Kathy McKinney received Honorary Alumni Award from Furman University
March 1, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd shareholder Kathy McKinney was presented with the Honorary Alumni Award from Furman University during their annual Bell Tower Ball on Saturday, February 24. This award recognizes individuals…
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Attorney Thomas Chase joins Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP
March 1, 2018
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announced that attorney Tom Chase has joined its Greenville office as a member of the firm’s Transportation and Logistics team. Chase brings with him nearly 25…
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CBRE Announces 2017 Top Producers in South Carolina
March 1, 2018CBRE announced its 2017 top producers in South Carolina as it celebrates their tireless dedication and exceptional results throughout the year. Their experience represents over 85 years of service. Top…
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CBRE Announces 2017 Top Producers in South Carolina
February 28, 2018CBRE announced its 2017 top producers in South Carolina as it celebrates their tireless dedication and exceptional results throughout the year. Their experience represents over 85 years of service. Top…
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Dr. Jackie Blakley honored with 2018 Martha Kime Piper Award
February 28, 2018
Dr. Jackie Blakley, dean of the Business and Public Services Division at Tri-County Technical College, has been honored with the 2018 Martha Kime Piper Award for her service and support…
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Jennifer Hulehan receives A. Wade Martin Innovator of the Year Award
February 28, 2018
Jennifer Hulehan’s creative efforts in redesigning developmental course offerings to improve retention and student success earned her the esteemed A. Wade Martin Innovator of the Year award. Hulehan, who leads…
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Leah Harvey joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
February 28, 2018
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Leah Harvey as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. With a background in psychology, 15 years of experience as a small business owner, and…
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United Community Bank breaks ground at Main & Pine intersection
February 28, 2018United Community Bank has broken ground for their new multi-use development at the major intersection of East Main & South Pine in downtown Spartanburg. The development, which will be anchored…
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Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announces $150,000 for Small Business Research and Development Grant in South Carolina
February 28, 2018Today, U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announced that the Department of Energy (DOE) will award 179 grants totaling $30 million to 149 small businesses in 36 states including 1 in South…
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Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announces $150,000 for Small Business Research and Development Grant in South Carolina
February 28, 2018Today, U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announced that the Department of Energy (DOE) will award 179 grants totaling $30 million to 149 small businesses in 36 states including 1 in South…
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High-end coworking space, Serendipity Labs, coming to Greenville
February 28, 2018
An iconic former mill building located on the connector between downtown and the Village of West Greenville soon will be home to a new model of coworking, Serendipity Labs, an…
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FerebeeLane adds talent to social, creative teams
February 28, 2018
FerebeeLane (FL), a full-service marketing and branding agency located in the heart of downtown Greenville announced today the addition of two new full-time employees to their agency. “This is the…
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J Earle Financial, LLC, financial administrative services firm, launches in Greenville
February 28, 2018
J Earle Financial, LLC, opened recently in Greenville under the leadership of F. Jordan Earle. Earle brings more than 25 years of expertise in the financial services industry. Over the…
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Caviar & Bananas’ leaders to speak at Endeavor’s March 2018 Collaborators & Cocktails Speaker Series
February 28, 2018
Furniss and Warnock to share how the brand grew from a concept to multiple locations with a cult following of customers in less than 10 years. GREENVILLE, S.C. – Endeavor,…
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Caldwell to present at economic development forum
February 28, 2018
Didi Caldwell, founding principal of Global Location Strategies, will be a featured panelist on Tuesday, March 6 at the 2018 Winter Forum of the Utility Economic Development Association (UEDA). Widely…
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Garlington Road Office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces two new associates
February 28, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Dick Escher and Kayla Burney-Ham have joined the company’s Garlington Road Office as sales associates. Moving from New York to South…
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Jackson hires Elizabeth Brown as graphic design intern
February 28, 2018
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second- largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has selected Elizabeth Brown to participate in the company’s spring internship program in the graphic…
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Eagle Solar Group launching solar project in Orangeburg County
February 28, 2018
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC – Eagle Solar Group announced plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art solar farm in Orangeburg County. The company is investing $87.9 million in the new operations. Eagle Solar…
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Eagle Solar Group launching solar project in Orangeburg County
February 28, 2018
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC – Eagle Solar Group announced plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art solar farm in Orangeburg County. The company is investing $87.9 million in the new operations. Eagle Solar…
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SAIC expanding its operations in Berkeley County
February 28, 2018
BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAIC) is expanding its existing operations in Berkeley County. Through this continued growth, the company expects to create 200 new jobs…
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SAIC expanding its operations in Berkeley County
February 28, 2018
BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAIC) is expanding its existing operations in Berkeley County. Through this continued growth, the company expects to create 200 new jobs…
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Garlington Road Office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces two new associates
February 28, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Dick Escher and Kayla Burney-Ham have joined the company’s Garlington Road Office as sales associates. Moving from New York to South…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
Jackson hires Elizabeth Brown as graphic design intern
February 28, 2018
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second- largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has selected Elizabeth Brown to participate in the company’s spring internship program in the graphic…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
Caldwell to present at economic development forum
February 28, 2018
Didi Caldwell, founding principal of Global Location Strategies, will be a featured panelist on Tuesday, March 6 at the 2018 Winter Forum of the Utility Economic Development Association (UEDA). Widely…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, on-the-move
Caviar & Bananas’ leaders to speak at Endeavor’s March 2018 Collaborators & Cocktails Speaker Series
February 28, 2018
Furniss and Warnock to share how the brand grew from a concept to multiple locations with a cult following of customers in less than 10 years. GREENVILLE, S.C. – Endeavor,…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
FerebeeLane adds talent to social, creative teams
February 28, 2018
FerebeeLane (FL), a full-service marketing and branding agency located in the heart of downtown Greenville announced today the addition of two new full-time employees to their agency. “This is the…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
J Earle Financial, LLC, financial administrative services firm, launches in Greenville
February 28, 2018
J Earle Financial, LLC, opened recently in Greenville under the leadership of F. Jordan Earle. Earle brings more than 25 years of expertise in the financial services industry. Over the…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
High-end coworking space, Serendipity Labs, coming to Greenville
February 28, 2018
An iconic former mill building located on the connector between downtown and the Village of West Greenville soon will be home to a new model of coworking, Serendipity Labs, an…
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Orlando Jones joins BANDWAGON’s Board of Advisors
February 28, 2018
Actor and comedian Orlando Jones has joined the Board of Advisors for BANDWAGON, a sports technology company that captures and enhances the game day experience for teams and brands. With…
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USC Upstate Panel discussion to address need for trained translators, interpreters in Upstate Region
February 27, 2018
The University of South Carolina Upstate is taking the initiative to address a need in the region for translators and interpreters that is currently not being addressed by any other…
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Ledisi to play the Peace Center May 30
February 27, 2018
Ledisi will bring her Let Love Rule Tour to the Peace Center on Wednesday, May 30, at 7:30 p.m., with special guests Melanie Fiona and Tweet. Ledisi is a 12-time Grammy®-nominated vocal powerhouse who…
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BRIGHT+CO Marketing wins big at Greenville’s Advertising Awards Ceremony
February 27, 2018
BRIGHT+CO Marketing, a full-service marketing company, accepted a total of twelve American Advertising Awards at the annual American Advertising Awards Gala. This is the second consecutive year that BRIGHT+CO Marketing receives…
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Peace Center announces 2018 Corona Concert Series lineup: Tickets go on sale Friday, March 2, at 10 a.m.
February 27, 2018
The Peace Center’s outdoor concert series, now called Corona Concert Series, will bring an exciting lineup to the TD Stage Available again this year is the Genevieve’s package, which includes…
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United Community Bank named to Forbes List of America’s Best 100 Banks
February 27, 2018
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (“United”) was recently recognized as one of America’s best performing banks by Forbes magazine for the fifth consecutive year. “America’s Best Banks 2018,” an article written…
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Crawford Strategy receives ADDY Awards
February 27, 2018
Crawford Strategy, a full-service strategic marketing, brand development, digital and public relations firm, was awarded three ADDY Awards from the American Advertising Federation of Greenville. The American Advertising Awards is the…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas appoints four new board members
February 27, 2018
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of the Carolinas announced the appointment of Sophie Clayton , Bill Guzick, Daniel Lock and Jimmy Swiger to the Board of Directors. Sophie Clayton is…
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S.C. Arts Commission announces five recipients of 2018 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Awards for the Arts
February 27, 2018The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing the five South Carolinians to receive the Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Award for the Arts – the highest arts honor in the state…
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S.C. Arts Commission announces five recipients of 2018 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Awards for the Arts
February 27, 2018
The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing the five South Carolinians to receive the Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Award for the Arts – the highest arts honor in the state…
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The OnePalmetto Scholarship and College Fair welcomed over 1700 attendees at Sumter High School
February 26, 2018
On behalf of Pace Scholarship Academy, the OnePalmetto Scholarship and College Fair was hosted at Sumter High School on Saturday, February 24, 2018. There were 41 scholarship and community service…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 26
February 26, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 02/23/2018 to 03/01/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Black Panther PG13 Disney 2 4,020 $111,658,835 $403,613,257 2…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 26
February 26, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 02/23/2018 to 03/01/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Black Panther PG13 Disney 2 4,020 $111,658,835 $403,613,257 2…
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South Carolina’s top legal group names Joe Rice recipient of the “Founders Award”
February 26, 2018
The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) has named Joseph F. “Joe” Rice as recipient of their highest honor, the Founders’ Award. The honor is in recognition of his long career of professional…
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South Carolina’s top legal group names Joe Rice recipient of the “Founders Award”
February 26, 2018
The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) has named Joseph F. “Joe” Rice as recipient of their highest honor, the Founders’ Award. The honor is in recognition of his long career of professional…
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Dr. Kathryn Hix of Greenville Technical College selected as Cowan Award winner
February 26, 2018
Dr. Kathryn Hix, an assistant professor of English at Greenville Technical College (GTC), has been selected as the recipient of the 2018 Cowan Award. The award, presented by the Two-Year…
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Furman University hosts third annual Bell Tower Ball
February 26, 2018Furman University recently presented awards at its annual Bell Tower Ball, which took place at the TD Convention Center on Saturday, February 24. The event celebrated the accomplishments of the…
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Wofford students conducting Creative Activity Workshops for older adults
February 26, 2018
Students from Wofford College will conduct a series of Creative Activity Workshops for older adults – age 55 and older – starting Wednesday, Feb. 28, at a new location, the Spartanburg…
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Mary Black Foundation President and CEO Kathy Dunleavy to retire
February 26, 2018
The Mary Black Foundation announced that President/CEO Kathy Dunleavy will retire on June 29th of this year. Foundation board chair Tony Fisher said, “Kathy’s leadership has helped the Mary Black Foundation build…
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Hood Construction receives CAGC Construction Excellence Award
February 26, 2018
Hood Construction was the proud recipient of the prestigious Construction Excellence Award this month at the Carolinas AGC annual convention and awards ceremony, held in Boca Raton, Florida. The Carolinas…
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Hood Construction receives CAGC Construction Excellence Award
February 26, 2018
Hood Construction was the proud recipient of the prestigious Construction Excellence Award this month at the Carolinas AGC annual convention and awards ceremony, held in Boca Raton, Florida. The Carolinas…
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S.C. BlueCross Foundation invests in WISE Schools with new grant opportunity
February 26, 2018
It is well established that healthier children tend to have better grades, are more attentive in class and have fewer absences. To better support South Carolina schools in creating…
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