Mario Labib joins the Simpsonville office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
October 3, 2018Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Mario Labib has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. A Simpsonville native, Labib earned a Bachelor of Science…
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Kitchen Sync receives two awards from Green Restaurant Association
October 3, 2018Kitchen Sync, Greenville’s first and only Certified Green Restaurant, has been named the winner of two Green Restaurant Awards. Presented for the first time by the Green Restaurant Association (GRA),…
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Pastides announces retirement as USC president
October 3, 2018
After a decade of service as president and leading the University of South Carolina through an unprecedented period of growth and success, President Harris Pastides announced Wednesday (Oct. 3) that…
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South Carolina-based lagacy architecture firm expands into Maryland
October 3, 2018Craig Gaulden Davis (CGD), a 61-year architecture, interior design, and planning firm based in South Carolina, announced the opening of a CGD Maryland office led by Baltimore architect, Jim Determan,…
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Columbia’s EngenuitySC announces John Lumpkin as 2018 Vision Award Winner
October 3, 2018Nonprofit Recognizes Decades of Work Toward a More Competitive and Prosperous Midlands EngenuitySC, the Columbia-based nonprofit focused on enhancing the Midlands’ competitiveness and prosperity, has presented John Lumpkin with its…
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Hospital chain pays over $260 million to settle charges arising from whistleblower lawsuits brought by VSG clients and others
October 3, 2018
The U.S. Department of Justice announced that Health Management Associates, LLC (HMA) will pay over $260 million to settle allegations raised in several “qui tam” (whistleblower) / False Claims Act…
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Flourish expands client services team
October 3, 2018
Flourish, Upstate South Carolina’s award-winning public relations, marketing and events firm, has expanded its client service team to include Taegen Jordan as Event Specialist, Allison Hall as Development Specialist and…
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Furay named Elite Circle Champion by HealthCare.gov for the third year in a row
October 3, 2018
An Upstate insurance leader has been recognized as one of Healthcare.gov’s Elite Circle of Champions for the third consecutive year. This national designation is given to insurance brokers who have…
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Columbia’s EngenuitySC announces John Lumpkin as 2018 Vision Award Winner
October 3, 2018Nonprofit Recognizes Decades of Work Toward a More Competitive and Prosperous Midlands EngenuitySC, the Columbia-based nonprofit focused on enhancing the Midlands’ competitiveness and prosperity, has presented John Lumpkin with its…
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Kitchen Sync receives two awards from Green Restaurant Association
October 3, 2018
Kitchen Sync, Greenville’s first and only Certified Green Restaurant, has been named the winner of two Green Restaurant Awards. Presented for the first time by the Green Restaurant Association (GRA),…
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South Carolina-based lagacy architecture firm expands into Maryland
October 3, 2018Craig Gaulden Davis (CGD), a 61-year architecture, interior design, and planning firm based in South Carolina, announced the opening of a CGD Maryland office led by Baltimore architect, Jim Determan,…
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Mario Labib joins the Simpsonville office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
October 3, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Mario Labib has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. A Simpsonville native, Labib earned a Bachelor of Science…
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Kurt M. Rozelsky inducted into American College of Trial Lawyers
October 3, 2018
Smith Moore Leatherwood announced that Kurt M. Rozelsky has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America. Rozelsky was…
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GSSM celebrates 18 National Merit Semifinalists
October 2, 2018
Eighteen students from the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) are among the 16,000 semifinalists named in the 64th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically accomplished…
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Tigerville Elementary wins National Blue Ribbon Award; 15th Blue Ribbon School in GCS history
October 2, 2018U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today recognized five South Carolina schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2018, including Tigerville Elementary in Taylors, S.C. The recognition is based on schools’ overall…
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Greenville Technical College and The Citadel collaborate on transfer program for business students
October 2, 2018Greenville Technical College (GTC) and The Citadel have signed an articulation agreement enabling GTC students to enroll online at The Citadel’s Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business, a division…
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USC Upstate’s Wells Fargo Speaker Series to feature the hotel industry
October 2, 2018The George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics at the University of South Carolina Upstate will host Scott Taber, senior vice president of rooms for the Four Seasons…
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BFGoodrich Tires Teams Up with Automotive Engineering Students to Design and Build Sustainable Rallycross Car
October 2, 2018
BFGoodrich® Tires is helping the next generation of automotive engineers design a rallycross car that’s both powerful and sustainable. The Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research’s (CU-ICAR) “Deep Orange” program immerses graduate…
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Florence and Darlington County residents eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance
October 2, 2018At the request of Governor Henry McMaster, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended its disaster declaration for Hurricane Florence to make residents in Florence and Darlington counties eligible…
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Connors to receive Helminthological Society of Washington’s Anniversary Award
October 2, 2018
Dr. Vincent A. Connors, professor of biology at the University of South Carolina Upstate and executive editor of “Comparative Parasitology,” is this year’s recipient of the Helminthological Society of Washington’s Anniversary…
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Ashleigh Sutter named among Greenville’s Best and Brightest
October 2, 2018
Award recognizes young professionals who make positive impacts in their workplaces and the community at large Elliott Davis, one of the largest accounting, tax, and consulting services providers in the Southeast,…
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President Ronnie L. Booth announces retirement
October 2, 2018
Tri-County Technical College President Dr. Ronnie L. Booth announced his plans for retirement effective June 30, 2019, at a faculty/staff meeting Monday afternoon. Dr. Booth, who was named the third…
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USC Upstate’s Wells Fargo Speaker Series to feature the hotel industry
October 2, 2018
The George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics at the University of South Carolina Upstate will host Scott Taber, senior vice president of rooms for the Four Seasons…
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Dogs Are Problem Solvers — Are We?
October 1, 2018
By Connie Cleveland I travel throughout North America to teach people about dogs and how they learn. The first statement I make in a workshop is that dogs have…
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ACRE awards $175,000 to SC Food Hub Network
October 1, 2018
The Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE) has awarded $175,000 to the South Carolina Food Hub Network to improve logistics for the state’s five food hubs: GrowFood Carolina in…
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North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce launches initiatives to provide shelter for those impacted by the storm
October 1, 2018
The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce and CVB launched two new initiatives, “Shelter From the Storm” and the “Evacuee Welcome Program,” to help those affected by Hurricane Florence and…
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Furman University Psychology Professor Onarae Rice receives Role Model award
October 1, 2018
Furman University Associate Professor of Neuroscience Onarae Rice was honored as a Minority Access National Role Model at the 19thNational Role Models Conference held Sept. 28-30 in National Harbor, Maryland.…
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Top Grossing Movies – October 1
October 1, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 09/28/2018 to 10/04/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Night School PG13 Universal 1 3,010 $27,257,615 $27,257,615 2…
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TD contributes additional $150,000 to expand support of Hurricane Florence disaster recovery efforts
October 1, 2018
Financial Commitment to Carolinas Totals $250,000 The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, today announced that TD is donating an additional $150,000 to support relief efforts…
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Regina Hollins Lewis inducted as Fellow of American College of Trial Lawyers
October 1, 2018Gaffney, Lewis & Edwards partner Regina Hollins Lewis has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America.…
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Zuendt Engineering welcomes new engineer in training
October 1, 2018Zuendt Engineering has added Jessica Helmus as the team’s newest engineer in training. Helmus graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in 2018. Throughout her college…
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Radium Architecture welcomes Heather Kanipe
October 1, 2018Radium Architecture welcomed Heather Kanipe to our studio as Practice Administrator. Heather has 20 years of professional experience in professional services business administration including as the Business Manager at Cleveland…
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Radium Architecture welcomes Jane Ann Bolin
October 1, 2018Radium Architecture welcomed Jane Ann Bolin, AIA to our studio. Jane Ann is a licensed architect with 14 years of professional experience in architecture, interior design and project management. Her…
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Stakeholder Engagement – A Silver Approach
October 1, 2018
By Marcia Purday, APR NP Strategy Stakeholder management has been touted as a “silver bullet” to achieve successful projects or implement changes in organizations. In reality, it is better…
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Zuendt Engineering welcomes new engineer in training
October 1, 2018
Zuendt Engineering has added Jessica Helmus as the team’s newest engineer in training. Helmus graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in 2018. Throughout her college…
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Radium Architecture welcomes Heather Kanipe
October 1, 2018
Radium Architecture welcomed Heather Kanipe to our studio as Practice Administrator. Heather has 20 years of professional experience in professional services business administration including as the Business Manager at Cleveland…
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Radium Architecture welcomes Jane Ann Bolin
October 1, 2018
Radium Architecture welcomed Jane Ann Bolin, AIA to our studio. Jane Ann is a licensed architect with 14 years of professional experience in architecture, interior design and project management. Her…
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Regina Hollins Lewis inducted as Fellow of American College of Trial Lawyers
October 1, 2018
Gaffney, Lewis & Edwards partner Regina Hollins Lewis has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America.…
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Greenlink to celebrate Try Transit Month
September 29, 2018
October is “Try Transit Month” in the city of Greenville and Greenlink has a full schedule of events to celebrate. Try Transit Month is part of an ongoing initiative to…
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Swati Patel named Executive VP for Policy, Communications and Of Counsel for the Chamber
September 28, 2018
Swati Patel will join the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce as the Executive Vice President for Public Policy, Communications & Of Counsel. “Adding Swati to the business community’s team will…
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SPINX interviewing for immediate opportunities at Leadership Career Fair
September 28, 2018
The SPINX Company, a Greenville, S.C.-based fuel and convenience retail company with more than 80 locations throughout S.C., is hosting a leadership career event from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina addresses urgent need with $500,000 to American Red Cross
September 28, 2018
Contribution goes to immediate relief needs in Hurricane Florence aftermath BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, the state’s only local health insurance company, is donating $500,000 to the American Red Cross…
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Ten at the Top’s 2018 Regional Summit brings together 800 Upstate leaders to discuss what it will take to “Win the Future”
September 27, 2018Ten at the Top’s signature biennial event, the Upstate Regional Summit presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, took place on Tuesday, September 25. More than 800 business, community and…
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Jackson hires Torri Bobo as account representative
September 27, 2018Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Torri Bobo as an account representative responsible for day-to-day management of projects for multiple…
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Jamie Green joins the Greer office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
September 27, 2018Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Jamie Green has joined the company’s Greer office as a sales associate. Originally from West Texas, Green has resided in the…
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Infinity Marketing’s Bo Rogers recognized among Greenville’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under
September 27, 2018Bo Rogers has been honored among Greenville’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under by Greenville Business Magazine. Rogers serves as Infinity Marketing’s Vice President of Client Services, managing client engagement…
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United Community Banks, Inc. President of Community Banking to retire
September 27, 2018United Community Banks, Inc. announced today that President of Community Banking Bill Gilbert will retire effective February 2019, after 18 years with United and 42 years in banking. Gilbert joined…
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SCTAC hires fall intern
September 27, 2018The South Carolina Technology and Aviation Center has hired Laughton Short as a public relations intern for the 2018 fall semester. She will assist with internal and external communications and…
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Virginia Hayes honored as one of TALK Greenville’s 2018 25 Most Beautiful Women in the Upstate
September 27, 2018Virginia Hayes, a top-producing residential real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Caine, has been honored as one of TALK Greenville’s 2018 25 Most Beautiful Women in the Upstate. Each year…
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Jackson hires Torri Bobo as account representative
September 27, 2018
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Torri Bobo as an account representative responsible for day-to-day management of projects for multiple…
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