Wilson Associates Real Estate welcomes Karen McCue, Realtor Associate
April 11, 2017
Wilson Associates Real Estate recently welcomed Karen McCue as a Realtor Associate to their ever growing Greenville company. Karen brings with her over 25-years experience in sales and marketing for…
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Burton Uwarow named head coach for Bruins Basketball
April 11, 2017
Bob Jones University Bruins Athletic Director Dr. Neal Ring announced today the hiring of Burton Uwarow as head coach for the men’s basketball program. “Burton brings a wealth of coaching…
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Register Now: Tax Seminar for professionals working for school districts and universities
April 10, 2017
The SC Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is offering a tax seminar geared towards educational institutions. Tax professionals and managers working for school districts, public or private schools, and universities can enhance their…
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O’Neal Inc. hires Document Controls Clerk
April 10, 2017
O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Carolyn Lloyd as Document Controls Clerk. Lloyd has more than 25 years of document controls experience. She previously worked…
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Entrepreneurial students to compete for prize money
April 10, 2017
Ever wish you had a travel app that did it all – check airline and hotel prices, locate nearby restaurants, book Uber, keep your expense receipts and even find friends…
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Taylors Fire and Sewer District receives top award from SCDHEC
April 10, 2017
Taylors Fire and Sewer District is announced that the district recently received the South Carolina Department of Health and Environment Control’s (SCDHEC) Facility Award of Excellence for 2016. The award…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names March Circle of Excellence recipients
April 10, 2017
Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from March through the Circle of Excellence program. The Circle of Excellence distinction is awarded to…
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GDG brings home coveted award from ARDA world annual convention 2017
April 10, 2017
Garvin Design Group, in collaboration with TAG Architecture, brought home the highly sought-after Award for Resort Architecture from the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) 2017 Awards Gala Dinner at the…
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Mary Black Foundation launches new initiative
April 10, 2017
The Mary Black Foundation announced a five-year Healthy Families Initiative to provide comprehensive, evidence-based parent education and supports intended to take the guesswork out of parenting. . Positive Parenting Program…
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Renovations planned for Class A office park Patewood
April 10, 2017
A New York-based firm, JFR Global Investments, has retained CBRE, Inc. as the exclusive leasing agent for the premier, Class A office park located at 10 Patewood Dr., 30 Patewood…
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More than 800 people feast at Tacos n’ Tequila Fiesta downtown
April 10, 2017
The largest crowd in the history of The Old Cigar Warehouse helped usher in the region’s latest food festival, the Tacos n’ Tequila Fiesta presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila,…
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Renovations planned for Class A office park Patewood
April 10, 2017
A New York-based firm, JFR Global Investments, has retained CBRE, Inc. as the exclusive leasing agent for the premier, Class A office park located at 10 Patewood Dr., 30 Patewood…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
More than 800 people feast at Tacos n’ Tequila Fiesta downtown
April 10, 2017
The largest crowd in the history of The Old Cigar Warehouse helped usher in the region’s latest food festival, the Tacos n’ Tequila Fiesta presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila,…
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Chuck Nicholas named SC District Communicator of the Year
April 7, 2017
The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) recently awarded Bob Jones Academy (BJA) professor Chuck Nicholas the District Communicator of the Year Award at the South Carolina District Qualifier tournament…
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EDTS adds 3 I.T. professionals, promotes Mahmood to HR Manager
April 7, 2017
EDTS, a regional technology consulting firm that specializes in providing managed I.T. services, network security and advanced infrastructure solutions to organizations across the Southeast, has added professionals Daniel Gillam, Paul…
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EDTS adds 3 I.T. professionals, promotes Mahmood to HR Manager
April 7, 2017
EDTS, a regional technology consulting firm that specializes in providing managed I.T. services, network security and advanced infrastructure solutions to organizations across the Southeast, has added professionals Daniel Gillam, Paul…
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Chuck Nicholas named SC District Communicator of the Year
April 7, 2017
The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) recently awarded Bob Jones Academy (BJA) professor Chuck Nicholas the District Communicator of the Year Award at the South Carolina District Qualifier tournament…
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Statement by Graham & McCain on military strikes in Syria
April 6, 2017
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and John McCain (R-Arizona) released the following statement on tonight’s military strikes in Syria: “We salute the skill and professionalism of…
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GSSM Students Take Home 61 SCJAS Awards
April 6, 2017
Fifty-four students from the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) took home 61 awards from the SC Junior Academy of Science (SCJAS) Annual Spring Meeting. The 2017…
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Adrianne Beasley named director of aerospace initiatives
April 6, 2017
Adrianne Beasley has been tapped to replace Deborah Cameron as director of aerospace initiatives for the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness. After three years leading the Council’s SC Aerospace initiative,…
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Spinx stores raise over $160,000 for March of Dimes
April 6, 2017Spinx stores collectively raised $164,448 for March of Dimes during the month of March. The money raised helps area moms have healthier pregnancies, assist families with newborns in the Intensive…
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Furman Modern Languages professor Marianne Bessy receives SCICU teaching award
April 6, 2017
Marianne Bessy, associate professor of French in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Furman University, has been awarded a 2017 Excellence in Teaching Award from the South Carolina…
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Retired Chief Justice Pleicones to speak April 19: Alumnus to deliver Phi Beta Kappa Lecture, ‘Civility in an Uncivil World’
April 6, 2017
The Hon. Costa M. Pleicones, a 1965 Wofford College graduate and retired chief justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court, will give the Phi Beta Kappa Lecture, “Civility in an…
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Shimano expanding Charleston County presence
April 6, 2017
Shimano Inc., a multinational manufacturer of products for the bicycle and sports fishing industries, is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. To accommodate its continued growth, the company will be…
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Shimano expanding Charleston County presence
April 6, 2017
Shimano Inc., a multinational manufacturer of products for the bicycle and sports fishing industries, is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. To accommodate its continued growth, the company will be…
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Cohn Construction Services partners with dealership to build The Pete Store
April 6, 2017
Cohn Construction Services is proud to partner with Peterbilt to build their Greer facility, The Pete Store. This project broke ground on their new facility in early 2017 and will…
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Hartness announces opening of Home Site Reservations
April 6, 2017Hartness announced they will be accepting reservations for their new community on Greenville’s east side beginning April 3rd. The reservation process will be ongoing until the lot selection event…
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Dr. Ken Bixby named as CEO of BJU Education Group, Inc.
April 6, 2017GREENVILLE, SC – BJU Education Group, Inc. (BJUEG) Board Chairman Steve Pettit announced the selection of Dr. Ken Bixby, president of Bixby Consulting of Simpsonville, South Carolina, to serve as…
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Speaker Lucas responds to Governor McMaster’s road bonding letter
April 6, 2017
House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement in response to a letter received from Governor Henry McMaster earlier this morning. In the letter, Governor McMaster threated to…
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Speaker Lucas responds to Governor McMaster’s road bonding letter
April 6, 2017
House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement in response to a letter received from Governor Henry McMaster earlier this morning. In the letter, Governor McMaster threated to…
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Cohn Construction Services partners with dealership to build The Pete Store
April 6, 2017
Cohn Construction Services is proud to partner with Peterbilt to build their Greer facility, The Pete Store. This project broke ground on their new facility in early 2017 and will…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: construction, on-the-move
Hartness announces opening of Home Site Reservations
April 6, 2017Hartness announced they will be accepting reservations for their new community on Greenville’s east side beginning April 3rd. The reservation process will be ongoing until the lot selection event…
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Dr. Ken Bixby named as CEO of BJU Education Group, Inc.
April 6, 2017GREENVILLE, SC – BJU Education Group, Inc. (BJUEG) Board Chairman Steve Pettit announced the selection of Dr. Ken Bixby, president of Bixby Consulting of Simpsonville, South Carolina, to serve as…
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O’Neal Inc. hires Senior Project Specialist
April 5, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Frank Marrapodi as Senior Project Specialist. Marrapodi has more than 30 years of project management experience.…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes two new employees
April 5, 2017
Infinity Marketing welcomes aboard Marketing Coordinator Ashley Archibald and Media Coordinator Abbey West. Archibald joins Infinity as a Marketing Coordinator for Infinity’s Telecommunications team. She previously was a Brand Manager…
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VisitGreenvilleSC awards 2nd Annual Tommy Wyche Vision Award to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
April 5, 2017
At the annual celebration of travel and tourism in Greenville, South Carolina, VisitGreenvilleSC (VGSC) awarded the 2017 Tommy Wyche Vision Award to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP). The Tommy Wyche Vision…
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Fingers do the talking in new animation research
April 5, 2017
A Clemson University researcher is letting her fingers do the talking with a new project that could lead to more realistic hand movements for animated movies, video games and a…
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Royster receives contract extension as part of annual evalution
April 5, 2017
Greenville County Schools Superintendent W. Burke Royster’s annual evaluation was completed today. As a result of his successful performance, the Board granted a one-year extension to his contract through June 30,…
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Cherry Bekaert launches new Technology Solutions Group
April 5, 2017
Nationally recognized CPA and consulting firm Cherry Bekaert LLP announced the launch of its Technology Solutions Group, established to meet the growing technology and business intelligence needs of the Firm’s…
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Carolina Moves property management adds Real Estate Services Group
April 5, 2017
Reduced Real Estate commission structure will complement existing flat fee Property Management pricing structure. Ernie Truman, Cy Bagheri and Tracy McAlister-Bridges, longtime Upstate REALTORS previously with The Chet and Beth…
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Colliers International brokers receive prestigious national recognition
April 5, 2017
Peter Fennelly, SIOR, MCR, SLCR, Simons Johnson, SIOR, MCR, CCIM, Givens Stewart, SIOR and Craig Waites, of Colliers International South Carolina, were named to Colliers International’s USA’s 2016 Everest Club.…
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Colliers International brokers receive prestigious national recognition
April 5, 2017
Peter Fennelly, SIOR, MCR, SLCR, Simons Johnson, SIOR, MCR, CCIM, Givens Stewart, SIOR and Craig Waites, of Colliers International South Carolina, were named to Colliers International’s USA’s 2016 Everest Club.…
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Being in Top Ten a Tasty Treat!
April 5, 2017
People are always talking about Thomas Creek Grill located on Concourse A at GSP International Airport and here is a sample what they’ve been saying: “It’s really nice to have…
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Watt Center to host ‘Disruptive Technologies’ Innovation Forum
April 5, 2017
The Watt Family Innovation Center at Clemson University is hosting an Innovation Forum on “Disruptive Technologies: Impacts and Responses” from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 12. The event…
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Duke celebrates 100th anniversary with new name, headquarters in Greenville
April 5, 2017
Duke Brands to identify and grow customer service driven businesses GREENVILLE, S.C. – One of Greenville’s oldest companies has a new name, look and location. Today, President and CEO Andrew Smart…
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Two Wofford professors named American Council on Education Fellows
April 5, 2017
SPARTANBURG, SC – Two Wofford College professors have been named American Council on Education (ACE) Fellows for the 2017-18 academic year, the council announced this week. Dr. Ryan Johnson, associate…
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Fisher Phillips website wins awards for layout, design and interface
April 5, 2017Fisher Phillips announced today its website, www.fisherphillips.com, has won multiple awards for its layout, design, interface and overall functionality. The awards include: best in class in the legal category from…
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Furman Department of Communication Studies receives diversity award
April 5, 2017The Furman University Department of Communication Studies has received The Minority Recruitment and Retention Award from the Southern States Communication Association, (SSCA). The award will be presented during the association’s…
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Rosen Hagood attorney selected to Board of Be A Mentor
April 5, 2017
Elizabeth “Beth” Palmer, a partner with Rosen Hagood, was recently selected to join the Board of Be A Mentor. Be A Mentor is a non-profit organization that provides youth in…
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Fisher Phillips website wins awards for layout, design and interface
April 5, 2017
Fisher Phillips announced today its website, www.fisherphillips.com, has won multiple awards for its layout, design, interface and overall functionality. The awards include: best in class in the legal category from…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
