Nationally recognized transportation lawyers announce new firm with focus on transportation and logistics
April 3, 2019
Two nationally recognized transportation lawyers, Robert D. Moseley, and C. Fredrick Marcinak, launch a new law firm, Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP (MMLG). “We are excited to start this new…
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The Heirloom Companies earns national distinction
April 3, 2019
For nine years running, work designed and/or produced by The Heirloom Companies was honored by the National Ornamental and Miscellaneous Metals Association (NOMMA) during its 2019 Ernest Wiemann Top Job…
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DHL Supply Chain constructing new $100 million distribution center in Dorchester County
April 3, 2019
Global Logistics Provider Expected to Create Approximately 450 New Jobs DHL Supply Chain announced plans to construct a new distribution and warehousing park in Dorchester County that will open in…
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Second annual #Teach864 Night honors and features teachers
April 3, 2019
Public Education Partners (PEP) has again partnered with Greenville County Schools (GCS) and the Greenville Drive to honor teachers and celebrate #Teach864 Night at Fluor Field on Tuesday, April 9.…
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South Carolina Aquarium to visit The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
April 3, 2019
The Mary Black Foundation announced funding that has made a partnership possible between the South Carolina Aquarium and The Children’s Museum of the Upstate – Spartanburg. On April 10th and…
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Pursuing Excellence: When Did You Learn To Practice?
April 3, 2019
By Connie Cleveland My aunt came to visit me soon after I opened the Dog Trainers Workshop. She was trying to be supportive of her niece who had “gone…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Nick Nicholson to receive Compleat Lawyer Award
April 2, 2019
Nick Nicholson, Managing Director of Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, has been recognized as a 2019 Gold Compleat Lawyer by the University of South Carolina School of Law Alumni Council and will…
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Multi-Pack expanding current Greenville County facility
April 2, 2019
$16.3 million investment to consolidate sales and production operations Multi-Pack announced plans to grow its existing Greenville County operations. The company’s $16.3 million investment is projected to create 72 new…
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Greenwood Fabricating and Plating expanding existing Greenwood County operations
April 2, 2019
$17.1 million investment to create 31 additional jobs Greenwood Fabricating and Plating announced plans to expand its existing Greenwood County manufacturing operations. The company’s $17.1 million investment is projected to create…
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Southern First hires Chief Banking Officer
April 2, 2019
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the appointment of Cal Hurst as Executive Vice President, Chief Banking Officer. Hurst has worked in the banking industry…
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Greenville Country Club expands food and beverage department
April 2, 2019
Greenville Country Club (GCC), one of the Southeast’s most historic and prestigious country clubs, has expanded its Food and Beverage department with the addition of Michael Pili as Food and…
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Rebuild Upstate granted GuideStar’s 2019 Platinum Seal of Transparency
April 2, 2019
Rebuild Upstate was awarded GuideStar’s 2019 Platinum Seal of Transparency for the second year in a row. This award is the highest level of recognition that GuideStar gives to nonprofit…
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OTO Development earns three awards from Marriott International
April 2, 2019
OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, has received three top awards from Marriott International. The Spartanburg SC-based hotelier was named CONNECT Developer of the Year – for the second…
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Award winning and nationally acclaimed Creative Director joins UMG and 3Fold
April 2, 2019
Award winning creative director Ken Ratcliffe was recently named Executive Creative Director for UniComm Media Group (UMG) and 3Fold, two sister advertising agencies offering marketing, digital, creative and consulting services…
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Matt Johnson announces run for District One seat
April 2, 2019
Joined by his family, Greenville native and local attorney, Matt Johnson, formally filed to run as a Democratic candidate for the City Council District One seat. Johnson is also committed…
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Top Grossing Movies – April 1, 2019
April 1, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Rank Title Rating Distributor Wk Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Dumbo PG Disney 1 4,259 $45,990,748 $45,990,748 2 Us R Universal 2 3,743 $33,229,640…
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Aluma Sue Samuels named Furman director of bands
April 1, 2019
Sue Samuels, a 1987 Furman University graduate, has been named director of bands for the Furman Department of Music. Samuels, who fills the post of retiring music faculty member Leslie…
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Spartanburg Water Construction Manager honored with industry award
April 1, 2019
Janet Cann, P.E., wins Henry E. Gibson Service Award Spartanburg Water Construction Manager Janet Cann, P.E., was recently awarded at the Water Environment Association of South Carolina’s (WEASC) statewide conference.…
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SCCADVASA launches healthy relationships campaign to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 1, 2019Digital campaign aimed at teens and young adults demonstrates qualities of healthy relationships The South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) recognizes the eighteenth annual Sexual Assault…
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CommunityWorks announces new President & CEO
April 1, 2019
CommunityWorks, a non-profit financial organization, announced Tammie Hoy-Hawkins as the new President & CEO, beginning in January 2020. Hoy-Hawkins is replacing Deborah McKetty, former founding President & CEO of CommunityWorks,…
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King Law offices expands to Spartanburg
April 1, 2019King Law Offices, a multi practice law firm committed to providing relationship-focused service that changes people’s lives in North and South Carolina, has opened its third South Carolina office in…
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Countybank names new Commercial team member
April 1, 2019
Wells Dunlap Promoted to Commercial Relationship Manager Countybank announce the promotion of Rufus Thornwell “Wells” Dunlap, V, to the role of Commercial Relationship Manager. Dunlap joined Countybank in 2013 and…
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United Community Bank names new Chief Risk and Commercial Credit officers
April 1, 2019
United Community Bank has recently elevated two of its employees to new positions within the risk management division of the company. Rob Edwards, former Chief Credit Officer, has been named…
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Carolina Alliance Bank joins Park National organization
April 1, 2019
Park National Corporation (Park) and CAB Financial Corporation announced the completion of their previously announced merger transaction. Effective today, CAB has merged with and into Park. With the merger, CAB’s banking…
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Tacos & Tequila Fiesta expands list of activities and sponsors
March 29, 2019
As if wowing your taste buds wasn’t enough, the third annual Tacos & Tequila Fiesta, presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila, will be entertaining attendees with professional wrestling matches, taco…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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