SC Chamber applauds signing of legislation supporting manufacturers
February 14, 2018Pitts: Passage of Bill Represents Unified Effort of Job Creators, Legislature, Governor COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Chamber leadership released the statements below regarding the Governor’s signing of H.3653, a bill…
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SC Chamber applauds signing of legislation supporting manufacturers
February 14, 2018
Pitts: Passage of Bill Represents Unified Effort of Job Creators, Legislature, Governor COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Chamber leadership released the statements below regarding the Governor’s signing of H.3653, a bill…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs H.3653 into law
February 14, 2018
H.3653 Protects South Carolina Businesses, Promotes Investment and Job Creation COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by members of the business community and members of the General Assembly…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs H.3653 into law
February 14, 2018
H.3653 Protects South Carolina Businesses, Promotes Investment and Job Creation COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by members of the business community and members of the General Assembly…
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Clemson University honors former Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr. with 2018 Ethics in Action Award
February 14, 2018
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Clemson University’s Rutland Institute of Ethics honored former Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr. with the 2018 Ethics in Action Award Feb. 10. Attendees joined friends and…
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Oconee Federal establishes Loan Production Office in Greenville/Greer
February 14, 2018
GREER, S.C.- Oconee Federal Savings and Loan Association (“Oconee Federal”) has expanded its service footprint by opening a Loan Production Office in Greer, South Carolina. The office is located at…
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Most Americans unaware of one of the leading causes of blindness among seniors
February 14, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds the public that a simple eye exam is key to saving sight against Age-Related Macular Degeneration Age-Related…
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Davis elected to Vice Chair of Moore Stephens North America board
February 13, 2018
Rick Davis, chief executive officer of Elliott Davis, LLC, one of the largest accounting, tax, and consulting services firms in the Southeast, was recently elected vice chair of the board…
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Workforce Pathways Scholarship funding available for short-term job training in high demand career fields
February 13, 2018
Greenville Technical College’s division of Economic Development and Corporate Training (EDCT) is again offering a limited-time scholarship for eligible individuals seeking short-term job training for high-demand employment areas. The Workforce…
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Furman University Provost receives major award from research corportation
February 13, 2018
Furman University Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost George Shields is one of three professors from across the nation to be named a 2018 Cottrell Scholar TREE Award recipient.…
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Organist Christopher Nash to perform at Presbyterian College
February 13, 2018Presbyterian College welcomes organist Christopher Nash to campus for a recital on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. The event will be held in Belk Auditorium. It is free…
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Spartanburg Water announces promotion in drinking water treatment – Above ground maintenance
February 13, 2018
Spartanburg Water announced the promotion of Michael Poteat to the position of Above Ground Maintenance Coordinator for the Drinking Water Treatment Division of the organization. In his new role, Michael…
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Spartanburg Water announces new coordinator in reclaimed water treatment – Above ground maintenance
February 13, 2018
Spartanburg Water announced the transfer of Patrick Bailey to the position of Above Ground Maintenance Coordinator for the Reclaimed Water Treatment Division of the organization. In his new role, Patrick…
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Cliffs residents join together to help students, fire fighters, veterans and victims of domestic violence in the Upstate of South Carolina
February 13, 2018
Residents of The Cliffs, a portfolio of seven luxury mountain and lake club communities in the Western Carolina mountains, are helping Upstate South Carolina children succeed by volunteering thousands of…
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Clemson Extension announces spring Master Pond Manager course
February 13, 2018
Registration is under way for Clemson Extension’s Spring 2018 Master Pond Manager program, which will run online from late March through May, with field days held in the Charleston area…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Cory Patterson selected to become Riley Diversity Fellow
February 13, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to share that Cory Patterson, a litigator in the Greenville office, has been selected to participate in the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative…
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Ten at the Top announces new programming managers
February 13, 2018
Ten at the Top announced the addition of two new staff members, Adelyn Nottingham and Dewey Evans, both of whom will serve as Program Managers for the organization. Ten at…
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Foundation engages community volunteers to improve lives in Spartanburg County
February 13, 2018The Spartanburg County Foundation announced the appointment of several community volunteers to both standing and advisory committees. The Foundation has benefited greatly from the assistance of volunteers throughout its…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Cory Patterson selected to become Riley Diversity Fellow
February 13, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to share that Cory Patterson, a litigator in the Greenville office, has been selected to participate in the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative…
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Foundation engages community volunteers to improve lives in Spartanburg County
February 13, 2018The Spartanburg County Foundation announced the appointment of several community volunteers to both standing and advisory committees. The Foundation has benefited greatly from the assistance of volunteers throughout its…
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Ten at the Top announces new programming managers
February 13, 2018
Ten at the Top announced the addition of two new staff members, Adelyn Nottingham and Dewey Evans, both of whom will serve as Program Managers for the organization. Ten at…
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3Fold’s Joiner to speak at BJU Alumni luncheon – February 15
February 13, 2018
Tim Joiner will address Bob Jones University alumni this Thursday as part of the Alumni Association’s monthly Professional Insights series. Joiner’s dialogue, “Doing Things that Matter: The Difference between Efficiency…
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Cliffs residents join together to help students, fire fighters, veterans and victims of domestic violence in the Upstate of South Carolina
February 13, 2018
Residents of The Cliffs, a portfolio of seven luxury mountain and lake club communities in the Western Carolina mountains, are helping Upstate South Carolina children succeed by volunteering thousands of…
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SYNNEX Corporation announces five executives named to CRN Channel Chiefs
February 12, 2018
SYNNEX Corporation, a leading business process services company, announced that CRN® a brand of The Channel Company, has named five SYNNEX executives to its prestigious list of 2018 Channel Chiefs:…
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Reggie Gay receives 15 Over 50 Award
February 12, 2018
McNair is pleased to announce Anderson Independent Mail has honored shareholder Reggie Gay with the 15 Over 50 Award. The award recognizes leaders who have made a long-term impact on the community through…
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Clemson announces workshop for foodies who want to safely sell food
February 12, 2018Foodies who have a recipe that’s all the rave and who are considering safely producing and selling food can get the help they need from the Clemson Cooperative Extension Service.…
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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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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…
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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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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…
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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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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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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…
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