Home Builders Association of Greenville hires Director for Southern Home & Garden Show
August 28, 2017
The Home Builders Association of Greenville (“HBA of Greenville”) welcomes Erica Davidson as its new director of the organization’s signature bi-annual event, the Southern Home & Garden Show. Davidson will…
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Bob Jones University kicks off 91st year
August 28, 2017
Bob Jones University kicks off its 91st academic year Monday, Aug. 28, during the annual opening exercises beginning at 7 p.m. in the Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium. “We are looking forward to a…
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Spinx Recognized as “Top 100” Convenience Store in U.S.
August 28, 2017The Spinx Company, an operator of nearly 80 convenience retail stores throughout South Carolina, received national recognition as one of the largest U.S. convenience stores in the July issue of Convenience…
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Engenius’ Manley chosen as judge for 2017 WebAwards
August 28, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Chris Manley, CEO and co-founder of Upstate digital marketing and web design firm, Engenius, was chosen as a judge for the 2017 WebAwards. The WebAwards, produced by…
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Kathy McKinney re-elected to the Federal Home Loan Banks Office of Finance Board of Directors
August 28, 2017Kathy McKinney, a shareholder with Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, has been re-elected to the Federal Home Loan Banks Office of Finance board of directors for a five year term. Located in…
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S.C. Department of Commerce creates Council for Innovation Initiatives
August 28, 2017
The S.C. Department of Commerce announced the creation of the Council for Innovation Initiatives. Tasked with helping the state advance the South Carolina Innovation Plan, which was published in January…
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S.C. Department of Commerce creates Council for Innovation Initiatives
August 28, 2017
The S.C. Department of Commerce announced the creation of the Council for Innovation Initiatives. Tasked with helping the state advance the South Carolina Innovation Plan, which was published in January…
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Flex project sells in Greenville as investment
August 28, 2017
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of a 46,565 square foot flex project located on 3.5 acres of land located at 297 Garlington Road in Greenville, South Carolina.…
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Bell Carrington Price & Gregg attorney participating in Leadership Columbia 2018
August 28, 2017
Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, LLC (BCPG) announced that Chad Dial was selected to participate in Leadership Columbia 2018. “I’m excited to have this opportunity to learn more about Columbia…
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SCDOT prepares for tropical weather in the northeast coastal counties
August 28, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is making preparations for wind and rain from a tropical system that is expected to pass through the northeast corner of the state…
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SCDOT prepares for tropical weather in the northeast coastal counties
August 28, 2017
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is making preparations for wind and rain from a tropical system that is expected to pass through the northeast corner of the state…
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Bell Carrington Price & Gregg attorney participating in Leadership Columbia 2018
August 28, 2017
Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, LLC (BCPG) announced that Chad Dial was selected to participate in Leadership Columbia 2018. “I’m excited to have this opportunity to learn more about Columbia…
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Duke Energy Carolinas proposes rate change for building a smarter energy future
August 27, 2017
Duke Energy Carolinas’ recent work to modernize power plants and generate cleaner electricity, responsibly manage coal ash and improve reliability while enabling more options for customers is at the heart of…
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Greenville Tech to host celebrity stylists for cosmetology continuing education class Nov. 6
August 27, 2017Greenville Technical College will host three industry celebrity stylists for its one-day cosmetology continuing education class, “Icons and Legends,” Monday, Nov. 6 at the Northwest Campus. Myron Daniels,…
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Flourish adds two team members
August 27, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Flourish – Greenville’s award-winning boutique integrated marketing firm – announces the expansion of its client service team with the hiring of Ashley Bates and Amanda Doran. Ashley…
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ScanSource announces appointment of Gerry Lyons as Chief Financial Officer
August 27, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, is announced the appointment of Gerald (Gerry) Lyons as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial…
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Greenville Transit Authority unveils system study results
August 27, 2017
Greenlink could see the first significant improvements to its routes and stops in decades if recommendations from its recently-completed Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) are implemented. The Greenville Transit Authority (GTA)…
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GSP Airport District names its new Senior Vice President-Administration & Finance/CFO
August 27, 2017
GREER, SC – The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District is excited to announce its new Senior Vice President-Administration & Finance/CFO, Basil Dosunmu. Dosunmu comes to the Airport District with 24 years…
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Wells Fargo dedicates latest Habitat Home
August 27, 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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Alumni couple establishes new statewide teacher mentor award
August 27, 2017
ROCK HILL, SC – As South Carolina struggles with teacher retention rates, effective mentoring for current and future educators has become increasingly important. Jessie Williams Little ’73 and her husband,…
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Alumni couple establishes new statewide teacher mentor award
August 27, 2017
ROCK HILL, SC – As South Carolina struggles with teacher retention rates, effective mentoring for current and future educators has become increasingly important. Jessie Williams Little ’73 and her husband,…
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S.C. Chamber elects 2017-2018 Executive Committee, Board of Directors
August 27, 2017
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced its newly elected Executive Committee and Board of Directors for 2017-2018. Leadership terms for the Chamber’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors begin…
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S.C. Chamber elects 2017-2018 Executive Committee, Board of Directors
August 27, 2017
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced its newly elected Executive Committee and Board of Directors for 2017-2018. Leadership terms for the Chamber’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors begin…
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Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey attorneys recognized among the Best Lawyers in America®
August 25, 2017
John F. Wyatt, Partner, Named Best Lawyer of the Year and honored for 20th time Oscar W. Bannister, Partner, receives honor for 25th time James W. Bannister, Managing Partner, receives…
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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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Rosen Hagood attorneys named to 2018 Best Lawyers® list
August 25, 2017The 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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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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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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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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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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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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