Executive Director Marcia S. Adams to continue to lead S.C. Department of Administration
December 10, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster announced that Marcia S. Adams will continue serving as the Executive Director of the South Carolina Department of Administration. Following the Government Restructuring Act of 2014, former…
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Bicycle Corporation of America growing its Clarendon County operations
December 10, 2018Product line expansion to create 65 new jobs Bicycle Corporation of America (BCA) announced plans to expand its existing production operations in Clarendon County. The company’s $5 million investment is…
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HSSC CEO Kenneth R. Deans Jr. accepted into Forbes Nonprofit Council
December 10, 2018
Forbes Nonprofit Council Is an Invitation-Only Community for Chief Executives in Successful Nonprofit Organizations Kenneth R. Deans Jr., President and CEO of Health Sciences South Carolina (HSSC), has been accepted into…
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Director Freddie B. Pough to continue to lead S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice
December 10, 2018Governor Henry McMaster today announced that Freddie B. Pough will continue serving as the director of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). First named acting director in January…
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Capgemini cuts ribbon on new security operations center in the BullStreet District
December 10, 2018Global consulting giant opens new facility on second floor of First Base Building at BullStreet in downtown Columbia, S.C. Joined by leaders from across South Carolina, global consulting giant Capgemini…
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RealOp Investments adds Andrea White as Acquisitions Analyst
December 10, 2018RealOp Investments has hired Andrea White as an Acquisitions Analyst. White comes to RealOp with over 10 years of experience in real estate analysis, most recently serving as a Director…
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United Community Bank Angel Tree provides over 300 holiday gifts to Upstate children
December 10, 2018United Community Bank announced its Upstate branches provided 354 Christmas gifts to local children through its annual Angel Tree program. Participating branches placed Christmas trees in their lobbies with “Be…
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Infinity Marketing media team expands
December 10, 2018
Infinity Marketing, the Upstate’s award-winning marketing firm, is thrilled to welcome Amber Paul as Senior Media Buyer and Bethany Mlinar as Media Coordinator, expanding its Media Division and furthering team…
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United Community Bank Angel Tree provides over 300 holiday gifts to Upstate children
December 10, 2018
United Community Bank announced its Upstate branches provided 354 Christmas gifts to local children through its annual Angel Tree program. Participating branches placed Christmas trees in their lobbies with “Be…
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RealOp Investments adds Andrea White as Acquisitions Analyst
December 10, 2018
RealOp Investments has hired Andrea White as an Acquisitions Analyst. White comes to RealOp with over 10 years of experience in real estate analysis, most recently serving as a Director…
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Capgemini cuts ribbon on new security operations center in the BullStreet District
December 10, 2018
Global consulting giant opens new facility on second floor of First Base Building at BullStreet in downtown Columbia, S.C. Joined by leaders from across South Carolina, global consulting giant Capgemini…
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Dominion Energy recognized as national leader in management practices, military friendly policies
December 6, 2018
Dominion Energy is being recognized as one of the most effectively managed companies in the U.S. and for its longstanding commitment to veterans and their families. The recognition comes from…
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KeyMark adds two key members to operations team
December 6, 2018
KeyMark, a leading provider of business process automation solutions and value-added reseller, announced today that it has added two additional full-time employees at its headquarters in Pickens County. “We’re thrilled…
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Graham, Scott announce key funding to increase South Carolina port system’s capacity and efficiency
December 6, 2018U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) announced a $25 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to…
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Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt to continue to lead S.C. Department of Commerce
December 6, 2018
Gov. Henry McMaster announced that Robert M. Hitt III will continue serving in his role as Secretary of Commerce at the South Carolina Department of Commerce. Secretary Hitt was appointed…
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KV Final launching new Spartanburg County operations
December 6, 2018
Automotive Supplier to Create 50 Positions KV Final, a Czech developer and producer of metal parts for the automotive industry, is locating its new operations in Spartanburg County. The company’s…
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CarolinaPower wins ABC “Excellence in Construction Award” for distinguished work on Operating Room renovation
December 6, 2018CarolinaPower, a leading electrical contractor based in Upstate S.C., recently received a 2018 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) for the company’s distinguished performance…
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Jackson consolidates Greenville area offices with move to BridgeWay Station
December 6, 2018Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has moved to BridgeWay Station, the planned mixed-use development off Interstate 385. The company’s new address…
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Greenville to be test site for a new type of concrete infused with nanoparticles
December 6, 2018U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities will host the world’s largest test of the groundbreaking concrete A downtown parking lot owned by the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities…
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Jena Thomas wins the 701 CCA Prize 2018
December 6, 2018701 CCA Prize 2018 Winner Jena Thomas, photo courtesy of Jamar Riley Spartanburg, S.C., artist Jena Thomas won the 701 CCA Prize 2018 for South Carolina artists 40 years and younger.…
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DeepBD launching its first Charleston County operations
December 6, 2018High-tech artificial intelligence company creating 30 new jobs DeepBD, a developer and operator of artificial intelligence platforms, announced new operations in Charleston County. The company’s $1.6 million investment is projected…
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Jackson consolidates Greenville area offices with move to BridgeWay Station
December 6, 2018
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has moved to BridgeWay Station, the planned mixed-use development off Interstate 385. The company’s new address…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation welcomes Vic Bailey as New Trustee
December 6, 2018
The Spartanburg County Foundation announced the election of Vollie C. (Vic) Bailey, III to the Board of Trustees for a term of seven years. Mr. Bailey received his Bachelor of…
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CarolinaPower wins ABC “Excellence in Construction Award” for distinguished work on Operating Room renovation
December 6, 2018
CarolinaPower, a leading electrical contractor based in Upstate S.C., recently received a 2018 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) for the company’s distinguished performance…
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Greenville to be test site for a new type of concrete infused with nanoparticles
December 6, 2018
U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities will host the world’s largest test of the groundbreaking concrete A downtown parking lot owned by the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities…
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Copper Dome Strategies expands governmental relations team
December 5, 2018Copper Dome Strategies announced that Chris Neeley will join the firm as a governmental relations consultant. Chris will work in and expand Copper Dome’s presence in local, state, federal and…
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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas Chapter presents 2018 Excellence in Construction Awards
December 5, 2018Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas Chapter honored over 70 projects collectively worth $950 million at the 17th annual Excellence in Construction Awards Gala on November 15, 2018, in Charlotte.…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation welcomes Vic Bailey as New Trustee
December 5, 2018The Spartanburg County Foundation announced the election of Vollie C. (Vic) Bailey, III to the Board of Trustees for a term of seven years. Mr. Bailey received his Bachelor of…
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Crawford Strategy welcomes Jonny Redfield as senior graphic designer
December 5, 2018
Crawford Strategy, a full-service agency committed to providing strategic and creative communications solutions to businesses, recently welcomed Jonny Redfield as a senior graphic designer. In his role on the agency’s…
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AnMed Health Foundation Executive Director awarded the designation of Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
December 5, 2018
Tim Self, the executive director of the AnMed Health Foundation, has received the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation. Self joined more than 6,300 professionals around the world who hold…
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Addiction Policy Forum launches statewide resource to address the addiction crisis in South Carolina
December 5, 2018
Addiction Policy Forum, a leading addiction nonprofit, has expanded its Addiction Resource Center (ARC) to include a database of treatment resources, facilities, and healthcare providers specific to South Carolina residents. The ARC offers…
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VentureSouth announces investment in Sharpen
December 5, 2018
Adding to their already record-breaking year of investments and financial returns, VentureSouth is pleased to announce another new investment. Last week, VentureSouth closed a Series Seed investment in Sharpen, a technology company that provides award-winning…
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DRÄXLMAIER completes new Spartanburg County expansion
December 5, 2018
Company creates an additional 460 jobs in Duncan, S.C. The DRÄXLMAIER Group, one of the world’s top automotive suppliers, has completed a new expansion of its existing manufacturing operations in…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS recognized by Aires as a top real estate brokerage partner for 2018
December 5, 2018Aires, a global relocation solutions provider, recently hosted the fifth annual Aires Broker Network Summit at the historic Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Organized to recognize Aires’ top…
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Infinity Marketing promotes media team members Chris Sweeney and Abbey West
December 5, 2018Infinity Marketing continues to advance its Media Department as the company has promoted two key team members: Chris Sweeney to Senior Data Analyst and Abbey West to Assistant Media…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS recognized by Aires as a top real estate brokerage partner for 2018
December 5, 2018
Aires, a global relocation solutions provider, recently hosted the fifth annual Aires Broker Network Summit at the historic Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Organized to recognize Aires’ top…
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Infinity Marketing promotes media team members Chris Sweeney and Abbey West
December 5, 2018Infinity Marketing continues to advance its Media Department as the company has promoted two key team members: Chris Sweeney to Senior Data Analyst and Abbey West to Assistant Media…
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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas chapter presents 2018 Excellence in Construction Awards
December 5, 2018
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas Chapter honored over 70 projects collectively worth $950 million at the 17th annual Excellence in Construction Awards Gala on November 15, 2018. The Excellence…
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Copper Dome Strategies expands governmental relations team
December 5, 2018
Copper Dome Strategies is pleased to announce that Chris Neeley will join the firm as a governmental relations consultant. Chris will work in and expand Copper Dome’s presence in local,…
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Chapman Cultural Center builds Arts Studios with support from the Timken Family Foundation of Canton, Ohio
December 4, 2018Chapman Cultural Center is pleased to announce it received an $80,000 grant from the Timken Family Foundation of Canton, Ohio. The grant will support the construction of a 3D Metal…
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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas Chapter presents 2018 Excellence in Construction Awards
December 4, 2018Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas Chapter honored over 70 projects collectively worth $950 million at the 17th annual Excellence in Construction Awards Gala on November 15, 2018, in Charlotte.…
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Agtruss, Inc. expanding its Lee County operations
December 4, 2018Agricultural truss manufacturer creating 25 new jobs Agtruss, Inc., a leading manufacturer of agricultural trusses for the poultry and livestock industries, is expanding its Lee County operations. The company’s $2.8…
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Carolina Financial Corporation announces stock repurchase plan
December 4, 2018
Carolina Financial Corporation announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has approved a plan to repurchase up to $25,000,000 in shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per…
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Liberty Fellowship announces 15th Class of Fellows
December 4, 2018
Bringing experience that stretches from Cameroon to the Arctic Circle, the 21 new Liberty Fellows are accomplished leaders who have committed to work collectively to push South Carolina toward its…
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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas Chapter presents 2018 Excellence in Construction Awards
December 4, 2018
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas Chapter honored over 70 projects collectively worth $950 million at the 17th annual Excellence in Construction Awards Gala on November 15, 2018, in Charlotte.…
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Pope Flynn receives two Tier 1 Public Finance rankings for Columbia and Charlotte, One Tier 2 Public Finance National Ranking from the 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list
December 3, 2018
Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has received two Tier 1 metropolitan rankings in public finance — one for Columbia, SC, and one…
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Immedion welcomes Scott Teets to the facilities team
December 3, 2018
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of Cloud, data center and managed IT services, is pleased to welcome Scott Teets as Facilities Technician for their Columbia, SC location. In his new…
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Clemson names new executive vice president for finance and operations
December 3, 2018
Clemson University today announced that Anthony E. Wagner, currently executive vice president for finance at Augusta University and the affiliated Augusta University Health System, will become executive vice president for…
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The Capital Corporation advises ImageQuix, Inc. on its Sale to ASG
December 3, 2018The Capital Corporation announced the sale of ImageQuix, Inc (headquartered in Greenville, S.C.) to Alpine SG, LLC (“ASG”, headquartered in Walnut Creek, California). ImageQuix is a software-as-a-system (SaaS) model, e-commerce company serving the…
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Top Grossing Movies – December 3
December 3, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 11/30/2018 to 12/06/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Ralph Breaks The Internet PG Disney 2 4,017 $25,566,945…
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