Congressman Clyburn praises over $17 million in ReConnect investments for Huger and Orangeburg broadband
December 12, 2019
House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn praised the U.S. Department of Agriculture investment of over $17 million to provide high-speed internet to nearly 8,000 homes in the Berkeley and Orangeburg…
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Chuck Saylors installed as SCSBA president
December 12, 2019
Chuck Saylors, member of the Greenville County Schools Board, was installed as president of the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) during the association’s annual Delegate Assembly held Saturday, December…
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COO Kevin Blair appointed Synovus president
December 12, 2019
Synovus Financial Corp. announced Kevin Blair as president, effectively immediately. He will continue in his role as chief operating officer (COO), reporting directly to Synovus Chairman and CEO Kessel Stelling.…
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Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation expanding Cherokee County operations
December 12, 2019
More than $13.9 million investment will create 193 new jobs Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC), a leading manufacturer of premium vehicle chassis, announced plans to expand operations in Cherokee County.…
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TD Bank ranks no. 1 in SBA lending in its Maine-to-Florida footprint
December 12, 2019
TD Bank helped more than 2,900 businesses grow in 2019 through its U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lending program. TD Bank ranked No.1 for the third consecutive year in total…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, CMS Administrator Verma announce launch of Healthy Connections Community Engagement Initiative
December 12, 2019
The public health initiative is composed of two waivers CMS approved Governor Henry McMaster was joined by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma, S.C. Department of…
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Coldwell Banker Caine announces new residential and commercial partnership
December 12, 2019
Partnership with Red Oak Developers for upcoming community, Piedmont Village Coldwell Banker Caine and Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine announced a new partnership to manage the sales and marketing of Piedmont…
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CERRA releases 2019-20 SC Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report
December 12, 2019
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) has released its 2019-20 South Carolina (SC) Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report. The main purpose of this survey is to collect…
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Statewide SC Codes initiative expanding
December 12, 2019The S.C. Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation, in collaboration with Build Carolina, announced the expansion of SC Codes, a statewide program designed to provide free access to coding education…
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‘Solutiant, a Division of TELECO’ is now TELECO
December 12, 2019
TELECO dissolves the sub-brand to better serve their customers Founded in 1981, TELECO, a Greenville, SC based company with a branch office in Deerfield Beach, FL has been a recognized…
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Endeavor to offer January 2020 unlimited day pass promotion
December 11, 2019
Endeavor, a coworking space for creatives, agencies and corporate marketing teams in the heart of downtown Greenville, is running a promotion for a January 2020 unlimited day pass package to…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces Rep. Bobby Cox as South Carolina’s first Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs
December 11, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster announced that Representative Bobby Cox will be South Carolina’s first Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs – a position created by H.3438, which created the South Carolina Department of…
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ADC Engineering, Inc. and RB Todd Engineering Consultants announce merger
December 11, 2019Two South Carolina firms, ADC Engineering, Inc. and RB Todd Engineering Consultants are merging to better serve their clients. The merger between ADC, a firm that offers civil, structural and…
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Diversified Trust names Michael Gragnani as managing principal
December 11, 2019
Comprehensive Wealth Management Firm Expands Leadership Team ATLANTA, GA – Diversified Trust, an independent comprehensive wealth management firm with offices throughout the Southeast and over $7 billion of client assets…
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RealOp Investments sells three assets totaling $13.365M
December 11, 2019
Leading commercial real estate investment firm, RealOp Investments has sold three properties in South Carolina and Georgia. The three properties totaling $13.365M in sales and 82,849 square feet are: Shoppes…
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Nucor acquires TrueCore insulated panels
December 11, 2019
Nucor Corporation announced that it is acquiring TrueCore, LLC (TrueCore), an insulated metal panel manufacturing company with a facility in Laurens, South Carolina. TrueCore produces insulated metal panels serving the…
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New-Indy Containerboard establishing operations in York County
December 11, 2019
Company Investing $240 Million into the New Operations New-Indy Containerboard, a manufacturer and supplier of recycled containerboard for the corrugated box industry, today announced plans to establish operations in York…
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Amazon Best Books of 2019
December 11, 2019
In November, Amazon announced its selections for the Best Books of 2019, naming Margaret Atwood’s The Testaments – the sequel to her dystopian masterpiece The Handmaid’s Tale – the Best…
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Deputy Chief of US Attorney’s Office in SC forming private practice
December 11, 2019
Andy Moorman, a Deputy Chief of the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina, is going into private practice on December 16th. His practice will focus on…
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Greenville Chamber announces 2020 Board, Max Metcalf named chair-elect
December 11, 2019
The Greenville Chamber’s leadership has elected Max Metcalf 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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Longent joins the Mobile Communications America family
December 11, 2019
SPARTANBURG, SC – Mobile Communications America (MCA), the leading provider of wireless communication solutions that enhance the safety, security, and operating efficiency of workplaces today announces the addition of Longent,…
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OTO development enters St. Pete Beach hotel market
December 10, 2019
South Carolina hotelier purchases, plans to renovate Howard Johnson OTO Development has jumped into the seaside hotel market in St. Pete Beach by purchasing the Howard Johnson by Wyndham St.…
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CDS announces new board members for 2020
December 10, 2019
The Center for Developmental Services announces the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors. Kathleen Wall worked for BMW for 25 years. She was their corporate attorney in…
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FAVOR Greenville receives generous gift from motiva/shell oil
December 10, 2019
Spinx and Shell Oil Continue to Give Back to the Greenville Community FAVOR Greenville announces a generous donation from Motiva/Shell Oil Company. This gift was made possible because of the…
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Local top student named a Coca-Cola scholar finalist
December 10, 2019
Greenville Technical Charter High School student chosen for the next level in prestigious Scholarship Program · Alaya Davis, a student at Greenville Technical Charter High School, has been named a Semifinalist…
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Spartanburg Water announces new hire in Collection and Distribution Department
December 10, 2019
Spartanburg Water announces the hiring of Hal Morris as a Project Engineer with the Asset Engineering Group and part of the Collection and Distribution Department. In his new role, Hal…
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Federation of Families of South Carolina to hold statewide art contest for the South Carolina Children’s Mental Health awareness poster
December 10, 2019
The Federation of Families of South Carolina will hold a statewide Art Contest in recognition of Children’s Mental Health Month. This year’s Art Contest theme is “Messengers of Hope.” During…
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Attorney Steve Sumner selected to 2019 South Carolina Super Lawyers® list
December 10, 2019
For the eighth consecutive year, Attorney Steve W. Sumner has been selected to the South Carolina Super Lawyers® list for DUI Defense. He was the only one in the Upstate…
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Bosch Community Fund supports dual enrollment at Greenville Technical College
December 10, 2019
A $25,000 grant from the Bosch Community Fund is providing scholarship assistance for high school students enrolled in Greenville Technical College STEM courses. The students are taking the classes for…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, House Speaker Jay Lucas, state leaders propose $3,000 raise for all S.C. teachers
December 10, 2019Boosts state into top 25 national ranking for teacher pay and above southeastern average In a continued effort to improve education outcomes in South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster was joined today…
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Before you shop, drop your kid off at Sylvan Learning
December 10, 2019
Instead of dragging their feet around the department stores while complaining about being bored, drop your child off at Sylvan Learning of the Upstate for a day of STEM enrichment…
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South Carolina – A Decade in Review
December 10, 2019
By Alan Cooper Publisher WhosOnTheMove.com As South Carolina turns the page on the decade, I’d like to paint a picture of where we were in 2010, where we are…
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ACL Airshop promotes four key executives
December 10, 2019
GREENVILLE, SC – ACL Airshop recently promoted four key executives to senior leadership positions. ACL Airshop is a technology-driven market leader in products, services, and ULD logistics and leasing solutions…
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Top Grossing Movies – December 9, 2019
December 9, 2019
Week of 12/06/2019 to 12/12/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Frozen 2 3 $35,165,614 $338,090,515 2 Knives Out 2 $14,216,723 $63,553,214 3 Ford v. Ferrari 4 $6,655,136 $91,228,489…
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LCK Report: South Carolina Construction Starts are Down
December 9, 2019
Research & Forecast Report Q3-2019 SOUTH CAROLINA | CONSTRUCTION TRENDS Key Takeaways Statewide construction starts have decreased across most sectors over the past year while indicators tracking pre-development…
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Pharmacy-Lite Packaging establishing operations in Fairfield County
December 9, 2019
Investment Creating 33 New Jobs Pharmacy-Lite Packaging, a division of Pacific Management Holdings, LLC, announced plans to establish operations in Fairfield County. The company’s $2.9 million investment is expected to…
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Sitework activities of J. Davis Construction enhance development of the Seneca Rail Site
December 9, 2019
Continuing the development of Oconee County’s only rail-served industrial park, the Civil Division at J. Davis Construction reports significant progress has been made on forming a new road there. Providing…
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The South Carolina Wildlife Federation announces spring 2020 dates for Conservation Dinner Series: Forks, Knives, & Spoonbills
December 9, 2019
Tickets are now on sale for the six-course dining experiences in Columbia, Beaufort and Greenville The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is expanding their event “Forks Knives, and Spoonbills: A…
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U.S. Waffle facility renovation in Liberty showcases smart use of repurposed materials
December 9, 2019
A M King, an integrated Design-Build firm, with an office in Greenville, is making progress on a renovation project for U.S. Waffle Company, Inc. in Liberty, S.C. The 310,000-square-foot bakery…
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Clemson University wins week-long blood donation competition
December 9, 2019For the 17th time, Clemson University has won the annual Blood Bowl, one of the largest collegiate blood drives in the nation with the help of community blood center, The…
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City selects Nancy Whitworth as Parade Grand Marshal
December 6, 2019
The sights and sounds of the holiday season will once again fill the streets of downtown when 75 parade units join the City of Greenville for the annual Greenville Poinsettia…
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Scott & Corley, P.A.’s Firm Chairman Ronald C. Scott honored with Diversity & Inclusion Award
December 6, 2019
Scott & Corley, P.A. announced that its Firm Chairman Ronald “Ron” C. Scott has been chosen by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly® to receive the Diversity & Inclusion Award for 2019.…
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Countybank and Greenwood Capital donate $47,002 to United Way Greenville
December 6, 2019
Countybank and Greenwood Capital donated 47,002 as part of their annual campaign to United Way of Greenville County. Associates from both organizations made personal pledge donations totaling $37,002 as part…
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Project HOPE Foundation Board Chair wins the NASCAR Foundation’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award
December 6, 2019Joe Vaughn of Woodruff, SC was named the winner of The NASCAR Foundation’s ninth annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. The NASCAR Foundation will now donate $100,000 to Project HOPE…
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LMG Architects celebrates 5 years with a new website
December 5, 2019
This past year, LMG Architects, LLC celebrated five years of service to the Upstate community and beyond. Originally started in 2005 by Lura Godfrey, the company changed names in 2014,…
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Executive management firm 98 Ventures adding 150 jobs in South Carolina
December 5, 2019
Company expanding into new facilities in Poe West development in Village of West Greenville in early 2020 98 Ventures, an executive management services company, today announced plans to expand operations…
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The Insurance Source and BCBSSC hosting open house – December 10
December 5, 2019
The Insurance Source and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina are hosting a special event next week for people looking for more information on open enrollment period for healthcare. This event…
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Mark Freeman joins Synovus as senior middle market banker
December 5, 2019
Mark Freeman has joined Synovus as senior vice president, senior middle market banker. Freeman has more than three decades of banking experience and will focus on meeting the financial needs…
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Immedion announces new Manager of Technical Architecture
December 5, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced the hiring of Kevin Walker as Manager of Technical Architecture. In this role, Kevin will oversee…
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United Community Mortgage Services to offer down-payment assistance through Freddie Mac BorrowSmart℠ Program
December 5, 2019United Community Mortgage Services announced that it will now be able to offer qualifying home buyers up to $2,500 to help cover down payment or closing costs through the Freddie…
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