The Cliffs names Corbett Rourk executive chef of The Cliffs at Glassy
January 22, 2019
The Cliffs is pleased to announce Chef Corbett Rourk has been named executive chef of The Cliffs at Glassy, located just outside Greenville. In this role he leads the culinary…
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RealtyLink completes funding of its first real estate investment fund
January 22, 2019
RealtyLink, LLC, a full-service commercial real estate developer, announces the funding completion of the first RealtyLink Fund. The Fund is comprised of five properties with 100% occupancy in retail shopping…
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Infinity Marketing unveils new website for Greenwood Capital
January 22, 2019
Infinity Marketing has launched a refreshed website for its client, Greenwood Capital. Greenwood Capital’s website was revamped with an optimized user experience that reflects the local and global aspects of…
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Jackson hires Josh Harm as account representative
January 22, 2019
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Josh Harm as an account representative. Harm comes to Jackson from VantagePoint Marketing where…
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Third Annual Tacos & Tequila Fiesta coming back to Greenville
January 22, 2019
The third annual Tacos & Tequila Fiesta, presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila, is coming back to downtown Greenville. Produced by High Spirits Events, this high-energy is set to take…
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Home Team BBQ to open in Greenville
January 21, 2019
Home Team BBQ announce the opening of its sixth location and expansion into the booming community of Greenville, SC. Based out of Charleston, the award-winning barbecue restaurant is slated to…
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Highlands Food & Wine Festival selects Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) as Agency-of-Record
January 21, 2019The Highlands Food & Wine Festival, an annual food, wine and music gala in the Town of Highlands, N.C., has selected Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) to provide strategic planning,…
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Springbrook BCBA Therapist receives award from leading Autism publication
January 21, 2019
William Killion, PhD, a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst with Greenville, S.C.-based Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health residential treatment center for youth, has been recognized by Autism Parenting Magazine as “Top Autism…
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Jervey Eye Group expands with new location in Greenville
January 21, 2019
Jervey Eye Group, PA, announced it has recently opened a new facility for advanced intraocular surgery and comprehensive eye care services at 5 Stevens Street in Greenville. This office and…
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GrandSouth Bancorporation reports fourth quarter 2018 earnings of $1.8 million
January 21, 2019
GrandSouth Bancorporation, the holding company for GrandSouth Bank, reported fourth quarter growth in total assets of $35.9 million, or 4.85%, bringing total assets to $776.2 million as of December 31, 2018. The asset growth…
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High Spirits Hospitality welcomes three interns for spring
January 21, 2019High Spirits Hospitality has added three interns for the spring season, Rachel Ritter, Morgan Moja and Meg McAnally. Rachel Ritter joins the hospitality group as the social media and marketing…
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SCBIO announces 2019 Executive Committee for state’s life sciences organization board of directors
January 21, 2019Leadership team provides strategic blend of economic development, industry, higher education expertise SCBIO has announced its 2019 Executive Committee following formal confirmation at the life science organization’s December 2018 meeting…
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Lisa R. Claxton joins Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
January 21, 2019Haynsworth 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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Director Jerry Adger to continue leading S.C. Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services
January 21, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster announced that Jerry Adger will continue serving as the director of the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS). Director Adger was originally appointed…
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Creative agency Brains on Fire announces successful transfer of ownership
January 21, 2019
Creative agency and certified B Corporation, Brains On Fire Inc., has announced the successful transfer of ownership from Founder and President Robbin Phillips, to Chief Financial Officer, Brandy Amidon, and Los Angeles…
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SCBIO announces 2019 Executive Committee for state’s life sciences organization board of directors
January 21, 2019
Leadership team provides strategic blend of economic development, industry, higher education expertise SCBIO has announced its 2019 Executive Committee following formal confirmation at the life science organization’s December 2018 meeting…
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High Spirits Hospitality welcomes three interns for spring
January 21, 2019
High Spirits Hospitality has added three interns for the spring season, Rachel Ritter, Morgan Moja and Meg McAnally. Rachel Ritter joins the hospitality group as the social media and marketing…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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