Top Grossing Movies – February 12
February 12, 2018
Week of 02/09/2018 to 02/15/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Fifty Shades Freed R Universal 1 3,768 $38,560,195 $38,560,195 2 Peter Rabbit PG Sony…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 12
February 12, 2018
Week of 02/09/2018 to 02/15/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Fifty Shades Freed R Universal 1 3,768 $38,560,195 $38,560,195 2 Peter Rabbit PG Sony…
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REFLECTIONS world language teachers’ workshop to attract South Carolina teachers to USC Upstate
February 12, 2018
The University of South Carolina Upstate is proud to present the REFLECTIONS: World Language Teachers’ Workshop on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018. The workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in the Sansbury…
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Dr. Jessica Minor named School of Health Professions interim dean
February 12, 2018
Dr. Jessica Minor of the Bob Jones University biology faculty has been named interim dean of BJU’s newly announced School of Health Professions. Minor joined the BJU health sciences faculty…
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Milliken & Company named one of the 2018 World’s Most Ethical Companies for 12th consecutive year
February 12, 2018
Milliken & Company, a global innovation company with textile, specialty chemical, and floor covering manufacturing expertise, has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing…
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Davis & Floyd named finalist and wins Engineering Excellence Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina
February 12, 2018During the American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) Engineering Excellence Awards gala, Davis & Floyd, Inc. was named an ACEC Finalist and received an Engineering Excellence…
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Emily DeRoberts appointed to ReWa Board of Commissioners
February 12, 2018
Emily DeRoberts has been appointed by the Governor of South Carolina to serve on the Renewable Water Resources Board of Commissioners. DeRoberts is an Upstate native and graduate of Wren…
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Ivory Mathews selected to become Riley Diversity Fellow
February 12, 2018
Ivory N. Mathews, executive director of the Greenville Housing Authority is one of 42 leaders from across the Upstate and surrounding area selected to participate in the Riley Institute at…
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24 JROTC Units bring skills to Regional Championship
February 12, 2018Pendleton High School JROTC and Anderson Lights of Hope host and present the 4th Annual Upstate Regional Drill Championships (URDC) Saturday, March 3, 2018. This is the largest attended Drill…
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HRP Associates adds staff in Greenville
February 12, 2018
HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental engineering and hydrogeology firm in Greenville, announces the addition of Raeanne J. Clabeaux as a project scientist. “HRP is pleased to welcome Raeanne into…
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Davis & Floyd named finalist and wins Engineering Excellence Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina
February 12, 2018During the American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) Engineering Excellence Awards gala, Davis & Floyd, Inc. was named an ACEC Finalist and received an Engineering Excellence…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: engineering, on-the-move
Milliken & Company named one of the 2018 World’s Most Ethical Companies for 12th consecutive year
February 12, 2018
Milliken & Company, a global innovation company with textile, specialty chemical, and floor covering manufacturing expertise, has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
Emily DeRoberts appointed to ReWa Board of Commissioners
February 12, 2018
Emily DeRoberts has been appointed by the Governor of South Carolina to serve on the Renewable Water Resources Board of Commissioners. DeRoberts is an Upstate native and graduate of Wren…
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Real estate veterans launch new development company
February 11, 2018Two of the region’s most experienced commercial real estate professionals, Bill Owen and Kevin Werner, have partnered to form Magnus Development Partners, LLC, a new real estate development company headquartered…
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Topside Pool Club is accepting individual and corporate memberships for 2018
February 11, 2018
Looking for that exclusive and chic spot in the heart of an electric downtown that is perfect to relax in the afternoon sun while sipping a poolside drink or maybe…
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CBRE secures $10.238 million in financing for 236,556-SF industrial park in Greenville
February 11, 2018CBRE Capital Market’s Debt & Structured Finance team has arranged acquisition financing on behalf of SunCap Property Group for Forrester Park, a 236,556-sq.-ft. industrial property in Greenville, SC. Situated…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys elected to American Board of Trial Advocates
February 11, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Ben Alexander and Sally Purnell, both shareholders practicing in the Greenville office, have been elected to membership in the South Carolina Chapter of the American…
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The Heirloom Companies to build Celebration Pavilion
February 11, 2018
The Cancer Survivor Park’s Feature will be a New Addition to the Downtown Greenville Skyline The Heirloom Companies is honored to be crafting the Celebration Pavilion for downtown Greenville’s…
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ABC of the Carolinas announces 2018 Board of Directors
February 11, 2018ABC of the Carolinas is pleased to announce its 2018 Board of Directors. Five board members are based in South Carolina with the remainder located in North Carolina. Casie Sears…
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SC Asphalt Pavement Association presents pavement awards
February 11, 2018
The South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association recently presented awards for Green Construction, Innovative Pavement, Project Delivery, and Quality Pavements at its annual Winter Conference, held on January 30, 2018, at…
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SC Asphalt Pavement Association presents pavement awards
February 11, 2018
The South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association recently presented awards for Green Construction, Innovative Pavement, Project Delivery, and Quality Pavements at its annual Winter Conference, held on January 30, 2018, at…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, sports, transportation
United Community Banks, Inc. announces quarterly cash dividend increase
February 11, 2018
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI), reported that its Board of Directors approved an increase of its regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.12 per common share. The dividend is payable April 5,…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces quarterly cash dividend increase
February 11, 2018
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI), reported that its Board of Directors approved an increase of its regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.12 per common share. The dividend is payable April 5,…
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The Heirloom Companies to build Celebration Pavilion
February 11, 2018
The Cancer Survivor Park’s Feature will be a New Addition to the Downtown Greenville Skyline The Heirloom Companies is honored to be crafting the Celebration Pavilion for downtown Greenville’s…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Real estate veterans launch new development company
February 11, 2018
Two of the region’s most experienced commercial real estate professionals, Bill Owen and Kevin Werner, have partnered to form Magnus Development Partners, LLC, a new real estate development company headquartered…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
ABC of the Carolinas announces 2018 Board of Directors
February 11, 2018
ABC of the Carolinas is pleased to announce its 2018 Board of Directors. Five board members are based in South Carolina with the remainder located in North Carolina. Casie Sears…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: construction, on-the-move
Topside Pool Club is accepting individual and corporate memberships for 2018
February 11, 2018
Looking for that exclusive and chic spot in the heart of an electric downtown that is perfect to relax in the afternoon sun while sipping a poolside drink or maybe…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move
CBRE secures $10.238 million in financing for 236,556-SF industrial park in Greenville
February 11, 2018CBRE Capital Market’s Debt & Structured Finance team has arranged acquisition financing on behalf of SunCap Property Group for Forrester Park, a 236,556-sq.-ft. industrial property in Greenville, SC. Situated…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys elected to American Board of Trial Advocates
February 11, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Ben Alexander and Sally Purnell, both shareholders practicing in the Greenville office, have been elected to membership in the South Carolina Chapter of the American…
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Wallick Investments’ Fidelis separate account receives 5-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM
February 9, 2018Wallick Investments, LLC’s Fidelis composite received a 5-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM among 398 large-cap value products as of December 31, 2017 – Morningstars’ highest rating for risk-adjusted performance. This is…
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Wallick Investments’ Fidelis separate account receives 5-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM
February 9, 2018
Wallick Investments, LLC’s Fidelis composite received a 5-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM among 398 large-cap value products as of December 31, 2017 – Morningstars’ highest rating for risk-adjusted performance. This is…
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SC Council on Competitiveness brings on new communications team
February 8, 2018The South Carolina Council on Competitiveness has hired Kaela Harmon as its Communications Manager and Tiffany Jones as its Communications Coordinator. Kaela joins the Council with 15 years of experience…
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Former SC Professor of the Year to speak about Charleston church shooter trial
February 8, 2018
Dr. David Gillespie will deliver a public lecture, “The Charleston Tragedy and Dylann Roof Trial,” on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 6:00 p.m. The talk will be held in the Neville…
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Fab 5 for 2018
February 8, 2018
Greer Community Ministries (GCM) has launched the 2018 Fab 5 campaign to help stock the food pantry shelves with basic nonperishable food items that frequently run low at the nonprofit…
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Author, Loyola University Maryland professor Diana Schaub speaks February 21st
February 8, 2018Diana Schaub, political science professor at Loyola University Maryland will speak on the Furman University campus Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 5 p.m. in Johns Hall 101. Her talk, “Friendship, Race, and Political…
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MUSC agreement with Tri-County Technical College
February 8, 2018Tri-County Technical College signed an articulation agreement with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) giving Associate Degree Nursing graduates a pathway to enter MUSC’s RN-BSN program at a 20%…
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Minimum wage can affect criminal recidivism, Clemson study says
February 7, 2018
A higher minimum wage and earned income tax credits (EITCs) can mean the difference between a return to prison for recently released convicts or making a living outside of crime,…
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Tax Credit Marketplace, LLC announces $10 million 2017 Fund closing
February 7, 2018. Greenville, SC-based Tax Credit Marketplace, LLC (“TCM”) announces the successful closing of the 2017 SC Revitalization Tax Credit Fund, LLC (“2017 Fund”). The 2017 Fund invested in 13 qualifying development projects…
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SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC hosts CDS Night with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits
February 7, 2018
SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC is proud to present the Center for Developmental Services (CDS) Night at the Greenville Swamp Rabbits game on Tuesday, March 6th at 7:00pm. The Center for Developmental Services…
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FordHarrison announces new partner in the Spartanburg office
February 7, 2018
FordHarrison LLP, one of the country’s largest management-side labor and employment law firms, announced that L. Grant Close, III has recently been named partner in the firm’s Spartanburg, SC office. “These attorneys…
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Frontier Logistics expanding North Charleston operations
February 7, 2018
Logistics Provider Investing $35.5 Million in Charleston County Frontier Logistics, a provider of supply chain management services, is expanding its existing operations in Charleston County with the recent purchase of…
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Frontier Logistics expanding North Charleston operations
February 7, 2018
Logistics Provider Investing $35.5 Million in Charleston County Frontier Logistics, a provider of supply chain management services, is expanding its existing operations in Charleston County with the recent purchase of…
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Ben Klosowski, patent attorney, opens new office in Greenville
February 7, 2018
Thrive IP®, a premier patent law firm, has relocated to 220 N. Main Street, Suite 500, Greenville, SC to better serve its clients. Thrive IP® is a U.S. intellectual property…
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Avison Young – South Carolina, Inc. (Charleston & Greenville) commercial real estate transactions
February 7, 2018
Greenville, SC Market 1/29/2018 Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Rakan Draz and John Odom represented Tetrad Brewing Co. in the leasing of 3,386 sf retail space located at 603…
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SC Chamber applauds legislature for passage of H.3653
February 7, 2018
The South Carolina House today concurred with Senate amendments to H.3653, legislation which limits nuisance actions by new neighbors against the normal operations of existing manufacturing facilities by codifying the “coming to the nuisance” defense. The bill now…
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SC Chamber applauds legislature for passage of H.3653
February 7, 2018The South Carolina House today concurred with Senate amendments to H.3653, legislation which limits nuisance actions by new neighbors against the normal operations of existing manufacturing facilities by codifying the “coming to the nuisance” defense. The bill now…
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Wofford group hosts Alpha Phi Omega conference
February 7, 2018
Wofford College’s Pi Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega national service fraternity will host about 100 members from 13 colleges and universities in a conference this weekend, beginning Friday, Feb. 9.…
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Sue Schneider leads new officers for Ten at the Top
February 7, 2018
Sue Schneider, the Executive Director of Spartanburg Water, has been selected as the 2018-2019 Board of Directors Chair for Ten at the Top (TATT). Schneider joined the Board of Directors…
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Anderson office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces two new associates
February 7, 2018Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Angela Burnette Moore and Renee Watts have joined the company’s Anderson office as sales associates. Angela Burnette Moore and…
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GSP International Airport welcomes Palmetto Distillery
February 7, 2018
The GSP Airport District is pleased to welcome locally owned and operated Palmetto Distillery to GSP International Airport. This new location is now OPEN inside the terminal on the 2nd floor…
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