Over 200 schools recognized as Palmetto Gold and Silver Award winners
October 7, 2019
Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and the South Carolina Department of Education announced that 249 schools across South Carolina have received the recently revised Palmetto Gold and Silver…
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The City of Greer sets a new record for gross retail sales
October 7, 2019
According to the South Carolina Department of Revenue, in fiscal year 2019, the City of Greer recorded a record $1,351,257,057.66 in gross retail sales, including $794,275,439.16 in sales in the portion…
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Ticket Alert: Les Misérables tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 11
October 7, 2019
Les Misérables will play eight performances in the Peace Concert Hall, March 3-8, 2020, as part of the Peace Center’s 2019-2020 Broadway season. Tickets are $45-$105. Cameron Mackintosh presents the new…
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Clemson experts explain drought protection measures for forages and livestock
October 7, 2019Drought has South Carolina livestock farms in its grips, but Clemson University experts offer advice for cattle owners to protect their investments. “Drought conditions can have severe impacts on cattle,”…
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Hubbell Lighting Creates Endowed Scholarship Fund at Greenville Technical College
October 7, 2019
Greenville-based Hubbell Lighting, one of the largest lighting manufacturers in North America, has pledged $25,000 to the Greenville Tech Foundation to establish a new advanced manufacturing and engineering-related endowed scholarship…
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Civil engineers see ‘huge progress’ in mass timber as new building opens at Clemson University
October 7, 2019
Michael Stoner was sitting in the Clemson University building where he helped conduct some of the nation’s first research into mass timber, when Graham Montgomery walked in and set a…
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Integrated Power Services Acquires Excel Apparatus Services, Inc.
October 7, 2019
Leading industrial service provider broadens service coverage in the Southeast with addition of Charleston, SC full-service repair facility Integrated Power Services (IPS), the North American leader in service, repair and custom-engineered…
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How to Pitch a Reporter and Be Heard
October 7, 2019
By Angela Rogers NP Strategy Today’s reporters – both print and broadcast – are always on the move. Pivoting from one story to another, preparing a “package” for the…
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Bank of America Fall for Greenville offers a Taste of Greenville October 11-13
October 6, 2019
Bank of America Fall for Greenville presented by Pepsi returns to downtown Greenville with signature tastes from 47 different restaurants. This year’s festival will kick off Thursday night, October 10,…
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youturn brings education and support to those impacted by addiction
October 4, 2019
youturn has officially announced the launch of its innovative, recovery-focused video platform, providing education and resources for those impacted by addiction. youturn serves both individuals affected by addiction along with…
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Rexroth awards first recipient of the Bosch Rexroth Endowed Scholarship
October 4, 2019
Tom Vasavong, an Electronics Engineering student, was recently selected for the Bosch Rexroth Endowed Scholarship at Greenville Technical College. With more than 40 other students considered, Vasavong was selected for…
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AIA South Carolina recognizes excellence in architecture and design in communities throughout the state
October 4, 2019
The American Institute of Architects’ South Carolina Chapter (AIASC) announced the 2019 recipients of the annual AIASC Design and Chapter Awards. The awards program encourages and recognizes design excellence throughout…
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SC Chamber announces 2019 Business Leader, Public Servant, and Sgt. William Jasper Freedom Award Winners
October 3, 2019
Awards will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Summit in November The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced the honorees for the 2019 Business Leader of the Year, Public Servant…
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South Carolina Federal named one of the Best Credit Unions to Work For
October 3, 2019
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has been named one of the 2019 Best Credit Unions to Work For in a survey by Credit Union Journal. South Carolina Federal ranked #2 on the list,…
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euphoria announces 2019 Healthy Lunchtime Throwdown winner
October 3, 2019
Greenville County Schools and euphoria presented by Lexus named Nathaniel Kingdom, a student at the Donaldson Career Center, the winner of the fifth annual Healthy Lunchtime Throwdown. Kingdom wowed the…
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DP3 Architects, Ltd. receives AIASC Design Award for the DP3 Architects Office Upfit
October 3, 2019DP3 Architects won an award at The American Institute of Architects South Carolina (AIASC) 2019 Design Awards. The DP3 Architects Office Upfit won a Citation Award for Interior Architecture. Having…
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Norman Moore promoted to Engineering Manager
October 3, 2019
Tindall Corporation’s South Carolina Division promoted Norman Moore to Engineering Manager. With over 10 years of dedicated service, Norman’s advancement will drive Tindall’s engineering capabilities further and empower the team…
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MM Technics expanding operations in Newberry County
October 3, 2019
$6 Million Investment Creating 35 New Jobs MM Technics, an American subsidiary of automotive supplier Muhr Metalltechnik, is expanding its Newberry County operations. The $6 million investment is creating 35…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
October 3, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC Matt Pickard represented Sunrun, Inc. in the lease…
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Pianist Mac McClure presents Spanish music concert at Furman Oct. 8
October 2, 2019
Mac McClure, associate professor of piano at National University in Bogotá, Colombia, will present a concert of Spanish music Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall. The…
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Three programs named finalists for Riley Institute’s WhatWorksSC Award
October 2, 2019
The Riley Institute at Furman University® has announced the three finalists for the 2019 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC™ Award, which celebrates promising education initiatives that are improving outcomes for…
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Governor, industry leaders, educators & students celebrate manufacturing in SC
October 2, 2019Gov. McMaster issues proclamation recognizing S.C. Manufacturing Week and National Manufacturing Day In recognition of the importance of manufacturing to South Carolina’s economy, Governor Henry McMaster issued a proclamation declaring…
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Anna Rice of CompletePR joins 2019 Opportunity Greenville class
October 2, 2019
After a year of living in Greenville, CompletePR’s Anna Rice will be setting aside five Monday afternoons to learn more about the growing city she calls home. Opportunity Greenville is…
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Southern First named a top performing bank by Sandler O’Neill
October 2, 2019
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, has been named by Sandler O’Neill + Partners, L.P. as one of the nation’s top performing small-cap banks and thrifts,…
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Metropolitan area employment and unemployment
October 2, 2019Unemployment rates were lower in August than a year earlier in 224 of the 389 metropolitan areas, higher in 132 areas, and unchanged in 33 areas, the U.S. Bureau of…
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UofSC research partnerships generating over $790 million for the Palmetto State
October 2, 2019
When the University of South Carolina’s Office of Economic Engagement (OEE) first launched six years ago, its goal was to build relationships between researchers and industry partners. True to its…
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Spartanburg Chamber promotes Mary Kathryn Snead to Vice President of Finance
October 1, 2019
Snead will handle financials for the Spartanburg Chamber, Spartanburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, Spartanburg Economic Futures Group and OneSpartanburg Mary Kathryn Snead, formerly the Director of Finance at the Spartanburg…
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Greenville Zoo upgrading on-site veterinary hospital
October 1, 2019
Work is scheduled to begin this week on an expansion and renovation of the Greenville Zoo’s veterinary hospital. The project is designed to provide additional quarantine space along with specialty…
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Department of Commerce launches Pursuit Pass
October 1, 2019New tool provides opportunity to access more statewide events The South Carolina Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation, in partnership with the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA), today announced the launch…
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GSSM’s residential and virtual programs now accepting applications
October 1, 2019
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its residential and virtual programs. Online applications are available at www.scgssm.org. GSSM is South Carolina’s only…
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Vän Robotics receives SC Launch, Inc. Investment
October 1, 2019SCRA announces a $200,000 SC Launch, Inc. investment in Vän Robotics. The Columbia-based company was accepted into SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, in 2017. . Vän Robotics is revolutionizing student learning by combining…
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S.C. Department of Commerce awarded grant to support export assistance programs
October 1, 2019State of South Carolina receives U.S. Small Business Administration grant for eighth year The S.C. Department of Commerce has been awarded a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant from the…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County expands through new advocacy subcommittee and vice president of strategic initiatives position
October 1, 2019
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County, a leading voice for affordable housing initiatives in South Carolina, has taken two key steps in formalizing its political outreach and advocacy efforts: creating…
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More Greenville County Schools rated “Excellent” on 2019 SC report cards
October 1, 2019
Thirty-Eight Schools Receive Highest Ranking, 94% of Schools Meet or Exceed State Criteria The South Carolina Department of Education (SDE) released school report cards today, providing a rating of Excellent,…
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KeyMark names a new Vice President of Marketing
October 1, 2019
KeyMark, a leading intelligent automation provider and value-added reseller, has named Greg Aiken as Vice President of Marketing. As Vice President of Marketing, Aiken will oversee all KeyMark marketing initiatives.…
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Salt-N-Pepa to headline Famously Hot New Year in Columbia, S.C., on Dec. 31, 2019
October 1, 2019
Legendary hip-hop trailblazers to perform free concert at S.C.’s largest NYE party Salt-N-Pepa — the legendary hip-hop duo who paved the way for female artists — will perform a free…
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Vernetta Walker will facilitate “Developing an Equitable Board” for Upstate nonprofit board Members on October 22
October 1, 2019
DNA Creative Communications, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greenville, the United Way of Greenville County, the Hollingsworth Funds, the Jolley Foundation and The Graham Foundation invite Upstate nonprofit…
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Junior League of Greenville’s Little Black Dress initiative raises $26,314
October 1, 2019
The Junior League of Greenville, Inc.’s (JLG) third annual Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI) earned over $25,000 in a single week in an effort to raise awareness and funds for…
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Greenville Country Club’s Robb Thompson named South Carolina’s Tennis Pro of the Year
October 1, 2019
Greenville Country Club (GCC), one of the South’s most historic and prestigious country clubs, is proud to announce that Robb Thompson, Tennis Director, has been recognized as South Carolina’s Tennis…
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ScanSource names Chief Revenue Officer
October 1, 2019
John Eldh brings proven leadership to drive sales growth and partner experience at ScanSource ScanSource, Inc., a leading provider of technology products and solutions, announced John Eldh has joined the…
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PEP launches unique website to track public education data
October 1, 2019
Public Education Partners (PEP) is pleased to announce the launch of InformEdsc.org (Inform Ed SC), an interactive website where state and local leaders, parents and other members of the community…
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PEP continues to grow, hires two new staff
October 1, 2019
Public Education Partners (PEP) is proud to announce the addition of two new staff positions, Carol Beard as Program Associate and Michelle Rash as Community Organizer. “PEP’s new strategic plan…
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Greenlink to celebrate Try Transit Month
October 1, 2019
October is “Try Transit Month” in the city of Greenville and Greenlink has a full schedule of events to celebrate. Try Transit Month is part of an ongoing initiative to…
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G. Neal Kyber named Greenville market president of First Reliance Bank
October 1, 2019
First Reliance Bank announces the addition of G. Neal Kyber as market executive for the Greenville, S.C. market. Kyber’s extensive banking experience spans more than 30 years. Kyber has held…
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Federal assistance approved for State of South Carolina and 11 counties following Hurricane Dorian
October 1, 2019
In response to Governor Henry McMaster’s request, President Donald Trump approved Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in 11 counties affected by Hurricane Dorian. The Federal Emergency…
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Greenville Chamber announces 2020 Board of Directors, Kevin Poyck named Chair-Elect
October 1, 2019
The Greenville Chamber’s leadership has elected Kevin Poyck to chair its Board of Directors in 2021. He will take over the highest volunteer leadership role for the Greenville Chamber in…
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Top Grossing Movies – September 30, 2019
September 30, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 09/27/2019 to 10/03/2019 Rank Title Rating Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Abominable PG 1 $20,612,100 $20,612,100 2 Downton Abbey PG 2 $14,340,035 $58,349,885…
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USDA invests in community facilities improvements for 3.3 million rural americans in 23 states including South Carolina
September 30, 2019
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy announced that USDA is investing $139 million in 56 projects to improve community facilities and provide…
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Beth Hallock named President SBA at United Community Bank
September 30, 2019
United Community Bank announced the promotion of Beth Hallock to President of SBA. Hallock has over 35 years of industry experience, 18 of which have been dedicated to various areas…
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Joe’s Place hosting debut fall fashion show
September 30, 2019
Joe’s Place Bookstore will be partnering with Samantha Grace to debut outfits from their Fall 2019 line. On October 5th, from 11a.m. to 1p.m., Sonja Miller, the owner of Samantha…
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