OTO Development adds seven properties to managed portfolio
July 11, 2017As one of America’s fastest-growing private companies, OTO Development expands consistently via smart developments and savvy operations – for itself as well as an increasing number of hotel ownership groups.…
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Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation grants $90,000 to three South Carolina charities
July 11, 2017
The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation is granting $90,000 over three years to three South Carolina charities working on projects that benefit child welfare and youth arts programs. The three…
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Fatz Southern Kitchen served 4,000 free meals to veterans July 4th
July 11, 2017
Chain’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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350 bicyclists to face heat, raise half a million in cross-state ride
July 10, 2017On July 14-16, 2017, the Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter will hold its 9th annual “A Ride to Remember,” a cross-state cycling event. Over 350 cyclists will undertake a 252-mile…
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Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation grants $90,000 to three South Carolina charities
July 10, 2017
The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation is granting $90,000 over three years to three South Carolina charities working on projects that benefit child welfare and youth arts programs. The three…
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OTO Development adds seven properties to managed portfolio
July 10, 2017As one of America’s fastest-growing private companies, OTO Development expands consistently via smart developments and savvy operations – for itself as well as an increasing number of hotel ownership groups.…
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Sharon Aponte joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
July 10, 2017
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Sharon Aponte as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Sharon joins Coldwell Banker Caine with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in graphic design…
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Tactical Medical Solutions Inc. announces agreement with American Red Cross
July 10, 2017
ANDERSON, SC – Tactical Medical Solutions® and the American Red Cross have entered into a brand licensing partnership for the SOF® Tactical Tourniquet Wide. This multi-year partnership will deliver a…
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Nora Lamendola joins Godshall Professional Recruiting and Staffing as healthcare recruiter
July 10, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Godshall Professional Recruiting and Staffing is pleased to welcome Nora Lamendola as a recruiter for the healthcare team. She has extensive experience in marketing and account management,…
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Top Grossing Movies – July 10
July 10, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 07/07/2017 to 07/13/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Spider-Man: Homecoming PG13 Sony 1 4348 $117,027,503 $117,027,503 2…
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Top Grossing Movies – July 10
July 10, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 07/07/2017 to 07/13/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Spider-Man: Homecoming PG13 Sony 1 4348 $117,027,503 $117,027,503 2…
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Spartanburg Water awarded SCC grant for education
July 10, 2017
Spartanburg Water’s Drinking Water Treatment Maintenance group recently used a $12,630 grant for scholarships to train its employees through Spartanburg Community College. “The grant was distributed to a local company…
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Nora Lamendola joins Godshall Professional Recruiting and Staffing as healthcare recruiter
July 10, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Godshall Professional Recruiting and Staffing is pleased to welcome Nora Lamendola as a recruiter for the healthcare team. She has extensive experience in marketing and account management,…
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Young Lawyers hosting backpack and supply drive
July 8, 2017
The SC Bar Young Lawyers Division, in conjunction with The Cooperative Ministry, is collecting backpacks and other school supplies for donation to schools and students throughout the state during its…
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Spartanburg Water announces a promotion in Collection and Distribution
July 8, 2017
Spartanburg Water is pleased to announce the promotion of Angie Price to the position of Construction Asset Department Manager for the Collection and Distribution Department of the organization. In her…
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Spartanburg Water announces new Director of Collection & Distribution
July 8, 2017
Spartanburg Water is pleased to announce the promotion of Ronnie Champion to the position of Director of Water Collection and Distribution. In his new role, Ronnie will be responsible for…
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SCC Foundation announces the election of new members and officers to the Board of Directors
July 7, 2017
The Spartanburg Community College Foundation recently elected new members and executive committee officers to the board of directors. Established in 1983, the SCC Foundation exists to seek private and public…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names next Chairman of SCRA
July 7, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster named Don Herriott as the next Executive Committee Chairman of the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA). Former Chairman Bill Blume resigned from the position, effective today, June…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names next Chairman of SCRA
July 7, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster named Don Herriott as the next Executive Committee Chairman of the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA). Former Chairman Bill Blume resigned from the position, effective today, June…
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Swansea High School JAG-SC team takes 2nd in Nation
July 7, 2017
The Swansea High School Students in Action Team placed second nationally in the Jefferson Awards Foundation competition. They were recognized for their service learning project which is to promote community…
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Swansea High School JAG-SC team takes 2nd in Nation
July 7, 2017
The Swansea High School Students in Action Team placed second nationally in the Jefferson Awards Foundation competition. They were recognized for their service learning project which is to promote community…
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High Spirits Hospitality adds Director of Human Resources
July 7, 2017
High Spirits Hospitality has added Sarah Lusk as its Director of Human Resources. A graduate of Furman University, Lusk’s primary responsibilities will be in the hiring process, employee relations, compliance…
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Jackson hires Cara Ann Hendsbee as office coordinator
July 7, 2017
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Cara Ann Hendsbee as office coordinator. A graduate of Anderson University with a B.A.…
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New board members and officers elected to lead Palmetto Association for Children and Families
July 7, 2017The Palmetto Association for Children and Families (PAFCAF) announced the election of five new board members. The board also selected a new president and secretary. The board elected Bethany Vause,…
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Duke Energy increases quarterly dividend payment by 4.1 percent
July 7, 2017
Duke Energy declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.890 per share, an increase of $0.035 per share, or 4.1 percent. The dividend is payable on Sept.…
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Jackson hires Cara Ann Hendsbee as office coordinator
July 7, 2017
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Cara Ann Hendsbee as office coordinator. A graduate of Anderson University with a B.A.…
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New board members and officers elected to lead Palmetto Association for Children and Families
July 7, 2017
The Palmetto Association for Children and Families (PAFCAF) announced the election of five new board members. The board also selected a new president and secretary. The board elected Bethany Vause,…
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High Spirits Hospitality adds Director of Human Resources
July 7, 2017
High Spirits Hospitality has added Sarah Lusk as its Director of Human Resources. A graduate of Furman University, Lusk’s primary responsibilities will be in the hiring process, employee relations, compliance…
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GMK’s project at Allen University wins historic preservation awards
July 6, 2017Jerome K. Simons, AIA, LEED AP (Project Architect, GMK Associates, Inc.); SC Governor Henry McMaster; William S. Robinson, MA (Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Allen University) Image Courtesy of…
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GMK’s project at Allen University wins historic preservation awards
July 6, 2017Jerome K. Simons, AIA, LEED AP (Project Architect, GMK Associates, Inc.); SC Governor Henry McMaster; William S. Robinson, MA (Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Allen University) Image Courtesy of…
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GE selects Clinton for new test facility
July 6, 2017
$29M test facility will focus on Onshore Wind technologies, bring 17 jobs to Laurens County . GE Renewable Energy announced that it has selected Clinton, South Carolina for a new research…
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United Community Banks, Inc. and Four Oaks Fincorp, Inc. announce merger agreement
July 6, 2017
Expands franchise footprint into the attractive Raleigh, NC MSA Partnership with 105-year-old community bank with significant operations in North Carolina’s fastest-growing MSA; consistent with United growth strategy Strategically and financially…
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Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative president and CEO Charles Dalton to retire after 35 years
July 6, 2017
Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative President and CEO Charles Dalton has announced plans to retire in mid-January of 2018. Dalton is only the second person to hold the utility’s top job…
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Peace Center presents Save-A-Seat 2017-2018 Broadway season ticket event
July 6, 2017The Peace Center will open its Concert Hall doors for Save-A-Seat on Saturday, July 8, 10 a.m.-noon; Wednesday, July 12, 6-8 p.m. and Sunday, July 16, 2-4 p.m. Save-A-Seat gives…
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The Reserve at Lake Keowee featured on the cover of ideal-LIVING Magazine’s “Best of the Best” issue and awarded “Best Lake Views”
July 6, 2017
Magazine’s Annual Awards Honor Top Towns and Residential Communities across the U.S. In its Summer 2017 edition, ideal-LIVING magazine featured The Reserve at Lake Keowee on the cover and honored…
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HRP Associates adds staff in Greenville
July 6, 2017
Local environmental engineering firm expands office with Muller hire HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental engineering and hydrogeology firm in Greenville, announces the hiring of Samuel Muller as a project…
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Buncombe Street United Methodist Church presents Laura Story in concert August 19th
July 6, 2017
August 19 Event Free and Open to the General Public GRAMMY Award winning singer/songwriter Laura Story will perform at Buncombe Street United Methodist Church (“BSUMC”) on Sat., August 19. The…
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Joy Joyner joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
July 6, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Joy Joyner has joined The Toates Team at the company’s Pelham Road office. Joyner has lived and worked in Greenville since…
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Habitat Greenville dedicates 2017 Faith Build Home
July 6, 2017
On Sunday, June 25, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County dedicated the 2017 Faith/Golden Strip Church Coalition Build home, celebrating a longstanding partnership with faith communities in the Golden Strip…
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Habitat Greenville dedicates 2017 Faith Build Home
July 6, 2017
On Sunday, June 25, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County dedicated the 2017 Faith/Golden Strip Church Coalition Build home, celebrating a longstanding partnership with faith communities in the Golden Strip…
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Joy Joyner joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
July 6, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Joy Joyner has joined The Toates Team at the company’s Pelham Road office. Joyner has lived and worked in Greenville since…
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Chris Prince, MBA joins Avison Young Greenville, SC office
July 5, 2017
Avison Young – South Carolina, Inc. announced that Chris Prince, MBA has joined the Avison Young Greenville, South Carolina, team as an Associate broker, specializing in the commercial office and…
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SCRA announces investments
July 5, 2017
Upstate Companies Receive SC Launch Investments . SCRA, a state-chartered organization that fosters job creation and the growth of South Carolina’s Innovation Economy, today announces two SC Launch investments in…
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SCRA announces investments
July 5, 2017Upstate Companies Receive SC Launch Investments . SCRA, a state-chartered organization that fosters job creation and the growth of South Carolina’s Innovation Economy, today announces two SC Launch investments in…
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Top Grossing Movies – July 3
July 4, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 06/30/2017 to 07/06/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Despicable Me 3 PG Universal 1 4,529 $72,414,390…
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Top Grossing Movies – July 3
July 4, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 06/30/2017 to 07/06/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Despicable Me 3 PG Universal 1 4,529 $72,414,390…
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Green Cloud named as one of the Best Places to Work
July 3, 2017
The Business Intelligence Group announced that it has awarded Green Cloud Technologies (“Green Cloud”), a 100% channel only, Cisco-Powered cloud provider, as a Best Places to Work winner. The national…
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Spartanburg Community College creates new endowment fund with The Spartanburg County Foundation
July 3, 2017
The Spartanburg Community College Foundation has established a new endowment fund with The Spartanburg County Foundation which will support the needs of Spartanburg Community College. In a presentation held on…
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DHEC lifts swimming advisory
July 1, 2017
A section of beach along South Carolina’s Grand Strand is no longer under a swimming advisory, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported today. “The area affected was…
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DHEC lifts swimming advisory
July 1, 2017
A section of beach along South Carolina’s Grand Strand is no longer under a swimming advisory, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported today. “The area affected was…
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