Top Grossing Movies – May 6, 2019
May 6, 2019
Week of 05/03/2019 to 05/09/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Avengers: Endgame 2 $147,383,211 $621,277,849 2 The Intruder 1 $10,855,054 $10,855,054 3 Long Shot 1 $9,740,064 $9,740,064 4…
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Turner Padget law firm celebrates 90th anniversary
May 6, 2019
Turner Padget celebrates 90 years of practice and client service this year, marking a new era for the firm and its continued growth. Founded in 1929, Turner Padget has grown…
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Clemson University helps Artisphere celebrate 15th anniversary
May 6, 2019
Everyone knows that singing into a microphone produces sound, but one that also creates light will be in downtown Greenville this weekend, as Clemson University helps one of the nation’s…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces South Carolina’s first State Child Advocate
May 6, 2019Amanda F. Whittle to Lead the New S.C. Department of Children’s Advocacy Governor Henry McMaster today announced that Amanda F. Whittle will be the first person to fill the position…
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Greenville Housing Fund hires new Chief Executive Officer
May 6, 2019
The Greenville Housing Fund (GHF) announced the hire of their CEO, Bryan Brown. In this role, Brown will oversee all planning, directing and management of affordable housing and strategic revenue…
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Four South Carolina SBDC clients win State SBA Awards
May 6, 2019
Karen Jenkins, Boyd & Nicole Johnson, Srikanth Kodeboyina and Hemalata Patel recognized for excellence in advancing the needs of the small business community The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers…
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CyberSC to present Annual Awards for Cyber Excellence at 3rd Annual Cybersecurity Summit in Greenville on May 16th
May 6, 2019CyberSC announced the recipients of the 2019 CyberSC Awards for Cyber Excellence. Award recipients in three categories – Industry, Government, and Academia – will be recognized at the SC Chamber…
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GTC to launch One-Year Accelerated Associate Degree this fall
May 6, 2019
Interested students invited to learn more at May open houses Greenville Technical College will begin offering a new accelerated associate degree program this Fall Semester that can be completed in…
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City of Greenville board and commission opportunities
May 6, 2019
A number of City of Greenville boards and commissions have terms expiring in the coming months. Individuals interested in serving on a board or commission can complete an application online. City Council reviews…
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Richard Reeves receives Adjunct Faculty Presidential Award at Tri-County Technical College
May 6, 2019Richard Reeves, who has taught biology classes and laboratories at Tri-County Technical College since 2011, received the College’s 2019 Adjunct Faculty Presidential Award May 1. This award is given…
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Infinity Marketing hires two media professionals
May 6, 2019
Infinity Marketing hired Claire Rogers as a Media Buyer and Madi Kwiatkowski as a Media Assistant. Within these roles, Rogers and Kwiatkowski will further enhance Infinity’s media services department through…
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Lucideon M+P signs deal with RealOp Investments at Patewood Business
May 3, 2019GREENVILLE, S.C. – Lucideon M+P, a subsidiary of Lucideon Group Limited, is expanding its local presence at one of RealOp Investments’ properties. The company announced today it will be moving…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina–Mountains to Midlands to Honor 28 Gold Award Girl Scouts
May 3, 2019
Through the Gold Award, girls not only provide solutions that last to some of society’s biggest problems—like cleaner oceans, equity in girls’ education, and greater access to science and technology…
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Tindall’s South Carolina Division contributes precast solutions to Mustang Owner’s Museum construction
May 3, 2019
Tindall Corporation’s South Carolina Division provided the precast concrete used to build the new Mustang Owner’s Museum located in Concord, North Carolina. This museum will provide a space in which…
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Aaron Krech joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 2, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Aaron Krech has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Krech is a lifetime native of the Upstate,…
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Are you ready to break something? Then SmashIt/AxIt has you covered
May 2, 2019
The Upstate’s first smash room, SmashIt/AxIt, is opening this weekend. SmashIt/Axit is part of a new wave of stress release where people can rent out a room to break things,…
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Greenville Tech Foundation receives Healthy Greenville, Too micro-grant
May 2, 2019
The Greenville Tech Foundation has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Healthy Greenville, Too program to improve dental care in the community. The funding will be used to purchase…
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Infinity Marketing recognized with Three SCPRSA Mercury Awards
May 2, 2019
Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing agency in the Upstate, recently won three South Carolina Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) Mercury Awards for projects that range across web development, event…
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KeyMark hosts inaugural Insights intelligent automation conference
May 1, 2019
KeyMark, Inc., a leading reseller of intelligent automation solutions, will be hosting its first-ever intelligent automation conference, called Insights, on May 15, 2019 in downtown Greenville, SC. The conference will…
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Dr. Gloria Bromell Tinubu announces candidacy for US Senate
May 1, 2019
Economist, CEO, former college professor and public servant Dr. Gloria Bromell Tinubu is excited to formally announce her candidacy for the United States Senate for the State of South Carolina.…
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Kelley Engineering announces expansion in Anderson County
May 1, 2019
Two phases of expansions expected to add 25,000 SF, create 30 jobs Kelley Engineering, a company that specializes in designing automation equipment and CNC machining and metal fabrication, is expanding…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am announces 2019 celebrity lineup, welcomes Super Bowl® champion, professional athletes, actors
May 1, 2019
The BMW Charity Pro-Am Presented by SYNNEX Corporation announced today the roster of celebrities that will be participating in this year’s event which takes places June 6 – 9 at…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Janet Price of Summit Parkway Middle as Educator of the Year
May 1, 2019
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognized Janet Price of Summit Parkway Middle School in Northeast Columbia as the 2019 Future Scholar Financial Literacy Program Educator of the Year. Loftis visited…
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Lucideon M+P expanding Greenville County presence
May 1, 2019
Company Creating 28 New Jobs in the Upstate Lucideon M+P, a subsidiary of Lucideon Group Limited, is expanding its existing Greenville County presence. The company’s $7.5 million investment will be…
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Garvin Design Group’s Interiors at Hammond School Science & Innovation Center win Honorable Mention at IIDA DesignWorks
May 1, 2019
Garvin Design Group’s interior design at Hammond School’s Science & Innovation Center in Columbia earned Honorable Mention in the Education category at IIDA Carolinas’ DesignWorks 2019. Per the International Interior…
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SCCADVASA’s “REALationships IQ” quiz helps parents and teens discuss healthy relationships
May 1, 2019
It’s official: The REALationships101 campaign and its new REALationships IQ quiz is a hit with teens and parents across South Carolina. In March, the S.C. Coalition Against Domestic Violence and…
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Professional Builders Supply set to open Greenville
May 1, 2019
Lee & Associates, a nationwide leader in commercial real estate services, announces that Professional Builders Supply, the largest independently owned building material supplier based in the Carolina’s will continue its…
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Mumford Industries Inc. upgrades increase plastic recycling / reprocessing capacity
May 1, 2019
Mumford Industries Inc. a recycler and reprocessor of industrial plastic scrap recently completed phase 2 of their 2019 upgrades by installing an enhanced metal detection system to further improve their…
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Creative Builders, Inc. welcomes Vaughn West as Project Superintendent
April 30, 2019
Creative Builders, Inc. welcomed Vaughn West to the team in the role of Project Superintendent. Vaughn brings over 16 years of valuable experience in various construction management roles and is…
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Greenville Technical College honored with national NCMPR gold award
April 30, 2019
Greenville Technical College’s Marketing and Communications department has been honored with a national gold award from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR), which recognizes outstanding achievement in…
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Liberty Property Trust signs two deals in the Greenville-Spartanburg market
April 30, 2019Röchling Renews Full Building Lease at Hillside Industrial Park. Liberty Property Trust signed two deals – a renewal and a new lease – at Hillside Industrial Park in Duncan, SC.…
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FUEL adds Mary Church Cornette as Creative Director
April 30, 2019FUEL, a marketing agency in downtown Greenville, SC, specializing in both digital and traditional services, has hired Mary Church Cornette as Creative Director. With a rich history that includes agency…
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Southern Current launching new solar project in Hampton County
April 30, 2019
Company investing $14 million in solar farm development . Southern Current, is expanding its solar farm portfolio with a new, 10-megawatt facility in Hampton County. The company is investing $14…
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Immedion hires Kent Stanton as Sales Executive for Managed IT Services in Spartanburg
April 30, 2019
Immedion LLC, announced the hiring of Kent Stanton as Sales Executive for their Managed IT Services. In his new role, Kent will be responsible for representing Immedion’s suite of Managed…
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Davis Services, Inc. wins prestigious national award for training excellence
April 30, 2019
Davis Services, Inc., a local Upstate HVAC contractor, was recently honored with a prestigious national award at the National Comfort Institute’s annual conference held in Orlando, Fla. Davis Services, Inc.…
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Kopis celebrates 20th anniversary this month
April 30, 2019
Andrew Kurtz had one clear goal when he decided to leave his job in 1999 and focus on creating custom software that lead to real solutions for customers. That was…
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Select Bancorp reports first quarter 2019 earnings
April 30, 2019Select Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Select Bank & Trust Company, reported net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 of $3.3 million with basic and diluted earnings…
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Chambers USA 2019 recognizes Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd as a leading firm
April 30, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized in the 2019 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers USA has ranked the…
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Top Grossing Movies -April 29, 2019
April 29, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 04/26/2019 to 05/02/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Avengers: Endgame 1 $357,115,007 $357,115,007 2 Captain Marvel 8 $8,312,751 $413,841,798 3 The…
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Bob Jones University to hold 92nd commencement exercises Friday, May 3
April 29, 2019Over 600 students will receive degrees at the 92nd annual commencement of Bob Jones University Friday, May 3. The two-hour program begins at 2 p.m. in BJU’s Founder’s Memorial…
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Navistar and International Dealer donate truck tractor to Greenville Tech’s Diesel Program
April 29, 2019Photo: Brian Easler, transportation technologies department head at Greenville Technical College (GTC); Rick Todd, president and CEO, South Carolina Trucking Association; George C. (Buddy) Smith, fleet sales manager, southeast region,…
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UofSC decides to continue the search for its next president
April 27, 2019
After interviewing the four presidential candidates recommended by the University of South Carolina Presidential Candidate Search Committee, the Board of Trustees voted to continue the search for the 29th…
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Norwegian Cruise Line sets sail for talent with innovative recruiting initiative in South Carolina
April 26, 2019
Cruising for a great job? Norwegian Cruise Line and Upstate South Carolina have just the answer for you. Globally acclaimed Norwegian Cruise Line is expanding its at-home reservations agent initiative…
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Department of Commerce launches new S.C. innovation resource
April 26, 2019
The S.C. Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation announced the launch of Scribble – an online tool for the state’s innovation community. Providing individuals and businesses a platform to access…
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CeramTec North America to expand Laurens County operations
April 26, 2019
Advanced ceramics manufacturer CeramTec North America is once again expanding its existing facility in Laurens County. CeramTec North America, the first ceramic-to-metal seal manufacturer in the world, is a global organization with…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on offshore drilling
April 26, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of the Interior’s decision to indefinitely halt plans to expand offshore drilling operations: “Today’s announcement is great news.…
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GCM seeks Executive Director
April 26, 2019
The executive board at Greer Community Ministries (GCM) has announced the search for a new executive director. Qualified candidates should apply through the ministry’s website, gcminc.org. Responsibilities include leading the…
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U.S. economy shows resilience, grows 3.2% in first quarter of 2019
April 26, 2019
Dr. Chad Moutray, NAM Chief Economist Despite a multitude of challenges—slowing global growth, the partial government shutdown, trade policy uncertainties, a strong U.S. dollar—the U.S. economy showed its resilience in…
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S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis & Rep. West Cox present Piedmont businessman $26,000 in Unclaimed Property
April 26, 2019
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis and State Representative West Cox of Williamston made an upstate businessman’s day when they presented him more than $26,000 in unclaimed property. Each year Treasurer Loftis…
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SCMA honors companies for Excellence in Corporate Responsibility
April 25, 2019
At its statewide annual meeting in Charleston, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance awarded 20 South Carolina manufacturing facilities with its Corporate Responsibility Award for their accomplishments in 2018. The Award…
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