Recent Articles from Staff
MUSC offers new internship for 6 Charleston County teens
If you know a teenager with a love of science, listen up. Medical University of South Carolina is offering internship opportunities for 10th and 11th graders in underrepresented groups, the hospital said in a news release. The students must attend a Charleston County school. Of the applicants, six selected teen ambassadors will work side-by-side with […]
Bank of America contributes additional $500,000 to IAAM
This holiday season, Bank of America is presenting the International African American Museum with a gift, but this one won’t be wrapped up in a neat little bow. The bank is doubling its support to the museum with another $500,000 donation to support programming and operations, the IAAM said in a news release. The funding […]
Home goods provider invests $627K in Berkeley County facility
A home good provider has expanded into Summerville, making the company’s first foray into East Coast operations. The Wisconson-based DHI Corp., founded in 1872, is investing $672,000 with the hopes of creating 40 jobs. The new distribution center at 300 Trade Zone Blvd. is already fully operational. The facility will help the company increase capacity […]
Health Care Heroes selected for 2021
The Charleston Regional Business Journal has named honorees for the 2021 Health Care Heroes. Each year, the Business Journal and its partners honor professionals across the region who work in health care and related fields. These individuals and their organizations frequently go beyond the call of duty for their communities and professions and in service to others. […]
North Morrison office sells for $2.52M
The North Morrison Area continues to rise and shine. A freestanding multi-tenant office across the street from the former Martha Lou’s Kitchen in Charleston has sold for $2.52 million. The 5,600-square-foot building and former home of the Charleston City Paper is located at 1049 Morrison Drive. The property is surrounded by offices, restaurants and breweries, […]
Business establishes North Charleston plant to be near defense sector
Elbit Systems of America LLC, a subsidiary for Elbit Systems Ltd., plans to establish operations in Charleston County, creating an anticipated 300 jobs, the S.C. Department of Commerce said in a news release. The Texas-based company provides high-performance products and system solutions that focus on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation and medical instrumentation sectors. [&hellip[...]
Helping Out for Nov. 17, 2021
Helping Out highlights some of the many charitable events and activities going on in the Charleston area. Submit your news using our online form. The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund has opened its latest round of applications to all Charleston County School District students graduating high school in 2022 who also earned an S.C. LIFE […]
Largest spec warehouse in Charleston leased up before completion
The largest speculative industrial building ever developed in Charleston is 100% leased before construction has been completed. The Charleston Trade Center, a three-million-square-foot, Class-A industrial campus in Summerville, signed the last two tenants this month. Twin Star Home will occupy the larger 1-million-square-foot building, while Sagebrook Home will move into the nearby 430,920-square-[...]
Condolences pour in after Sen. Leatherman dies at age 90
Sen. Hugh Leatherman, a business owner and South Carolina’s oldest-serving lawmaker, passed away Nov. 12 at the age of 90. For decades, Leatherman has been a forceful proponent for the state’s economy, playing key roles in the advancement of the aerospace and logistics industries. The Republican, who lived in Florence and served both Florence and Darlington […]
Hot Properties for Nov. 15, 2021
Hot Properties highlights recently sold or leased commercial properties in the Charleston region. Send in your transactions using our online form. Robert Pratt of RE/MAX Pro Realty represented the buyer, 101MC LLC, in the sale of 3,164 square feet of medical space at 2679 Lake Park Dr., North Charleston, from Lee Hershon LLC for $900,000. Erin England […]
Greystar sells 30-property portfolio fund for $3.6 billion
Greystar Real Estate Partners is selling its flagship U.S. multifamily value-add fund for approximately $3.6 billion. The fund comprises a 30-property, U.S. multifamily portfolio and originally was created as part of the company’s flagship rental housing value-add fund series, the company said. “The fund focuses on acquiring well-located, institutional quality apartmen[...]
Helping Out for Nov. 10, 2021
Helping Out highlights some of the many charitable events and activities going on in the Charleston area. Submit your news using our online form. Boeing has donated $150,000 to the Lowcountry Food Bank to support programs working to reduce hunger in the region. The announcement was made on Nov. 4 at a distribution event at […]