Port’s proposed expansion a step closer to reality By Shelia Watson The S.C. State Ports Authority is one step closer to an effective plan to sustain growth with the release of a comprehensive Draft Environmental Impact Statement by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
MUSC, VA chiefs look to partnership By Shelia Watson The Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center and the Medical University of South Carolina have a history of collaborating, including 243 physicians holding faculty appointments at MUSC who treat veteran patients at the VA hospital.
B-17 Flying Fortress buzzes above Charleston area The Liberty Bell B-17 Flying Fortress recently landed at the Charleston International Airport to give airplane buffs and World War II veterans tours and offered half-hour flights for $395 per person.
Time Warner to allow viewers to StartOver By Rachel Pleasant If you can’t stand to miss a single minute of your favorite TV show or sporting event, you may be interested to know about a new service Time Warner is testing in South Carolina.
Charleston’s biotech innovation helps land forum By Shelia Watson The Charleston region’s commitment to the biotechnology industry helped the area land the Southeast BIO seventh annual SEBIO Investor Forum, event planners said.
Trident United Way campaign needs quick response from community businesses This has been The Year of Disasters. The Asian tsunami was the horrific start of it all on Dec. 26, 2004. At the end of August, Hurricane Katrina put an early exclamation point on this year’s wild tropical storm season, and the tragic earthquakes in Pakistan and India have piled on more human misery.
Laptop computers could revolutionize S.C. education By Andy Brack Imagine a tool that could radically change the way students learn and open floodgates of opportunity, particularly for students in rural areas who don’t have access to the variety of coursework available in richer school districts.
Tax incentives unlikely to enrich poor communities It is well intentioned and, in theory, sounds marvelous. I’m talking about Charleston’s renewal community tax incentive program to lure businesses into blighted neighborhoods to help revitalize those communities.
Area contractors see need for continuing education By Shelia Watson In July, safety regulations went into effect from the American National Standards Institution that would make residential gas water heaters flammable vapor ignition resistant.
Port expansion to have minimal environment impact By Dennis Quick The South Carolina State Ports Authority’s proposed container terminal in North Charleston will generate 10,920 vehicle trips per day under peak conditions when the terminal is completed in 2012, according to a draft environmental impact statement the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released recently.
Specialty contractors denied Charleston County license By Shelia Watson At a recent meeting of the Charleston County Mechanical Contractors board, applications for county contracting licenses and permits were denied to three contractors with specialty contractor “grandfathered” licenses.
Become the best and others will recognize you By Jeffrey Gitomer Are you the best you can be? The answer to this question may be the most important in your career. Not just for your job, but to advance your life and yourself.
Local retailers peddling bikes on high gas prices By Rachel Pleasant Bikes are big business. Whether driven by a reaction to soaring gas prices, the fame of Lance Armstrong or a growing interest in exercise, bicycle sales across the nation, and here in the Lowcountry, are hot.
East Cooper hospital plan gets shot in arm By Rachel Pleasant East Cooper Regional Medical Center’s request for zoning and annexation of its proposed new hospital at the intersection of Mathis Ferry and Von Kolnitz roads gained a recommendation for approval from the Mount Pleasant planning commission earlier this month, but it came with a handful of caveats.
Boating industry sputtering due to high fuel costs By Dennis Quick For David Race, owner of Dolphin Cove Marina on the Ashley River, the summer surge in gasoline prices has packed a wallop, accounting for a 35% to 60% reduction in boating activity at his marina, he said.
Clarendon County land purchase signals region’s growth By Dennis Quick Charleston-based real estate developer The Beach Co.’s recent purchase of 3,880 acres in Clarendon County could indicate the direction of the Lowcountry’s future expansion.
Trio begins new ‘ERA’ with tri-county area franchise By Rachel Pleasant When Cas Danielowski and Chris Hamilton went shopping for a real estate franchise, they looked at the big names—including Coldwell Banker and Keller Williams—but it was ERA that got their attention.
New apartment communities help meet renters’ demand By Dennis Quick The Arboretum is a 12-building, 246-unit apartment community scheduled for construction this month in West Ashley. Developed by Raleigh, N.C.-based EYC Companies, developer of the Eagle Wood Retreat residential subdivision on James Island, the 12-acre community features four-story buildings (the first story being parking) in a park-like setting designed by West Ashley-based landscape architect firm HLA Inc.
King’s Crossing project brings affordable housing downtown By Rachel Pleasant The push to create more affordable housing in Charleston took one more step earlier this month when King’s Crossing, located in the heart of the peninsula, officially opened its doors.
New developments take advantage of neighborhood zoning By Holly Fisher The Gardens of Whitney Lake will have condos, townhouses and single-family homes in the midst of gardens, walking trails and some commercial businesses.
Hobbyist drives vintage Minis import market By Ryan Dougherty Turkys’ Towing on Folly Road at the foot of the Ashley River bridge is not just a lot for towed cars. It now holds the country’s largest inventory of vintage Mini Coopers.
Taxi drivers push city for rate increase green light By Rachel Pleasant Gas prices are a pain no matter who you are or what you drive. But for Charleston’s taxi drivers, whose livelihood depends on keeping the tank full and the car running, those big numbers posted outside the corner gas station are even more painful.
Supercenter Wal-Mart to anchor Market at Oakland The Market at Oakland developers announced Monday that Wal-Mart will anchor the mixed-use development project located at Porchers Bluff Road and Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant.
How to reinvent your career By Barbara Poole Someone told me this week that, from where he sits, my apparent role on this planet is to stir things up.
Bring a taste of big agency brand power home By Elizabeth Boineau Earlier this month, I was asked to present to the local group of the American Marketing Association. The packed room was full of bright, talented marketing minds and made for a great audience.
Containers part of $1.3M local defense funding By Shelia Watson Of the $131 million in South Carolina-related defense projects recently approved by the U.S. Senate, nearly half will go to companies in the Lowcountry.
‘Mission: Impossible?’ Don’t worry, keep the faith By John Carroll Above are three examples of questions that go beyond a request for information and beyond concern to serious doubt and outright pessimism.
Calendar •OCT. 31: Small Business Development Center seminar. 6-8:30 p.m. at 5900 Core Drive, North Charleston. Topic: Marketing on a shoestring series: Create magnetic attraction. Cost: $225 for series. Speaker: Virginia Hinnant, BizTrek. Information: 412-1960.
Photo Finish Lt. Gen. John F. Kimmons addressed the Rotary Club of St. Andrews on the progress of the United States’ war against terrorism. Issues regarding homeland security, as well as U.S. military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, were discussed. Pictured, from left, Maj. Gen. Cliff Poole, interim president of The Citadel; Lt. Gen. Kimmons; club president Will Connor; and Jerry Craig.
People in the News WPC Inc., a geotechnical and construction services engineering firm, has expanded its marketing team with the addition of Sam Pruett as a business development representative. Pruett will be responsible for new business development and sales initiatives in the Columbia market. WPC has also promoted Thomas Casey from geotechnical services manager to branch manager of the Myrtle Beach office and Edward Hajduk from senior geotechnical engineer to geotechnical services manager of the Mount Pleasant office. Casey…
Accolades & More C. Allen Gibson Jr., a principal with Buist Moore Smythe McGee PA, has been elected to membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Charleston Chapter of ABOTA by the national board of directors. ABOTA seeks attorneys who display skill, civility and integrity to help younger attorneys achieve a higher level of trial advocacy and to educate the public about the vital importance of jury trials.
Giving Back The Weichert Family of Companies announced that it has contributed $1.316 million to the American Red Cross to support relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The total figure resulted from the donations of sales associates and employees throughout the Weichert Family of Companies and additional dollar-for-dollar matching provided by Jim Weichert, founder and president of Weichert, Realtors. Pictured, Jim Weichert of Weichert, Realtors presents the company’s check for relief to victims of Hurricane Katrina to Mary Alice Brueninger of the American Red Cross.
Real Estate People in the News Barbara Hathaway, Gail Green, Mark Grogg, Angela Morris, Crystal L. Meyer, Kristen Peace-Smith and Jeff Zimmerman have joined Century 21 Properties Plus Inc as real estate agents.
News Briefs Bob Siegel, CEO, Lacoste USA, will address a networking event for women business owners and entrepreneurs on Nov. 7 at 6:00 p.m. at The Citadel Alumni House. His topic is “Turning your business around.” There will be a facilitated networking opportunity for participants following the presentation. Registration is required at a cost of $10 and parking will be available at the Johnson Hagood Stadium.
