Metromont Corp. relocates Charlotte operations to Upstate South Carolina
November 6, 2017
Metromont Corporation announces that it plans to move its Charlotte operations to its upstate South Carolina facility. This announcement follows Metromont’s recent $8.8 million investment into the expansion of its Greenville County operations. In 2015, the company purchased…
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Complete Public Relations takes home seven Marcom Awards
November 6, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations garnered seven awards from Marcom International including a Platinum Award and two Gold Awards. MarCom recognizes outstanding creative achievement by marketing and communication professionals.…
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Day & Zimmermann signs 45,000-square-foot lease at Office Park Patewood
November 6, 2017GREENVILLE, SC – The CBRE leasing team of Charles Gouch, Blaine Hart and Shelby Dodson announced the arrangement of a long-term lease at Office Park Patewood in Greenville, South Carolina.…
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State spent $85.7 million on travel in fiscal year 2016-17
November 6, 2017
State entities spent $85.7 million on travel during the fiscal year that ended June 30, state Controller Richard Eckstrom announced in issuing the 2017 State Travel Report. Total travel spending increased…
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Day & Zimmermann signs 45,000-square-foot lease at Office Park Patewood
November 6, 2017GREENVILLE, SC – The CBRE leasing team of Charles Gouch, Blaine Hart and Shelby Dodson announced the arrangement of a long-term lease at Office Park Patewood in Greenville, South Carolina.…
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Complete Public Relations takes home seven Marcom Awards
November 6, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations garnered seven awards from Marcom International including a Platinum Award and two Gold Awards. MarCom recognizes outstanding creative achievement by marketing and communication professionals.…
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Escape Artist expands to offer more one-of-a-kind adventures
November 6, 2017
Escape Artist, Greenville’s only independently designed and operated escape room, will be expanding its size in a new location to add additional challenges and new features to the popular entertainment…
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Rosen Hagood recognized as one of Charleston’s “Best Law Firms”
November 6, 2017
Rosen Hagood is included in the 2018 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. Recognition on this list reflects the high level of respect the firm has earned…
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Crafty Feast announces list of vendors for 9th Annual Indie Craft Fair
November 6, 2017
Shop and Stroll on Sunday, Dec. 10 at Crafty Feast, Columbia, S.C.’s One-Stop-Shopping Market for Thousands of Attendees Nearly 100 makers of handcrafted and repurposed goods from across the Southeast…
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SCBIO Chief Executive Sam Konduros honored by South Carolina Governor McMaster with Order of the Palmetto
November 6, 2017SCBIO CEO Sam Konduros was presented with the Order of the Palmetto, the state’s highest civilian honor, during SCBIO’s annual conference at the Gaillard Center in Charleston last week. Governor…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP ranked in 44 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”
November 3, 2017
U.S. News and Best Lawyers, for the eighth consecutive year, has included Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP in their 2018 “Best Law Firms” rankings. The U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best…
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Floor plans for the Villas at The Woodlands at Furman released
November 3, 2017
Seniors looking for the most modern and forward-thinking retirement living options will have four separate floor plans to choose from at the Villas at The Woodlands at Furman. The 28…
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Floor plans for the Villas at The Woodlands at Furman released
November 2, 2017
Seniors looking for the most modern and forward-thinking retirement living options will have four separate floor plans to choose from at the Villas at The Woodlands at Furman. The 28…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP ranked in 44 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”
November 2, 2017
U.S. News and Best Lawyers, for the eighth consecutive year, has included Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP in their 2018 “Best Law Firms” rankings. The U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best…
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Hirsch receives honor from Presbyterian College
November 2, 2017Mary Douglas Hirsch, the City of Greenville’s real estate development manager, received Presbyterian College’s Outstanding Young Alumna Award as part of the school’s 2017 homecoming festivities on Saturday. According to the…
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City converting to paperless plan review system
November 2, 2017
The City of Greenville will begin converting to a “paperless” plan submittal, review, tracking and storage system this week. Effective Wednesday, all residential and commercial building plans; site plans; construction documents and…
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The GSP Airport District announces a new ground transportation provider
November 2, 2017
The GSP Airport District is pleased to announce Eastside Transportation Services as the new on-demand ground transportation services provider at GSP International Airport. The Airport District solicited proposals for these…
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John Castile appointed to Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union Board of Directors
November 2, 2017
Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union announced that John Castile, City Manager for the City of Greenville, was appointed by unanimous vote of the GHFCU Board of Directors at the October…
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Coca-Cola Consolidated to construct new Jasper County distribution center
November 2, 2017
Coca-Cola Consolidated announced plans to construct a new $5 million sales and distribution center at the Cypress Ridge Industrial Park in Ridgeland, S.C. The company will be bringing 45 existing…
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Second contract awarded for Charleston Harbor Deepening
November 2, 2017
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District announced the award of the second construction contract for work in the Charleston Harbor Entrance Channel as part of the Charleston Harbor…
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Chase Culbertson joins the Anderson office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 2, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Chase Culbertson has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. A native of Easley, South Carolina, Culbertson moved to…
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Chase Culbertson joins the Anderson office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 2, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Chase Culbertson has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. A native of Easley, South Carolina, Culbertson moved to…
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SCRA celebrates pilot year for acceleration grants
November 1, 2017SC Launch Program Awarded Ten Acceleration Grants During Pilot Year . SCRA announces a successful pilot year for the SC Launch Acceleration Grant program. The pilot year for Acceleration Grants…
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AHT Cooling Systems USA, Inc. expanding operations in Charleston County
November 1, 2017
AHT Cooling Systems USA, Inc., a provider of custom refrigerated and frozen merchandising solutions, is expanding its existing Charleston County facility by adding assembly and distribution operations. The project will…
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John I. Smith Charities contributes to the Greenville Tech Foundation
November 1, 2017John I. Smith Charities has contributed $50,000 to the Greenville Tech Foundation for new equipment and upgrades that will enhance the education provided by the Aircraft Maintenance Technology (AMT) program.…
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Two Furman juniors named Metropolitan Fellows
November 1, 2017The Furman Metropolitan Fellowship (FMF) program announced today that Furman juniors Quincy Mix and Rachel Simon will be headed to New York City in the summer of 2018 to participate…
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Wofford Theatre to open first season in Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts with ‘Antigone’ in November
November 1, 2017
Horror and intrigue. Guilt and atonement. Hypocrisy and hijinks. They all take center stage at Wofford Theatre launches its “Season of Justice,” the first season in Wofford College’s new Rosalind…
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United Community Banks announces completion of merger with Four Oaks Fincorp, Inc.
November 1, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) has completed its merger, effective November 1, 2017, with Four Oaks Fincorp, Inc. Also effective November 1, 2017, Four Oaks’ bank subsidiary, Four Oaks Bank & Trust…
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Lockheed Martin supports student field trips at Military History Museum with $5,000 Grant
November 1, 2017“Local educators are always looking for unique field trips and, as far as I know, there aren’t any in our region that focus on the Spanish American War, World War…
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South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters prepares for Annual Symposium
November 1, 2017
The South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters (SCAHU) is a nonprofit professional association made up of benefits experts dedicated to professional development and industry advocacy. SCAHU is affiliated with the National Association Health Underwriters. SCAHU will…
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Garvin Design Group gift creates connections in School of Architecture’s Fluid Campus
November 1, 2017
Thanks to a gift from the Garvin Design Group, the Clemson University School of Architecture has strengthened the bonds between the four program sites that constitute its “Fluid Campus.” The architectural firm…
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Former Mrs. Firecrackers building re-opens as Augusta General with major renovations
November 1, 2017Kairos Development, a Greenville, S.C.-based real estate developer, announces multiple leases at a project in Greenville’s Augusta Road corridor. Conveniently located at Augusta Road and I-85, Augusta General, the multi-tenant…
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Flagship Properties represents commercial real estate transactions
November 1, 2017Benji Smith, President / Broker-In-Charge; Josh Tew, Vice President; and Caldwell Johnston, Commercial Agent at Flagship Properties in Greenville, SC, recently represented the following real estate transactions: • Benji Smith…
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Ogletree Deakins named a “Law Firm of the Year” for seventh consecutive year
November 1, 2017In addition, the firm’s South Carolina offices earned twelve metropolitan “First Tier” practice area rankings Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased…
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AHT Cooling Systems USA expanding operations in Charleston County
November 1, 2017
CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC – AHT Cooling Systems USA, Inc., a provider of custom refrigerated and frozen merchandising solutions, is expanding its existing Charleston County facility by adding assembly and distribution…
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McNair receives national honor and 25 Tier One rankings in 2018 Best Law Firms
November 1, 2017McNair Law Firm, P.A. has been named a top-tier firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in its 2018 “Best Law Firms” rankings. McNair earned a national ranking in Land…
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BANDWAGON to compete at StartUp Runway for $10,000 investment
November 1, 2017
BANDWAGON has been selected as one of nine startups from across the southeast to compete for a $10,000 prize in Atlanta’s StartUp Runway pitch competition on Thursday, November 2. StartUp…
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Flourish recognized with nine MarCom Awards
November 1, 2017
Flourish’s 2017 client work was honored with nine MarCom Awards, including one platinum award, three gold awards and five honorable mentions. “We are excited for our clients and honored to…
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Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC recognized among the Best Law Firms in America®
November 1, 2017
Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC is ranked as a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News—Best Lawyers in America’s 2018 Edition. The firm is honored with a Metropolitan Tier One ranking…
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ReWa adds Thompson to its Board
November 1, 2017
Clint Thompson has been appointed by the Governor of South Carolina to serve on the Renewable Water Resources Board of Commissioners. A Pawley’s Island native, Thompson resides in Greenville with…
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ReWa adds Thompson to its Board
November 1, 2017
Clint Thompson has been appointed by the Governor of South Carolina to serve on the Renewable Water Resources Board of Commissioners. A Pawley’s Island native, Thompson resides in Greenville with…
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BANDWAGON to compete at StartUp Runway for $10,000 investment
November 1, 2017
BANDWAGON has been selected as one of nine startups from across the southeast to compete for a $10,000 prize in Atlanta’s StartUp Runway pitch competition on Thursday, November 2. StartUp…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: hi-tech-information-tech, on-the-move
Flourish recognized with nine MarCom Awards
November 1, 2017
Flourish’s 2017 client work was honored with nine MarCom Awards, including one platinum award, three gold awards and five honorable mentions. “We are excited for our clients and honored to…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC recognized among the Best Law Firms in America®
November 1, 2017
Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC is ranked as a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News—Best Lawyers in America’s 2018 Edition. The firm is honored with a Metropolitan Tier One ranking…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
Flagship Properties represents commercial real estate transactions
November 1, 2017Benji Smith, President / Broker-In-Charge; Josh Tew, Vice President; and Caldwell Johnston, Commercial Agent at Flagship Properties in Greenville, SC, recently represented the following real estate transactions: • Benji Smith…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Ogletree Deakins named a “Law Firm of the Year” for seventh consecutive year
November 1, 2017
In addition, the firm’s South Carolina offices earned twelve metropolitan “First Tier” practice area rankings Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
McNair receives national honor and 25 Tier One rankings in 2018 Best Law Firms
November 1, 2017
McNair Law Firm, P.A. has been named a top-tier firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in its 2018 “Best Law Firms” rankings. McNair earned a national ranking in Land…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
Former Mrs. Firecrackers building re-opens as Augusta General with major renovations
November 1, 2017Kairos Development, a Greenville, S.C.-based real estate developer, announces multiple leases at a project in Greenville’s Augusta Road corridor. Conveniently located at Augusta Road and I-85, Augusta General, the multi-tenant…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
CAB Financial Corporation reports third quarter 2017 results of Carolina Alliance Bank
October 31, 2017
SPARTANBURG, SC – CAB Financial Corporation reported third quarter 2017 financial results of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Carolina Alliance Bank. The Corporation became the holding company of the Bank on October…
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Ophthalmologists warn of five frightening risks of wearing contact lenses without a prescription
October 31, 2017The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology share patient stories, urge Halloween revelers to avoid over-the-counter lenses Zombie or devil contact lenses may elevate a…
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