South Carolina’s Solar Pioneer Receives Statewide Renewable Energy Award
August 11, 2014
Bruce Wood recognized for his decades-long push to improve availability of solar energy options Bruce Wood, owner of Greenville-based Sunstore Solar Energy Solutions, was named winner of the 2014…
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Riley Institute at Furman Announces Semifinalists for Excellence Award
August 11, 2014The Riley Institute at Furman University has announced the 2014 semifinalists for the annual Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence. The semifinalists will be recognized Oct. 2…
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Riley Institute at Furman Announces Semifinalists for Excellence Award
August 11, 2014The Riley Institute at Furman University has announced the 2014 semifinalists for the annual Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence. The semifinalists will be recognized Oct. 2…
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Avison Young Medical Office Lease – 12 Farmfield Drive
August 11, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Gregg Legerton represented SweetgrassPediatrics, LLC in the leasing of a medical office space located at 12 Farmfield Drive in Charleston,…
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Avison Young Office Lease – 1111 Bowman Road
August 11, 2014MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Gerry Schauer and Jeremy Willits represented the landlord in the leasing of an office space located…
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Avison Young Lease Extension – 7187 Bryhawke Circle
August 11, 2014NORTH CHARLESTON, SC- Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Palms Preferred Properties, LLC in the lease extension of a 2,100…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Tenant in Leasing 3,678 SF of Office Space in Mount Pleasant, SC
August 11, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Jonathan Chalfie represented Golden Bear Realty, LLC, in the lease of 3,678 SF office space located at 654 Coleman Blvd in Mount Pleasant,…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Reports Recent Lease Transactions in the Charleston Area
August 11, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area: World Wide Equipment of SC, Inc. leased 20,000 sq.ft. of industrial space…
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Anyware Express Leases New Location in Ladson, SC
August 11, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announces Anyware Express has leased 78,000 square feet of industrial space at 9016 Palmetto Commerce Parkway in Ladson, South Carolina. Anyware Express is…
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Hollings Cancer Center Celebrates State’s Increases in HPV Vaccine Use
August 11, 2014Officials Note Ongoing Challenges in Vaccination Numbers CHARLESTON, SC – The Center for Disease Control (CDC) released late July their National Immunization Survey for Teens (NIS-Teen) data showing that Human Papillomavirus…
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Scott Peevy with NAI Avant Selected for Leasership Charleston Class of 2015
August 11, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – NAI Avant broker, Scott Peevy, has been selected to participate in the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Charleston Class of 2015. The Chamber sponsors the ten-month program…
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Benefitfocus Announces Second Quarter 2014 Financial Results
August 11, 2014Total revenue of $32.3 million grew 33% year-over-year Employer revenue of $14.3 million grew 59% year-over-year CHARLESTON, SC – Benefitfocus, Inc. (Nasdaq:BNFT), a leading provider of cloud-based benefits software…
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Anyware Express Leases New Location in Ladson
August 11, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced Anyware Express has leased 78,000 square feet of industrial space at 9016 Palmetto Commerce Parkway in Ladson, South Carolina. Anyware Express is…
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S.C. Economic Developers’ Association announces 2014-15 board, officers
August 11, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announced its 2014-15 board of directors and officers during the organization’s annual conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Jeff Ruble…
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S.C. Economic Developers’ Association announces 2014-15 board, officers
August 11, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announced its 2014-15 board of directors and officers during the organization’s annual conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Jeff Ruble…
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SCRA Recognized As Best Place To Work By SC Chamber
August 8, 2014Ranked Eighth in the Small to Medium Size Category COLUMBIA, SC – SCRA today announced that they have been named a Best Place to Work in South Carolina. SCRA placed eighth…
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CresCom Bank To Expand In South Carolina And Southeastern North Carolina With 13 Branch Purchase
August 8, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – CresCom Bank, the wholly-owned bank subsidiary of Carolina Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CARO), announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with First Community Bank, Bluefield, Virginia to acquire 13 branches…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Recent Charleston Area Leases
August 8, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area: …………………………………………………………………. World Wide Equipment of SC, Inc. leased 20,000 sq.ft. of industrial…
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Charleston Digital Corridor Launches Codecamp Version 3.0
August 7, 2014Program gains traction with 500+ attendees in just over 2 years CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Digital Corridor today announced the launch of CODEcamp Version 3.0. In the summer of 2012, the…
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Hovnanian Enterprises Enters Charleston, South Carolina Market
August 6, 2014RED BANK, NJ – Hovnanian Enterprises(R), Inc. (NYSE:HOV), a leading national homebuilder, announced that it is expanding into the Charleston, South Carolina market with plans to build K. Hovnanian’s (R) Four Seasons at…
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Lucas the Beaver Brings Home First Prize
August 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Lucas the Beaver, star of an engaging children’s book about following one’s dreams, is now a first-place award winner. Lucas’s story recounts the journey of a youngster…
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Lucas the Beaver Brings Home First Prize
August 6, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Lucas the Beaver, star of an engaging children’s book about following one’s dreams, is now a first-place award winner. Lucas’s story recounts the journey of a youngster…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Signs Landmark Solar Energy Bill
August 6, 2014
S.1189 – Making Solar Energy Affordable And Accessible COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was joined today by Senator Greg Gregory and representatives from the electric cooperatives, utilities, and…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Signs Landmark Solar Energy Bill
August 6, 2014
S.1189 – Making Solar Energy Affordable And Accessible COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley was joined today by Senator Greg Gregory and representatives from the electric cooperatives, utilities, and…
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S.C. High School Workforce Readiness Program Bests National Standards, Receives Top Awards
August 6, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Nearly all high school seniors who participated in Jobs for America’s Graduates-SC (JAG-SC) received a diploma this year. The program posted a 92.2 percent graduation rate, which…
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S.C. High School Workforce Readiness Program Bests National Standards, Receives Top Awards
August 6, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Nearly all high school seniors who participated in Jobs for America’s Graduates-SC (JAG-SC) received a diploma this year. The program posted a 92.2 percent graduation rate, which…
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Lee & Associates Leases 3125 Ashley Phosphate Road
August 6, 2014NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM, represented the Landlord, STH LLC, in the lease of 2,048 SF of office space at Ridgeway Business Park, 3125…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease – 7421 Industry Drive
August 6, 2014NORTH CHARLESTON, SC- Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented GGT&S, LLC in the leasing of a 8,000 SF warehouse building…
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Halls Chophouse Wins Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator Magazine
August 5, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Halls Chophouse in downtown Charleston was presented with the “Award of Excellence” by Wine Spectator magazine in the August 31st issue according to Bill Hall, Sr., President of Hall Hospitality Group LLC. Located…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Appoints Robert Polk As S.C. State Fire Marshal
August 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley has announced Robert “Bert” Polk as the next State Fire Marshal. Polk has more than 40 years of experience in fire and emergency services,…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Appoints Robert Polk As S.C. State Fire Marshal
August 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley has announced Robert “Bert” Polk as the next State Fire Marshal. Polk has more than 40 years of experience in fire and emergency services,…
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The Citadel names Jim Senter Director of Athletics
August 5, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The President of The Citadel, Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa, announced that Jim Senter will be the college’s 12th Director of Athletics. He currently serves as a senior associate…
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Bosch Security Systems to open new distribution center in Spartanburg County
August 5, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – Bosch Security Systems, a leading global supplier of security, safety and communications products, solutions and services, plans to open a new distribution center in Spartanburg County. In addition to…
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Bosch Security Systems to open new distribution center in Spartanburg County
August 5, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – Bosch Security Systems, a leading global supplier of security, safety and communications products, solutions and services, plans to open a new distribution center in Spartanburg County. In addition to…
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Charleston American Marketing Association Installs 2014-2015 Board of Directors
August 5, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston chapter of the American Marketing Association announces its board of directors for 2014-2015: President, Holly A. Fisher, MMC, owner of HAF Creative President-Elect, Andrew Barton,…
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Mashburn Construction Welcomes New Employees
August 5, 2014
Mashburn Construction welcomed new employees to the company: Boyd Brown joins Mashburn’s Columbia office as a Business Developer. A graduate of the University of South Carolina, Boyd formerly…
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Mashburn Construction Welcomes New Employees
August 5, 2014
Mashburn Construction welcomed new employees to the company: Boyd Brown joins Mashburn’s Columbia office as a Business Developer. A graduate of the University of South Carolina, Boyd formerly…
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Provost Academy Grads Awarded Over $640,000 in College Scholarships
August 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – In addition to being the largest graduating class in the five-year history of one of South Carolina’s first online public high schools, members of Provost Academy South Carolina’s…
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Provost Academy Grads Awarded Over $640,000 in College Scholarships
August 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – In addition to being the largest graduating class in the five-year history of one of South Carolina’s first online public high schools, members of Provost Academy South Carolina’s…
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National Tenants Compete for Limited Retail Space
August 4, 2014
KEY TAKEAWAYS Market vacancy rate is down to 6.32%. Downtown vacancy rate is just 3.56%. Rental rates averaged $17.72 per square foot for shop space with some tenants seeing rates…
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Avison Young Industrial Sale – 3491 Iron Horse Road
August 3, 2014LADSON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Sutton Park Charleston, LLC in the purchase of a 8,000 SF…
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Avison Young Industrial Sale – 9561 William Aiken Avenue
August 3, 2014LADSON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented J M Montgomery Properties, LLC in the purchase of a 9,000…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice HealthPlan Reach Agreement with Nason Medical Center/Ambulatory Urgent Care
August 3, 2014
Low Country Urgent Care Center Stays in the Insurers’ Network COLUMBIA, SC – BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina and BlueChoice® HealthPlan have reached an agreement with Nason Medical Center/Ambulatory Urgent Care…
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Speculative Construction in the Pipeline
August 1, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC Q2-2014 CHARLESTON INDUSTRIAL MARKET REPORT: Speculative Construction in the Pipeline MARKET OVERVIEW The first half of 2014 was accompanied by increased activity in the small to mid-sized…
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Lee & Associates Charleston Leases 19,481 SF of Industrial Space
August 1, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Ryan Welch represented the Landlord, Palmetto Railways, in the lease of a 19,481 SF industrial space located at 2750 Avenue B North in…
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The Blackbaud Index: Mid-year Results Show Overall Charitable Giving to Nonprofits Increased 1.6%
August 1, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The Blackbaud Index today reported that overall charitable giving to nonprofits increased 1.6% and online giving increased 8.0% for the first half of 2014 as compared to the first half of…
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The Brandon Agency Continues to Grow; Names Paul Hughes as Public Relations Director
July 31, 2014
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The Brandon Agency – providing award-winning marketing communications programs and campaigns proven to drive client success – continues to grow, expanding both its client base as well…
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Repairs Completed For “The Turn” at Battery
July 31, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The first phase of the Battery seawall repair & reconstruction project involved the reconstruction of “The Turn” – the portion of the High Battery that connects the stone…
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Operation Move-Out
July 31, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – A large number of leases for rental properties in downtown Charleston are over at the end of July. In the past, this has resulted in a build-up of…
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Industrial Property Sold in Charleston
July 31, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – July 2014: Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the sale of 4695 Franchise Street in North Charleston, South Carolina. Kurts Investments, LLC purchased the…
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