Former Nexsen Pruet Attorney Tabbed to Lead South Carolina Department of Revenue
June 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Former Nexsen Pruet member (partner) Rick Reames has been appointed as Director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue. Governor Nikki Haley made the announcement on June 23,…
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Former Nexsen Pruet Attorney Tabbed to Lead South Carolina Department of Revenue
June 30, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Former Nexsen Pruet member (partner) Rick Reames has been appointed as Director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue. Governor Nikki Haley made the announcement on June 23,…
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College of Nursing to offer RN to BSN program
June 30, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing has announced that it will begin to offer an online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in nursing (RN…
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CresCom Bank Expands to Greenville, Names Frierson Upstate Market Leader & Executive VP
June 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – CresCom Bank announced that it has expanded to the Upstate market this week, and has named Scott Frierson as its executive vice president and Upstate market leader. The…
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JEDA Finances Fly Ash Recycling Plant for The SEFA Group, Inc.
June 30, 2014GEORGETOWN, SC – The South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) has issued 40 million dollars in tax-exempt revenue bonds to help The SEFA Group create a coal fly ash recycling facility…
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South State Bank New Name for SCBT, NCBT, Community Bank & Trust and The Savannah Bank
June 30, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Today, SCBT unveiled new signs and began operating as South State Bank, bringing four of its five bank brands under one unified name. The bank did business as…
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South State Bank New Name for SCBT, NCBT, Community Bank & Trust and The Savannah Bank
June 30, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Today, SCBT unveiled new signs and began operating as South State Bank, bringing four of its five bank brands under one unified name. The bank did business as…
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Twin Rivers Capital Names Lauren Collins, CCIM Development Director
June 30, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston-based commercial real estate developer, Twin Rivers Capital, LLC, has named Lauren Collins Development Director. Lauren is responsible for all aspects of the development process from site…
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Twin Rivers Capital Places Little Caesars
June 30, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Phil Rose of Twin Rivers Capital, LLC placed Little Caesars in the Food Lion shopping center on Central Ave. in Summerville. The store opened on June 24.…
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First Citizens Adds Jeff Johnson to its Commercial Banking Group in Charleston
June 30, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – First Citizens today announced that Jeff Johnson has been selected to serve as Commercial Relationship Manager for the bank’s Charleston market. In his new role, Johnson will be…
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South Carolina Angel Network Establishes Angel Fund and Invests in First SC Company
June 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) had a first closing on its new angel investment vehicle, the Palmetto Angel Fund, on Friday, June 20th. The Palmetto Angel Fund is…
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South Carolina Angel Network Establishes Angel Fund and Invests in First SC Company
June 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) had a first closing on its new angel investment vehicle, the Palmetto Angel Fund, on Friday, June 20th. The Palmetto Angel Fund is…
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CresCom Bank Adds Two New Members To Its Team In Charleston, S.C.
June 27, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – CresCom Bank has named John Hardy as its new credit analyst in the Charleston, S.C., area and has announced Zuberi Jackson as the newest member to its Call…
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South Carolina Angel Network establishes angel fund and invests in first SC company
June 26, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Angel Network (SCAN) had a first closing on its new angel investment vehicle, the Palmetto Angel Fund, on Friday, June 20th. The Palmetto Angel…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease – 4748-D Franchise Street
June 26, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Infinger Family, LLC in the leasing of a 4,500 SF industrial space located…
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Blackbaud’s Cloud-based eTapestry CRM First to Add Integrated Data Services from Target Analytics
June 26, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) today released upgrades to its cloud-based eTapestry CRM solution that, for the first time in a Blackbaud product, integrates fully automated data services from Blackbaud’s Target Analytics…
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Class A Office Space in downtown Charleston: 100 Calhoun St
June 26, 2014Suite 200 7,269 RSF $29.00/sf/yr FS* *excludes janitorial . CHARLESTON, SC – Lincoln Harris is pleased to present the exclusive listing for the sublease at 100 Calhoun Street in Charleston,…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Announces Immigrant Families Initiative
June 26, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina ranks 2nd in the nation in immigrant growth. Immigrants represent nearly 5% of South Carolina’s total population, with the majority coming from Latin America, followed by…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Announces Immigrant Families Initiative
June 26, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina ranks 2nd in the nation in immigrant growth. Immigrants represent nearly 5% of South Carolina’s total population, with the majority coming from Latin America, followed by…
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Baker Motor Company Appointed As Authorized Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dealer
June 26, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Tommy B. Baker, owner and president of Baker Motor Company of Charleston and Baker Buick GMC Cadillac, is pleased to announce the company has been appointed an…
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Amazon Web Services Announces Eight Winners of the Global City on a Cloud Innovation Challenge
June 26, 2014
SEATTLE, WA – Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced the winners of the first City on a Cloud Innovation Challenge. The New York City Department of Transportation, City…
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Amazon Web Services Announces Eight Winners of the Global City on a Cloud Innovation Challenge
June 26, 2014SEATTLE, WA – Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced the winners of the first City on a Cloud Innovation Challenge. The New York City Department of Transportation, City…
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Pete Harper, CCIM, represented Merchants International, LLC, in the new office lease of 1,617 SF at 225 Seven Farms Dr.
June 26, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM, represented the Tenant, Merchants International, LLC, in the new office lease of 1,617 SF at 225 Seven Farms Drive on…
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Thurmond Kirchner Timbes & Yelverton adds associate attorney
June 25, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Christopher C. Romeo has joined Thurmond Kirchner Timbes & Yelverton, P.A., a law firm based in Charleston, S.C., representing clients across a wide range of legal matters,…
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Slam Dunk in Silicon Harbor Leads Young Entrepreneur to Silicon Valley
June 25, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Dekeiya Cohen from West Ashley High School is a winner on and off the court. She scored big at the YEScarolina 3rd Annual Mark Motley Foundation State Business Plan Competition with the coveted first…
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Charleston Veterinary Referral Center Awarded Level I Certification as Emergency and Critical Care Facility
June 25, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS) has awarded its highest certification to West Ashley’s Charleston Veterinary Referral Center, making it one of only six Level…
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CSU and Dorchester Two School District Sign Articulation Agreement
June 25, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Southern University and Dorchester Two School District entered an articulation agreement June 23, 2014, providing students who complete DD2’s Early College Program through Trident Technical College a seamless…
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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, SC – 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, SC – 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 – 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 – 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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