American College of the Building Arts inducts inaugural class of technical honor scholars
October 9, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – The American College of the Building Arts, America’s only college to offer a Bachelor degrees in the building arts, has inducted its inaugural class of scholars into the National…
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Berkeley County Partners with McElveen to Sponsor Academy
October 9, 2014
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District and McElveen Buick-GMC will sign a partnership contract this Friday, October 10 at 2 p.m. at McElveen’s dealership at 117 Farmington Road in Summerville. This is…
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Berkeley County Students Surpass State SAT Averages
October 9, 2014MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County seniors taking the SAT, a national college admissions exam, surpassed the state average this year. The average composite score for district students taking the exam was…
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NAI Avant Arranges Lease Expansion for Garden & Gun
October 9, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – David Ingle, Senior Broker with NAI Avant’s Charleston office, recently represented the tenant, Garden & Gun, LLC, in a lease expansion option in the Cigar Factory building…
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How to design materials that recover from real injuries: EngenuitySC’s Science Café with award-winning Dr. Marek Urban, Oct. 14, 2014
October 9, 2014Tuesday, October 14, 2014, 6:00-7:30 p.m. ~ COLUMBIA, SC – Imagine if non-living materials and objects, like metal and plastic, were able to self-heal, like human skin and bones. Or,…
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How to design materials that recover from real injuries: EngenuitySC’s Science Café with award-winning Dr. Marek Urban, Oct. 14, 2014
October 9, 2014Tuesday, October 14, 2014, 6:00-7:30 p.m. ~ COLUMBIA, SC – Imagine if non-living materials and objects, like metal and plastic, were able to self-heal, like human skin and bones. Or,…
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Hengst Announces Third Corporate Expansion In Kershaw County
October 8, 2014
$8 Million Investment By Automotive Manufacturer To Create 20 New Jobs KERSHAW COUNTY, SC – Hengst of North America Inc. will expand its Kershaw County manufacturing facility for the third time in…
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Hengst Announces Third Corporate Expansion In Kershaw County
October 8, 2014
$8 Million Investment By Automotive Manufacturer To Create 20 New Jobs KERSHAW COUNTY, SC – Hengst of North America Inc. will expand its Kershaw County manufacturing facility for the third time in…
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Sale Price Reduced: 4,160 SF Office/Warehouse Building for Sale in North Charleston
October 6, 2014NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 7244 Peppermill Parkway North Charleston, SC 29418 Available: 4,160 SF Sale Price: $385,000 DESCRIPTION: (+/-) 4,160 SF Office/Warehouse Facility situated on approximately 0.79 Acres of M-1 (Light…
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Supply Chain Management Major Officially Begins in Fall 2015
October 6, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – The College of Charleston will offer a new supply chain management major in the School of Business beginning in the 2015 fall semester. The South Carolina Commission…
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Blackbaud Announces Partner of the Year Awards
October 6, 2014Names Hewitt and Johnston Consultants and PaperSave Winners at Annual Nonprofit Conference NASHVILLe, SC – Blackbaud, Inc., a leading provider of software and services for nonprofits, recognized two partners from the Blackbaud…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Presents Big Checks
October 6, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch program presented big checks to Charleston-area companies MOONDOG Animation and PharmRight at the Silicon Harbor Shindig networking event Friday. The big check ceremony formally…
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Why King Street is One of 10 Great Streets in America
October 6, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – King Street, located right next to the College of Charleston campus, has been named one of the 10 best streets in America by the American Planning Association.…
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Computer Science Professor to Develop Cyberinfrastructure to Look at Data for Climate Change, Sea-Level Change and Volcanic Activity
October 6, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – The National Science Foundation (NSF) is awarding $31 million to researchers, including the College of Charleston’s Jim Bowring, to develop tools, infrastructure and best practices for data…
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NAI Avant Represents Landlord in ±2,243 Square Foot Office Lease Renewal in North Charleston
October 6, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – David Grubbs, Managing Principal and Broker-in-Charge, and Scott Peevy, Broker with NAI Avant’s Charleston office, recently represented the Landlord in a ±2,243 square foot lease renewal in…
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Rusty Rudder Mount Pleasant Welcomes New General Manager
October 6, 2014
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – The Rusty Rudder Mount Pleasant located at 3563 N. Hwy 17 in Mount Pleasant announced Thomas H. Brand III as Operating Partner/General Manager. Originally from Morgantown, West Virginia,…
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McNair Expands Immigration Practice with Jonathan Eggert
October 6, 2014
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – McNair Law Firm announced the addition of associate Jonathan Eggert to the firm’s Hilton Head office. Jonathan’s practice focuses on immigration as well as labor and…
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Featured Farms Unearthed; Ingredient Sneak Peek for Fall Harvest Week at Motor Supply Co. Bistro, Oct. 7-12, 2014
October 6, 2014October 7-12, 2014 ~ COLUMBIA, SC – New Midlands farms join the ranks for Motor Supply’s Fall Harvest Week, October 7-12, 2014, the weeklong fête featuring a specialty dinner menu and…
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New Construction Essential for Future Growth – Charleston Office Market Report
October 3, 2014
KEY TAKEAWAYS > Vacancy rate is trending downwards. > Rental Rates are on the rise. > Speculative office construction is imperative for future growth. > Office-using employment surpasses pre-recession levels. To download the…
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SC Treasurer’s Office Names Scott Lindenberg Public Information Director
October 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Scott Lindenberg has joined the South Carolina Office of State Treasurer as public information director. Lindenberg will oversee strategic communications for the office including marketing and branding,…
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SC Treasurer’s Office Names Scott Lindenberg Public Information Director
October 3, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Scott Lindenberg has joined the South Carolina Office of State Treasurer as public information director. Lindenberg will oversee strategic communications for the office including marketing and branding,…
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South Carolina Department of Agriculture Names Amy London Grants Coordinator
October 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is pleased to announce the promotion of Amy London to Grants Coordinator. In this new role, Amy will serve the entire…
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SPARC Announces Leadership Change with Promotion of Marc Murphy to Chief Executive Officer
October 2, 2014
Current CEO and Founder Eric Bowman to Remain President of SPARC; Changes Effective October 2, 2014. CHARLESTON, SC – SPARC today announced that Marc Murphy, current Chief Operating Officer, will be…
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Tactical Medical Solutions Expands Anderson County Presence
October 2, 2014Trauma Supplies Company Invests $2.5 Million On Larger Campus Creating 15 New Jobs ANDERSON, SC – A company specializing in medical and triage supplies for first responders, military and…
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Blackbaud Completes Acquisition of MicroEdge
October 2, 2014Acquisition expands company’s solution portfolioto comprehensively serve the philanthropic market CHARLESTON, SC – Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB), a leading global provider of software and services for nonprofits, today announced it…
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Land Sells for Restaurant Development in Summerville, SC
October 2, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of approximately 0.44 acres situated at 703 N. Main Street in Summerville, South Carolina. Jeremy A. Reaves purchased the the…
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Medical Office Building Sold in Summerville, SC
October 2, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of 101 Harth Place in Summerville, South Carolina. 101 Harth Place, LLC purchased the 2,420 sq.ft. medical office property situated…
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NutriFusion Appoints Myra Mackey To Vice President of Business Development
October 2, 2014
Mackey to Accelerate Industry Adoption of GrandFusion Among top Food Manufacturers HILTON HEAD, SC – NutriFusion, a provider of diverse and complex natural nutrition and phytonutrient products for food manufacturers, today…
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South Carolina expands small business export initiative with SCOPE
October 2, 2014Program generated $4.7 million in export sales since 2011 CHARLESTON, SC – The State of South Carolina is expanding its export initiative for in-state businesses through a new program: South Carolina Opportunities…
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Charleston Metro Chamber and Community Leaders Announce Yes4schools
October 2, 2014
Charleston Campaign in Support of Education Capital Improvement Referendum Passage will bring $736 million economic impact to the region, create thousands of jobs,alleviate overcrowding and increase safety and technology for…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Announces SBIR Match
October 1, 2014Leukogene Therapeutics to Receive Funding to Improve Oncology Drug CHARLESTON, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures today announced that Leukogene Therapeutics, Inc. (LTI) will receive a Phase I SBIR Match from…
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Social Innovation Fund Invests in ICS to Support Early Childhood Outcomes
October 1, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – ICS was awarded with a grant of more than $780,000 to support early childhood outcomes. The grant, provided by the Corporation for National and Community Service’ s…
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CresCom Bank Announces Seven New Team Members
October 1, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – CresCom Bank has added seven new team members this month. They include: Mary Kathryn Alford as the customer service representative for its branch in Socastee, S.C. Paul Astrande as…
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CresCom Bank Names New Senior VP and Manager of Retail Mortgage Operations
October 1, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – CresCom Bank has named Trina Dusenbury its new senior vice president and manager of Retail Mortgage Operations. Prior to joining CresCom Bank, Ms. Dusenbury served as the…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Announces Bullying Prevention Month
October 1, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today issued a statewide proclamation designating the month of October as Bullying Prevention Month. The proclamation is a part of Gov. Haley’s anti-bullying initiative, meant…
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Medical Office Building Sold in Summerville, SC
October 1, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – October 2014: Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the sale of 101 Harth Place in Summerville, South Carolina. 101 Harth Place, LLC purchased the 2,420…
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Land Sells in Summerville, SC for Restaurant Development
October 1, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – October 2014: Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the sale of approximately 0.44 acres situated at 703 N. Main Street in Summerville, South Carolina. Jeremy A.…
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Senator Tom Davis receives legislative award from South Carolina REALTORS®
October 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina State Senator Tom Davis received the South Carolina REALTORS® W. Mack Chamblee Quality of Life Award at Sale Away, its 2014 annual conference and expo…
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NAI Avant Facilitates Office Lease in King and Queen Building, Downtown Charleston
October 1, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – David Grubbs, Managing Principal and Broker-in-Charge, and Scott Peevy, Broker with NAI Avant’s Charleston office, recently facilitated a ±1,204 square foot office lease in the King and…
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SC Hispanic Chamber Develops Upstate Leaders through Leadership Seminar
October 1, 2014NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Last Saturday, the SC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted a leadership seminar featuring guest speakers Lydia Cotton and Maribel Acosta. Cotton is North Charleston’s liaison to…
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Berkeley County Students Excel in Statewide Testing
October 1, 2014
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County students have exceeded the South Carolina average class scores on end-of-course exams for the fifth year in a row. The South Carolina Secretary of Education…
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Berkeley County Schools Awarded Blue Ribbons
October 1, 2014
MONCKS CORNER, SC – The United States Department of Education announced today that Hanahan Elementary School and Hanahan Middle School were chosen in the 2014 National Blue Ribbon Schools Program. Hanahan…
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S.C. Aging in Place Coalition to Celebrate Older Adults Aging Successfully
September 30, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – To celebrate National Aging in Place Week, the South Carolina Aging in Place Coalition (SCAIPC) will recognize older adults who are examples of successfully aging in place…
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Lupus Foundation of America Announces 2014-15 Pediatric Lupus Research Grantee & First-Ever LIFELINE Grant Program™ Recipients
September 30, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – The Lupus Foundation of America, the only national force dedicated to solving the cruel mystery of lupus, announced four grants that will allow lupus investigators to continue…
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Nexsen Pruet Welcomes Bankruptcy Law Expert
September 30, 2014
Ron Jones Joins Firm’s Charleston Office CHARLESTON, SC – Ron Jones, a certified specialist in bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, has joined Nexsen Pruet as a Member (partner) and will practice in…
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Carolina Commercial, LLC, Brokered Industrial Sale of 18,400 SF in North Charleston
September 30, 2014
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Charlie Moore, principal and broker-in-charge of Carolina Commercial, LLC, recently brokered the industrial sale of 18,400 SF at 3445 Buffalo Avenue in North Charleston. Carolina Commercial…
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Five new directors elected to MUSC Foundation board; Board officers elected
September 29, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The Medical University of South Carolina Foundation (MUSCF) has elected five new members: John T. Cahill, Cleveland A. Christophe, Retired U.S. Army Col. Mike Heath, Harold W. Jablon,…
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Integrated Environmental Technologies, Ltd. Expands Well Maintenance Treatments
September 29, 2014LITTLE RIVER, SC – Integrated Environmental Technologies, Ltd. today announced that it has commenced well maintenance treatments utilizing its flagship product Excelyte™ on five additional oil producing wells for an existing customer,…
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Five Business Students Earn S.C. International Trade Scholarships
September 29, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Five College of Charleston School of Business students were awarded scholarships at this week’s 41st annual S.C. International Trade Conference (SCITC). This is the second consecutive year that…
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Lee & Associates Charleston leases 6,091 SF of office space
September 29, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR and Pete Harper, CCIM represented the Landlord, GPF-885 IPD, LLC, in the lease of a 6,091 SF of office space…
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