Recent Articles from Jason Thomas
Houston engineering firm names vice president overseeing Carolinas
LJA Engineering, a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm, has named Ricky Waters as vice president. In his new role, Waters will be based in LJA's Charleston office and will lead the firm’s operations in the Carolinas, according to a news release. Waters brings over 15 years of experience in the civil engineering industry. His expertise and leadership […]
Flying car company with South Carolina ties nets $83M funding boost
A Japan-based electric vertical takeoff and landing manufacturer with plans to open its U.S. headquarters in South Carolina has received a significant funding boost from the Japanese government. SkyDrive Inc. a Japanese electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan with plans to establish U.S. headquarters in Beaufort County, has been chosen […]
Charleston School of Law seeks non-profit status – here’s why
Charleston School of Law has taken the first step toward becoming a nonprofit school. It is currently the last independent, American Bar Association-approved for-profit law school in the United States, a news release stated. Last week, the Law School filed an application with the American Bar Association seeking acquiescence in the conversion from for-profit to not-for-profit […]
Charcuterie concept opens first South Carolina location in Mount Pleasant
Graze Craze, a new charcuterie concept known for crafting grazing boards and boxes, has opened its first South Carolina location at 3373 South Morgans Point Road in Mount Pleasant. The new storefront is located in the National Crossing shopping center at the main entrance of the Charleston National neighborhood, according to a news release. Graze […]
Luxury Daniel Island townhome development launches new phase
East West Partners, a luxury real estate developer, has launched sales for the initial offering in its third collection at the mixed-use community, The Waterfront Daniel Island, which features 11 townhomes. Located in the heart of the Waterfront, the 11 Sanderling townhomes offer approximately 2,900 to 3,500-square-feet of indoor living space, including an upstairs flex […]
Lowes Foods to open Summerville store, close others
Lowes Foods, a Carolinas-based grocer, is opening a fifth store in the Charleston market in Summerville, while the company plans to close other locations. The Summerville store will be 50,887 square feet and will anchor a new retail center between two large Berkeley County residential developments, according to a news release. The new Lowes Foods […]
This CEO is the only South Carolina member of Forbes’ 400 Richest People in America list
Forbes has released its annual 400 Richest People in America list, and South Carolina can boast a member. Bob Faith, founder, chairman and CEO of Charleston-based Greystar, a property and investment management and development services company, ranks No. 182 on the list with an estimated worth of $5.8 billion. That ranks Faith, who also made […]
Two South Carolina cities make Cond Nast Best Cities’ in US list
Two South Carolina cities noted for their beauty have once again been named to a national ranking of best U.S. cities. Charleston in the Lowcountry and Greenville in the Upstate have been named to Condé Nast Traveler’s Best Cities in the U.S. Reader’s Choice Awards. Greenville comes in at No. 4 in the ranking of […]
Lowcountry Food Bank breaks ground on regional hub facility in Hampton
Work has begun on a new Lowcountry Food Bank facility that will serve as a hub for regional partners as well as provide an improved experience for pickup and learning opportunities. The Lowcountry Food Bank in 2022 secured land on the Agriculture Technology Campus in Hampton to build a 20,000 square foot Southern Region Food […]
Privately held Charleston bank unveils new corporate headquarters
Beacon Community Bank, a privately held community bank founded in Charleston, has opened its new two-story headquarters and branch at 2347 Highway 17 North in Mount Pleasant. This is the sixth branch opening in six years in the Charleston tri-county area for the financial institution, according to a news release. “This is the culmination of […]
Charleston manufacturer breaks ground on $30 million expansion
A Charleston-based manufacturer has begun work on a $30 million expansion project. Mankiewicz Coatings has partnered with Choate Construction Co. on a 100,000-square-foot expansion to double its operations in Charleston — the third significant investment from the company in less than 15 years, according to a news release. “Our fantastic company culture and the most talented [&hell[...]
Tech company to build 200K-square-foot data center in Berkeley County
A digital infrastructure company has purchased land in Berkeley County for the construction of a new data center. DC Blox, a provider of data centers, dark fiber, cable landing stations and connectivity solutions focused on the Southeast, recently completed the purchase from Santee Cooper of 27.5 acres in Berkeley County, with plans to construct a […]