United Community Banks, Inc. announces CEO succession plan
April 2, 2018
United Community Banks, Inc. announced that, after almost 35 years of service, its Chief Executive Officer, Jimmy Tallent, will retire from his current position effective June 30, 2018. Mr. Tallent will…
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Bodies of Knowledge Symposium aims to create a better world for LGBTQ people
April 2, 2018
The 10th anniversary of the Bodies of Knowledge Symposium at the University of South Carolina Upstate will take place April 9-11, 2018. This year’s theme is Creating a Better World for LGBTQ People. The…
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International Film Festival celebrates thirteenth year
April 2, 2018The 13th Annual Myrtle Beach International Film Festival (MBIFF), billed as “The East Coast’s answer to the Sundance Film Festival”, has set this year’s Festival dates for April 16-21, 2018. Winner of…
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International Film Festival celebrates thirteenth year
April 2, 2018The 13th Annual Myrtle Beach International Film Festival (MBIFF), billed as “The East Coast’s answer to the Sundance Film Festival”, has set this year’s Festival dates for April 16-21, 2018. Winner of…
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Extraordinary women in healthcare honored
April 2, 2018AnMed Health honored women in healthcare who put the “extra” in extraordinary. On March 29, during the 2018 Extraordinary Women in Healthcare reception and symposium at AnMed Health Cancer Center…
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Topgolf breaks ground in Myrtle Beach
April 2, 2018
Global sports entertainment leader Topgolf® has officially broken ground in Myrtle Beach. The 55,000-square-foot venue is expected to open to the public in early 2019. “We’re honored that Topgolf has selected Myrtle Beach for another South Carolina…
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Topgolf breaks ground in Myrtle Beach
April 2, 2018
Global sports entertainment leader Topgolf® has officially broken ground in Myrtle Beach. The 55,000-square-foot venue is expected to open to the public in early 2019. “We’re honored that Topgolf has selected Myrtle Beach for another South Carolina…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd helps Grace Hill move headquarters to Greenville
April 2, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomed their client Grace Hill to Greenville. The company is expanding existing operations in Greenville County and locating its corporate headquarters in the downtown area. It’s clear to…
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Cantina 76 expands to Mount Pleasant, 5th location for S.C.-based restaurant
April 2, 2018Independently owned, Mexican-inspired taqueria and bar Cantina 76 will open its fifth full-service location in Mount Pleasant. This is the South Carolina-based restaurant group’s second location in the Lowcountry, following…
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701 CCA Presents: Columbia Open Studios, April 7-8, Free Weekend-Long Tour of 70 Local Artists’ Workspaces
April 2, 2018Discover the Midlands’ vibrant art scene for free during the eighth annual Columbia Open Studios tour, presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA), Saturday, April 7 [10 a.m.…
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WREN Annual Summit – April 9-10
April 2, 2018When: April 9-10, 2018 Where: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center & USC Alumni Center WREN (Women’s Rights & Empowerment Network) will be hosting their 2nd Annual WREN Summit. The theme of this…
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WREN Annual Summit – April 9-10
April 2, 2018When: April 9-10, 2018 Where: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center & USC Alumni Center WREN (Women’s Rights & Empowerment Network) will be hosting their 2nd Annual WREN Summit. The theme of this…
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Shine the Light Announces 2018 Line Up of Nonprofit Speakers and Kickoff – April 24
April 2, 2018
DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greenville, the United Way of Greenville County, the Hollingsworth Funds, The Graham Foundation and the Jolley Foundation announces the…
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Low Country Case & Millwork expanding its operations in Charleston County
April 2, 2018
Facility Expansion to Bring $7 Million of Capital Investment Low Country Case & Millwork (LCCM), a manufacturer and installer of commercial casework and millwork, is expanding its existing Charleston County…
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Low Country Case & Millwork expanding its operations in Charleston County
April 2, 2018
Facility Expansion to Bring $7 Million of Capital Investment Low Country Case & Millwork (LCCM), a manufacturer and installer of commercial casework and millwork, is expanding its existing Charleston County…
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Six with ties to the Palmetto State commit to RBC Heritage
April 2, 2018
Scott Brown, Lucas Glover, Bill Haas, Kevin Kisner, Ben Martin and William McGirt are joining fellow South Carolinian and defending champion Wesley Bryan at the 50th annual RBC Heritage Presented…
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Six with ties to the Palmetto State commit to RBC Heritage
April 2, 2018
Scott Brown, Lucas Glover, Bill Haas, Kevin Kisner, Ben Martin and William McGirt are joining fellow South Carolinian and defending champion Wesley Bryan at the 50th annual RBC Heritage Presented…
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Sonoco welcomes Robert C. Tiede as President and CEO
April 2, 2018
Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, announced the start of Robert C. Tiede’s tenure as the new President and CEO of Sonoco. Tiede replaces the retiring Jack…
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Sonoco welcomes Robert C. Tiede as President and CEO
April 2, 2018
Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, announced the start of Robert C. Tiede’s tenure as the new President and CEO of Sonoco. Tiede replaces the retiring Jack…
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Cantina 76 expands to Mount Pleasant, 5th location for S.C.-based restaurant
April 2, 2018
Independently owned, Mexican-inspired taqueria and bar Cantina 76 will open its fifth full-service location in Mount Pleasant. This is the South Carolina-based restaurant group’s second location in the Lowcountry, following…
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701 CCA Presents: Columbia Open Studios, April 7-8, Free Weekend-Long Tour of 70 Local Artists’ Workspaces
April 2, 2018
Discover the Midlands’ vibrant art scene for free during the eighth annual Columbia Open Studios tour, presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA), Saturday, April 7 [10 a.m.…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd helps Grace Hill move headquarters to Greenville
April 2, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomed their client Grace Hill to Greenville. The company is expanding existing operations in Greenville County and locating its corporate headquarters in the downtown area. It’s clear to…
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New Corporate headquarters for Greenwood Capital
March 30, 2018Reinvestment in Uptown Greenwood Continues Greenwood Capital announced its relocation to its newly renovated offices on the first floor of 425 Main St., in the heart of Uptown Greenwood. An…
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BJU hosts Masterclass with Dr. Mary Kathryn Brewer – April 6 & 7
March 30, 2018
The Bob Jones University Division of Music will host vocalist Dr. Mary Kathryn Brewer Friday, April 6, at 5 p.m. in War Memorial Chapel. Dr. Brewer will present a voice recital titled…
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USC Upstate officially introduces new basketball coach Thursday, April 5
March 30, 2018
The University of South Carolina Upstate announced this morning that Dave Dickerson will join the university as head coach of the men’s basketball team. Dickerson, who is currently employed with…
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Annual AIA South Carolina Design Conference, “Community: By Design,” to take place in Lake City, S.C. brings famed Hip Hop Architect, Michael Ford, Assoc. AIA
March 30, 2018Conference is Teaming Up with the South’s Most Engaging Art Competition and Festival, ArtFields The American Institute of Architects’ South Carolina Chapter (AIA SC), is excited to share that this…
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AnMed Health nurse wins prestigious award
March 30, 2018
An AnMed Health nurse is one of the best in South Carolina. Shaunda Trotter, assistant vice president for nursing, is among the recipients of the 2018 Palmetto Gold Award. Palmetto Gold Awards…
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Annual AIA South Carolina Design Conference, “Community: By Design,” to take place in Lake City, S.C. brings famed Hip Hop Architect, Michael Ford, Assoc. AIA
March 30, 2018Conference is Teaming Up with the South’s Most Engaging Art Competition and Festival, ArtFields The American Institute of Architects’ South Carolina Chapter (AIA SC), is excited to share that this…
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Greenville Little Theatre (GLT) presents Perfect Wedding – April
March 29, 2018
Greenville Little Theatre (GLT) presents Perfect Wedding, a hilarious farce featuring some of Greenville’s comedic favorites in a tale of bad timing and unfortunate circumstances. “Clever dialogue that moves at the speed…
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Spartanburg Water Laboratory Services Manager honored for outstanding performance
March 29, 2018
Spartanburg Water’s Syndee Poteat recently was honored by the Water Environment Association of South Carolina’s (WEASC) top award for water quality analysis at the South Carolina Environmental Conference. The Laboratory…
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Spartanburg Water team wins hands-on competition at state environmental conference
March 29, 2018
Spartanburg Water operators and technicians are responsible for operating drinking water and reclaimed water treatment facilities, solve complex problems, respond to emergencies, and perform analyses related to water safety every…
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Nicole Tucker Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
March 29, 2018
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Nicole Tucker as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. In her previous career as a leasing professional, Nicole realized her love for managing…
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Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder will play the Peace Center’s TD Stage on Tuesday, May 29, at 8 p.m., as part of the Corona Concert Series.
March 29, 2018Ricky Skaggs struck his first chords on a mandolin more than 50 years ago, and this 15-time Grammy® Award-winner continues to do his part to lead the recent roots revival in…
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Greenlink to Host Open House April 26
March 29, 2018
The Greenville Transit Authority (GTA) has finalized the 2020-24 Transit Development Plan (TDP) study of the Greenlink transit system and will hold a drop-in style open house on Thursday, April 26 from 4…
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Living Paper Creatures
March 29, 2018Grace Jerome Lloyd of Charlotte, NC will showcase her menagerie of papier maché animals in the exhibition “Living Paper Creatures” at West Main Artists Co-op in Spartanburg April 3-28, giving…
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Fine Art + Flora at the GCMA – April 21-22
March 29, 2018Welcome spring with the perfect pairing of fresh flowers and fine art at the Greenville County Museum of Art’s Fine Art + Flora Weekend, April 21-22. Local floral designers, including renowned…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS ranks #1 for Upstate South Carolina
March 29, 2018
REAL Trends 500 ranks nation’s largest real estate firms REAL Trends, the trusted source for news and research about the real estate brokerage industry, announced the results of the 2018…
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Erwins’ commitment makes a difference for Clemson University students, faculty and business community
March 29, 2018Upstate residents Joe and Gretchen Erwin of Greenville will improve the future of Clemson University students, faculty and staff and the business community with their $2.5 million gift, including $1…
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TD launches The Ready Commitment to open doors for an inclusive tomorrow
March 29, 2018
TD launched The Ready Commitment, a new multi-year program to help individuals and communities prosper. As part of The Ready Commitment, TD will target CDN $1 billion (US $775 million)…
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New assistant vice president for corporate partnerships looks to broaden Clemson relationships
March 29, 2018
Ann Marie Alexander, senior director of corporate and foundation relations for Clemson University’s development office, has been promoted to assistant vice president for strategic corporate partnerships. Angie Leidinger, Clemson’s vice…
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GSP International Airport starts the year with a nearly 7% increase in passenger traffic
March 29, 2018
GSP Airport District officials report that the airport experienced an increase in passenger traffic for the 4th consecutive month. January traffic statistics show nearly a 7% increase compared to the same…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS ranks #1 for Upstate South Carolina
March 29, 2018
REAL Trends 500 ranks nation’s largest real estate firms REAL Trends, the trusted source for news and research about the real estate brokerage industry, announced the results of the 2018…
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Top Grossing Movies – March 26
March 28, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 03/23/2018 to 03/29/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Pacific Rim Uprising PG13 Universal 1 3,708 $28,116,535 $28,116,535…
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McCoy to direct Clemson University’s Rutland Institute for Ethics
March 28, 2018
William C. McCoy of Dekalb, Illinois, has joined Clemson University as director of the Robert J. Rutland Institute for Ethics. “After a national search, I am very excited that Bill McCoy…
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Chad Chambers joins Wilson Associates Real Estate
March 28, 2018
Wilson Associates Real Estate of Greenville announced the addition of Chad Chambers to their team of select real estate professionals. After graduating from Spartanburg Methodist College in 2002, Chambers obtained…
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TD Community Development Corporation receives $60 million New Markets Tax Credits allocation from U.S. Treasury
March 28, 2018
The TD Community Development Corporation (TDCDC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of TD Bank, N.A., announced that it received a $60 million New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) allocation from the U.S. Department…
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New parking lots opening at Greenville Zoo
March 28, 2018
The first of two new parking lots in Cleveland Park is now open, and weather permitting, the second lot is scheduled to be paved this week. The two new lots…
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Steven Farrar selected to National Foundation for Judicial Excellence Board
March 28, 2018
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announced that Steven E. Farrar has been selected to the National Foundation for Judicial Excellence (NFJE) board of directors. Farrar, based in Greenville, is an experienced…
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The Upstate’s Young Professionals connect with regional leaders at PIQUE
March 28, 2018
Ten at the Top (TATT) hosted the third annual PIQUE: Young Professionals Elevating the Upstate Summit, presented by ScanSource at Taylors Mill on Thursday, March 22. Over 220 young professionals…
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Hartness announces Spring Reveal weekend
March 28, 2018
Hartness, the new Traditional Neighborhood Development located just minutes from downtown Greenville, will host a highly anticipated Spring Reveal weekend on April 27 and 28 that celebrates the grand opening of their…
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