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Business Owners of Historic Architecture Beware

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“If you’re from 1830, you’re probably getting tired,” [Andy Meihaus] said. “So things just get tired. These old buildings get tired." Although appealing to owners and consumers alike, aging architecture is not for the cash-strapped owner. Learn more about downtown Charleston properties...

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Dubbed Silicon Harbor, Charleston Tech Scene Gains Momentum

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"Charleston's affordability, laid-back lifestyle and fledgling tech scene are its selling points at a time when so many cities are pursuing a slice of the booming tech market." As Charleston's tech scene continues to grow, so do the problems it faces. < Click here to find out what is holding...

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Panama Canal Expansion Brings XL Vessels to Charleston

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After the widening of the Panama Canal last year, Charleston expects to see a continued increase in vessels carrying over 14,000 cargo boxes. Jim Newsome, CEO of the State Ports Authority, anticipates even bigger ships in the future. < Click here to learn what products make up 40% of the overall...

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140,000 SF Retail Center Planned For Mixed-Use Nexton Site

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A real estate company purchased a 17 acre site in Nexton for $5.01M with plans to develop a 140,000 SF retail center called Nexton Square. Two popular dining spots in downtown Charleston, Halls Chophouse & Taco Boy, plan to open a restaurant in the new center. Groundbreaking this fall. <<...

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2,000 AC Tract on Wadmalaw Island Sold for $18.36M

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American Timberlands purchased approximately 2,000 acres of Wadmalaw Island along Point Farm Road. The new owners plan to use it as a high-end recreational tract, building a new lodge and using it for investors to hunt, fish, and entertain. << Learn more here about what the Coastal...

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Plastics Warehousing & Packaging Co. Expands into Charleston

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Mid-States Packaging, a third party warehousing and packaging outfit for plastic companies, has invested over $5M in a new facility on Goer Drive, North Charleston. Mid-States President, Chuck Giroux said, “The United States, with its natural gas, is a low-cost manufacturer of those pellets in...

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Auto Supplier Opens 145,000 SF Facility in N. Charleston

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Wabco, a Brussels-based auto supplier, recently opened its new manufacturing facility in North Charleston. The new 145,000 SF building cost $20M and added 55 new jobs to the company's current employment in the Lowcountry. << Read more about their increase in production of air disc brakes...

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North Charleston's Olde Village Corner to be Redeveloped

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The corner of East Montague and Virginia Avenue is being redeveloped in North Charleston's Olde Village. The new complex will be dubbed Marquis Station and will be expanded to a total footprint of 12,500 SF. The space will be home to an athletic club, coffee shop, and pet supply company, among...

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