The Cliffs announces $171 million in real estate sales In 2018
January 9, 2019The Cliffs, a collection of seven private luxury mountain and lake club communities in the western Carolinas, announced that 271 transactions totaling nearly $171 million closed in 2018 in combined…
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Central Packaging and Crating, Inc. expanding Greenwood County operations
January 9, 2019Company investing more than $6 million in continued growth Central Packaging and Crating, Inc., a manufacturer of wooden, heat-treated pallets, is expanding its operations in Greenwood County. The company’s $6…
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SC State secures bridge to education with SC Technical College System partnership
January 9, 2019L-R: SC Technical College System Executive Vice President Hope Rivers, SCTCS President Dr. Tim Hardee, SC State President James E. Clark and SC State Provost Dr. Learie B. Luke celebrate…
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CarolinaPower hires Michael Sease as Business Development Manager
January 9, 2019
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, has hired Michael Sease as Business Development Manager. Based in the company’s Upstate (S.C.) office, Sease will focus…
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The Cliffs announces $171 million in real estate sales In 2018
January 9, 2019
The Cliffs, a collection of seven private luxury mountain and lake club communities in the western Carolinas, announced that 271 transactions totaling nearly $171 million closed in 2018 in combined…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer awarded exclusive leasing and commercial management of NOMA Office Tower in downtown Greenville
January 8, 2019Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer has been selected by Greenville Main Street Office, LLC to provide exclusive leasing representation and commercial property management services for NOMA Office Tower located at…
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Vizbii Technologies receives SC Launch, Inc. investment
January 8, 2019
SCRA announces an SC Launch, Inc. investment in Charleston-based Vizbii Technologies. The $200,000 investment is the first for the company that was accepted into SC Launch, SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, in…
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Central Packaging and Crating, Inc. expanding Greenwood County operations
January 8, 2019Company investing more than $6 million in continued growth Central Packaging and Crating, Inc., a manufacturer of wooden, heat-treated pallets, is expanding its operations in Greenwood County. The company’s $6…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
January 8, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina is pleased to announce the following select recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave…
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Campus construction creates learning lab for tomorrow’s builders and designers
January 8, 2019
Clemson University is in the midst of the largest campus development initiative in its history, implementing a facilities plan designed to help place it in the public eye among the…
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The Creative Circus’ David Haan to speak at Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails on January 23
January 8, 2019Big ad agency veteran now leads one of the top portfolio schools in the country Endeavor, a coworking space for creatives, agencies and corporate marketing teams in the heart of…
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The Creative Circus’ David Haan to speak at Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails on January 23
January 8, 2019
Big ad agency veteran now leads one of the top portfolio schools in the country Endeavor, a coworking space for creatives, agencies and corporate marketing teams in the heart of…
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AnMed Health earns new quality-based accreditation
January 7, 2019AnMed Health has received accreditation from DNV GL Healthcare, a progressive accreditation program consistent with the hospital system’s long-term commitment to quality and patient safety. Accreditation is a must have…
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Mana Hewitt to Exhibit Commemorative Medals “Persistence” opens at Curtis R. Harley Art Gallery
January 7, 2019Curtis R. Harley Gallery, sponsored by the University of South Carolina Upstate, is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibition by Columbia-based artist, Mana Hewitt. “Persistence” will open January…
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Burr & Forman successfully joins forces with McNair Law Firm
January 7, 2019
Burr & Forman LLP announces that it successfully completed its transaction with Carolinas-based McNair Law Firm, P.A., effective January 1, 2019. With this expansion, no other Am Law 200 law firm has…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 7
January 7, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 01/04/2019 to 01/10/2019 Rank Title Rating Dist Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Aquaman PG13 Warner Bros. 3 4,184 $31,003,280 $260,024,160 2…
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SC Chamber of Commerce unveils 2019 Competitiveness Agenda
January 7, 2019
Tax Reform and Workforce Development Priorities Will Move South Carolina Forward The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced the release of its 2019 Competitiveness Agenda. As the champion for business…
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A compelling case against high taxes
January 7, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller It’s the central dividing line of American politics: the age-old debate between those who generally favor higher spending and taxes, and those on the other…
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Michael Wooles joins Countybank as Anderson Market Executive
January 4, 2019
Countybank welcomed Michael Wooles as Anderson Market Executive in Anderson. Wooles comes to Countybank having served in a bank leadership capacity in Anderson for the past 17 years. Wooles’ prior…
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Liberty Fellowship announces new president and CEO Dr. Christine Crawford
January 4, 2019
Liberty Fellowship announces the appointment of Dr. Christine Crawford as president and CEO beginning January 22. She brings to the position more than 15 years of business leadership, a passion…
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Congressman William Timmons sworn in to 116th Congress
January 4, 2019William Timmons (R-SC) was sworn in as a Member of the 116th Congress representing South Carolina’s fourth district. Congressman Timmons was joined by his family, fiance, and staff for…
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Kacie Jackson, Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Vice President, achieves Heralded SIOR Designation
January 3, 2019
Greenville, SC – The SOCIETY OF INDUSTRIAL AND OFFICE REALTORS®, the leading global professional office and industrial real estate association, recently announced that Kacie Jackson, a Vice President with Cushman…
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Inaugural Citizens Transit Academy to begin next week
January 3, 2019On Tuesday, Greenlink will welcome 20 participants to the Citizens Transit Academy, a free, four-week program designed to offer Greenville County residents a unique opportunity to learn about public transportation…
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A.M. Best recognizes BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina with A+ rating
January 3, 2019A sustained multi-year track record of extraordinary accomplishment is notable in any business, but now BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is in even more select company as it has been…
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OTO Development certified as a Great Place to Work®
January 3, 2019Employees have often said so and now it’s official: OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, is a Great Place to Work®. The Spartanburg SC-based hotel development and hospitality management…
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Former Congressman Trey Gowdy and senior staff join Nelson Mullins
January 3, 2019
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP and Congressman Trey Gowdy, who most recently represented South Carolina’s 4th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, announced the Congressman has joined the…
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Metropolitan area employment and unemployment
January 3, 2019Unemployment rates were lower in November than a year earlier in 290 of the 388 metropolitan areas, higher in 69 areas, and unchanged in 29 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics…
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VTL Precision expanding Lowcountry presence
January 3, 2019
$8.2 million investment to house new business line in Goose Creek, S.C. VTL Precision, a leading developer and manufacturer of precision-engineered engine, transmission and turbocharger components for the commercial vehicle…
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Coalition rolls out 100 Day Clean Energy Agenda for 2019
January 3, 2019
A coalition of solar industry groups, conservation organizations, and clean energy advocates announced the release of a 100 Day Clean Energy Agenda, calling on state lawmakers to pass a suite…
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OTO Development certified as a Great Place to Work®
January 3, 2019Employees have often said so and now it’s official: OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, is a Great Place to Work®. The Spartanburg SC-based hotel development and hospitality management…
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Top Grossing Movies – December 31
January 2, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 12/28/2018 to 01/03/2019 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Aquaman PG13 Warner Bros. 2 4,125 $52,140,000 $189,375,000 2…
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Benji Smith of Flagship Properties receives national real estate award
January 2, 2019Benji Smith, CCIM, President and Broker-In-Charge of Flagship Properties, recently received the National Commercial Award from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Smith is one of 79 realtors nationwide and…
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RealOp Investments selects Stream Realty Partners for leasing representation on newly acquired ArrowPoint assets
January 2, 2019The highly accomplished and experienced team from Stream Realty Partners will serve as the leasing team for ArrowPoint II and III, which was recently purchased by RealOp Investments. ArrowPoint II…
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Foundation announces 2018 grantees
January 2, 2019In honor of its 75th anniversary, The Spartanburg County Foundation wanted to give back to the community. In 2018, the Foundation awarded a total of $750,000 through unique grantmaking opportunities,…
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United Community Mortgage Services welcomes Brian Johnson
January 2, 2019United Community Mortgage Services is pleased to welcome Brian Johnson as a Senior Mortgage Loan Originator to its Greenville team. Johnson holds 23 years of experience in the financial industry…
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Home Works of America receives AARP Foundation grant for hurricane relief
January 2, 2019Home Works of America is grateful to have received a generous donation from AARP Foundation based in Washington, DC. Their donation of $90,000 will go toward Home Works’ efforts in…
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SPINX opens tunnel car wash on Pelham Road
January 2, 2019SPINX, the Greenville S.C.-based fuel and convenience retail company with more than 80 locations and 45 car washes statewide, recently celebrated the opening of its newest tunnel car…
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CHE appoints Interim President and Executive Director
January 2, 2019
The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) announced that Mr. Michael LeFever will serve as Interim President and Executive Director beginning the first week of January. On December 6,…
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Benji Smith of Flagship Properties receives national real estate award
January 2, 2019
Benji Smith, CCIM, President and Broker-In-Charge of Flagship Properties, recently received the National Commercial Award from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Smith is one of 79 realtors nationwide and…
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United Community Mortgage Services welcomes Brian Johnson
January 2, 2019
United Community Mortgage Services is pleased to welcome Brian Johnson as a Senior Mortgage Loan Originator to its Greenville team. Johnson holds 23 years of experience in the financial industry…
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RealOp Investments selects Stream Realty Partners for leasing representation on newly acquired ArrowPoint assets
January 2, 2019
The highly accomplished and experienced team from Stream Realty Partners will serve as the leasing team for ArrowPoint II and III, which was recently purchased by RealOp Investments. ArrowPoint II…
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Foundation announces 2018 grantees
January 2, 2019
In honor of its 75th anniversary, The Spartanburg County Foundation wanted to give back to the community. In 2018, the Foundation awarded a total of $750,000 through unique grantmaking opportunities,…
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Home Works of America receives AARP Foundation grant for hurricane relief
January 2, 2019
Home Works of America is grateful to have received a generous donation from AARP Foundation based in Washington, DC. Their donation of $90,000 will go toward Home Works’ efforts in…
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Top Grossing Movies – December 24
December 24, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 12/21/2018 to 12/27/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Aquaman PG13 Warner Bros. 1 4125 $68,000,000 $68,000,000 2…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Sammy Dubose recognized as the 2018 Caine Halter Commercial Realtor® of the Year
December 20, 2018
Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Sammy Dubose was recently recognized as the 2018 Caine Halter Commercial Realtor® of the Year. The Greater Greenville Association of Realtors® annually recognizes one Commercial Realtor®…
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Beal, LLC expands its team
December 20, 2018Receives Top Rankings in 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® ‘Best Law Firms’ List Beal, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of three attorneys to its team. Joining the…
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Charles River Labs expanding Charleston County operations
December 20, 2018
Pre-clinical and Laboratory Services Company Creating Approximately 180 New Jobs Charles River Labs, a leading, full-service drug discovery and early-stage development company, announced an expansion of its existing Charleston County…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina elects 2019 officers
December 20, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces its 2019 board of trustees’ officers: Thomas Otis, Chair; Lisa Bernardin, Vice Chair; Mitch Watson, Secretary; and Andy Folsom, Treasurer. Thomas…
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Nelson Mullins elects 7 S.C. attorneys to the partnership
December 20, 2018
The partners of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP have elected six South Carolina attorneys to the partnership effective Jan. 1, 2019. The new Charleston, South Carolina partner is: •Andrew…
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ServiceMac locating new operations in Lancaster County, creating approximately 1,000 new jobs
December 19, 2018
$24 Million Investment in 100,000-square-foot Office Facility ServiceMac, a mortgage subservicing company, today announced plans to locate new operations in Lancaster County. The company’s $24 million capital investment is projected…
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