Furman University football program receives another $1 million gift
January 11, 2018There is no doubt the Furman University football program is on a roll. In addition to just completing its first winning season since 2013 and qualifying for the NCAA FCS…
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Complete PR welcomes Davis as spring 2018 intern
January 11, 2018
Cassie Davis has joined Complete Public Relations as a 2018 Spring intern. “I’m excited to learn from the Complete PR team, work with their clients, and gain valuable work experience…
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Zylö Therapeutics locating new operations in Greenville County
January 11, 2018
Pharmaceutical Company Creating 30 New Jobs Zylö Therapeutics, a developer of state-of-the-art technology for the pharmaceutical industry, is locating new operations in Greenville County. The company is expected to create…
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Complete PR welcomes Davis as spring 2018 intern
January 11, 2018
Cassie Davis has joined Complete Public Relations as a 2018 Spring intern. “I’m excited to learn from the Complete PR team, work with their clients, and gain valuable work experience…
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Scansource announces appointment of general counsel
January 10, 2018
ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, announced that Matthew Dean is joining the Company as Vice President and General Counsel. Mr. Dean brings…
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Lisa Arnold to serve as assistant professor of nursing at Bob Jones University
January 10, 2018
Lisa Arnold will serve as assistant professor in the division of nursing in the College of Arts and Science at Bob Jones University starting in the spring 2018 semester which…
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South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis named to leadership positions with nationwide entities
January 10, 2018
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has taken on leadership roles with two advocacy organizations. Treasurer Loftis is the 2018 Southern Vice President of the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST) and…
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SCE&G earns “Emergency Recovery Award” for efforts to restore service after Hurricane Irma
January 10, 2018
The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) today awarded SCE&G the association’s “Emergency Recovery Award” for its outstanding power restoration efforts after Hurricane Irma in September 2017. “I am extremely proud of…
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Smith raises more than $525,000 from more than 2,400 supporters in fourth quarter
January 10, 2018
The James Smith for South Carolina campaign today filed its fundraising report with the South Carolina Ethics Commission for the 4th quarter of 2017. The report shows the campaign raised…
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Tree Brand Packaging, Inc. launching New Orangeburg County operations
January 10, 2018
Manufacturer Creating 28 New Jobs Tree Brand Packaging, Inc., a manufacturer of wood pallets, skids and specialty crating, is launching its new operations in Orangeburg County. With a capital investment…
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Author and Princeton University professor Alexander Nehamas to speak January 24th
January 9, 2018(Alexander Nehamas, Princeton University. Photo courtesy of Princeton University Office of Communications, Denise Applewhite 2015.) Author and Princeton University professor Alexander Nehamas will speak as part of Furman University’s Tocqueville…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces Subordinated Notes Offering
January 9, 2018
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) (“United”), the holding company of United Community Bank, today announced its plans to issue $85,000,000 aggregate principal amount of subordinated notes due January 2028 (collectively,…
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Dominion Energy supports Critical Community Needs by giving more than $1 million to charity
January 9, 2018
Focus is on essential needs for shelter, access to health care, and food security in communities served by Dominion Energy Grants to be shared by 161 organizations in 11 states…
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Jason Rapp joins S.C. Arts Commission as communications director
January 9, 2018
The S.C. Arts Commission welcomes Jason Rapp of Columbia this month as its new communications director. Rapp will plan and develop an extensive and diversified communications program for the agency,…
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SCRA announces new SC Launch Client Companies
January 9, 2018SCRA announced the recent acceptance of two Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support services and may also be eligible for grants, matching…
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InvestSouth acquires Interim Healthcare of Greenville, Inc.
January 9, 2018
InvestSouth , LLC of Greenville, SC, announced the acquisition of Interim HealthCare of Greenville, Inc. The effective date of the transaction was January 1, 2018. Interim HealthCare and Hospice…
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United Community Banks and Navitas Credit Corp. announce merger agreement
January 9, 2018
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Banks, Inc. and NLFC Holdings Corp. announced a definitive agreement for United to acquire NLFC, including its wholly-owned subsidiary, Navitas Credit Corp. Headquartered in Ponte…
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SCRA announces new SC Launch Client Companies
January 9, 2018
SCRA announced the recent acceptance of two Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support services and may also be eligible for grants, matching…
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Gov. Henry McMaster unveils Fiscal Year 2018-19 Executive Budget
January 8, 2018Proposes Income Tax Cut that, in Five Years, will Save Taxpayers $2.2 Billion COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today announced the FY 2018-2019 Executive Budget – a balanced budget that prioritizes…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer sells Woodruff land for residential development
January 8, 2018
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of approximately 11.71 acres of land situated along 7595 Reidville Road in Woodruff, South Carolina. Stone Ridge investments, LLC purchased the land…
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O’Neal Inc. hires Senior Controls Engineer
January 8, 2018
O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Neil Rabinovitch as Senior Controls Engineer. Rabinovitch has more than 25 years of controls engineering experience. He previously worked…
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Denny’s Corporation releases preliminary financial results for fourth quarter and fiscal year 2017
January 8, 2018
Denny’s Corporation, franchisor and operator of one of America’s largest franchised full-service restaurant chains, reported preliminary results for domestic same-store sales and restaurant openings and closings for its fourth quarter…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 8, 2018
January 8, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 01/05/2018 to 01/11/2018 Rank Title Rating Dist Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle PG13 Sony 3 3,801…
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New vice provost to provide leadership for SWU Online
January 8, 2018
Southern Wesleyan University has named Dr. Lynn Brown-Bulloch as vice provost for online learning. Brown-Bulloch has been serving as associate dean and director of graduate studies for Southern Wesleyan’s School…
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Book signing for Reimagining Greenville at Joe’s Place – January 26
January 8, 2018
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Author John Boyanoski will be signing copies of the revised edition of “Reimagining Greenville: Building the Best Downtown in America” on Saturday, January 26, 2018 from 2…
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From Washington’s political chaos to Hollywood’s casting couch: Politichicks come to Greenville to share an insider’s perspective – January 18
January 8, 2018
The Greenville and Laurens County Tea Parties will host “An Evening with the Politichicks” on Thursday, January 18th at Zen in downtown Greenville. PolitiChicks Ann-Marie Murrell and Morgan Brittany, authors,…
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Spartanburg County Foundation welcomes McCabe as new trustee
January 7, 2018
The Spartanburg County Foundation announced the election of Cathy Hoefer McCabe to the Board of Trustees for a term of seven years. Mrs. McCabe received her Bachelor of Arts Degree…
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SCBIO announces 2018 Board of Directors and Executive Committee for life sciences organization
January 7, 2018SCBIO has announced its 2018 Board of Directors and Executive Committee following formal confirmation at the life science organization’s December 2017 meeting in Columbia. Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation CEO Lou Kennedy…
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SCBIO announces 2018 Board of Directors and Executive Committee for life sciences organization
January 7, 2018
SCBIO has announced its 2018 Board of Directors and Executive Committee following formal confirmation at the life science organization’s December 2017 meeting in Columbia. Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation CEO Lou Kennedy…
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Spartanburg County Foundation welcomes McCabe as new trustee
January 7, 2018
The Spartanburg County Foundation announced the election of Cathy Hoefer McCabe to the Board of Trustees for a term of seven years. Mrs. McCabe received her Bachelor of Arts Degree…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces eliminating state income taxes for retirees who served in uniform
January 5, 2018
$22 Million Annual Exemption For Veterans, Police Officers, Firefighters, and Peace Officers Governor Henry McMaster today announced a bold tax reform proposal, included in the 2018-19 Executive Budget, that…
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As small business confidence surges, worker shortage and wage pressure intensify
January 5, 2018
The shortage of qualified workers reached a record high in December, and the number of small business owners who made plans to raise compensation was the second-highest in history, according…
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Metromont Corporation to acquire Shockey Precast Group
January 5, 2018
GREENVILLE, SC – Metromont Corporation, a manufacturer of precast concrete materials, announced its plan to acquire Shockey Precast Group of Winchester, Va. Metromont will purchase Shockey Precast Group from its current…
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Gov. Henry McMaster authorizes S.C. National Guard to deploy resources for winter weather recovery
January 4, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster today gave formal authorization to the South Carolina National Guard to place guardsmen on active duty to assist in the recovery of areas affected by the ongoing…
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Jackson hires Brian Walker, Payton Allen
January 4, 2018
GREENVILLE, SC – Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Brian Walker as account executive and Payton Allen as copywriter. As…
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AT&T to launch mobile 5G in 2018
January 4, 2018
AT&T* expects to be the first U.S. company to introduce mobile 5G service in a dozen markets by late 2018. To reach this ambitious milestone, AT&T has taken a different…
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Innovative real estate professional joins Wilson Associates Real Estate
January 4, 2018
Wilson Associates Real Estate of Greenville is pleased to announce the addition of Sarah Daniels to their team of select real estate professionals. A Greenville native and Christ Church…
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9Round now open in 600 locations around the world
January 4, 2018
GREENVILLE, SC – 9Round, the popular kickboxing fitness franchise, recently opened its 600th location worldwide. The milestone location at 196 Manning Crossing in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada is locally owned and operated by Sylvia Jasmin.…
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Jackson hires Brian Walker, Payton Allen
January 4, 2018
GREENVILLE, SC – Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Brian Walker as account executive and Payton Allen as copywriter. As…
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Furman University Modern Languages professor David Bost receives 2017 Jim Smart Award
January 3, 2018
Furman University Modern Languages professor and English department chair David Bost has been named winner of the James H. Smart Award by Furman’s Cothran Center for Vocational Reflection. Presented annually…
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United Community Bank expands Greenville team with addition of Bill Durrell
January 3, 2018
United Community Bank welcomes Bill Durrell as Commercial Relationship Manager. Durrell brings more than 30 years of financial experience to his new role, and will be based out of United’s East North…
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Tidewater Boats growing its Lexington County operations
January 3, 2018
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC – Tidewater Boats, a designer and manufacturer of premier saltwater boats, is growing its Lexington County operations. To accommodate the production of larger models, the company is…
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Dominion Energy, SCANA announce all-stock merger
January 3, 2018Dominion Energy to fund $1.3 billion of cash payments to all SCE&G electric customers within 90 days after closing Estimated additional 5 percent rate reduction from current levels for SCE&G electric…
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Countybank supports Anderson Sheriff’s Department
January 2, 2018Gift Made in Memory of Kip Burrell to Support Search and Rescue Equipment Countybank reinforced its reputation for philanthropy in the communities where its team live and work with a…
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Medical-imaging techniques could aid waste clean-up
January 2, 2018
Doctors typically use SPECT scans to take 3-D images of internal organs, but Clemson University researchers are re-purposing the technology in a project that could help clean up waste left…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 2, 2018
January 2, 2018
Week of 12/29/2017 to 01/04/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Star Wars: The Last Jedi PG13 Disney 3 4,232 $52,520,140 $531,511,829 2 Jumanji: Welcome…
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Dr. Jermaine Whirl promoted to vice president for learning and workforce development at Greenville Technical College
January 2, 2018
Dr. Jermaine Whirl has been named vice president for learning and workforce development at Greenville Technical College (GTC), bringing the college’s academic and continuing education offerings together under the same…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance names Sara Hazzard President and CEO
January 2, 2018
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced that Sara Hazzard has been named President and CEO of the organization effective January 1, 2018. “We are excited to welcome Sara Hazzard…
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Municipal Association of SC has a new executive director
January 2, 2018
The new executive director of the Municipal Association of South Carolina is Wayne George, a former mayor, city council member and state legislator. The Association represents the state’s 271 cities and…
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Spartanburg Water presents grant to Watershed Ecology Center
January 1, 2018Spartanburg Water presented an $18,000 grant to the Watershed Ecology Center for classroom instruction of watershed protection for 21,000-plus area students. Spartanburg Water continues to support community engagement programs that…
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