STEM Premier Releases First Nation-Wide Ranking Of STEM Students
February 4, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – STEM Premier today announced the first ever national rankings of top science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) high school students. Students from all 50 states with STEM…
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Blackbaud’s Charitable Giving Report Shows Online Giving Continues to Outpace Traditional Giving as Donors Shift Channels
February 4, 2015In 2014, overall giving increased 2.1 percent while online giving grew 8.9 percent on a year-over-year basis CHARLESTON, SC — Leveraging findings from The Blackbaud Index, Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB) today released its Charitable Giving…
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The Destination Marketing Experts at The Brandon Agency Debut Jackson County, N.C. TDA’s First Ever Portal Website
February 4, 2015
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – In partnership with The Brandon Agency, a leading integrated marketing agency based in the Southeast, Jackson County N.C. Tourism Development Authority (TDA) has announced the debut…
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South Carolina Circuit Court Rules Diocese of South Carolina and Parish Churches Keep Their Historic Property
February 3, 2015The Episcopal Church has no legitimate claims to their property, names and symbols ST. GEORGE, SC – In a 46 page opinion, South Carolina Circuit Court Judge Diane S. Goodstein,…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy Hosts Sixth Annual Teddy Bear Picnic
February 3, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – For the sixth year, teddy bears and tots will invade Hampton Park for the annual Teddy Bear Picnic hosted by the Charleston Parks Conservancy. The event is…
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Beaufort Memorial announces affiliation agreement with MUSC Health
February 3, 2015Agreement is designed to expand availability of specialty services BMH will offer locally BEAUFORT, SC – Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) has announced a clinical affiliation with the Medical University of South…
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Gibbes Museum of Art Accepting Online Entries for 2015 Mary Whyte Art Educator Award through June 1, 2015
February 3, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The Gibbes Museum of Art is pleased to accept submissions for the annual Mary Whyte Art Educator Award. Established in 2007, this award is designed to highlight ahigh…
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Demand Exceeds Supply, Drives Development of New Retail Space
February 3, 2015
Colliers International | South Carolina, Q4-2014 Charleston Retail Market Report KEY TAKEAWAYS Downward trending vacancy rate. Rental rates steadily increasing. New construction and redevelopments are strong throughout the market. Grocery…
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Footlight Players Performs 1955 Broadway Drama ‘Bus Stop’
February 3, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Footlight Players will take to the stage later this month to perform “Bus Stop,” a 1955 play by playwright and novelist William Inge. The play is…
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Teachers register now for Lowcountry Writing Project
February 3, 2015
Deadline Feb. 20 No cost if accepted The Lowcountry Writing Project, Charleston’s local affiliate of the National Writing Project, is now accepting applications for the 2015 Invitational Summer Institute. The…
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Deonys de Cárdenas Named Director of Compliance at Select Health
February 2, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Select Health of South Carolina, the state’s oldest and largest Medicaid managed care organization, announced today that it has appointed Deonys de Cárdenas as director of…
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Colliers International’s production volume in South Carolina exceeds $464 Million in 2014
February 2, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Colliers International’s brokerage associates closed 921 South Carolina transactions in 2014 valued at over $464 million, setting a new record for the firm. Leasing volume exceeded $249 million…
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Avison Young Lease Extension – 498 Wando Park Blvd.
February 2, 2015MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer represented the landlord, First Point Properties, LLC in the lease extension…
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Senator Scott to Chair Banking Subcommittee: Scott also receives subcommittee assignments for Finance and HELP committees
January 29, 2015
Washington – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) has been named Chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development. The subcommittee has jurisdiction over…
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Regional Education Report Finds Gaps in Educational Outcomes
January 29, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC) released its first Regional Education Report today at a meeting of the TCCC Community Leadership Council. The report provides a…
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Solar Farm Yields Good Lessons in First Year
January 29, 2015
WALTERBORO, SC – In its first year of operation, the Colleton Solar Farm produced slightly more solar power than expected and demonstrated the benefits of panels that track the sun,…
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Rosen Hagood Attorney Receives the Inaugural G. Dewey Oxner Jr. Mentor of the Year Award
January 29, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Rosen Hagood partner, Alice Paylor was one of five attorneys to receive the Inaugural G. Dewey Oxner Jr. Mentor of the Year Award at the South Carolina Bar…
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U.S. Commerce Secretary Pritzker Announces Competition for Next Round of Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership Designations
January 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced that the round two designation competition of the ‘Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership’ (IMCP) is now open. IMCP, an Administration-wide initiative…
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Silicon Harbor Startup SnapCap Projects Job Growth, Expansion in 2015
January 29, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – SnapCap, a web-based alternative finance company based in Charleston, announced it will double the size of its team and move into the new Cigar Factory Charleston later…
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Lincoln Harris Brokers A&M Precision Measuring Services’ 14,850-Square-Foot Lease at Woodstock II Industrial Park in North Charleston, South Carolina
January 29, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Mike Ferrer, CCIM, of Lincoln Harris’ Charleston office has arranged A&M Precision Measuring Services’ 14,850-square-foot lease at Woodstock II Industrial Park, located at 4115 Dorchester Road in…
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Acclaimed historian accepts visiting professorship at The Citadel
January 29, 2015
Jacquelyn Dowd Hall named Mark W. Clark Distinguished Visiting Professor of History CHARLESTON, SC − The Citadel announced the appointment of Jacquelyn Dowd Hall as its Mark W. Clark Distinguished Visiting Professor of…
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Colleton Medical Center announces new Board of Trustees members
January 29, 2015
WALTERBORO, SC – Colleton Medical Center welcomes two new members to its Board of Trustees- Virginia Salley and Barry Moore. Salley and Moore will replace former members, Ann C. Carmichael, PhD,…
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RMC announces affiliation agreement with MUSC Health
January 28, 2015
Affiliation continues RMC quest to continuously improve patient experiences and access to care ORANGEBURG, SC – Regional Medical Center (RMC) President and CEO Thomas C. Dandridge announced that the RMC…
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Boeing VP of engineering keynote speaker for Charleston Engineers’ event
January 28, 2015
2015 Charleston Engineers Joint Council’s annual banquet at The Citadel Feb. 17 CHARLESTON, SC – A consortium of engineering-focused organizations in the Lowcountry is working to attract bright young minds…
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SC Unclaimed Property Director Appointed to National Board
January 28, 2015S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis’ unclaimed property director has been named Secretary-Treasurer of the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators executive board. Linda Gamble was appointed due to her experience overseeing…
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ACLU President Susan Herman Speaks at Political Science Convocation of Majors
January 28, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Susan Herman, president of the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) will speak at the Political Science Convocation Lecture at the College of Charleston on February 5, 2015. “Civil…
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Select Health of South Carolina Appoints New Medical Director
January 28, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC– Cathryn Caton, M.D., has joined Select Health of South Carolina as a medical director. Dr. Caton brings more than five years of health care experience as a…
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SC Unclaimed Property Director Appointed to National Board
January 28, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis’ unclaimed property director has been named Secretary-Treasurer of the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators executive board. Linda Gamble was appointed due to…
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Graham, Grassley Demand Answers About Extradition of al-Qaeda Members to U.S. for Article III Trial
January 27, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism, and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, along with eight…
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Senator Tim Scott To Introduce CHOICE Act to Expand Educational Opportunities
January 27, 2015Measure focuses on children with disabilities, on military bases and in low-income communities WASHINGTON, DC– During his keynote address this morning at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), U.S. Senator…
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Dr. John Kelley, DPT, MTC, ATC, Earns Certification in ImPACT® Concussion Care Management
January 27, 2015
Dr. Kelley joins the national network of ImPACT Trained Athletic TrainersTM CHARLESTON, SC – Dr. John Kelley, DPT, MTC, ATC, the director and owner of Private Therapy Services Physical…
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MUSC establishes chapter of the National Academy of Inventors
January 27, 2015Ophthalmology professor Dr. Bärbel Rohrer recognized as 2014 NAI National Fellow CHARLESTON, SC – The new chapter of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) at the Medical University of…
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Lincoln Harris Brokers Horizon Forrest Products’ 24,000-Square-Foot Lease Renewal at Woodstock I Industrial Park in North Charleston
January 26, 2015
Lincoln Harris Brokers Horizon Forrest Products’ 24,000-Square-Foot Lease Renewal at Woodstock I Industrial Park in North Charleston CHARLESTON, SC – Mike Ferrer, CCIM, of Lincoln Harris’ Charleston office has…
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Avison Young Office Lease – 7 Charlotte Street
January 26, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer represented the landlord, Mazyck Holdings, LLC in the leasing of an office space located…
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Boyer and Fayall Choose Carolina One
January 26, 2015
GOOSE CREEK, SC – Gail L. Boyer and Rita C Fayall have both joined the Metro North office of Carolina One Real Estate Services in Goose Creek. A Charleston native,…
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LStar Announces Plans to Create Two New Residential Neighborhoods within Grande Dunes
January 26, 2015
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – LStar, the owner of Grande Dunes — Myrtle Beach’s premier, luxury resort community — is excited to announce plans for the creation of its two newest neighborhoods. The…
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Carolina Financial Corporation Reports Results for 2014
January 26, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Carolina Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CARO), today announced net income for the year ended December 31, 2014 of $8.3 million, or $1.05 per diluted share. The 2014 results include…
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Upcoming News from The Citadel
January 26, 2015Got what it takes to survive the 2015 Bulldog Challenge? Register now! The Bulldog Challenge, known nationally as one of the most punishing tests of fitness and endurance, will be…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Hosts Sold Out Annual Meeting Featuring Daymond John
January 26, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce hosted their Annual Meeting: A Celebration of the Membership, presented by PNC Bank, on Thursday, January 22. The sold out event, attended by more than 500…
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NAI Avant Brokers Sale of 241 & 243 Calhoun Street, Downtown Charleston, SC
January 26, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – David Grubbs, Managing Partner and Broker-in-Charge with NAI Avant’s Charleston office, recently represented the seller, Floyd Family Investment Company, LLC, in the sale of 241 & 243…
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Gibbes Museum of Art Renovations Effect Museum Mile Attendance
January 26, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The October 2014 closure of the Gibbes Museum of Art for major renovations and restoration has prevented the museum from participating in this year’s Museum Mile alongside the…
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Erica Thomas Joins Marketing Strategies as Media Director/Client Services Manager
January 26, 2015
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Erica Boardman Thomas recently joined Marketing Strategies, Inc. as Media Director/Client Services Manager. A seasoned specialist with more than 25 years’ experience in strategic media planning and marketing, Erica…
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Indoor-Outdoor Living In SC – Literally
January 26, 2015To accommodate a tight budget, architect Frank Harmon made half of this modern coastal home open-air ST HELENA, SC – Award-winning Raleigh architect Frank Harmon, FAIA, recently completed a single-family…
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Santee Cooper again exceeds national average in customer satisfaction survey
January 26, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper continues to exceed the national average in residential customer satisfaction and specifically excels in customer service, reliability, rates, value and conservation, according to an…
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Nicole Anthony Joins CBRE
January 26, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – CBRE announced that Nicole Anthony has joined the retail group as an associate in the Charleston office. “Nicole will fit in well with our platform,” said CBRE…
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Avison Young Lease Extension – 7318 Pepperdam Avenue
January 26, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Weims Court Associates in the lease extension of a 7,500 SF office/warehouse space located…
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Avison Young Lease Extension – 3 Broad Street
January 26, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer represented the landlord, Three Broad, Inc. in the lease extension of an office space located…
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Indoor-Outdoor Living In SC – Literally
January 26, 2015To accommodate a tight budget, architect Frank Harmon made half of this modern coastal home open-air ST HELENA, SC – Award-winning Raleigh architect Frank Harmon, FAIA, recently completed a single-family…
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NAI Avant Brokers Sales of 241 & 243 Calhoun Street, Downtown Charleston
January 23, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – David Grubbs, Managing Partner and Broker-in-Charge with NAI Avant’s Charleston office, recently represented the seller, Floyd Family Investment Company, LLC, in the sale of 241 & 243…
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Jury Finds Philip Morris Liable In Engle-progeny Cigarette Case
January 23, 2015Awards Disabled Woman $17.2 Million In Compensatory And Punitive Damages MT. PLEASANT, SC – A Florida federal jury found that Philip MorrisUSA is liable to Florida resident Donna Brown and awarded her $17.2 million in compensatory and punitive damages in…
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