Guy Furay honored by NAIFA
November 14, 2017
GREER, S.C. – Guy Furay, owner of The Insurance Source, has been honored by the National Associations of Insurance and Financial Advisors with a 2017 Quality Award. The NAIFA Quality…
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Timepiece start-up Famiglia Vaglio unveils inaugural collection of watches
November 14, 2017
Direct to consumer model, philanthropic mission marry local design with Swiss-made quality With the holiday season having officially commenced, Famiglia Vaglio, a new, local luxury watch brand in Greenville, S.C.,…
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Patrick G. Head joins the Augusta Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 14, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Patrick G. Head has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. A Greenville native, Head grew up in…
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Southern First Bank expands to the Atlanta/Buckhead market
November 14, 2017
Sandy Bowen, Fielding Troutman and Katherine Wall Provide Leadership Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announces its expansion to Atlanta, Georgia and the Buckhead and North…
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Ted Gentry named to the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees
November 14, 2017
Wyche Attorney Ted Gentry has been named to the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees (SCICU). SCICU seeks to advance higher education through fundraising, scholarships, and research,…
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Guy Furay honored by NAIFA
November 14, 2017
GREER, S.C. – Guy Furay, owner of The Insurance Source, has been honored by the National Associations of Insurance and Financial Advisors with a 2017 Quality Award. The NAIFA Quality…
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The Children’s Security Blanket announces new name reflecting dramatic expansion across the Carolinas
November 14, 2017
Organization Enters New Phase of Growth with New Brand Identity SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Children’s Security Blanket has changed its name. The 16-year-old Spartanburg-based nonprofit remains dedicated to helping children…
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Beautiful places across South Carolina will benefit from nearly $500,000 from Duke Energy
November 13, 2017
The Duke Energy Foundation is investing nearly $500,000 in 14 South Carolina environmental nonprofit organizations. The grants will fund environmental projects, wildlife conservation efforts and environmental educational programs across the Duke Energy…
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Infinity welcomes new team members
November 13, 2017
Infinity Marketing welcomes new team members Nicole Yee, Direct Mail Program Coordinator, Sarah Kaye Mohammed, Digital Coordinator, and Darian Villalobos, Media Assistant. Nicole Yee is a graduate of Clemson University…
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Statewide health initiative announces new Deputy Director: Angela Olawsky will provide guidance and oversight for Choose Well℠
November 13, 2017Choose Well announced Angela Olawsky, RN, MPH, CPM has been named deputy director. Coming to the position from South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC), she brings more…
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ACE Bakery expanding Cherokee County operations
November 13, 2017
$31.9 Million Investment to Increase Production Capacity ACE Bakery, LLC, an artisan bakery that produces par-baked breads for retail customers, is expanding its existing Cherokee County operations. The $31.9 million…
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Chapmans enable future leaders with Clemson’s first Academic Cornerstone gift
November 13, 2017
Atlanta resident Thomas F. Chapman and his wife, Karen, have brightened the future of Clemson University students and every person their post-graduation work will impact with a $4 million gift…
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Christ Church Episcopal and Triune Mercy Center launch women-focused nonprofit
November 13, 2017
Greenville’s Christ Church Episcopal and Triune Mercy Center announced the launch of Jasmine Road, a new 501(c)3 organization with a mission focused on providing a path to freedom and a…
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WCM Global Wealth, LLC welcomes new Director of Real Estate and Chief Financial Officer to its growing team
November 13, 2017WCM Global Wealth, LLC, a diversified financial services company that provides a wide array of financial products and services as a registered investment adviser, expands its real estate and financial…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation awards $109,837 to 14 nonprofit organizations
November 13, 2017
The Spartanburg County Foundation awarded $109,837 in capacity-building grants to 14 nonprofit organizations working to improve the lives of Spartanburg County residents across all seven Spartanburg Community Indicator Areas: Civic…
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Richard L. Cox joins the Augusta Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 13, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Richard L. Cox has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. A lifelong South Carolinian, Cox’s career started…
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McCrory Construction hires John Price as Manager of Business Development in Upstate
November 13, 2017
John Price has joined McCrory Construction as Manager of Business Development in the company’s Upstate office. Price will be focusing on manufacturing, commercial and design-build opportunities in the Upstate and…
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Habitat Greenville raises walls on 2017 Women’s Build home
November 13, 2017
On Thursday, Greenville women business leaders, government officials and volunteers kicked off the 2017 Women’s Build by raising the walls of the home they are building for the newest resident…
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BRIGHT+CO Marketing adds project lead and content specialist
November 13, 2017
BRIGHT+CO Marketing announced that Jessy Segal has joined the company as project lead and content specialist. Prior to joining BRIGHT+CO Marketing, Segal worked as account executive at EP+CO. She brings five…
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Furman earns No. 8 ranking in Sustainable Campus Index
November 13, 2017
Furman University has been recognized as one of the top 10 overall performers in the 2017 Sustainable Campus Index, claiming the eighth spot in the national rankings among baccalaureate institutions.…
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Greenville Chamber seeks applicants for 2018 Minority Business Accelerator Program
November 13, 2017
The Greenville Chamber is seeking applicants for its 2018 Minority Business Accelerator Program (MBA), designed to advance economic inclusion by increasing the overall capacity of locally-based, high-potential Minority Business Enterprises…
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Wallick Investments’ Core Growth and Fidelis portfolios receive 4-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM
November 13, 2017Wallick Investments, LLC continues to deliver consistently exceptional performance. WI Fidelis composite received a 4-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM among 495 large-cap blend products as of September 30, 2017. This is…
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Wallick Investments’ Core Growth and Fidelis portfolios receive 4-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM
November 13, 2017
Wallick Investments, LLC continues to deliver consistently exceptional performance. WI Fidelis composite received a 4-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM among 495 large-cap blend products as of September 30, 2017. This is…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation awards $109,837 to 14 nonprofit organizations
November 13, 2017
The Spartanburg County Foundation awarded $109,837 in capacity-building grants to 14 nonprofit organizations working to improve the lives of Spartanburg County residents across all seven Spartanburg Community Indicator Areas: Civic…
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Statewide health initiative announces new Deputy Director: Angela Olawsky will provide guidance and oversight for Choose Well?
November 13, 2017
Choose Well announced Angela Olawsky, RN, MPH, CPM has been named deputy director. Coming to the position from South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC), she brings more…
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Habitat Greenville raises walls on 2017 Women’s Build home
November 13, 2017
On Thursday, Greenville women business leaders, government officials and volunteers kicked off the 2017 Women’s Build by raising the walls of the home they are building for the newest resident…
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McCrory Construction hires John Price as Manager of Business Development in Upstate
November 13, 2017
John Price has joined McCrory Construction as Manager of Business Development in the company’s Upstate office. Price will be focusing on manufacturing, commercial and design-build opportunities in the Upstate and…
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Richard L. Cox joins the Augusta Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 13, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Richard L. Cox has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. A lifelong South Carolinian, Cox’s career started…
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WCM Global Wealth, LLC welcomes new Director of Real Estate and Chief Financial Officer to its growing team
November 13, 2017WCM Global Wealth, LLC, a diversified financial services company that provides a wide array of financial products and services as a registered investment adviser, expands its real estate and financial…
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Edwin Lesley promoted to Chairman of the Board of Directors at Business Development Corporation
November 10, 2017
Edwin O. Lesley has been promoted to Chairman of the Board of Directors of Business Development Corporation of SC (BDC). Lesley has served as President and CEO of BDC for…
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Finalcontrol, Inc. launching new operations in Charleston County
November 9, 2017
Finalcontrol, Inc., a quality assurance provider for manufacturing companies, is locating new operations in Charleston County. The project is expected to create 34 new jobs over the next year. Providing…
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The SCEA joins in nationwide American Education Week Celebration
November 9, 2017
The South Carolina Education Association will honor educators across the state at celebrations in their own schools during American Education Week, November 14-18 To raise awareness about the critical need…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces next Department of Health and Human Services Director
November 9, 2017Governor Henry McMaster announced Joshua Baker as the next director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Earlier this spring, the governor created a search committee…
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Dominion Energy awards $550,000 to organizations serving Veterans and Military Families in seven states
November 9, 2017
Dominion Energy announced today it will give more than a half million dollars to eleven nonprofit organizations providing essential support services to active duty, veterans and military families in seven…
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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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