SeamonWhiteside selected to play role in two community-shaping projects
October 10, 2019
SeamonWhiteside, local landscape architecture and civil engineering firm, has been selected to play a role in yet two more community-shaping projects. SeamonWhiteside has been selected to provide design services for…
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Former IBM executive joins Ellipsis Technologies as Senior Vice President – Strategic Partnerships
October 9, 2019
Ellipsis Technologies today announced the addition of Harry Zolides to the Ellipsis team. Harry will immediately assume the role of Senior Vice President – Strategic Partnerships offering the company guidance…
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Countybank adds new associate to Greer market team
October 9, 2019
Jack Lucas joins Countybank as SVP, Senior Commercial Banker Countybank welcomed Jack Lucas as Senior Vice President, Senior Commercial Banker in Greer. Lucas comes to Countybank with more than 30…
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Local kids art studio celebrates one year anniversary
October 9, 2019
KidCreate Studio in Greer is announcing their one year anniversary celebration. This week, Monday, October 7th through Saturday, October 12th stop in to spin the wheel for a chance to…
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Update on SC 20 Bridge Deck replacement project in Greenville County
October 9, 2019The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has the following update concerning the SC 20 bridge deck replacement project over the Norfolk Southern and CSX railroads in Greenville County: A…
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RPM Foundation supports scholarships for Auto Body Repair students through gift to Greenville Tech Foundation
October 9, 2019Six Auto Body Repair students at Greenville Technical College have received $1,000 scholarships thanks to a gift to the Greenville Tech Foundation. The support comes from the RPM Foundation, which…
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Mashburn Construction breaks ground on new mixed-use development in Greenville
October 9, 2019
On October 9th, Mashburn Construction and The Beach Company officially broke ground for a new large-scale mixed-use development in downtown Greenville. The “Canvas Lofts” development is strategically placed on the…
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Final year for Home Run For Healthy Kids®
October 9, 2019The Junior League of Greenville’s Signature Community Event to Run October 24-25 The Junior League of Greenville, Inc., (JLG) announces the final year of Home Run for Healthy Kids ®…
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United Community Bank Senior Care Lending grows under new leadership
October 9, 2019
United Community Bank has promoted Dennis Rowlen to Team Leader of its Senior Care Lending Group. Rowlen has been with United since the launch of its Senior Care Lending division…
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Whistleblower Protections and Retaliation Risks
October 9, 2019
By David Dubberly Whistleblower issues are in the news, mainly because a U.S. intelligence officer recently filed a complaint against President Trump under the Intelligence Community Whistleblower Protection Act (ICWPA). …
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The Charter Institute at Erskine experiment is working: SC Report Card data shows charter school growth
October 8, 2019
In 2017, the Charter Institute at Erskine (Institute) was established by Erskine College as a charter school authorizer to improve public education across the state of South Carolina. After only…
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Brand new live music series coming to Barnet Park
October 8, 2019
A new entertainment experience is coming to Downtown Spartanburg this fall. “Bands and Beats at Barnet Park” is the latest programming experience in Spartanburg’s Downtown Cultural District, in partnership with…
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Tri-County’s Medical Assisting Program granted full, continuing accreditation by CAAHEP
October 8, 2019
Tri-County Technical College’s Medical Assisting program has been granted full, continuing accreditation through fall 2028 by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). This is the maximum…
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VentureSouth closes Angel Fund III at record pace
October 8, 2019
VentureSouth announced that it has closed its third sidecar investment fund, the VentureSouth Angel Fund III, at a record pace, reaching its maximum target size of $5 million. Raised during…
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Spartanburg Water announces promotion in Wastewater Treatment – Maintenance Department
October 8, 2019
Spartanburg Water announced the promotion of John Harris to the position of Wastewater Treatment Maintenance Coordinator for the Wastewater Treatment Division of the organization. In his new role, John will…
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Veterans receive a complimentary visit November 12-14 at Sherman’s Chiropractic Health Center
October 8, 2019
On November 12-14, in celebration of Veteran’s Day, the Sherman College Chiropractic Health Center will offer a complimentary visit to all veterans of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy,…
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Greenville Technical College receives OSHA grant to improve construction training
October 8, 2019
Greenville Technical College (GTC) has been selected as a recipient of a $111,885 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Susan Harwood Training Grant Program award. Recipients of these grants deliver…
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M. Bond Freeman joins the Augusta Road office of Dan Joyner, REALTORS
October 8, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that M. Bond Freeman has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. A South Carolina native, Freeman enjoys college…
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Infinity Marketing hires three fall interns
October 8, 2019
Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing agency in the Upstate, is pleased to welcome Bridgett Hicks, Elizabeth Weimer and Kay Varnado as interns for the fall, strengthening the team’s abilities and…
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A&R Logistics, Inc. establishing operations in Berkeley County
October 8, 2019
$60 Million Investment Creating Over 60 Jobs A&R Logistics, Inc., a leading supply chain services company providing dry bulk transportation, warehousing, packaging, third-party logistics (3PL) and export solutions to the…
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Public Education Partners hires Schumacher to serve as CEO
October 8, 2019
Public Education Partners (PEP), Greenville County’s only nonprofit focused solely on improving K–12 public education, has hired Catherine Schumacher to serve as President & CEO, effective November 4, 2019. “PEP…
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Top Grossing Movies – October 7, 2019
October 7, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 10/04/2019 to 10/10/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Joker 1 $96,202,337 $96,202,337 2 Abominable 2 $11,921,855 $37,754,970 3 Downton Abbey 3…
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Over 200 schools recognized as Palmetto Gold and Silver Award winners
October 7, 2019
Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and the South Carolina Department of Education announced that 249 schools across South Carolina have received the recently revised Palmetto Gold and Silver…
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The City of Greer sets a new record for gross retail sales
October 7, 2019
According to the South Carolina Department of Revenue, in fiscal year 2019, the City of Greer recorded a record $1,351,257,057.66 in gross retail sales, including $794,275,439.16 in sales in the portion…
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Ticket Alert: Les Misérables tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 11
October 7, 2019
Les Misérables will play eight performances in the Peace Concert Hall, March 3-8, 2020, as part of the Peace Center’s 2019-2020 Broadway season. Tickets are $45-$105. Cameron Mackintosh presents the new…
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Clemson experts explain drought protection measures for forages and livestock
October 7, 2019Drought has South Carolina livestock farms in its grips, but Clemson University experts offer advice for cattle owners to protect their investments. “Drought conditions can have severe impacts on cattle,”…
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Hubbell Lighting Creates Endowed Scholarship Fund at Greenville Technical College
October 7, 2019
Greenville-based Hubbell Lighting, one of the largest lighting manufacturers in North America, has pledged $25,000 to the Greenville Tech Foundation to establish a new advanced manufacturing and engineering-related endowed scholarship…
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Civil engineers see ‘huge progress’ in mass timber as new building opens at Clemson University
October 7, 2019
Michael Stoner was sitting in the Clemson University building where he helped conduct some of the nation’s first research into mass timber, when Graham Montgomery walked in and set a…
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Integrated Power Services Acquires Excel Apparatus Services, Inc.
October 7, 2019
Leading industrial service provider broadens service coverage in the Southeast with addition of Charleston, SC full-service repair facility Integrated Power Services (IPS), the North American leader in service, repair and custom-engineered…
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How to Pitch a Reporter and Be Heard
October 7, 2019
By Angela Rogers NP Strategy Today’s reporters – both print and broadcast – are always on the move. Pivoting from one story to another, preparing a “package” for the…
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Bank of America Fall for Greenville offers a Taste of Greenville October 11-13
October 6, 2019
Bank of America Fall for Greenville presented by Pepsi returns to downtown Greenville with signature tastes from 47 different restaurants. This year’s festival will kick off Thursday night, October 10,…
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youturn brings education and support to those impacted by addiction
October 4, 2019
youturn has officially announced the launch of its innovative, recovery-focused video platform, providing education and resources for those impacted by addiction. youturn serves both individuals affected by addiction along with…
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Rexroth awards first recipient of the Bosch Rexroth Endowed Scholarship
October 4, 2019
Tom Vasavong, an Electronics Engineering student, was recently selected for the Bosch Rexroth Endowed Scholarship at Greenville Technical College. With more than 40 other students considered, Vasavong was selected for…
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AIA South Carolina recognizes excellence in architecture and design in communities throughout the state
October 4, 2019
The American Institute of Architects’ South Carolina Chapter (AIASC) announced the 2019 recipients of the annual AIASC Design and Chapter Awards. The awards program encourages and recognizes design excellence throughout…
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SC Chamber announces 2019 Business Leader, Public Servant, and Sgt. William Jasper Freedom Award Winners
October 3, 2019
Awards will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Summit in November The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced the honorees for the 2019 Business Leader of the Year, Public Servant…
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South Carolina Federal named one of the Best Credit Unions to Work For
October 3, 2019
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has been named one of the 2019 Best Credit Unions to Work For in a survey by Credit Union Journal. South Carolina Federal ranked #2 on the list,…
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euphoria announces 2019 Healthy Lunchtime Throwdown winner
October 3, 2019
Greenville County Schools and euphoria presented by Lexus named Nathaniel Kingdom, a student at the Donaldson Career Center, the winner of the fifth annual Healthy Lunchtime Throwdown. Kingdom wowed the…
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DP3 Architects, Ltd. receives AIASC Design Award for the DP3 Architects Office Upfit
October 3, 2019DP3 Architects won an award at The American Institute of Architects South Carolina (AIASC) 2019 Design Awards. The DP3 Architects Office Upfit won a Citation Award for Interior Architecture. Having…
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Norman Moore promoted to Engineering Manager
October 3, 2019
Tindall Corporation’s South Carolina Division promoted Norman Moore to Engineering Manager. With over 10 years of dedicated service, Norman’s advancement will drive Tindall’s engineering capabilities further and empower the team…
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MM Technics expanding operations in Newberry County
October 3, 2019
$6 Million Investment Creating 35 New Jobs MM Technics, an American subsidiary of automotive supplier Muhr Metalltechnik, is expanding its Newberry County operations. The $6 million investment is creating 35…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
October 3, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC Matt Pickard represented Sunrun, Inc. in the lease…
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Pianist Mac McClure presents Spanish music concert at Furman Oct. 8
October 2, 2019
Mac McClure, associate professor of piano at National University in Bogotá, Colombia, will present a concert of Spanish music Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 8 p.m. in Daniel Recital Hall. The…
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Three programs named finalists for Riley Institute’s WhatWorksSC Award
October 2, 2019
The Riley Institute at Furman University® has announced the three finalists for the 2019 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC™ Award, which celebrates promising education initiatives that are improving outcomes for…
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Governor, industry leaders, educators & students celebrate manufacturing in SC
October 2, 2019Gov. McMaster issues proclamation recognizing S.C. Manufacturing Week and National Manufacturing Day In recognition of the importance of manufacturing to South Carolina’s economy, Governor Henry McMaster issued a proclamation declaring…
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Anna Rice of CompletePR joins 2019 Opportunity Greenville class
October 2, 2019
After a year of living in Greenville, CompletePR’s Anna Rice will be setting aside five Monday afternoons to learn more about the growing city she calls home. Opportunity Greenville is…
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Southern First named a top performing bank by Sandler O’Neill
October 2, 2019
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, has been named by Sandler O’Neill + Partners, L.P. as one of the nation’s top performing small-cap banks and thrifts,…
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Metropolitan area employment and unemployment
October 2, 2019Unemployment rates were lower in August than a year earlier in 224 of the 389 metropolitan areas, higher in 132 areas, and unchanged in 33 areas, the U.S. Bureau of…
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UofSC research partnerships generating over $790 million for the Palmetto State
October 2, 2019
When the University of South Carolina’s Office of Economic Engagement (OEE) first launched six years ago, its goal was to build relationships between researchers and industry partners. True to its…
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Spartanburg Chamber promotes Mary Kathryn Snead to Vice President of Finance
October 1, 2019
Snead will handle financials for the Spartanburg Chamber, Spartanburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, Spartanburg Economic Futures Group and OneSpartanburg Mary Kathryn Snead, formerly the Director of Finance at the Spartanburg…
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Greenville Zoo upgrading on-site veterinary hospital
October 1, 2019
Work is scheduled to begin this week on an expansion and renovation of the Greenville Zoo’s veterinary hospital. The project is designed to provide additional quarantine space along with specialty…
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