Top Grossing Movies – May 29
May 30, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 05/25/2018 to 05/31/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Solo: A Star Wars Story PG13 Disney 1 4,381…
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Wake Foot Sanctuary announces first franchise in Greenville
May 30, 2018
Wake Foot Sanctuary announced its first franchise opening in Greenville, SC later this year. Chris Fetter, along with her husband Tad Heineman, are excited to be the first candidates awarded a franchise after Wake…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recent Charleston leases
May 30, 2018
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area: …………………………………………………………………. Student Transportation of America leased 11,419 square feet of office space at 880 Island…
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Rotary Schooled on Blockchain Technology
May 30, 2018Blockchain – the technology behind Bitcoin – has potential uses far beyond digital currencies. That’s what Capital Rotarians heard from May 30 guest speaker Dr. Dirk Brown, shown with club…
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SC Confederate Relic Room & Museum offering free admission to military this summer
May 30, 2018The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum will participate in the ninth annual Blue Star Museums program to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel…
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Southern Current launching new solar project in Aiken County
May 30, 2018
Company investing $20 million in solar farm development Southern Current, a leading developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets, is expanding its solar farm portfolio with a new…
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Smith certified as circuit court arbitrato
May 30, 2018Michael Smith, a partner at Morton & Gettys, is now certified as a South Carolina Family Law Arbitrator. Smith is also a South Carolina Family Law Mediator and trained in…
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East Cooper Medical Center performs 1st robotic navigation for spine procedure in Mount Pleasant
May 30, 2018
East Cooper Medical Center is the first hospital in Mount Pleasant to perform robotic navigation for spine procedures. Dr. Richard Frisch and Dr. Steven Poletti performed three surgeries using the…
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Mary Lane Sloan named Woman of the Year; raises more than $74,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
May 30, 2018The ART of Real Estate announced its founding partner, Mary Lane Sloan, has been named the Woman of the Year by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Midlands chapter. Mary…
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ManTech opens new North Charleston logistics facility supporting U.S. Army’s MRAP program
May 30, 2018
At a grand opening ceremony to be attended by local government leaders, ManTech International Corporation (Nasdaq:MANT) today expands its presence in South Carolina with a new Logistics Center supporting the…
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Mary Lane Sloan named Woman of the Year; raises more than $74,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
May 30, 2018
The ART of Real Estate announced its founding partner, Mary Lane Sloan, has been named the Woman of the Year by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Midlands chapter. Mary…
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NAI Avant procures major Charleston restaurant for Columbia CBD
May 30, 2018
NAI Avant announced that Hall’s Chophouse will occupy ±8,200 square feet of retail/restaurant space in 1221 Main Street in Columbia, South Carolina. Located directly across the street from the Statehouse, the…
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Rotary Schooled on Blockchain Technology
May 30, 2018
Blockchain – the technology behind Bitcoin – has potential uses far beyond digital currencies. That’s what Capital Rotarians heard from May 30 guest speaker Dr. Dirk Brown, shown with club…
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SC Confederate Relic Room & Museum offering free admission to military this summer
May 30, 2018The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum will participate in the ninth annual Blue Star Museums program to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel…
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Smith certified as circuit court arbitrato
May 30, 2018
Michael Smith, a partner at Morton & Gettys, is now certified as a South Carolina Family Law Arbitrator. Smith is also a South Carolina Family Law Mediator and trained in…
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Duke Energy builds new kayak launch and river access area at Landsford Canal State Park
May 29, 2018pictured left to right are Steve Jester, Vice President for Water Strategy, Hydro Licensing and Lake Services for Duke Energy; Al James, Manager of Landsford Canal State Park, and Phil…
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Mayor Benjamin welcomes new Mayor’s Fellows to City Hall
May 29, 2018
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin welcomes six students this summer to the Mayor’s Fellows program. The program provides both undergraduate and graduate-level students with the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of…
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Carta Adopt-A-Stop program expands to entire service area
May 29, 2018
CARTA’s popular Adopt-A-Stop upkeep program will now be available throughout the agency’s entire service area thanks to a nearly $10,000 Palmetto Pride grant aimed at beautifying bus stops. Expansion of…
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Phase II of Liberty Bridge maintenance project scheduled for this summer
May 29, 2018
Phase I of the City’s routine maintenance improvements to the Liberty Bridge was conducted over the course of several weeks in February, and Phase II is scheduled to begin this…
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The ARK, Alzheimer’s Family Support Services, announces organizational changes
May 29, 2018
. The ARK, Alzheimer’s Family Support Services, announces organizational changes to provide more comprehensive support services to families living with Alzheimer’s or related dementia. “Families have been turning to The…
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WaterShed Animal Fund partners with Charleston Animal Society to fund rural animal welfare program
May 29, 2018
WaterShed Animal Fund recently awarded Charleston Animal Society a $726,660 grant to fund a 3-year rural animal welfare pilot program throughout Charleston County called Helping Hands for Rural Paws. Helping…
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TCCC applauds changes to state’s “Disturbing Schools” law
May 29, 2018
Educators urged to exhaust all avenues of behavioral discipline before involving law enforcement Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC) is pleased that South Carolina lawmakers have amended the “Disturbing Schools”…
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Ziff Properties acquires Starpoint Storage – Chapel Hill, NC
May 29, 2018Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Starpoint Storage, a multi-use storage and warehousing facility located in Chapel Hill, NC. The existing 83,000-square-foot complex is comprised of 8 single…
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Clemson’s College of Business names Wendy York dean
May 29, 2018
Wendy York, associate dean at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, has been named dean of Clemson University’s College of Business. She will begin her new job in mid-July. As…
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Tindall highlights employees who foster in honor of National Foster Care Month
May 29, 2018
Tindall Corporation is dedicated to supporting their employees both personally and professionally. Two Tindall team members, Stephen Green and Kelly Scheib, recently became licensed foster parents and are now actively…
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The Cliffs adds three to club leadership team
May 29, 2018The Cliffs announced the addition of three new members to its club leadership team: Tabatha Cantrell as private events sales manager, Kyle Caudill as general manager of The Cliffs at…
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K&L Gates partner Erica M. Jackson appointed to the SCBIO board of directors
May 29, 2018
Erica M. Jackson, a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health Care partner in the Carolinas offices of global law firm K&L Gates LLP, was recently appointed to the SCBIO…
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High Spirits Hospitality’s Tammy Johnson named feature presenter for night one of Facebook Community Boost
May 29, 2018
Tammy Johnson, president and CEO of High Spirits Hospitality, will be the featured presenter for the first night of Facebook Community Boost as she discusses her business to a sold-out…
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Forty-three students receive scholarships from Building Industry Charitable Foundation
May 29, 2018
Over the past seventeen years, the Building Industry Charitable Foundation has awarded $543,500 in scholarships to children of Association members and other students who meet criteria set for the program. …
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County of Lexington celebrates ribbon cutting of new Fleet Services building
May 29, 2018On Wednesday, May 23rd, members of the County of Lexington joined together to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new Fleet Services building on Ball Park Road in Lexington. The…
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ACRE selects entrepreneurs for funding and mentoring
May 29, 2018
Five South Carolina agribusiness entrepreneurs are one step closer to taking their businesses to the marketplace or expanding an existing start-up, thanks to a competitive application and pitch process offered…
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GSSM announces Wall Street investment manager to deliver 29th commencement address
May 29, 2018
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Board of Trustees announced that Ms. Pamela Lawrence, a leading Wall Street investment manager and entrepreneur, will deliver GSSM’s 29th…
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Sonoco to acquire Conitex Sonoco joint venture
May 29, 2018
Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining 70 percent interest in the joint venture of Conitex Sonoco…
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Digital magnifiers available for checkout; telescope circulation also expanded to more branches
May 29, 2018Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) will have digital magnifiers available for patrons to check out or use on-site at each of its 16 branches starting Tuesday, May 29. Visually impaired library…
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County of Lexington celebrates ribbon cutting of new Fleet Services building
May 29, 2018On Wednesday, May 23rd, members of the County of Lexington joined together to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new Fleet Services building on Ball Park Road in Lexington. The…
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High Spirits Hospitality’s Tammy Johnson named feature presenter for night one of Facebook Community Boost
May 29, 2018
Tammy Johnson, president and CEO of High Spirits Hospitality, will be the featured presenter for the first night of Facebook Community Boost as she discusses her business to a sold-out…
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The Cliffs adds three to club leadership team
May 29, 2018The Cliffs announced the addition of three new members to its club leadership team: Tabatha Cantrell as private events sales manager, Kyle Caudill as general manager of The Cliffs at…
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Ziff Properties acquires Starpoint Storage – Chapel Hill, NC
May 29, 2018Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Starpoint Storage, a multi-use storage and warehousing facility located in Chapel Hill, NC. The existing 83,000-square-foot complex is comprised of 8 single…
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Murphy & Grantland named Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year
May 28, 2018
The South Carolina Bar has named Murphy & Grantland as the 2017 Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year. The pro bono program award was presented to co-founding shareholder John…
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Valagro launching new production facility in Orangeburg County
May 28, 2018
Company’s First U.S. Manufacturing Site Will Create 47 New Jobs Valagro, a producer of biostimulants and fertilizers for the agriculture industry, is launching its new production operations in Orangeburg County.…
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Powerful exhibition shines light on Latino immigrants of South Carolina
May 28, 2018Ecos: Resonancias de Historias Latinas de Carolina del Sur now on view Diana Farfán, Iris, the Coyote Tamer, 2018, acrylics and mixed media on wood panel. The Columbia Museum of Art is…
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Pawmetto Lifeline offers camps for animal-loving children
May 28, 2018
Pawmetto Lifeline will host four sessions of its popular Fur Friends Summer Camp this summer in June and July. Fur Friends Summer Camp is the perfect opportunity for children to…
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Dominion Energy helps support new educational exhibits at Santee State Park
May 28, 2018
Dominion Energy has donated $10,000 to Santee State Park for improvements to exhibits in the park’s visitor center. The grant is awarded through Dominion Energy’s philanthropic arm, the Dominion Energy…
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Community Concert Choir to perform spring concert
May 28, 2018A free concert to the community! The Community Concert Choir, now in its second year, has been spreading joy around town singing at the Pinedale Residence, Morningside of Camden…
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Caldwell Commercial Listing – 159 Civitas Street, Mt. Pleasant, SC
May 28, 2018Caldwell Commercial announces its new listing of 159 Civitas Street, Mt. Pleasant, SC. 159 Civitas Street is for sale, with a listing price of $2,000,000. This building offers 5,920 SF…
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Caldwell Commercial listing – 6435 Fain Street, Unit B
May 28, 2018Caldwell Commercial announces it’s listing at 6435 Fain Street, Unit B, North Charleston, SC. Unit B is listed for $13.50 PSF, offering 903 SF available for lease. For more information…
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Flourish wins awards for work with Clemson and Feed & Seed
May 28, 2018
Flourish’s 2018 client work was recently honored with one Mercury Award and one Silver Wing Award from the South Carolina Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA). “Clemson University’s ‘Eclipse Over…
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Eldon Russ joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 28, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Eldon Russ has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Russ grew up on a farm in southeastern…
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Jackson hires James Ragsdale as shipping and logistics coordinator
May 28, 2018
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired James Ragsdale as shipping and logistics coordinator. In his new role, Ragsdale will oversee…
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Jim Bannister and Bruce Bannister recognized among 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers
May 28, 2018James (Jim) Bannister and Bruce Bannister of Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC, have been named 2018 Super Lawyers in South Carolina, in the practice areas of criminal law and family…
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