SCSBA secures settlement between Dominion Energy and SCE&G; Merger includes greater access to renewables, more utility transparency
December 19, 2018
The South Carolina Solar Business Association (SCSBA) has entered into a merger agreement with SCE&G and Dominion Energy in support of the two companies’ merger. Working on behalf of its members, The…
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Director Sara Goldsby to continue leading S.C. Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services
December 19, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster announced that Sara Goldsby will continue serving as the director of the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS). Governor McMaster appointed Director…
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Lindsey Culley joins Mashburn Construction
December 19, 2018Mashburn Construction, announced the hire of Lindsey Culley as the Business Development and Marketing Coordinator for their Columbia office. Lindsey has six years of marketing and public relations experience. She…
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Jerry Richardson commits $4 million matching grant for the Robert Hett Chapman III Center for Philanthropy
December 19, 2018The Spartanburg County Foundation announced that former Carolina Panthers owner and long-time Spartanburg resident and businessman Jerry Richardson has committed a $4 million matching gift to the recently-announced Robert Hett…
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Jerry Richardson commits $4 million matching grant for the Robert Hett Chapman III Center for Philanthropy
December 19, 2018
The Spartanburg County Foundation announced that former Carolina Panthers owner and long-time Spartanburg resident and businessman Jerry Richardson has committed a $4 million matching gift to the recently-announced Robert Hett…
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Lindsey Culley joins Mashburn Construction
December 19, 2018
Mashburn Construction, announced the hire of Lindsey Culley as the Business Development and Marketing Coordinator for their Columbia office. Lindsey has six years of marketing and public relations experience. She…
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Small local logistics company receives Siemens 2018 Small Business Award
December 18, 2018Logisticus Projects Group, a diverse company specializing in Innovative Transportation, Project Management, and Technology Solutions, has been selected by Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) to receive the 2018 Small Business…
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Ascend Performance Materials growing Greenwood County operations
December 18, 2018
Chemical provider investing $35.2 million to accommodate continued growth Ascend Performance Materials (Ascend), a global provider of high-quality fibers, chemicals and plastics, is expanding its Greenwood County operations once again. To…
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Sherman College names faculty, staff member of the year
December 18, 2018Sherman College of Chiropractic recently honored Huarong Zhou, M.D., Ph.D., and Allen Duckworth in appreciation of their contributions, time and commitment to the college. Professor of Basic Sciences Huarong Zhou,…
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RealOp Investments acquires Charlotte office portfolio
December 18, 2018RealOp Investments, a real estate private equity firm, has purchased the 163,687-square-foot Arrowpoint II & III portfolio located in Charlotte’s Airport submarket. This is RealOp’s first office acquisition in Charlotte,…
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Infinity Marketing promotes Taylor Boyd to Senior Graphic Designer
December 18, 2018Infinity Marketing is proud to announce Taylor Boyd has been promoted Senior Graphic Designer, further enhancing its Creative & Production division. “Throughout her time with Infinity, Taylor has consistently demonstrated…
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RealOp Investments acquires Charlotte office portfolio
December 18, 2018
RealOp Investments, a real estate private equity firm, has purchased the 163,687-square-foot Arrowpoint II & III portfolio located in Charlotte’s Airport submarket. This is RealOp’s first office acquisition in Charlotte,…
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Infinity Marketing promotes Taylor Boyd to Senior Graphic Designer
December 18, 2018
Infinity Marketing is proud to announce Taylor Boyd has been promoted Senior Graphic Designer, further enhancing its Creative & Production division. “Throughout her time with Infinity, Taylor has consistently demonstrated…
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Sherman College names faculty, staff member of the year
December 18, 2018
Sherman College of Chiropractic recently honored Huarong Zhou, M.D., Ph.D., and Allen Duckworth in appreciation of their contributions, time and commitment to the college. Professor of Basic Sciences Huarong Zhou,…
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WREN welcomes A’ja Wilson as Keynote Speaker for annual summit
December 17, 2018
Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN) will be hosting their third annual state-wide summit on April 1st, 2019 at the Columbia Museum of Art in downtown Columbia. This year WREN welcomes keynote speaker A’ja…
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Let’s recognize those who give of themselves to make a difference
December 17, 2018
By Richard Eckstrom, CPA, SC Comptroller Given how bad news tends to dominate headlines – and how misdeeds are far more likely to find their way onto the nightly…
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Director Josh Baker to continue leading S.C. Department of Health and Human Services
December 17, 2018Governor Henry McMaster today announced that Josh Baker will continue serving as the director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS). Governor McMaster appointed Director Baker…
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Top Grossing Movies – December 17
December 17, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 12/14/2018 to 12/20/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse PG Sony 1 3,813 $35,363,376…
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Local community resource suffers catastrophic damage due to winter storm
December 17, 2018On Sunday December 9th, United Way of the Piedmont’s Gifts in Kind Center (GIKC) suffered catastrophic structural damage due to the weight of snow and ice from the weekend’s winter…
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Dr. Harris Pastides to Chair SC Institute of Medicine & Public Health Board of Directors
December 17, 2018The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) is pleased to announce new executive officers and members of the Board of Directors. Dr. Harris Pastides has been named…
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CDS celebrates the Holidays
December 17, 2018The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) celebrated its annual “Holiday Events” week from Tuesday, December 11th through Thursday, December 13th. CDS hosted arts and crafts, a holiday movie and popcorn…
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Greenville Technical College holds fall commencement exercises
December 17, 2018
More than 320 Greenville Technical College graduates participated in Commencement Exercises on Friday, Dec. 14 at the Greenville Convention Center. Several graduates were honored with the President’s Award, which recognizes…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer awarded exclusive leasing and commercial management of Becknell Industrial Property
December 17, 2018Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer has been selected by Becknell Services to provide exclusive leasing representation and commercial property management services for 2725 New Cut Road in Spartanburg, SC. The…
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Mutual of Omaha hires Tim Goldman as their new Sales Director
December 17, 2018
Mutual of Omaha hires Tim Goldman as their new Sales Director for the South Carolina, based out of the Columbia District Office. As a Sales Director, he is looking to…
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Jackson hires Brian Campbell as performance service specialist
December 17, 2018Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Brian Campbell as performance service specialist. In his new role, Campbell will provide inventory…
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Engenius awards a grant and launches new website for Greenville Housing Fund
December 17, 2018Engenius, an Upstate web design and digital marketing company, awarded a grant and launched a new website for The Greenville Housing Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to investing and funding affordable…
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RealOp Investments purchases Central Park Business Center in Jacksonville
December 17, 2018JACKSONVILLE – RealOp Investments recently purchased Central Park Business Center with plans to improve and reposition the asset in the market place. Central Park Business Center is a value-add office/flex…
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South Carolina Department of Education releases list of priority schools
December 17, 2018
The South Carolina Department of Education released the first list of Priority Schools as required under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Under the ESSA, the South Carolina Department…
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Dr. Harris Pastides to Chair SC Institute of Medicine & Public Health Board of Directors
December 17, 2018
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) is pleased to announce new executive officers and members of the Board of Directors. Dr. Harris Pastides has been named…
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RealOp Investments purchases Central Park Business Center in Jacksonville
December 17, 2018
JACKSONVILLE – RealOp Investments recently purchased Central Park Business Center with plans to improve and reposition the asset in the market place. Central Park Business Center is a value-add office/flex…
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Engenius awards a grant and launches new website for Greenville Housing Fund
December 17, 2018
Engenius, an Upstate web design and digital marketing company, awarded a grant and launched a new website for The Greenville Housing Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to investing and funding affordable…
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Jackson hires Brian Campbell as performance service specialist
December 17, 2018
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Brian Campbell as performance service specialist. In his new role, Campbell will provide inventory…
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Local community resource suffers catastrophic damage due to winter storm
December 17, 2018On Sunday December 9th, United Way of the Piedmont’s Gifts in Kind Center (GIKC) suffered catastrophic structural damage due to the weight of snow and ice from the weekend’s winter…
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Kevin Garrison named to Clemson Board of Visitors
December 14, 2018Kevin Garrison of Columbia, an attorney with Robinson Gray, has been appointed to the Clemson University Board of Visitors. Members of the board of visitors, nominated by the university’s board…
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Gov. Henry McMaster appoints Upstate businessman Charles Dalton to the S.C. Commission on Higher Education
December 14, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster announced the appointment of Charles Dalton of Greenville to serve as a member of the Commission on Higher Education. Mr. Dalton, who recently retired as president and CEO of…
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DHEC names 2018-2019 champions of the environment
December 14, 2018
Eight schools won grants to support efforts to educate the next generation of environmental stewards, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today. “Champions of the Environment…
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$25 million BUILD grant awarded to improve South Carolina’s supply chain
December 14, 2018
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced a $25 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant to support the expansion at South Carolina Ports Authority’s (SCPA) Inland Port…
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Kevin Garrison named to Clemson Board of Visitors
December 14, 2018
Kevin Garrison of Columbia, an attorney with Robinson Gray, has been appointed to the Clemson University Board of Visitors. Members of the board of visitors, nominated by the university’s board…
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2019 winter foreign language classes start the week of January 7th and are now open for registration at Upstate International.
December 13, 2018
As cool weather finally arrives in the Upstate, UI has some cool new language class offerings for our winter semester! Classes offered this winter includeAmerican Sign Language, Portuguese, Greek, Hebrew, Russian, English,…
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Preston Marion joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
December 13, 2018
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Preston Marion as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Preston joins Coldwell Banker Caine with previous management experience in the farming industry. A…
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SC Ports achieves record November
December 13, 2018
The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) announced the strongest November in its history, with 15 percent growth over the same month last year. The Port handled 188,585 twenty-foot equivalent units…
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Grants awarded to improve 21 South Carolina communities
December 13, 2018
S.C. Department of Commerce awards $7.6 million in Community Development Block Grant funds More than 20 communities across South Carolina are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by more…
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Owens Corning establishes new operations in Richland County
December 13, 2018
Manufacturing Acquisition Results in $13.6 Million Investment Owens Corning, a developer and producer of insulation, roofing and fiberglass composites, has acquired an existing manufacturing facility in Blythewood, S.C., where it…
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SYNNEX Share the Magic raises more than $10 million for Upstate Children’s Charities since 2011
December 13, 2018SYNNEX Share the Magic, a charitable fundraising initiative created in 2011 by Peter Larocque, President of North American Technology Solutions for SYNNEX Corporation, (NYSE: SNX), announced today that more…
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Elizabeth Bakker joins A Child’s Haven Board of Directors
December 13, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd associate Elizabeth Bakker has joined the Board of Directors for A Child’s Haven. A Child’s Haven is an organization that treats children with developmental delays as a…
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The Cliffs names Francis Turck senior executive chef
December 13, 2018The Cliffs announced that Chef Francis Turck has been named senior executive chef. Turck has been with The Cliffs since 2006 and will now oversee the culinary programs at all…
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CPI for all items unchanged in November as gasoline falls, shelter and food rise
December 13, 2018
In November, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers was unchanged on a seasonally adjusted basis; rising 2.2 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted. The index…
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Kimberly Witherspoon selected as a Liberty Fellow
December 13, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd shareholder Kimberly Witherspoon has been selected for the Liberty Fellows Class of 2020. Kimberly joins 20 other leaders from across the state who make a lifelong commitment…
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Elizabeth Bakker joins A Child’s Haven Board of Directors
December 13, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd associate Elizabeth Bakker has joined the Board of Directors for A Child’s Haven. A Child’s Haven is an organization that treats children with developmental delays as a…
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The Cliffs names Francis Turck senior executive chef
December 13, 2018
The Cliffs announced that Chef Francis Turck has been named senior executive chef. Turck has been with The Cliffs since 2006 and will now oversee the culinary programs at all…
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