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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March of Dimes Awards More than $250,000 to Grantees across the State
February 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chapter of the March of Dimes has awarded more than $250,000 in eight community grants for projects focused on improving the health of mothers…
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Colliers International expands its Real Estate Management portfolio
February 25, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Colliers International announces the expansion of its real estate management portfolio with the addition of Ashley Center at 4401 Belle Oaks Drive and Corporate Square II at…
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Charleston Match to Marrow 5K- supporting patients in need of a bone marrow transplant
February 25, 2015Be The Match will host the 2nd Annual Charleston Match to Marrow 5K. This 5K walk/run unites communities across the Lowcountry of South Carolina in support of helping patients in need…
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Caldwell Commercial Warehouse Lease – 3260 Industry Drive
February 25, 2015CHARLESTON, 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 Charleston.…
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Caldwell Commercial Warehouse Lease – 3260 Industry Drive
February 25, 2015
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 Charleston.…
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Charleston Match to Marrow 5K- supporting patients in need of a bone marrow transplant
February 25, 2015Be The Match will host the 2nd Annual Charleston Match to Marrow 5K. This 5K walk/run unites communities across the Lowcountry of South Carolina in support of helping patients in need…
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JEDA Revenue Note Finances Medical Equipment at Conway Medical Center
February 24, 2015Retains 1,450 jobs CONWAY, SC – Conway Medical Center is using $20 million from a South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) revenue note to pay for medical equipment and information…
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Paula Traktman, Ph.D., appointed Dean of MUSC College of Graduate Studies
February 24, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Paula Traktman, Ph.D., has been appointed dean of the College of Graduate Studies at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). Mark Sothmann, Ph.D., MUSC Vice President for…
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Avison Young Retail Lease – 3365 South Morgans Point Road
February 23, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Vitré Stephens and Avery Homes represented Buck Investments, LC in the leasing of a 1,400 SF retail space…
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Avison Young Office Lease – 1012 Physicians Drive
February 23, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Gregg Legerton represented Saima Ismaili DPM, LLC in the leasing of an office space located at 1012 Physicians…
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Hair Stylist Proves American Dream Is Still Alive and Well – Publishes Book to Share Her Story With Thousands
February 23, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Hair stylist Marquetta Breslin has just published her new book, Million Dollar Stylist: The Hair Stylist’s Roadmap to Financial Freedom, Building the Business of Your Dreams, and…
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Magnolia Gardens Photo Contest Opens March 1
February 23, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The 5th Annual Magnolia Plantation and Gardens Photography Contest begins Sunday, March 1. The competition is open to professional and amateur photographers. All photos submitted to the…
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Program Announced for 2015 Administrative Professionals Day Conference at Trident Technical College
February 23, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Trident Technical College Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development is pleased to announce the program lineup for the 21st Annual Administrative Professionals Day Conference. The 2015 conference…
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Green Power powers RBC Heritage seven years in a row
February 23, 2015HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – The RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing Golf Tournament proudly announces “Our Greens are Green. Are Yours?” In its seventh year using 100 percent Green Power…
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South Carolina Judge Reaffirms Her Ruling Against The Episcopal Church
February 23, 2015Asserts that state law protects Diocese of South Carolina against New York-based denomination’s efforts to seize property, names and symbols ST. GEORGE, SC – For the second time in…
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IRS Issues Alert on New Phishing Scam
February 23, 2015
Tax Preparers and Taxpayers Urged to Not Click on Strange Emails or Links Seeking Updated Information The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) urges South Carolinians to be aware and…
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Carolina One Lands Agents in Summerville and Mt. Pleasant
February 23, 2015SUMMERVILLE, SC – Gale J. Smith, Paul Franklin Smith, Vicki Roberts and Paul Blake Lalli have all recently teamed up as agents with Carolina One Real Estate in Summerville and…
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Mayor Riley Addresses Charleston Young Professionals
February 23, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Young Professionals, a division of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, hosted a sold out crowd of more than 100 young professionals on February 17 for YP Fuel: Beyond …
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Mike Ferrer, CCIM, to Lead Lincoln Harris’ Charleston, South Carolina, Office
February 23, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Mike Ferrer, CCIM, has been promoted from vice president to broker in charge of Lincoln Harris’ Charleston office. Ferrer will oversee the entire state of South Carolina,…
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Pete Harper represented the Landlord in the new office lease at Ridgeway Business Center
February 23, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper represented the Landlord in the new office lease of 880 SF at Ridgeway Business Center, 3125 Ashley Phosphate Road, to Classic…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease – 2652 Bonds Avenue
February 23, 2015NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented 2652 Bonds Avenue, LLC in the leasing of a 3,850…
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S.C. Arts Commission Announces 2015 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Awards Recipients
February 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission announces the 2015 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts, the highest honor the state presents in the arts. Established in…
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SCHB Self Insurers Fund Honored with Prestigious Safety Award
February 23, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – SCHB Self Insurers Fund was recently honored by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) for their efforts to advance safety in the home building industry. Through…
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S.C. Arts Commission Announces 2015 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Awards Recipients
February 23, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission announces the 2015 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts, the highest honor the state presents in the arts. Established in…
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SCHB Self Insurers Fund Honored with Prestigious Safety Award
February 23, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – SCHB Self Insurers Fund was recently honored by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) for their efforts to advance safety in the home building industry. Through…
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City of Rock Hill Named First Cultural District in S.C.
February 22, 2015ROCK HILL, SC – The S.C. Arts Commission has named Rock Hill’s downtown as the first state-recognized cultural district in South Carolina. A cultural district is an easily identifiable geographic area…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Announces Funding
February 22, 2015Aptus Receives University Start-up Assistance Program Award SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch program today announced that client company Aptus, LLC has received a University Start-up Assistance Program (USAP)…
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