Gov. Henry McMaster orders that state agencies cease payments to medical practices affiliated with abortion clinics
August 25, 2017
By executive order, Governor McMaster has directed state agencies to cease providing state or local funds, whether via grant, contract, state-administered federal funds, or any other form, to any physician…
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Rosen Hagood attorneys named to 2018 Best Lawyers® list
August 25, 2017
The Best Lawyers in America, the oldest and most respected peer review publication in the legal profession, has named six Rosen Hagood attorneys to its 2018 list, including one attorney…
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Six McNair attorneys named “Lawyer of the Year”
August 25, 2017
McNair announced the legal directory The Best Lawyers in America© has named six McNair attorneys “Lawyer of the Year” in its 2018 edition. This honor is limited to only one…
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Locally Epic taking part in SC Football Hall Kickoff
August 25, 2017
Football legends are coming to downtown Greenville, and Locally Epic is going to be there. The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame is hosting its College Football Kick-off Event presented…
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Casarow to serve as Associate Professor of Business Management at BJU
August 25, 2017
Dr. Stephen D. Casarow will join the Bob Jones University faculty this fall as an Associate Professor in the Division of Business Management in the School of Business. Casarow previously…
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Six McNair attorneys named “Lawyer of the Year”
August 24, 2017McNair announced the legal directory The Best Lawyers in America© has named six McNair attorneys “Lawyer of the Year” in its 2018 edition. This honor is limited to only one…
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Habitat and Wells Fargo team up on new home
August 24, 2017
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and corporate partner Wells Fargo dedicated the latest home Thursday to be built in Habitat’s Grace Point community, the final step in a Habitat…
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Sportsman Boats Manufacturing expanding existing Dorchester County operations
August 24, 2017Company Creating 100 New Jobs And Growing Facility Sportsman Boats Manufacturing, a provider of premium boats, is expanding its existing Dorchester County operations. To grow its facility, the company is…
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Sportsman Boats Manufacturing expanding existing Dorchester County operations
August 24, 2017Company Creating 100 New Jobs And Growing Facility Sportsman Boats Manufacturing, a provider of premium boats, is expanding its existing Dorchester County operations. To grow its facility, the company is…
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Seven Collins & Lacy attorneys honored as Best Lawyers in America
August 24, 2017
Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced seven of its attorneys in multiple practice areas have been honored by Best Lawyers in America © 2018. The annual list is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey conducted by Best Lawyers,…
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Seven Collins & Lacy attorneys honored as Best Lawyers in America
August 24, 2017
Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced seven of its attorneys in multiple practice areas have been honored by Best Lawyers in America © 2018. The annual list is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey conducted by Best Lawyers,…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation July 2017
August 24, 2017
Revisions send unemployment rate below 4 percent, employment up almost 41,000 since last year The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged in July from June’s revised rate of 3.9 percent.…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation July 2017
August 24, 2017
Revisions send unemployment rate below 4 percent, employment up almost 41,000 since last year The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged in July from June’s revised rate of 3.9 percent.…
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IMARA Woman magazine brings Health Empowerment Tour presented by First Choice and AmeriHealth Caritas partnership to West Columbia
August 24, 2017
Event offers inspiring speakers, health screenings, seminars and entertainment at no cost IMARA Woman magazine’s 16th annual Health Empowerment Tour, presented by Select Health of South Carolina’s First Choice Medicaid health…
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IMARA Woman magazine brings Health Empowerment Tour presented by First Choice and AmeriHealth Caritas partnership to West Columbia
August 24, 2017
Event offers inspiring speakers, health screenings, seminars and entertainment at no cost IMARA Woman magazine’s 16th annual Health Empowerment Tour, presented by Select Health of South Carolina’s First Choice Medicaid health…
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Eubanks to serve as Assistant Professor at BJU
August 24, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Amber Eubanks will return to Bob Jones University this fall as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Music in the School of Fine Arts and Communication.…
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McCrum to serve as Assistant Professor of Teacher Education at BJU
August 24, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Dalila McCrum will serve as Assistant Professor of Teacher Education and the Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator in the School of Education at Bob Jones University this…
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Habitat and Wells Fargo team up on new home
August 24, 2017
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and corporate partner Wells Fargo dedicated the latest home Thursday to be built in Habitat’s Grace Point community, the final step in a Habitat…
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McCrum to serve as Assistant Professor of Teacher Education at BJU
August 24, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Dalila McCrum will serve as Assistant Professor of Teacher Education and the Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator in the School of Education at Bob Jones University this…
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Eubanks to serve as Assistant Professor at BJU
August 24, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Amber Eubanks will return to Bob Jones University this fall as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Music in the School of Fine Arts and Communication.…
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USC breaks sponsored award funding record for the third consecutive year
August 23, 2017
The University of South Carolina faculty has — for the third year in a row — set a new record for sponsored award funding, garnering $253.6 million for research, training and service…
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Gene Gibson named Vice President of Community Banking at United Community Bank
August 23, 2017
United Community Bank has recently named Gene Gibson vice president of Community Banking. In this role, Gibson will work with the president of Community Banking in assisting with the management…
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Junior League of Greenville’s Nearly New Shop Fall Extravaganza
August 23, 2017
The Junior League of Greenville’s Nearly New Shop is hosting a Fall Extravaganza at its newly renovated shop, located at 118 Greenacre Road off of Laurens Road. The Fall Extravaganza…
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Lloyd Hendricks named to Business Development Corporation’s Executive Committee
August 23, 2017
Lloyd I. Hendricks, a longtime banker, attorney, legislator and civic leader, has been named to the Executive Committee of the Business Development Corporation of South Carolina (BDC). Hendricks began his…
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Lloyd Hendricks named to Business Development Corporation’s Executive Committee
August 23, 2017
Lloyd I. Hendricks, a longtime banker, attorney, legislator and civic leader, has been named to the Executive Committee of the Business Development Corporation of South Carolina (BDC). Hendricks began his…
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Riley Institute at Furman selects 24th class of Upstate Diversity Leaders
August 23, 2017Forty-three leaders from the Upstate and surrounding area have been selected to participate in the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) this fall. “In a time of considerable…
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Scott & Corley attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers in America®
August 23, 2017
Scott & Corley, P.A. announced that its Firm Chairman, Ronald “Ron” C. Scott has been named the 2018 Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law “Lawyer of the Year” in South Carolina by…
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Scott & Corley attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers in America®
August 23, 2017
Scott & Corley, P.A. announced that its Firm Chairman, Ronald “Ron” C. Scott has been named the 2018 Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law “Lawyer of the Year” in South Carolina by…
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bo parts GmbH launching new production operations in Greenville County
August 23, 2017
Automotive Supplier Investing $4.1 Million And Creating 100 Jobs bo parts GmbH, a tier one and tier two supplier to the automotive industry and part of the FRIMO Group, is…
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bo parts GmbH launching new production operations in Greenville County
August 23, 2017
Automotive Supplier Investing $4.1 Million And Creating 100 Jobs bo parts GmbH, a tier one and tier two supplier to the automotive industry and part of the FRIMO Group, is…
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Jackson hires Kailey Phillips as account coordinator
August 23, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second- largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Kailey Phillips as account coordinator. A Clemson University graduate with…
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Carolina Alliance announces 5% stock dividend
August 23, 2017
SPARTANBURG, SC – Carolina Alliance Bank (OTCQX:CRLN) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a 5% stock dividend. The stock dividend will be payable September 19, 2017 to shareholders of record…
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Metal Mentors: industry organizations collaborate to support students and careers in metal working
August 23, 2017
FLORENCE, SC – ESAB Welding & Cutting Products announced three initiatives to support students and schools focused on skilled trade- and manufacturing-related careers. First, ESAB has announced the WeldItForward student and school…
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Metal Mentors: industry organizations collaborate to support students and careers in metal working
August 23, 2017
FLORENCE, SC – ESAB Welding & Cutting Products announced three initiatives to support students and schools focused on skilled trade- and manufacturing-related careers. First, ESAB has announced the WeldItForward student and school…
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Jackson hires Kailey Phillips as account coordinator
August 23, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second- largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Kailey Phillips as account coordinator. A Clemson University graduate with…
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Greenlink purchases new route planning software
August 22, 2017
Greenville Transit Authority (GTA) will unveil the recommendations outlined by consultants in the Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) study at a drop-in style Open House this Thursday, August 24 from 4 p.m. to 7…
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Andrea Owens-Meadows joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
August 22, 2017
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Andrea Owens-Meadows as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Andrea joins Caine with an extensive skillset in financial planning. She has a Bachelor of…
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GHS CEO named to Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare
August 22, 2017Greenville Health System (GHS) CEO Mike Riordan has been named to Modern Healthcare’slist of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare. The annual awards and recognition program honors individuals in health…
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New Flex Start option allows for September start at Greenville Technical College
August 22, 2017
A new option at Greenville Technical College gives students the opportunity to begin classes on September 18 and create a full course schedule for University Transfer, business, transitional studies, nursing,…
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Bell Carrington Price & Gregg adds new attorney in Columbia Office
August 22, 2017
Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, LLC (BCPG) announced that Robert Blanchard has joined the firm as an associate attorney in the Columbia office. “We are excited to have Robert join…
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Governor Henry McMaster to speak at Bob Jones University
August 22, 2017
GREENVILLE, S.C. – South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will address the Bob Jones University Public Policy Organization Tuesday, Sept. 5. The public is invited to attend the presentation. Beginning at…
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50 McNair attorneys included in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018
August 22, 2017McNair Law Firm, P.A. announced 50 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018. With resident offices and area(s) of practice, those selected…
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Fluor Foundation Scholarships help women pursue construction careers
August 22, 2017The Fluor Foundation expanded its Craft Education Initiative in 2016 to create a pipeline of skilled craft professionals to meet the company’s growing manpower needs in the Southeastern United States.…
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Immedion hires Kevin Mills as Customer Services Manager for Asheville and Greenville locations
August 22, 2017
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of Cloud, data center and managed services, announced today the hiring of Kevin Mills as Customer Services Manager for its Asheville and Greenville locations. In…
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50 McNair attorneys included in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018
August 22, 2017
McNair Law Firm, P.A. announced 50 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018. With resident offices and area(s) of practice, those selected…
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Venue Showcase at The Old Cigar Warehouse – August 29
August 22, 2017
Cigar Warehouse have a special night to explore the historic downtown space later this month at a Venue Showcase. The Venue Showcase will be held on Wednesday, August 29 from…
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Bell Carrington Price & Gregg adds new attorney in Columbia office
August 22, 2017
Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, LLC (BCPG) announced that Robert Blanchard has joined the firm as an associate attorney in the Columbia office. “We are excited to have Robert join…
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Governor Henry McMaster to speak at Bob Jones University
August 22, 2017
GREENVILLE, S.C. – South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will address the Bob Jones University Public Policy Organization Tuesday, Sept. 5. The public is invited to attend the presentation. Beginning at…
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Top Grossing Movies – August 21
August 21, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 08/18/2017 to 08/24/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Hitman’s Bodyguard R Lionsgate 1 3,377 $21,384,504 $21,384,504 2…
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Spartanburg Water announces promotion in Water Treatment Above Ground Maintenance
August 21, 2017
Spartanburg Water is pleased to announce the promotion of Scott Duff to the position of Facility Maintenance Manager for the Water Treatment Division of the organization. In his new role…
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