Smithey Ironware expanding Charleston County operations
July 24, 2019
Smithey Ironware Company, a designer and manufacturer of premium cast iron and carbon steel cookware, is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The more than $2 million investment is expected…
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The 15th Annual Reedy River Duck Derby raises record $87,280
July 24, 2019
The Rotary Club of the Reedy River Greenville presented checks to 12 local charities for a combined amount of more than $87,000 on Tuesday evening, raised from the 15th Annual…
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Karen Kotiw named Director of Global Education at Greenville Technical College
July 24, 2019
Karen Kotiw has been named director of global education at Greenville Technical College (GTC), while continuing in her role as assistant professor of sociology. The program she is responsible for…
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Immedion welcomes Drew Tune as Inside Sales Executive for Spartanburg
July 24, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced the hiring of Drew Tune as Inside Sales Executive. In his new role, Drew will be…
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Allen Smith recognized nationally as Forty Under 40 Chamber Executive
July 23, 2019
Spartanburg Chamber President and CEO Allen Smith has been awarded the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives 2019 40 Under 40 award. The 40 Under 40 award is a new…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter 2019
July 23, 2019
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced its financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2019. 2019 Second Quarter Highlights…
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Pacolet Milliken launches new interactive research website for industrial land portfolio
July 23, 2019
The website, pacoletindustrial.com, is designed for site selection groups, economic advocacy groups and industrial users with the goal of providing a comprehensive resource for site search online. Pacolet Milliken, a private…
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Michael T. Pry selected for Leadership Greenville’s 46th class
July 23, 2019
DP3 Architects, Ltd. announced that Senior Associate and Community Studio Leader, Michael T. Pry will be part of The Greenville Chamber’s Leadership Greenville Class 46. Participants, selected based on a…
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Greenville Chamber announces 46th Leadership Greenville Class
July 23, 2019The Greenville Chamber’s Leadership Greenville program has accepted 62 participants for its 46th class. Participants were selected based on a thorough application process including essays, professional resume and community involvement. Leadership…
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Top Grossing Movies – July 23, 2019
July 23, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 07/19/2019 to 07/25/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Lion King 1 $191,770,759 $191,770,759 2 Spider-Man: Far From Home 3…
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J. Davis Construction completes expansion and renovation of Cullasaja Clubhouse
July 22, 2019
J. Davis Construction announced completion of the expansion and renovation of the Clubhouse at Cullasaja Country Club. The exclusive club located in Highlands, NC added a new bar and lounge…
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BlackBerry appoints SYNNEX Corporation as new American distributor
July 22, 2019
BlackBerry Limited announced a new distribution agreement in the United States with SYNNEX Corporation and its Westcon-Comstor division, which focuses on security, collaboration, networking, and data center solution. SYNNEX now distributes…
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Denny’s Brenda Lauderback, April Kelly-Drummond and Laysha Ward named as Most Influential Women In Corporate America
July 22, 2019Brenda Lauderback, Laysha Ward and April Kelly-Drummond Three Denny’s team members – Board Chair Brenda Lauderback, Head of Diversity, Equality, Inclusion & Multicultural Engagement April…
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Interns Join Chiropractic Health Center at Sherman College
July 22, 2019
Twenty interns are now ready to serve the community and see patients at the Sherman College Chiropractic Health Center, a teaching clinic for senior students in their final stage of…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
July 22, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC Mark Erickson, SIOR represented NasonCare, LLC in…
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Greenville Chamber hires three new team members
July 22, 2019
The Greenville Chamber has hired three new team members who will work to advance the Chamber’s mission of leading, convening and mobilizing the business community to drive regional economic growth.…
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President Galen DeHay to address graduates at Summer Commencement
July 22, 2019
Galen DeHay, newly-elected president of Tri-County Technical College, will deliver the College’s summer commencement address Thursday, August 1, at 6 p.m. at the Anderson Civic Center. Approximately 360 students will…
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Removing boards is not the answer to education challenges
July 22, 2019
By Tony Folk SCSBA President and Dorchester County School District Four School Board Member The idea that “the government closest to the people serves the people best,” is a…
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South Carolina students participate in SkillsUSA Championships
July 22, 2019
Eleven students from South Carolina recently competed in the SkillsUSA Championships in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 26-27. During this competition, more than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students —…
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Welch named department head for healthcare at Greenville Technical College
July 20, 2019
Dr. Arlene Welch has been named department head for healthcare in the Economic Development and Corporate Training division at Greenville Technical College. She is responsible for a department that includes…
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Caslen selected UofSC’s 29th president
July 19, 2019
Robert “Bob” Caslen, a retired lieutenant general and the former superintendent and president of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, was selected the 29th president of the University of…
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Tri-County’s Associate Degree Nursing program granted full, continuing accreditation by ACEN
July 18, 2019Tri-County Technical College’s Associate Degree Nursing program has been granted full, continuing accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The Board of Commissioners granted continuing program accreditation…
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Cherokee County Meals on Wheels secures partners for Expansion Project
July 18, 2019
Good City Architects designed new facility to be built with donor support Cherokee County Meals on Wheels has completed the first phase of its “Rising Up Against Hunger” campaign in…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s David Sigmon Awarded SIOR Designation
July 18, 2019
Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s David Sigmon recently earned the Society of Industrial & Office REALTORS (SIOR) designation. The SIOR designation is a professional achievement for highly qualified commercial real estate…
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Greenville Chamber receives national recognition at Chamber Executives Conference
July 18, 2019
The Greenville Chamber received numerous awards at the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) 2019 Annual Convention in Long Beach, California. The Greenville Chamber received two “Awards of Excellence”…
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Ten at the Top names Kaylee Harrison Collective Capacity Coordinator
July 18, 2019
Ten at the Top (TATT) has announced the addition of Kaylee Harrison to the position of Collective Capacity Coordinator. Her role will be to continue building the capacity of Ten…
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Smoak Public Relations hires new Digital Media Coordinator and Office Manager
July 18, 2019
Smoak Public Relations has hired Hannah Robinson as its Digital Media Coordinator and Leslie Lapointe as Office Manager. Robinson will strategize, create and publish social media content. Lapointe will support…
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Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Night coming to Fluor Field
July 18, 2019The Greenville Drive, BMW, Hubbell Lighting, and Greenville Technical College will host Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Night at Fluor Field on Wednesday, July 31. The goal of the event is…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine June 2019 Transactions
July 18, 2019Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers Represent Local Real Estate Transactions Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate…
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Tour of Faiths in Greenville continues through July
July 18, 2019
Can you picture yourself learning about the Islamic faith among the minarets of Turkey, or in an Indian ashram studying Hinduism? Now you have the chance to learn about different faiths…
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Coldwell Banker Caine hosting artist reception featuring Laddie Neil – July 25
July 18, 2019Coldwell Banker Caine will host an exhibit opening for its next resident artist, Laddie Neil. The event will be held at the Coldwell Banker Caine’s Main Street Real Estate Gallery…
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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, 2019Tri-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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