Peace Center announces 2018-19 Peace Passport Field Trip Series
April 18, 2018
The Peace Center announces its 2018-2019 Peace Passport Field Trip Series, which invites young learners to become global citizens in an active exploration of world music, dance, theater and science.…
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Jackson hires Erica Meza as West Coast motorsports assistant
April 18, 2018
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second- largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Erica Meza as West Coast motorsports assistant in the company’s San Diego, Calif.…
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NAI Earle Furman announces the following transactions
April 18, 2018
LEASES Greer, South Carolina: Alex Campbell of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord, 550 Brookshire Road, LLC, in leasing a 9,000 SF industrial space located in the Gateway International Business…
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ZVERSE receives SC Launch investment
April 18, 2018
SCRA recently finalized an SC Launch, Inc. investment in Columbia-based ZVERSE. The company was accepted into SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, in November 2017 as a Client Company. The $300,000…
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ZVERSE receives SC Launch investment
April 18, 2018
SCRA recently finalized an SC Launch, Inc. investment in Columbia-based ZVERSE. The company was accepted into SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, in November 2017 as a Client Company. The $300,000…
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S.C. Students recognized by advanced manufacturing industry for their commitment to STEM education
April 18, 201892 South Carolina high school seniors were recognized by The Boeing Company, BMW Manufacturing Co. and the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance at the 2018 Annual S.C. STEM Signing…
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S.C. Students recognized by advanced manufacturing industry for their commitment to STEM education
April 18, 201892 South Carolina high school seniors were recognized by The Boeing Company, BMW Manufacturing Co. and the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance at the 2018 Annual S.C. STEM Signing…
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VELUX® announces acquisition of Wasco Products Inc.
April 18, 2018
VELUX America LLC, the U.S. sales company of the VELUX Group, the global leader in skylights, announced that it has acquired Wasco Products Inc. The purchase broadens VELUX America’s commercial…
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VELUX® announces acquisition of Wasco Products Inc.
April 18, 2018
VELUX America LLC, the U.S. sales company of the VELUX Group, the global leader in skylights, announced that it has acquired Wasco Products Inc. The purchase broadens VELUX America’s commercial…
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Engenius to host second “10 Questions” networking event – April 26
April 18, 2018
Upstate web design and digital marketing company Engenius will host its second “10 Questions” Networking Event from 8am until 9am on Thursday, April 26. The event will take place at…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS hosts MEGA Open House Event – April 22
April 18, 2018Company’s Sales Associates Will Open the Doors to Over 110 Homes on April 22 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS invites the public to its annual MEGA Open House…
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Jackson hires Erica Meza as West Coast motorsports assistant
April 18, 2018
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second- largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Erica Meza as West Coast motorsports assistant in the company’s San Diego, Calif.…
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Marketing commences for Carolina Commerce Center new 330,000 square foot industrial development in Greer, SC
April 17, 2018. . McDonald Development has awarded Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer the exclusive leasing assignment for Carolina Commerce Center in Greer, South Carolina. Located just off Hwy 80 at GSP…
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Roosevelt, Patton relatives to lecture April 30 at Wofford
April 17, 2018
The youngest grandson of World War II’s Gen. George S. Patton Jr. and the great-great-grandson of President Franklin D. Roosevelt will talk about their historic ancestors at 7 p.m. Monday, April 30,…
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Southern First Bank expands to Greensboro/Triad market
April 17, 2018Joe DePasquale, Melissa Beane and Justin Combs Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces its expansion to Greensboro, North Carolina and the greater Triad…
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Top national speakers named for SEMDA’s 2018 Southeastern Medtech Conference in Greenville, SC
April 17, 2018Conference Registration Surging for Initial Appearance in Greenville, SC as Southeastern medtech industry continues rapid scale up The Southeastern Medical Device Association (SEMDA) — a non-profit trade association focused on…
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NAI Earle Furman’s Multifamily Division closes downtown Greenville mixed-use development
April 17, 2018Photo: Parks McLeod NAI Earle Furman’s Multifamily Division arranged the sale of 100 East, a downtown Greenville, SC mixed-use development consisting of 48 apartment units and approximately 6,000 square…
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Donaldson Field contributes $522MM to South Carolina economy
April 17, 2018The South Carolina Aeronautics Commission (SCAC) has issued a report showing that Donaldson Field leads the state in economic impact among general aviation airports. Located at the South Carolina Technology…
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Habitat for Humanity raises $50,000 at 2nd annual Joe Barron Golf Classic
April 17, 2018
Habitat for Humanity Greenville County raised $50,000 at their second annual Joe Barron Golf Classic fundraiser on April 12 at the Green Valley Country Club. The “Captain’s Choice” tournament included…
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EAS Change Systems locating corporate operations in Greenville County
April 17, 2018
Company Creating 20 New Jobs to Support Plastic Injection Molding Industry EAS Change Systems today announced it will be locating corporate operations in Greenville County. Supporting the plastic injection molding…
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EAS Change Systems locating corporate operations in Greenville County
April 17, 2018
Company Creating 20 New Jobs to Support Plastic Injection Molding Industry EAS Change Systems today announced it will be locating corporate operations in Greenville County. Supporting the plastic injection molding…
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The Insurance Source claims new trademark
April 17, 2018
The Insurance Source recently claimed a new motto for helping clients around town remember how stress-free the company’s services are. At the beginning of March, the phrase, “We make health…
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Joyner Commercial announces April transactions
April 17, 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 professionals. Bryon Culbertson represents the…
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Ask and Receive Coaching CEO Stacey Bevill earns Associate Certified Coach credential from International Coach Federation
April 17, 2018
Stacey W. Bevill, ACC, NCC, MPM® is one of only 50 ICF Certified Coaches in South Carolina. Stacey Bevill, founder and CEO of Ask and Receive Coaching LLC, recently earned…
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Democratic Gubernatorial Debate at Furman Sunday Night – April 22
April 17, 2018
The Upstate Chamber Coalition, Furman University and WYFF News 4 will host Democratic and Republican gubernatorial debates this spring. The Democratic debate will be held Sunday, April 22 at Furman’s Younts Conference…
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Garvin Design Group welcomes two new team members
April 17, 2018
Garvin Design Group announced the recent hire of two new team members. Britta Lahr joins the group as Office Manager, and Meg Southern comes aboard as Marketing Manager. Britta graduated…
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Ask and Receive Coaching CEO Stacey Bevill earns Associate Certified Coach credential from International Coach Federation
April 17, 2018
Stacey W. Bevill, ACC, NCC, MPM® is one of only 50 ICF Certified Coaches in South Carolina. Stacey Bevill, founder and CEO of Ask and Receive Coaching LLC, recently earned…
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Donaldson Field contributes $522MM to South Carolina economy
April 17, 2018The South Carolina Aeronautics Commission (SCAC) has issued a report showing that Donaldson Field leads the state in economic impact among general aviation airports. Located at the South Carolina Technology…
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Habitat for Humanity raises $50,000 at 2nd annual Joe Barron Golf Classic
April 17, 2018
Habitat for Humanity Greenville County raised $50,000 at their second annual Joe Barron Golf Classic fundraiser on April 12 at the Green Valley Country Club. The “Captain’s Choice” tournament included…
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Southern First Bank expands to Greensboro/Triad market
April 17, 2018Joe DePasquale, Melissa Beane and Justin Combs Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces its expansion to Greensboro, North Carolina and the greater Triad…
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Joyner Commercial announces April transactions
April 17, 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 professionals. Bryon Culbertson represents the…
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The Insurance Source claims new trademark
April 17, 2018
The Insurance Source recently claimed a new motto for helping clients around town remember how stress-free the company’s services are. At the beginning of March, the phrase, “We make health…
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Top national speakers named for SEMDA’s 2018 Southeastern Medtech Conference in Greenville, SC
April 17, 2018
Conference Registration Surging for Initial Appearance in Greenville, SC as Southeastern medtech industry continues rapid scale up The Southeastern Medical Device Association (SEMDA) — a non-profit trade association focused on…
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Gaffney Lewis & Edwards Attorneys expand mediation practice
April 17, 2018
With increased demand for mediation services, partners Amy Gaffney and Regina Lewis are expanding this practice to cover all of South Carolina. Located in Columbia and Charleston the firm is…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recent Greenville leases
April 16, 2018
Habitat for Humanity leased 12,000 sq.ft. of retail space at 1659 Woodruff Rd., Greenville, SC. Laura Harmon handled the lease negotiations on behalf of the landlord. TRS Staffing Solutions, Inc.…
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Junior League of Greenville awards $40,000 in grants to local non-profits
April 16, 2018
This year, the Junior League of Greenville (JLG) awarded $40,399.28 to four non-profit agencies in the Greenville community in early January during a General Membership Meeting. “Our mission is to…
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Gaffney Lewis & Edwards Attorneys expand mediation practice
April 16, 2018With increased demand for mediation services, partners Amy Gaffney and Regina Lewis are expanding this practice to cover all of South Carolina. Located in Columbia and Charleston the firm is…
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Chemistry professor Springsteen receives SCICU Teaching Award
April 16, 2018
Furman Associate Professor of Chemistry Greg Springsteen has been awarded a 2018 Excellence in Teaching Award from the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities, Inc. (SCICU). A faculty member from…
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Top Grossing Movies – April 16
April 16, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 04/13/2018 to 04/19/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Rampage PG13 Warner Bros. 1 4,101 $35,753,093 $35,753,093 2…
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Tri-County Chorus’ Spring Concert Is April 20
April 16, 2018The Tri-County Technical College Choir and Jazz Band will present its annual spring concert Friday, April 20, at 7 p.m. in the Marshall Parker Auditorium on the Pendleton Campus. The…
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DHEC: Spartanburg Water’s reclaimed water facilities among the state’s best
April 16, 2018
All eight of Spartanburg Water’s reclaimed water facilities were recently recognized for environmental and operation excellence by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. DHEC presented its Facility…
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Zides receives SCICU Excellence in Teaching Award
April 16, 2018
You are as likely to see Steven B. Zides reading to elementary school children at the public library or hanging out with superheroes as you are to see him in…
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BB&T Fall for Greenville donates more than $53,000 in new charitable giving to local nonprofit organizations
April 16, 2018
BB&T Fall for Greenville today announced that it has awarded more than $53,000 to seven local nonprofit organizations through its Fall for Giving program. The program was created to support…
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South Carolina’s first My Place Hotel is now open in Greenville
April 16, 2018
My Place, America’s Newest and Best Extended Stay Hotels, announced the Palmetto state’s first My Place Hotel is now open in Greenville. The opening marks My Place’s 38th open location…
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Interim leader appointed at United Way Association of South Carolina
April 16, 2018
The Board of Directors of the United Way Association of South Carolina (UWASC) announced that Ted Hendry, a veteran United Way leader, has been appointed to serve as Interim President…
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Interim leader appointed at United Way Association of South Carolina
April 16, 2018
The Board of Directors of the United Way Association of South Carolina (UWASC) announced that Ted Hendry, a veteran United Way leader, has been appointed to serve as Interim President…
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Taylors Fire and Sewer District receives Excellence in Collection System Operations Award
April 13, 2018
Taylors Fire and Sewer District is pleased to announce that the district recently received the Water Environment Association of South Carolina’s (WEASC) Excellence in Collection System Operations Award for 2017.…
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Taylors Fire and Sewer District eeceives top award from SCDHEC
April 13, 2018
Taylors Fire and Sewer District is pleased to announce that the district recently received the South Carolina Department of Health and Environment Control’s (SCDHEC) Facility Award of Excellence for 2017.…
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Taylors Fire and Sewer District eeceives top award from SCDHEC
April 13, 2018
Taylors Fire and Sewer District is pleased to announce that the district recently received the South Carolina Department of Health and Environment Control’s (SCDHEC) Facility Award of Excellence for 2017.…
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Taylors Fire and Sewer District receives Excellence in Collection System Operations Award
April 13, 2018
Taylors Fire and Sewer District is pleased to announce that the district recently received the Water Environment Association of South Carolina’s (WEASC) Excellence in Collection System Operations Award for 2017.…
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