Colliers | South Carolina brokers bring ±110,000-square-foot Class A industrial facility to full occupancy
August 6, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina industrial brokers Mark Erickson, SIOR and Jarred Watts facilitated the full occupancy of McQueen Distribution Center at 450 International Circle, a Class A ±110,000-square-foot speculative industrial…
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Governor McMaster declares State of Emergency for South Carolina
August 6, 2024
Order Issued to Prepare for Potential Effects from Tropical Storm Debby Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2024-16, declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects of…
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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
August 6, 2024
Go Fig, Little Beeings, Sphere, Strata Platforms, RFIDKNOW, and Tabbi were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Imagine Home Digital, MyUI, MyVoluntier Operations, SafeMedWaste, and Virtual Business 360 received…
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President Biden approves emergency declaration for South Carolina
August 6, 2024
FEMA announced August 5, 2024 that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of South Carolina to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Debby beginning…
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4.13 acres sold in North Charleston
August 5, 2024Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented Seller, Clear Springs Townhomes, LLC, in the sale of 4.13 acres at 7610 Dorchester Road…
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S.C. Commerce selects first executive director of the SC NEXUS Tech Hub
August 2, 2024
Accomplished Economic Developer Cristina Paredes to head state’s effort to become a leader in advanced energy The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) announced Cristina Paredes will serve as the…
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1st Choice AC cuts ribbon on new Clements Ferry location
August 2, 2024
1st Choice AC, Heating, Plumbing & Gas, a leading provider of home comfort solutions, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new location at 488 Jessen Lane, Ste…
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YWCA announces 2024 What Women Bring Honorees
August 2, 2024
Join YWCA Greater Charleston as they announce their 2024 What Women Bring (#WWB) Honorees at a press conference on Tuesday, August 6 at 11 a.m. at the Trident Technical College’s…
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SCDES announces grant application period opens for ‘Champions of the Environment’
August 1, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) announces the grant application period for Champions of the Environment is now open. Kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers can now apply for grant…
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Berkeley County accepting applications for State Accommodations Tax Funding
August 1, 2024
Apply August 1-31, 2024 Berkeley County is now accepting applications from individuals or businesses to apply for State Accommodation Tax funding. The deadline to apply is Saturday, August 31 at 5…
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Dominion Energy offers energy assistance as summer temperatures linger
August 1, 2024
Dominion Energy is encouraging customers who may be struggling financially to reach out for energy assistance this summer. August is Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Action Month. A federally funded…
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Chamber creates space for community and elected officials to connect
August 1, 2024
Mount Pleasant businesses, get face time with local leaders! The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) announces their 5th Annual Know Your Lawmaker Cocktail Reception aboard the historic U.S.S. Yorktown…
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The Honorable Gilda Cobb-Hunter announced as 2024 leadership legacy honoree
August 1, 2024
The Leadership Legacy Award is bestowed annually at the Leading Women Dinner to recognize a woman whose career has made a lasting positive impact on their state. This year’s honoree has blazed…
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Lowcountry Oyster Co. to expand production with Colleton County facility
August 1, 2024
Lowcountry Oyster Company is expanding its operations with the construction of a $6.4 million seafood processing and cross-dock facility in Green Pond, South Carolina. The Colleton County facility is projected to…
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SC Council on Competitiveness welcomes Bunnie Ward as Director of TransformSC
August 1, 2024
The SC Council on Competitiveness (SC Competes) is pleased to announce the appointment of Bunnie Ward as the new Director of TransformSC. Bunnie will lead the initiative to engage business…
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No Damsel In Distress
August 1, 2024
By Tom Poland Late May, I made one last effort to see the rare rocky shoals spider lilies before they play out. Rain and high water had deviled the…
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Town of Port Royal, S.C. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Global Eco Adventures, other agencies to host Aug. 6 press event
August 1, 2024Multi-agency collaboration will feature living shoreline coastline protection program through ongoing SMART REEF development and oyster restoration program The Town of Port Royal, the S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs (SCDVA),…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
July 31, 2024
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state in Q2…
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Lowcountry Food Bank installs food lockers at its partner food pantry, Shepherd’s Table, in Conway
July 31, 2024Food Lockers Enable Neighbors to Order and Access Healthy Food During Hours Convenient to Them Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that one of its partner food pantries, Shepherd’s Table in…
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Mashburn Construction promotes six across the state
July 31, 2024
Mashburn Construction announced the recent promotions for six team members across three of their four offices. Calvin Abercrombie has been promoted to Assistant Superintendent. He is based out of the Columbia…
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Industrial lease renewal in North Charleston
July 30, 2024
The Vault Receiving & Warehousing, LLC is extending their lease at 7123 Cross County Rd in North Charleston. Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor…
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The City of Charleston to host Lender Matchmaking event this Friday
July 30, 2024
The City of Charleston and Small Business Association (SBA) are excited for the annual Lender Matchmaking Event this Friday, August 2nd at The Citadel! Join us for this free in-person event to meet…
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Advanced robotic surgery system arrives at Roper St. Francis Healthcare
July 30, 2024
Roper St. Francis Healthcare recently became the first Charleston healthcare provider to acquire and implement a new surgical robot called the Da Vinci 5. This cutting-edge device will enhance our…
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CAMS promotes Alicia Bablo to Operations Manager
July 30, 2024
Community Association Management Services (CAMS) announced the promotion of Alicia Bablo to Operations Manager. Bablo has been with CAMS since 2018 and has held the role of Customer Experience Manager…
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First Choice makes going back to school easy and fun in N. Charleston
July 30, 2024
Jump-Start Back-to-School will offer school supplies, backpacks, and more on Aug. 3, 3 – 6 p.m. What Select Health of South Carolina’s First Choice health plan will host its third Jump-Start Back-to-School event of the…
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The City of Charleston hosts ribbon cutting of the new Entrepreneur Resource Center
July 30, 2024
The City of Charleston’s Office of Minority Business Enterprises announced the grand opening of its first Entrepreneur Resource Center (ERC), located at the James Lewis Apartment Complex, 91 Hanover Street.…
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Eterna Aesthetics + Wellness: A new era of total well-being
July 29, 2024
Dr. Mark Luckie and Jessica Luckie, a dynamic husband and wife duo, are thrilled to announce the grand opening of Eterna Aesthetics + Wellness. This exciting venture marks the merger of…
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Community Foundation of the Lowcountry welcomes four new board of directors members
July 29, 2024
Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is extremely honored to welcome four new members to our Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2024. Board members serve three-year terms and can serve…
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USDA investment in Rural Communities to lower energy costs and create jobs in South Carolina
July 29, 2024
Projects Funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Strengthen American Farms and Rural Small Businesses U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is partnering with farmers…
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The Nature Conservancy to receive $200 million from EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program
July 29, 2024
TNC in South Carolina to receive $39 million to sequester carbon in bottomland forests. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) announced that it will receive $200 million toward nature-based climate solutions, supporting…
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Alexandra Chastain of Abacus Planning Group earns Family Business Advising Certificate
July 29, 2024
Alexandra (Alex) Chastain of Abacus Planning Group earned the Certificate in Family Business Advising (CFBA) from the Family Firm Institute’s Global Education Network (FFI GEN). The Global Education Network is…
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Dorchester County and Summerville YMCA announce groundbreaking ceremony for new Oakbrook Sports Complex
July 26, 2024
Dorchester County and the Summerville YMCA are excited to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Oakbrook Sports Complex on August 7 at 9:00 AM at 900 Crosscreek Drive in…
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Eric Brown will lead St. John’s football program
July 26, 2024
Eric Brown was named the new St. John’s Islanders Head Football Coach, announced by St. John’s Director of Athletics Henry Campbell. Brown enters his twenty-ninth season, having coached every level…
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Third Scenthound location opens in the Charleston area, 100th store nationwide
July 26, 2024
NAI Charleston is pleased to announce that Scenthound, a dog grooming and wellness retail concept, opened their third store in the Charleston market recently. The new location at 405 Faison…
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Colliers South Carolina Industrial Report: Supply ahead of demand as deliveries drive increased vacancy
July 25, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2024 South Carolina Industrial Market Highlights South Carolina’s overall industrial performance sagged as a large wave of deliveries met softer demand, leading…
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Ignite Digital Services joins SkillBridge program
July 25, 2024
Ignite Digital Services, a digital transformation company serving the national security sector, joined the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) SkillBridge program in June. With nearly 200,000 members of the U.S.…
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The Town of Hilton Head Island and OneStreet Residential solidify public-private partnership for Northpoint Workforce Housing Neighborhood
July 25, 2024
The Town of Hilton Head Island and OneStreet Residential signed a Workforce Housing Development Agreement for an 11-acre tract of Town-owned land at Northpoint Circle. This marks a critical step toward…
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Empower Charleston announces six local nonprofits participating at October 17 showcase
July 25, 2024
Each organization will pitch why they deserve funding and donor support at the event Empower Charleston announced the six nonprofits participating in the Showcase of Nonprofits on October 17. The…
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Comcast continues to support Lowcountry digital skills training with a $10,000 grant to the Charleston Digital Corridor
July 25, 2024Comcast continues to further digital equity in the Lowcountry with a $10,000 grant to the Charleston Digital Corridor (CDC). The grant will support digital literacy education and provide practical, affordable, and inclusive…
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Home Telecom makes third $200,000 contribution to SCRA’s tax credit program
July 25, 2024
For the third year in a row, Home Telecom has contributed $200,000 to South Carolina Research Authority’s tax credit program, the Industry Partnership Fund. Commonly called the IPF, this program funds grants…
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Charleston Jazz welcomes Demetrius Doctor as Director of Charleston Jazz Academy
July 25, 2024
Charleston Jazz proudly announces the appointment of Demetrius Doctor as the new Director of the Charleston Jazz Academy. Doctor, a distinguished jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and educator, brings a wealth…
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Strong Investor interest produces successful bond sale to refinance debt, meet new capital needs
July 25, 2024
Refunding Will Save Customers Approximately $180 million Advancing its strategic debt management plan, the Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved the sale of approximately $865 million in bonds to refinance…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Angel Holmes, Like Minded CHS
July 24, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Ryan Young and Drew Scharf join Cushman & Wakefield in Charleston, S.C.; Eric Ridlehoover to serve as Managing Broker for Cushman & Wakefield in Charleston
July 23, 2024
Cushman & Wakefield announced that Ryan Young and Drew Scharf have joined the firm as Senior Director and Associate, respectively. Additionally, Cushman & Wakefield announced that Managing Director Eric Ridlehoover…
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The Village Group receives $40,000 grant from Power:Ed for Plantersville Summer Academy to curb summer learning loss and boost social-emotional support for rural African American youth
July 23, 2024
Power:Ed Executive Director Claire Gibbons presents grant award to The Village Group Executive Director Ray C. Funnye (far left), board members, and Plantersville Summer Academy educators and students. The Village…
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SC Launch Inc. announces third investment in Bubble Paper
July 23, 2024
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in Bubble Paper as part of a $10 million Series A funding round. The Greenville-based company is revolutionizing the packaging industry with its…
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The Loomia extends lease on Cross County Road
July 23, 2024
Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented TAE Rentals, LLC in the lease renewal of a 2,800 SF space located at 7123…
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Colliers Charleston Industrial Report: Vacancy peaking as Charleston market remains oversupplied
July 22, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2024 Charleston Industrial Market Highlights The Charleston industrial market saw overall demand remain solid even as 2,764,625 square feet delivered, posting overall…
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Nexton announces grand opening of The Goddard School
July 22, 2024
Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, is pleased to announce the opening of The Goddard School of Summerville, bringing the play- and inquiry-based learning experience to…
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SCDOT and City of Charleston announce safety enhancement project along Morrison Drive
July 22, 2024
Officials from the South Carolina Department of Transportation and the City of Charleston announced the details of a safety enhancement project along Morrison Drive between Johnson Street and Blake Street…
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