South Carolina Chamber of Commerce forms coalition calling for business license tax reform
January 15, 2020
16 Leading Associations Representing South Carolina Businesses Call for Passage of H.4431 The SC Chamber of Commerce, SC Realtors, SC Farm Bureau, SC Manufacturers Alliance, SC Associated General Contractors, SC…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine brokers represent local real estate transactions
January 15, 2020
Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions from the month of December: Sales Spartanburg: Tim Satterfield of Coldwell Banker Commercial…
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Greenville Zoo staff monitoring Amur Leopard pregnancy
January 15, 2020
Over the past month, the Greenville Zoo staff has used ultrasound imaging to confirm that Jade, the zoo’s nine-year-old female Amur leopard, is pregnant and monitor the health of her…
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Streetlight replacement project scheduled to begin January 15
January 15, 2020
The City is partnering with Duke Energy to replace approximately 105 streetlights on Main Street, between North Street and Broad Street, with LED lights and new, uniform fixtures to match…
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Craft Axe Throwing to open a location in Spartanburg
January 15, 2020
Craft Axe Throwing announced this week its plans on opening a second location in the Upstate, located in the same building as RJ Rockers on W. Main in Spartanburg. Designed…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Sammy DuBose honored with national commercial award
January 15, 2020
Sammy DuBose, commercial broker, was recently honored by the National Association of REALTORS® for his engagement and dedication in his profession. Each year, the National Association of REALTORS® recognizes commercial real estate…
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South Carolina ETV awarded $296,000 grant from National Endowment for the Humanities
January 15, 2020
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) has received a $296,257 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to support its “Reconstruction 360” project. The project includes the development of an…
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Optimized Armor, Inc. establishing new operations in York County
January 15, 2020
More Than $3.7 Million Investment Creating 100 New Jobs Optimized Armor, Inc., an industry-leading armor steel supplier, announced plans to establish operations in York County. The more than $3.7 million…
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2019 “One of Greenville County’s best years ever” for economic development
January 15, 2020
County enjoys near-record successes in new job announcements, capital investment, diversity of industry segments attracted, and projects completed, officials report They came from China, Scotland, the Netherlands and Japan. The…
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Greenville Humane Society welcomes new members and officers to 2020 Board of Directors
January 15, 2020
Greenville Humane Society announced its full slate of members for the 2020 Board of Directors, including new officers and three new members. The Board is made up of community members…
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“Roaring into the Future” at Sherman College Lyceum 2020
January 15, 2020
The continuing education department at Sherman College of Chiropractic is “Roaring into the Future” and will be hosting its annual continuing education and homecoming event, Lyceum, April 30-May 2, 2020,…
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Clawson and Staubes attorney, Penn Ely becomes Certified Mediator
January 15, 2020
Clawson and Staubes LLC attorney Penn Ely has received his certification as a Circuit Court Mediator by the SC Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification. As a litigator, Ely is…
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LS3P welcomes Ruth Parr, Strategic BIM Manager
January 14, 2020
LS3P announced that Ruth Parr, AIA has joined the firm as Strategic BIM Manager. A graduate of Princeton University with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Parr is a registered…
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The Cliffs announces team to lead new member services department
January 14, 2020The Cliffs announced the launch of a new member services department led by a team of seven hospitality veterans. The new department will provide personalized services to members within each…
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Financial instant issuance industry veteran Jim Pond joins Matica Technologies
January 14, 2020
Pond joins a tenured and experienced instant issuance team at Matica to help continue to grow the organization’s instant issuance portfolio in the U.S. PIEDMONT, SC – Matica Technologies announced…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 13, 2020
January 13, 2020
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 01/10/2020 to 01/16/2020 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 1917 3 $37,000,200 $39,721,479 2 Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker 4 $15,187,034…
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The Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence selected as a Subcontractor of QIN-QIO Task Order 1 Award under the 12th Statement of Work
January 13, 2020Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded a five-year contract to Health Quality Innovators (HQI) to serve as a Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) under the…
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Milliken & Company announces intent to acquire Borchers from The Jordan Company
January 13, 2020
Milliken & Company (“Milliken”), a global diversified manufacturer with more than a century and a half of materials science expertise, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Borchers…
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Gov. Henry McMaster unveils Fiscal Year 2020-21 Executive Budget
January 13, 2020
Governor Henry McMaster announced the FY 2020-21 Executive Budget – a budget that invests in the state’s greatest priorities and returns almost one quarter of every dollar from the $1.8…
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Ogletree Deakins names new Chief Operating Officer
January 13, 2020
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced that the firm has named Lisa Ellis-James as its Chief Operating Officer. Ellis-James, who will be…
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Pee Dee Extractors, LLC establishing operations in Marion County
January 13, 2020More Than $2.9 Million Investment to Create 25 New Jobs Pee Dee Extractors, LLC, a hemp processing company, announced plans to establish operations in Marion County. The company’s more $2.9…
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Huber Engineered Woods LLC establishing operations in Dillon County
January 13, 2020
$30 Million Investment to Create 30 New Jobs Huber Engineered Woods LLC (HEW), a leading manufacturer of specialty building products throughout the United States, today announced plans to establish operations…
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Nick Nicholson named one of Greenville’s “50 Most Influential” people
January 13, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced the firm’s Managing Director, Nick Nicholson, has been recognized as one of Greenville’s “50 Most Influential” people of 2019 by the Greenville Business Magazine and will…
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SC Chamber of Commerce unveils 2020 Competitiveness Agenda
January 13, 2020
Creating a Competitive Tax Code and a Workforce for the Future Among Highlighted Priorities The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) announced the release of its 2020 Competitiveness Agenda…
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The Importance of Brand Reputation in a Crisis
January 13, 2020
By Erin Sanders Senior Communications Advisor with NP Strategy When a crisis hits your organization – and it will – it’s important to have a solid crisis management plan…
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Yunyi Jia wins top honor for young engineering educator
January 13, 2020
A Clemson University automotive engineer who teaches students many of the skills they need for careers in robotics and self-driving cars is winning an award that recognizes him as one…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands names Lora Tucker as new Chief Executive Officer
January 13, 2020
Girl Scouts of South Carolina Mountains to Midlands has appointed Lora Tucker as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer. Tucker is a lifelong Girl Scout and Gold Award Girl Scout. …
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SCRA delivers $694M impact on SC innovation economy
January 13, 2020
New Report Spotlights Heavy-Hitting Contributions to State Business and Job Growth In Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19), the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) played a major role in boosting jobs and…
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EngenuitySC to Host Midlands Regional Competitiveness Week, Jan. 24-31
January 13, 2020
EngenuitySC, a nonprofit that works to make the Columbia, South Carolina, region a standout choice for top talent and competitive companies, has announced the schedule for its third annual Midlands…
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Greenville Technical College celebrates MLK Day with service
January 10, 2020
Greenville Technical College will celebrate its seventh annual MLK Day of Service on Monday, January 20. Participants will gather for a day that represents Dr. King’s vision for unity and…
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Crossroads Treatment Centers teams with Pear Therapeutics to bring digital therapy to an opioid addiction treatment program
January 9, 2020Pear’s reSET-O® is the first US FDA-authorized Prescription Digital Therapeutic for patients with Opioid Use Disorder BOSTON & GREENVILLE, SC – Adults struggling with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) will have…
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Bank of America Fall for Greenville donates festival proceeds to local nonprofit organizations
January 9, 2020
Bank of America Fall for Greenville board members and event partners presented $38,600 to 12 nonprofit organizations from the local community and recognized the efforts of those organizations that committed…
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GaffneyLewis partner Regina Hollins Lewis inducted into National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
January 9, 2020
GaffneyLewis LLC announced that Regina Hollins Lewis has been inducted into the National Academy of Neutrals (NADN). NADN is and invitation only professional association whose membership consists of mediators and…
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Clawson and Staubes Law Firm adds six attorneys across three offices in recent months
January 9, 2020
Clawson and Staubes LLC announced the addition of six attorneys across three offices over the past few months. The new attorneys by office are: • Charleston – Alexandra Heaton, Ashley…
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Tri-County Technical College receives $57,310 grant for industry-based training
January 8, 2020
Grant Will Provide MSSC Training to Assist with Companies’ Workforce Needs Tri-County Technical College received a $57,310 grant to award 20 scholarships for industry-based training that can give individuals the…
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New initiative addressing achievement gaps launches at Greenville Technical College with support from local charitable organizations
January 8, 2020
Greenville Technical College has launched an innovative initiative designed to increase academic success rates. The African American Male Scholars Initiative (AAMSI) provides intensive case management and personalized support services that…
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The Sweetery to launch new Wine Sticks portion size at national show
January 8, 2020
The family owned bakery, The Sweetery, will be introducing a single portion size of its popular Wine Sticks line this month at National Association of Specialty Foods trade show in…
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Professor to Discuss the “War on Cancer”
January 8, 2020
Dr. Austin Shull, an assistant biology professor at Presbyterian College, will discuss how cancer research has progressed over the past 50 years during an event at Howard’s on Main in…
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Forty-seven complete doctor of chiropractic program at Sherman College
January 8, 2020
Forty-seven students from around the world received the doctor of chiropractic degree from Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC, on Saturday, December 14, 2019. The college’s 136th commencement was…
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Lee Palms named HUB Carolinas business development leader
January 8, 2020
HUB Carolinas, a region of HUB International, the fifth largest insurance brokerage in the world, recently announced that Lee Palms has been named the business development leader for Upstate South…
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Sarah Clemmons elected Chair of New Horizon Family Health Services board
January 8, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Sarah Clemmons was elected to serve as Chair of the New Horizon Family Health Services board of directors effective January 1, 2020. As Board Chair, Sarah will…
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KIYATEC secures investment from life sciences venture fund Esperante
January 8, 2020
Agreement stems from National Cancer Institute Investor Initiatives program GREENVILLE, SC – KIYATEC, Inc. announced that it has secured an investment from life sciences venture investment company Esperante. Investment funds…
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High Spirits Events hosts the first Greenville Venue Crawl
January 7, 2020
On February 9th, engaged couples and event planners are invited to experience some of Greenville’s most charming spaces in an event setting. The Greenville Venue Crawl, organized by High Spirits…
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Robert Dozier joins First Reliance Bank as Chief Banking Officer
January 7, 2020
Robert Dozier has joined First Reliance Bank as Chief Banking Officer. Dozier is responsible for corporate strategy and the strategic market expansion of First Reliance Bank’s footprint throughout the Carolinas.…
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Cindy Lollis named Vice President of Finance at South Carolina-based property management firm NHE
January 7, 2020
Property management veteran to oversee accounting and finance responsibilities for all business units of rapidly growing organization Noted Southeastern association and property management firm NHE, Inc. has named Cindy Lollis…
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Chick-fil-A’s Kevin Purcer to speak at Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails on January 16, 2020
January 7, 2020
Endeavor, a coworking space for creatives, agencies and corporate marketing teams in the heart of downtown Greenville, announces that Chick-fil-A’s director of customer digital experience, Kevin Purcer, will speak at…
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Lauren Roach named Chief Marketing Officer of Elliott Davis
January 7, 2020
Marketing veteran will lead brand strategy and communications initiatives as growing business solutions firm enters its 100th year of service Elliott Davis, a leading business solutions firm with nine offices…
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Practice Builders announces new Boost feature set within the myPR™ solution
January 7, 2020SPARTANBURG, SC – For more than 40 years, Practice Builders has been an industry leader helping physicians and medical practices attract new patients. In December 2019, they announced the launch…
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SCRA announces appointment of Lou Kennedy to Board’s Executive Committee
January 7, 2020
SCRA, a public, nonprofit corporation chartered to grow South Carolina’s innovation economy and foster job creation, announced the appointment by Gov. Henry McMaster of Lou Kennedy to the SCRA Board of Trustees’…
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Greenlink announces 2020 Citizens Transit Academy class
January 7, 2020
On January 7, Greenlink will welcome 24 new participants to the Citizens Transit Academy, a free, six-week program designed to offer Greenville County residents a unique opportunity to learn about…
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