Liberty Property Trust announces renewal in the Greenville-Spartanburg Market
July 17, 2019
IEWC Renews Long-Term Lease at Caliber Ridge Industrial Park Liberty Property Trust signed a long-term lease renewal at Caliber Ridge Industrial Park in Greer, SC. IEWC Corporation, a long-term tenant with…
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Accurate Brazing expanding operations in Greenville County
July 17, 2019
Accurate Brazing, a full-service vacuum brazing and heat treating company and subsidiary of Aalberts N.V., announced plans to expand its Greenville County operations. The $13 million expansion is expected to…
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Fintrust hires Tammy Erdley as Senior Accountant
July 17, 2019
FinTrust Capital Advisors is pleased to announce that Tammy Erdley has joined the firm as Senior Accountant. Tammy’s primary focus will be in gathering and reporting costs, productivity, margins, and…
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MLT graduates continue perfect pass rate on ASCP Exam
July 17, 2019
Tri-County Technical College’s Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) graduates report a perfect pass rate on a national certification exam. The 10 graduates who received their MLT degrees in May continue their…
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BJU Division of Music launches Gustafson Endowment
July 17, 2019
The Bob Jones University Division of Music announced today the launch of the Dwight and Gwen Gustafson Music Scholarship Endowment. The endowment will provide merit scholarships to students enrolled in the…
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Spinx raises $106,000 at 19th annual Charity Classic Golf Tournament
July 17, 2019
The 19th annual SPINX Charity Classic Golf Tournament took place on Tuesday, May 14th at Greenville Country Club – Chanticleer, Cliffs Mountain Park and Cliffs Valley. The 2019 tournament was one of…
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The Poster Sale’s van Aswegen taps into business, social opportunity
July 16, 2019
Posters are making a come-back. Again. And they are big business and growing. Again. Long produced and coveted for their reproductions of famous art — they also promoted the plays…
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Thirty-nine complete doctor of chiropractic program at Sherman College
July 16, 2019
Thirty-nine students from around the world received the doctor of chiropractic degree from Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC, on Saturday, June 15, 2019. The college’s 135th commencement was…
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South Carolina clean energy trade group adds utility, solar representatives to board
July 16, 2019
Organization also announces new Strategic Advisory Committee Chair The South Carolina Clean Energy Business Alliance (SCCEBA) announced the addition of four members to its Board of Directors. They are: Mark…
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Robyn and Michael Nieri endow Clemson University’s Construction and Science Management Department
July 16, 2019
Last week, Clemson University announced that Michael P. Nieri, owner and founder of Great Southern Homes, and his wife Robyn, have made a generous gift to Clemson University’s Construction Science and Management Department. …
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Greenville Chamber and United Way of Greenville County launch Propel GVL
July 16, 2019Board training and executive leadership program to build better board leaders The Greenville Chamber and United Way of Greenville County have partnered to create PROPEL GVL, a 5-week board training…
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Nexsen Pruet debuts in Am Law 200
July 16, 2019
Listed Among the Highest Earning Law Firms in the U.S. For the first time in the law firm’s history, The American Lawyer ranked Nexsen Pruet in the Am Law 200. …
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Upstate Forever will transfer bike-share operations to the City of Greenville in late 2019
July 16, 2019
Local conservation group Upstate Forever, who has operated Greenville B-cycle since March 2013, will give up the reins as program operator later this year. The City of Greenville has committed…
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Girl Scouts launches 42 new badges to mobilize girls to change the world
July 16, 2019
By exploring topics like high adventure in the outdoors, coding, space science, and more, girls take control of their own leadership experiences. Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands and Girl…
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Top Grossing Movies – July 15, 2019
July 15, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 07/12/2019 to 07/18/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Spider-Man: Far From Home 2 $45,353,359 $274,582,664 2 Toy Story 4 4 $20,945,639…
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Six South Carolina students receive college scholarships from Workers’ Compensation Insurer
July 15, 2019SCHB Self Insurers Fund announced the recipients of their 2019 Scholarship Program. Six 2019 high school graduates were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship. An independent panel of judges evaluated each…
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Astronauts could turn waste into hydrogen peroxide with help of Clemson University research
July 15, 2019
Astronauts on deep-space missions won’t be able to run to the store for disinfectant wipes, but they may have another way of cleaning surfaces inside their spaceship– and it could…
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Chapman Cultural Center launches the creative crosswalk public art project in Spartanburg’s downtown cultural district
July 15, 2019
Chapman Cultural Center announced the implementation of a new public art project that will bring unique crosswalk murals to three intersections in Spartanburg’s Downtown Cultural District through funding provided by…
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Wofford faculty members receive recognition
July 15, 2019
These faculty members at Wofford College recently have published their research, earned grants and received other recognition. An article by Dr. Rachel J. Vanderhill, associate professor of government and international studies, and…
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Upcoming Retrain Your Brain seminar aims to help Millennial and Gen X workers succeed
July 15, 2019
One of the most talked about workplace topics of the last decade has focused on how management can better learn to work with modern workers made up of Millennials and…
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South Carolina Federal named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina
July 15, 2019
South Carolina Federal Credit Union was named one of the Best Places to Workin South Carolina for the seventh time. This survey-and-awards program was designed to identify, recognize and honor…
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Cleveland Street Sidewalk Project set to begin next week
July 12, 2019
The City of Greenville will begin a new sidewalk construction project along the north side of Cleveland Street, between McDaniel Avenue and Southland Avenue, the week of July 15. Weather…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse to host silent disco for Moon Landing Anniversary
July 12, 2019
The Old Cigar Warehouse is breaking entertainment barriers once again, this time with a silent disco in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing. A growing trend in…
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Something special happened in flood-ravaged Marion County
July 12, 2019
By Tom Mullikin and John Cleveland Something very special happened in Marion County. S.C., last month. June 15, the day before Father’s Day, hundreds of volunteers descended on the town…
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Tri-County’s nursing students’ performance on NCLEX surpasses both state and national pass rates
July 11, 2019
Tri-County Technical College’s recent associate degree nursing graduates earned a 92.59 first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX). Their performance on this exam surpasses both state and…
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Joyner Commercial announces July transactions
July 11, 2019
The Month of July 2019 — Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors®, is pleased to announce the following transactions completed by its team…
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Wash named dean at Greenville Technical College
July 11, 2019
Dr. Pamela Wash has been named dean of the School of Education and Professional Studies at Greenville Technical College (GTC). Over her 28-year career, she has served in educational leadership…
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eGroup growing its Charleston County headquarters
July 10, 2019
Expansion Creating 35 Jobs eGroup, a leading provider of innovative business information technology (IT) services, announced plans to expand its corporate headquarters in Charleston County by building a new 18,000-square-foot…
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Workplace Safety and Summer Heat
July 10, 2019
By David Dubberly Summer temperatures can create hazards for workers, and employers can be liable for not addressing conditions that could lead to injuries and illnesses, such as heat exhaustion…
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Downtown Transportation Master Plan underway
July 10, 2019
The City, in partnership with the Greenville-Pickens Area Transportation Study, is developing a Downtown Transportation Master Plan to identify strategies that will improve mobility, traffic circulation and safety. The public is invited…
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Furman musicians present local concert, perform at international clarinet festival
July 10, 2019
Furman Clarinet Ensemble (FCE), a group of 16 student musicians, will present a concert Wednesday, July 24, at noon at the Carolina Music Museum, 516 Buncombe St., in Greenville. The…
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Endeavor promotes Lindsay Odom to Communications Manager
July 10, 2019
Endeavor, a coworking space for creatives, agencies and corporate marketing teams in the heart of downtown Greenville, announces that Lindsay Odom has been promoted to communications manager. Odom joined the…
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Greenville Triumph launches mobile app
July 10, 2019
The Greenville Triumph has launched a new official team mobile app, available today for iOS and Android devices. Free to download in the iOS Store and Google Play, the app…
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Computational chemistry conference at Furman spurs innovation, academic diversity
July 10, 2019
More than 100 chemists from across the nation will convene in Greenville when Furman University hosts the 18th annual MERCURY Conference for Undergraduate Computational Chemistry July 15-19. Founded in 2001,…
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Award-winning half-day program includes yoga, organic gardening and foreign languages
July 10, 2019
A nationally-recognized Montessori- and Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool is opening in Greenville, giving Upstate families a new half-day collaborative learning option for 18-month through 5 year-olds. Ivybrook Academy will offer both…
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Dr. John Matzko authors “Best Men of the Bar”
July 10, 2019
Bob Jones University history professor Dr. John Matzko recently completed Best Men of the Bar: The Early Years of the American Bar Association, 1878-1928, a scholarly monograph that treats the earliest…
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Marcus Lattimore set to headline 2019 Growth Summit
July 10, 2019
ERG Payroll & HR announces the Fourth Annual Growth Summit ERG Payroll & HR has announced the Fourth Annual Growth Summit, which is taking place October 4th. The Growth Summit…
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Greenlink launches new monthly pass
July 10, 2019
Greenlink is offering a new monthly pass through its electronic TouchPass ticketing system, which allows customers to pay their bus fare using a reloadable smart card or smartphone app. Customers can…
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Watercolor exhibition at the GCMA
July 10, 2019
Masterclass: Watermedia from the Greenville Collection is now open at the Greenville County Museum of Art. A category of painting mediums that are water soluble, watermedia includes watercolor, gouache, ink,…
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Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative present beneficiaries with 22nd annual Blue Ridge Fest funds
July 10, 2019
Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative presented checks to two Greenville area charities from the 22nd annual Blue Ridge Fest. A Child’s Haven and North Greenville Crisis Ministry both received $17,000 from…
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Turner Padget shareholder Reggie Belcher named to most powerful employment attorneys list for eighth consecutive year
July 10, 2019
Turner Padget is pleased to announce that, for the eighth consecutive year, attorney Reginald “Reggie” Belcher has been named among Human Resource Executive’s 40 Up-and-Comers in Employment Law as part…
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Carolina Pines opens beachfront club as added amenity for resort guests
July 10, 2019
Carolina Pines offers guests private beach club access Sun RV Resorts Purchases The Ocean Club – At Tilghman Beach Carolina Pines guests now have an ocean-front oasis to experience this summer. The recently purchased The Ocean Club…
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Greenlink launches new monthly pass
July 10, 2019
Greenlink is offering a new monthly pass through its electronic TouchPass ticketing system, which allows customers to pay their bus fare using a reloadable smart card or smartphone app. Customers…
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Mashburn Construction promotes employees in Charleston, Columbia, and Myrtle Beach
July 10, 2019
Mashburn Construction announced the internal promotion of key personnel in three of their four offices. Jason Regan will take on the role of Director of Operations for the Coastal Division.…
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Electrolux donates $230,000 of Frigidaire room air conditioners
July 10, 2019
Better living happens when companies directly improve the wellbeing of families in the community. In honor of its South Carolina employees, Electrolux donated more than $230,000 of its Frigidaire room air conditioners to needy…
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Jeffrey Lusenhop joins the Easley office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
July 10, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Jeffrey Lusenhop has joined the company’s Easley office as a sales associate. Recently relocated from Columbus, Ohio, to the Cliffs at…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Lisa R. Claxton joins the Spartanburg Community College Foundation Board
July 10, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Lisa R. Claxton has recently been appointed to the Spartanburg Community College Foundation Board of Directors, effective September 2019. The SCC Foundation works to provide innovative funding…
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Upstate students name new cranes at Inland Port Greer
July 9, 2019
Little Miss Sunshine and South Craneolina have joined the ranks of South Carolina Ports Authority’s cranes — thanks to the creativity of two Greenville County elementary students. Haven Ebel and…
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Crawford Strategy named among 2019 SC best places to work
July 9, 2019
Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing and branding agency, is honored to once again be named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. The company is the only marketing…
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Chapman Cultural Center launches the Creative Crosswalk Public Art Project in Spartanburg’s downtown cultural district
July 9, 2019
Chapman Cultural Center is excited to announce the implementation of a new public art project that will bring unique crosswalk murals to three intersections in Spartanburg’s Downtown Cultural District through…
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