Greenville Zoo announces another birth

  February 17, 2016

In addition  to Tatu’s first day on exhibit, the Greenville Zoo is celebrating the arrival of yet another new member of the zoo family – an Angolan Colobus monkey. Animal…

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On a mission to win a 7-Eleven franchise

  February 17, 2016

Thousands of military veterans enter second Operation: Take Command Contest   Deadline for Entries is Feb. 26 Hundreds of veterans are charging ahead to enlist in Operation: Take Command, 7-Eleven, Inc.’s second franchise giveaway contest…

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Deborah McKetty, President & CEO, CommunityWorks

  February 15, 2016

UpstateBizBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts.   Thanks to our Sponsor:   A Conversation with…

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Upstate Forever adds two to staff

  February 15, 2016

Aldon Knight and Joy Dickerson Join Conservation Group Upstate Forever announced the addition of two new members to our staff: Joy Dickerson is Upstate Forever’s new Assistant Financial Director, bringing…

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Art-Savvy Seniors at Spartanburg Art Museum

  February 10, 2016

Spartanburg Art Museum launches a new program, Classic Contemporaries, this February. Designed to provide senior citizens, ages 55 and older, a creative, educational, and social outlet, Classic Contemporaries encourages art…

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Greenville Zoo to introduce baby giraffe

  February 10, 2016

The Greenville Zoo staff will be joined by representatives from the Greenville Zoo Foundation on Friday, February 12 at 1:30 p.m. for a news conference to introduce the baby giraffe,…

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NICB Summit focuses on fraud in South Carolina

  February 4, 2016

Organized fraud rings are active in South Carolina, taking advantage of the state’s lack of resources to investigate and prosecute insurance fraud. That was the message that some 150 law…

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Cultural events aplenty in February at Chapman Cultural Center

  February 1, 2016

Chapman Cultural Center and its partner organizations will present dozens of cultural events and classes in dance, history, music, science, and the visual arts during February 2016. For general information…

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Hemond hired at Chapman Cultural Center as Fundraiser

  February 1, 2016

Lisa A. Hemond of Inman, SC, has been hired by Chapman Cultural Center as the Senior Development Director with responsibilities for the management and execution of all fundraising activities. She…

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Habitat honors volunteers who went above and beyond in 2015

  January 27, 2016

Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has built over 330 homes, transforming the lives of families with low income. At its annual volunteer appreciation breakfast on Tuesday, Habitat Greenville honored…

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Habitat honors volunteers who went above and beyond in 2015

  January 27, 2016

Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has built over 330 homes, transforming the lives of families with low income. At its annual volunteer appreciation breakfast on Tuesday, Habitat Greenville honored…

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Habitat for Humanity raises walls on first home of 2016

  January 21, 2016

GREER, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County will begin its 2016 build season by raising the walls of the Chappell family home in Greer. The first build of…

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Rebuild Upstate celebrates record in changing community lives

  January 13, 2016

The lives of 120 Upstate families were made better in 2015 thanks to the volunteers at Rebuild Upstate. This non-profit that serves Greenville, Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties more than…

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Greenlink expands bike locker program

  January 11, 2016

Greenlink has expanded its bike locker program by installing two new BikeLids at County Square. This addition brings Greenlink’s inventory to 10 lockers, with six located along Richardson Street outside…

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CRA issues call for nominations

  January 9, 2016

Seeking Candidates for 2016 Board of Directors The CRA Board Development Committee is seeking recommendations for CRA Board nominees for the 2016-2019 board positions. The organization is seeking Board members…

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HBA of Greenville announces new President and Board of Directors

  January 4, 2016

The Home Builders Association of Greenville announces the election of its new President and Board of Directors. Joe Hoover, APB, of Hoover Custom Construction, was elected at the association’s annual…

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Special tax bill includes extended help for charities

  December 29, 2015

On December 18, 2015, Congress passed the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, which renews and makes permanent the Charitable IRA provision of 2006, making it easier for Americans…

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Special tax bill includes extended help for charities

  December 29, 2015

On December 18, 2015, Congress passed the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, which renews and makes permanent the Charitable IRA provision of 2006, making it easier for Americans…

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Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg announces new Executive Director

  December 18, 2015

Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg, an arts nonprofit organization supporting artists in Spartanburg County and surrounding counties since 1957, has announced the selection of Caitlin Boice as its new Executive Director. Boice…

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Membership elects 2016 Officers and new members to Board of Directors

  December 14, 2015

The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association (SCWCEA) announce the newly elected 2016 Officers and new members to the Board of Directors at its annual business meeting on December 11,…

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