadlines
October 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – S.C. State University, Denmark Technical College and the South Carolina Joint Underwriting Association have missed their legally required financial reporting deadlines for fiscal year 2014-15, state Controller…
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Gov. Haley secures Disaster Unemployment Assistance eligibility for Newberry County
October 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) announced today that Newberry County is eligible to receive Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) after FEMA…
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S.C. Chamber announces 2015 Public Servant of the Year
October 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber is proud to announce as its 2015 Public Servant of the Year. Governor Haley will be awarded on November 12, 2015 at the…
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Recognize your community’s arts hero with a Verner Award nomination
October 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Recognize South Carolina innovators, supporters and advocates of the arts with a nomination for the Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Award for the Arts — the state’s highest…
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Cane Bay High receives Whole Child Award
October 13, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Cane Bay High School (CBHS) received the Whole Child Award, with just three other schools in the state, at the 2015 South Carolina Association for Supervision…
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BCSD partners with Odysseyware for Goose Creek High’s student-run Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union
October 13, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District (BCSD) has partnered with Odysseyware, a leading provider of virtual learning, to provide curriculum for the students participating in Goose Creek High School’s…
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SCDOT reopens I-95 northbound lanes
October 13, 2015
All of I-95 in South Carolina is open in both directions. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has reopened the northbound lanes that had been closed since last week…
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Museums Association of New York and Blackbaud partner to enhance New York State’s cultural community
October 13, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software and services for the global philanthropic community, today announced it has partnered with the Museums Association of New York (MANY)…
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Valerie E. Harrison, Ed.D. appointed Interim Chief Academic Officer for CCSD
October 13, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston County School District (CCSD) announces that Dr. Valerie E. Harrison has been appointed interim chief academic officer. Harrison will begin leading the academic program of…
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Caldwell Commercial – new listing for lease: 806 Beckham Lane, Summerville
October 13, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Caldwell Commercial announced its new listing at 806 Beckham Lane in Summerville, SC. Flex suites range from 2,500sf to 5,000sf, offer both office and warehouse components and…
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SCDOT’s Storm Debris Removal Begins Monday, Oct. 12
October 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (SCDOT) debris removal contractors will begin debris removal on Monday, Oct. 12 in the following counties impacted by the recent flooding:…
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DEW offers businesses in disaster areas potential tax extension
October 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) is offering businesses impacted by the flooding in counties under the Presidential disaster declaration a potential extension to pay their…
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Caldwell Commercial – new listing for lease: 806 Beckham Lane, Summerville
October 12, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Caldwell Commercial announced its new listing at 806 Beckham Lane in Summerville, SC. Flex suites range from 2,500sf to 5,000sf, offer both office and warehouse components and…
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Valerie E. Harrison, Ed.D. appointed Interim Chief Academic Officer for CCSD
October 12, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston County School District (CCSD) announces that Dr. Valerie E. Harrison has been appointed interim chief academic officer. Harrison will begin leading the academic program of…
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Eckstrom acts to hold state agencies accountable for financial reporting deadlines
October 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Acting to hold state entities accountable for their financial reporting deadlines under South Carolina law, state Controller Richard Eckstrom has begun publicly announcing agencies that fail to…
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Chase After a Cure donates $120,000 to MUSC for childhood cancer research
October 12, 2015
SUMMERVILLE, SC – Celebrating the end of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, local nonprofit Chase After a Cure made its annual donation to the Medical University of South Carolina…
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Teach For America–South Carolina establishes first advisory board
October 12, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Teach For America announced today the launch of a regional advisory board, with Debra Sonkin, founder of Search Advisory Group, serving as board chair. Joining as members…
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Versprille named semifinalist for 2016 GRAMMY Music Educator Award
October 12, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Linda Versprille, Director of Orchestras and the Panjamdrum Steel Band at Cane Bay High, is now one of 25 semifinalists for the 2016 GRAMMY Music Educator of…
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Cane Bay High’s Ladies Honors Choir selected to perform at South Carolina American Choral Directors Association Conference
October 12, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Cane Bay High School Ladies Honors Choir was selected to perform during the opening concert of the South Carolina American Choral Directors Association (SCACDA) Fall…
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Time Warner Cable partners with The American Red Cross to aid flooding victims In South Carolina
October 12, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Time Warner Cable announced today a donation of $50,000 in cash and $250,000 in local media to support the American Red Cross recovery efforts following historic flooding…
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Liberty Fellowship announces new Executive Director and enhancements to its seminar program
October 12, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Liberty Fellowship announced Luanne Runge has been named Executive Director. A Fellow from the Class of 2009, Runge joined Liberty Fellowship in 2014 as Associate Executive Director.…
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Sea Pac, LLC Establishing Operations in the Lowcountry
October 12, 2015
Company Investing $32 Million to Establish Charleston County Facility CHARLESTON, SC – Sea Pac LLC, a company that specializes in transloading, warehousing, packaging, and logistics of plastic resins, is establishing…
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Wells Fargo is America’s top SBA lender for small businesses in 2015
October 12, 2015
U.S. Small Business Administration data shows Wells Fargo approved more SBA 7(a) loan dollars and units than any other lender for 2015 federal fiscal year SOUTH CAROLINA – Wells Fargo &…
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Current statewide road and bridge conditions from SC DOT
October 12, 2015
** As of Oct. 13, 2015 at 11:00 am** All of I-95 in South Carolina is open in both directions. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has reopened the…
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Lowcountry Hoedown announces full festival line-Up
October 12, 2015
The all-inclusive affair will feature an impressive line-up of restaurants, distilleries, breweries and bands CHARLESTON, SC – Put on your dancing boots and bring your appetite for the 4th annual…
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NAI Avant represents Hendrick Automotive Group in leasing ±11,409 SF of office space
October 12, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Scott Peevy, Broker with NAI Avant’s Charleston team, recently represented the tenant, Hendrick Automotive Group, in an office lease in Aviation Business Park VI located at 5965 Core…
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RealOp Investments welcomes Julian Nexsen as acquisitions manager
October 12, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – RealOp Investments, a Greenville-based commercial real estate investment firm, recently hired Julian Nexsen as acquisitions manager for the Southeast. Nexsen’s responsibilities include sourcing and evaluating prospective opportunities…
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Katie Orvin joins BCSD as Public Information Officer
October 12, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Katie Orvin has joined the Berkeley County School District as the Public Information Officer. She is a native of Berkeley County and a 2004 graduate of Timberland…
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Significant Demand Drives Capital Investments
October 12, 2015
Colliers International – South Carolina Research & Forecast Report Charleston: Office, Q3 2015 Key Takeaways Demand for office space in Charleston, South Carolina is strong, contributing to declining vacancy…
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