Statewide company named top SBA 504 Lender by the Small Business Administration (SBA)
June 5, 2018
Provident Business Financial Services, Inc. (Provident), has been named #1 SBA 504 Lender in South Carolina by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Provident ranks top in both total number of…
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Jackson wins fourth OBIE Award for Senior League World Series
June 5, 2018Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has for the fourth time in five years won an OBIE Award—one of the advertising industry’s…
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SC Political consulting firm expands
June 5, 2018
South Carolina Public Affairs becomes Momentum National On the eve of the primary elections, Midlands based South Carolina Public Affairs, a political consulting and strategic communications firm, has expanded and…
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FUEL hires seasoned analytics expert from E*TRADE New York
June 4, 2018
FUEL, an integrated marketing agency in downtown Greenville, SC specializing in both digital and traditional services, has added Kristin Dennis as Digital Analytics/SEO Specialist to its digital marketing team. Dennis…
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OEA and Hamilton Career Center celebrate NOW graduates
June 4, 2018Nurturing Oconee’s Workforce, NOW, is a unique program designed collaboratively by the Oconee Economic Alliance and the School District of Oconee County. With manufacturing as the back bone of Oconee…
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ThePianoGuys will play the Peace Center on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. Each ticket also includes a digital download of the group’s upcoming album
June 4, 2018
What do you get when you mix up a marketing genius who does video, a studio engineer who writes music, a pianist who had a successful solo career and a…
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Celtic Woman returns to the Peace Center on Friday, March 15, 2019, at 8 p.m.
June 4, 2018
Grammy® nominated global sensation Celtic Woman’s concerts capture the hearts of audiences around the globe. Both an accomplished recording ensemble and a world-class performing collective, Celtic Woman celebrates Ireland’s rich musical and cultural…
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Top Grossing Movies – June 4
June 4, 2018
Week of 06/01/2018 to 06/07/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Solo: A Star Wars Story PG13 Disney 2 4,381 $29,396,882 $148,989,574 2 Deadpool 2…
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Bunnell-Lammons Engineering adds transportation service division
May 31, 2018
Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE) has expanded its services to include a Transportation Services Department. The department is led by Dan Chism, P.E., who has more than 30 years of experience…
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Former Wofford College Chaplain Rev. Dr. Talmage B. Skinner Jr. has died
May 31, 2018
The Rev. Dr. Talmage Boyd Skinner Jr., former Perkins-Prothro Chaplain and Professor of Religion at Wofford College and a member of the Class of 1956, died away early this morning (Thursday, May…
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Engenius earns two Professional Advertising Awards from the Business Marketing Association of the Carolinas
May 31, 2018
Engenius, an Upstate web design and digital marketing company, received two Professional Advertising (ProAd) awards from the Business Marketing Association of the Carolinas (BMA Carolinas). The awards earned were: Gold…
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Local builders benefit Homes for Hope in Upstate expansion
May 31, 2018
The Home Builders Association of Greenville’s Rosewood Communities, SK Builders and Cobblestone Builders are building houses for Homes for Hope, expanding the initiative within the Upstate. Homes for Hope, Rosewood…
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Local builders benefit Homes for Hope in Upstate expansion
May 30, 2018
The Home Builders Association of Greenville’s Rosewood Communities, SK Builders and Cobblestone Builders are building houses for Homes for Hope, expanding the initiative within the Upstate. Homes for Hope, Rosewood…
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Engenius earns two Professional Advertising Awards from the Business Marketing Association of the Carolinas
May 30, 2018
Engenius, an Upstate web design and digital marketing company, received two Professional Advertising (ProAd) awards from the Business Marketing Association of the Carolinas (BMA Carolinas). The awards earned were: Gold…
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Michelin receives Platinum and Gold Vulcan Supplier awards
May 30, 2018
Vulcan Materials Company — the nation’s foremost producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of other construction materials — has awarded Michelin North America, Inc., with two 2017 Supplier awards…
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VapeWild announces brick-and-mortar expansion
May 30, 2018
Texas-based e-commerce business sees exponential growth into diverse markets VapeWild, a Dallas-based vapor manufacturer and distributor, announced the opening of the brand’s first brick-and-mortar store this month in Spartanburg, South Carolina.…
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SCANA Corporation sets date for a special shareholder meeting for vote on merger agreement with Dominion Energy
May 30, 2018
SCANA Corporation Sets Date for its 2018 Annual Shareholder Meeting SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced today that it has established a record date of May 31, 2018, and a meeting date…
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Duke Energy grant supports workforce training at the Spartanburg Community College Cherokee County campus
May 30, 2018
The Spartanburg Community College Foundation was recently awarded a $30,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to help high school seniors (17-19 years old) and individuals pursuing a GED through Cherokee…
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Spartanburg Water recognizes excellence in wastewater compliance
May 30, 2018
Eleven Upstate industries receive awards for 100 percent compliance Spartanburg Water recently recognized eleven industrial customers who were 100 percent compliant with their industrial wastewater permits for the 2017 calendar…
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Clemson executive Brett Dalton accepts leadership position at Baylor University
May 30, 2018
After a distinguished Clemson career that spans nearly three decades, Executive Vice President for Finance and Operations Brett Dalton is leaving the university for a similar role at Baylor University…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
May 30, 2018
Colliers International in South Carolina announced the following select recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Columbia, SC Mary Winter Teaster represented Northeast Medical Development…
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Frank B. Holding, retired Executive Vice Chairman of First Citizens BancShares, First Citizens Bank, dies
May 30, 2018
Frank Brown Holding, retired executive vice chairman of First Citizens BancShares, Inc. and its First Citizens Bank subsidiary, died May 26, 2018, in Smithfield at age 89. For nearly six…
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uBreakiFix expands in South Carolina, opens third location in Spartanburg
May 30, 2018
Industry-Leading Tech Repair Brand Brings High Quality Electronics Support to Warren H. Abernathy Highway Tech repair brand uBreakiFix opened its newest location, uBreakiFix Spartanburg, on May 23 at 8149 Warren H. Abernathy…
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Koops, Inc. expanding Greenville County manufacturing operations
May 30, 2018
Automation systems producer creating 20 new jobs Koops, Inc., a manufacturer of automation systems, is growing its existing Greenville County production operations. The company’s $2.2 million investment is projected to…
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Furman University mathematics professor receives Cur Mentor award
May 30, 2018
Liz Bouzarth, associate professor of mathematics at Furman University, has received a Math and Computer Science Faculty Mentoring Award from the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR). Candidates for the awards…
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The Brandon Agency develops ‘Together, We Grow: #TeamUpstate’ campaign for Upstate South Carolina Alliance
May 30, 2018
The creative campaign connects businesses together to impact the economic development in the Upstate of South Carolina The Brandon Agency, the only certified brand strategy agency in the Carolinas, developed…
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Top Grossing Movies – May 29
May 30, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 05/25/2018 to 05/31/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Solo: A Star Wars Story PG13 Disney 1 4,381…
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Wake Foot Sanctuary announces first franchise in Greenville
May 30, 2018
Wake Foot Sanctuary announced its first franchise opening in Greenville, SC later this year. Chris Fetter, along with her husband Tad Heineman, are excited to be the first candidates awarded a franchise after Wake…
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Southern Current launching new solar project in Aiken County
May 30, 2018
Company investing $20 million in solar farm development Southern Current, a leading developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets, is expanding its solar farm portfolio with a new…
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Phase II of Liberty Bridge maintenance project scheduled for this summer
May 29, 2018
Phase I of the City’s routine maintenance improvements to the Liberty Bridge was conducted over the course of several weeks in February, and Phase II is scheduled to begin this…
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Clemson’s College of Business names Wendy York dean
May 29, 2018
Wendy York, associate dean at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, has been named dean of Clemson University’s College of Business. She will begin her new job in mid-July. As…
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Tindall highlights employees who foster in honor of National Foster Care Month
May 29, 2018
Tindall Corporation is dedicated to supporting their employees both personally and professionally. Two Tindall team members, Stephen Green and Kelly Scheib, recently became licensed foster parents and are now actively…
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The Cliffs adds three to club leadership team
May 29, 2018The Cliffs announced the addition of three new members to its club leadership team: Tabatha Cantrell as private events sales manager, Kyle Caudill as general manager of The Cliffs at…
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High Spirits Hospitality’s Tammy Johnson named feature presenter for night one of Facebook Community Boost
May 29, 2018
Tammy Johnson, president and CEO of High Spirits Hospitality, will be the featured presenter for the first night of Facebook Community Boost as she discusses her business to a sold-out…
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ACRE selects entrepreneurs for funding and mentoring
May 29, 2018
Five South Carolina agribusiness entrepreneurs are one step closer to taking their businesses to the marketplace or expanding an existing start-up, thanks to a competitive application and pitch process offered…
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GSSM announces Wall Street investment manager to deliver 29th commencement address
May 29, 2018
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Board of Trustees announced that Ms. Pamela Lawrence, a leading Wall Street investment manager and entrepreneur, will deliver GSSM’s 29th…
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Sonoco to acquire Conitex Sonoco joint venture
May 29, 2018
Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining 70 percent interest in the joint venture of Conitex Sonoco…
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High Spirits Hospitality’s Tammy Johnson named feature presenter for night one of Facebook Community Boost
May 29, 2018
Tammy Johnson, president and CEO of High Spirits Hospitality, will be the featured presenter for the first night of Facebook Community Boost as she discusses her business to a sold-out…
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The Cliffs adds three to club leadership team
May 29, 2018The Cliffs announced the addition of three new members to its club leadership team: Tabatha Cantrell as private events sales manager, Kyle Caudill as general manager of The Cliffs at…
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Valagro launching new production facility in Orangeburg County
May 28, 2018
Company’s First U.S. Manufacturing Site Will Create 47 New Jobs Valagro, a producer of biostimulants and fertilizers for the agriculture industry, is launching its new production operations in Orangeburg County.…
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Flourish wins awards for work with Clemson and Feed & Seed
May 28, 2018
Flourish’s 2018 client work was recently honored with one Mercury Award and one Silver Wing Award from the South Carolina Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA). “Clemson University’s ‘Eclipse Over…
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Eldon Russ joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 28, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Eldon Russ has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Russ grew up on a farm in southeastern…
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Jackson hires James Ragsdale as shipping and logistics coordinator
May 28, 2018
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired James Ragsdale as shipping and logistics coordinator. In his new role, Ragsdale will oversee…
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Jim Bannister and Bruce Bannister recognized among 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers
May 28, 2018James (Jim) Bannister and Bruce Bannister of Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC, have been named 2018 Super Lawyers in South Carolina, in the practice areas of criminal law and family…
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Four Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS sales professionals earn Residential Construction Certification
May 28, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Jill Chapman, Marsha Foster, Lynda Hanna and Stina Thoennes have earned national certification as Residential Construction Certified™ professionals. With this certification,…
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Guy Furay secures nomination for Congress as American Party candidate
May 28, 2018
Local business leader Guy Furay has locked-in the American Party’s nomination for Congress in the Fourth District. Furay founded The Insurance Source, an independent brokerage specializing in health, life, disability…
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Graham amendment to prohibit DOE from using funds to terminate MOX program
May 28, 2018
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) introduced and passed an amendment to the FY 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which prohibits the Department of Energy (DOE) from terminating the…
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Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas adds significant strength to its board team
May 28, 2018
Experienced Business and Community Leaders Will Help Guide Organization’s Continuing Growth Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP) announced the addition of five new members to its board of directors.…
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Eldon Russ joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 28, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Eldon Russ has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Russ grew up on a farm in southeastern…
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Jackson hires James Ragsdale as shipping and logistics coordinator
May 28, 2018
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired James Ragsdale as shipping and logistics coordinator. In his new role, Ragsdale will oversee…
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