Education leaders announce partnership to address critical teacher shortage
April 23, 2019
Leadership from Greenville County Schools, Greenville Technical College and the Clemson University College of Education announced a collaborative partnership that will open a seamless pathway from high school to a…
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Stacey Bevill adds HeartMath® Certified Coach to list of professional credentials
April 23, 2019
Stacey Bevill, founder and CEO of Ask and Receive Coaching LLC, recently earned the prestigious designation of HeartMath® Certified Coach from the HeartMath® Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping…
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Mother and baby Sumatran orangutans now on exhibit
April 22, 2019
The Greenville Zoo’s female Sumatran orangutan, Lana, and her 8-month-old daughter, Adira, now have access to the orangutan exhibit. The pair have been off exhibit since early October due to…
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CresCom Bank introduces Sharon Snyder as assistant vice president and manager of Upstate Loan Servicing
April 22, 2019
CresCom Bank, the second largest community bank in North and South Carolina, announced Sharon Snyder as Manager of the Upstate Loan Servicing Department. In her new position at CresCom Bank, Snyder…
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As many mistrust the national media, the value of local news shines through
April 22, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller In January, a “bombshell” report by an online news site alleged that President Trump had personally instructed his attorney to lie to congress – a serious…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation March 2019
April 22, 2019
Number of South Carolinians Employed Continues Record Climb Unemployment Rate Remains At Historic Lows The number of individuals working moved substantially higher, by an estimated 6,826 people, establishing a new…
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Three seniors and three alumni offered Graduate Research Fellowships
April 22, 2019
Three Clemson University seniors who are headed to graduate school and three alumni who are in graduate school are receiving one of the nation’s top honors for graduate students. The…
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Bob Jones University names building for the Sargents
April 22, 2019
Bob Jones University today named a portion of its Student Center “Sargent Memorial” in honor of Earle and Eleanor Sargent, founders of the Sargent Foundation. Over the last four years,…
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Milliken & Company named one of America’s Best Mid-Size Employers for second year
April 19, 2019
For the second year in a row, global diversified manufacturer Milliken & Company was included among America’s Best Mid-Size Employers. Compiled by Forbes magazine, the 2019 list recognizes the top…
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Dr. Jessica Williams honored by South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
April 19, 2019
Dr. Jessica Williams, Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Converse, was honored by South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities at the…
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Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities to showcase young artists at Artists in Bloom on April 25
April 18, 2019
For the fifth year, TD Bank will present “Artists in Bloom,” a fundraising event benefitting the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (SCGSAH), on Thursday, April 25…
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Wofford to hold third annual TerrierStartUP Challenge
April 18, 2019
Students to pitch ideas in April 25 event for share of $10,000 seed money Wofford College juniors Duncan Williams and Grant Wollam can give great advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. After…
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Bob Jones University Board of Trustees hold spring meeting
April 18, 2019
The Bob Jones University Board of Trustees recently met for its annual spring meeting on the University campus. During the meeting, trustees approved the fiscal year 2020 operating and capital…
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Thomas Creek Brewery and the Greenville Scottish Games to release special ale next month
April 18, 2019
The Greenville Scottish Game’s Scottish Ale is coming back and with a new edition for 2019. The new limited special edition Whiskey Barrel Aged Gallabrae Scottish Ale will be released…
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Regional talent initiative launches at Upstate SC Alliance annual meeting
April 18, 2019
Initiative aims to help Upstate employers fill positions needed for growth Upstate industries have invested more than $20 billion and announced nearly 63,000 new jobs in the last five years.…
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Coldwell Banker Caine hosts launch of Washington on Main, luxury condominiums
April 18, 2019Coldwell Banker Caine announced its new partnership to manage the sales and marketing of Washington on Main, premier condominiums located in downtown Greenville. An official launch event took place Thursday,…
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Bitsy Cazel joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
April 17, 2019Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Bitsy Cazel as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Bitsy joins Caine with experience in administration, customer service and real estate assistance. Through…
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Furman faculty selected for National Humanities Center residencies
April 17, 2019
Furman University English professors Nicholas F. Radel and Michele Speitz have been selected for summer residencies at the National Humanities Center (NHC) in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The NHC…
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Furman Politics and International Affairs Professor Danielle Vinson receives SCICU Teaching Award
April 17, 2019
Furman Professor of Politics and International Affairs Danielle Vinson has been awarded a 2019 Excellence in Teaching Award from the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities, Inc. (SCICU). A faculty…
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AnMed Health earns Blue Distinction Centers Designation for Cardiac Care
April 17, 2019Blue Cross and Blue Shield recognized AnMed Health with a Blue Distinction Centers for Cardiac Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are…
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AnMed Health honored 2019 Extraordinary Women in Health
April 17, 2019AnMed Health honored 20 extraordinary women who display passion, energy, and commitment to health care. The women were recently recognized as AnMed Health’s 2019 Extraordinary Women in Healthcare at…
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Galen DeHay selected as a 2019-2020 Aspen Presidential Fellow
April 17, 2019
Galen DeHay, president elect at Tri-County Technical College, is among the 40 leaders nationwide selected by the Aspen Institute’s College Excellence Program to join the 2019-2020 class of the Aspen…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine March 2019 transactions
April 17, 2019
Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions for March of 2019: Sales Greenville: Pete Brett, CCIM, David Sigmon, CCIM and…
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First Community Corporation announces first quarter results and cash dividend
April 17, 2019
First Community Corporation (Nasdaq: FCCO), the holding company for First Community Bank, reported net income for the first quarter of 2019 of $2.50 million as compared to $2.71 million in the first quarter…
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FUEL bolsters client services team with seasoned Account Director
April 17, 2019FUEL, a marketing agency headquartered in downtown Greenville, SC and specializing in both digital and traditional services, has hired Ally Dodge as Senior Account Director. Ally brings more than 20…
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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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