Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys selected for inclusion in 2018 “Best Lawyers”
August 15, 2017
Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide, has named five Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys as “Lawyer of the Year” for 2018 in Columbia, SC. Only a single lawyer in each practice…
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Eighty-two Smith Moore Leatherwood attorneys included in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018
August 15, 2017
Smith Moore Leatherwood announced that 82 attorneys have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2018, the oldest peer-review publication in the legal profession. Of the 82…
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Safeplast NA Company locating new facility in Pickens County
August 15, 2017PICKENS COUNTY, SC – Safeplast NA Company, a manufacturer and provider of hose protectors and hose binding products, is launching a new facility in Pickens County. The $4.3 million investment…
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Oconee Economic Alliance announces Downtown Clean Up Challenge Winner
August 14, 2017
The Oconee Economic Alliance, through the Destination Oconee initiative, is proud to announce that the City of Westminster was selected as the winner of the “Downtown Clean Up Challenge.” As…
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Pacolet Milliken supports Upstate Critical Lands Map
August 14, 2017
With the generous support of Pacolet Milliken Enterprises, local conservation organization Upstate Forever has completed a mapping project to identify the region’s most environmentally sensitive lands in regards to water…
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Great Southern Homes names Pete Kellos as Upstate Division Manager
August 14, 2017
A.J. (Pete) Kellos, Jr. has joined Great Southern Homes as division manager of the homebuilder’s Upstate operations. He brings to the company an impressive career in Upstate construction management having…
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11th Annual Sippin’ Safari to be held September 8
August 14, 2017
The Greenville Zoo Foundation will host the 11th annual Sippin’ Safari on Friday, September 8 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Greenville Zoo. The event will feature wine sampling, with more than 40 wines…
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The Marchant Company announced the certification of Realtor Celeste Purdie as a Military Relocation Professional (MRP)
August 14, 2017
As the Upstate’s “Signature Real Estate Agency,” The Marchant Company is a small boutique business of just 40 agents that is consistently a top performer in Greenville. The Marchant Company…
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Urban League of the Upstate recognized at National Urban League Conference
August 14, 2017
The Urban League of the Upstate was recognized with three different awards at the 2017 National Urban League conference July 28-30 in St. Louis. Jasmine Twitty, President of the Upstate…
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Todd G. Buddin awarded the 2017 Independent Banker of the Year
August 14, 2017Mr. Todd G. Buddin, Executive Vice President of Heritage Community Bank, Hartsville SC, was named Independent Banker of the Year by the Independent Banks of South Carolina (IBSC) at…
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CDS Opens 3rd Wonder Center Room
August 14, 2017A ribbon-cutting event has officially opened the new room for the Wonder Center at the Center for Developmental Services (CDS). The Wonder Center is a day treatment program for…
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Tammie Taylor receives the 2017 IBSC Leadership Award
August 14, 2017Mrs. Tammie Taylor of First National Bank in Summerville, SC, received the Independent Banks of South Carolina (IBSC) Leadership Award at the IBSC Convention on July 28, 2017, at…
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Top Grossing Movies – August 14
August 14, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 08/11/2017 to 08/17/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Annabelle: Creation R Warner Bros. 1 $35,006,404 $35,006,404 2 Dunkirk…
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Top Grossing Movies – August 14
August 14, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 08/11/2017 to 08/17/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Annabelle: Creation R Warner Bros. 1 $35,006,404 $35,006,404 2 Dunkirk…
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Gaffney Lewis & Edwards law firm partners with Fairfield County School District to collect uniform clothes for children of displaced SCE&G workers
August 14, 2017
The law firm of Gaffney Lewis & Edwards is working with Fairfield County School District administration to collect much needed school clothes for the children of displaced workers from the…
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Jackson’s Todd Steen elected to SEMA’s Wheel & Tire Council
August 14, 2017
Todd Steen, Executive Director of Business Development for Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, has been elected to the Select Committee of the Wheel & Tire Council of SEMA, the national…
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Attorney Hall Provence listed in Greenville Business Magazine’s 2017 Best & Brightest 35 and Under
August 14, 2017
Smith Moore Leatherwood attorney H. Hall Provence IV has been selected to Greenville Business Magazine’s 2017 Best & Brightest 35 and Under. Provence is one of 36 young professionals recognized…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse taps hospitality veteran as sales manager
August 14, 2017
The Old Cigar Warehouse has added Samantha Chapman as its venue sales manager. A College of Charleston graduate, Chapman brings more than seven years of experience in catering and venue…
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University of South Carolina’s impact tops $5 billion annually, new study shows
August 14, 2017
The annual statewide economic impact of the University of South Carolina system now totals $5.5 billion, supporting one in 35 jobs statewide and generating nearly $220 million in tax revenue…
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University of South Carolina’s impact tops $5 billion annually, new study shows
August 14, 2017
The annual statewide economic impact of the University of South Carolina system now totals $5.5 billion, supporting one in 35 jobs statewide and generating nearly $220 million in tax revenue…
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Immedion promotes Kevin Phillips to Sales Operations Manager
August 14, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of Cloud, data center and managed services, is pleased to announce the promotion of Kevin Phillips to Sales Operations Manager. In his…
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Canal Insurance Company announces leadership changes
August 14, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Paul Brocklebank, President and Chief Executive Officer of Canal Insurance Company, announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has recently approved the following changes in leadership. Mr.…
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Gaffney Lewis & Edwards law firm partners with Fairfield County School District to collect uniform clothes for children of displaced SCE&G workers
August 14, 2017
The law firm of Gaffney Lewis & Edwards is working with Fairfield County School District administration to collect much-needed school clothes for the children of displaced workers from the V.C.…
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Attorney Hall Provence listed in Greenville Business Magazine’s 2017 Best & Brightest 35 and Under
August 14, 2017
Smith Moore Leatherwood attorney H. Hall Provence IV has been selected to Greenville Business Magazine’s 2017 Best & Brightest 35 and Under. Provence is one of 36 young professionals recognized…
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Jackson’s Todd Steen elected to SEMA’s Wheel & Tire Council
August 14, 2017
Todd Steen, Executive Director of Business Development for Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, has been elected to the Select Committee of the Wheel & Tire Council of SEMA, the national…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse taps hospitality veteran as sales manager
August 14, 2017
The Old Cigar Warehouse has added Samantha Chapman as its venue sales manager. A College of Charleston graduate, Chapman brings more than seven years of experience in catering and venue…
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Countybank welcomes new team member in Greenville: R. Charles Eldridge Jr. named Business Development Executive
August 13, 2017
Countybank welcomes Charles Eldridge as Business Development Executive. With 45 years of experience in corporate banking, commercial real estate lending, and private wealth management, Eldridge brings an abundance of industry…
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Infinity Marketing adds IMI Worldwide Properties
August 13, 2017
Infinity Marketing announced its new client, IMI Worldwide Properties. Infinity will be developing a webcast video series titled “This is Living” for IMI in order to promote their luxury real…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Greenville, SC area
August 13, 2017
Verizon Wireless renewed its lease of 192,884 square feet of space in Verizon Wireless Center at 701 Brookfield Parkway, Greenville, SC. Charlie Whitmire handled the lease negotiations on behalf of…
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How to Safely Watch the Great American Eclipse of 2017
August 13, 2017On Aug. 21, 2017, the entire United States will see a partial eclipse of the sun. Parts of 11 states, including South Carolina, will experience a total solar eclipse. If…
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How to Safely Watch the Great American Eclipse of 2017
August 13, 2017
On Aug. 21, 2017, the entire United States will see a partial eclipse of the sun. Parts of 11 states, including South Carolina, will experience a total solar eclipse. If…
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Health Sciences South Carolina names Kenneth R. Deans, Jr. as Chief Executive Officer
August 11, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Health Sciences South Carolina (HSSC) has named Kenneth R. Deans, Jr. as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the nation’s first statewide health research organization that includes South…
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Health Sciences South Carolina names Kenneth R. Deans, Jr. as Chief Executive Officer
August 11, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Health Sciences South Carolina (HSSC) has named Kenneth R. Deans, Jr. as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the nation’s first statewide health research organization that includes South…
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INTELLI-NET relocates to Laurens Road office
August 10, 2017
Due to sustained growth, INTELLI-NET has relocated their office to 703 Laurens Road in the “Stone Wall District” of Greenville. That’s the unique two-block area of Laurens Road near Willy…
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Crawford Strategy expands creative team with new graphic designer
August 10, 2017
Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing, brand development, public relations and digital media company, welcomes an additional graphic designer, Simon Harvey, to its growing creative services team. “We are excited about…
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Trane expanding existing Richland County operations
August 10, 2017
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, is expanding its existing Richland County operations. The business…
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Trane expanding existing Richland County operations
August 10, 2017
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC – Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, is expanding its existing Richland County operations. The business…
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United Way of the Piedmont hires new Campaign Director, Maria Maddin
August 10, 2017
United Way of the Piedmont is excited to welcome Maria Maddin as a new Campaign Director. After three and a half years of the hardest job she has ever loved,…
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Speaker Lucas creates the House Utility Ratepayer Protection Committee
August 10, 2017
House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) announced the formation of the House Utility Ratepayer Protection Committee in response to the abandonment of the VC Summer nuclear facility in Jenkinsville, SC.…
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Speaker Lucas creates the House Utility Ratepayer Protection Committee
August 10, 2017House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) announced the formation of the House Utility Ratepayer Protection Committee in response to the abandonment of the VC Summer nuclear facility in Jenkinsville, SC.…
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Bell Carrington Price & Gregg partners with local charity
August 10, 2017
Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, LLC (BCPG) has partnered with Homes of Hope to help those in need. Recently, attorney Annah Toates presented a check for more than $3,000 to…
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United Way of the Piedmont hires new Campaign Director, Maria Maddin
August 10, 2017
United Way of the Piedmont is excited to welcome Maria Maddin as a new Campaign Director. After three and a half years of the hardest job she has ever loved,…
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Bell Carrington Price & Gregg partners with local charity
August 10, 2017
Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, LLC (BCPG) has partnered with Homes of Hope to help those in need. Recently, attorney Annah Toates presented a check for more than $3,000 to…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
INTELLI-NET relocates to Laurens Road office
August 10, 2017
Due to sustained growth, INTELLI-NET has relocated their office to 703 Laurens Road in the “Stone Wall District” of Greenville. That’s the unique two-block area of Laurens Road near Willy…
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Majority of 120+ Total Eclipse Weekend Columbia, S.C., Events to Provide Guests with Free Eclipse Glasses, Courtesy of City of Columbia, S.C.
August 10, 2017
Campaign updates, stats, event details, background and more Total Eclipse Weekend Columbia, S.C., the regional eclipse tourism marketing campaign founded to increase economic impact by promoting more than 120 eclipse…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces quarterly cash dividend increase
August 9, 2017
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) (“United”), reported that its Board of Directors approved an increase of its regular quarterly cash dividend to ten cents per common share. The dividend is…
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Garvin Design Group welcomes new interior designer
August 9, 2017
Garvin Design Group announced the recent hire of Interior Designer, Liza Brockman. After graduating from Clemson University with her Bachelor of Arts in Architecture in 2004, she went on to…
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SCRA announces SC Launch investment in Modjoul
August 9, 2017
SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, Inc., recently finalized an investment for Modjoul, based in Clemson, SC. The company was accepted into the SC Launch program as a Client Company in…
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SCRA announces SC Launch investment in Modjoul
August 9, 2017SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, Inc., recently finalized an investment for Modjoul, based in Clemson, SC. The company was accepted into the SC Launch program as a Client Company in…
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CONA introduces new total joint specialist, Dr. Daniel Gerscovich
August 9, 2017
Carolina Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates (CONA) announced the addition of total joint specialist Dr. Daniel Gerscovich to their practice. “Dr. Gerscovich is an excellent addition to our team, bringing expertise…
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