Top Grossing Movies – November 4, 2019
November 4, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 11/01/2019 to 11/07/2019 Rank Title Rating Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Terminator: Dark Fate R $29,033,832 $29,033,832 2 Joker R $13,500,116 $299,187,108 3 Maleficent:…
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Flourish honored with eight MarCom awards for exceptional client work
November 4, 2019
Flourish’s 2019 client work earned it high honors in the annual MarCom Awards, with eight total awards bestowed to them by the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals (AMCP): two…
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Four South Carolina teachers receive Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
November 4, 2019
The White House announced that four South Carolina educators are among the most recent recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The Presidential Awards for…
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South Carolina class of 2019 shows improvement on ACT
November 4, 2019
The ACT® released assessment data for 2019 South Carolina high school graduates who took the ACT test. South Carolina public school graduates’ average composite score increased from 18.0 in 2018 to 18.6 in 2019. Additionally, 24% of graduates…
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Kalisse L. Evert joins Greenwood Capital team
November 4, 2019
Greenwood Capital announced the addition of Kalisse L. Evert to the client service team as a Private Client Administrator and Office Manager for the Downtown Greenville office, located at 201…
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USDA invests $1.4 billion in rural electric infrastructure improvements in 21 states
November 4, 2019
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $1.4 billion in projects in 21 states to build and improve rural electric infrastructure.…
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City to host community charrette
November 1, 2019
The City has retained Urban Design Associates (UDA), the firm that developed the recently-adopted Downtown Master Plan, to conduct a community charrette to help City staff, residents and property owners…
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Peace Center launches Season of Giving Book Nook benefiting classrooms in Greenville County Title I schools
November 1, 2019
As part of its ongoing literacy initiative, the Peace Center announces a community-wide Season of Giving book drive to benefit elementary classrooms in Greenville County Title I schools. Everyone in…
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United Community Bank Ice on Main rink installation to begin this week
November 1, 2019
The chiller that helps keep the ice frozen throughout the United Community Bank Ice on Main season is scheduled to arrive on Friday, November 1 at 9 a.m. The equipment…
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TreesUpstate selected to partner with TD Tree Days
November 1, 2019
TD Bank selected TreesUpstate to participate in TD Tree Days, a community-based program that expands urban forests and green spaces in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods. Staff and volunteers of TreesUpstate…
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Wyche names Matthew Couvillion and Josh Lonon shareholders
November 1, 2019
Wyche announced that Matthew Couvillion and Josh Lonon have been named shareholders of the firm. Matthew Couvillion serves as the firm’s Corporate Practice Group leader and focuses his practice at…
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Greenville Country Club hostess earns Employee of the Year award
November 1, 2019
LaVerne Young, hostess at Greenville Country Club (GCC), is being honored with the Front of the House Employee of the Year award by the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association.…
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Randolph joins BlackStream International as residential and commercial agent
November 1, 2019
Residential and commercial real estate agent Robbie Randolph has joined BlackStream International Real Estate, a Christie’s International Real Estate affiliate based in Greenville but serving the entire Upstate of South…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd ranked in 2020 “Best Law Firms”
November 1, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd has been named a top-tier firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in its 2020 “Best Law Firms” rankings for the 10th consecutive year. The firm earned…
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High Spirits Hospitality hires new vice president of sales and marketing
November 1, 2019
Holly Haraway is bringing her years of industry experience to the High Spirits Hospitality team as the new vice president of sales and marketing. A Greenville native, Haraway graduated from…
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Ogletree Deakins named a “Law Firm of the Year” for ninth consecutive year
November 1, 2019
In addition, the firm’s Greenville office earned seven metropolitan “Tier 1” practice area rankings Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to…
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A M King completes innovative IMP manufacturing facility in Laurens
October 31, 2019
A M King has finished design and construction of a greenfield facility for TrueCore, a manufacturer of Insulated Metal Panels (IMP) for use in construction and renovation of cold storage…
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Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce recognize three Spartanburg County Lawmakers as business advocates
October 31, 2019
The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce recognized State Reps. Rita Allison, Mike Forrester and Max Hyde for their efforts to support business-friendly legislation at the Spencer/Hines Properties CEO Social. The…
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BOGARI Furniture is celebrating its 15th year anniversary
October 31, 2019
BOGARI, a European Contemporary Furniture Store first opened its doors in 2004 by Ivet and Lyudmil Ivanova. After graduating with a master’s degree in finance and years of interior design…
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SCPA makes a $33 billion annual economic impact in the Upstate
October 31, 2019
Port operations support 1 in 10 jobs for South Carolinians South Carolina Ports Authority’s reach goes well beyond the Port of Charleston with more than half of its economic impact happening…
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Rep. Gary Simrill and Nella Barkley to receive Wilkins Leadership Awards
October 31, 2019
State Rep. Gary Simrill (R-York) and Nella Barkley, community leader and president of Crystal-Barkley Corporation, will receive The Riley Institute at Furman University’s 2019 David H. Wilkins Leadership Awards recognizing…
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Clemson Ph.D. student earns Hitachi fellowship for her work to make large batteries more efficient
October 31, 2019
Clemson University Ph.D. student Allison Domhoff has received a $25,000 Hitachi High Technologies Electron Microscopy Fellowship to support research aimed at making energy grid-scale batteries more efficient and cost-effective. Domhoff,…
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Funding now available for projects aimed at reducing diesel engine emissions
October 30, 2019
Grant funding is now available for the replacement or upgrade of older diesel engines in an effort to help reduce diesel emissions across the state. Diesel emissions make up a…
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GrandSouth Bank announces new board member and two new commercial bankers in Greenville
October 30, 2019
GrandSouth Bank has added a new board member, J. Randolph Potter, as well as two new Senior Vice Presidents of Commercial Banking, Chris Robinson and Jill Waters. J. Randolph Potter is a former bank CEO. His…
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Sapience Automation to establish operations in Berkeley County
October 30, 2019
Investment Creating 26 Jobs Sapience Automation, a full-service integrator of robot systems, is establishing operations in Berkeley County. The $500,000 investment is expected to create 26 new jobs. Focusing on the integration of…
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Wofford College hosts fourth annual Southern Conference Undergraduate Research Forum this weekend
October 30, 2019
The fourth annual SoCon Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF), a collaborative project of the membership of the Southern Conference, is scheduled this weekend – Saturday, Nov. 2, and Sunday, Nov. 3…
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Stephanie Graham joins the Augusta Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
October 30, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Stephanie Graham has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. Born in Australia but raised in North Carolina,…
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Kopis grabs number 13 spot on the SC Fastest Growing Company list
October 30, 2019
Leading software developer Kopis has landed on the list of the state’s fastest growing companies at the thirteenth spot. Now in its 18th year, the SC TOP 25 Fastest Growing…
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Upstate Chamber partners to expand reach of minority business accelerator program
October 29, 2019The Greenville Chamber is partnering with the Anderson and Spartanburg Chambers of Commerce to broaden the scope of the Minority Business Accelerator to the Upstate. Historically comprised of primarily Greenville-based…
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Eight economic developers earn Elite Certification
October 29, 2019
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) and S.C. Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) announced that eight economic development professionals have earned the accreditation of SC Certified Economic Developer (SCCED)…
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SC BlueCross only health plan operating in all counties for ACA Open Enrollment only health plan with all hospitals in network
October 29, 2019
The 45-day open enrollment period for health insurance purchased through the federal marketplace begins on Friday, Nov. 1. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, the only locally based health insurer in…
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Rising American star and world no. 12 Sofia Kenin Joins Volvo Car Open player field
October 29, 2019
Kenin has won three singles titles and two doubles titles during the 2019 season World No. 12 Sofia Kenin has entered the player field for the 2020 Volvo Car Open, happening April 4…
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Spartanburg County tourism leader completes decade of service, announces resignation
October 29, 2019
After ten years spearheading Spartanburg’s tourism development initiatives, Spartanburg Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Vice President Chris Jennings will step down November 15 to move closer to family. Jennings joined…
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Woodmont High raises $72K+ for project HOPE Foundation during Spirit Week
October 29, 2019
Woodmont High School students raised a school record-setting $72,078.90 during their Spirit Week. Proceeds will benefit Project HOPE Foundation, a non-profit organization offering a lifespan of autism services. Students worked…
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Greenville County reveleopment authority conducts pre-leasing event for Miller Place Court
October 29, 2019
The Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA), the City of Mauldin, and Greenville County announced that on October 30 th at 11:00 a.m. they will be holding a Pre-Leasing Event and…
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Ham Hudson honored with Tri-County’s Order of Merit
October 29, 2019
Tri-County Technical College honored recently-retired Commission member and Seneca resident William H. (Ham) Hudson (at podium with his family) with the highest award given by the College’s nine-member Commission. President…
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US Engine Valve named Philanthropist of the Year
October 29, 2019
The Tri-County Technical College Foundation named US Engine Valve the recipient of its 2019 Philanthropist of the Year award. This is the Foundation’s highest and most prestigious honor reserved for…
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Tri-County’s success is due to strong relationships with community partners, President Galen DeHay tells audience at Annual Report Event
October 29, 2019
The successes of Tri-County Technical College over the past year are a testament to the power of the strong relationships and partnerships the College shares with business, industry, and educators…
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Submissions sought for 5th annual African American History Month art exhibition at Greenville Technical College library
October 29, 2019Submissions are sought for the February 2020 art exhibition by the Greenville Technical College library, in celebration of African American History Month. The show will be on display from February…
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FUEL announces 2020 quarterly grant program to benefit local non-profit organizations
October 29, 2019
FUEL, a marketing agency in downtown Greenville, SC, specializing in digital and traditional services, has announced the inception of their quarterly grant program to help local non-profits achieve their goals…
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Infinity Marketing wins eight W3 awards
October 29, 2019
Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing agency in the Upstate, won eight awards in the 2019 W3 Awards competition for projects ranging in video production, social media and web development. This…
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Top Grossing Movies – October 28, 2019
October 28, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 10/25/2019 to 10/31/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil 2 $19,369,877.0 $66,245,035.0 2 Joker 4 $19,248,035.0 $277,931,557.0 3…
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South Carolina Public Radio wins five first-place awards
October 28, 2019
State’s public radio network receives four first-place awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas and one from the Associated Press South Carolina Public Radio (SCPR) this…
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Joe’s Place Bookstore will be closing their chapter at the end of 2019
October 28, 2019
After five years of being Greenville’s go-to place for rare, used, and new books, the owners of Joe’s Place Bookstore have announced that they will be closing at the end…
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200lbs collected during drug take back event
October 28, 2019
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System’s annual Medication Take Back Day event was a success! 139 vehicles drove by to drop of their old, unused and expired medications at St.…
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Spartanburg Water honored with top utility management award
October 28, 2019
Spartanburg Water is proud to announce it is one of just 19 public drinking water systems nationally recognized by The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) for sustainable water management.…
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Advanced technology company investing $3 million in Richland County operations
October 27, 2019
REI Automation, a Columbia, South Carolina-based company specializing in designing and building custom industrial robotic equipment for automotive, medical, nuclear, electronics industries and consumer goods is expanding its operations in…
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Rural broadband investment will help South Carolina farms
October 25, 2019
Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has invested $9,750,000 in high-speed broadband infrastructure that will create or improve rural e-Connectivity for 3,911 rural households…
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Greenville Tech students and professor capture criminal justice awards
October 25, 2019Assistant Professor Cassie Walls and five of her students, representing the Criminal Justice program at Greenville Technical College, received the overall conference trophy at the American Criminal Justice Association Lambda…
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Old Cigar Warehouse launches one of the first all-inclusive wedding packages in the upstate
October 25, 2019
The Old Cigar Warehouse has launched their Platinum Wedding Package, one of the first all-inclusive packages in the Upstate. The package pricing is simple. It is broken down into a base price, and a…
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