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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EngenuitySC’s $5,000 Ignite! 2014 Ideas Contest Calls for Innovative Ideas for the Midlands
September 23, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – EngenuitySC and Wells Fargo Bank announce the $5,000 Ignite! 2014 Ideas Contest, a public competition open to individuals and organizations with ideas for starting something new in…
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EngenuitySC’s $5,000 Ignite! 2014 Ideas Contest Calls for Innovative Ideas for the Midlands
September 23, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – EngenuitySC and Wells Fargo Bank announce the $5,000 Ignite! 2014 Ideas Contest, a public competition open to individuals and organizations with ideas for starting something new in…
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Avison Young Lease Extension – 7187 Bryhawke Circle
September 22, 2014NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SOIR represented Palms Preferred Properties, LLC in the lease extension of a…
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Jury Finds Arab Bank PLC Liable for Financing Terrorist Activity
September 22, 2014
MT. PLEASANT, SC – A Brooklyn, N.Y., jury found Jordan-based Arab Bank plc. liable for financing terrorist activity, including funneling financial support to top Hamas leaders and to the families of…
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Avison Young Office Lease – 360 Concord Street
September 22, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer represented the landlord, R.E.R. Investments in the leasing of an office space…
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Making a Better Manikin
September 22, 2014
FRD announces product launch of technology from MUSC Healthcare Simulation Center to improve training for labor and delivery CHARLESTON, S.C. – Promising technology born at the Medical University of South Carolina…
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Scott Ashley Joins Production Design Associates
September 22, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Scott Ashley has joined Production Design Associates (PDA) as a project manager. With more than twenty years of experience in the world of event lighting, he comes to Charleston…
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Prysmian Group To Expand Abbeville County Cable Manufacturing Facility
September 22, 2014
$8.2 Million Investment Expected To Create 20 Jobs ABBEVILLE, SC – Prysmian Group, a global cable producer serving the energy and telecom industries, is expanding its manufacturing facility in Abbeville County.…
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NEW LISTING: 1.85 Acres for Sale in Manning – Zoned General Business
September 21, 2014MANNING, SC – DESCRIPTION: 1.85 Acre site providing approximately 95 ft. of frontage on heavily trafficked Highway 261. Site is situated between Zaxby’s and Arby’s and is located directly across…
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Gibbes Museum of Art and Society 1858 Announce Sonya Clark as the 2014 Winner of the 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art
September 21, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Society 1858, an auxiliary group of the Gibbes Museum of Art, is pleased to announce Sonya Clark as the 2014 winner of the 1858 Prize for Contemporary…
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Nexsen Pruet Expands White Collar Criminal Defense Practice
September 21, 2014Devon Riley Joins Firm’s Charleston Office CHARLESTON, SC – Devon Turner Riley has joined the Charleston office as Special Counsel. Riley will practice with firm’s Litigation Group, with her primary focus…
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Chase After a Cure donates $130,000 to MUSC for childhood cancer research
September 21, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Local nonprofit Chase After a Cure presented a donation of $130,000 to the Medical University of South Carolina for pediatric cancer research. Since its founding in 2009,…
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MUSC Waring Library announces paper competition winners
September 21, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The Waring Historical Library at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) announced the winners of the 2014 W. Curtis Worthington, Jr. Research Paper Competition. First prize in the…
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Matthew Byzet joins Thurmond Kirchner Timbes & Yelverton
September 21, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Thurmond Kirchner Timbes & Yelverton, P.A., founded in Charleston, S.C., and representing clients across a wide range of legal matters, has added Matthew S. Byzet as an…
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Trio Solutions Selects Nonprofits to Receive Pro-Bono Marketing Services for CreateAthon(R) 2014
September 21, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Five Lowcountry nonprofit organizations have been chosen to be the beneficiaries of free marketing and advertising services provided by Trio Solutions (TRIO) in its eighth annual CreateAthon® event. The collaborative, 24-hour…
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