HUD Awards$185,000 in Counseling Grants to Help Families Find and Keep Housing in SC
March 19, 2012HUD funding critical to support six counseling agencies in South Carolina COLUMBIA,SC – March 19, 2012 – As part of its continuing effort to help familiesfind decent housing and to…
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Palmetto Poison Center Observes National Poison Prevention Week
March 19, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – March 19, 2012 – Each year more than 2 million callsare received at Poison Centers nationwide. The Palmetto Poison Centerreceived over 35,000 calls in 2011 from all…
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Furman Graduate, UVA Professor Wins Bancroft Prize for Book
March 19, 2012Brown-Nagin is native of Troy and graduate of Greenwood High School GREENVILLE, SC – March 19, 2012 – Tomiko Brown-Nagin, a 1992 Furman University graduate who teaches law and history…
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As Kiawah prepares for the 2012 PGA Championship, Lowcountry Regional Airport and Walterboro plan to take off
March 16, 2012Largest general aviation airport in S.C. serves as gateway for access to PGA Championship, area economic development jewels, proximity to Charleston ports, and aviation giant nearby WALTERBORO, SC – March 16,…
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Windsor/Aughtry Co. Relocating to Main @ Broad
March 16, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – March 16, 2012 – Windsor/Aughtry Company, Inc., a full-service real estate firm based in Greenville, S.C., is relocating to Main @ Broad on South Main Street across…
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Verizon Holds Children's Book Drive to Benefit The Children's Museum of the Upstate
March 14, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – March 14, 2012 – Verizon Wireless is accepting new or gently used children’s books at nine Communications Stores from March 10 through March 30 to benefit the early…
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City Kicks Off 2012 Downtown Event Series this Week
March 14, 2012Popular weekly series adds regional and national touring bands to lineup GREENVILLE, SC – March 14, 2012 – The City of Greenville kicks off its Downtown Event Series this week with…
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BlueCross Issues National Walk @ Lunch Day Challenge to S.C. Employers
March 12, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – March 12, 2012 – BlueCross BlueShield of SouthCarolina is challenging other South Carolina companies to follow itslead and hold lunchtime walks for their employees on National Walk…
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Officials Join Tri-County Technical College to Break Ground on QuickJobs Development Center in Anderson
March 12, 2012ANDERSON, SC – March 12, 2012 – Legislators, county council members and government leaders joined Tri-County Technical College officials to break ground for the Anderson QuickJobs Development Center located across…
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Duke Energy Initiates Recreation Surveys at Lake Public Access Areas
March 12, 2012SENECA, SC – Boaters and outdoor enthusiasts using public recreation access areas on Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee may be asked to participate in surveys designed to gather feedback on…
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Heather Ricard Promoted to Director of Risk Management Services for the Municipal Association of SC
March 8, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – March 8, 2012 – Heather Ricard is the new director of Risk Management Services at the Municipal Association of South Carolina. Formerly CFO andassistant director for Risk…
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City of Greenville Announces Spring Recreation Schedule
March 7, 2012Parks and Recreation Department to offer a variety of youth and adult programs GREENVILLE, SC – The City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Department announced this week its new spring…
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Clemson driving sustainability, workforce development, leaders tell conference
March 7, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – March 7, 2012 – From the Upstate to the coast, Clemson University isdriving research and workforce development that will help keep thebrightest students in South Carolina and…
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Greenville Housing Fund Launches Upstate Pilot Microloan Program
March 6, 2012BB&T invests in program to create new opportunities for low-income and minority-owned microenterprises GREENVILLE, SC – March 6, 2012 – Greenville Housing Fund (GHF) announced today that it has successfully…
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Marine Corps Reserve promotes Todd P. Garrett of Grubb & Ellis | WRS to Major
March 5, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – March 5, 2012 – CharlieCompany, 4th Landing Support Battalion (C Co, 4th LSB),Marine Corps Reserve announces that Todd P.Garrett was promoted to the rank of Major in…
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Chief Finley Begins as Charleston Fire Department Interim Chief
March 5, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – March 5, 2012 – Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. confirmed today that Chief W. Franklin Finley, Jr. will be Interim Chief of the Charleston Fire Department following…
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Marine Corps Reserve promotes Todd P. Garrett of Grubb & Ellis | WRS to Major
March 5, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – March 5, 2012 – CharlieCompany, 4th Landing Support Battalion (C Co, 4th LSB),Marine Corps Reserve announces that Todd P.Garrett was promoted to the rank of Major in…
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City and Partners Announce Plans for a More Sustainable Greenville
March 2, 2012$1.8 million planning study underway for Greenville’s west side GREENVILLE, SC – March 2, 2012 – The city of Greenville kickedoff Connections for Sustainability, a comprehensive planning effort thatis aimed…
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Brookgreen Garden's Ron Daise Elected Chairperson of Federal Commission
February 29, 2012PAWLEY’S ISLAND, SC – February 29, 2012 – Ronald Daise, Brookgreen Garden’s Vice President for Creative Education, was named Chair-Elect of the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission, upon election during…
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Reigning champs Storm The Citadel again
February 28, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – February 28, 2012 – The Citadel cadet Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers captured the Spartan helmet trophy for the second time at the 2012…
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Bojangles’ to Honor Oconee School District Teacher of the Year
February 27, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – February 27, 2012 – Bojangles’ Continues Support of Public Education in South Carolina, Will Donate Thousands of Books to Public Schools in Honor of Teachers of the Year.…
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M&G Presents Rare Look at the Historic Benjamin West Collection
February 27, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – On March 8 at 6 p.m., join M&G curator, John Nolan, for a closer examination of the historic Revealed Religion series by famed Anglo-American painter, Benjamin West!…
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Green Valley Country Club Announces Additions to Leadership Team
February 27, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – February 27, 2012 – Green Valley Country Club, established in 1958, is pleased to announce the addition of Hank Samra as Clubhouse Manager and Oliver Elston as…
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Francis Marion University, the American Red Cross and the Konduros Fishermen’s Fund announce the Inaugural Rachel Hodges Leadership Institute
February 22, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – February 22, 2012 – Francis Marion University, theAmerican Red Cross and the Konduros Fishermen’s Fund are partnering topresent the first annual Rachel Hodges Leadership Institute to be…
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Greenville Chamber Annual Award Winners
February 22, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – February 22, 2012 – Thanks To All Who Celebrated 123 Years with the Greenville Chamber, and Honored Our Past Chairs At Last Thursday’s Annual Meeting. 2011 Chamber…
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Four-Legged Friends Getting Help With Paws “Feed The Love” Pet Food Drive
February 22, 2012BI-LO Teams with Greenville-Area Shoppers to Stock Shelves with Pet Food at Harvest Hope Food Bank GREENVILLE,SC – February 22, 2012 – In this recovering economy, local food banks face thedual…
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Renewable Water Resources’ I & I Reduction Program Serves as Industry Model
February 21, 2012Organization publishes whitepaper on Inflow & Infiltration partnership tactics GREENVILLE, SC – February 21, 2012 – Wastewater treatment utilities across the country are facing challenges including the need for increased…
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Lauren Greenfield, Award Winning Photographer and Documentary Filmmaker, to Lecture at USC Upstate
February 21, 2012SPARTANBURG, SC – The University of South Carolina Upstate is pleased to welcome Lauren Greenfield to campus for an open lecture and book signing on February 29, 2012 at 6…
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Leadership South Carolina Announces Class of 2012
February 21, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – February 21, 2012 – The 2012 Class of Leadership South Carolina has beenselected representing 48 different communities and organizations throughoutthe state and marking the 31st year of…
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TMA Carolinas Chapter Announces 2012 Officers
February 17, 2012CHARLOTTE, NC – February 16, 2012 – The Carolinas Chapter of theTurnaround Management Association (TMA), a global industry group forcorporate restructuring professionals, has elected its 2012 officers anddirectors. The chapter…
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National conference at Clemson to focus on everyone's need to play
February 16, 2012CLEMSON,SC – February 17, 2012 – It is well documented that play is important for children interms of physical and psychological development. But is it just asimportant to teens and…
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Charleston Southern student takes on Parkinson's
February 15, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – February 15, 2012 – In early May, James Mangini will leave North Charleston, South Carolina, and begin running eight and 10 hours a day. Not on smooth…
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Magnolia Gardens garner prestigious international camellia honor
February 15, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – Magnolia Plantation and Gardens has been awarded the prestigious Camellia Garden of Excellence with honors by the International Camellia Society. The award was announced recently during the…
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Front porch of the Lowcountry gets in the “swing” for spring
February 8, 2012WALTERBORO, SC – February 8, 2012 – The City of Walterboro, known for its historic charm and abundant natural resources, has a full lineup of events and outings for the…
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Charleston Deepening Project to Receive $2.5 Million to Continue Study
February 8, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – February 8, 2012 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SouthCarolina) said he was pleased the work plan today released by the U.S.Army Corp of Engineers set aside $2.5…
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Pratt Industries expands Spartanburg County facility
February 1, 2012$3.5 million investment expected to create 30 new jobs COLUMBIA, SC – February 1, 2012 – Pratt Industries, a leading recycled paper and packaging company, today announced the opening of a…
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SBA Deadline in South Carolina to Apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans is February 24
January 29, 2012ATLANTA, GA – January 26, 2012 – The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses that February 24 is the filing deadline for federal economic injury disaster loans available…
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Fundraising Returns to Pre-Recession Levels
January 20, 2012Blackbaud debuts new specialty index focused on public, society benefit organizations CHARLESTON, SC – January 19, 2012 – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) announced that fundraising has returned to pre-recession levels. Through…
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Fundraising Returns to Pre-Recession Levels
January 20, 2012Blackbaud debuts new specialty index focused on public, society benefit organizations CHARLESTON, SC – January 19, 2012 – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) announced that fundraising has returned to pre-recession levels. Through…
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New World Alliance Adds Charleston Calls to New Trans-Atlantic Service
January 20, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – January 19, 2012 – The New WorldAlliance consortium of ocean carriers announced anew Trans-Atlantic service that includes twice-weeklycalls at the Port of Charleston’s Wando WelchTerminal. The…
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Renewable Water Resources Receives National Certification of Biosolids Environmental Management System
January 19, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – January 19, 2012 – The National Biosolids Partnership (NBP), an alliance of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) and Water Environment Federation (WEF) with advisory…
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Chris Fraser of Grubb & Ellis |WRS named as newest member of Charleston Industry Roundtable
January 17, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – January 17, 2012 – Chris Fraser of Grubb & Ellis |WRS has been named as a member of the Charleston Industry Roundtable of the Federal Reserve Bank…
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African-American contributions highlight Magnolia Plantation Black History Month program
January 17, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – January 17, 2012 – Historians, artisans, Civil War re-enactors and a storyteller will present a spectrum of African-American history from colonial times to the present during a…
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Chris Fraser of Grubb & Ellis |WRS named as newest member of Charleston Industry Roundtable
January 17, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – January 17, 2012 – Chris Fraser of Grubb & Ellis |WRS has been named as a member of the Charleston Industry Roundtable of the Federal Reserve Bank…
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Renewable Water Resources Distributes Annual Report to the Community
January 11, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – January 11, 2012 – As part of its public education program, Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) recently released its 2011 Annual Report to the Community. This 12-page insert,…
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Greenville HR Professionals Honored by Peers
January 10, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – January 10, 2012 – The Greenville Society for Human Resource Management (GSHRM) recently presented its two highest awards to two members. Donnie Brown, Vice President of Human…
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Christopher Ashley Salon Named One of ELLE Magazine’s Top 100 Salons
January 6, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – November 18, 2011 – Christopher Ashley Salon is pleased to announce that for the third year in a row, the salon has been selected by ELLE as…
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Cargo Wins International Assignment From Mercedes-Benz
January 5, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – January 5, 2012 – Cargo, a new model marketing agency headquartered in Greenville, S.C., announced it has been tapped by Mercedes-Benz Canada to build and maintain a…
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OOBE Wins Design Awards for YMCA Uniform Apparel Collection
January 5, 2012Greenville, SC – January 5, 2012 – Greenville-based OOBE, Inc., one of the country’s leading providers of custom-designed corporate uniforms, has won two Wearables Design Awards for the corporate uniforms…
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Nominate Deserving Businesses and Business Leaders for the Greenville Chamber's Annual Awards!
December 14, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – December 14, 2011 – The Greenville Chamber’s Annual Awards! Awards will be presented at the Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 16, 2012. ATHENA® Leadership Award: Honors women who strive toward…
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