CPI for all items rises 0.2% in August; shelter up
September 12, 2024
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, the same increase as in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.…
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Johns Island Acupuncture brings exclusive DAO Needling treatment to the Lowcountry
September 12, 2024
Johns Island Acupuncture brings innovative and holistic healing practices to the Charleston community. Led by Treayor Smith, L.AC, DIPL. OM, C.SMA, this new practice is the only clinic in the…
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Turner Padget shareholder selected for elite statewide diversity program
September 12, 2024
Turner Padget announced that shareholder Nickisha M. Woodward has been selected to participate in the Riley Institute’s intensive five-month Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) program. Woodward joins 41 other leaders from…
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SCbio’s life sciences accelerator, SCbioDrive, announces inaugural cohort of oncology and neuroscience startups
September 12, 2024
Seven emerging life science startups from South Carolina to Taiwan to receive guidance, mentoring and business-focused curriculum modules taught by industry experts including Charles River Labs, Deloitte, Eli Lilly, Maynard Nexsen,…
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A Helping Hand
September 12, 2024
By Tom Poland Hampton Wildlife Fund Awards 2024-2025 Scholarships When I read about the recent Hampton Fund scholarships, the words of conservationist and writer Aldo Leopold and a thought came…
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SCETV and USC Press celebrates jazz legend Marian McPartland with book launch event at Koger Center for the Arts
September 11, 2024
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV), in partnership with the University of South Carolina Press, announced a special event celebrating the launch of Shall We Play That One Together: The Life…
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Colliers Charleston Multifamily Report: Demand strong as construction pipeline shrinks
September 11, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2024 Charleston Multifamily Market Highlights Charleston’s multifamily housing demand continues to catch up to the region’s most recent wave of construction as…
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Abacus Planning Group Advisor, William Jeter, elected as President for the Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity Board
September 11, 2024
Abacus Planning Group announces the election of William Jeter CFA, CAIA, CFP® to President of the Board for the Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity. William was elected to the…
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USC CIC to host IBM watsonx Workshop and Competition
September 11, 2024
The University of South Carolina College of Information and Communications (CIC) invites college and university students from across South Carolina to participate in the IBM watsonx Workshop and Competition on…
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Colliers Charleston Multifamily Report: Demand strong as construction pipeline shrinks
September 11, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2024 Charleston Multifamily Market Highlights Charleston’s multifamily housing demand continues to catch up to the region’s most recent wave of construction as…
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TD SYNNEX to appoint Reyna Thompson President, North America
September 11, 2024TD SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX), a leading global distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem, announced that Reyna Thompson will be appointed President of North America on December 1, following…
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Orlando’s Pizza renews lease on Daniel Island
September 10, 2024
Vitré Ravenel Stephens of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the Landlord, Seven Farms Road LLC, in the lease renewal at 295 Seven Farms Road, Units D and E on Daniel Island.…
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Office space leased in Mount Pleasant
September 10, 2024
Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer, CCIM, represented the Landlord, First Point Properties LLC, in the lease of 1,379 SF of office space at 498 Wando…
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Industrial lease renewal in Hanahan
September 10, 2024
Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented Landlord, Pepperdam Industrial LLC, in the lease renewal of 12,120 SF of industrial space at…
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Lakeland Capital announces new hire, Brian Allen
September 10, 2024
Lakeland Capital, a Charleston-based private, multifamily investment company active in select East Coast markets, recently announced a new hire joining the company’s Charleston office. Brian Allen has joined Lakeland Capital…
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Indoor Golf Simulator coming to Downtown Charleston
September 10, 2024
Taylor Sekanovich of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the Tenant, Scramblers 4 Golf LLC, in the lease of 2,050 SF of retail space located at 997 Morrison Drive, Suite 104 in…
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50,000 SF space leased in Summerville
September 10, 2024
Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the Landlord, Bellwright SC Property Owner LLC, in the lease of 50,000 SF of industrial…
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Community Foundation of the Lowcountry to host grand opening ceremony for the Ekedahl Center for Nonprofit Excellence – September 10, 12:00-1:00 pm
September 10, 2024
Community Foundation of the Lowcountry (CFL) announced the grand opening of the Ekedahl Center for Nonprofit Excellence! The grand opening ceremony takes place on Tuesday, September 10 from 12:00-1:00 pm…
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Furman’s Riley Institute names Bryan Boroughs as executive director
September 10, 2024
Boroughs to assume leadership Oct. 1 The Riley Institute at Furman University has appointed Bryan Boroughs ’02 its executive director. Boroughs will assume leadership on Oct. 1, taking the reins from…
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Trident United Way names Christy Boudolf as Chief Connections Officer
September 10, 2024
Trident United Way (TUW) announced leadership promotions and new hires within the organization’s Communications team. These changes underscore TUW’s commitment to excellence and strategic growth in their mission of supporting…
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Unified Resources in Display selects Jasper County to establish first South Carolina operation
September 10, 2024
Unified Resources in Display (Unified Resources), an innovative retail and merchandising agency, today announced it selects Jasper County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $14 million investment…
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Spartan Investment Group announces acquisition of its first self-storage facility in South Carolina
September 10, 2024
The 60,890-square-foot facility is set to meet growing demand for self-storage solutions in a thriving Beaufort market Spartan Investment Group (Spartan), a Colorado-based privately held real estate investment firm specializing…
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SC Works Trident to host Public Service Career Fair
September 9, 2024
A BERKELEY-CHARLESTON-DORCHESTER COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS PROGRAM Hiring event for government jobs in the Tri-County region SC Works Trident will host the second annual Public Service Career Fair on Tuesday, Sept.…
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SCETV series Reconnecting Roots returns for season 4 with eight new episodes
September 9, 2024
Continuing its journey into American history, the half-hour series Reconnecting Roots has returned for season 4. The show features eight new episodes. Hosted by Gabe McCauley, the weekly series continues reconnecting Americans…
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Launchfest Emceed by the Dynamic Duo: Dr. Troy Hall and Ben-Jamin Toy
September 9, 2024
The Lowcountry’s entrepreneurial spirit ignites at Launchfest, presented by Dig South and The Harbor Entrepreneur Center (HEC). This electrifying event, emceed by the dynamic duo of Dr. Troy Hall and…
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Local music legend George Kenny to receive 2024 Tip of the Hat Award at Charleston Jazz Gala
September 9, 2024
Charleston Jazz announced that local music legend George Kenny will be honored with the 2024 Tip of the Hat Award at this year’s Charleston Jazz Gala. The prestigious award, named…
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Think Up Consulting named to the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
September 9, 2024
Think Up Consulting (Think Up) has been named to the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful…
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South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics Foundation announces new board members and officers
September 9, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics Foundation has elected seven new members to its board of directors and officers for 2024-25. The following board members were elected:…
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Sharbell Nexton LLC opens phase one of Lofts Downtown Nexton, announces plans for phase two
September 9, 2024
Sharbell Nexton, LLC (Sharbell) announced the opening of the first phase of the Lofts Downtown Nexton, a collection of luxury apartments in the urban-inspired mixed-use community serving Nexton and the…
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Industrial space leased to Best Buds
September 9, 2024
Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle represented the Landlord, Blanton Street Investments LLC, in a 1,500 SF lease. The industrial space…
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East Coast Warehouse & Distribution selects Charleston County to establish first South Carolina operation
September 6, 2024
$14.5 million investment will create 52 new jobs East Coast Warehouse & Distribution selects Charleston County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The company’s $14.5 million investment will…
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Palmetto Park Jam featuring Idlewild Revival set for Oct. 13
September 5, 2024
Palmetto Park Jam is back this fall with the sounds of the Allman Brothers! This live music event at Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park on Sunday, October 13 will…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy surpasses $125,000 fundraising goal for Colonial Lake
September 5, 2024
Accelerating Project Completion and Ushering in a New Era of Community Partnership The Charleston Parks Conservancy has announced a significant milestone in its efforts to revitalize Colonial Lake, surpassing its…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio nominated for 17 Public Media Awards
September 5, 2024
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) announced the network’s nomination for 17 nominations across 14 different categories for the Public Media Awards presented by the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA).…
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Wake Up Call Aboard The Pamela Sue
September 5, 2024
By Tom Poland Shrimping Down McClellanville Way I got up at 4:30 a.m. to go to two Carolina bays in the Francis Marion National Forest. Hours later I left pitcher…
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Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation makes a donation in honor of Hunger Action Day
September 5, 2024
Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation announced a donation to Lowcountry Food Bank. This gift of $38,006 will be used where the Food Bank needs it most to support feeding programs, equipment…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces its 4th Annual Walk to Fight Hunger on Sunday, September 22nd at Wannamaker Park in N. Charleston – Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly day!
September 5, 2024
FREE registration for the Walk to Fight Hunger Here: https://lowcountryfoodbank.org/get-involved/walk Lowcountry Food Bank’s 4th Annual Walk to Fight Hunger is happening on Sunday, September 22nd! The Walk is a family-friendly…
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Lowcountry Kettle debuts new collegiate branded chips with University of South Carolina and Clemson University
September 4, 2024
Lowcountry Kettle, celebrated as the Official Chip of South Carolina, is proud to announce the launch of two collegiate-branded bags honoring the University of South Carolina (USC) and Clemson University.…
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Disability Rights South Carolina receives $30,000 grant from the SC Bar Foundation to increase services
September 4, 2024
Disability Rights South Carolina, the nonprofit, federally mandated, and state designated Protection and Advocacy System serving people with disabilities, has received a $30,000 grant from the South Carolina Bar Foundation.…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
September 4, 2024
NovaVia Spine and Biologics, Tax Titans, and Terratory were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Dealerverse, Notey, and Querri received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive…
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Pope Flynn public finance attorney Lawrence Flynn appointed to Memory Hold the Door committee of South Carolina Bar
September 4, 2024
Lawrence Flynn, a public finance attorney and member of the management team with Pope Flynn, a Columbia-based law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has been appointed to…
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Tenant Representation in Ladson
September 3, 2024
Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the Tenant, Rock City Mechanical Company LLC in a lease of 6,000 SF of industrial…
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Pair of CCSD teachers win PSTA Classroom Grants
September 3, 2024
Charleston County School District teachers Jacqueline Clarke and Katharine Johnson have been selected as recipients of the 2024 Palmetto State Teachers Association Classroom Grant. This is the third year of…
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More Charleston families “Go Public:” CCSD student enrollment increases
September 3, 2024
West Ashley High School enrollment over 2,000 for first time since 2006 school year Charleston County School District (CCSD) has seen an increase in the enrollment of students at the start…
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Charleston Jazz to receive $15K National Endowment for the Arts Grant
September 3, 2024
Charleston Jazz announced it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award in the amount of $15,000. This grant will…
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CCSD welcomes new Procurement Services leader
September 3, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Ramona Brown as Director of Procurement Services. Brown joins the district from St. Johns Fire District where she has served as Controller for the last…
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SC Women in Leadership announces the Honorable Nancy Gutierrez as 2024 Rising Star
August 30, 2024
Annual Leading Women Dinner Honors Women Who Have Blazed Trails in Civic Leadership SC Women in Leadership (SC WIL) announced the Honorable Nancy Gutierrez, City of Hardeeville Municipal Judge, as…
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Charleston Southern sees record enrollment in its 60-year history
August 29, 2024
Southern University welcomed its largest incoming freshman class ever this fall. In its 60th anniversary year, Charleston Southern also celebrates record overall enrollment for its traditional undergraduate, graduate, and online…
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Berkeley County Council approves Greenbelt Preservation Plan
August 29, 2024
Protecting land and improving outdoor recreation in the County During its meeting on Monday, August 26, Berkeley County Council approved Berkeley County’s first-ever Greenbelt Preservation Plan. The plan outlines the county’s strategy…
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Meta selects Aiken County for first South Carolina data center
August 29, 2024
$800 million investment will support 100 new operational jobs FAST FACTS Meta selects Aiken County to establish the company’s first South Carolina data center. The $800 million investment will support…
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