USC Upstate ranked No. 2 among Southern Regional Public Colleges by U.S. News & World Report
September 10, 2018
The University of South Carolina Upstate once again ranks at No. 2 among Southern Regional Public Colleges, according to new rankings just released by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, in its…
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Jack Porter hires new graphic designer
September 10, 2018
Jack Porter, a multi-disciplinary design group that creates transformative branded experiences for athletic facilities, museums and public buildings and office spaces, adds Theresa Calabrese as a Graphic Designer. Calabrese, a…
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Top Grossing Movies – September 7
September 10, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 09/07/2018 to 09/13/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Nun R Warner Bros. 1 3,876 $53,807,379 $53,807,379…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
September 10, 2018
Colliers International in South Carolina is pleased to announce the following select recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Columbia, SC Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave…
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Remember Old Hickory to commemorate the day the 30th Infantry broke the German lines in WWI
September 10, 2018GREENVILLE, S.C. – Organizers of the Remember Old Hickory project will host a special event at the end of this month to honor the day that soldiers trained locally at…
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McNair’s Grayson Lambert named to 2019 Leadership South Carolina Class
September 10, 2018McNair announced Grayson Lambert has been selected by Leadership South Carolina’s Board of Trustees to participate in the Class of 2019. Dedicated to educating and enlightening highly motivated people, Leadership…
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Alice Paylor elected President-elect of National Caucus of State Bar Associations
September 10, 2018At last month’s American Bar Association (ABA) Annual Meeting in Chicago, Alice Paylor, a Rosen Hagood partner, was elected the 2018-2019 President-elect of the National Caucus of State Bar Associations…
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Joyner Commercial sales/leases August
September 10, 2018Joyner Commercial announces August transactions Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors®, announced the following transactions completed by its team of commercial real estate…
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SCETV/South Carolina Public Radio and WUFT announce emergency network partnership
September 10, 2018
South Carolina ETV (SCETV)/South Carolina Public Radio and WUFT, Gainesville-Ocala, Florida, announced a partnership that will provide heightened hurricane, tropical storm and other weather emergency content to South Carolina residents…
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Furman University listed among top national liberal arts colleges in U.S. News rankings
September 10, 2018
Furman University is ranked No. 51 among the 229 schools listed in the category of “National Liberal Arts Colleges” in the annual rankings released today by U.S. News & World…
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Alice Paylor elected President-elect of National Caucus of State Bar Associations
September 10, 2018
At last month’s American Bar Association (ABA) Annual Meeting in Chicago, Alice Paylor, a Rosen Hagood partner, was elected the 2018-2019 President-elect of the National Caucus of State Bar Associations…
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Joyner Commercial sales/leases August
September 10, 2018
Joyner Commercial announces August transactions Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors®, announced the following transactions completed by its team of commercial real estate…
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McNair’s Grayson Lambert named to 2019 Leadership South Carolina Class
September 10, 2018
McNair announced Grayson Lambert has been selected by Leadership South Carolina’s Board of Trustees to participate in the Class of 2019. Dedicated to educating and enlightening highly motivated people, Leadership…
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Remember Old Hickory to commemorate the day the 30th Infantry broke the German lines in WWI
September 10, 2018
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Organizers of the Remember Old Hickory project will host a special event at the end of this month to honor the day that soldiers trained locally at…
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City to host community meetings for downtown master plan September 11 & 13
September 8, 2018
Representatives from Urban Design Associates, the international urban design and architecture firm hired to develop the City’s Downtown Master Plan, will be in Greenville next week for a week-long design…
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Lou Kennedy, CEO Nephron Pharmaceuticals, elected 2018-19 Chamber Chair
September 8, 2018
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and the board have selected its newly elected officers and Board of Directors for 2018-2019. Leadership terms for the chamber’s officers and Board of Directors begin on October…
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Organic Standard Solutions expanding Charleston County operations
September 7, 2018Analytical Reference Standards Manufacturer Creating Approximately 20 New Jobs Organic Standard Solutions International, LLC (o2si smart solutions), a subsidiary of LGC Group’s Standards division, announced expansion plans for its existing…
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Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Bailey Spring
September 7, 2018Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Bailey Spring has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Prior to joining C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS, Spring…
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Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Bailey Spring
September 7, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Bailey Spring has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Prior to joining C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS, Spring…
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Windley joins S.C. Board of Financial Institutions
September 6, 2018
Longtime South Carolina banker John Windley began a four-year term on the South Carolina Board of Financial Institutions Sept. 5. Windley, president of Columbia-headquartered South State Bank, has spent 43…
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Aerospace Futures Alliance and SC Council on Competitiveness/SC Aerospace sign LOI to explore creating national aerospace coalition
September 6, 2018
The Aerospace Futures Alliance (AFA) and the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness/SC Aerospace (the Council) have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the purpose of advancing the aerospace industry…
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Lima One Capital hires Shook as Head of Commercial Lending
September 6, 2018
Lima One Capital, a national specialty finance company that focuses on investment property lending, has named Andrew Shook as Head of Commercial Lending. In this new role, Shook is charged…
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S.C. Arts Commission makes $4 million impact in state’s communities with new grants
September 6, 2018
The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing $3,982,012 in grants for South Carolina communities, artists, arts organizations, and schools for the 2019 fiscal year as of Sept. 1, 2018. See…
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Gov. Henry McMaster hosts 2018 Governor’s Opioid Summit
September 6, 2018Governor Henry McMaster today hosted the 2018 Governor’s Opioid Summit, which included roundtable discussions and exhibits from healthcare professionals, state and local agencies, members of the South Carolina law enforcement community,…
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Halsey Cook leads Milliken & Company as President & CEO
September 6, 2018Milliken & Company announced that Halsey M. Cook Jr. has joined the company as president and CEO, as of September 1. Cook begins his tenure at Milliken with a robust…
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Halsey Cook leads Milliken & Company as President & CEO
September 6, 2018
Milliken & Company announced that Halsey M. Cook Jr. has joined the company as president and CEO, as of September 1. Cook begins his tenure at Milliken with a robust…
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GreenWood, Inc. expands accounting team with McElhannon
September 5, 2018GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces the addition of Casey McElhannon to the company’s accounting team. As an accountant, Casey is responsible for payroll processing,…
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ShayoNano USA, Inc. launching new Chester County operations
September 5, 2018
Manufacturing Facility to Bring More Than $14 Million of Capital Investment ShayoNano USA, Inc., an innovative developer of advanced materials, today announced plans to construct a new manufacturing facility in…
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JTEKT North America expands Greenville County headquarters
September 5, 2018
JTEKT North America, a subsidiary of global automotive and industrial supplier JTEKT Corporation, has completed a $5.8 million expansion of its headquarters on the campus of the Clemson University International…
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GreenWood, Inc. expands accounting team with McElhannon
September 5, 2018
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces the addition of Casey McElhannon to the company’s accounting team. As an accountant, Casey is responsible for payroll processing,…
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Children’s Cancer Partners’ founder Tom Russell receives top honor from South Carolina District Optimist Club
September 5, 2018Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP) is proud to announce that the organization’s founder, Tom Russell, was just named the 2017-2018 South Carolina Optimist District “Optimist of the Year.”…
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JTEKT North America expands Greenville County headquarters
September 5, 2018
JTEKT North America (JTEKT), a subsidiary of global automotive and industrial supplier JTEKT Corporation, has completed a $5.8 million expansion of its headquarters on the campus of the Clemson University…
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Top Grossing Movies – September 4
September 4, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 08/31/2018 to 09/06/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Crazy Rich Asians PG13 Warner Bros. 3 3,865 $21,964,345…
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Immedion finalizes acquisition of Integral Solutions Group (ISG)
September 4, 2018
Immedion LLC, a South Carolina-based provider of data center, Cloud and managed services, is pleased to announce it has completed the acquisition of Spartanburg-based Integral Solutions Group (ISG) following the satisfactory completion…
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United Community Bank named one of the Best Banks to Work For in United States
September 4, 2018United Community Bank has been named one of the Best Banks to Work For in 2018 by American Banker and Best Companies Group. This recognition is based on employee satisfaction…
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Serendipity Labs names Corie Miller as Lab Manager
September 4, 2018Downtown Greenville’s newest co-working space, Serendipity Labs, has selected Corie Miller as Lab Manager. A graduate of North Greenville University in 2010, Miller has had quite a career in planning…
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Two local women to be honored as Women of Distinction by Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands
September 4, 2018
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands will honor two Greenville-area women at its annual Women of Distinction Awards Dinner on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at the Hilton…
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Whitworth named local economic developer of the Year
September 4, 2018#TeamUpstate storytelling continues with life science, R&D, talent development, Vehicle Assembly Center and community building stories from across region The City of Greenville’s longtime economic developer, Nancy Whitworth, was recognized this…
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Brenden Stevenson joins the Easley office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
September 4, 2018Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Brenden Stevenson has joined the company’s Easley office as a sales associate. Stevenson was born in Minnesota and…
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Tiffany Clemens joins the Pleasantburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
September 4, 2018Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Tiffany Clemens has joined the company’s Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. Clemens is originally from Oklahoma and…
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O’Neal, Inc. acquires a Pennsylvania based BioPharm engineering firm to expand capabilities
September 4, 2018
DME Alliance Inc. provides innovative solutions to the BioPharm Industry O’Neal, Inc., an integrated design and construction firm, recently acquired DME Alliance Inc. (DME) based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. In business…
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Jennifer Johnsen elected to the Board of Directors of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
September 4, 2018
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced that partner Jennifer Johnsen has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC). The FDCC is an exclusive invitation–only international organization…
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Serendipity Labs offering three months free to new tenants in August
September 4, 2018The Upstate’s latest premier co-working space is offering a special rate to new tenants in September. Serendipity Labs Greenville is offering a two-month rent free proposal to tenants who sign…
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Changes to Parks & Recreation rental fees scheduled for October 1
September 4, 2018
The City of Greenville’s Parks & Recreation Department will implement a new rental fee schedule and offer additional rental options beginning October 1. The City’s rental portfolio includes shelters, fields, gardens,…
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Serendipity Labs offering three months free to new tenants in August
September 4, 2018
The Upstate’s latest premier co-working space is offering a special rate to new tenants in September. Serendipity Labs Greenville is offering a two-month rent free proposal to tenants who sign…
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Brenden Stevenson joins the Easley office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
September 4, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Brenden Stevenson has joined the company’s Easley office as a sales associate. Stevenson was born in Minnesota and…
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United Community Bank named one of the Best Banks to Work For in United States
September 4, 2018United Community Bank has been named one of the Best Banks to Work For in 2018 by American Banker and Best Companies Group. This recognition is based on employee satisfaction…
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Serendipity Labs names Corie Miller as Lab Manager
September 4, 2018
Downtown Greenville’s newest co-working space, Serendipity Labs, has selected Corie Miller as Lab Manager. A graduate of North Greenville University in 2010, Miller has had quite a career in planning…
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Tiffany Clemens joins the Pleasantburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
September 4, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Tiffany Clemens has joined the company’s Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. Clemens is originally from Oklahoma and…
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I Can Accept Criticism Without Resentment
September 3, 2018
By Connie Cleveland As an elementary student I remember telling my mother that my “best friend” had said my dog’s name, Jinx, was a boy’s name, not a girl’s,…
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