New grant to support S.C. Arts Commission Lowcountry programs
March 26, 2018
S.C. Arts Commission programs in coastal counties assisted by new Coastal Community Foundation grant The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) is announcing a new grant awarded by Coastal Community Foundation…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s John Tiller to receive Compleat Lawyer Award
March 26, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorney John Tiller has been recognized as a 2018 Gold Compleat Lawyer by the University of South Carolina School of Law. Established in 1992, the Compleat Lawyer…
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SCDOT’s spring spruce up litter collection results
March 24, 2018
Thousands of South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Maintenance workers and volunteers from various SCDOT offices spent Thursday March 22 collecting litter on highways in every county of the…
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SCDOT’s spring spruce up litter collection results
March 24, 2018
Thousands of South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Maintenance workers and volunteers from various SCDOT offices spent Thursday March 22 collecting litter on highways in every county of the…
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Jessica Blais to lead marketing, communications at USC Upstate
March 24, 2018
Jessica Blais joins the staff of the University of South Carolina Upstate on March 26, 2018 as associate vice chancellor for strategic communications and marketing. Blais will lead the University’s marketing and…
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Scholar to discuss race, disability, and the American Girl brand at USC Upstate- April 5th
March 22, 2018
Dr. Sami Schalk, assistant professor of gender and women’s studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will visit the USC Upstate campus on Thursday, April 5 where she will present “Race, Disability, and…
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Celebrating “7 Decades of Nascar”at Darlington Raceway
March 22, 2018
Darlington Raceway is celebrating “7 Decades of NASCAR” for its Bojangles’ Southern 500 Throwback Weekend on Sept. 1-2. As part of the celebration, the track Too Tough To Tame is highlighting specific moments…
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Locally Epic adding more fun to the 2018 Duck Derby with hat contest
March 22, 2018
The Kentucky Derby is known for its hats, and Locally Epic wants the Greenville Duck Derby known for it as well, but with a twist. Locally Epic is hosting the…
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Moryah Jackson named director of diversity education at Clemson
March 22, 2018
Clemson University is advancing its commitment to inclusive excellence with an emphasis on education. Moryah Jackson will lead the effort as director of diversity education in the Office of Inclusion and…
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SC Ports reports record container volume through February
March 22, 2018
The South Carolina Ports Authority reported a fiscal year-to-date container volume record of over 1.4 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEU) handled since July. SCPA moved 168,480 TEUs during the…
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SC Ports reports record container volume through February
March 22, 2018
The South Carolina Ports Authority reported a fiscal year-to-date container volume record of over 1.4 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEU) handled since July. SCPA moved 168,480 TEUs during the…
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United Community Bank gives back to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas
March 22, 2018
Donation facilitated through sales of gloves and socks at United Community Bank Ice on Main United Community Bank has donated $2,185 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas’ “Adopt-A-Room”…
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Lakeside Lodge Clemson selects Sherman Construction as general contractor for condo hotel development
March 22, 2018
Lakeside Lodge Clemson announced that it has selected Sherman Construction as the general contractor for the luxury condo hotel project. The project is set to break ground later this spring.…
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Locally Epic adding more fun to the 2018 Duck Derby with hat contest
March 22, 2018
The Kentucky Derby is known for its hats, and Locally Epic wants the Greenville Duck Derby known for it as well, but with a twist. Locally Epic is hosting the…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Who’s buying, selling, leasing and investing in South Carolina this week
March 21, 2018
Columbia / Greenville, SC – Colliers International in South Carolina announced the following commercial real estate transactions: Columbia, SC Craig Waites represented Circle K Stores, Inc. in the sale of 1.24…
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Lakeside Lodge Clemson selects Sherman Construction as general contractor for condo hotel development
March 21, 2018
Lakeside Lodge Clemson announced that it has selected Sherman Construction as the general contractor for the luxury condo hotel project. The project is set to break ground later this spring.…
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Keynote speaker to focus on looking inward when facing diversity – March 22
March 21, 2018
The University of South Carolina Upstate will welcome more than 180 student teachers to campus Thursday, March 22, 2018 to participate in the School of Education’s Diversity Conference. The conference, now in…
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DXM nominated for two Global Markie Awards
March 21, 2018
Global data technology giant Oracle has named DX Marketing (DXM) a finalist in two separate categories of its annual Markie Awards competition. DXM is an insights firm based in Greenville,…
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Santee Cooper approves $3 million industrial development loan to benefit Oconee County
March 21, 2018
Santee Cooper has approved a $3 million loan to the Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) for a 50,000-square-foot industrial speculative building to help Oconee County attract new businesses and jobs. The…
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DXM nominated for two Global Markie Awards
March 21, 2018
Global data technology giant Oracle has named DX Marketing (DXM) a finalist in two separate categories of its annual Markie Awards competition. DXM is an insights firm based in Greenville,…
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Smith Scholarships recipients
March 20, 2018Pendleton resident and former Tri-County Technical College Foundation board member Jim Smith and his wife, Marjorie, center, are longtime supporters of the College. Recently they met with Tri-County students who…
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Darby Scholarships recipients
March 20, 2018Mrs. Judy Darby of Anderson, pictured middle, and her late husband, Steve Darby, have given benevolently to the educational programs at Tri-County Technical College since 1994. Recently, Mrs. Darby met…
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Home Free to play the Peace Center July 19
March 20, 2018A cappella country group Home Free returns to the Peace Center on Thursday, July 19, at 7:30 p.m. Home Free is bringing Nashville country standards and country-dipped pop hits to Greenville…
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The Upstate’s largest STEAM Festival is back with new exhibits and shows – April 7
March 20, 2018The 4th annual iMAGINE Upstate festival, fueled by ScanSource, will bring over 75 interactive exhibits and shows emphasizing Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) to the streets of downtown…
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Riley Institute at Furman receives grant to expand study of Montessori education
March 20, 2018The Riley Institute at Furman University has been selected to join a research team that will explore how Montessori education can advance the academic and social-emotional development of children. Funded…
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Furman University offers new Master of Science Degree
March 20, 2018
Furman University is launching a Master of Science in Community Engaged Medicine (MS-CEM) this summer. The new degree program aims to narrow the gap between community health and the resources…
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Piedmont Arthritis Clinic announces Long Huynh-Duc as partner
March 20, 2018
Piedmont Arthritis Clinic, PA, a recognized leader in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, has announced that Dr. Long Huynh-Duc, DO has been named a partner of the independently owned, Greenville-based…
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Two Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized by SC Bar Young Lawyers Division
March 20, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd associates Cameo Joseph and John Langford have been recognized by the South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) as “Star of the Quarter.” The award recognizes their…
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Habitat Greenville continues neighborhood revitalization in Saluda Bluffs
March 20, 2018On March 17, 2018 Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County held a neighborhood revitalization celebration in the Saluda Bluffs neighborhood. Residents, community members, law enforcement officers and volunteers from Advent…
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Experienced Upstate attorney opens solo practice and expands divorce practice
March 20, 2018
After decades practicing in a small firm, experienced attorney, Rhett Burney, has established the Law Office of Rhett D. Burney, P.C. “I’m proud to announce the establishment of my own…
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Two Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized by SC Bar Young Lawyers Division
March 20, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd associates Cameo Joseph and John Langford have been recognized by the South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) as “Star of the Quarter.” The award recognizes their…
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Experienced Upstate attorney opens solo practice and expands divorce practice
March 20, 2018
After decades practicing in a small firm, experienced attorney, Rhett Burney, has established the Law Office of Rhett D. Burney, P.C. “I’m proud to announce the establishment of my own…
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Ten at the Top announces date for 2018 Upstate Regional Summit – September 25
March 20, 2018
Polly LaBarre to Headline Event Themed Around “Winning the Future” Building on the successful 2016 Upstate Regional Summit: Creating a Leading Region, Ten at the Top announced its 2018 Upstate…
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BANDWAGON and Sacramento State in deal to elevate fan experience
March 20, 2018
Sacramento State football fans will get a more customized experience at Hornet Stadium this fall thanks to the work of BANDWAGON. BANDWAGON tracks qualitative customer data for ticketed live events…
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Habitat Greenville continues neighborhood revitalization in Saluda Bluffs
March 20, 2018On March 17, 2018 Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County held a neighborhood revitalization celebration in the Saluda Bluffs neighborhood. Residents, community members, law enforcement officers and volunteers from Advent…
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Piedmont Arthritis Clinic announces Long Huynh-Duc as partner
March 20, 2018
Piedmont Arthritis Clinic, PA, a recognized leader in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, has announced that Dr. Long Huynh-Duc, DO has been named a partner of the independently owned, Greenville-based…
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NAIFA-SC President-Elect Evelyn Butler of Greenville receives LACP designation
March 19, 2018
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-SC) announced that NAIFA-SC President-Elect, Evelyn Butler, LUTCF, CLTC, has received the NAIFA national Life and Annuity Certified Professional (LACP) certification. The LACP certification recognizes highly…
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Top Grossing Movies – March 19
March 19, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore For the fifth week in a row the top grossing movie is Black Panther. It has warned $200M more in five weeks of release than Jumanji:…
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Samsung launches second production line in Newberry County
March 19, 2018
More than 650 people now employed by Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America Just nine months after announcing the company was coming to South Carolina, Samsung Electronics Home Appliance America (SEHA)…
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Samsung launches second production line in Newberry County
March 19, 2018
More than 650 people now employed by Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America Just nine months after announcing the company was coming to South Carolina, Samsung Electronics Home Appliance America (SEHA)…
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Dairy Queen’s fourth annual Free Cone Day supports GHS Children’s Hospital
March 19, 2018
On March 20, Dairy Queen will celebrate the first official day of spring by supporting Children’s Hospital of Greenville Health System (GHS) with its fourth annual Free Cone Day. Participating…
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Jack Porter wins three American Advertising Federation awards
March 19, 2018
Jack Porter, a multi-disciplinary design group that creates transformative branded experiences, received three 2018 American Advertising Federation (AAF) awards from the Greenville AAF chapter for their design work at Clemson,…
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Rebuild Upstate marks 10th anniversary with 160 repairs, sets goals for 2020
March 16, 2018
More than 1,400 volunteers helped Rebuild Upstate change lives in 2017 by working on 477 projects in 160 homes in four counties. These numbers come from Rebuild Upstate’s 2017 Impact…
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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Trey Fudger to Regional Vice President of Sales
March 16, 2018
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, announced Trey Fudger has been promoted to regional vice president of sales. In his new role, Fudger will…
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Joyner Commercial announces March transactions
March 16, 2018
Month of March 2018 – 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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CBRE arranges sale of 144-unit value-add Greenville apartment community
March 16, 2018CBRE Capital Markets has facilitated the sale of Beacon Ridge Apartment Homes, a 144-unit value-add multifamily property at 5 Crystal Springs Road in Greenville, SC. Located just off Interstate 385,…
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Greenville awarded USL Division III franchise
March 16, 2018
Joe Erwin Leads Ownership Group Bringing Professional Soccer to Upstate The Greenville community has acquired a United Soccer League (USL) Division III franchise and will bring professional soccer to the…
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CBRE arranges sale of 144-unit value-add Greenville apartment community
March 16, 2018CBRE Capital Markets has facilitated the sale of Beacon Ridge Apartment Homes, a 144-unit value-add multifamily property at 5 Crystal Springs Road in Greenville, SC. Located just off Interstate 385,…
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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Trey Fudger to Regional Vice President of Sales
March 16, 2018
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, announced Trey Fudger has been promoted to regional vice president of sales. In his new role, Fudger will…
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Rebuild Upstate marks 10th anniversary with 160 repairs, sets goals for 2020
March 16, 2018
More than 1,400 volunteers helped Rebuild Upstate change lives in 2017 by working on 477 projects in 160 homes in four counties. These numbers come from Rebuild Upstate’s 2017 Impact…
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