Lisa R. Claxton joins Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
January 21, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that veteran labor and employment lawyer Lisa R. Claxton has joined the firm as Special Counsel in the Greenville office. Lisa has extensive experience investigating, researching,…
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Greenville Theatre announces new name
January 20, 2019
After over a year of surveys and community interviews, Greenville Little Theatre Board of Directors has voted unanimously to change its name to Greenville Theatre effective immediately. Greenville Theatre will transition for…
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Fuyao North America launching new Greenville County processing center
January 19, 2019Auto glass supplier creating 70 new jobs Fuyao North America Inc., a venture of China-based Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. (Fuyao Group), is launching a new processing center in…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces South Carolina’s next Adjutant General
January 18, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster announced that Major General R. Van McCarty will be South Carolina’s next Adjutant General. Maj. Gen. McCarty will become the first Adjutant General appointed by a governor…
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Wofford to construct new student residence hall
January 17, 2019
Wofford College has announced plans to construct a new 150-bed student residence hall in a prime location in the heart of campus. Construction on Jerome Johnson Richardson Hall, named in honor…
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O’Neal Inc. hires HR & Operations Coordinator
January 17, 2019
O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Sarah Hoffman as HR & Operations Coordinator. Hoffman has more than 4 years of human resources support experience in…
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BHSA recognizes Legislators of the Year
January 17, 2019
Senator Kevin Johnson was awarded the Behavioral Health Services Association (BHSA) Legislator of the Year for the SC Senate and Representative Richard “Richie” Yow was recognized as the Legislator of…
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Tony K. Cox named Vice Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission
January 17, 2019
Tony K. Cox, of Horry County, was named Vice Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, during the commission’s monthly meeting in…
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Robert D. “Robby” Robbins named Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission
January 17, 2019
Robert D. “Robby” Robbins, of Summerville, was named Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, during the commission’s monthly meeting in Columbia.…
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Fuyao North America launching new Greenville County processing center
January 17, 2019Auto Glass Supplier Creating 70 New Jobs Fuyao North America Inc., a venture of China-based Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. (Fuyao Group), is launching a new processing center in…
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Gov. McMaster, Senate President Peeler, House Speaker Lucas request state agency to develop new education funding formula
January 17, 2019Governor Henry McMaster, Senate President Harvey Peeler, and House Speaker Jay Lucas penned a letter to Frank Rainwater, Executive Director of the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office (RFA)…
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Rebuild Upstate announces new 2019 board leadership team
January 17, 2019Rebuild Upstate has elected new board officers for 2019. The new officers are John Boyanoski as board chair; Chip Reaves as vice-chair, Michael Cunningham as finance chair, Lisa Gilstrap as…
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NAI Columbia launches new partnership
January 17, 2019NAI Columbia, a full service commercial real estate firm, officially launched on January 1, 2019. The new company is a partnership with NAI Earle Furman (Greenville, SC) and eight local…
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First Community Corporation announces record annual earnings, fourth quarter earnings and increased cash dividend
January 17, 2019
Highlights Net income of $11.2 million in 2018 and $2.7 million for the fourth quarter Increased cash dividend to $0.11 per common share, the 68th consecutive quarter of cash dividends paid to common shareholders, highest dividend ever…
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NAI Columbia launches new partnership
January 17, 2019
NAI Columbia, a full service commercial real estate firm, officially launched on January 1, 2019. The new company is a partnership with NAI Earle Furman (Greenville, SC) and eight local…
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Rebuild Upstate announces new 2019 board leadership team
January 17, 2019
Rebuild Upstate has elected new board officers for 2019. The new officers are John Boyanoski as board chair; Chip Reaves as vice-chair, Michael Cunningham as finance chair, Lisa Gilstrap as…
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S.C. Ethics Bowl comes to Wofford
January 16, 2019
Ten high schools from around the state will compete Saturday, Jan. 26, in the inaugural South Carolina Regional High School Ethics Bowl at Wofford College, hosted by the Department of…
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The Baker School of Business offers #1 Online MBA program in South Carolina
January 16, 2019
The Citadel Graduate College offers the #1 Online MBA program in the state of South Carolina, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report in an announcement made Jan. 15. Of all…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands announces new Board of Directors members
January 16, 2019
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has announced the election of six new members to the Board of Directors serving a 22-county jurisdiction. The six new members…
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Nations first high speed chase warning system launches in South Carolina
January 16, 2019PursuitAlert, a warning system to notify the public in real time when an active high speed police chase is nearby, announces its launch in South Carolina. The Oconee County Sheriff’s…
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Bob Jones Academy announces change to Middle School program
January 16, 2019
Bob Jones Academy (BJA) recently announced that beginning in fall 2019 sixth grade will become part of the Middle School. The Middle School currently consists of seventh and eighth grades.…
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Statement from the SC Chamber of Commerce on Governor McMaster’s Fiscal Year 2019-20 Executive Budget
January 16, 2019SC Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Ted Pitts, released the following statement on the unveiling of Governor Henry McMaster’s Fiscal Year 2019-20 Executive Budget: “Governor McMaster’s Executive Budget focuses…
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UST names Scott Moore as President
January 16, 2019
As of December 2018, UST, Greenville S.C.-based logistical solutions company has named Scott Moore, President of UST. Moore has been with UST for 8 years and a Partner in the…
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GeoCarolinas Conference to be held in Charlotte March 4-5
January 16, 2019The Carolinas Chapter of the Geo-Institute announced the second GeoCarolinas Conference. The event will take place March 4 and 5, 2019 at the UNC Charlotte Center City in Charlotte, North…
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Spartanburg Water supports K-8 watershed education through Watershed Ecology Center support
January 16, 2019Grant supports programs targeted to 25,000 students in Spartanburg County SPARTANBURG – Spartanburg Water presented a $20,000 grant to the Watershed Ecology Center for use in teaching watershed protection…
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S.C. Department of Commerce Office of Innovation to launch Pen to Paper Tour
January 16, 2019
Statewide tour aims to connect the innovation community The S.C. Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation announced a Pen to Paper Tour of various innovation and incubator locations across…
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South Carolina counties receive more than $226 million in 2018 property tax payments
January 16, 2019
Property tax payments from SCANA and its subsidiaries, which are becoming Dominion Energy Company pays approximately $17 million more than last year Richland, Lexington counties receive largest payments SCANA Corporation…
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Young professionals host annual 1831 Gala to raise funds for local nonprofit
January 16, 2019From its founding in 1831 to present day, Spartanburg has a long history of philanthropy. As the community continues its energizing growth, young residents support the local organizations that make…
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Greenville Triumph add defender Evan Lee to inaugural season roster
January 16, 2019
Greenville Triumph SC bolsters its back line with the signing of defender Evan Lee. Lee will join the inaugural season roster pending league and federation approval. “Being a part of…
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South Carolina issuing February SNAP benefits early
January 16, 2019
February payments will be made Thursday because of government shutdown The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) will be issuing February Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits early as a result…
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Nations first high speed chase warning system launches in South Carolina
January 16, 2019
PursuitAlert, a warning system to notify the public in real time when an active high speed police chase is nearby, announces its launch in South Carolina. The Oconee County Sheriff’s…
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Young professionals host annual 1831 Gala to raise funds for local nonprofit
January 16, 2019From its founding in 1831 to present day, Spartanburg has a long history of philanthropy. As the community continues its energizing growth, young residents support the local organizations that make…
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Statement from the SC Chamber of Commerce on Governor McMaster’s Fiscal Year 2019-20 Executive Budget
January 16, 2019
SC Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Ted Pitts, released the following statement on the unveiling of Governor Henry McMaster’s Fiscal Year 2019-20 Executive Budget: “Governor McMaster’s Executive Budget focuses…
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Chamber announces 17 participants in its 2019 Minority Business Accelerator
January 15, 2019The Greenville Chamber kicked off its 2019 Minority Business Accelerator (MBA) program with 17 new and sustaining participants on January 8, 2019. MBA participants represent minority-owned, women-owned and veteran-owned…
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Sherman College Chiropractors named to Top 33 D.C.s of 2018
January 15, 2019More than a dozen Sherman College alumni, employees, trustees and supporters have been named to the Top 33 Chiropractors of 2018 list published by Schübel Vision Elite, which highlights “the…
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High Spirits Hospitality welcomes new Marketing Manager
January 15, 2019High Spirits Hospitality has added Carter Perry as its new Marketing Manager. A native of South Carolina, Perry received two bachelor’s degrees from The College of Charleston in business administration…
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Joyner Commercial announces January transactions
January 15, 2019Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors®, announced the following transactions completed by its team of commercial real estate professionals. Greg Huff represents the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster unveils Fiscal Year 2019-20 Executive Budget
January 15, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster announced the FY 2019-20 Executive Budget – a fiscally responsible budget that invests heavily in K-12 education, returns $200 million of surplus funds back to the taxpayers…
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docs24 Intent on Customizing, Revolutionizing Marketing Solutions with Addition of North American Operations in Greenville
January 15, 2019
Agile marketing, business content and brand management solution provider assists organizations globally by enhancing quality, ensuring consistency, improving efficiency of mission-critical messaging Edinburgh, Scotland-based docs24, a provider of a revolutionary…
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Sherman College Chiropractors named to Top 33 D.C.s of 2018
January 15, 2019More than a dozen Sherman College alumni, employees, trustees and supporters have been named to the Top 33 Chiropractors of 2018 list published by Schübel Vision Elite, which highlights “the…
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High Spirits Hospitality welcomes new Marketing Manager
January 15, 2019
High Spirits Hospitality has added Carter Perry as its new Marketing Manager. A native of South Carolina, Perry received two bachelor’s degrees from The College of Charleston in business administration…
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Joyner Commercial announces January transactions
January 15, 2019
Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors®, announced the following transactions completed by its team of commercial real estate professionals. Greg Huff represents the…
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BDS Technologies, LLC to develop first manufacturing facility in Laurens County
January 14, 2019Construction is underway on Hunter Industrial Park facility with $17 million investment BDS Technologies, LLC (BDS) has announced plans to develop a manufacturing operation in Laurens County. “BDS Technologies is…
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More South Carolina teachers leaving and more vacancies to fill in 2018-19
January 14, 2019
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) has released its South Carolina (SC) Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report. At the beginning of the 2018-19 school year, districts…
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Lumos Networks and Spirit Communications rebrand as SEGRA
January 14, 2019
New name marks launch of combined company dedicated to customers and employees Lumos Networks Corp. and Spirit Communications announced that the two companies have been rebranded as SEGRASM. In announcing…
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docs24 Intent on Customizing, Revolutionizing Marketing Solutions with Addition of North American Operations in Greenville
January 14, 2019Agile marketing, business content and brand management solution provider assists organizations globally by enhancing quality, ensuring consistency, improving efficiency of mission-critical messaging Edinburgh, Scotland-based docs24, a provider of a revolutionary…
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Furman Undergraduate Evening Studies engages business community with 2019 Advisory Council
January 14, 2019
Furman University’s Undergraduate Evening Studies (UES) has announced the new members of its 2019 Advisory Council, which supports and advocates for the program that provides working adults the opportunity to…
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Greenville County Redevelopment Authority announces a notice of funding availability for the new Greenville County Affordable Housing Fund
January 14, 2019
The Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA) announces the Availability of Funding for the newly established Greenville County Affordable Housing Fund (GCAHF) and is requesting proposals from non-profit and for-profit housing developers.…
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O’Neal Inc. Senior Project Manager
January 14, 2019
O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Allen Wilson as Senior Project Manager. Wilson has more than 30 years of engineering and construction experience. He previously…
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O’Neal Inc. hires Architect
January 14, 2019
O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Michael Brown as Architect. Brown has more than 5 years of architecture experience. He previously worked for Cor3 Design…
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