Belk Announces Over $18.3 Million in Charitable Contributions
February 27, 2012CHARLOTTE, NC – February 24, 2012 – Belk, Inc., its associates, customers and vendors contributed over $18.3million to local communities in the fiscal year ending January 28, 2012. Of thetotal…
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Genarus Walk-in Bathtubs Showroom Now Open in Okatie
February 7, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – February 6, 2012 – Genarus Senior Solutions Walk-in Bathtubs Showroom is now openfor business at 3047 Argent Boulevard in Okatie. Walk-In bathtubs decrease muscle tension, allowing…
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Group 1 Automotive Acquires Hilton Head BMW Dealership
January 29, 2012HOUSTON, TX – January 26, 2012 – Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI),a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced the acquisition ofHilton Head BMW in Blufton, S.C., that is expected to generate…
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New Tobacco Store Opens on King Street
January 26, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – January 26, 2012 – There’s a new red light on King Street… Red Light Tobacco has opened at 363-1/2 King. Jennifer Davis of Domicile Real Estate in…
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Amazon.com Announces Best-Selling Books of 2011
December 12, 2011Dec 12, 2011 “Steve Jobs” is the #1 best-selling book overall “The Mill River Recluse” and “The Abbey,” both independently publishedusing Kindle Direct Publishing, make the Top 10 list…
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Mount Pleasant’s Oldest Florists Blossoms into the Holiday Season with New Location
December 5, 2011MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – December 5, 2011 – Mount Pleasant’s oldest and first florist, Belva’s Flower Shop is proud to announce their expansion in to a new location at 1409B…
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Retail Guru Robin Lewis to Keynote the Fashion Group International of Charleston Retail Event
November 7, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – November 7, 2011 – Fashion Group International® of Charleston announced today that Robin Lewis, Robin Report CEO and Vice President of Goldman Sachs retail consulting subsidiary, Vantage…
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Interior Designer, Kimberly Grigg, Announces The Opening Of Knotting Hill Fabrics, Gifts, And Interiors
September 30, 2011MYRTLE BEACH, SC – September 29, 2011 – Interior Designer, KimberlyGrigg, has announced the opening of Knotting Hill Fabrics, Gifts, andInteriors. The 7,000 square-foot store is located at Northwoods Plaza,on…
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Jack's Cosmic Dogs Opens Third Satellite Store
September 14, 2011CHARLESTON, SC- September 14, 2011 – Jack Hurley, founder of Jack’s Cosmic Dogs, announced today that their third satellite store is in orbit at 817 St. Andrews Blvd. on Highway…
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Savannah Bee Company IntroducesCharleston Honey; Ranked on Inc. Magazine's 500/5000 List
August 25, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – August 25, 2011 – The Savannah Bee Company announced today that it has added a local Charleston Honey to the craft honeys for sale in their King…
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Enjoy the Tastes of Summer All Year Long with Sea Island Rum
August 9, 2011Three Distinct Rums Made in the Heart of the Lowcountry at Firefly Distillery Now on Shelves WADMALAW ISLAND, SC – August 8, 2011 – Just in time for a final…
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PrimeSouth Leases 418 King Street Office Space to Speedwell Weather
July 31, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – July 31, 2011 – Patrick Price of PrimeSouth Group announced that 418 King Street, Suite 202, will be the new U.S. office of Speedwell Weather, a U.K.…
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New Mt. Pleasant Showroom Introduces Holy City to European Style Environmentally-Friendly Paint
July 18, 2011MT. PLEASANT, SC – July 15, 2011 – Color is no stranger to Charlestonians with the city’s famous Rainbow Row and hues of every shade found around the Lowcountry. That’s…
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Baker Motor Company Signed as Major Sponsor for 2nd Sunday on King Street
June 27, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – June 27, 2011 – The Charleston Peninsula Preservation Trust (CPPT) announced today that the Baker Motor Company will be a major sponsor of 2nd Sunday on King…
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Suzanna Bryant New General Manager of Rapport Charleston
June 27, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – June 27, 2011 – Rapport Charleston, a retail boutique of fine women’s clothing, furs and personal service, announced that Suzanna Bryant is the new General Manager for…
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The Fashion Group International® of Charleston, Inc. Receives Prestigious International Award
May 11, 2011Fashion Group International® Inc. presented Charleston with the 2011 Special Recognition Merit Award CHARLESTON, SC – May 11, 2011 – The Fashion Group International® of Charleston, Inc. received high honors…
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Upper King Street's LESESNE to close
May 10, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – May 10, 2011 – LESESNE, the home design, paper and accessories shop at 539 King Street will close at the end of May. Owner Barbara Lesesne has…
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Mayor Riley to Welcome Two New Businesses to King Street Friday
May 4, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – May 3, 2011 – Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. will welcome two new businesses to King Street, Reinert LePrince Fine Art and Salt & Seaweed, with ribbon…
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Spanx Names Cutey Booty “Leg Up” Competition Winner : Local Entrepreneurs Recognized For Brilliant Business Idea
May 3, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – May 4, 2011 – Local entrepreneurs Angie Medlock and Whitney Koval’s brilliant line of personalized bloomers and boxer shorts has been named winner of the Spanx Leg…
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Jack's Cosmic Dogs to Add Third Satellite Store
April 18, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – April 18, 2011 – Jack’s Cosmic Dogs announced today that they will open a third location at 817 St. Andrews Blvd. on Highway 61 in West Ashley.…
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Leslie's Swimming Pool Supplies to Open New Store in South Carolina
April 9, 2011New Store in Summerville, South Carolina to grand open on April 8, 2011 SUMMERVILLE, SC – April 8, 2011 – Leslie’s Poolmart, Inc. (Leslie’s), the nation’s leading retailer of swimming…
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Heirloom Book Company Opens On Lower King Street
March 30, 2011Culinary bookstore will sell new, used and out of print literature dedicated to food arts CHARLESTON, SC – March 30, 2011 – Inquisitive cooks, food lovers and chefs alike will…
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Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH to Open New Store In Tanger Outlets Hilton Head
March 28, 2011HILTON HEAD, SC – March 28, 2011 – Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH today announced that its Hilton Head, South Carolina store will be moving from The Mall at Shelter…
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Savannah Bee Company Opens New Store
March 1, 2011Company Opens Fourth Location In Charleston CHARLESTON, SC – March 1, 2011 – Savannah Bee Company has opened a fourth retail location. This is the first retail location outside of…
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Slatherin’ Sauce expands grocery and specialty retail distribution
February 24, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – February 24, 2011 – Robin Rhea, founder ofSlather Brand Foods announces expanded distribution of Slatherin’ SauceOriginal Recipe and Spicy. By March 1, 2011, the firm’s sauces will…
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Say Goodbye to Wrinkles and Breakouts in Your Pajamas
January 26, 2011Germain Dermatology Launches Customized Skincare Products Online MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – January 24, 2011 – Say goodbye to wrinkles and breakouts in your pajamas with the simple click of your…
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First Forever 21 Store Opening in Charleston, SC
January 13, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – January 3, 2011 – Forever 21 will open their first location in Charleston, South Carolina at Majestic Square on January 15th. A grand opening event and ribbon…
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Skinny, Yet Oh So Sweet…Introducing Firefly Skinny Tea
January 6, 2011WADMALAW ISLAND, SC – December 21, 2010 – To kick off the New Year, Firefly is introducing Skinny Tea. Skinny Tea will be a favorite choice for consumers who prefer…
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Herb Frazier Joins Magnolia Plantation and Gardens Staff
November 10, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – November 10, 2010 – Herb Frazier has joined Magnolia Plantation and Gardens as public relations and marketing manager. Previously, Frazier was a freelance writer and public relations…
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Beloved Mt. Pleasant Bottles ‘N Brushes Opens Second Location in Downtown Summerville September 2010
August 25, 2010Sign Up. Show Up. Paint! CHARLESTON, SC – August 24, 2010 – After much success since opening inMt. Pleasant in 2008, Bottles ‘n Brushes, an art studio that hostsweekly group…
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Forever 21 to Open Doors on King Street
May 17, 2010Top National Retailer Coming to Majestic Square CHARLESTON, SC – May 17, 2010 – The Beach Company is pleased to announce the addition of Forever 21 to their diverse portfolio…
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The Shoppes at Seaside Farms Wins the Mount Pleasant Civic Pride Award
January 28, 2010MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – January 27, 2010 – The Beach Company’s Shoppes at Seaside Farms have been named the recipient of the 2010 Civic Pride Award. The award is presented…
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Maine Cottage Chosen to Completely Furnish Charleston Symphony Showhouse
October 23, 2009For the first time ever, the showhouse committee for the Charleston Symphony Orchestra League has elected to use a single company to provide all the furniture, fabrics, art and home…
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Baskin-Robbins Opens Charleston, South Carolina for Franchise Sales
September 8, 2009America’s Favorite Neighborhood Ice Cream Shop Hosts Charleston Franchising Seminar on Sept. 16th CHARLESTON, SC – September 8, 2009 – Baskin-Robbins, America’s favorite ice cream shop, is rapidly expanding its national…
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Grass Grown at Modern Turf Used to Improve Top SC Golf Courses
August 5, 2009REMBERT, SC – August 6, 2009 – Modern Turf, a leading sod producer announced today that four major golf courses in the Grand Strand area improved their facilities with turf…
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Grass Grown at Modern Turf Used to Improve Top SC Golf Courses
August 5, 2009REMBERT, SC – August 6, 2009 – Modern Turf, a leading sod producer announced today that four major golf courses in the Grand Strand area improved their facilities with turf…
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Governor Mark Sanford's Argentinian Affair Sparks New Business for South Carolina
July 7, 2009Sanford’s Affair Inspires New Business Generating Revenue For The Appalachian Trail GREENVILLE, SC- July 7, 2009 – South Carolina Governor, Mark Sanford, is known for supporting industry in his home…
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Governor Mark Sanford's Argentinian Affair Sparks New Business for South Carolina
July 7, 2009Sanford’s Affair Inspires New Business Generating Revenue For The Appalachian Trail GREENVILLE, SC- July 7, 2009 – South Carolina Governor, Mark Sanford, is known for supporting industry in his home…
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Four Moons Named Best Overall Restaurant in South Carolina
May 5, 2009Four Moons is rated South Carolina’s Best Overall Restaurant, Best in Ambiance, and Best for a Special Occasion by OpenTable Diners’ Choice™ list. ORANGEBURG, SC – April 22, 2009…
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The Pantry, Anheuser-Busch Partner to Launch Major Underage-Drinking Prevention Campaign in the Southeast
May 4, 2009Enhanced Employee Training, I.D.-Checking Program to be Implemented in 1,650 Stores in 11 States NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – April 30, 2009 – One of the largest independently operated convenience store…
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BI-LO Receives Interim Court Approval of Revised Financing Facility
April 5, 2009Receives Commitment of $125 million from GE Capital GREENVILLE, SC – April 5, 2009 – BI-LO, LLC and certain affiliates (the Company) today announced it has received interim Court approval…
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