Cuba: A Family Feud that became Presidential Politics
September 4, 2019
After the Obama thaw, is President Trump returning U.S.-Cuban relations to the chilly days of the Cold War? Will Cuba be our friend or foe? The World Affairs Council Upstate…
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Seven college students join Northwestern Mutual’s Nationally recognized internship program
September 4, 2019Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial services firm, has selected seven college seniors to gain valuable financial planning experience in the firm’s nationally recognized internship program. Alexandra Worts of Furman University,…
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Top Grossing Movies – September 3, 2019
September 3, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 08/30/2019 to 09/05/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Angel Has Fallen 2 $11,799,409 $44,489,260 2 Good Boys 3 $9,505,900 $59,199,085 3…
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Local non-profit to organize Fall River Clean-up
September 3, 2019
Local citizens are coming together to remove litter and debris from the Reedy River as part of this year’s Fall River Clean-up with support from the City of Greenville and…
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Booth recognized for Spirit of the Upstate award
September 3, 2019Retired Tri-County Technical College president honored for regional economic development contributions An Upstate leader in higher education, and an advocate for regional collaboration, was awarded the prestigious “Spirit of the…
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Tri-County’s Foundation board welcomes seven new members
September 3, 2019Seven community leaders have been elected to serve on Tri-County Technical College’s Foundation Board of Directors. The purpose of the Tri-County Technical College Foundation is to support the objectives and…
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GCM donors help provide 608 students with supplies
September 3, 2019
The back to school program at Greer Community Ministries has nearly doubled in scope over the past three years. This August, donors provided enough school supplies and backpacks worth $50…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Names Brad Livingston as New Director of Administration
September 3, 2019
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has hired Brad Livingston as the agency’s new Director of Administration. Livingston is an experienced accountant and financial officer with 26 years of service in…
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Surviving calculus: Darnall W. & Susan F. Boyd Foundation gives $1.25 million to help more freshmen thrive in engineering
September 3, 2019Eighty Clemson University freshmen are participating in a new program that gives them a chance to ease into the challenging math courses that too often derail students’ dreams of becoming…
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United Community adds David Ward to commercial leadership team in Spartanburg
September 3, 2019
United Community Bank welcomed David Ward to its Spartanburg team as Senior Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager. Ward has nearly 30 years of banking experience and will be responsible for…
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Embrace the 2019/2020 season with Ballet Spartanburg
September 2, 2019
“We always feel that each season is extraordinary, full of new ballets, choreography, collaborations. This year is no exception. From a FROZEN land to the magic and silliness of Shakespeare’s…
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Gov. Henry McMaster requests federal disaster declaration in advance of Hurricane Dorian’s potential impact to the state
September 2, 2019COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster has submitted to President Donald Trump a request for a federal emergency declaration in anticipation of the possible impact from Hurricane Dorian. A copy of…
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Furman Theatre announces 2019-20 season
September 2, 2019
Furman University Department of Theatre Arts has announced its 2019-2020 season. A part of the university’s history for nearly a century, Furman Theatre brings to the stage a musical and…
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Greenville Technical College opens doors for annual Community Fest
September 1, 2019
Community Fest 2019 @ Greenville Tech will be held on Saturday, October 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the college’s Barton Campus. This is a fun day of…
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Furman’s Michael Brodeur opens 2019-20 exhibitions in Thompson Gallery – through September 26
August 30, 2019Furman University Associate Professor of Art Michael Brodeur opens the university’s 2019-2020 exhibitions with a show of paintings and other works through Thursday, Sept. 26, in Thompson Gallery, 9 a.m.-5…
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Flourish moves to new, expansive space in Greenville’s downtown district
August 30, 2019
Client and team growth have prompted flourish – an award-winning public relations, marketing, and events firm – to relocate to a new, expansive space within Greenville, S.C.’s downtown district. Located…
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New equipment grant gives Furman faculty, students a look inside molecules
August 30, 2019
Furman University has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) grant to acquire a 500 MHz nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer for interpreting the composition of molecules.…
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Furman ranked among top-10 baccalaureate institutions for sustainability
August 30, 2019
Furman University has once again ranked among the top-10 baccalaureate universities for sustainability and has tied for second among all universities for sustainability research, according to the Association for the…
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Angels Charge Ministry presents Law & Order Luncheon: Doing Justice to Your Taste Buds
August 30, 2019
Angels Charge Ministry announces Law & Order Spartanburg: Doing Justice to Your Taste Buds This tapas style luncheon features an Elite Task Force of Chefs; Sheriff Deputies, Public Safety Officers,…
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Coldwell Banker taps Upstate to roll out new global brand
August 30, 2019
Coldwell Banker Caine is the first full-market to roll out rebrand, celebrates with home giveaway Coldwell Banker Caine announced they were selected by the corporate Coldwell Banker organization to be…
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United Community Bank named one of the Best Banks to Work For in United States
August 30, 2019
United Community Bank is proud to have been named one of the Best Banks to Work For in 2019 by American Banker and Best Companies Group. This recognition is based…
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Veronica Smith joins the Easley office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
August 30, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Veronica Smith has joined the company’s Easley office as a sales associate. Smith was born and raised in…
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Mast Store celebrates Friends’ Day September 7, donates 10% of sales to the Palmetto Conservation Foundation
August 30, 2019
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines friend as “a favored companion; one that favors or promotes something.” Woodrow Wilson once said, “Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world…
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College football facilities get a design boost by Jack Porter
August 30, 2019
Jack Porter, an experiential design group specializing in branded sports environments and interactive design, announces the completion of several projects at Norte Dame, Syracuse University, Indiana University, University of Miami,…
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Outdoor movies return to Falls Park September 4
August 30, 2019
Moviegoers can enjoy watching a variety of classic film favorites under the stars at the City of Greenville’s Fidelity Investments Moonlight Movies. The free series returns to Falls Park Wednesday…
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Kopis named one of the South Carolina’s Fastest Growing companies
August 30, 2019
Kopis, a leading software development company, has been named one of the 25 fastest growing companies in South Carolina. Now in its 18th year, the SC TOP 25 Fastest Growing…
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Amanda Wuenscher Mitchell launches new SC based lobbying firm
August 30, 2019
Amanda Wuenscher Mitchell announced the launch of AWM Consulting Group, a boutique governmental affairs firm focused on lobbying and offering a full range of services that can be customized and…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation announces new Board Chair, Board of Directors for 2019-2020
August 30, 2019
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities in Greenville County, elected a chairman of the board and…
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Spartanburg County, Spartan Race partner for Carolinas Ultra, Beast and Sprint Weekend
August 28, 2019
Spartanburg is once again partnering with Spartan Race for the Carolinas Ultra, Beast and Sprint Weekend on Nov. 23 and 24. This year the races will be hosted at the…
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Foxcroft Wine Co. Greenville welcomes two new managers
August 28, 2019James Alford and Ryan Karrer Foxcroft Wine Co. welcomes two new managers to its Greenville team: James Alford as General Manager and Ryan Karrer as Retail Wine Manager.…
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Second show added: Mannheim Steamroller Christmas on Nov. 23
August 28, 2019
Chip Davis, founder and creator of Mannheim Steamroller, celebrates the 35th anniversary of his annual Christmas concert tour, making it the longest-running consecutive concert tour in the entertainment industry. The tour…
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City Council adopts downtown strategic master plan
August 28, 2019
City Council demonstrated its commitment to the revitalization of downtown and its support for planning efforts that will guide future public and private investment by formally adopting the Downtown Strategic…
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Growth Hack speakers needed
August 28, 2019
Fourth Annual Growth Summit hosted by ERG Payroll & HR ERG Payroll & HR has announced the Fourth Annual Growth Summit, which is taking place on October 4th. The Growth…
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Upward Bound students at Greenville Technical College enjoy Fall Bash
August 28, 2019
Greenville Technical College’s Upward Bound program held a Fall Bash for students and their families designed to provide them with access to healthcare, dental care, and financial resources. The event…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Lisa R. Claxton joins the SC ILG Board of Directors
August 28, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorney Lisa R. Claxton has joined the South Carolina Industry Liaison Group Board of Directors. SC ILG works to provide leadership, networking, communication and education to members…
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Southern Environmental Solutions of the Carolinas launching operations in Chesterfield County
August 28, 2019
Investment Creating 45 New Jobs Southern Environmental Solutions of the Carolinas, an electronic waste recycling company, today announced plans to establish operations in Chesterfield County. The $1.5 million investment will…
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Big Gun Robotics LLC expanding operations in Newberry County
August 28, 2019
Investment creating 16 jobs Big Gun Robotics LLC, a robotic welding company that supplies heavy equipment manufacturers, is expanding its operations in Newberry County. The more than $3.6 million investment…
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David Ocasio promoted to Marketing and Communications Director
August 28, 2019
Chapman Cultural Center announces the promotion of David Ocasio to Marketing and Communications Director. David has served the organization as Digital Marketing Coordinator since February 2017 and has advanced the…
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Engenius launches two new websites for Miracle Hill Ministries
August 27, 2019
Engenius, an Upstate web design and digital marketing company, recently launched two new websites for Miracle Hill Ministries, the regional nonprofit that offers aid to individuals and families experiencing homelessness.…
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Infinity Marketing promotes three team members to Coordinator positions
August 27, 2019
Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing agency in the Upstate, announces the promotion of three team members to coordinator positions within the media department. These professionals include Nicole McAlister, Social Media…
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RealOp Investments bullish on Tampa market with second acquisition in 2019
August 27, 2019
RealOp Investments, a Greenville, South Carolina-based commercial real estate investment firm, recently acquired Grand Plaza Office Center at 14497-14499 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, Florida, for $15.1 million. The twin…
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Daniel Wright of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner REALTORS® earns Certified New Home Specialist™
August 27, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner REALTORS® announced that Daniel Wright has completed the real estate industry’s most comprehensive new home sales course to earn his national certification as a…
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Patrick Davis & His Midnight Choir will play the Peace Center on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020
August 26, 2019
Patrick Davis is a Tennessee-born, South Carolina-raised, Nashville-based singer-songwriter who has had quite the musical run over the past decade. His musical prowess grew from modest beginnings inside his father’s…
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Tim Bowen honored with Tri-County’s Presidential Staff Medallion
August 26, 2019
Tim Bowen earned the highest award given to staff at Tri-County Technical College at an annual fall convocation. Bowen, who has served as director of Tri-County Technical College’s Anderson Campus…
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SC Chamber announces officers and Board Members
August 26, 2019
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced its newly elected Officers and Board of Directors for 2019-20. Leadership terms for the Chamber’s officers and board of directors will begin on…
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South Carolina Business Hall of Fame announce 2020 inductees
August 26, 2019
Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announced the names of three outstanding business leaders who will be inducted into the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame in 2020: Mr. Frank…
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S.C. must act wisely with $350 million surplus
August 26, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller I’ll start with the good news: I recently closed the books for the fiscal year that ended June 30, and even after some additional “contingent” spending…
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South Carolina’s first comprehensive housing needs assessment in two decades
August 26, 2019
In 1971, then US Senator Fritz Hollings said, “Poverty is a wheel with several spokes. On this wheel you’ve got the spoke of health, the spoke of housing, job training,…
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ChartSpan announces addition to Board of Directors, Sarath Degala of BIP Capital
August 26, 2019Greenville-based Chartspan, the largest Chronic Care Management provider in the United States, has announced that Sarath Degala, Senior Vice President of BIP Capital, has been appointed to its new Board of…
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Top Grossing Movies – August 25, 2019
August 26, 2019
Week of 08/23/2019 to 08/29/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Angel Has Fallen 1 $21,380,987 $21,380,987 2 Good Boys 2 $11,635,655 $41,943,160 3 Overcomer 1 $8,146,533 $8,146,533 4…
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