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, 2014CHARLESTON, 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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Josey Appointed to SC Bar Foundation Board of Directors
September 29, 2014
FLOReNCE, SC – Turner Padget announced that J. Rene Josey, a shareholder in our Florence office and a member of the Business Litigation team, has been elected to serve on the…
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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Honors Waldrop President and CEO Bill Caldwell with Prestigious Kirby Award at Carolinas Construction Conference in Charleston, S.C.
September 29, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – The Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) has recognized and honored Bill Caldwell, president and CEO of Spartanburg-based Waldrop, Inc., with what the association…
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Restoration Institute recognized by Charleston Metro Chamber
September 29, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC — The Clemson University Restoration Institute in North Charleston received The Trailblazer Award from the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. CURI was recognized at the 2014 Honors Night Thursday at…
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CresCom Bank Announces Jordan Miller as Assistant Vice President
September 29, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – CresCom Bank has announced the promotion of Jordan Miller as its new assistant vice president. Prior to his promotion, Miller joined CresCom Bank in January 2014 as its…
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CresCom Bank Announces Griffin Morrow as Assistant Vice President
September 29, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – CresCom Bank has announced the promotion of Griffin Morrow as its new assistant vice president. Morrow has been with CresCom Bank since June 2006 and most recently served…
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I-77 Alliance Announces Fletcher as New CEO
September 26, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The I-77 Alliance, a newly formed regional economic development organization, has hired veteran economic developer Rich Fletcher as its first president/CEO. The alliance is a public-private organization…
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Santee Cooper is giving away energy-efficient LED bulbs to kick off Public Power and Customer Service weeks
September 25, 2014
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Santee Cooper will be giving away highly efficient LED bulbs to its residential customers beginning Monday, Oct. 6, as a way to promote energy efficiency and…
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Statement from Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. – Chief Reuben Greenberg
September 24, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The death of Chief Greenberg causes great sadness to the citizens of our community. Our city got to know Chief Greenberg not only as our Chief of Police…
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Johnson Hagood Stadium Enhances Fan Safety with New Bag Policy
September 24, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – To help provide fans with a safe and secure environment to watch Citadel football games at Johnson Hagood Stadium this season, all bags and purses will be…
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Young Entrepreneurs from Silicon Harbor Head to Silicon Valley with the Opportunity to Win Thousands
September 24, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Shark Tank. Everyone is familiar with the popular TV pitch show and now two South Carolina young entrepreneurs get their chance to pitch their business plans in…
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Trio Solutions Adds Two to its Team
September 24, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Trio Solutions Inc. continues to grow and expand its marketing team as its business flourishes locally and nationally. The marketing communications company, which creates strong and meaningful…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Announces New SC Launch Companies
September 24, 2014Five Companies, One Resource Partner Accepted into Program CHARLESTON, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures today announced the acceptance of five new companies and one new Resource Partner into its SC Launch…
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South Carolina Unveils Statewide Obesity Action Plan
September 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Director Catherine Templeton and the South Carolina Obesity Council, today unveiled the state’s first-ever obesity action plan, SCaledown.org. A…
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Patty Scott Joins the Carnes Crossroads Real Estate Sales Team
September 24, 2014SUMMERVILLE, SC – Carnes Crossroads Real Estate has added a new member to its sales team. Patty Scott is a former interior designer who has been selling new homes and…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Announces New SC Launch Companies
September 24, 2014Five Companies, One Resource Partner Accepted into Program COLUMBIA, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures today announced the acceptance of five new companies and one new Resource Partner into its SC Launch…
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Avison Young Retail Lease – Ashley Oaks Plaza
September 23, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Vitré Stephens and Avery Homes represented the landlord, Ashley Oaks of Charleston, LLC in the leasing of a 27,500…
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Carolina One New Homes Names Cunningham Community Manager
September 23, 2014
MT. PLEASANT, SC – – Carolina One New Homes announced that Julia Cunningham has been named Community Manager for Saussy Burbank Homes at Carolina Park in Mt. Pleasant. Cunningham, a native…
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Ebola-stricken Community in Liberia Receives Safe Water through Charleston based Non-Profit, Water Missions International
September 23, 2014Water Missions International Provides Safe Water to Dolo Town Community in Liberia CHARLESTON, SC – As the international response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa continues to ramp up, Water Missions International (WMI),…
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Fleming Named to Steering Committe on the Future of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges
September 23, 2014Project Launches as Converse College’s Internal Study Expands SPARTANBURG, SC – President Betsy Fleming of Converse College has been named to a new steering committee of college and university…
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Perimeter Security Systems increases hiring as growth accelerates
September 23, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Perimeter Security Systems (PSS), the Charleston S.C.-based security company, is poised for another surge of growth as it continues to scale and expand its reach further across the country. Perimeter…
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Hospitality-Related Entities and Retailers: How You Can Prepare for Hurricane Season
September 23, 2014
By Christian Stegmaier Collins & Lacy, P.C. With the 25th anniversary of Hurricane Hugo upon us and hurricane season in full swing, it is imperative those in retail and…
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Blackbaud’s Luminate CRM Helps Nonprofits Raise More than $1.8 Billion
September 23, 2014Leading nonprofit solution on Salesforce1 platform achieves new milestone CHARLESTON, SC – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) today announced that nonprofit organizations usedLuminate CRM™ to raise more than $1.8 billion in 2013, making it…
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Boeing Announces New R&D Center Facility Lease in North Charleston
September 23, 2014
Lease agreement adds 100,000 square-foot research center to Boeing South Carolina NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced a lease agreement for 100,000 square feet of office and lab…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Seller in the sale of 43,560 SF Lot in Wando
September 23, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Gordon Geer represented the Seller, Suntrust Bank, in the sale of 43,560 SF lot including a 3,000 SF building located at 1101 Saint Thomas…
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