Pete Harper, CCIM, represented the owner in the new office lease of 4.480 SF
March 4, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM, represented the owner, Six Ensign Group LLC, in the new office lease of 4.480 SF to RMS Organics Inc. in West…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Landlord in the Renewal Lease of Warehouse Space in Walterboro, SC
March 4, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s J. Ryan Welch represented the Landlord, N.L. Bassford, Jr., in the renewal lease of 15,500 SF warehouse space located at 1105 Thunderbolt Road, Walterboro,…
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Life Cycle Engineering Introduces Cybersecurity Risk Management Training
March 4, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) announced that it will offer cybersecurity risk management training through its education entity, the Life Cycle Institute. The new Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework Strategy…
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Caldwell Commercial names Bobby L Carrier Vice President of Commercial Property Management
March 4, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Bob Caldwell, President of Caldwell Commercial Real Estate services, announces that Bobby Carrier has joined his firm as Vice-President of Commercial Property Management. Carrier previously worked as director…
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Trident Health Recognizes Outstanding Individuals with HCA Awards of Distinction
March 4, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Trident Health recently recognized nine individuals with the annual HCA Awards of Distinction both at Trident and Summerville Medical Centers. Six outstanding individuals earned the Frist Humanitarian…
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Palmetto State Sees Record-Breaking Year for Number of People Working
March 4, 2015
According to the SC Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), newly-released figures show that 2014 was a record-breaking year for South Carolina. The numbers show that more South Carolinians were…
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Jennifer Heisler Joins the American Red Cross as Regional Communications Officer
March 4, 2015
New position to oversee communications for Palmetto SC Region of the Red Cross CHARLESTON, SC – The Palmetto South Carolina Region of the American Red Cross has named Jennifer Heisler…
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Registration Open for 2015 Moms’ Run
March 3, 2015
Benefiting Postpartum Support Charleston DANIEL ISLAND, SC – On Mother’s Day weekend, honor moms everywhere by supporting a cause that helps women and their families suffering from postpartum mood…
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Footlight Players Adds Children’s Program
March 3, 2015
Performs ‘Miss Nelson is Missing’ CHARLESTON, SC – The Footlight Players is training up a new generation of actors and theater-goers with the Footlight Dramatic Academy, classes and workshops…
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MUSC researcher wins inaugural award at International Stroke Conference
March 3, 2015Wuwei (Wayne) Feng, M.D., honored for work on stroke rehabilitation CHARLESTON, SC – Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) clinical researcher Wuwei (Wayne) Feng, M.D., Neurology assistant professor, received…
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Chase After a Cure Gala Raises $140,000 for Childhood Cancer Research
March 3, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The seventh annual Chase After a Cure Gala on Jan. 31 raised more than $140,000 to support childhood cancer research at the Medical University of South Carolina…
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Kids’ College and Teen University 2015 Summer Camps Open for Registrations
March 3, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Trident Technical College Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development is accepting registrations for the 2015 Kids’ College (Ages 7 to 12) and Teen University (Ages 13-16)…
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Howe Hall AIMS win Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Award
March 3, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission announced that Howe Hall AIMS won the 2015 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Award for Arts in Education. Established in 1972, the award…
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Kids 15 and under free all week at the Family Circle Cup
March 3, 2015
Tournament partnering with SunTrust and MW Tennis to offer free junior tickets to the Family Circle Cup along with a free lesson DANIEL ISLAND, SC – The Family Circle Cup…
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Twin Rivers Capital Places Great Clips
March 3, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Phil Rose of Twin Rivers Capital, LLC represented the owner in placing Great Clips, which will be located in the Harris Teeter Center at 920 Houston Northcutt…
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Charleston Law Firm, Rosen Hagood, Names New Members
March 2, 2015CHARLESTON, SC –Rosen Hagood announced that John Rosen and Rene Stuhr Dukes have been named non-equity members of the firm, effective January 1, 2015. “We congratulate John and Rene on…
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Memory Matters launches international initiative for Beaufort County
March 2, 2015
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – The Purple Angel Project has officially taken flight in the Lowcountry … and not a minute too soon, according to Memory Matters Executive Director Edwina Hoyle. An award-winning…
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Institute for Child Success Awarded Pritzker Grants to Help South Carolina Children
March 2, 2015The Institute for Child Success (ICS) was recently awarded $285,000 in grant funding from the Chicago-based Pritzker Children’s Initiative in support of expanded efforts to advance the emerging field of…
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Ocean Lakes Family Campground Receives An “A” Grade For Sixth Time
March 2, 2015
Oceanfront Campground Is The Only One In The Carolinas To Receive An “A” Grade From GuestRated™ Customer Satisfaction Survey MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Ocean Lakes Family Campground, in Myrtle Beach,…
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Nearly 400 to Gather for 224th Annual Convention of the Diocese of South Carolina
March 2, 2015Diocese Moves Forward with Gratefulness and Celebration CHARLESTON, SC – The Diocese of South Carolina will hold its 224th Annual Convention in Charleston, March 13-14. Nearly 400 clergy and delegates…
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Colliers International welcomes Brian Maley as Building Engineer to Real Estate Management Services Team
March 2, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Colliers International is pleased to announce that Brian Maley has joined our Real Estate Management Services Team as Building Engineer. Maley brings over a decade of experience…
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Researchers find new therapy benefits stroke patients
March 2, 2015Overall mortality rate drops from 2 in 10 deaths to 1 in 10 deaths from stroke CHARLESTON, SC – Researchers have completed an international randomized controlled trial showing that…
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Three S.C. Residents Arrested for Unemployment Insurance Benefits Fraud
March 2, 2015
The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office announced today the arrests of three S.C. residents for fraudulently collecting unemployment insurance benefits.…
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Institute for Child Success Awarded Pritzker Grants to Help South Carolina Children
March 2, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Institute for Child Success (ICS) was recently awarded $285,000 in grant funding from the Chicago-based Pritzker Children’s Initiative in support of expanded efforts to advance the…
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Lumina Invests In Postsecondary Attainment in Tri-County
March 1, 2015
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative Joins National Network to Increase Post-High School Attainment CHARLESTON, SC – Lumina Foundation announced the tri-county region has been selected as one of twenty communities to…
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Retired Citadel mascot, General, brought joy to thousands
March 1, 2015Dedication of The Citadel Bulldog Memorial planned for March 14 CHARLESTON, SC – The Citadel lost an important member of the family this week. Retired bulldog mascot, General Thomas Curtis…
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Lowcountry-Based Homebuilder Celebrates 10th Anniversary
March 1, 2015
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Award-winning Charleston homebuilder, Sabal Homes, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Locally owned and operated since 2005, Sabal Homes is known for its signature custom-build experience, creating high-quality, Lowcountry-crafted innovative…
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Children’s Discovery Center Announces Opening of Second Location
March 1, 2015
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Children’s Discovery Center, a Mount Pleasant child care center, will open its second location in Park West this summer. Located off Stockdale Road in the growing Park…
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Jarrard, Nowell & Russell Adds Frances Lester Whitten as Office Manager
March 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC, a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, has hired Frances Lester Whitten as office manager. Whitten, who holds more than 10 years…
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Walmart Awards $50,000 to Friends of Caroline Hospice
March 1, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Friends of Caroline Hospice announced that it has received a $50,000 grant from Walmart. This gift will support their ongoing mission to provide services that offer hope,…
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Walmart Awards $50,000 to Friends of Caroline Hospice
March 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Friends of Caroline Hospice announced that it has received a $50,000 grant from Walmart. This gift will support their ongoing mission to provide services that offer hope,…
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Blue Acorn Joins Monetate Certified Partners Network
February 26, 2015PHILADELPHIA, PA and CHARLESTON, SC – Monetate, the leading provider of multi-channel personalization to the world’s best brands, announced that premium eCommerce agency, Blue Acorn, has joined its Certified Partners…
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Wells Fargo Picks Charleston as Commercial Hub for Eastern S.C.
February 26, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston has been selected as the Commercial Banking hub for Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) in Eastern South Carolina, where the bank’s business with middle market companies has grown…
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Charleston Metro Chamber Hosts Update on State of Public Schools
February 25, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce hosted a crowd of more than 250 of our region’s principals and business leaders this morning, February 25, during State of…
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Caldwell Commercial Lease Agreement
February 25, 2015NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Shep Benjamin of Caldwell Commercial represented the Tenant, Star Cleaning USA, Inc. in the lease of 2,000 SF warehouse/flex space at 3260 Industry Drive in North…
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Benefitfocus Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014 Financial Results and Strategic Investment Transaction
February 25, 2015Total revenue of $40.2 million, up 33% year-over-year; Employer revenue up 47% year-over-yearGAAP Gross margin of 41%, expands 900 basis points sequentially Closes on $74.7 million strategic equity investment with Mercer…
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DHEC Board to Conduct Search for New Agency Director
February 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control announced today that it will conduct a national search for a new director of the Department of Health and Environmental…
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Benefitfocus to Present at the Raymond James 36th Annual Institutional Investors Conference
February 25, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Benefitfocus, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based benefits software solutions, today announced that Chief Financial Officer, Milt Alpern, will present at the Raymond James 36th Annual Institutional Investors Conference in Orlando.…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Seller in the Sale of 67,300SF Industrial Space in North Charleston
February 25, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s J. Ryan Welch & Reid Davis represented the Seller, Kenneth Lazer & Jeff Thomases, in the sale of 67,300 SF industrial building located at…
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Settlement Agreement Reached for Federal Engle-Progeny Tobacco Cases
February 25, 2015
MT. PLEASANT, SC – Motley Rice LLC along with co-counsel Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, and The Wilner Firm, P.A., have reached a $100 million aggregate settlement with Lorillard…
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MUSC Approved for $2.6 million by Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
February 25, 2015
Researchers to tackle lower back pain affecting millions of Americans CHARLESTON, SC – A research team at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)’s College of Health Professions has been…
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Food Lion Feeds Launches “Groceries for Good” Campaign to Help Feed Local Families Struggling with Hunger
February 25, 2015
Campaign to Run in all Food Lion Stores Feb. 25-March 17 CHARLESTON, SC – Food Lion is partnering with its MVP customers and vendors in its more than 1,100…
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South Carolina Prepares for Next Round of Winter Weather
February 25, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Governor Nikki Haley has declared a State of Emergency to mobilize additional state resources should they been needed in response to the impending hazardous weather. The Governor’s…
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ACBA Awards Full Scholarship to City Housing Resident
February 25, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – At the charismatic and wise age of 42, Kimberly Crystal Kornickey will become the first student to attend the American College of the Building Arts (ACBA) on…
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389 Animals Scheduled for Spay-Neuter Procedures
February 25, 2015
Event Sets Lowcountry Record for Single Day Spay-Neuter Registrations CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Animal Society teamed up with Kia Country of Charleston to get pets spayed or neutered on World Spay Day, …
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New Data Shows S.C. Child Poverty Rate Nearly Cut in Half by Safety Net Programs and Tax Policies
February 25, 2015
Children’s Trust Urges Policy Makers to Adopt Updated Poverty Measure CHARLESTON, SC – A report released today urges policy makers to permanently adopt an updated poverty measure – the Supplemental…
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AmeriHealth Caritas Announces Leadership Changes for its South Carolina Medicaid Plan
February 25, 2015
Rebecca Engelman Returning to Select Health as Market President CHARLESTON, SC – AmeriHealth Caritas, a national leader in Medicaid managed care and other health care solutions for those most in…
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Moneypenny Establishing its First U.S. Operations in Charleston County
February 25, 2015
Telephone Answering Service Firm Opening New Office in the Lowcountry CHARLESTON, SC – Moneypenny, a market-leading telephone answering service, is establishing its first U.S. operations in Charleston County. The $760,000…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented Landlord and Tenant in 3,779 SF office lease
February 25, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Bob Nuttall, SIOR, CPM and Milton Thomas, CCIM, SIOR represented the Landlord, ADI Holdings, LLC, in the lease of a 3,779 SF office space…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Tenant in Leasing Industrial Space in North Charleston
February 25, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s J. Ryan Welch represented the Tenant, Stier Supply Company, in the lease of 4,800 SF industrial space located at 3369 Ashley Phosphate Road in…
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