Butcher named acting dean of new College of Health Sciences
June 25, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Southern University has named Dr. Melissa Butcher acting dean of the newly created College of Health Sciences. Created to house the athletic training, health promotion and…
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Secretary of State Offers Free Notary Public Training Seminars Across South Carolina
June 25, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Secretary of State Mark Hammond is offering two regional notary public seminar this summer and fall for all midlands-area South Carolina notaries and those interested in becoming…
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Secretary of State Offers Free Notary Public Training Seminars Across South Carolina
June 25, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Secretary of State Mark Hammond is offering two regional notary public seminar this summer and fall for all midlands-area South Carolina notaries and those interested in becoming…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease – 4663 Franchise Street
June 25, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Palms Preferred Properties, LLC in the leasing of a 2,400 SF…
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Coastal Logistics Group Establishes Dorchester County Operations
June 25, 2014
DORCHESTER COUNTY, SC – Coastal Logistics Group (CLG), a third-party logistics (3PL) provider and warehouse operator, has established a new facility in Dorchester County to serve customers shipping through the Port of…
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Jeannie Adame Joins Meridian Energy & Environment
June 25, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC –  Meridian Energy & Environment, LLC, is pleased to announce that Jeannie Adame has joined the firm’s Coastal Management Team as a senior scientist. Jeannie was previously with O’Brien…
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The Jackson Companies in Myrtle Beach, SC, Names Sue Bradley Property Manager
June 25, 2014
MYRTLE BEACH, SC — The Jackson Companies in Myrtle Beach, S.C., has named Sue Bradley Property Manager. Her responsibilities will include property management of the Sayebrook Town Center and Ocean Lakes…
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Republican Lieutenant Governors Association Congratulates Henry McMaster on South Carolina Victory
June 25, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – Tonight Republican Lieutenant Governors Association (RLGA) Chairman, Tate Reeves (MS), issued the following statement congratulating Henry McMaster on his victory in today’s primary election in South Carolina.…
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Republican Lieutenant Governors Association Congratulates Henry McMaster on South Carolina Victory
June 25, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – Tonight Republican Lieutenant Governors Association (RLGA) Chairman, Tate Reeves (MS), issued the following statement congratulating Henry McMaster on his victory in today’s primary election in South Carolina.…
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Avison Young Medical Office Lease – 2090 Charlie Hall Blvd.
June 25, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Gregg Legerton represented Allergy & Asthma Consultants, LLP in the leasing of a 4,058 SF medical office…
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The Jackson Companies In Myrtle Beach, SC, Names Gregory White Project Coordinator
June 24, 2014MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The Jackson Companies in Myrtle Beach, S.C., has named Gregory White to the position of Project Coordinator. He is responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of new…
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CofC Professor and Student Bringing Transition Town Movement to the Lowcountry
June 24, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – This summer, College of Charleston junior Garrett Boudinot and professor Todd LeVassuer are developing ways to help Charleston become more resilient to the social and environmental problems…
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Governor Haley Introduces The South Carolina Chef Ambassador Program
June 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers and South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (SCPRT) Director Duane Parrish to introduce the…
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Governor Haley Introduces The South Carolina Chef Ambassador Program
June 24, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers and South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (SCPRT) Director Duane Parrish to introduce the…
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UniFirst Corporation Selects Benefitfocus HR InTouch Marketplace
June 24, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNFT), a leading provider of cloud-based benefits software solutions, today announced that UniFirst Corporation has selected Benefitfocus HR INTOUCH MARKETPLACE® to support benefits enrollment…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Welcomes New Companies to the SC Launch Program
June 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SCÂ – SCRA Technology Ventures today announced the acceptance of five new companies into its SC Launch Program. Charleston-area company Snapcastr, Greenville-area companies BarberWind and ActivEd and Columbia-area companies TerraStride…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Welcomes New Companies to the SC Launch Program
June 24, 2014CHARLESTON, SCÂ – SCRA Technology Ventures today announced the acceptance of five new companies into its SC Launch Program. Charleston-area company Snapcastr, Greenville-area companies BarberWind and ActivEd and Columbia-area companies TerraStride…
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Associated Container Group Announces the Brandon Agency as its Full-Service Marketing Agency
June 24, 2014MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The Brandon Agency has been named the agency of record for Associated Container Group (ACG), an independently owned and operated manufacturing business firm located in Charleston, S.C. The…
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College of Charleston to Offer African American Studies Major
June 24, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The College of Charleston will offer an African American Studies major beginning in the Fall of 2014. The new major consists of 33 credit hours of interdisciplinary…
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Recycling industry brings $13 billion boost to SC economy
June 24, 2014
Economic impact doubles in eight years with growth of recyclers, recycling rate COLUMBIA, SC –Â The recycling industry in South Carolina brings a $13 billion boost to the state’s economy annually…
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Recycling industry brings $13 billion boost to SC economy
June 24, 2014
Economic impact doubles in eight years with growth of recyclers, recycling rate COLUMBIA, SC –Â The recycling industry in South Carolina brings a $13 billion boost to the state’s economy annually…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Joins Businesses Across the Country Urging Congress to Reauthorize Ex-Im
June 24, 2014CHARLESTON, SC -The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce today joined with organizations from across the country in sending a letter urging Congress to swiftly reauthorize the Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im). The bank, which provides…
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SC BlueChoice Offers New Group Health Plan Rewarding Employee Engagement
June 24, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – As employers seek strategies to manage rising health care costs, BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina is offering a new product combining incentives for employees who use Patient-Centered Medical…
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SC BlueChoice Offers New Group Health Plan Rewarding Employee Engagement
June 24, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – As employers seek strategies to manage rising health care costs, BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina is offering a new product combining incentives for employees who use Patient-Centered Medical…
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JBE Inc. to Expand Into Berkeley County
June 24, 2014
HANAHAN, SC – JBE, Inc., a supplier to the automotive, aerospace, and industrial electrical industries, today announced its decision to expand into the city of Hanahan in Berkeley County. The investment is expected…
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JBE Inc. to Expand Into Berkeley County
June 24, 2014
HANAHAN, SC – JBE, Inc., a supplier to the automotive, aerospace, and industrial electrical industries, today announced its decision to expand into the city of Hanahan in Berkeley County. The investment is expected…
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Amazon.com Chooses the Best Books of 2014 (So Far)
June 24, 2014SEATTLE, WA – Today Amazon.com announced its annual list of the Best Books of the Year So Far, a midyear retrospective that highlights the must-reads released between January and June 2014.…
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Amazon.com Chooses the Best Books of 2014 (So Far)
June 24, 2014
SEATTLE, WA – Today Amazon.com announced its annual list of the Best Books of the Year So Far, a midyear retrospective that highlights the must-reads released between January and June 2014.…
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Enjoy Charleston County Public Library Programs in July
June 24, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Enjoy the wide variety of free classes, programs, exhibits and events throughout July. Check out some of these programs geared toward adults: SPECIAL EVENTS Reading Wave:…
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Happel Scurry Joins MGC’s Charleston Office
June 24, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – McAngus Goudelock & Courie, a regional insurance defense firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Happel Scurry in the Charleston office. Scurry’s practice focuses on general…
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Carolina Commercial, LLC Brokers Sale of Magwood Marina in Mt. Pleasant
June 23, 2014MOUNT PLEASANT, SC –  Carolina Commercial, LLC announced the sale of the Magwood Marina in Mt Pleasant. Dunston Powell CCIM, was the sole broker in the transaction. This is the second Marina that Dunston…
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Select Health of South Carolina Donates to March of Dimes
June 23, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Select Health of South Carolina associates, led by the Medicaid managed care organization’s Bright Start® prenatal program and Employee Activity Committee (EAC), rallied in support of the…
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Avison Young Lease Extension – 2652 Bonds Avenue
June 23, 2014NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented 2652 Bonds Avenue, LLC in the lease extension of a…
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Charleston Attorneys To Lead SC Bar Foundation
June 23, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC  The South Carolina Bar Foundation announced that Charleston attorneys Elaine H. Fowler and Marie-Louise Ramsdale will assume the offices of president and president-elect beginning July 1. As officers, Fowler…
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Santee Cooper Approves $9 million in Loans for Five Industrial Development Projects Across State
June 23, 2014
MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved $9 million in loans today to advance five industrial development projects across the state. The loans support projects representing…
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Santee Cooper Approves $9 million in Loans for Five Industrial Development Projects Across State
June 23, 2014MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved $9 million in loans today to advance five industrial development projects across the state. The loans support projects representing…
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Prime Music Rocks First Week: Prime Members Stream Tens of Millions of Songs for Free
June 23, 2014
SEATTLE, WA – Amazon today announced that in the week following the introduction of Prime Music, Prime members streamed tens of millions of songs–that’s millions of hours of music–and added…
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Prime Music Rocks First Week: Prime Members Stream Tens of Millions of Songs for Free
June 23, 2014SEATTLE, WA – Amazon today announced that in the week following the introduction of Prime Music, Prime members streamed tens of millions of songs–that’s millions of hours of music–and added…
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Palmetto Moon Names John Pennell Company President
June 23, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Robert Webster, Chairman and CEO of Palmetto Moon, announced today that John Pennell has been promoted from Director of Stores to President of the nine store South…
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Palmetto Moon Names John Pennell Company President
June 23, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Robert Webster, Chairman and CEO of Palmetto Moon, announced today that John Pennell has been promoted from Director of Stores to President of the nine store South…
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South Carolina Bar Selects Fastcase for Legal Research Member Benefit
June 23, 2014
Members Get Free Nationwide Law Libraries, Smarter Search Tools, and Integrated Mobile Apps WASHINGTON, DC – The South Carolina Bar announced today that it has selected Fastcase to provide a…
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South Carolina Bar Selects Fastcase for Legal Research Member Benefit
June 23, 2014
Members Get Free Nationwide Law Libraries, Smarter Search Tools, and Integrated Mobile Apps WASHINGTON, DC – The South Carolina Bar announced today that it has selected Fastcase to provide a…
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North Charleston SBDC office in search of new location
June 23, 2014N. CHARLESTON – The North Charleston office of the SC Small Business Development Centers is looking for some help in locating a new home for the second time in the…
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Needtobreathe Classic Golf Tournament Raises $140,000 for Global Health Care Initiatives
June 23, 2014DANIEL ISLAND, SC – The proceeds from the 2014 Needtobreathe Classic golf tournament last month on Daniel Island were almost double the profits from the 2013 event, meaning more money for…
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Daniel Felder Joins Board of Certified Development Corporation
June 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Daniel Felder, Vice President of Credit Administration at The Palmetto Bank in Greenville, has been named to the Board of Directors of Certified Development Corporation of SC…
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Daniel Felder Joins Board of Certified Development Corporation
June 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Daniel Felder, Vice President of Credit Administration at The Palmetto Bank in Greenville, has been named to the Board of Directors of Certified Development Corporation of SC…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation May 2014
June 20, 2014
Unemployment Rate Holding Steady In May, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 5.3 percent, reflecting no change from April’s estimate. An increase of 736 people moved the estimated…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation May 2014
June 20, 2014Unemployment Rate Holding Steady In May, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 5.3 percent, reflecting no change from April’s estimate. An increase of 736 people moved the estimated…
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The Cassina Group Welcomes Elizabeth Ramsey Dickinson
June 19, 2014MOUNT PLEASANT, SC — Charleston are real estate firm The Cassina Group is excited to announce long-time Realtor Elizabeth Ramsay Dickinson has joined the company’s downtown Charleston office, headquartered at…
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New Bridges on the way due to New Funding Measure
June 19, 2014The first contract to build South Carolina bridges using ACT 98 funding has been awarded and construction will begin in coming weeks, according to the South Carolina Department of…
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