Ahead of Tropical Storm Arthur, FEMA Urges Residents to Take Steps to Prepare, Listen to Local Officials
July 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through its National Watch Center in Washington and its regional office in Atlanta, and in coordination with the National Weather Service…
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The American Red Cross Urges South Carolinians to Prepare for First Tropical Storm of Hurricane Season
July 2, 2014CHARLESTON, SC — The Red Cross urges South Carolinians to take the time now to get prepared for the first tropical storm of hurricane season that could affect the Carolinas by Thursday. Everyone is…
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The American Red Cross Urges South Carolinians to Prepare for First Tropical Storm of Hurricane Season
July 2, 2014CHARLESTON, SC — The Red Cross urges South Carolinians to take the time now to get prepared for the first tropical storm of hurricane season that could affect the Carolinas by Thursday. Everyone is…
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Senator Tim Scott Statement on 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act
July 2, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – In advance of tomorrow’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the historic Civil Rights Act of 1964, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement: .…
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Senator Tim Scott Statement on 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act
July 2, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – In advance of tomorrow’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the historic Civil Rights Act of 1964, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement: .…
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Rogers Brothers Farm to Establish New Peanut Facility in Darlington County
July 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Rogers Brothers Farm, a crop producer based in Hartsville, S.C., will establish a new peanut facility in Darlington County. The $6 million investment is expected to generate 30 new…
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Rogers Brothers Farm to Establish New Peanut Facility in Darlington County
July 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Rogers Brothers Farm, a crop producer based in Hartsville, S.C., will establish a new peanut facility in Darlington County. The $6 million investment is expected to generate 30 new…
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Best Places to Work in South Carolina Announced
July 2, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, Best Companies Group and SCBIZ unveiled the 50 winning companies of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina.…
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Best Places to Work in South Carolina Announced
July 2, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, Best Companies Group and SCBIZ unveiled the 50 winning companies of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina.…
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Fruit Of The Loom To Double Size Of Berkeley County Distribution Center
July 2, 2014
Expansion Expected To Create 49 New Jobs In Summerville BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Fruit of the Loom announced today plans to expand the company’s Berkeley County distribution center. The addition…
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Fruit Of The Loom To Double Size Of Berkeley County Distribution Center
July 2, 2014
Expansion Expected To Create 49 New Jobs In Summerville BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Fruit of the Loom announced today plans to expand the company’s Berkeley County distribution center. The addition…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Leases 1,000 SF of Flex Space in North Charleston
July 2, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Ryan Welch represented the Landlord, L’Wood Associates, Inc., in the leasing of 1,000 SF of flex space located at 4365 Dorchester Road in…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease – 3359 Meeting Street Road, Unit B
July 2, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Hiers & HiersProperties, LLC in the leasing of a 4,180 SF warehouse space located…
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Benefitfocus Files Registration Statement for Secondary Offering
July 2, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Benefitfocus, Inc. (Nasdaq:BNFT), a leading provider of cloud-based benefits software solutions, announced that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed secondary offering…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease – 3359 Meeting Street Road, Unit A
July 2, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Hiers & HiersProperties, LLC in the leasing of a 2,888 SF warehouse space located…
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Trio Solutions Provides Pro-Bono Marketing Services for 2014 CreateAthon
July 2, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Trio Solutions (TRIO), a Mount Pleasant-based marketing communications agency, invites Lowcountry-area nonprofits to apply for the 8th annual CreateAthon®, scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014. CreateAthon is a collaborative, 24-hour…
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SC Bar Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
July 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Bar Foundation welcomes Byron E. Gipson, Christopher R. Koon, Mary E. Sharp, Elizabeth H. Warner and William K. Witherspoon to its board of directors.…
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SC Bar Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
July 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Bar Foundation welcomes Byron E. Gipson, Christopher R. Koon, Mary E. Sharp, Elizabeth H. Warner and William K. Witherspoon to its board of directors.…
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Mira Winery Unveils New Charleston Landmark, Destination
July 2, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – A distinctively Charleston landmark was unveiled today, an 18 by 29 foot mural marking the location of a future destination for wine lovers – Mira Winery’s Napa…
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Tyler Wilhoit Joins First Citizens’ Oak Ridge Branch as Retail Sales Manager
July 2, 2014NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – First Citizens today announced that Tyler Wilhoit has been selected to serve as Retail Sales Manager for the bank’s Oak Ridge office, located at 5090 Dorchester Road.…
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Charitable Surgeries Launch National Effort to End Cataract Blindness
July 2, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – The first two charitable cataract surgeries, performed as part of the ASCRS Foundation’s new Operation Sight network, are to be conducted on Wednesday, July 2, 2014, by Kerry…
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Shred360 team is Expanding
July 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Shred360 welcomed Karen Dimsdale to their team as new Territory Manager for Charleston and the Lowcountry. Her primary responsibility will be to further develop the market that…
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Shred360 team is Expanding
July 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Shred360 welcomed Karen Dimsdale to their team as new Territory Manager for Charleston and the Lowcountry. Her primary responsibility will be to further develop the market that…
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The Blackbaud Index: Charitable Giving to Nonprofits Increased 0.9% in May
July 1, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The Blackbaud Index today reported that overall charitable giving to nonprofits increased 0.9% and online giving increased 8.1% for the three months ending May 2014 as compared to the same period…
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Carolina Financial Corporation Stock Now Listed on NASDAQ
July 1, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Carolina Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CARO), the parent company of CresCom Bank, announced today that its public stock has transitioned from the OTCQB marketplace (“OTCQB”) to the NASDAQ…
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SC Children and Race: Report Shows African-American and Hispanic Children at a Greater Disadvantage
July 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – A report analysis released today by Children’s Trust of South Carolina shows the state’s children, especially those of color, are falling behind important milestones and families across racial…
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SC Children and Race: Report Shows African-American and Hispanic Children at a Greater Disadvantage
July 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – A report analysis released today by Children’s Trust of South Carolina shows the state’s children, especially those of color, are falling behind important milestones and families across racial…
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We Cast Shadows; New Work by Mark Garry at the City Gallery at Waterfront Park
July 1, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents We Cast Shadows; New Work by Mark Garry at the City Gallery at Waterfront Park from July 12 – August 24, 2014. …
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Twin Rivers Capital Brokers Downtown Land Sale
July 1, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Phil Rose of Twin Rivers Capital, LLC represented the buyer, Other Projects, LLC, in the purchase of the property at 173 Spring St. Twin Rivers Capital,…
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Bird Pictures Take Top Three Photo Contest Prizes
July 1, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Three Charleston-area photographers took the top three prizes in the 4th Annual Magnolia Plantation and Gardens Photo Contest with images of birds. . Justin Falk of Charleston was…
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Avison Young Industrial Sale – 7272 Peppermill Parkway
July 1, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented J. E. Thompson in the purchase of a 3,200 SF industrial…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Completes Lease Renewal of 1,600 SF of Flex Space
July 1, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Ryan Welch represented the Landlord, L’Wood Associates, Inc., in the lease renewal of 1,600 SF of flex space located at 4365 Dorchester Road…
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Zach Ward of Miller-Valentine Construction Graduates from Leadership Charleston
June 30, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Project manager, Zach Ward of Miller-Valentine Construction, has graduated from the 2014 Leadership Charleston class; a Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce program designed to provide existing and emerging…
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Brad and Jennifer Moranz Announce the Premiere of Charleston’s Newest Musical Spectacular: The Charleston Variety Show
June 30, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Broadway performers Brad and Jennifer Moranz, producers of the long-running Charleston Christmas Special, have worked their musical magic once again as they present an entirely new variety…
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Komen Lowcountry Announces 2014 Race Chairs and Presenting Sponsor
June 30, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Jordan Freeman, a native of Charlotte, NC, has been named the 2014 Lowcountry Race for the Cure® Committee Co-Chair person, along with Murfreesboro, TN native Kathryn Roberts, for the 21st annual Susan…
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Legal Guide Publisher Legal 500 Recognizes Nelson Mullins Attorneys, Practices
June 30, 2014
Legal directory publisher The Legal 500 has recognized Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in two practice areas along with 10 attorneys. The practice areas and the attorneys noted in…
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Legal Guide Publisher Legal 500 Recognizes Nelson Mullins Attorneys, Practices
June 30, 2014Legal directory publisher The Legal 500 has recognized Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in two practice areas along with 10 attorneys. The practice areas and the attorneys noted in…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Announces New Shareholders
June 30, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler announced that Jennifer H. Joseph, Business Operations Manager; George T. McCutchen, CCIM, SIOR; and Julian D. Wilson, CCIM, have been elected new shareholders…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler Announces New Shareholders
June 30, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler announced that Jennifer H. Joseph, Business Operations Manager; George T. McCutchen, CCIM, SIOR; and Julian D. Wilson, CCIM, have been elected new shareholders…
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TINA Stephens™ to open Friday at 278 King Street
June 30, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – TINA Stephens™ announced the opening of its newest retail location in the heart of Charleston’s famed King Street Shopping District. Soft opening will occur Friday July 4 at 10:00…
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Former Nexsen Pruet Attorney Tabbed to Lead South Carolina Department of Revenue
June 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Former Nexsen Pruet member (partner) Rick Reames has been appointed as Director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue. Governor Nikki Haley made the announcement on June 23,…
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Former Nexsen Pruet Attorney Tabbed to Lead South Carolina Department of Revenue
June 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Former Nexsen Pruet member (partner) Rick Reames has been appointed as Director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue. Governor Nikki Haley made the announcement on June 23,…
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College of Nursing to offer RN to BSN program
June 30, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing has announced that it will begin to offer an online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in nursing (RN…
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CresCom Bank Expands to Greenville, Names Frierson Upstate Market Leader & Executive VP
June 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – CresCom Bank announced that it has expanded to the Upstate market this week, and has named Scott Frierson as its executive vice president and Upstate market leader. The…
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JEDA Finances Fly Ash Recycling Plant for The SEFA Group, Inc.
June 30, 2014GEORGETOWN, SC – The South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) has issued 40 million dollars in tax-exempt revenue bonds to help The SEFA Group create a coal fly ash recycling facility…
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South State Bank New Name for SCBT, NCBT, Community Bank & Trust and The Savannah Bank
June 30, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Today, SCBT unveiled new signs and began operating as South State Bank, bringing four of its five bank brands under one unified name. The bank did business as…
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South State Bank New Name for SCBT, NCBT, Community Bank & Trust and The Savannah Bank
June 30, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Today, SCBT unveiled new signs and began operating as South State Bank, bringing four of its five bank brands under one unified name. The bank did business as…
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Twin Rivers Capital Names Lauren Collins, CCIM Development Director
June 30, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston-based commercial real estate developer, Twin Rivers Capital, LLC, has named Lauren Collins Development Director. Lauren is responsible for all aspects of the development process from site…
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Twin Rivers Capital Places Little Caesars
June 30, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Phil Rose of Twin Rivers Capital, LLC placed Little Caesars in the Food Lion shopping center on Central Ave. in Summerville. The store opened on June 24.…
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First Citizens Adds Jeff Johnson to its Commercial Banking Group in Charleston
June 30, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – First Citizens today announced that Jeff Johnson has been selected to serve as Commercial Relationship Manager for the bank’s Charleston market. In his new role, Johnson will be…
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