Spartanburg hosts South Carolina Men’s Tennis Pro Challenger
August 27, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Tennis fans can see pro players compete, attend clinics, and socialize with the pros Sept. 10 -13. The City of Spartanburg will sponsor the SC Men’s Tennis…
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SC Arts Commission awards $3.2 Million in grants
August 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission has awarded $3,232,674 in grants to South Carolina communities, artists, arts organizations and schools for the 2016 fiscal year as of Aug.…
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Statement from Mayor Joseph Riley on the City of Charleston Fire Department
August 27, 2015
“The City of Charleston Fire Department having earned the Accredited status by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International is a huge achievement for our Fire Department and for the City.…
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Ziff Properties acquires neighborhood center
August 27, 2015MATTHEWS, NC – Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Matthews Festival Shopping Center, a 127,817-square-foot retail center ideally located at the corner of E. Independence Boulevard and Matthews…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler brokers office lease
August 27, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Alex Irwin & Mark Taylor II of Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler represented the tenant, SeaFox Boat Company, Inc., in the lease of 2,035 square feet of office…
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Sylvan Learning invites community to Greenville grand opening event
August 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Sylvan Learning of the Upstate will hold a Grand Opening Celebration on September 12th, 2015 at their new location at 150 Tanner Road from 2:00 to 4:00pm.…
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Yeargin Potter Smith expands project management team
August 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Yeargin Potter Smith welcomes Matthew Reeves and Roddey Jordan as project managers. Both Reeves and Jordan possess significant prior experience with projects in the Southeast that will make…
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Engenius’s Manley to speak on Millennials
August 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Engenius’s CEO Chris Manley will be in Charleston this week to discuss working with millennials at the 2015 South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development’s OpportunitySC conference.…
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Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler brokers office lease
August 27, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Alex Irwin & Mark Taylor II of Newmark Grubb Wilson Kibler represented the tenant, SeaFox Boat Company, Inc., in the lease of 2,035 square feet of office…
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SC Arts Commission awards $3.2 Million in grants
August 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission has awarded $3,232,674 in grants to South Carolina communities, artists, arts organizations and schools for the 2016 fiscal year as of Aug.…
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SC Dental Association’s Dental Access Days treats more than 1,500 patients in free two-day clinic
August 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – More than 1,500 patients received an estimated $1 million in free dental services at the seventh annual Dental Access Days event held on August 21 and 22…
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Sylvan Learning invites community to Greenville grand opening event
August 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Sylvan Learning of the Upstate will hold a Grand Opening Celebration on September 12th, 2015 at their new location at 150 Tanner Road from 2:00 to 4:00pm.…
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Yeargin Potter Smith expands project management team
August 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Yeargin Potter Smith welcomes Matthew Reeves and Roddey Jordan as project managers. Both Reeves and Jordan possess significant prior experience with projects in the Southeast that will make…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: construction, on-the-move
Ziff Properties acquires neighborhood center
August 27, 2015
MATTHEWS, NC – Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Matthews Festival Shopping Center, a 127,817-square-foot retail center ideally located at the corner of E. Independence Boulevard and Matthews…
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Ten at the Top regional bus day trips continue, next stop Laurens County September 23rd
August 26, 2015
UPSTATE, SC – Ten at the Top (TATT) is continuing efforts to bring together leaders and residents from across the Upstate through the “Upstate Bus Tour… Getting to Know Your Neighbors,”…
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Converse College refinances bonds used to improve and expand
August 26, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Converse College has issued $35.4 million in tax-exempt bonds through the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) to refinance earlier borrowings that paid for major projects at the…
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Jennifer Gainey joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
August 26, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Jennifer Gainey as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Gainey joins Coldwell Banker Caine with eight years of experience in…
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Furman University awards Heller Community Scholarships to 14 Greenville County Students
August 26, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University has awarded major scholarships to 14 graduates of Greenville County high schools for the 2015-16 academic year. The students are currently enrolled as freshmen at…
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El Galeón visits Charleston Maritime Center, offers tours
August 26, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – El Galeón, the breathtaking historically accurate reconstruction of a 170 foot 16th Century Spanish galleon, has arrived at the Charleston Maritime Center. The ship will be open…
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Berkeley County Schools sees increase in ACT scores
August 26, 2015MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District (BCSD) continues to maintain a steady performance on the ACT college admissions exam despite an 11 percent increase in test takers. The…
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14th Annual Palmetto Capital City Classic schedule of events
August 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – For the past 14 years, the Palmetto Capital City Classic (PCCC) has been the ultimate Historically Black College and University (HBCU) football experience. The Classic brings fans…
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BFGoodrich commercial truck tires introduce new extended warranty
August 26, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – BFGoodrich® Commercial Truck Tires is introducing an extended warranty for its commercial truck tires and casings, effective on claims filed on or after Sept. 1, 2015. Reflecting the brand’s…
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KEMET leads humanitarian program in Conflict-Free DRC mining community
August 26, 2015
Supply Deliveries and Ongoing Infrastructure Development Enhance Quality of Life for the People of Kisengo GREENVILLE, SC – KEMET Corporation, a leading global supplier of electronic components, announced that its Partnership…
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Remembering Columbia lecture series and book signing explores Columbia’s past
August 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Historic Columbia announces the release of the new book, Remembering Columbia,with a four-part lecture series and book signings on Tuesdays, September 1, 8, 22, and 29, from 6:00…
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Furman among five undergraduate institutions to be awarded lectureship in chemical sciences
August 26, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University has been selected to receive a lectureship in the chemical sciences by the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation. The university is one of five primarily…
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Organist and international concert artist, Stefan Engels, to perform at organ dedication and recital
August 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – On September 27, 2015, at 3:00 pm, Spring Valley Presbyterian Church will hold a service of dedication and recital for a new organ recently installed in the…
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Avison Young Office/Warehouse Lease – 480 Jessen Lane
August 26, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Courtney Marous represented Best Buy Blinds, Inc. in the leasing of a 2,000 SF office/warehouse space located…
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Will Johnson to present at the AIJA Annual Congress in London
August 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Will Johnson, a shareholder in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Columbia, SC office, will present on United States taxation of foreign athletes and entertainers at the AIJA (International Association of…
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Greenville Road Warriors to rebrand
August 26, 2015
Road Warriors to build stronger ties with the Greenville community GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Road Warriors announce that they will now be known as the Greenville Swamp Rabbits. The…
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Richland County recognized by Cigna for commitment to employee health
August 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County has been named a Cigna Well-Being Award honoree for its commitment to improving the health and wellness of employees through its workplace programs. The award from…
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Shaw to expand South Carolina carpet fiber plant
August 26, 2015
$45 million investment to add fiber production capabilities . . COLUMBIA, SC – Shaw Industries, Inc. (Shaw) announced it is investing at least $45 million in its Lexington County, S.C. carpet…
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Coastal Structures begins construction on new headquarters for Georgetown Kraft Credit Union
August 26, 2015
GEORGETOWN, SC – Georgetown-based construction company, Coastal Structures – a leading commercial and industrial construction firm – began construction on the new headquarters for Georgetown Kraft Credit Union on August 14,…
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Santee Cooper’s Green Power program produces 1 million megawatt hours of electricity
August 26, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Santee Cooper’s Green Power program hit a major milestone when it generated its 1 millionth megawatt hour (MWh) of electricity this week. That’s enough renewable energy…
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Immedion enhances Cloud services with OnApp and VMware vCloud Air Network
August 26, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Immedion LLC, South Carolina and Western North Carolina’s premiere provider of Cloud, colocation and managed services, today announced it has selected OnApp as its Cloud Management Platform and has…
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SCRA releases best ever annual results
August 26, 2015Revenue Hits $399 Million; Year-end Backlog Over $1 Billion SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA reported preliminary (unaudited) results for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015, the best in the company’s history, which ended on…
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Leonard Fabrizio joins Brittons
August 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Brittons announces that Leonard Fabrizio has joined the retailer as a men’s clothing consultant. Leonard brings more than 50 years of experience in better men’s clothing. “There…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Announces Investment
August 26, 2015Will Present “Big Check” to Servosity at NEXT on Main Opening Event GREENVILLE, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch program today announced a $200,000 investment in Greenville-based Servosity. SCRA…
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Lourie Center Executive Director Retires
August 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Lourie Center’s Board of Directors announced that Executive Director Mary Kessler is retiring, to be effective August 28, 2015. Ms Kessler has served as Executive Director…
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Studio 2LR, Inc. announces new hire
August 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Studio 2LR announced that Joe Bowen, Associate AIA, has joined the architectural design team. Mr. Bowen earned his Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Bachelor of Architecture, and Master…
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Join The Cliffs for IMBIBE: Wine + Food Festival
August 26, 2015
WHAT: IMBIBE Wine + Food Festival is a ten day epicurean experience hosted by The Cliffs. All seven of The Cliffs’ communities will host events that incorporate wine dinners, live…
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Toucan Tuesday 2015 campaign gathers 4,214 pounds of food, enough to provide 3,241 meals
August 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – On Thursday, August 20 Harvest Hope Food Bank picked up the final bins of canned goods collected through our 2015 Toucan Tuesday partnership with Riverbanks Zoo & Garden.…
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Matt Story selected for Riley Institute at Furman Diversity Leaders Initiative’s 10th Lowcountry Class
August 26, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC — Matt Story of Clawson & Staubes is one of 45 leaders from the Lowcountry and surrounding areas selected to participate in the 10th Lowcountry class of the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity…
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Richland Two Board conducts superintendent evaluation
August 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – On Thursday, August 20, and Monday, August 24, 2015, the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees met to conduct Superintendent Dr. Debbie Hamm’s performance evaluation. This…
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S.C. Department of Commerce awarded grant to support export assistance programs
August 26, 2015
Programs have generated more than $7 million in export sales since 2011 . . COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Commerce has been awarded a State Trade and Export…
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Haley, Brownback Pledge Any Action Within Their Power To Stop Terrorist Transfers
August 26, 2015
“We Will Not Be Part Of Any Illegal Action By This Administration” COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley and Governor Sam Brownback of Kansas signed a letter to Secretary of…
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NAI Avant arranges ±5,030 square foot office lease at One Storehouse Row in North Charleston, SC
August 26, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Dexter Rumsey, a member of NAI Avant’s Senior Brokerage team, recently facilitated an office lease at One Storehouse Row located at 1362 McMillan Avenue on the former North…
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Security Federal Bank moves forward with new web presence
August 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Since opening its first location in Aiken, SC in 1922, Security Federal Bank has grown into a strong community bank with 13 branches throughout South Carolina and Georgia…
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VA reaches historic milestone in backlog reduction
August 26, 2015
Disability Claims Backlog dips below 100K – Lowest Ever in VA’s History COLUMBIA, SC – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reached a significant milestone this week when the…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System to participate in NCI-MATCH precision medicine cancer trial
August 26, 2015
St. Francis Cancer Center is first facility in SC to offer new clinical trial GREENVILLE, SC – Bon Secours St. Francis Health System is the first health system in…
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SCRA Technology Ventures announces new companies
August 26, 2015Three Clients, One Resource Partner Accepted into SC Launch Program . . SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures announced the acceptance of three new companies into its SC Launch Program and…
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