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Data-driven retail
Parker’s Kitchen opens ninth area location, using data to anticipate demand. Page 6
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TERMINAL VELOCITY As the S.C. Ports Authority opens the first new container terminal in the U.S. in a dozen years, the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal welcomes the first of many containerships. SPECIAL REPORT INSIDE
Mixed-use market
Developers taking a look at making Navy Yard a viable economic development project. Page 31
Office in transition Subleases spike for office space as vacancies rise in commercial market. Page 9
Upstate owners
Harbour Club owners buy Commerce Club in the Upstate to keep doors open. Page 4
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MUSC to build hospital in Nexton By Teri Errico Griffis
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he planned community Nexton will soon become a medical destination for Berkeley County. Medical University of South Carolina has proposed a $130 million hospital within the Summerville community. The 128-patiient bed facility will include four operating rooms, eight labor and delivery rooms, diagnostic testing and imaging, and emergency services, MUSC Health Chief Strategy Officer Sarah Bacik said. “A large percentage of our current patients originate from Berkeley County and this is going to really allow our patients to have access within our communities,” Bacik said. “It’s not a surprise to anyone that the growth has outpaced some of the infrastructure.” MUSC has asked the state for approval to build the community hospital through a certificate of need and as of press time was in litigation for a certificate. The build is expected to take two and a half years. Nexton’s Vice President of Operations Brent Gibadlo said a hospital offers a great service to the surrounding areas and the residence because convenient healthcare options has exponentially increased in the last few years as a priority for homebuyers. “There are certain basic things that are important for everyone that don’t change,” he said. “Certainly good schools if people have children and then good healthcare options. So having a world-class hospital in close proximity is always a wonderful compliment to a community. Downtown Charleston’s MUSC campus will remain the hub for the educational hosSee MUSC, Page 8
CHARLESTON UNDER CONSTRUCTION Who is building what in the Charleston area? Projects, companies, prices, projected timelines, photos and stories. Page 31