Interns join Chiropractic Health Center at Sherman College
April 17, 2019
Thirty-three 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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Complete PR earns two Mercury Awards in SCPRSA competition
April 17, 2019
The 100th anniversary of Greenville’s involvement in the end of World War I as well as celebrating the region’s modern love of tacos earned Complete PR two Mercury Awards from…
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The Heirloom Companies constructs megasculpture for ACL Airshop
April 17, 2019
The Heirloom Companies is honored to have constructed its latest megasculpture, in partnership with Chicago Metal Rolled Products, for ACL Airshop’s new Air Cargo products factory in Greenville, South Carolina.…
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Swamp Rabbit Cafe and local non-profit to host a Tire Pull river cleanup – April 27
April 17, 2019
Local citizens are testing their strength by removing tires from the Reedy River as part of a new event, the Tire Pull. The Swamp Rabbit Cafe and the Friends of…
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Finalists named in UofSC’s presidential search
April 17, 2019
The University of South Carolina’s presidential search committee announced the names of four finalists Wednesday (April 17) to serve as the 29th leader of the state’s flagship university system. The…
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Hood Construction reaches 2 million man hours of safety
April 17, 2019
Hood Construction announced the Achievement of a Significant Industry Safety Milestone: 2 Million Hours without a lost time incident. At Hood Construction, a commitment to safety is a vital part…
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Flock and Rally earns SCPRSA Best in Show Silver Wing Award, for total of eight honors
April 16, 2019
Flock and Rally Earns SCPRSA Best in Show Silver Wing Award, for Total of Eight Honors Flock and Rally, the full-service, women-owned integrated communications agency based in Columbia, South Carolina,…
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SCCADVASA launches Healthy Relationships campaign statewide to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 16, 2019
The South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) recognizes the eighteenth annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) with the launch of its Spring 2019 healthy relationships digital…
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The Cliffs experiences nearly 30 percent growth in first quarter 2019 real estate sales
April 16, 2019
The Cliffs announced that real estate sales by Cliffs Realty and Walnut Cove Realty totaled $24 million in the first quarter of 2019, up nearly 30 percent from the same…
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Ten at the Top to hold workshop focused on food access for seniors
April 16, 2019
As part of an ongoing series addressing issues facing seniors in the Upstate, Ten at the Top (TATT) will be hosting a workshop focused on food access for seniors on…
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Jackson hires Kasey Tant, Brianna Calhoun, and Tony DiZinno
April 15, 2019Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Kasey Tant as account supervisor, Brianna Calhoun as event producer, and Tony DiZinno to support Motorsports…
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Pride Link raises money for LGBTQ program in the Upstate
April 15, 2019
Give OUT Day is the only National LGBTQ Day of Giving Pride Link, a new local nonprofit committed to improving the quality of life for all LGBTQ people, will participate…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces new President & CEO
April 15, 2019
Make-A-Wish South Carolina announced Misty Farmer as its new President and CEO. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Farmer moved to Greenville, SC in 2014 to become Make-A-Wish South Carolina’s new…
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Top Grossing Movies – April 15, 2019
April 15, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 04/12/2019 to 04/18/2019 Rank Title Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Shazam! Warner Bros. 2 4,306 $24,453,514 $94,226,527 2 Little Universal…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
April 15, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Columbia, SC Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR and…
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Countybank welcomes new hire to commercial team
April 15, 2019
Tony Lawton joins Countybank as Commercial Relationship Manager Countybank welcomed Tony Lawton as Commercial Relationship Manager in the Upstate area. Lawton comes to Countybank with more than 30 years of…
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Immedion introduces Managed Security Information and Event Management Service with 24/7/365 security monitoring
April 15, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center, and managed IT services, today announced the launch of Managed SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), its newest managed security service.…
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Laurens County Republican Party held convention with record attendance – elects Brenda Stewart to lead group
April 15, 2019
The Laurens County Republican Party held their Convention at the Laurens Courthouse with record attendance on Saturday, April 13. At the convention, held every two years, the group of delegates…
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Firm partners named to the 2019 Super Lawyers list
April 15, 2019
Scott & Corley, P.A. announced that its Firm Chairman, Ronald “Ron” C. Scott and Firm President Reginald “Reggie” P. Corley have been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine® and are 2019 Super…
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Marcelo Torricos named as The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 Member
April 15, 2019
Marcelo Torricos of Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC has been named as a member of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40, which is a professional organization composed of…
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Nachman Norwood & Parrott names Angela Sheppard Chief Compliance Officer
April 15, 2019
Nachman Norwood & Parrott (NNP), an independent wealth management consultancy, recently promoted Angela Sheppard to the role of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). As CCO, Sheppard is responsible for developing, implementing…
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Public relations excellence recognized at 2019 SCPRSA Mercury Awards event
April 13, 2019
The South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) hosted its annual Mercury Awards celebration on Thursday, April 11 in Charleston. Communication professionals from across the state…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® announces participation in Adwerx Enterprise Automated Listing Advertising Program
April 12, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® will be offering listing ads through the Adwerx Enterprise Automated Listing Advertising Program. This platform from Adwerx, a leader in providing easy and…
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Tacos & Tequila Fiesta winners and record setting crowd
April 12, 2019
A record-setting 1,200 festival goers ate their favorite tacos and drank their favorite cocktails at the third Tacos & Tequila Fiesta, presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila Sunday afternoon at…
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Ten at the Top names Sharon Purvis Director of Outreach and Special Projects
April 12, 2019
Ten at the Top (TATT) has announced the addition of Sharon Purvis as Director of Outreach and Special Projects. Purvis has been connected with TATT for the past six years…
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Attorney J. Clayton Mitchell joins Gallivan White Boyd’s Columbia, South Carolina office
April 12, 2019
Gallivan White Boyd announced that Attorney J. Clayton Mitchell has joined the firm’s Columbia, South Carolina office. Mitchell will practice law as a member of the firm’s Insurance Group, as…
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Galen DeHay named Tri-County Technical College’s next president
April 11, 2019
Galen DeHay, the senior vice president on Tri-County Technical College’s executive leadership team, was named the College’s next president by the Commission following a special called meeting Thursday, April 11.…
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Crawford Strategy’s Simon Harvey receives 2019 Sandy Linning Excellence Award
April 11, 2019
Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing and branding agency, recently presented the 2019 Sandy Linning Excellence Award to graphic designer Simon Harvey for his dedication and commitment to quality work. Each…
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The Cliffs announces plans for The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards Lakehouse
April 11, 2019The Cliffs announced plans for The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards Lakehouse, which officially broke ground last week. Overlooking Lake Keowee and featuring minimalist and low-profile architectural lines that complement its…
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Reedy River Duck Derby announces event activities
April 11, 2019Organizers of the 2019 Duck Derby announced a fun-filled lineup today. While the event is known for the 10,000 little ducks that float over the Reedy River falls to help…
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Mashburn Construction Company raises thousands for American Heart Association
April 11, 2019
Mashburn Construction is among the top companies of fundraisers for the American Heart Association’s 2019 Midlands Heart Walk. Mashburn and its sponsors raised a total of $13,600 to go towards helping fight…
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Dustin Wills to lead Clemson University’s Sonoco FRESH initiative
April 11, 2019
Dustin Wills has been named director of the Sonoco FRESH initiative in Clemson University’s Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics. Sonoco FRESH was established to address the global food waste problem…
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The Heirloom Companies win big at sixth Annual Bridge Awards
April 11, 2019The Heirloom Companies was recently honored for its skill and leadership at the Home Builders Association of Greenville’s 2018 Bridge Awards Gala on Thursday, April 4. The company was recognized…
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Bob Jones University Collegian staff wins SCPA awards
April 10, 2019
The South Carolina Press Association (SCPA) recognized staff members of Bob Jones University’s student newspaper, The Collegian, with multiple awards at the Collegiate Annual News Contest Saturday, April 6, at The…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names the next director of the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce
April 10, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster nominated Mr. G. Daniel Ellzey to be the next director of the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (SCDEW). The nomination comes after the South Carolina…
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Statewide SC Codes initiative officially launches
April 10, 2019
S.C. Department of Commerce Office of Innovation and Build Carolina partner on free coding program The S.C. Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation, in collaboration with Build Carolina, officially launched…
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The Muffin Mam, Inc. launching new Laurens County operations
April 10, 2019
Wholesale bakery and supplier to create approximately 114 new jobs The Muffin Mam, Inc. is launching new production operations in Laurens County. The company’s $18.8 million investment is projected to…
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RealOp Investments hires new property manager
April 10, 2019
Local real estate investment group, RealOp Investments, has hired Heather Stafford as the new property manager. Stafford graduated Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh, North Carolina with an Associates Degree…
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Joyner Commercial announces April transactions
April 10, 2019
Month of April 2019 — Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors®, announced the following transactions completed by its team of commercial real estate…
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2018 Bridge Awards winners announced
April 10, 2019
The Home Builders Association of Greenville recognized industry excellence at its Sixth Annual Bridge Awards Gala held last Thursday, April 4, at The Poinsett Club. The Bridge Awards Gala honors…
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Spartanburg Philharmonic announces new youth orchestra
April 9, 2019
On Tuesday, April 9, 2019, the Spartanburg Philharmonic officially launched its newest music education opportunity—the Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. Seeing the need for more music education opportunities for teenagers in…
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Middle school science teacher from Richland School District Two named South Carolina’s first STEM Educator of the Year
April 9, 2019
Inaugural prize sponsored by leading companies and nonprofits recognizes importance of STEM in education SC Future Minds, S2TEM Centers SC, the STEM Development Foundation, and Comporium are pleased to announce…
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KeyMark expands robotic process automation offerings by adding Blue Prism
April 9, 2019
KeyMark, a leading intelligent automation provider and value-added reseller, announced a new strategic partnership with Blue Prism. Blue Prism, an automation technology pioneer and the company who coined the term…
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Recovr receives SC Launch, Inc. investment
April 9, 2019
SCRA announces a $200,000 SC Launch, Inc. investment in Recovr, a Clemson-based company developing innovative physical therapy tools. The company was accepted into SCRA’s Entrepreneurial Program, SC Launch, in 2014 and previously received…
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Young Professionals Donate $12,170 from fourth annual 1831 Gala to EMERGE Family Therapy
April 9, 2019Spartanburg Young Professionals (SYP) and United Way of the Piedmont Young Leaders (YL) unveil a $12,170 contribution to EMERGE Family Therapy Center & Teaching Clinic in support of the organization’s…
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Perdue Farms invests $25 million in Dillon County expansion
April 9, 2019
Creation of approximately 100 new jobs The S.C. Department of Commerce and Governor Henry McMaster today announced that Perdue Farms has completed a $25 million expansion at its harvest operation in Dillon…
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City Council holds first reading on proposed Capital Improvement Program
April 8, 2019
Focusing on continued investment in neighborhoods, City Council held the first reading on the City’s proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) at its formal meeting this afternoon. The CIP is a…
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United Way hires Deborah McKetty
April 8, 2019
Deborah McKetty, former president and CEO of CommunityWorks, has been hired as United Way of Greenville County’s new Vice President for Community Impact. McKetty, a Greenville native and long-time United…
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Heather Meadors named Director of Community Relations for Elliott Davis
April 8, 2019
Proven leader brings years of outreach, media relations, volunteerism and event management experience to growing business solutions firm Elliott Davis, a leading business solutions firm with nine offices across the…
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United Way of Greenville County welcomes new board members
April 8, 2019United Way of Greenville County has welcomed nine community leaders to serve new three-year terms on its volunteer board of directors. They join a 38-member board that serves as the…
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