Municipal Association of SC elects new board members for 2018-2019 at Annual Meeting
July 26, 2018
Delegates at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting elected officers and board members to the Association’s board of directors. Councilmember Octavia Williams-Blake, City of Florence, was elected president. All officers were elected to…
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Ridgeland Pellet Company launching new manufacturing operations in Jasper County
July 26, 2018Company making $8.1 million investment in Ridgeland, S.C. facility Ridgeland Pellet Company, LLC today announced plans to launch new manufacturing operations in Jasper County. The company’s $8.1 million investment is…
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First Citizens Bank, Palmetto Heritage Bancshares, Inc. announce merger agreement
July 26, 2018
First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company (known as First Citizens Bank) and Palmetto Heritage Bancshares, Inc. (“Palmetto Heritage Bancshares”) announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement. Palmetto Heritage Bancshares provides…
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Josh Tew of Flagship Properties accepted into Leadership Greenville Class 45
July 26, 2018Josh Tew, Vice President of Flagship Properties’ commercial division, has been selected for the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Greenville Class 45. Leadership Greenville is the Chamber’s 10-month leadership development…
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Josh Tew of Flagship Properties accepted into Leadership Greenville Class 45
July 26, 2018
Josh Tew, Vice President of Flagship Properties’ commercial division, has been selected for the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Greenville Class 45. Leadership Greenville is the Chamber’s 10-month leadership development…
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Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas announces Shannon Brown as Director of Family Programs
July 26, 2018
Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP) announced that Shannon Brown, MSW, LISW-CP, has been named Director of Family Programs. CCP is a 501(c)3 organization with a mission to provide…
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United Way launches MyUWStory.org with new banners across downtown Greenville
July 25, 2018
United Way of Greenville County is partnering with the City of Greenville to share a new series of stories showing the life-changing impact of United Way in our community. City…
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United Way kicks off School Tools program to benefit Greenville County students
July 25, 2018Giving kids the tools they need to succeed in school and in life is the ultimate goal of United Way School Tools, a program designed to give students the best…
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Sharonview Federal Credit Union expanding corporate headquarters within Lancaster County
July 25, 2018
Nationally-ranked credit union investing $42 million in relocation Sharonview Federal Credit Union, a provider of financial services, announced it is relocating and expanding its corporate headquarters in Lancaster County. The…
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Joyner Commercial announces July transactions
July 25, 2018Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors®, is pleased to announce the following transactions completed by its team of commercial real estate professionals. Nelson…
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Joyner Commercial’s Matt Carter achieves SIOR designation from Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®
July 25, 2018Matt Carter of Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors®, has achieved the SIOR designation awarded by the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®.…
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13 organizations team up to attract talent to the construction industry
July 25, 201860 teens in Greenville, SC, get a hands-on introduction to dynamic careers in the trades Benjamin Franklin Experience (BFE) is a non-profit summer program through which teens have day-in-the-life experiences…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County earns another 4-star rating from Charity Navigator
July 25, 2018With their fierce loyalty to the community and their financial stability, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has once again received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent…
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Jackson launches new experiential program for sales training, team building
July 25, 2018Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second- largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has launched a new experiential program for sales training, team building and problem solving…
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Brookings reports cites Upstate automotive industry, CU-ICAR, as economic development model
July 25, 2018
Applied research, collaborative partnerships, K-12 engagement noted as successes A new report from the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program cites the Upstate region and Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research…
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Ingevity establishing new corporate headquarters in Charleston County
July 25, 2018
Ingevity Corporation(NYSE: NGVT), a North Charleston-based specialty chemicals manufacturer, announced it is establishing a new corporate headquarters in Charleston County. Ingevity will invest $5 million in the project, which is…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County earns another 4-star rating from Charity Navigator
July 25, 2018
With their fierce loyalty to the community and their financial stability, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has once again received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent…
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Jackson launches new experiential program for sales training, team building
July 25, 2018Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second- largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has launched a new experiential program for sales training, team building and problem solving…
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Joyner Commercial’s Matt Carter achieves SIOR designation from Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®
July 25, 2018
Matt Carter of Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors®, has achieved the SIOR designation awarded by the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®.…
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Joyner Commercial announces July transactions
July 25, 2018
Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors®, is pleased to announce the following transactions completed by its team of commercial real estate professionals. Nelson…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
13 organizations team up to attract talent to the construction industry
July 25, 2018
60 teens in Greenville, SC, get a hands-on introduction to dynamic careers in the trades Benjamin Franklin Experience (BFE) is a non-profit summer program through which teens have day-in-the-life experiences…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: construction, non-profit, on-the-move
Harper Corporation General Contractors launches new name and marketing tools to reflect growth and address client needs
July 24, 2018
After nearly 70 years in business, Harper Corporation General Contractors, a leading full-service Southeast regional construction management firm headquartered in Greenville, S.C., has refreshed its branding and marketing tools to…
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Riley Institute promotes Dodgens, welcomes new staff members
July 24, 2018
The Riley Institute at Furman University has promoted team member Megan Dodgens to director of diversity leadership strategies and has added two new staff members, including Sally Morris Cote, Ph.D.,…
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Southern First Bank reports second quarter 2018 results
July 24, 2018Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $5.5 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, for the…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis returns more than $17,000 in unclaimed property to Department of Mental Health
July 24, 2018State Treasurer Curtis Loftis returned more than $17,000 in unclaimed property to S.C. Department of Mental Health officials Monday, money that will be used to meet the emergency needs of…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood and three attorneys recognized in Chambers High Net Worth 2018
July 24, 2018Smith Moore Leatherwood announced that the firm has been recognized in Chambers High Net Worth 2018 (HNW) for North Carolina and South Carolina. Additionally, partners William L. Dennis, J. Tod…
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Ryan M. Lentz joins the Garlington Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
July 24, 2018Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Ryan M. Lentz has joined the company’s Garlington Road office as a sales associate. Although not an Upstate native, Lentz has…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes two interns as employees
July 24, 2018Infinity Marketing warmly welcomes two previous interns as full-time employees. Sara Tompkins will be joining the team as Digital Designer and Aimee Foster as Media Coordinator. “Our interns here at…
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3Fold adds Jon Burr as traffic coordinator
July 24, 2018
3Fold, a Greenville-based growth agency, recently added Jon Burr as a traffic coordinator. Burr holds his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Bob Jones University, where he was vice president of…
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Greenville set to welcome hundreds of nonprofit leaders
July 24, 2018
Together SC, the state’s association of nonprofit organizations, has selected Greenville to serve as the host city for its annual SC Nonprofit Summit on March 11-13, 2019. The Nonprofit Summit…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes two interns as employees
July 24, 2018Infinity Marketing warmly welcomes two previous interns as full-time employees. Sara Tompkins will be joining the team as Digital Designer and Aimee Foster as Media Coordinator. “Our interns here at…
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Jeff Parks joins the Garlington Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
July 24, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Jeff Parks has joined the company’s Garlington Road office as a sales associate. A native of Spartanburg, Parks attended Gardner…
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CONA introduces new foot and ankle specialist, Dr. Michael Le
July 24, 2018
Carolina Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates (CONA) announced the addition of foot and ankle specialist Dr. Michael Le to their practice. “CONA is proud to welcome Dr. Le, who brings expertise…
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Southern First Bank reports second quarter 2018 results
July 24, 2018
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $5.5 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, for the…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Treasurer Curtis Loftis returns more than $17,000 in unclaimed property to Department of Mental Health
July 24, 2018State Treasurer Curtis Loftis returned more than $17,000 in unclaimed property to S.C. Department of Mental Health officials Monday, money that will be used to meet the emergency needs of…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: government, on-the-move
Ryan M. Lentz joins the Garlington Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
July 24, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Ryan M. Lentz has joined the company’s Garlington Road office as a sales associate. Although not an Upstate native, Lentz has…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood and three attorneys recognized in Chambers High Net Worth 2018
July 24, 2018
Smith Moore Leatherwood announced that the firm has been recognized in Chambers High Net Worth 2018 (HNW) for North Carolina and South Carolina. Additionally, partners William L. Dennis, J. Tod…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
WORLD announces southeast region finalist for 2018 Hope Awards
July 24, 2018
WORLD Magazine announced the southeast finalist for the 13th annual Hope Awards for Effective Compassion: Jump Start, a Christ-centered prison and reentry ministry for men and women. The annual Hope…
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Greenville set to welcome hundreds of nonprofit leaders
July 23, 2018Together SC, the state’s association of nonprofit organizations, has selected Greenville to serve as the host city for its annual SC Nonprofit Summit on March 11-13, 2019. The Nonprofit Summit…
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Jeff Parks joins the Garlington Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
July 23, 2018Berkshire Hathaway Home Services C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Jeff Parks has joined the company’s Garlington Road office as a sales associate. A native of Spartanburg, Parks attended Gardner…
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3Fold adds Jon Burr as traffic coordinator
July 23, 20183Fold, a Greenville-based growth agency, recently added Jon Burr as a traffic coordinator. Burr holds his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Bob Jones University, where he was vice president of…
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WORLD announces southeast region finalist for 2018 Hope Awards
July 23, 2018WORLD Magazine announced the southeast finalist for the 13th annual Hope Awards for Effective Compassion: Jump Start, a Christ-centered prison and reentry ministry for men and women. The annual Hope…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
CONA introduces new foot and ankle specialist, Dr. Michael Le
July 23, 2018Carolina Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates (CONA) announced the addition of foot and ankle specialist Dr. Michael Le to their practice. “CONA is proud to welcome Dr. Le, who brings expertise…
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Students are open for business opportunities
July 23, 2018Beginning Saturday, July 22, approximately 120 high school students will spend a week at Presbyterian College during the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s 35th Annual Business Week. The annual event…
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Interstate 85 lane closures northbound and southbound
July 23, 2018
Motorists should expect a right lane closure on Southbound I 85 from mile markers 80 to 77. There will also be a right lane closure Northbound starting at mile marker…
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Steve Babb joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
July 23, 2018
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Steve Babb as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Steve joins Caine from another Upstate firm. With 25 years of experience as a…
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Streambank stabilization project to begin in Cleveland Park
July 23, 2018Work is scheduled to begin this week on a streambank stabilization project in Cleveland Park. The project limits are from just upstream of Cleveland Street on the Reedy River to…
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Julie Fowler joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
July 23, 2018
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Julie Fowler as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Though Julie has traveled the world via airplanes and RVs, she has called Greenville…
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Top Grossing Movies – July 23
July 23, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 07/20/2018 to 07/26/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Equalizer 2 R Sony 1 3,388 $36,011,640 $36,011,640…
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Three High School students awarded the Mary Wheeler Davis Scholarship
July 23, 2018
Chapman Cultural Center awarded three High School students the Mary Wheeler Davis Scholarship, which is a component fund of The Spartanburg County Foundation. The scholarship is awarded annually to students…
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