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Charleston housing authority adds 2 development leaders
Debra Stephens joins the Charleston Housing Authority as chief housing and real estate officer. Lester Simpson becomes CHA’s director of development. Both leaders bring experience in affordable housing, real estate development and finance. CHA serves more than 15,000 residents across the Charleston region. The Housing Authority of the City...
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Volvo Car Charleston Launches Factory Fridays to Inspire Next Generation of Manufacturing Talent
This October, Volvo Cars will welcome graduating high school seniors from across the Charleston area to its first-ever Factory Fridays, giving students the opportunity to experience advanced manufacturing firsthand. Hosted by Volvo Cars' U.S. manufacturing operations in Ridgeville, South Carolina, local students are invited to tour the plant, test their...
The Post and Courier
Charleston-area Chevy dealer and rural car-sales pioneer is sold
A longtime Savannah Highway car dealership 13 miles west of the competitive Charleston Auto Mile cluster is under new ownership. The sale of Marchant Chevrolet in Ravenel by industry veteran Rob Marchant III to family-owned Mason Automotive Group of Lugoff was finalized Oct. 5. Financial terms were not disclosed. The dealership at 5700 Highway 17 began operating Monday as Ravenel Chevrolet. “This is an exciting day for our family, our company and, most importantly, the employees and customers of this dealership,” Mark Mason Sr., founder of the father-and-son owned Mason Automotive, said in a w...
thedanielislandnews.com
Longtime toy store WonderWorks nearly doubles Mount Pleasant space
After 36 years in Mount Pleasant, WonderWorks toy store is expanding its footprint and making room for even more imagination. The longtime toy store recently expanded into the adjacent space at Belle Hall Shopping Center, growing from 3,500 to 6,000 square feet full of toys, games, books, and hands-on experiences.
The Post and Courier
Uptown Cheapskate announces opening date of new James Island store
A popular consignment shop is ready to open its long-awaited location on James Island. Uptown Cheapskate is expanding to 1291 Folly Road and announced its first day of buying consignments is Oct. 6. The store sells secondhand men’s and women’s brand-name clothing, accessories and shoes. The store also buys items from people if they’re ready to wear, specified as freshly laundered, free of stains, holes or strong odors, and in gently used condition. “Basically, if you’d lend it to a friend, you’re on the right track,” a Facebook post from the store said. The James Island shop will be the fifth ...
adventuresfrugalmom.com
5 Air Duct Cleaning Companies for Charleston Homeowners
Not every air duct cleaning company in Charleston approaches the job the same way. Some providers focus on air ducts alone, while others combine duct cleaning with HVAC maintenance, dryer vent services, mold remediation, or broader indoor air quality work. The equipment and cleaning process can also vary. Some companies...
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$20.5M Training Building Facility Awarded to Alexandra Construction, USACE Louisville District
Modernizing defense instruction infrastructure, expanding tactical training capabilities, and delivering state-of-the-art educational space for military personnel, Alexandra Construction Inc. has been awarded a $20,498,000 firm-fixed-price contract. The military construction (MILCON) project finances the design-bid-build construction of a specialized training building facility in Charleston, South Carolina, reaching a total cumulative face value of $21,973,000 if options are exercised.
charlestonbusinessmagazine.com
Mason Automotive Group Acquires Marchant Chevrolet in Ravenel, South Carolina
Mason Automotive Group, led by father-and-son automotive dealers Mark Mason Sr. and Mark Mason Jr., announced the completed acquisition of Marchant Chevrolet from longtime dealer Rob Marchant. Effective Oct. 5, 2026, the dealership will operate under its new name, Ravenel Chevrolet. Located at 5700 Savannah Highway in Ravenel, South Carolina,...
Radio Ink
John Hakim Moves From Saga Charleston Sales Chief To GM
John Hakim is taking over as General Manager of Saga Communications’ Charleston operation, moving up from Director of Sales after five years in that job. He fills the seat Paul O’Malley vacated in July when he rose to a corporate revenue role. Hakim succeeds O’Malley, who has been...
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City purchases home of disgraced judge to help fix flooding issues in West Ashley neighborhood
WEST ASHLEY — The city has purchased a home from a former Charleston County magistrate judge who pleaded guilty to owning and sharing child sexual abuse material. It expects to use the property to address flooding issues in the area. James B. Gosnell Jr. sold his property at 1233...
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Charleston’s First Vintage Market Celebrates 10 Years with a Last Hurrah
HCVM (Instagram Post (4:5)) - 1 The Holy City Vintage Market, Charleston’s first vintage market, will celebrate its 10-year run on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 1-6 p.m. at The Royal American, 970 Morrison Drive. The event will also mark the market’s final hurrah, closing the doors for good.
The Post and Courier
Dockside sale hits road bump as objections crop up
The bids are coming in for the vacant Dockside tower on Charleston Harbor. So, too, is the legal bickering. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court last week postponed its approval of a plan by Dockside Association Inc., that spells out how the property will be sold and how the money will be paid out after weighing several objections. The “confirmation” hearing, originally set for Sept. 30, was pushed to Dec. 18. It was agreed that the nearly three-month pause should provide creditors and Dockside’s owners with more insight into the most sought-after question. “I think more time is appropriate to give some ...
WCSC
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