Subway announces multimillion-dollar remodel investment in South Carolina franchises
March 29, 2019The new restaurant design at Subway restaurants – shown here at a shop on Pelham Road in Greenville, S.C. – gets a boost with a corporate investment for franchises. Subway…
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Newly signed law allows for hemp program expansion
March 29, 2019
South Carolina Governor Henry D. McMaster signed into law a bill which expands the number of growers who can participate in the state’s hemp program and the amount of acreage…
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SC Chamber announces 2018 Safety Award winners
March 29, 2019
South Carolina Businesses with Successful Safety Records Honored at Annual Luncheon The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce presented 170 Safety Awards at a luncheon presented by Sonoco at the Columbia…
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Sylvan Learning Center hires new Center Director
March 28, 2019
Sylvan Learning Center has added Wendy Green as the center director. Green earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of North Carolina in Asheville. Upon graduation, she…
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Bryan Manuel named dean of Integrated Workforce Solutions
March 28, 2019
Bryan Manuel joined Tri-County Technical College March 1 in the new position of dean of Integrated Workforce Solutions. He and the College’s Integrated Workforce Solutions (IWS) team will collaborate to…
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CeramTec North America to expand Laurens County operations
March 28, 2019
Supplier and Sales Organization for Advanced Ceramic Components investing $20 million Advanced ceramics manufacturer CeramTec North America is expanding its existing facility in Laurens County. CeramTec North America is a…
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Foundation announces recipient of the 2019 Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change
March 28, 2019
The Spartanburg County Foundation announced Loreta Dylgjeri as the 2019 recipient of the Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change at its Annual Meeting Tuesday, March 26,…
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Furman University hosts NBC’s ‘The Good Place’ consultant Todd May in Charles Townes Lecture on Faith and Reason April 16
March 28, 2019
Clemson University Professor of Philosophy and Humanities Todd May will deliver the Charles H. Townes Lecture on Faith and Reason Tuesday, April 16, at 7 p.m. in Shaw Hall of…
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Clemson entrepreneurs hope to feed off ‘Shark Tank’ exposure
March 28, 2019Creating exposure for what you believe is the next best thing can be the difference between success and failure for an entrepreneur. Clemson University College of Business management graduate Logan…
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ABC Project names new executive director
March 28, 2019
Dr. Kim Wilson promoted to lead Arts in Basic Curriculum Project The Arts in Basic Curriculum (ABC) Project is announcing the promotion of Dr. Kim Wilson to be the program’s…
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Clyburn and Sanders introduce bill to expand community health centers
March 28, 2019House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced legislation Thursday to extend and expand funding for community health centers and the National Health Service Corps. If Congress…
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Together SC offers training for Lowcountry nonprofit leaders
March 27, 2019
Together SC brings together local sponsors Boeing and Grayson Law Firm along with long-standing natives, June Bradham and Tucker Branham of CDM to host the 2019 Lowcountry Board Leadership Summit…
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Phil Hughes to kick off Poolside Chat series at Topside Pool Club
March 27, 2019
Topside Pool Club has started a new business series aimed at letting some of the Upstate’s biggest names in business tell their story in a new kind of setting. Poolside…
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Furman University professor receives $527,551 NSF grant
March 27, 2019Is it possible that daydreaming is not such a waste of time after all? That while we’re taking a break from our immediate surroundings, our brains are working to process…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces next Director of the S.C. Department of Social Services
March 27, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster today nominated Michael Leach to be the next director of the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS). Leach, a trained mental health clinician, has over 10…
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United Community Bank celebrates opening of new downtown office
March 27, 2019
United Community Bank announced the opening of its brand-new, larger location at the intersection of East Main and South Pine in downtown Spartanburg. The new branch occupies 7,500 square feet…
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Tindall’s South Carolina division to provide precast concrete for Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort parking deck
March 26, 2019Tindall Corporation’s South Carolina Division will provide precast concrete components for a new parking structure that adjoins the new 725 room hotel and convention center expansion at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino…
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Mashburn Construction company adds Tori Wallace-Babcock to Upstate office
March 26, 2019
Mashburn Construction announced the hire of Tori Wallace-Babcock as Assistant Project Manager for the company’s Greenville Office. Tori brings over 7 years of development, real estate, and construction related experience…
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Four college students join Northwestern Mutual’s nationally recognized internship program
March 26, 2019Pictured from left to right: Jeremy Hart, Graham Pioth, Tony Allen (College Unit Director), Rachel Thornton, Mikael Manner Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial services firm, selected four college seniors…
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GreenWood, Inc. names Kevin Crittendon as Vice President
March 26, 2019
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces that Kevin Crittendon has been named Vice President of the company. In this role, Kevin is responsible for all…
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State Barbecue Champion named at Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival
March 25, 2019
The 8th annual Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival named a new State Barbecue Champion on Saturday, March 23. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture hosted this competition at the…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
March 25, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Columbia, SC Ryan McCue represented the buyer in the purchase…
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DHEC partners with veterinarians to offer low-cost rabies vaccinations
March 25, 2019
Several South Carolina veterinarians are partnering with the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) this spring to help pet owners protect themselves, their families, communities and pets from…
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Michael Dawson named Broker-in-Charge of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS new Spartanburg office
March 25, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Michael Dawson has been named Broker-in-Charge of the company’s newest office in Spartanburg. The new location expands the company’s office count…
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Bob Jones University hosts third annual Human Genetics Symposium
March 25, 2019
Bob Jones University and the Greenwood Genetic Center will host a human genetics symposium Friday, March 29, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Levinson Hall on the BJU campus. The…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd tops Bond Buyer list for 2018
March 25, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Public Finance practice group closed over $1.5 billion of bond transactions in 2018, placing the firm first among South Carolina law firms for overall volume, according to…
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Money Smart Week comes to CCPL March 30-April 6
March 25, 2019
Need help mastering your money management skills? Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is participating in Money Smart Week (MSW), a national campaign that offers free events to help consumers better manage their…
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Top Grossing Movies – March 25, 2019
March 25, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 03/22/2019 to 03/28/2019 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Us R Universal 1 3,741 $71,117,625 $71,117,625 2 Captain…
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Tri-County receives Duke Energy Grant to develop, implement Power Line Worker Training Program
March 25, 2019
Tri-County Technical College officials and community partner agencies gathered March 20 to announce details about a $200,000 grant from Duke Energy to develop and implement a Power Line Worker Training…
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Industrial property near Cowpens, SC sold
March 25, 2019Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of 155 E. Church Street in Cowpens, South Carolina, which is part of the Spartanburg submarket. CHS Real Estate, LLC purchased the…
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Former Probate Judge Munford Scott joins Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
March 22, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomed J. Munford Scott, Jr. to the firm. Munford joins the Florence office as Special Counsel and represents clients in the areas of probate law, tax and…
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AnMed Health Honea Path Family Medicine breaks ground on $1.1 million addition
March 22, 2019Primary care providers and staff at AnMed Health Honea Path Family Medicine, located at 21 South Shirley Avenue, broke ground on a $1.1 million expansion March 19 that will…
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Greenville Chamber names Kopis its Small Business of the Month
March 22, 2019
Kopis, a leading software development company, was honored with the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Month Thursday. Founded in 1999, Kopis has deep roots in the South…
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15 for 15: Infinity Marketing brings excellence to service marketing with SIA Award wins
March 22, 2019
Infinity Marketing has won 15 Service Industry Advertising (SIA) Awards for projects ranging in video production, web development and social media. Every Infinity submission received recognition, bringing the firm’s total…
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William Jeter completes CFP certification
March 21, 2019
Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announced that William R. Jeter has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and…
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Joint Resolution on establishing process for the sale of Santee Cooper gets first reading
March 21, 2019
The South Carolina House gave first reading to a Joint Resolution to authorize the Public Service Authority Evaluation and Recommendation Committee to receive and approve offers to purchase state-owned utility…
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Tiffany Clark joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
March 21, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Tiffany Clark has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Born & raised in Greenville, Tiffany knows the…
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Alyssa Dill joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
March 21, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Alyssa Dill has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Born in sunny Orlando, Florida, Dill moved to…
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Cybersecurity Legal Institute to show businesses how to guard against a cyberattack – April 4
March 21, 2019
Tickets are available at https://uofsclaw.us/cyberlawtix19. The Cybersecurity Legal Institute at the University of South Carolina School of Law is helping businesses learn how to manage cyber risk and be prepared…
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Clemson natural resource scientists honored for research efforts
March 21, 2019A pair of scientists working to foster wildlife and natural resources conservation in South Carolina and beyond have garnered recognition as this year’s top researchers in Clemson University’s College of…
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Immedion promotes Dan Logsdon to Site Operations Technical Lead
March 21, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced that Dan Logsdon has been promoted to Site Operations Technical Lead. In his new role, Dan…
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Krista Ligon joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
March 21, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Krista Ligon has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. As a native of Greenville, Ligon knows the…
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South Carolina Football Hall of Fame honors USofC’s Harold White with its 2019 Humanitarian of the Year Award
March 21, 2019The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) has posthumously named Harold White its 2019 Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient. The annual honor is presented to encourage the type…
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RealOp Investments celebrates its 10th anniversary
March 21, 2019
RealOp Investments opened its doors during one of the worst economic downturns of the last half-century with a sole office and sole purpose: to create a unique investment platform for…
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Danielle Porter joins the Pleasantburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
March 21, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Danielle Porter has joined the company’s Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. Porter is originally from New Hampshire and worked as…
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Jeff Helvey promoted to Director of Solid Waste Services of BLE
March 20, 2019
Senior Engineer Jeff Helvey, P.E., has been selected to lead the Solid Waste Services Division at Bunnell Lammons Engineering (BLE). As BLE’s Director of Solid Waste Services, Mr. Helvey will…
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2019 spring foreign language classes start March 25th, open for registration at Upstate International
March 20, 2019
Upstate International Foreign language classes start next week, providing the opportunity to learn any of the 13 languages offered. Classes offered this spring include American Sign Language, Chinese, Portuguese, Greek, Hebrew, Russian, English, French,…
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Lisa Vance joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg
March 20, 2019
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Lisa Vance as a residential sales agent to its Spartanburg office. Lisa joins Coldwell Banker Caine with real estate experience and success in multiple markets.…
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The Greenville Tech Foundation joins A Community Thrives
March 20, 2019
The Greenville Tech Foundation is competing for grant money in A Community Thrives, a nationwide program focused on helping organizations by shining a national spotlight on their community building initiatives.…
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Turner Padget adds new attorneys and continues firmwide growth efforts
March 20, 2019
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced the addition of three new attorneys. William S. “Wilson” Jackson IV joins as an associate in the firm’s Insurance Litigation practice and is…
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