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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National Board Certified Teachers increase in number and remain in the classroom
December 12, 2018Data released this week by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards indicate that South Carolina remains one of the nation’s leading states for the total number of National Board…
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Director Raymond G. Farmer to continue to lead S.C. Department of Insurance
December 12, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that Raymond G. Farmer will continue serving as director of the South Carolina Department of Insurance (SCDOI). First appointed as director by former Governor Nikki…
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South Carolinians will get a seat on the Peanuts Standard Board
December 12, 2018U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Tim Scott’s (R-South Carolina) legislation – The South Carolina Peanut Parity Act – passed the Senate and the House of Representatives as a part of…
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Clyburn praises House pasage of his legislation to honor Frazier B. Baker
December 12, 2018U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn released the following statement about his legislation the House passed: “I am very pleased the U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R.…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names November Circle of Excellence recipients
December 11, 2018
Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from November through the Circle of Excellence program. The Circle of Excellence distinction is awarded to…
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Foundation awards $688,630 in grants
December 11, 2018
The Mary Black Foundation announced today that it awarded $688,630 in grants to 5 nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg County. These organizations will receive the funds for operating support in 2019.…
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W International creating more than 600 jobs in Berkeley County
December 11, 2018
Metal Fabricator Investing $35.2 Million to Support Submarine Industry W International, a full-service manufacturer of large, complex, welded metal fabrications, today announced plans to locate new production operations in Berkeley…
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Director Duane Parrish to continue to lead S.C. Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
December 11, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that Duane Parrish will continue to serve as the director of the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (SCPRT). Director Parrish was appointed…
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Anna Locke joins Southern First Bank board of directors
December 11, 2018
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, is pleased to announce that Anna T. Locke has joined the company and bank as Director. Locke is president…
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SimpliPhy receives SC Launch, Inc. investment
December 11, 2018
Greenville-based SimpliPhy, Inc. recently received a $200,000 SC Launch, Inc. investment. This is the first investment for the company that was accepted into SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, in early…
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Top Grossing Movies – December 12
December 11, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 12/07/2018 to 12/13/2018 Rank Title Rating Distriboutor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Ralph Breaks The Internet PG Disney 3 3795 $16,253,831…
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USC Upstate ranked No. 12 among baccalaureate colleges nationwide by Washington Monthly Magazine
December 10, 2018
The University of South Carolina Upstate is the best baccalaureate college in the Palmetto State, according to Washington Monthly magazine. USC Upstate was ranked No. 12 (out of 249) on the magazine’s…
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Infinity Marketing media team expands
December 10, 2018Infinity 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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Tony Folk installed as SCSBA president
December 10, 2018
Tony Folk, member of the Dorchester School District Four Board, was installed as president of the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) during the association’s annual Delegate Assembly held this…
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Santee Cooper Board approves 2019 Budget
December 10, 2018
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved today a $2.1 billion budget for 2019. The 2019 budget includes $1.7 billion for the electric system, $9.9 million for the water systems…
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South Carolina Department of Education releases list of Comprehensive Support and Improvement Schools
December 10, 2018The South Carolina Department of Education today released the first list of Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools as required under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Under the…
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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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