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Apr 29, 2022
Maison Real Estate had its best year in company history last year with $188,420,494 in closed sales — and 2022 is already shaping up to be even better in spite of less houses coming on the Charleston County market. The inven... Read More
Apr 21, 2022
Rapid expansion has become the norm at Charleston International Airport. New partnerships and connections led to a record number of passengers in 2021, and now, an effort is underway to help alleviate traffic that has spilled out from th... Read More
Apr 19, 2022
At the end of March, it was hard to believe renovations to the Credit One Stadium would be ready in time for the Credit One Charleston Open. Bob Moran, president of Charleston Tennis LLC, laughed at the idea, though. As the man in ch... Read More
Apr 15, 2022
Honorees for SC Biz News’ inaugural Lowcountry Diversity Leadership Awards have been chosen, based on the overall criteria of leadership, impact, sustainability and focus. This recognition highlights both individuals a... Read More
Apr 12, 2022
Charleston County is making way for an influx of the development of lawn mowers, string trimmers, chainsaws and lawn tractors. Daye North America, an outdoor power equipment company founded in 2017, has completed its expansion i... Read More
Apr 12, 2022
The former bookkeeper for Charleston's Simmons Realty Company and its related business entities has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison. Karen Rhett, 59, of Mount Pleasant, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and fa... Read More
Apr 11, 2022
With the Charleston population growing more than 18% since 2010, Glenn McConnell Parkway now has more volume than the roadway is able to handle. The situation will only get worse through 2040, according to an assessment by Charleston... Read More
Apr 07, 2022
When Harry Lightsey took the stage at the S.C. Automotive Summit in early March, the South Carolina Secretary of Commerce understood the room. Before being named the top economic developer for South Carolina, Lightsey ... Read More
Apr 05, 2022
Lockheed Martin is hosting a hiring event tomorrow in North Charleston, and decisions for new hires will be made the same day. From 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at ECPI University, Lockheed Martin will conduct interviews and extend offer... Read More
Apr 04, 2022
As coastal residents start to take to the water once again for the spring, Sportsman Boats Manufacturing Inc. is expanding to provide even more products for aquatic lovers. The family-owned and -operated maker of saltwater, ... Read More
Apr 01, 2022
After 47 years, Rawle Murdy is going by a new name. The Charleston marketing company was acquired by Buffalo Groupe three years ago to drive growth for both companies. To merge ideas, and now headquarters, the companies are rebr... Read More
Apr 01, 2022
It was serendipitous when College of Charleston President Andrew Hsu met Knudt Flor. Hsu was invited to the former BMW president and CEO’s retirement party last year. Never having met before, the two struck up a brief conv... Read More
Mar 30, 2022
The Lowcountry market has had a wild few years. Agents have sold some of the most expensive homes in the region’s history, even an island. Now one agent is selling the home of a signer of the Declaration of Independence. ... Read More
Mar 29, 2022
The D’Angelo family had no idea just how exciting their trip to the South Carolina Aquarium would be when they arrived on March 16. After postponing their January trip to Charleston, Nic, Stacia and their daughters, Emery and Aubre... Read More
Mar 28, 2022
Reclaimed sails are finding new purpose in a new shop that opened in downtown Charleston. Sea Bags opened its second South Carolina retail store March 18 at 84 N. Market St., showcasing designer bags, totes and accessories made f... Read More
Mar 25, 2022
Have you ever desired to run for public office? You’re not the only one. The Charleston Metro Chamber has launched a public service training program designed to identify, cultivate and train people interested in running for public ... Read More
Mar 24, 2022
A Goose Creek restaurant allowed underaged workers to put in more hours than allowed by law and neglected to appropriately pay 21 workers, the U.S. Department of Labor said in a statement. Los Arcos Inc., which is located on St. ... Read More
Mar 23, 2022
The S.C. Manufacturers Alliance is recognizing workplaces that have prioritized safety procedures. Yesterday, the organization honored 85 industrial facilities throughout the state for outstanding workplace safety accom... Read More
Mar 22, 2022
Joseph Jacobson was looking for a second chance in his career. After 20 years in food and beverage, working 100-hour weeks in the heat, and opening and subsequently closing his own restaurant, he sought something more. Joseph wanted a... Read More
Mar 22, 2022
Regions Bank is bringing the latest in modern banking practices and technologies to the Lowcountry with a new branch at the Wando Crossing Shopping Center in Mount Pleasant. The branch, which is located along U.S. Highway 17, rep... Read More
Mar 21, 2022
Charleston’s Evening Post Group has sold EPI Health LLC to a public specialty dermatology company based out of Durham, N.C., for a closing purchase price of $27.5 million. Novan Inc., the acquiring company, completed t... Read More
Mar 18, 2022
March is no longer just for basketball brackets. The S.C. Manufacturers Association, has kicked off the inaugural statewide season of Manufacturing Madness, sponsored by BlueCross Blue Shield of South Carolina. The winner will be cr... Read More
Mar 17, 2022
A year ago, Todd Halloran faced a heavy decision. Shut down operations for a year, maybe longer, or work through a pandemic that would inevitably force a financial loss. Halloran loves small businesses. He thrives on their challenges,... Read More
Mar 16, 2022
A Dallas company has acquired Eastport Commerce Center, an industrial space and warehouse development in Summerville. Dalfen Industrial, a national buyer and developer of industrial real estate, particularly in last-mile property sect... Read More
Mar 16, 2022
Residential development, growing commercial space and high traffic counts of 40,000 vehicles a day on Dorchester Road have caught the eye of Pennsylvania developers, Hardy World. The company is preparing to break ground on Indigo Fiel... Read More
Mar 09, 2022
The opportunity to have a face-to-face sit down with a company, and have the business welcome the conversation, is what drove small-time suppliers to the 2022 S.C. Automotive Summit’s B2B Supplier Matchmaker program March 1. Lik... Read More
Mar 09, 2022
In 2020 as the pandemic struck, one in five adults reported suffering from mental illness, according to data from the National Alliance on Mental Illness. It has been 30 years since the last freestanding behavioral... Read More
Mar 09, 2022
Sweetgrass Landing Apartments in Mount Pleasant has sold for $55.5 million. The acquisition is Continental Realty Corp.’s fifth asset in the greater Charleston area. Developed in 2001, Sweetgrass Landing Apartments&n... Read More
Mar 07, 2022
With the rising demand for its electric vehicles, Bintelli LLC is expanding its Charleston powersports operations for a second time. The company’s $455,000 investment is expected to create 72 new jobs. Located at 2137 Savan... Read More
Mar 03, 2022
The College of Charleston has signed an agreement with NASA to become a partner in the space agency’s technology transfer program, the school said in a news release. This gives College of Charleston students access to ... Read More
Mar 03, 2022
Ashley Oaks Plaza has seen some changes over the last few years with an updated façade, improved infrastructure and the introduction of almost all new tenants. Now ownership is changing hands, too. Ziff Real Estate Partners&... Read More
Mar 01, 2022
The Metal Supermarkets, a convenience store for metal, is scheduled to open this month in North Charleston, the company said in a news release. The store, which will be located at 4204 Domino Ave., Suite C, in North Charleston,&n... Read More
Mar 01, 2022
A new Charleston Metro Chamber program has been developed to help newcomers learn about the most important economic aspects of the region. Charleston Insight is a 12-week program specifically directed at senior-level ex... Read More
Feb 28, 2022
A tech-focused company is expanding its reach to South Carolina. Camgian, a Mississippi-based software company with offices in Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Nashville, Tenn., recently leased space at the Charleston Tech Center and has been ... Read More
Feb 25, 2022
The Cainhoy area is getting a new tenant. Frampton Construction Co. has broken ground on a 130-door, 89,000-square-foot transload facility near Clements Ferry Road. The warehouse is the second Charleston location for TradePort... Read More
Feb 24, 2022
A Charleston restaurant and chef have been named semifinalists by the James Beard Foundation for culinary excellence. The James Beard Awards honor chefs and restaurants across the country for the culinary industry’s highest... Read More