United Way celebrates National Philanthropy day by honoring supporters
December 3, 2018United Way of the Piedmont announced our honorees for this year’s National Philanthropy Day Awards. National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) is celebrated by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and hundreds…
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Mungo Homes acquired by Clayton Properties Group
December 3, 2018
Family-Owned Mungo Homes Joins Clayton’s Family of Builders Clayton Properties Group®, a division of Clayton Home Building Group® and a Berkshire Hathaway company, today acquired nationally recognized Mungo Homes (Mungo).…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation recognizes 75 years of impact and announces future plans
December 3, 2018
Throughout the year, The Spartanburg County Foundation has recognized its 75th anniversary by focusing on community impact. At the onset of 2018, the Foundation set a target goal to increase…
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Find Great People expands Columbia services, staff
December 3, 2018
FGP, Find Great People has expanded its Columbia, South Carolina office, adding business development and talent acquisition consultants, to broaden the company’s executive search, direct hire and staffing services in…
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United Way celebrates National Philanthropy day by honoring supporters
December 3, 2018
United Way of the Piedmont announced our honorees for this year’s National Philanthropy Day Awards. National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) is celebrated by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and hundreds…
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Bosch expanding Anderson County operations
December 1, 2018
Company investing additional $45 million in facility Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, is expanding its existing Anderson County operations. To accommodate the company’s continued growth, Bosch…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces the next Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education
December 1, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster announced former South Carolina state Senator Wes Hayes as the next Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education. “Wes Hayes has served the state of South Carolina…
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Blue Sky processing LLC launching Beaufort County operations
December 1, 2018Hemp Processor to Create 16 New Jobs Blue Sky Processing LLC, a processer of hemp fiber for a variety of applications, announced plans to locate new operations in Beaufort County.…
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The Capital Corporation advises ImageQuix, Inc. on its sale to ASG
November 30, 2018Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of ImageQuix, Inc (headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina) to Alpine SG, LLC (“ASG”, headquartered in Walnut Creek, California). ImageQuix is…
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Jackson hires Pinkham, Reyes and Nicosia
November 30, 2018Jaclyn Pinkham, Tania Reyes and Mike Nicosia Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Jaclyn Pinkham as account representative, Tania Reyes as…
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Two School Leaders from Greenville County selected for State Awards
November 30, 2018The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named two school leaders from the Greenville County School District as 2019 Elementary Assistant Principal the Year and 2019 Elementary Principal…
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South Carolina Department of Education and Education Oversight Committee release new school report cards
November 30, 2018
The South Carolina Department of Education and Education Oversight Committee released school and district report cards as part of the state’s merged state and federal accountability system. The 2018 report…
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Global Alliance for South Carolina announces collaborative funding opportunity
November 30, 2018
South Carolina-Estonia Industry R&D Program Launches Initial Request for Project Proposals . In a ceremony at the South Carolina Department of Commerce, Jim Melville, President and CEO of the Global…
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The Capital Corporation advises ImageQuix, Inc. on its sale to ASG
November 30, 2018
Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of ImageQuix, Inc (headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina) to Alpine SG, LLC (“ASG”, headquartered in Walnut Creek, California). ImageQuix is…
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Jackson hires Pinkham, Reyes and Nicosia
November 30, 2018Jaclyn Pinkham, Tania Reyes and Mike Nicosia Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Jaclyn Pinkham as account representative, Tania Reyes as…
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Global Location Strategies hires business analyst
November 29, 2018Global Location Strategies (GLS) has hired Parker Wyatt as a business analyst. Primary responsibilities are gathering and analyzing data to aid site selection decisions. Data is collected from a wide…
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Debra Miller named SC Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year
November 29, 2018
Debra Miller, assistant principal of Nation Ford High School in York School District Four (Fort Mill School District), has been named the 2019 South Carolina Secondary Assistant Principal of the…
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Sundaram-Clayton Limited expanding Dorchester County operations
November 29, 2018Company Investing $40 million to Create 100 New Jobs Sundaram-Clayton Limited (SCL), a leading Indian manufacturer and supplier of aluminum cast products to global original equipment manufacturers, today announced that it…
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CDS receives $17,000 from Ned Marshall Memorial Golf Tournament
November 29, 2018The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) received $17,000 from the Ned Marshall Memorial Golf Tournament hosted by AC Controls. Ned Marshall was a beloved employee of AC Controls for 30…
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GCM welcomes new team members
November 29, 2018Greer Community Ministries announces the addition of two new team members. Shelly Bierwiler joins the nonprofit as the events coordinator and Zach Holcombe is the new accountant. “We are excited…
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VentureSouth announces investment in SENTIO
November 29, 2018
VentureSouth announced its investment in SENTIO, a South Carolina-based software-as-a-service human resource tool. SENTIO’s proprietary platform aims to make the hiring process more effective by discovering what top performers within an…
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Sherman College recognizes employee anniversary milestones
November 29, 2018Each year, Sherman College recognizes employees who have reached milestone anniversary dates. The college is fortunate to have very loyal employees, including many who have dedicated large portions of their…
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$2 million gift from a Greenville Technical College graduate will help others succeed
November 29, 2018Les Gardner, Nancy Anderson, Dodie Anderson, Randi Berry, and Dr. Keith Miller. Nancy and Randi are Dodie’s daughters. A graduate’s gift to the Greenville Tech Foundation is intended to…
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Sherman College recognizes employee anniversary milestones
November 29, 2018
Each year, Sherman College recognizes employees who have reached milestone anniversary dates. The college is fortunate to have very loyal employees, including many who have dedicated large portions of their…
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Global Location Strategies hires business analyst
November 29, 2018
Global Location Strategies (GLS) has hired Parker Wyatt as a business analyst. Primary responsibilities are gathering and analyzing data to aid site selection decisions. Data is collected from a wide…
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QEMS, Inc. announces York County operations
November 28, 2018
Quality Electronic Manufacturing Services, Inc. (QEMS), a provider of electronics manufacturing services, announced that it has located new operations in York County. The company’s $7.6 million investment is projected to…
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Furman University Board of Trustees welcomes four new members
November 28, 2018
The Furman University Board of Trustees welcomed four new members to the board during its recent fall meeting. The new trustees are David L. Hauser ’73 of Charlotte, North Carolina;…
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Flock and Rally earns two IABC/SC Palmetto Awards
November 28, 2018Integrated communications agency earns multiple awards in marketing communication category Flock and Rally, the women-owned integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., was honored with two 2018 Palmetto Awards by…
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LCK Report: South Carolina Construction Activity is Up
November 28, 2018
Research & Forecast Report Q3-2018 SOUTH CAROLINA | CONSTRUCTION TRENDS Key Takeaways Statewide construction activity has risen from one year ago and the market has an optimistic business…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes Jervey Eye Group as new client
November 28, 2018Infinity Marketing is excited to announce it has added Jervey Eye Group, an Upstate eyecare provider, to its expanding client roster. Infinity will manage numerous topline media and creative services…
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SC Chamber recognizes Excellence in Workplace Diversity Award honorees
November 28, 2018
The SC Chamber honored the winners and finalists of its annual Excellence in Workplace Diversity Awards at the 39th Annual Summit at Kiawah Island on November 27, 2018. This award recognizes…
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Flock and Rally earns two IABC/SC Palmetto Awards
November 28, 2018
Integrated communications agency earns multiple awards in marketing communication category Flock and Rally, the women-owned integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., was honored with two 2018 Palmetto Awards by…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes Jervey Eye Group as new client
November 28, 2018
Infinity Marketing is excited to announce it has added Jervey Eye Group, an Upstate eyecare provider, to its expanding client roster. Infinity will manage numerous topline media and creative services…
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DHEC encourages testing for World AIDS Day 2018
November 27, 2018
The 30th anniversary of World AIDS Day will be observed this Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is encouraging South Carolinians to get…
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GreenWood, Inc. achieves Carolina Star VPP status for Workplace Safety and Health
November 27, 2018GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance and construction solutions provider, has been approved by the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) to participate in the Carolina Star Voluntary Protection Program…
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Clemson: Troubling statistics spark new effort to recruit chemical engineers
November 27, 2018
One of the toughest challenges in engineering is coming sharply into focus as a group of professors begins fanning out across the South to recruit doctoral students to Clemson University.…
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The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards Public Policy Impact grant to Institute for Child Success
November 27, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards Public Policy Impact grant to Institute for Child Success, an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit research and policy organization dedicated to the success of…
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CHE unveils new website: GetSmartSC.com featuring The Palmetto Calculator
November 27, 2018
The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) announced today it has launched a new website called GetSmartSC.com featuring the Palmetto Calculator. These tools, created in response to feedback from school counselors, parents,…
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S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director resigns
November 27, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster announced Cheryl Stanton’s resignation as Executive Director of the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), effective December 7, 2018. Originally nominated to lead the agency by…
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GreenWood, Inc. achieves Carolina Star VPP status for Workplace Safety and Health
November 27, 2018GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance and construction solutions provider, has been approved by the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) to participate in the Carolina Star Voluntary Protection Program…
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Top Grossing Movies – November 26
November 26, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 11/23/2018 to 11/29/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Ralph Breaks The Internet PG Disney 1 4,017 $56,237,634…
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General Motors accelerates transformation
November 26, 2018
General Motors (NYSE: GM) will accelerate its transformation for the future, building on the comprehensive strategy it laid out in 2015 to strengthen its core business, capitalize on the future of…
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It’s Really Not That Hard to Prevent a Crisis (Sometimes)
November 26, 2018
By Erin Sanders Senior Communications Advisor with NP Strategy Corporate crises happen every day, and some are simply unavoidable. You can run a tight ship and develop a top-notch…
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McNair attorneys selected as members of the J. Bratton Davis American Inn of Court
November 26, 2018McNair announced Michael Weaver and Weyman Carter (pictured) have been selected as members of the J. Bratton Davis American Inn of Court. Michael Weaver joins as an associate member, and…
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McNair attorneys selected as members of the J. Bratton Davis American Inn of Court
November 26, 2018
McNair announced Michael Weaver (pictured) and Weyman Carter have been selected as members of the J. Bratton Davis American Inn of Court. Michael Weaver joins as an associate member, and Weyman…
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GrandSouth Bancorporation completes private placement of $10 million of subordinated notes
November 25, 2018
GrandSouth Bancorporation, the holding company for GrandSouth Bank, completed a private issuance of 6.50% Fixed-to-Floating Subordinated Term Notes, in the principal amount of $10 million. Unless prepaid earlier, the notes mature…
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Heyward Hilliard joins Make-A-Wish® South Carolina board of directors
November 25, 2018Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announced that Heyward Hilliard, Vice President of Operations at HMR Veterans Services, Inc., has been elected to the chapter’s board of directors. “We are overjoyed to add…
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First Horizon Foundation’s grant process live
November 25, 2018Fresh off of the 25 Years of Giving Campaign, the First Horizon Foundation is accepting nonprofit funding requests for its next grant cycle. Eligible nonprofits are encouraged to submit their…
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Heyward Hilliard joins Make-A-Wish® South Carolina board of directors
November 25, 2018
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announced that Heyward Hilliard, Vice President of Operations at HMR Veterans Services, Inc., has been elected to the chapter’s board of directors. “We are overjoyed to add…
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First Horizon Foundation’s grant process live
November 25, 2018
Fresh off of the 25 Years of Giving Campaign, the First Horizon Foundation is accepting nonprofit funding requests for its next grant cycle. Eligible nonprofits are encouraged to submit their…
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