House pre-files utility ratepayer protection legislation package
November 9, 2017
House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) pre-filed six individual bills intended to protect ratepayers and restructure various agencies involved in the VC Summer nuclear facility collapse. This is the first…
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Infinity wins thirteen MarCom Awards
November 9, 2017
Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing agency announced it has won thirteen MarCom Awards in a wide range of categories including web design, email marketing, video production, and direct mail. These…
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Tiffany Ownbey joins the Anderson office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 9, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Tiffany Ownbey has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. An Anderson native, Ownbey is a local business owner…
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Tiffany Ownbey joins the Anderson office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 9, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Tiffany Ownbey has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. An Anderson native, Ownbey is a local business owner…
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Honeywell software helps trucking firms comply with new federal safety mandates
November 8, 2017
Honeywell announced that its suite of software solutions for truck drivers is helping transportation and logistics providers and drivers comply with U.S. federal safety mandates that go into effect in…
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Prysmian Group announces start of $54 M expansion in Claremont, N. C.
November 8, 2017
Prysmian Group, the world leader in the energy and telecom cable and systems industry, announced a planned expansion to the company’s facility in Claremont, N.C. The $54 million investment will…
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Deceptive Veterans’ Charity dissolves following action by State Charity Regulators
November 8, 2017
Secretary of State Mark Hammond today announced his office’s participation in a settlement between 24 state agencies and VietNow National Headquarters, Inc., an Illinois-based charitable organization, resulting in the organization’s…
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FAVOR Greenville named as model program by federal government
November 8, 2017FAVOR Greenville announced that FAVOR Greenville has officially been named one of 4 “model programs” from across the nation by the federal government Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)…
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Municipal Association of SC recognized for excellence in communications projects
November 8, 2017
The SC Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators recognized the Municipal Association of SC with six Palmetto awards at its annual award dinner. The Municipal Association represents all…
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Espresso no. 2 features rarely played Masterwork by Stravinksy
November 8, 2017Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra continues its 2017-2018 “Espresso” chamber concert series Friday, November 17, with French Press. Tickets are $26 each and can be purchased by telephone — (864) 542-2787 — or in person at…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers represent local real estate transactions
November 8, 2017
Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions for October of 2017: Sales Greenville: Graham Howle of Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine represented…
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Furman on Main opens in downtown Greenville bookstore
November 8, 2017M. Judson Booksellers (center) is located at 130 South Main Street, just blocks from Furman’s original downtown campus. Furman University officials announced today that the university will partner with…
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Elmore Goldsmith, P.A. receives tier one rankings in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2018 “Best Law Firms”
November 8, 2017
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® released the 2018 “Best Law Firms” rankings and Elmore Goldsmith, P.A., has been recognized in three areas. For the Greenville metropolitan area, the firm has…
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Southern Community Services welcomes new employees to the Upstate
November 8, 2017
New hires bring vision to the Lake Keowee Community Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six AAMC-accredited community association management firms in South Carolina, has hired four new employees…
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Clemson University Rutland Institute names Joe Riley Jr. James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award honoree
November 8, 2017
Clemson University’s Rutland Institute for Ethics advisory board has selected Joseph (Joe) P. Riley Jr., former mayor of the City of Charleston, to receive the 2018 James F. Barker Ethics…
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Vetroresina LLC growing its operations in Greenville County
November 8, 2017
Vetroresina LLC, a manufacturer of fiber-reinforced polyester laminates, is expanding its existing operations in Greenville County. To accommodate continued growth, the company is investing $7.5 million and creating 17 new…
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Spartanburg Water announces new Reservoir Manager
November 8, 2017
Spartanburg Water announced the hiring of Ron O’Neill as the new Reservoir Manager to replace the retiring Eddie Dearybury. Ron began his career in law enforcement in 1977 with the…
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U.S. News – Best Lawyers® ranks Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd in its 2018 “Best Law Firms”
November 8, 2017
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is listed as a top law firm in the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” for the 8th consecutive year. The Firm received a…
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Spartanburg Water welcomes new Engineering Projects Manager
November 8, 2017
Spartanburg Water announced the new hire of Steven A. Robertson, P.E., to the position of Engineering Projects Manager II. In his new role, Steven Robertson will manage water and sewer…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names October Circle of Excellence recipients
November 8, 2017
Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from October through the Circle of Excellence program. The Circle of Excellence distinction is awarded to…
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Wyche recognized as a 2018 “Best Law Firm”
November 8, 2017
Wyche has been named a Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” in 18 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in 2018. The selection is based on a rigorous evaluation…
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Tri-County’s Medical Assisting grads receive 100% pass rate on American Association of Medical Assistants’ Certification exam
November 8, 2017
A perfect pass rate on the American Association of Medical Assistants’ Certification Examination is a proud moment for Tri-County Technical College’s most recent Medical Assisting graduates and for the College,…
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Land sold in Greenville for new Wingo Park industrial building
November 8, 2017
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of approximately 13.77 acres located within Wingo Park at 2725 New Cut Road in Greenville, South Carolina. . Becknell Industrial purchased the…
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Infinity Marketing announces new client, Greenwood Capital Associates
November 8, 2017
Infinity Marketing announced a new client recently added to their roster, Greenwood Capital. Infinity is working with Greenwood Capital on an array of services including branding, public relations, and website…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces the top producers for October
November 8, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® announces the top producers from each of its residential sales offices for the month of October. These agents and teams earned the highest…
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BRIGHT+CO Marketing adds public relations specialist to the team
November 8, 2017
BRIGHT+CO Marketing announced that Mary Pat Buchanan Minor has joined the company as public relations specialist and project manager. Prior to joining BRIGHT+CO Marketing, Minor has served as public relations and…
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Amazon announces the Best Books of 2017
November 8, 2017
Amazon.com announced its selections for the Best Books of 2017, naming David Grann’s nonfiction Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI the Best Book of the…
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Elmore Goldsmith, P.A. receives tier one rankings in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2018 “Best Law Firms”
November 8, 2017
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® released the 2018 “Best Law Firms” rankings and Elmore Goldsmith, P.A., has been recognized in three areas. For the Greenville metropolitan area, the firm has…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces the top producers for October
November 8, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® announces the top producers from each of its residential sales offices for the month of October. These agents and teams earned the highest…
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Wyche recognized as a 2018 “Best Law Firm”
November 8, 2017
Wyche has been named a Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” in 18 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in 2018. The selection is based on a rigorous evaluation…
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Southern Community Services welcomes new employees to the Upstate
November 8, 2017
New hires bring vision to the Lake Keowee Community Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six AAMC-accredited community association management firms in South Carolina, has hired four new employees…
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FUEL wins Platinum and Gold at the 2017 MarCom Awards
November 7, 2017
FUEL, an integrated marketing firm in downtown Greenville, South Carolina specializing in both digital and traditional services, entered two campaigns in the 2017 MarCom Awards—and won statuettes for both: one Platinum…
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Greenwood Capital unveils art collection at new downtown Greenville location
November 7, 2017
Greenwood Capital announced the grand opening of their new facility in downtown Greenville, located at 201 West McBee Avenue, Suite 300. This expansion provides a beautiful space for Greenwood Capital…
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SCRA announces Academic Grant Matches
November 7, 2017Today, SCRA announces recipients of the Academic Programs Grant Matching Awards. Columbia-based Senex Biotechnology and Charleston-based Engineered Marine Coatings both received a matching grant from SCRA’s Academic Programs for their…
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Three South Carolina counties added to Presidential Disaster Declaration
November 7, 2017
The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved three additional counties for the Public Assistance Program following Hurricane Irma. Governments and certain nonprofits in Abbeville, Newberry and Saluda counties are now able…
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November is National Adoption Month
November 7, 2017
November is National Adoption Awareness Month, and the S.C. Department of Social Services is highlighting the opportunity to create a forever family for one of the state’s waiting children. There…
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Harbor Freight Tools creating more than 500 jobs in Dillon County expansion
November 7, 2017
Company Investing in One Million-Square-Foot Expansion Harbor Freight Tools, Dillon County’s largest employer, today announced a one million-square foot expansion of its East Coast distribution facility. This expansion is projected…
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MAPAL, Inc. growing Greenville County operations
November 7, 2017
Manufacturing Expansion to Bring $4 Million Capital Investment MAPAL, Inc., a global leader and innovator in the tooling industry, is expanding its existing Greenville County operations. The $4 million capital…
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Jackson promotes Yolanda Chandler to accounting director
November 7, 2017
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has promoted Yolanda Chandler to accounting director. Chandler joined Jackson in 2009 as staff accountant, serving…
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Massive mixed-use development announced at Judson Mill
November 7, 2017CBRE announced the sale of the former Milliken & Company textile mill at 701 Easley Bridge Road in Greenville, South Carolina. The 36-acre site was purchased by Belmont Sayre on…
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Rebuild Upstate celebrating 10th Anniversary
November 7, 2017
An Upstate non-profit that has repaired and rehabilitated more than 600 homes of low-income residents is celebrating 10 years of serving families in the Upstate. “We have done some amazing…
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TD Bank takes 2017 J.D. Power Small Business Banking award in the South
November 7, 2017
TD Bank ranks highest in small business banking in the South Region, according to the 2017 J.D. Power Small Business Banking Satisfaction StudySM. This is the first time TD Bank…
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Survey.com opens new operations center in Charlotte as the gig economy picks up steam
November 7, 2017Looks for Talent in Charlotte Area CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Boston-based retail intelligence firm Survey.com is expanding into the Carolinas market with a new base of operations in downtown Charlotte. The…
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BJU computer programming teams place first and second in CCSC competition
November 7, 2017The Bob Jones University intercollegiate computer programming teams placed first and second in the annual programming contest at the Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges (CCSC) Southeastern Region conference held…
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Massive mixed-use development announced at Judson Mill
November 7, 2017CBRE announced the sale of the former Milliken & Company textile mill at 701 Easley Bridge Road in Greenville, South Carolina. The 36-acre site was purchased by Belmont Sayre on…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Rebuild Upstate celebrating 10th Anniversary
November 7, 2017
An Upstate non-profit that has repaired and rehabilitated more than 600 homes of low-income residents is celebrating 10 years of serving families in the Upstate. “We have done some amazing…
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Jackson promotes Yolanda Chandler to accounting director
November 7, 2017
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has promoted Yolanda Chandler to accounting director. Chandler joined Jackson in 2009 as staff accountant, serving…
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BJU computer programming teams place first and second in CCSC competition
November 7, 2017The Bob Jones University intercollegiate computer programming teams placed first and second in the annual programming contest at the Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges (CCSC) Southeastern Region conference held…
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Survey.com opens new operations center in Charlotte as the gig economy picks up steam
November 7, 2017
Looks for Talent in Charlotte Area CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Boston-based retail intelligence firm Survey.com is expanding into the Carolinas market with a new base of operations in downtown Charlotte. The…
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City holds ribbon-cutting for new Public Works campus
November 6, 2017City Council was joined by City staff, construction partners and community leaders this morning for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate completion of the City’s new Public Works campus. The ribbon-cutting was…
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