Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
May 28, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Columbia, SC Crawford Prezioso represented Prez Chem in the…
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Furman University student Ariel Gale named Barry M. Goldwater Scholar
May 28, 2019
Ariel Gale, a Furman University student from Knoxville, Tennessee, has received a Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, the nation’s preeminent undergraduate award in the sciences. The Goldwater scholarships are presented annually…
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David Platts announced as next executive director of South Carolina Arts Commission
May 28, 2019
The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) Board of Directors announced David Platts of Lancaster as the agency’s new executive director effective July 1, 2019. Platts currently serves as arts and…
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The Innovate Fund wins $60 million in New Markets Tax Credits
May 28, 2019
The Innovate Fund announced it was awarded a $60 million allocation of New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs) by the Community Development Financial Institution Fund (CDFI Fund) of the U.S. Department…
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Green Cloud recognized as a Top Workplace in South Carolina for three consecutive years
May 28, 2019
Green Cloud Technologies (“Green Cloud”), a cloud technology solutions provider, has been awarded a “Top Workplace 2019” honor in South Carolina for third year in a row. “Top Workplaces” is…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer welcomes new associate in Greenville office
May 28, 2019
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announces that Richard Jackson has joined their Greenville office as a vice president specializing in investment properties. Mr. Jackson has previous commercial real estate experience…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Frank Davis joins SCCI Board of Directors
May 28, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd shareholder Frank Davis has joined the Board of Directors of South Carolina Charities, Inc. (SCCI). SCCI is the non-profit foundation of the BMW Charity Pro-Am and was…
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Local business raises funds for local non profit
May 24, 2019
During the month of April, otherwise known as Earth Month, Ivy Salon raised funds for Friends of the Reedy River through their Earth Month raffle and an event, Block Party…
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Michelin’s innovative Youth Apprenticeship program certified by U.S. Department of Labor
May 24, 2019
Michelin was honored by the U.S. Department of Labor for its Youth Apprenticeship program that exposes high school students to advanced manufacturing careers. Now in its second year, the program…
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Spectrum Quartz launching new Dillon County manufacturing operations
May 24, 2019
Quartz Slab Products Manufacturer and Distributor Creating More Than 150 Jobs Spectrum Quartz, part of the Hirsch Glass Corporation, a manufacturer and distributor of quartz and other glass products, today…
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New chairman of the S.C. State Workforce Development Board
May 24, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that he has appointed Donald R. Tomlin, Jr. to serve as chairman of the South Carolina State Workforce Development Board. A longtime South Carolina-based investor…
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U.S. Waffle Company launching new Pickens County facility
May 24, 2019
Frozen Food Processing Facility to Create 114 New Jobs U.S. Waffle Company today announced plans to launch a new frozen food processing facility in Pickens County. The company’s $22.1 million…
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Lisa Marshall Coleman joins the Augusta Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 23, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Lisa Marshall Coleman has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. A native of South Carolina, Coleman received…
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Christ Church Episcopal School announces new Head of School
May 23, 2019
Christ Church Episcopal School announced that David Padilla will serve as the ninth Head of School beginning July 2020. Faculty, staff, students, parents, alumni, and school community members welcomed David…
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Furman Board of Trustees approves recommendations to rename hall, honor first African-American student
May 23, 2019
The Furman University Board of Trustees has approved a number of recommendations made by the board’s Special Committee on Slavery and Justice, including removing “James C.” from James C. Furman…
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Nationally recognized transportation and logistics law firm adds three attorneys and expands into Georgia
May 23, 2019
Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP (MMLG) announces the addition of attorneys Blair Cash, Megan Early-Soppa and Robert “Rocky” Rogers to the firm. “We are thrilled to have Blair, Megan, and…
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Upstate International welcomes new board members
May 22, 2019
Upstate International announced the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors including Carmen Gallagher, Hispanic American Women’s Association, Jamie Patterson, Clemson MBA Director of Career Services and…
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SCACAA recognizes Ryan Bean with merit and communications awards
May 22, 2019The South Carolina Association of County Agricultural Agents (SCACAA) recognized Clemson Extension Area Forestry Agent Ryan Bean in the areas of programming and communications during its annual meeting held May…
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The Falls at Meehan breaks ground on expansion, Phase Three to include townhomes, community pool
May 22, 2019
The Falls at Meehan has officially broken ground on its next phase, which includes townhomes, a community pool and playground area. Currently under construction, the townhomes are available for purchase…
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Turner Padget adds Workers’ Compensation attorney in Greenville
May 22, 2019
Turner Padget announces the addition of Alan G. Jones as a Greenville- based associate in the firm’s Litigation and Workers’ Compensation Practices. “Alan is an experienced and talented attorney, and…
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Teachers, other essential workers get home buying help with “Palmetto Heroes”
May 21, 2019Buying a first home is a monumental opportunity in one’s life. Financing this occasion can be challenging and for many—can seem unattainable. Beginning in 2006, The South Carolina State Housing…
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Greenville office building sells
May 21, 2019Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of 200 Verdae Blvd. in Greenville, South Carolina. The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES), a SC nonprofit…
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“Girl Scouts Love State Parks” Initiative aims to get every girl outside July 13
May 21, 2019
Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands encourages girls to have outdoor experiences in the Upstate and Midlands along with thousands of girls in hundreds of state parks across the United States.…
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Furman’s Music by the Lake Summer Concert Series runs May 23-Aug.1
May 21, 2019
As Director of Bands Leslie W. Hicken enters retirement at Furman University, he will continue to lead the Music by the Lake Summer Concert Series, which begins Thursday, May 23,…
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“Asphalt Works!” workforce development campaign launched by S.C. Asphalt Pavement Association
May 21, 2019
Statewide initiative aims to reenergize asphalt industry and repair S.C. roads In response to an increased need for asphalt workers across the state, the non-profit South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association…
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Infinity Marketing unveils revamped agency website
May 21, 2019
Infinity Marketing has unveiled its new website, displaying its capabilities and expertise as an integrated marketing agency. The website takes on a new visual direction for an updated look and…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis kicks off National 529 Day observance with $529 College Savings grants
May 21, 2019
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan would once again celebrate National 529 College Savings Day (May 29) with its PalmettoBaby Grant Program.…
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National Engineering & Surveying Group relocates headquarters to Greenville
May 21, 2019The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying is relocating its headquarters to Greenville, South Carolina, from its current location in Seneca, South Carolina. NCEES’ new headquarters will occupy…
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2019 MGC Long Run gives $25,491.60 to the USO South Carolina
May 21, 2019
The MGC Long Run, a 15k, 5k, Virtual 5k and Kids’ Fun Run, raised $25,491.60 for USO South Carolina. For over 77 years, the USO has been the nation’s leading…
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Endeavor welcomes Caroline Trembly
May 21, 2019
Endeavor, a coworking space for creatives, agencies and corporate marketing teams in the heart of downtown Greenville, announced it has hired a summer intern. Caroline Trembly, who will graduate this…
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Immedion announces new Manager of Project Management Practice
May 21, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced the promotion of Kevin Phillips to Manager of Project Management Practice. Kevin, who holds an MBA…
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National Engineering & Surveying Group relocates headquarters to Greenville, South Carolina
May 21, 2019
The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying is relocating its headquarters to Greenville, South Carolina, from its current location in Seneca, South Carolina. NCEES’ new headquarters will occupy…
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Amy Whitney joins Countybank as Retail Banking Sales Manager
May 21, 2019
Countybank welcomed Amy Whitney as Retail Banking Sales Manager. Whitney comes to Countybank with more than 16 years in the financial services industry. Whitney’s prior banking expertise includes operational accuracy,…
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Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program returns to a county near you
May 20, 2019The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) returns this summer with the goals of supplementing the diets of low-income seniors with fresh, nutritious produce and supporting South Carolina’s small farmers.…
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City allocates additional funding to transit
May 20, 2019
City Council voted to appropriate $425,021 in the General Fund for Greenlink at tonight’s formal City Council meeting, bringing the City’s total funding for transit to $4,187,904 (including contributed services)…
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Top Grossing Movies – May 20, 2019
May 20, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 05/17/2019 to 05/23/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum 1 3,850 $56,818,067 $56,818,067…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorney Bonnie Lynch graduates from Leadership Greenville
May 20, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Bonnie Lynch has recently graduated from Leadership Greenville. Founded by the Greenville Chamber of Commerce in 1973, Leadership Greenville is designed to identify and inform…
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a2b Fulfillment adding new facility in Edgefield County
May 20, 2019
Logistics Provider Creating Approximately 21 New Jobs a2b Fulfillment announced plans to add its fourth U.S. location in Edgefield County, creating approximately 21 new jobs. Since 2001, a2b Fulfillment has…
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Local Upstate Wells Fargo team members participate in Community Service Super Saturday
May 20, 2019More than 1,300 Wells Fargo team members celebrated National Volunteer Month in April by volunteering 5,000 hours with nearly 90 nonprofits across the Southeast. The mass volunteer effort is part…
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Nine Clawson and Staubes attorneys selected to 2019 Super Lawyers list
May 20, 2019
Nine attorneys from Clawson and Staubes, LLC have been named by Super Lawyers magazine as top attorneys in 2019. Less than five percent of lawyers in North and South Carolina…
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Ashley Underwood joins the Augusta Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 20, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Mary “Ashley” Underwood has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. A Greenville native, Underwood leaves the corporate…
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Adam Garrett joins the Augusta Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 20, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Adam Garrett has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. A native of Easley, Garrett recently graduated from…
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Brandee Ellis joins the Augusta Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 20, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Brandee Ellis has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. A native of California, Ellis has called the…
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Rebecca Premo joins the Augusta Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 20, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Rebecca Premo has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. Premo is a graduate of the University of…
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Spartanburg Housing Summit to convene industry leaders and community members on the topic of Opportunity Housing
May 17, 2019
United Way of the Piedmont will host the Spartanburg Housing Summit on May 30 to educate stakeholders and residents on the importance of housing for all, focusing on local housing…
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South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association announces 2019-20 President and Board of Directors
May 17, 2019
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announced its 2019-20 officers and board of directors during the organization’s annual conference in Myrtle Beach. SCEDA and its 800+ members have been…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation April 2019
May 17, 2019
Employment Expansion Continues Unemployment Rate Ticks Up The number of individuals working moved higher, by an estimated 6,704 people, compared to March of 2019, establishing a new record of 2,281,003.…
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Free, daily circus and more new attractions highlight South Carolina State Fair’s 150th anniversary celebration
May 17, 2019
The South Carolina State Fair is adding a mix of new attractions to this year’s event in celebration of its 150th anniversary fair, which has been themed “Prized Winning Memories,”…
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Douglas B. White Joins GMK’s Architecture Division as an Intern Architect
May 16, 2019
GMK Associates, Inc., announced that Douglas B. White has joined the firm as an intern architect for the firm’s Architecture Division. In this role, Douglas supports all aspects of architectural…
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United Community Bank donates to the Soup Kitchen of Spartanburg
May 16, 2019
United Community Bank recently presented the Soup Kitchen of Spartanburg with a $250 donation. The donation was organized by United’s Spartanburg team members due to the positive impact the Soup…
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