SC Humanities Grant provides scholarship to the Pawleys Island Writers’ Conference
October 15, 2018The Pawleys Island Writers Conference is growing thanks to support from Litchfield Books and a grant from South Carolina Humanities. Writers from all over the state will learn from some…
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South Carolina Chamber elects new leadership
October 15, 2018
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced its newly elected Officers and Board of Directors for 2018-19. Leadership terms for the Chamber’s officers and board of directors began on October 1,…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice HealthPlan of South Carolina engaging members with telehealth option
October 15, 2018BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina are urging people to consider telehealth for their next non-emergency room doctor visit. Members can use the service for behavioral health,…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine September 2018 transactions
October 15, 2018
Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions for September of 2018: Sales Boiling Springs: Wiley North of Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine…
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South Carolina’s first student film festival announces call for entries
October 12, 2018Doko Film Fest, a competitive showcase event featuring the work of student filmmakers ages 15 to 18, is pleased to announce that entries are officially being accepted for its inaugural…
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ABC Carolinas Chapter emphasizes the need to fill skills gap during Careers in Construction month
October 12, 2018Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas Chapter released two proclamations on October 11, 2018 signed by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and designating October…
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Bravo1 Protection providing meals to law enforcement officers during Fall For Greenville
October 12, 2018Local private security company, Bravo1 Protection, will be offering a special hospitality area for law enforcement officers at this year’s Fall for Greenville Festival. Beginning Friday, October 12, law enforcement…
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Fostering Support and Philanthropy: Mattress By Appointment and Edwin Shoffner give gift to young adult exiting foster care
October 12, 2018Mattress By Appointment, and CEO Edwin Shoffner, in the company’s philanthropic partnership with Pendleton Place, provided a life- changing gift to a young adult exiting the foster care system and…
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SC 25 Fastest Growing Companies Honored at Luncheon
October 12, 2018South Carolina’s TOP25 Fastest Growing Companies were honored at a luncheon October 10th, 2018 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia, South Carolina. MedTrust Medical Transport located in Charleston…
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SC 25 Fastest Growing Companies Honored at Luncheon
October 12, 2018
South Carolina’s TOP25 Fastest Growing Companies were honored at a luncheon October 10th, 2018 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia, South Carolina. MedTrust Medical Transport located in Charleston…
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Bravo1 Protection providing meals to law enforcement officers during Fall For Greenville
October 12, 2018
Local private security company, Bravo1 Protection, will be offering a special hospitality area for law enforcement officers at this year’s Fall for Greenville Festival. Beginning Friday, October 12, law enforcement…
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Fostering Support and Philanthropy: Mattress By Appointment and Edwin Shoffner give gift to young adult exiting foster care
October 12, 2018
Mattress By Appointment, and CEO Edwin Shoffner, in the company’s philanthropic partnership with Pendleton Place, provided a life- changing gift to a young adult exiting the foster care system and…
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ABC Carolinas Chapter emphasizes the need to fill skills gap during Careers in Construction month
October 12, 2018
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas Chapter released two proclamations on October 11, 2018 signed by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and designating October…
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South Carolina’s first student film festival announces call for entries
October 12, 2018
Doko Film Fest, a competitive showcase event featuring the work of student filmmakers ages 15 to 18, is pleased to announce that entries are officially being accepted for its inaugural…
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Luanne Runge named COO of Elliott Davis
October 11, 2018
Proven leader brings years of operational and legal experience to growing business solutions firm Elliott Davis, a leading business solutions firm with nine offices across the Southeast, announces that Luanne…
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Shine the Light offers Build Your Storytelling Muscles Workshop October 16
October 11, 2018
8am to noon at Zen DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greenville, the United Way of Greenville County, the Hollingsworth Funds, The Graham Foundation and…
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Greenville Tech Foundation honors Bosch-Rexroth, Greenville Health System, and Michelin North America
October 11, 2018Honorees Recognized for Gifts Totaling More than $3 Million to Greenville Tech Foundation The Greenville Tech Foundation hosted the 2018 Workforce Development Salute on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 with a…
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Karla Alvarez joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
October 11, 2018
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Karla Alvarez as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Karla joined Caine from another Upstate firm and owned a professional photography business for 15…
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Power to the People? Making Sense of Latin American Elections 2018-2019
October 11, 2018This year, the three largest countries by population in Latin America – Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico – had or will have political elections, potentially shifting political leadership. What does the future hold…
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Michelle Roberts joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
October 11, 2018
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Michelle Roberts as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Joining Caine from another Upstate firm, Michelle has received multiple honors in her real estate…
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Global Fluency: Cross-Cultural Communication for Business Half-Day Training Workshop – October 23
October 11, 2018Expert Panel Discussion and Networking Reception . Develop strong and effective cross-cultural business skills with a focus on navigating the differences between China and Japan, as well as Germany and France. The…
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Infinity Marketing advances social media and PR departments with team expansion
October 11, 2018Infinity Marketing announced it has promoted Gina Smith to Social Media Specialist and hired Katie Beliles as Social Media & PR Specialist, growing the firm’s Social Media department and public…
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Infinity Marketing advances social media and PR departments with team expansion
October 11, 2018
Infinity Marketing announced it has promoted Gina Smith to Social Media Specialist and hired Katie Beliles as Social Media & PR Specialist, growing the firm’s Social Media department and public…
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Able SC files trademark infringement lawsuit against Office of the Treasurer
October 10, 2018Nonprofit Focused on Empowering Individuals with Disabilities Aims to Avoid Confusion with “SC Able” Savings Program Able South Carolina (Able SC), a statewide nonprofit empowering individuals with disabilities to live…
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Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation Awards $90,000 to 3 South Carolina Nonprofits
October 10, 2018
The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation announced its second annual multi-year grant cycle donations, granting a total of $90,000 over three years to three South Carolina charities that benefit child…
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Able SC files trademark infringement lawsuit against Office of the Treasurer
October 10, 2018
Nonprofit Focused on Empowering Individuals with Disabilities Aims to Avoid Confusion with “SC Able” Savings Program Able South Carolina (Able SC), a statewide nonprofit empowering individuals with disabilities to live…
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Linde Hydraulics Corporation establishing new facility in York County
October 9, 2018
Linde Hydraulics Corporation, a global manufacturer of hydraulic and electronic drive systems, today announced plans to locate new production operations in York County. The company’s $13.4 million investment is projected…
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New breast cancer prevention options: Is genetic testing right for you?
October 9, 2018
Since 1985, the U.S. has dedicated the month of October to a national focus on the screening, prevention and survivors of breast cancer. The increased focus on education, screening and…
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South Carolina Governor’s Schools to host joint information session for prospective students
October 9, 2018Tuesday, October 16 The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (SCGSAH) and the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) are hosting Two Paths to…
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Five Rosen Hagood attorneys recognized as Legal Elite of the Lowcountry
October 9, 2018Charleston Business Magazine has released its second annual Legal Elite of the Lowcountry list. Attorneys are recognized based on peer nominations across twenty practice area categories. Rosen Hagood is pleased…
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Unique Docs Who Rock event to benefit Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas
October 9, 2018Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP) is pleased to announce a spectacular musical event benefiting incredible local children. On Saturday, March 9th, the Spartanburg County Medical Society Alliance,…
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Carolina Ballet Theater names Megan Early-Soppa to Board of Directors
October 9, 2018Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP is pleased to announce that Megan Marie Early-Soppa has been selected to the Carolina Ballet Theater board of directors. Early-Soppa is a member of the firm’s…
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South Carolina Governor’s Schools to host joint information session for prospective students
October 9, 2018Tuesday, October 16 The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (SCGSAH) and the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) are hosting Two Paths to…
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Carolina Ballet Theater names Megan Early-Soppa to Board of Directors
October 9, 2018
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP is pleased to announce that Megan Marie Early-Soppa has been selected to the Carolina Ballet Theater board of directors. Early-Soppa is a member of the firm’s…
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Unique Docs Who Rock event to benefit Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas
October 9, 2018Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP) is pleased to announce a spectacular musical event benefiting incredible local children. On Saturday, March 9th, the Spartanburg County Medical Society Alliance,…
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Five Rosen Hagood attorneys recognized as Legal Elite of the Lowcountry
October 9, 2018
Charleston Business Magazine has released its second annual Legal Elite of the Lowcountry list. Attorneys are recognized based on peer nominations across twenty practice area categories. Rosen Hagood is pleased…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $265,450 in Fall funding
October 8, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded Caritas grants for the fall 2018 grant cycle. These grants bear the name of one of the guiding principles of…
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Top Grossing Movies – October 8, 2018
October 8, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 10/05/2018 to 10/11/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Wk Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Venom PG13 Sony 1 4,250 $80,255,756 $80,255,756 2 A…
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South Carolina Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention marks 10 year anniversary
October 8, 2018
This October, the South Carolina Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention marks ten years of dedicated service in raising suicide awareness and prevention programs. The local chapter’s first…
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AT&T to donate $50,000 to aid South Carolina communities affected by Hurricane Florence
October 8, 2018
AT&T* is contributing $50,000 to the One SC Fund, to help meet the urgent needs of Hurricane Florence victims. “We know that the recovery from Hurricane Florence is going to be…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Awards Caritas grants to organizations supporting Lexington and Richland Counties
October 8, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded Caritas grants for the fall 2018 grant cycle. These grants bear the name of one of the guiding principles of…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
October 8, 2018
Colliers International in South Carolina announced the following select recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Columbia, SC Tommy Johnson, Hunter Suggs and Thomas Beard…
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Jillian Gaskins to serve as the Greenville Area Development Corporation’s Fall Intern
October 8, 2018The Greenville Area Development Corporation has named Jillian Gaskins as the economic development organization’s Public Relations and Social Media Intern for the Fall of 2018. A longtime resident of Charleston,…
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United Community Bank promotes Dixon Woodward to state leadership role
October 8, 2018United Community Bank announced Dixon Woodward has been promoted to State President for South Carolina and Coastal Georgia. Woodward has nearly two decades of banking experience, much of it in…
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John de la Howe alumni to gather Oct. 13 for biennial Homecoming
October 8, 2018Photo: The Lethe site, where Dr. John de la Howe established his home and farm, features historical signs designating Lethe’s buildings. The John de la Howe School will hold…
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Community Forums on Incarceration, Recidivism & Reentry
October 8, 2018Announcing 3 special events on 10/11 and 10/12 featuring Becca Stevens, Founder of Thistle Farms, Nashville, TN (www.thistlefarms.org) A Heavenly Evening ~ Dinner with Becca Stevens October 11 at 6:30pm…
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John de la Howe alumni to gather Oct. 13 for biennial Homecoming
October 8, 2018Photo: The Lethe site, where Dr. John de la Howe established his home and farm, features historical signs designating Lethe’s buildings. The John de la Howe School will hold…
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United Community Bank promotes Dixon Woodward to state leadership role
October 8, 2018
United Community Bank announced Dixon Woodward has been promoted to State President for South Carolina and Coastal Georgia. Woodward has nearly two decades of banking experience, much of it in…
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Community Forums on Incarceration, Recidivism & Reentry
October 8, 2018
Announcing 3 special events on 10/11 and 10/12 featuring Becca Stevens, Founder of Thistle Farms, Nashville, TN (www.thistlefarms.org) A Heavenly Evening ~ Dinner with Becca Stevens October 11 at 6:30pm…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Jillian Gaskins to serve as the Greenville Area Development Corporation’s Fall Intern
October 8, 2018
The Greenville Area Development Corporation has named Jillian Gaskins as the economic development organization’s Public Relations and Social Media Intern for the Fall of 2018. A longtime resident of Charleston,…
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