Complete PR wins record number of Hermes Creative Awards
April 26, 2018
Complete PR took home six Hermes Creative Awards in 2018, a new record for the agency for overall Hermes wins. The Hermes Creative Awards are an international competition for professionals…
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World’s largest wind turbine, to be tested by Clemson, wins engineering award
April 25, 2018
MHI Vestas recently was awarded the Silver Medal in the category of renewable energy at the prestigious Edison Awards for its 9.5 megawatt offshore wind turbine, which it will test at Clemson…
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The SC Chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors announces 2018 statewide road show: May 16 – 18
April 25, 2018
NAIFA-SC is opening their doors to professionals across the state for their upcoming 2018 Road Show, featuring Bruce Etherington and Dan Finley as the guest speakers. The Road Show will travel…
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Zucker Family Graduate Education Center in North Charleston now realizing its vision
April 25, 2018
Galen Helfter sits in front of two giant computer monitors in his corner office on the 14thfloor of Cascade Plaza in Akron, Ohio. The 24-year-old looks out over the landscape…
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Changes to Filing Requirements Effecting Third-Party Placement of H-1B Workers
April 25, 2018
By Rebecca Sigmund and John Hill Through its latest policy memorandum, issued earlier this year, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has formalized additional requirements for H-1B petitions involving off-site employment.…
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Lowcountry Aviation Company launching Colleton County operations
April 25, 2018
Aviation Service Provider Creating 36 New Jobs Lowcountry Aviation Company, a fully-integrated aviation service provider, is launching operations in Colleton County. The company’s $1.7 million investment is projected to create…
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Retail property sold near Clemson University
April 25, 2018
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of 354 College Avenue in Clemson, South Carolina. 354 Clemson, LLC purchased the 5,175 square foot freestanding retail property as an investment.…
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Ben-No-Mo celebrates national launch of innovative next-generation cooler stand
April 25, 2018
FLORENCE, SC- A drink cooler is an essential part of many leisure and business activities. The problem often is they can be quite uncomfortable to get drinks from, with the…
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Ben-No-Mo celebrates national launch of innovative next-generation cooler stand
April 25, 2018
FLORENCE, SC- A drink cooler is an essential part of many leisure and business activities. The problem often is they can be quite uncomfortable to get drinks from, with the…
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Fire Department to Hold Community Outreach Events
April 25, 2018
The Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) will hold two community outreach events this week. The first is a walk-up training event this Friday, April 27 in conjunction with National Walk at Lunch…
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Retail Property Sold Near Clemson University
April 25, 2018
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of 354 College Avenue in Clemson, South Carolina. 354 Clemson, LLC purchased the 5,175 square foot freestanding retail property as an investment.…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on S.C. House voting to continue fight for ratepayers
April 25, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement in response to the S.C. House of Representatives standing up for the people of South Carolina and voting to continue fighting until ratepayers…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on S.C. House voting to continue fight for ratepayers
April 25, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement in response to the S.C. House of Representatives standing up for the people of South Carolina and voting to continue fighting until ratepayers…
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Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative names Jim Lovinggood as President and CEO
April 25, 2018
Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative has named Jim Lovinggood as president and CEO. Lovinggood assumed the role in February 2018 and is only the third person to hold the utility’s top…
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ACS Manufacturing, Inc. establishing operations in Abbeville County
April 24, 2018Company Creating More Than 150 New Jobs in Abbeville, S.C. ACS Manufacturing, Inc. announced plans to locate new manufacturing operations in Abbeville County. The company’s $6 million investment is projected…
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Sertoma, Inc. awards grant to the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind to provide advanced training for speech therapists
April 24, 2018The SC School for the Deaf and the Blind is enhancing services for deaf students who have good potential to develop speech and listening skills. A grant obtained through Sertoma,…
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BJU Grad David Dersch Promoted to Colonel
April 24, 2018
Chaplain David M. Dersch, Jr., a 1985 graduate of Bob Jones University, has recently been promoted to colonel by the United States Air Force Reserve. Colonel Dersch earned a BA…
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Tindall Utility Division Utilizes NQA-1 Program in New Project
April 24, 2018Tindall Corporation’s Utility Division manufactured APS hatch plugs for the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station in Arizona, the largest nuclear plant in the United States. GC Carolina Energy Solutions approached…
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Southern First reports results for first quarter of 2018
April 24, 2018Greenville, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $5.2 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, for…
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Molly Talbot-Metz named new President/CEO of Mary Black Foundation
April 24, 2018
Molly Talbot-Metz has been named the next president and CEO of the Mary Black Foundation, succeeding Kathy Dunleavy, who retires at the end of June 2018. Talbot-Metz will become the…
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SJ&P chooses Endeavor for its Greenville office location
April 24, 2018
Jacksonville, Fla.-based advertising agency services Zaxby’s account and others from offices at Endeavor Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for creatives and corporate marketing teams, announces that SJ&P, a Jacksonville, Fla. full-service…
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SJ&P chooses Endeavor for its Greenville office location
April 24, 2018
Jacksonville, Fla.-based advertising agency services Zaxby’s account and others from offices at Endeavor Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for creatives and corporate marketing teams, announces that SJ&P, a Jacksonville, Fla. full-service…
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Southern First reports results for first quarter of 2018
April 24, 2018
Greenville, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $5.2 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, for…
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Top Grossing Movies – April 23
April 23, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 04/20/2018 to 04/26/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 A Quiet Place PG13 Paramount 3 3,808 $20,911,809 $131,270,520 2…
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Greenville Technical College and S.C. Army National Guard open joint use facility at SCTAC
April 23, 2018Greenville Technical College (GTC) and the South Carolina Army National Guard have opened a shared facility at 915 Perimeter Road, in the South Carolina Technology and Aviation Center (SCTAC). With…
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Bob Jones University Collegian staff wins SCPA awards
April 23, 2018
The South Carolina Press Association (SCPA) recognized staff members of Bob Jones University’s student newspaper, The Collegian, with multiple awards at the Collegiate Annual News Contest Friday, April 20, at Winthrop…
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Three named to endowed professorships
April 23, 2018Wofford College has named three professors to endowed professorships, recognizing their excellence in teaching and their leadership and creativity. They are: Dr. Christine Sorrell Dinkins, William R. Kenan Jr. Professor…
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Kristi Matthews Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg
April 23, 2018
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Kristi Matthews as a residential sales agent to its Spartanburg office. Growing up in a real estate family, Kristi was inspired by the joy finding…
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Furman University to hold Spring Commencement May 5
April 23, 2018
Frances Ligler, a 1972 Furman University graduate and the Lampe Distinguished Professor in the UNC/NC State Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, will serve as commencement speaker when Furman holds its…
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O’Neal Inc. hires Design Specialist
April 23, 2018
O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Don Doty as Design Specialist. Doty has more than 30 years of piping and mechanical design experience. He previously…
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Fulbright grant awarded to Furman senior Clair Pullan
April 23, 2018
Claire Pullan, a Furman University senior from Aiken, has won a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award for an English Teaching Assistantship for the 2018-2019 academic year from the U.S. Department…
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D&D Ford joins recycled ride effort in Greer
April 23, 2018
Skip Davenport will present the keys to a refurbished car to local, Carlos Cabrera on Friday, April 27 at 10am. This presentation is a part of D&D Ford’s partnership with Recycled Rides…
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O’Neal Inc. hires Assistant Controller
April 23, 2018
O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Christine Hill as Assistant Controller. Hill has more than 10 years of experience with construction accounting. She previously worked…
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City Council holds first reading on proposed FY 2018-2019 budget
April 23, 2018
City Council held a public hearing and first reading on the City’s proposed FY 2018-2019 budget at its formal meeting on April 23, 2018. The proposed budget for all funds…
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Harry Connick, Jr. brings A New Orleans Tricentennial Celebration to the Peace Center – June 10
April 23, 2018
Tickets go on sale Friday, April 27, at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 10, at 7 p.m. Peace Concert Hall at the Peace Center Tickets: $55-$115 Greenville, S.C. – Harry Connick, Jr.…
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Charter Champions named for 2018
April 23, 2018Al Squire, Director of the MedEx program with Greenville Health System, and Leslie Farmer, the Communications Lead for Lockheed Martin, were named Charter Champions for 2018…
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Girl Scout Troop selects CDS for Silver Award
April 23, 2018
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) was selected as the beneficiary of a Girl Scout Silver Award project. Cadette Troop 831 of Service Unit 635 donated books, therapy toys, puzzles,…
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AnMed Health Foundation honored generous donors
April 23, 2018It is with great thanks to the 2,336 contributors that The AnMed Health Foundation is able to provide life-saving treatments to citizens throughout the community. The foundation’s 2017 highlight project…
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Advocacy Day for Access & Independence to be held at SC State House April 25 to celebrate disability and further disability rights
April 23, 2018On April 25, disability advocates from around the state will rally at the State House to unlock the barriers of independence for people with disabilities. The rally will include several…
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Next-door neighbor makes major investment in International African American Museum
April 23, 2018
$1 Million Boost from BMW Pushes Museum Toward Goal Global automotive manufacturer BMW has invested $1 million in the forthcoming International African American Museum (IAAM). This leadership gift to the…
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Next-door neighbor makes major investment in International African American Museum
April 23, 2018
$1 Million Boost from BMW Pushes Museum Toward Goal Global automotive manufacturer BMW has invested $1 million in the forthcoming International African American Museum (IAAM). This leadership gift to the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster issues Executive Order to combat flow of illegal contraband into prisons
April 23, 2018Executive Order 2018-16 Waives Procurement and Human Resource Regulations for Department of Corrections Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2018-16, which suspends procurement and human resource regulations for the Department…
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Gov. Henry McMaster issues Executive Order to combat flow of illegal contraband into prisons
April 23, 2018Executive Order 2018-16 Waives Procurement and Human Resource Regulations for Department of Corrections Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2018-16, which suspends procurement and human resource regulations for the Department…
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South Carolina Office of Innovation announces grant awards
April 23, 2018
Nine organizations receive state funds as part of Startup Fuel Challenge The S.C. Department of Commerce Office of Innovation announced more than $719,000 in grant awards to nine organizations as…
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South Carolina Office of Innovation announces grant awards
April 23, 2018
Nine organizations receive state funds as part of Startup Fuel Challenge The S.C. Department of Commerce Office of Innovation announced more than $719,000 in grant awards to nine organizations as…
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Nephron Pharmaceuticals supports S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities with funding for scholarships
April 23, 2018Nephron Pharmaceuticals Supports S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities with Funding for Scholarships Gift will support four meal plan scholarships for students from the Midlands The South Carolina…
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William Edward Simpson III joins the Garlington Road Office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 23, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that William “Willie” Edward Simpson has joined the company’s Garlington Road Office as a sales associate. Originally from Concord, NC, Simpson…
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The Heirloom Companies expands operations team
April 23, 2018
The Heirloom Companies welcomes Michael Malsch to its operations team as Project Coordinator. Malsch’s critical role involves coordinating and scheduling the company’s numerous projects and employees. “Michael’s role is integral…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner REALTORS awarded sales professional eCertified designation
April 23, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Carole Weinstock has received Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ distinguished eCertified The Next Generation designation. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices awards the designation to sales…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner REALTORS awarded sales professional eCertified designation
April 23, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Carole Weinstock has received Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ distinguished eCertified The Next Generation designation. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices awards the designation to sales…
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