Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta announces results of 2019 Board of Directors’ election
November 10, 2019
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) announced the results of the 2019 director election. The Bank conducted an election to fill the member directorship for South Carolina, and…
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Project HOPE Foundation Board Chair named finalist for NASCAR Foundation’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award
November 10, 2019
Joe Vaughn of Woodruff, SC has been chosen as one of four finalists for The NASCAR Foundation’s ninth annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. The award, named in honor of…
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Gov. Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment of Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey announce record cuts to unemployment insurance tax rates
November 10, 2019
2020 tax rates will be 34 percent lower than 2019, and the UI Trust Fund is now solvent. Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce…
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2018 South Carolina infant mortality report released
November 10, 2019
New data released today by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) shows that South Carolina’s infant mortality rate increased to 7.2 deaths per 1,000 births. In 2017,…
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Clemson professors, national nursing leaders create health care design certificate for clinical and leadership nurses
November 10, 2019
Through a new certificate program, the Clemson University School of Nursing will educate practicing nurses about the design of health care facilities, empowering them to improve the safety and function of the…
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Monty Moore joins the Anderson office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 10, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Monty Moore has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. After volunteering for the United States Air Force, Monty…
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Harris Pastides, AVX Corp., Jerry Youkey honored at record-setting life sciences conference
November 10, 2019To resounding applause from a record gathering from 11 countries, 32 states and virtually every county in South Carolina, life sciences leaders at SCBIO 2019 in Greenville saluted three leaders…
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S.C. Department of Revenue issuing 400,000 rebate checks this week
November 8, 2019
Six months after lawmakers approved $50 tax rebates for eligible taxpayers and less than one month after the October 15 Individual Income Tax extension deadline, the final numbers are in…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, S.C. Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin release final Commission report
November 8, 2019Governor Henry McMaster and South Carolina Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin today released the Commission’s final report at its quarterly meeting in Horry County this morning. “Major hurricanes and major…
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Vanessa Clark receives FM Rogers Leadership Award at Greenville Technical College
November 8, 2019Vanessa Clark, a recent graduate of Greenville Technical College (GTC) who earned a certificate in Marketing in the Non-Profit Sector, was awarded the college’s FM Rogers Leadership Award for 2019.…
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United Community Bank launches new website
November 7, 2019
As part of its ongoing effort to provide a high level of service to all customers, United Community Bank is proud to announce the launch of its new website. Still…
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Lori Jolly joins the Spartanburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 7, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Lori Jolly has joined the company’s Spartanburg office as a sales associate. Lori Jolly is a life-long resident of Spartanburg County.…
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Michelle Peterson joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 7, 2019Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Michelle Peterson has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. As a transplant to Greenville, Peterson is bringing…
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Record cuts to unemployment insurance tax rates
November 7, 2019
2020 tax rates will be 34 percent lower than 2019, and the UI Trust Fund is now solvent. Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce…
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Immedion promotes Trent Kenelly and Brooks Neal
November 7, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, is pleased to announce the promotions of Trent Kenelly and Brooks Neal. Trent Kenelly has been promoted…
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William “Bill” Englert joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 6, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that William “Bill” Englert has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Born and raised in North Central Pennsylvania,…
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South Carolina Charities, Inc. welcomes Matt Sharkey as director of sales for BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX
November 6, 2019
South Carolina Charities, Inc. (SCCI) welcomed Matt Sharkey as its new director of sales. In his new role, Sharkey is responsible for implementing sales and marketing strategies to identify new…
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The Cliffs experiences continued real estate growth during third quarter
November 6, 2019
The Cliffs announced that real estate sales by Cliffs Realty and Walnut Cove Realty totaled $95 million through the third quarter of 2019. Through September of this year, Cliffs Realty…
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RIA approves grants for enhancing water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure
November 6, 2019
More than $10 million in grant funding awarded The S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved grant assistance for 24 projects, totaling more than $10.8 million. Recognizing that the investments…
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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
November 6, 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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South Carolina ETV to host live taping event in Upstate for upcoming episode of ‘South Carolina Lede’ podcast
November 6, 2019
Live taping will take place November 14 at Spartanburg’s Growler Haus South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced a live taping event for an upcoming episode of the network’s news and…
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The Cliffs embarks on next phase of real estate development with the launch of new homebuilding program
November 5, 2019The Cliffs announced that it has launched a new homebuilding program, Cliffs Builders, which recently broke ground on its first home within The Meadow neighborhood at The Cliffs at Walnut…
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Nominate a local family to receive a free Thanksgiving meal from Sticky Fingers Ribhouse
November 5, 2019
Sticky Fingers will provide full Thanksgiving meals to six families who are in need of a helping hand Sticky Fingers Ribhouse believes in the gift of giving back, so this…
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Residents have better fire coverage in south Parker
November 5, 2019
Firefighters covering the southern portion of the Parker Sewer and Fire Subdistrict have relocated to 1 Medshore Way, which is near Mills Avenue in the Dunean community. They moved from…
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Greenville Technical College and Gardner-Webb University sign articulation agreements
November 5, 2019Greenville Technical College (GTC) and Gardner-Webb University (GWU) have signed agreements that allow 11 associate degrees earned at GTC to fully transfer to 10 bachelor’s degree programs at GWU. The…
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Infinity Marketing adds Crossroads and ARS Treatment Centers to client roster
November 5, 2019
Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing agency in the Upstate, welcomes Crossroads and ARS Treatment Centers as new clients in the healthcare vertical. Infinity will provide integrated marketing services to support…
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Southwest Airlines begins daily nonstop flight to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
November 4, 2019
Today, Southwest Airlines began new daily nonstop service from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Southwest offers the only nonstop service on the route, providing easy access…
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Governor Henry McMaster to headline Ten at the Top 10th anniversary event
November 4, 2019
Ten at the Top’s (TATT) annual Celebrating Successes luncheon will be held on November 20th from 11:30–1:30 at the Greenville Convention Center. The event recognizes businesses, organizations and individuals who are…
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Spartanburg Water announces new hire in Financial Services
November 4, 2019
Spartanburg Water is pleased to announce the addition of Heather Kerr to the position of Accounting Supervisor for the Financial Services Department. In her new role, Heather will handle financial…
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National Adoption Month focuses on older youth in foster care
November 4, 2019
Governor McMaster proclaims November 25th Statewide Adoption Day in SC As National Adoption Month begins, 140 children in the state’s foster care system are legally free for adoption and waiting for…
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Citizen input to help form new long-range S.C. arts plan in public meetings and survey, S.C. Arts Commission queries arts’ direction
November 4, 2019
The South Carolina Arts Commission is fanning out across the state this fall and winter, gathering public input to help it form the next long-range plan for arts and culture…
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BJU Nursing Program earns CCNE Accreditation
November 4, 2019
The nursing program at Bob Jones University has been granted accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as an approved accrediting agency, CCNE…
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Public invited to open house for GVL2040
November 4, 2019
The City of Greenville will host its second open house for GVL2040, the comprehensive planning process, on Wednesday, November 13 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at East North Street Academy…
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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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