Emory Young joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg
July 17, 2017
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Emory Young as a residential sales agent to its Spartanburg office. Emory joins Caine with widespread experience in the housing industry. He was a general…
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Duke Energy gives $85,000 to STEM summer programs
July 17, 2017Duke Energy is continuing to support two separate Clemson University summer programs for middle school girls and incoming university freshmen this year with an $85,000 grant from the Duke Energy…
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Top Grossing Movies – July 17
July 17, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 07/14/2017 to 07/20/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 War For The Planet Of The Apes PG13 20th…
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Top Grossing Movies – July 17
July 17, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 07/14/2017 to 07/20/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 War For The Planet Of The Apes PG13 20th…
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Clemson University Foundation names six new board members
July 17, 2017Six new members have joined the Clemson University Foundation board of directors for four-year terms beginning July 1. The board also re-elected E. Mitchell “Mitch” Norville of Greenville chairman and Robert B. Hambright of Blowing…
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JMI Sports announces hire of Clemson Sports & Campus Marketing team
July 17, 2017
As the new Total Campus Marketing partner of Clemson University, JMI Sports has hired a 10-person sponsorship sales and client services team. Operating as Clemson Sports & Campus Marketing, the…
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Aug. 15 is the SBA Deadline to apply for working capital loans in South Carolina due to the November 2016 drought
July 17, 2017
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations that Aug. 15 is the filing deadline for federal…
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Aug. 15 is the SBA Deadline to apply for working capital loans in South Carolina due to the November 2016 drought
July 17, 2017
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations that Aug. 15 is the filing deadline for federal…
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Clemson Tigers Deshaun Watson and Mike Williams National Championship Bobbleheads unveiled
July 17, 2017The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled limited edition bobbleheads featuring Deshaun Watson and Mike Williams. Watson and Williams helped lead the Clemson Tigers to the 2016 National Championship,…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces top producers for June
July 17, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® announces the top producers from each of its residential sales offices for the month of June. These agents and teams earned the highest…
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Senior League Baseball World Series announces 2017 tournament dates
July 17, 2017
The Senior League Baseball World Series, a week-long tournament featuring the most talented 13- to 16-year-old baseball players in the world, will be held July 29 – August 5, 2017…
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Chamber, The Brand Leader announce “S.C. Branded” awards celebration
July 17, 2017The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced a partnership with Upstate S.C. marketing group The Brand Leader, to establish a new, statewide initiative and event celebrating South Carolina’s most recognizable…
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Chamber, The Brand Leader announce “S.C. Branded” awards celebration
July 17, 2017The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced a partnership with Upstate S.C. marketing group The Brand Leader, to establish a new, statewide initiative and event celebrating South Carolina’s most recognizable…
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Senior League Baseball World Series announces 2017 tournament dates
July 17, 2017
The Senior League Baseball World Series, a week-long tournament featuring the most talented 13- to 16-year-old baseball players in the world, will be held July 29 – August 5, 2017…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces top producers for June
July 17, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® announces the top producers from each of its residential sales offices for the month of June. These agents and teams earned the highest…
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Spartanburg Water chooses Ice House penguin name
July 13, 2017
It was a difficult decision. With more than 1,200 entries submitted for Spartanburg Water’s Name Our Penguin contest, the utility says it seems like it received every possible name you…
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Scott and Company named among the best places to work in South Carolina
July 13, 2017
Scott and Company LLC announced the firm was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for the sixth year in a row. “We take a great…
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DHEC Director to return to private sector
July 13, 2017
Catherine Heigel, Director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), will rejoin Elliott Davis, a rapidly growing Southeast accounting and business advisory firm, as its Chief…
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DHEC Director to return to private sector
July 13, 2017
Catherine Heigel, Director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), will rejoin Elliott Davis, a rapidly growing Southeast accounting and business advisory firm, as its Chief…
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The Beautiful Co. opens in downtown Greenville
July 13, 2017
Adding to the growth of Greenville’s downtown and the exciting redevelopment of the West End, The Beautiful Co. has opened at 100 Green Avenue. Owner and head stylist Jessica Heckman…
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Michele Goodine joins the Simpsonville office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
July 13, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Michele Goodine has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. Goodine is a seasoned real estate professional with 30…
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Graham proposes Obamacare replacement
July 13, 2017
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) brought forward a new approach to health care reform that would redirect much of the current federal funding for Obamacare health insurance – an…
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Graham proposes Obamacare replacement
July 13, 2017
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) brought forward a new approach to health care reform that would redirect much of the current federal funding for Obamacare health insurance – an…
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U.S. venture capital investment rises to second highest total in 10 years
July 13, 2017Venture capital (VC) investment rose substantially with $21.8B invested contributing significantly to the global resurgence, according to Venture Pulse, a quarterly report on global VC trends published by KPMG. Activity…
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U.S. venture capital investment rises to second highest total in 10 years
July 13, 2017Venture capital (VC) investment rose substantially with $21.8B invested contributing significantly to the global resurgence, according to Venture Pulse, a quarterly report on global VC trends published by KPMG. Activity…
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Michele Goodine joins the Simpsonville office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
July 13, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Michele Goodine has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. Goodine is a seasoned real estate professional with 30…
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SC Ports Achieves Record Fiscal Year
July 12, 2017
South Carolina Ports Authority moved a record 2.14 million twenty-foot equivalent units in fiscal year 2017, an increase of 10 percent over the previous year’s container volumes. Highest-ever June volumes…
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The Marchant Company recognizes agents for excellent performance in June 2017
July 12, 2017
As the Upstate’s “Signature Real Estate Agency,” The Marchant Company is a small boutique business of just 30 agents that is consistently a top performer in Greenville. The Marchant Company…
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Teresa Sheriff Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Seneca
July 12, 2017
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Teresa Sheriff as a residential sales agent to its Seneca office. Previously, Teresa worked as an administrative assistant with an emphasis on technological support for 28…
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The Marchant Company welcomes realtor Mark Martin
July 12, 2017
The Marchant Company announced that Mark Martin is now a part of the company as a licensed Realtor. He is working with the GreenvilleOne Team, joining members Mikel-Ann Scott and…
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Urban League of the Upstate and United Community Bank partner to support affordable housing initiatives
July 12, 2017Urban League of the Upstate and United Community Bank are pleased to announce a $20,000 award to fund affordable housing initiatives. This gift represents a one-year partnership that will provide…
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Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative presents beneficiaries with 20th Annual Blue Ridge Fest funds
July 12, 2017Since the inception of Blue Ridge Fest, the event has raised nearly $2.5 million for Upstate charitable organizations. Hidden Treasure Christian School Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative employees Tony Kelley…
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Women Giving for Spartanburg grant helps fund new playground obstacle course
July 12, 2017Students at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind will soon have an obstacle course to encourage fitness and promote healthy lifestyles. A grant from Women Giving…
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Disney’s The Lion King sets record for highest-grossing engagement in Greenville theatrical history
July 12, 2017
Disney’s The Lion King once again set the record for the highest-grossing engagement in Greenville theatrical history with a gross of $5.6 million. The award-winning musical entertained nearly 64,000 theatergoers during the four-week engagement at the…
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GoodTwice putting new spin on eCommerce
July 12, 2017
Three local companies have come together to create a new eCommerce website for GoodTwice, which provides excellent condition secondhand name-brand clothing, shoes, and accessories. Goodtwice.com combines the unique skills of…
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CBRE named one of the best places to work in South Carolina
July 12, 2017CBRE has been named as one of the best places to work in South Carolina by WorkplaceDynamics’ Top Workplaces program. For the past 11 years, WorkplaceDynamics has recognized companies with…
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Brian S. Welborn joins the Simpsonville office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
July 12, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Brian S. Welborn has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. A native of the area,…
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Brian S. Welborn joins the Simpsonville office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
July 12, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Brian S. Welborn has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. A native of the area,…
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CBRE named one of the best places to work in South Carolina
July 12, 2017
CBRE has been named as one of the best places to work in South Carolina by WorkplaceDynamics’ Top Workplaces program. For the past 11 years, WorkplaceDynamics has recognized companies with…
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GoodTwice putting new spin on eCommerce
July 12, 2017
Three local companies have come together to create a new eCommerce website for GoodTwice, which provides excellent condition secondhand name-brand clothing, shoes, and accessories. Goodtwice.com combines the unique skills of…
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R. Kinard Johnson, Jr. re-elected Vice Chairman of the Greenville Airport Commission
July 11, 2017
R. Kinard Johnson, Jr. has been Re-elected Vice Chairman of the Greenville Airport Commission. The Greenville Airport Commission is the owner and operator of the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU). GMU…
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Jim Wall re-elected Chairman of Greenville Airport Commission
July 11, 2017
Jim Wall has been re-elected Chairman of the Greenville Airport Commission. The Greenville Airport Commission is the owner and operator of the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU). GMU is the busiest…
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Fatz Southern Kitchen served 4,000 free meals to veterans July 4th
July 11, 2017Chain’s 43 locations thanked military with $30,000 of Southern cuisine Fatz Southern Kitchen celebrated the 4th of July with sincerity last week, thanking more than 4,000 active military members and…
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Roseburg Forest Products launching new Chester County manufacturing plant
July 11, 2017CHESTER COUNTY, SC – Roseburg Forest Products, a privately-owned, integrated forest products company based in the Pacific Northwest, is locating a new engineered wood products plant in Chester County. The…
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Roseburg Forest Products launching new Chester County manufacturing plant
July 11, 2017CHESTER COUNTY, SC – Roseburg Forest Products, a privately-owned, integrated forest products company based in the Pacific Northwest, is locating a new engineered wood products plant in Chester County. The…
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Steel Creek Galvanizing Company LLC launching operations in Cherokee County
July 11, 2017CHEROKEE COUNTY, SC – Steel Creek Galvanizing Company LLC, a fabricated steel products galvanizer, is launching a new facility in Cherokee County. The development is projected to bring $14.1 million of…
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Steel Creek Galvanizing Company LLC launching operations in Cherokee County
July 11, 2017CHEROKEE COUNTY, SC – Steel Creek Galvanizing Company LLC, a fabricated steel products galvanizer, is launching a new facility in Cherokee County. The development is projected to bring $14.1 million of…
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SCDOT to replace the bridges over the Savannah River
July 11, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is partnering with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to replace the bridges over the Savannah River and widen the roadway to six…
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SCDOT to replace the bridges over the Savannah River
July 11, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is partnering with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to replace the bridges over the Savannah River and widen the roadway to six…
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Ruiz Foods to expand existing Florence County manufacturing facility
July 11, 2017
FLORENCE COUNTY, SC – Ruiz Food Products, Inc., a producer of frozen food and snack products, is expanding its existing Florence County operations. The $79 million investment is expected to…
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