University of California Santa Cruz professor Zachos speaks about global climate change Jan. 25
January 16, 2018
Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar James Zachos, professor of Earth & Planetary Sciences at University of California Santa Cruz, will speak Thursday, Jan. 25 at 5:30 p.m. in Plyler Hall, Patrick Lecture…
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Cyberattack defenses sought in $1-million research project
January 16, 2018
Cyberattacks with the potential to expose sensitive information and cripple basic services could start with what would seem to be the most harmless of computer functions. Timekeeping. It’s a vulnerability…
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ReWa names Kevin James as Director of Water Resource Recovery
January 16, 2018
Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) Board of Commissioners and CEO, Graham W. Rich, have recently named Kevin James as the Director of Water Resource Recovery for the agency. James is a…
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BB&T Fall for Greenville donates festival proceeds to local nonprofit organizations
January 16, 2018
Festival launches Fall for Giving grant program BB&T Fall for Greenville board members and event partners today presented $42,500 to 14 nonprofit organizations from the local community and recognized the…
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ReWa names Kevin James as Director of Water Resource Recovery
January 16, 2018
Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) Board of Commissioners and CEO, Graham W. Rich, have recently named Kevin James as the Director of Water Resource Recovery for the agency. James is a…
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United Community Banks, Inc announces upsizing and pricing of subordinated debt
January 15, 2018United Community Banks, Inc., the holding company of United Community Bank, announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering of $100,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.500% Fixed to Floating Rate…
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The Peace Center will screen the 2018 OSCAR® Nominated Short Films – Live Action, Animation and Documentary – in the Gunter Theatre, Feb. 16-18.
January 15, 2018Live Action screening: Friday, Feb. 16, at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, at noon Animation screening: Friday, Feb. 16, at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at…
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The Marchant Company welcomes Realtor Shauna Repetto
January 15, 2018The Marchant Company announced that Shauna Repetto is now a part of the company as a licensed Realtor. She is a graduate of Santa Fe Community College and the University…
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The Marchant Company welcomes Realtor Jonathan Anderson
January 15, 2018The Marchant Company announced that Jonathan Anderson is now a part of the company as a licensed Realtor. He dove into the real estate business in August of 2015 and…
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The Marchant Company welcomes Realtor Selena Riddle
January 15, 2018
The Marchant Company announced that Selena Riddle is now a part of the company as a licensed Realtor. Selena is a creative and enthusiastic real estate agent who has lived…
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The Marchant Company welcomes Realtor Melissa Payne
January 15, 2018
The Marchant Company announced that Melissa Payne is now a part of the company as a licensed Realtor and graduate from the Wyatt Institute of Real Estate. Melissa has lived…
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Jackson Hires Finney, Beadles, Underwood
January 15, 2018Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Paige Finney as public relations coordinator, Ryan Beadles as data analyst and Sydney Underwood…
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Chris Gantt-Sorenson elected to SC SHRM State Council for 2018
January 15, 2018
Chris Gantt-Sorenson, a shareholder in our Greenville office, has been elected to the South Carolina Society for Human Resource Management (SC SHRM) State Council for 2018. Chris will serve as…
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Tacos & Tequila Fiesta open ticket sales, and restaurant nominations
January 15, 2018
Tapping into the region’s growing appreciation and love for tacos and good tequila, High Spirits Events is hosting the second annual Tacos & Tequila Fiesta in downtown Greenville presented by…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System dedicates first Habitat home of 2018
January 15, 2018
Bon Secours St. Francis employees welcomed a new neighbor into Greenville’s Sterling community on Friday, dedicating the home that they built with Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County for Brad…
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Rebuild Upstate adds new board members
January 15, 2018
Rebuild Upstate has added two new board members, who will serve three-year terms helping grow this agency that does home repairs across the region. Michael Cunningham is the Vice President…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System dedicates first Habitat home of 2018
January 15, 2018
Bon Secours St. Francis employees welcomed a new neighbor into Greenville’s Sterling community on Friday, dedicating the home that they built with Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County for Brad…
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Rebuild Upstate adds new board members
January 15, 2018
Rebuild Upstate has added two new board members, who will serve three-year terms helping grow this agency that does home repairs across the region. Michael Cunningham is the Vice President…
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Chris Gantt-Sorenson elected to SC SHRM State Council for 2018
January 15, 2018
Chris Gantt-Sorenson, a shareholder in our Greenville office, has been elected to the South Carolina Society for Human Resource Management (SC SHRM) State Council for 2018. Chris will serve as…
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Tacos & Tequila Fiesta open ticket sales, and restaurant nominations
January 15, 2018
Tapping into the region’s growing appreciation and love for tacos and good tequila, High Spirits Events is hosting the second annual Tacos & Tequila Fiesta in downtown Greenville presented by…
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Jackson Hires Finney, Beadles, Underwood
January 15, 2018Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Paige Finney as public relations coordinator, Ryan Beadles as data analyst and Sydney Underwood…
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DAODAS launches statewide outreach to combat opioid epidemic
January 12, 2018The South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) has launched a statewide public education campaign to address the opioid epidemic in South Carolina. The Just…
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Gov. Henry McMaster directs SCDHHS to pursue work requirements for Medicaid recipients
January 12, 2018
Gov. Henry McMaster directed the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) to immediately seek federal waivers to establish work requirements for South Carolina’s Medicaid recipients. The Centers for…
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Carolina’s Rigging & Crane and Charleston’s Rigging & Marine Hardware expanding presence in two S.C. Counties
January 12, 2018
Carolina’s Rigging & Crane and Charleston’s Rigging & Marine Hardware, manufacturers and suppliers of wire rope, rigging and safety solutions for a wide range of industries, are expanding operations in…
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Twelve South Carolina schools named finalists for Palmetto’s Finest Awards
January 12, 2018
Twelve South Carolina schools are finalists for the 2018 Palmetto’s Finest Schools Awards after extensive evaluations by fellow educators and previous Palmetto’s Finest winners. The application process includes elements on…
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Wells Fargo donates $350,000 to Clemson diversity programs
January 11, 2018
Students in two Clemson University programs will benefit from scholarships and course enhancement, resulting from a Wells Fargo gift of $350,000. The funding — $200,000 in scholarships for Call Me MISTER and…
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Research suggests task is as important as temperature in cold weather work
January 11, 2018
Bob Powell is addicted to cold. And not just any cold—Antarctic cold. Powell, director of the Clemson University Institute for Parks, has studied awe-inspiring landscapes and tourism on the continent for…
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Siemens taps Clemson students to mitigate Baby Boomer exodus from its work force
January 11, 2018
What happens to a company if it abruptly loses a significant percentage of its most experienced employees? This is the conundrum companies across the U.S. are facing as Baby Boomers…
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Furman University football program receives another $1 million gift
January 11, 2018There is no doubt the Furman University football program is on a roll. In addition to just completing its first winning season since 2013 and qualifying for the NCAA FCS…
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Complete PR welcomes Davis as spring 2018 intern
January 11, 2018
Cassie Davis has joined Complete Public Relations as a 2018 Spring intern. “I’m excited to learn from the Complete PR team, work with their clients, and gain valuable work experience…
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Zylö Therapeutics locating new operations in Greenville County
January 11, 2018
Pharmaceutical Company Creating 30 New Jobs Zylö Therapeutics, a developer of state-of-the-art technology for the pharmaceutical industry, is locating new operations in Greenville County. The company is expected to create…
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Complete PR welcomes Davis as spring 2018 intern
January 11, 2018
Cassie Davis has joined Complete Public Relations as a 2018 Spring intern. “I’m excited to learn from the Complete PR team, work with their clients, and gain valuable work experience…
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Scansource announces appointment of general counsel
January 10, 2018
ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, announced that Matthew Dean is joining the Company as Vice President and General Counsel. Mr. Dean brings…
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Lisa Arnold to serve as assistant professor of nursing at Bob Jones University
January 10, 2018
Lisa Arnold will serve as assistant professor in the division of nursing in the College of Arts and Science at Bob Jones University starting in the spring 2018 semester which…
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South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis named to leadership positions with nationwide entities
January 10, 2018
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has taken on leadership roles with two advocacy organizations. Treasurer Loftis is the 2018 Southern Vice President of the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST) and…
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SCE&G earns “Emergency Recovery Award” for efforts to restore service after Hurricane Irma
January 10, 2018
The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) today awarded SCE&G the association’s “Emergency Recovery Award” for its outstanding power restoration efforts after Hurricane Irma in September 2017. “I am extremely proud of…
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Smith raises more than $525,000 from more than 2,400 supporters in fourth quarter
January 10, 2018
The James Smith for South Carolina campaign today filed its fundraising report with the South Carolina Ethics Commission for the 4th quarter of 2017. The report shows the campaign raised…
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Tree Brand Packaging, Inc. launching New Orangeburg County operations
January 10, 2018
Manufacturer Creating 28 New Jobs Tree Brand Packaging, Inc., a manufacturer of wood pallets, skids and specialty crating, is launching its new operations in Orangeburg County. With a capital investment…
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Author and Princeton University professor Alexander Nehamas to speak January 24th
January 9, 2018(Alexander Nehamas, Princeton University. Photo courtesy of Princeton University Office of Communications, Denise Applewhite 2015.) Author and Princeton University professor Alexander Nehamas will speak as part of Furman University’s Tocqueville…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces Subordinated Notes Offering
January 9, 2018
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) (“United”), the holding company of United Community Bank, today announced its plans to issue $85,000,000 aggregate principal amount of subordinated notes due January 2028 (collectively,…
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Dominion Energy supports Critical Community Needs by giving more than $1 million to charity
January 9, 2018
Focus is on essential needs for shelter, access to health care, and food security in communities served by Dominion Energy Grants to be shared by 161 organizations in 11 states…
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Jason Rapp joins S.C. Arts Commission as communications director
January 9, 2018
The S.C. Arts Commission welcomes Jason Rapp of Columbia this month as its new communications director. Rapp will plan and develop an extensive and diversified communications program for the agency,…
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SCRA announces new SC Launch Client Companies
January 9, 2018SCRA announced the recent acceptance of two Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support services and may also be eligible for grants, matching…
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InvestSouth acquires Interim Healthcare of Greenville, Inc.
January 9, 2018
InvestSouth , LLC of Greenville, SC, announced the acquisition of Interim HealthCare of Greenville, Inc. The effective date of the transaction was January 1, 2018. Interim HealthCare and Hospice…
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United Community Banks and Navitas Credit Corp. announce merger agreement
January 9, 2018
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Banks, Inc. and NLFC Holdings Corp. announced a definitive agreement for United to acquire NLFC, including its wholly-owned subsidiary, Navitas Credit Corp. Headquartered in Ponte…
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SCRA announces new SC Launch Client Companies
January 9, 2018
SCRA announced the recent acceptance of two Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support services and may also be eligible for grants, matching…
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Gov. Henry McMaster unveils Fiscal Year 2018-19 Executive Budget
January 8, 2018Proposes Income Tax Cut that, in Five Years, will Save Taxpayers $2.2 Billion COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today announced the FY 2018-2019 Executive Budget – a balanced budget that prioritizes…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer sells Woodruff land for residential development
January 8, 2018
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of approximately 11.71 acres of land situated along 7595 Reidville Road in Woodruff, South Carolina. Stone Ridge investments, LLC purchased the land…
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O’Neal Inc. hires Senior Controls Engineer
January 8, 2018
O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Neil Rabinovitch as Senior Controls Engineer. Rabinovitch has more than 25 years of controls engineering experience. He previously worked…
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Denny’s Corporation releases preliminary financial results for fourth quarter and fiscal year 2017
January 8, 2018
Denny’s Corporation, franchisor and operator of one of America’s largest franchised full-service restaurant chains, reported preliminary results for domestic same-store sales and restaurant openings and closings for its fourth quarter…
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