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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Spinx celebrates new store opening in Easley
October 24, 2019
New store featuring tunnel car wash opens on Highway 123 The Spinx Company, the Greenville -based fuel and convenience retail company with more than 80 locations and 50 car washes…
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Festool USA selects Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) as Agency-of-Record
October 24, 2019
Power tool innovator partners with JDPR to provide strategic communications for major growth in FY 2020. Festool USA, building on nearly 100 years of precision-engineered power tool solutions, has selected…
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Buncombe Street United Methodist Church to host free Dementia Workshop – December 10
October 24, 2019
Buncombe Street United Methodist Church will be hosting globally respected Teepa Snow in a free, one-day workshop entitled “How to enjoy the holidays (and beyond!) when dementia is part of…
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LS3P’S new Greenville office reflects the future of workplace design
October 24, 2019Architecture, interiors, and planning firm LS3P’s Greenville office is beginning an exciting new chapter with a relocation to the Greenville One building in the heart of downtown on Friday, October…
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LS3P’s Bryan Beerman, AIA wins Ball State University’s GOLD Award
October 24, 2019
LS3P congratulates Bryan Beerman, AIA, on receiving the 2019 Ball State University Graduate of the Last Decade (G.O.L.D.) Award, which was presented at the annual Alumni & Benefactors Recognition Dinner…
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Complete PR earns one platinum and four gold honors at Marcom Awards
October 24, 2019
Complete PR pulled in seven awards – including four Gold Awards and one Platinum — from MarCom International this week. MarCom recognizes outstanding creative achievement by marketing and communication professionals.…
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Infinity Marketing expands services with Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance
October 24, 2019
Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing agency in the Upstate, expanded its services with Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. through a new radio recruitment campaign. This addition streamlines the organization’s media…
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United Community Banks, Inc. reports Third Quarter Results
October 23, 2019
EPS of $0.60 and ROA of 1.51%; Operating ROA reaches 1.58% United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (“United”) today reported strong third quarter financial results, including solid year-over-year loan and…
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Murder, etc. podcast’s creator to speak at Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails on Nov. 14
October 23, 2019
Endeavor, a coworking space for creatives, agencies and corporate marketing teams in the heart of downtown Greenville, announces that Murder, etc. podcast’s creator and host Brad Willis will speak at…
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Governor announces initiative to recruit qualified women to serve on SC boards
October 23, 2019At a press conference this morning in the State Capitol, Governor Henry McMaster introduced SC Women in Leadership’s SC Gubernatorial Appointments Project (SC GAP). The SC WIL initiative is designed to recruit capable…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette joined by civic groups, business leaders to encourage public service
October 23, 2019Governor Henry McMaster and Lt. Governor Pamela S. Evette were joined today by representatives from SC WIL and members of South Carolina’s business community to announce #ServeSC, a new effort to raise…
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Hood Construction growing Columbia headquarters with purchase of 1215 Shop Rd.
October 23, 2019
Hood Construction Corporation is actively engaged in the expansion of its current Columbia headquarters, following the purchase of the former Morris Furniture Warehouse building located at 1215 Shop Road. The…
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Candace Vickery joins the North Pleasantburg Drive office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
October 23, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Candace Vickery has joined the company’s North Pleasantburg Drive office as a sales associate. Candace Vickery is an…
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Hailey Crocker Miller joins the North Pleasantburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
October 23, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Hailey Crocker Miller has joined the company’s North Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. A Greenville native, Hailey Crocker Miller attended…
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Stratos Aviation Flight School recognized for flight training excellence by national association
October 23, 2019Stratos Aviation Flight School has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as an Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Distinguished Flight School for its high standard of accomplishment in…
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Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey hires new associate
October 23, 2019
Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey welcomes Richard “Christian” Capps to its award-winning team. Capps recently earned his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law, and he…
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2019 official SC Top 25 Fastest Growing Companies
October 23, 2019
South Carolina’s Fastest Growing Companies competition is the annual ranking of the Palmetto State’s 25 most dynamic and successful companies. This event is presented by The Capital Corporation and co-sponsored…
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Interns join Chiropractic Health Center at Sherman College
October 23, 2019
Thirty interns are now ready to serve the community and see patients at the Sherman College Chiropractic Health Center, a teaching clinic for senior students in their final stage of…
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United Community Banks, Inc. reports Third Quarter Results
October 23, 2019
United Community Banks, Inc. reported strong third quarter financial results, including solid year-over-year loan and deposit growth, record operating efficiency and strong asset quality. Diluted earnings per share were $0.60,…
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Greer Heritage Museum receives lasting memorial
October 23, 2019
Greer Heritage Museum has been gifted a model replica of the Greer High School, as it was during 1967, built by Dr. Raymond Meyers of Greenville, SC. With permission from…
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Premier foundation partners with Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events and local organizations to collect and transport supplies for Hurricane Dorian survivors
October 22, 2019
The Premier Foundation is launching a donation drive throughout the Upstate to provide critical assistance to those left homeless by Hurricane Dorian. The drive, which runs from Saturday, October 19,…
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Public invited to review proposed instructional materials and textbooks
October 22, 2019
The public is invited to review textbooks and instructional materials that have been proposed for use in South Carolina’s K-12 public schools in fourteen subject areas. The materials will be…
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Wofford breaks ground on new Chandler Center for Environmental Studies
October 22, 2019
Wofford College broke ground today (Friday, Oct. 18, 2019) on its new Chandler Center for Environmental Studies, named in honor of longtime college supporters J. Harold and Delores Wilson Chandler.…
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S.C. Arts Commission to receive national grantmaking award
October 22, 2019
OVERLAND PARK, KAN. – The Grant Professionals Association is announcing that the South Carolina Arts Commission was named its 2019 Grantmaker of the Year for the public sector. The Grant…
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Craig Price joins the North Pleasantburg Drive office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
October 22, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Craig Price has joined the company’s North Pleasantburg Drive office as a sales associate. Craig Price spent over 28 years as…
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Southern First reports results for third quarter 2019
October 22, 2019
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2019. 2019 Third Quarter Highlights •…
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South Carolina CCIM Chapter honors new CCIM designees
October 22, 2019The CCIM designation signifies expertise in the commercial real estate profession. The SC CCIM Chapter has recognized 6 chapter members who recently earned the Certified Commercial Investment Member designation, the…
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Sumter Casket Company expanding operations to Clarendon County
October 22, 2019
$1.8 million investment to create 11 new jobs Sumter Casket Company, a manufacturer and distributor of caskets, today announced plans to expand its operations to Clarendon County. The company’s $1.8…
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United Airlines’ CRJ-550 Bombardier to fly
October 21, 2019United Airlines customers traveling to and from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) will soon enjoy a revolutionary flying experience with the introduction of the airline’s new Bombardier CRJ-550 – an innovative…
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Engenius wins WebAward for euphoria’s new website
October 21, 2019
Engenius, an Upstate web design and digital marketing company, was awarded the 2019 Outstanding Website WebAward from the Web Marketing Association for their work on euphoria’s website. “This award is…
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Employee volunteers collect nearly 17,000 pounds of trash around drinking water reservoirs
October 21, 2019
Over the course of Spartanburg Water’s two-day Watershed Work Days event, our teams collected a total of 16,915 pounds of trash around our three drinking water reservoirs – Lake Bowen,…
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Top Grossing Movies – October 21, 2019
October 21, 2019
Week of 10/18/2019 to 10/24/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil 1 $36,948,713 $36,948,713 2 Joker 3 $29,251,840 $247,275,844 3 Zombieland: Double Tap 1 $26,803,104…
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SC Chamber announces 2019 Excellence In Workplace Diversity and SC Branded Award winners
October 21, 2019
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of two award categories – the Excellence in Workplace Diversity Awards and the SC Branded Awards. These awards are given annually…
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South Carolina ETV, Riley Institute announce expanded partnership
October 21, 2019
Collaboration creates content for educators and enriches public dialogue around critical issues South Carolina ETV (SCETV) and the Riley Institute at Furman University today announced an expanded partnership that will…
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South Carolina ETV announces changes to staff structure
October 21, 2019
Assistant general manager and director of Digital Strategies positions created South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced a slight restructuring and the creation of two new positions – assistant general manager and…
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United Community Bank welcomes Liza Brethouwer as Director of Retail Product Management
October 21, 2019
United Community Bank welcomed Liza Brethouwer as Vice President/Director of Retail Product Management. Brethouwer has nearly two decades of experience and was previously employed by ING Group in the Netherlands.…
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Zuendt Engineering adds industry leader Bryan Lightweis as Principal/Partner
October 21, 2019
The local full service civil and structural engineering firm, Zuendt Engineering, has added on Bryan Lightweis as a Principal/Partner. Lightweis brings 20 years of experience in both the civil engineering…
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Strategy Plastics, LLC expanding operations to Anderson County
October 21, 2019
More than $3.4 million investment to create 81 new jobs Strategy Plastics, LLC, a full-service plastic injection molding company, announced plans to expand to Anderson County. The company’s more than…
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Sensor research underscores Clemson University’s leadership in technology for extreme environments
October 21, 2019
Clemson University researchers are developing three new sensors designed to withstand two of humanity’s harshest environments, the intense heat inside power plants and the tremendous pressure at the bottom of…
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SC Chamber announces 2019 Business Award Winners
October 19, 2019
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce recently announced the slate of 2019 award winners to be honored at the Chamber’s 40th Annual Summit: Business Leader of the Year: Mr. Joe Blanchard, President,…
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Colliers International | South Carolina and LCK offices pledge $86,445 for United Way
October 19, 2019
Colliers and LCK offices across South Carolina pioneer a statewide United Way United Colliers campaign Colliers International | South Carolina and LCK staff and associates have pledged $86,445 in contributions…
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South State Bank hires experienced lawyer and financial advisor for Greenville Private Wealth Team
October 19, 2019
South State Bank announced Joe Beach, wealth advisor, has joined the company’s Private Wealth team. Beach comes to South State with an extensive knowledge of estate planning, business planning and…
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Scholarship named for Spartanburg chiropractor John H. Porter, Jr.
October 18, 2019Sherman College President Dr. Edwin Cordero (center) and faculty member Dr. John H. Porter, Jr. (right), present Charles Thomas Tucker, III (left) with the college’s first Porter Scholarship. Local…
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Sylvan Learning Center awards teacher of the month
October 18, 2019
Karen Weinberg has been named Sylvan Learning Center’s teacher of the month. Weinberg began her involvement with the Sylvan’s Greenville location in March of 2014. Equipped with a bachelor’s degree…
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Clemson rises in national rankings of America’s best architecture and design schools
October 16, 2019
The School of Architecture at Clemson University has been named one of “America’s Best Architecture and Design Schools” by DesignIntelligence. In addition, three Clemson faculty members were named among only 29…
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Rebuild Upstate received $7,500 from the Countybank Foundation
October 16, 2019The Countybank Foundation recently made a major donation of volunteer time and funds to Rebuild Upstate. Countybank and Greenwood Capital employees did a blitz repair of three houses in Anderson,…
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2019 Prisma Health Boo in the Zoo Begins Friday
October 16, 2019
Prisma Health Boo in the Zoo, the Greenville Zoo’s signature Halloween event, takes place October 18-20 & 25-27. Event hours are 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and 3…
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How to Become an ExPat Entrepreneur: A Primer for How to Start a Business in the Upstate
October 16, 2019
Calling all expats! Were you a business owner in your home country? Wondering how to build a business here? World Affairs Council Upstate and the Kim & Lahey Law Firm present…
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First Community Corporation announces third quarter results and cash dividend third quarter highlights
October 16, 2019
Highlights Net income of $2.898 million. Diluted EPS of $0.39 per common share. Net loan growth of $8.4 million during the quarter, an annualized growth rate of 4.6%. Pure deposit…
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