Areas of Progress in South Carolina – May 10
May 10, 2018
. . . Areas of Progress is a weekly roundup of measurable areas of improvement and progress from around the state, especially in the areas of education, entrepreneurship, the arts, the environment, energy, agriculture, and philanthropy. . . . .…
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GADC announces strong job growth & investment for 2017; Honeywell Aerospace honored with Chairman’s Award
May 10, 2018Greenville County announces $336 million invested, 1,789 jobs announced; Honeywell Aerospace honored with Chairman’s Award for impact, contributions The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality…
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Complete PR’s “The Buzz” wins third consecutive Award
May 10, 2018
Following two fresh wins from Muse Creative Awards and Hermes Awards, Complete Public Relations has added yet another award under their belt for the company’s blog “The Buzz.” The South…
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Endeavor hires Alan Grubbs as the coworking space’s new community manager
May 10, 2018
Grubbs brings strong technology and creative industries experience to support Endeavor members Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for creatives and corporate marketing teams, announces that Alan Grubbs has been hired…
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Jackson hires Benedict Wikle, John Novelli
May 10, 2018Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Benedict Wikle as performance service specialist and John Novelli as courier. In his new…
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Complete PR’s “The Buzz” wins third consecutive Award
May 10, 2018
Following two fresh wins from Muse Creative Awards and Hermes Awards, Complete Public Relations has added yet another award under their belt for the company’s blog “The Buzz.” The South…
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Duck Derby 2018 achieved record breaking attendance
May 10, 2018
The 14th Annual Reedy Falls Duck Derby accomplished a new record this past weekend. For the first time in the event’s history, participants adopted all 10,000 yellow rubber ducks. Having…
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Endeavor hires Alan Grubbs as the coworking space’s new community manager
May 10, 2018
Grubbs brings strong technology and creative industries experience to support Endeavor members Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for creatives and corporate marketing teams, announces that Alan Grubbs has been hired…
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“Hop In” rides are coming to Greenville with Locally Epic’s help
May 10, 2018
Getting around the picturesque downtown Greenville is about to get easier. Locally Epic is partnering with Rogers EV and Star EV to use an electric LSV vehicle that will pick…
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GADC announces strong job growth & investment for 2017; Honeywell Aerospace honored with Chairman’s Award
May 10, 2018Greenville County announces $336 million invested, 1,789 jobs announced; Honeywell Aerospace honored with Chairman’s Award for impact, contributions The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Greenville, SC area:
May 9, 2018
PrimeLending leased 8,013 sq.ft. of office space at 750 Executive Center Dr., Greenville, SC. Laura Harmon handled the lease negotiations on behalf of the tenant.
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Mother and Daughter Graduate Together, Begin New Phases of Their Lives
May 9, 2018
May 7 was a bittersweet day for Regina Wherry, 52, and Jasmine Brotemarkte, 22, a mother and daughter from Anderson who spent the last two years as Tri-County Technical College…
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YMCA of Greenville raises record-breaking $1.2 million for annual scholarship campaign
May 9, 20182018 annual campaign total is the largest amount raised in YMCA of Greenville’s history YMCA of Greenville announces that it has raised a record-breaking $1,205,982 for its annual scholarship…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina–Mountains to Midlands honors 36 Gold Award Girl Scouts
May 9, 2018Girl Scouts prepares every girl for a lifetime of leadership. From taking a night-time hike under the stars to accepting a mission on the International Space Station; from lobbying the…
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YMCA of Greenville raises record-breaking $1.2 million for annual scholarship campaign
May 9, 20182018 annual campaign total is the largest amount raised in YMCA of Greenville’s history YMCA of Greenville announces that it has raised a record-breaking $1,205,982 for its annual scholarship…
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Pennsylvania student named Presidential International Scholar
May 8, 2018
“Para ti” are two simple Spanish words that mean “for you.” They may be simple words, but they are powerful and inspiring to Lydia Estes, a Wofford College sophomore who…
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Anna Rice joins Complete Public Relations
May 8, 2018
Complete Public Relations has added Anna Rice as a summer intern. Rice will graduate from Clemson University in the spring of 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in visual art and…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized as a leading firm in 2018 Chambers USA
May 8, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that the firm has been recognized in the 2018 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers USA ranked Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Corporate/Mergers &…
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Pendleton Place names Jed Dews as new Executive Director
May 8, 2018
Succession Plan leads to internal change in leadership After implementing an agency succession plan, Pendleton Place is proud to announce Jed Dews as the new Executive Director. For more than…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized as a leading firm in 2018 Chambers USA
May 8, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that the firm has been recognized in the 2018 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers USA ranked Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Corporate/Mergers &…
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Anna Rice joins Complete Public Relations
May 8, 2018
Complete Public Relations has added Anna Rice as a summer intern. Rice will graduate from Clemson University in the spring of 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in visual art and…
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Pendleton Place names Jed Dews as new Executive Director
May 8, 2018
Succession Plan leads to internal change in leadership After implementing an agency succession plan, Pendleton Place is proud to announce Jed Dews as the new Executive Director. For more than…
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Beauty and the Beast – June 1-24
May 7, 2018Click Here to Purchase Tickets Tickets are $35 for Adults, $33 for Seniors 65+, and $25 for Juniors 4-18. Beauty and the Beast is recommended for children and adults…
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Join us as we launch the 35th Volume of the Emrys Journal!
May 7, 2018
Thursday, May 10, 2018, 6 pm to 9 pm Larkin’s Sawmill, 22 Graves Drive, Greenville, 29609 The event is free and open to the public, but please reserve your seat with…
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Greenville Zoo to Present Conservation Lecture – May 10
May 7, 2018
WHO: Greenville Zoo WHAT: Conservation Lecture Series Jaguar Conservation: Connecting Communities and Scientists WHEN: Thursday, May 10 7 p.m. WHERE: The Children’s Museum of the Upstate 300 College Street WHY: The Greenville Zoo is proud…
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Hubbell Lighting secures licensing agreement with the University of Strathclyde High Intensity Narrow Spectrum Technology
May 7, 2018
Hubbell Lighting, a world leader in lighting innovation, announced it is the exclusive licensee of University of Strathclyde’s High Intensity Narrow Spectrum (“HINS”) lighting technology for Areas of Congregation and…
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Duke Energy helps South Carolina customers go solar with more than $50 million in rebates
May 7, 2018Students at Independence Elementary School in Rock Hill, S.C., recently celebrated a week of activities focused on science and technology by flipping the switch on the newest addition to the Patriots’…
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Top Grossing Movies – May 7
May 7, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 05/04/2018 to 05/10/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Avengers: Infinity War PG13 Disney 2 4474 $114,774,810 $453,107,350…
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Crawford Strategy Earns Five Awards from the South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America
May 7, 2018
Crawford Strategy, a full-service agency committed to providing strategic and creative communications solutions to a wide variety of organizations, was recently recognized with four Mercury awards and one Silver Wing…
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Spartanburg Water Day of Caring: 388 hours, 97 volunteers, 6 sites
May 7, 2018Spartanburg Water team members, in partnership with United Way of the Piedmont, recently dedicated nearly 400 hours to local nonprofits on the utility’s 11th annual Day of Caring. The Day…
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Upstate Urban League President & CEO featured in 2018 State of Black America
May 7, 2018
The National Urban League’s annual State of Black America report, which evaluates the relative social and economic status of African Americans, this year includes commentary from Jil Littlejohn, Urban League President/CEO. “This…
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It’s Municipal Clerk Week in South Carolina
May 7, 2018
It’s Municipal Clerks Week in South Carolina. The General Assembly deemed it so with resolutions recently passed by the House and Senate. Goose Creek Rep. Joe Daning (former city councilmember)…
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It’s Municipal Clerk Week in South Carolina
May 7, 2018
It’s Municipal Clerks Week in South Carolina. The General Assembly deemed it so with resolutions recently passed by the House and Senate. Goose Creek Rep. Joe Daning (former city councilmember)…
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Greenville City Manager to step down
May 7, 2018
Mayor Knox White announced this morning that John Castile has decided to step down as City Manager for the City of Greenville, a position he has held since June 2010.…
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Integrated Media Publishing names Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS a 2018 South Carolina Top Workplace
May 7, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS has been awarded a 2018 Top Workplaces honor by Integrated Media Publishing. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS appoints Shannon Reilly director of corporate & community relations
May 7, 2018
As Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS seeks to continue healthy growth, the company recently announced the addition of Shannon Reilly as director of corporate and community relations. The…
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HBA of Greenville names Congressman Jeff Duncan a Defender of Housing
May 7, 2018Congressman Jeff Duncan, representing South Carolina’s third congressional district, was honored by the Home Builders Association of Greenville with the Defender of Housing Award, acknowledging him as a forward-thinking federal…
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The Heirloom Companies wins two awards at fifth annual Bridge Awards Gala
May 7, 2018The Heirloom Companies was recently honored for its skill and leadership at the Home Builders Association of Greenville’s 2017 Bridge Awards Gala presented by GBS Building Supply on Thursday, April…
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Jackson hires Raina Tuten as office coordinator
May 7, 2018
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Raina Tuten as office coordinator. In her new role, Tuten will be responsible for…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood achieves top rankings in Chambers USA 2018
May 7, 2018
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP is pleased to announce that 20 attorneys have earned recognition in the 2018 edition of Chambers USA by Chambers and Partners. The firm also received rankings…
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Publix Super Markets creative director Tim Cox to present at joint Endeavor Collaborators & Cocktails/AAF Greenville Creative Fuel event – May 16
May 7, 2018
Cox built and leads 80-person in-house creative team on brand expression Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for creatives and corporate marketing teams, announces that Tim Cox, creative director for Publix…
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Jackson a winner at SCPRSA Mercury Awards
May 7, 2018
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, was a winner at the annual Mercury Awards held recently in Columbia. Sponsored by the South…
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Melissa Morales joins Southern Community Services as chief financial officer
May 7, 2018
Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six AAMC –accredited community association management firms in South Carolina, announces the appointment of Melissa Morales as the company’s chief financial officer. With…
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GM recognizes Sage Automotive Interiors for performance, quality and innovation
May 7, 2018
Sage Automotive Interiors was named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors during its 26th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony held Friday, April 20, in Orlando,…
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Benefitfocus data shows employers in continue to shift more health insurance costs to employees
May 7, 2018
Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNFT), a leading cloud-based benefits management platform and services provider, released its “State of Employee Benefits – Industry Edition” research report. The snapshot of real, but anonymized…
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Benefitfocus data shows employers in continue to shift more health insurance costs to employees
May 7, 2018
Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNFT), a leading cloud-based benefits management platform and services provider, released its “State of Employee Benefits – Industry Edition” research report. The snapshot of real, but anonymized…
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Junior League of Greenville raises $15,000 with inaugural Shop for Greenville fundraiser
May 7, 2018
The Junior League of Greenville (JLG) recently held its inaugural Shop for Greenville fundraiser, a 10-day discount shopping event in March featuring local businesses. Partnering with 78 participating retailers and 13 selling…
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DHEC accepting nominations for Community Star award program
May 7, 2018
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is accepting nominations for the COMMUNITY STAR award program now through Aug. 1, 2018. COMMUNITY STAR recognizes a business, community organization,…
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DHEC accepting nominations for Community Star award program
May 7, 2018
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is accepting nominations for the COMMUNITY STAR award program now through Aug. 1, 2018. COMMUNITY STAR recognizes a business, community organization,…
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Three K9 SAR teams from SC Search & Rescue Dog Association achieve national certifications
May 7, 2018
Three K9 SAR teams of the South Carolina Search & Rescue Dog Association (SCSARDA), a non-profit, all-volunteer professional search and rescue team dedicated to finding missing people with highly trained…
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