High Spirits Hospitality welcomes Allyson Seitzer
March 29, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – High Spirits Hospitality has added Allyson Seitzer as its new marketing manager. With several years of experience in marketing and communications, Seitzer most recently worked as an…
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SCSBA’s Richardson named director on national COSA board
March 29, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) General Counsel and Director of Policy and Legal Services Dr. Tiffany N. Richardson was elected as a director on the National…
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SCSBA’s Richardson named director on national COSA board
March 29, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) General Counsel and Director of Policy and Legal Services Dr. Tiffany N. Richardson was elected as a director on the National…
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Thunderbolt Biomass, Inc. establishing Allendale County Plant
March 29, 2017ALLENDALE COUNTY, SC – Thunderbolt Biomass, Inc., a manufacturer of wood pellets from sawmill residuals, is launching new processing operations in Allendale County. The company is planning to invest $6…
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Thunderbolt Biomass, Inc. establishing Allendale County Plant
March 29, 2017ALLENDALE COUNTY, SC – Thunderbolt Biomass, Inc., a manufacturer of wood pellets from sawmill residuals, is launching new processing operations in Allendale County. The company is planning to invest $6…
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Statement from Governor Henry McMaster on V.C. Summer Nuclear Station
March 29, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster has released the following statement in response to Westinghouse Electric Co. filing for bankruptcy: “Completion of the reactors at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station will provide our state…
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Statement from Governor Henry McMaster on V.C. Summer Nuclear Station
March 29, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster has released the following statement in response to Westinghouse Electric Co. filing for bankruptcy: “Completion of the reactors at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station will provide our state…
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High Spirits Hospitality welcomes Allyson Seitzer
March 29, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – High Spirits Hospitality has added Allyson Seitzer as its new marketing manager. With several years of experience in marketing and communications, Seitzer most recently worked as an…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces nominees to state Ethics Commission
March 28, 2017Governor Henry McMaster has nominated each of his four appointees to the new South Carolina Ethics Commission. Created by H.3184, which was signed into law June 23 of 2016, the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces nominees to state Ethics Commission
March 28, 2017Governor Henry McMaster has nominated each of his four appointees to the new South Carolina Ethics Commission. Created by H.3184, which was signed into law June 23 of 2016, the…
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Geismar launching first U.S. manufacturing facility in Beaufort County
March 28, 2017
BEAUFORT COUNTY, SC – Geismar, a manufacturer and distributor of railway maintenance equipment, is launching its new operations in Beaufort County. The development is expected to bring $2.9 million of…
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Geismar launching first U.S. manufacturing facility in Beaufort County
March 28, 2017BEAUFORT COUNTY, SC – Geismar, a manufacturer and distributor of railway maintenance equipment, is launching its new operations in Beaufort County. The development is expected to bring $2.9 million of…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names next Chairman of S.C. Board of Economic Advisors
March 28, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Henry McMaster announced Edward Grimball as the next Chairman of the South Carolina Board of Economic Advisors (BEA). Mr. Grimball most recently served as Chief Financial…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names next Chairman of S.C. Board of Economic Advisors
March 28, 2017COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Henry McMaster announced Edward Grimball as the next Chairman of the South Carolina Board of Economic Advisors (BEA). Mr. Grimball most recently served as Chief Financial…
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2017 Community Banking Month
March 28, 2017
By Teresa Taylor Executive Director The Independent Banks of SC Where you choose to bank matters. Your choice of bank is your vote on where your money goes. Are…
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2017 Community Banking Month
March 28, 2017
By Teresa Taylor Executive Director The Independent Banks of SC Where you choose to bank matters. Your choice of bank is your vote on where your money goes. Are…
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LRADAC launches PRESS as online resource center and new prevention webpage
March 27, 2017
LRADAC has launched the PRESS, Prevention Resources Everyone Should See, as community resource for educational materials on the topic of alcohol and drugs. The PRESS replaces the agency’s longstanding Community…
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LRADAC launches PRESS as online resource center and new prevention webpage
March 27, 2017
LRADAC has launched the PRESS, Prevention Resources Everyone Should See, as community resource for educational materials on the topic of alcohol and drugs. The PRESS replaces the agency’s longstanding Community…
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Furman University student, alumnus receive prestigious fellowships from National Science Foundation
March 27, 2017
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded grants through the Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) to a Furman University student and a Furman alumnus. The recipients are Furman senior chemistry…
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Davis & Floyd welcomes Shannon “Dee Dee” Setzler as Human Resources Director
March 27, 2017
Davis & Floyd announced the addition of Shannon “Dee Dee” Setzler as the firm’s human resources director. Setzler has extensive experience providing supervision and consultation for the management of strategic staffing…
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Top auto industry experts to meet in Greenville
March 27, 2017
Some of the automotive industry’s top experts will gather in Greenville on Tuesday and Wednesday to exchange the latest ideas on the future of transportation. The Masters Program is sponsored…
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State Barbecue Champion named at the Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival
March 27, 2017Killer B’s BBQ of Evans, GA took home the Grand Champion title from the 2017 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival. The 6th annual Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and…
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State Barbecue Champion named at the Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival
March 27, 2017Killer B’s BBQ of Evans, GA took home the Grand Champion title from the 2017 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival. The 6th annual Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and…
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Chad Searcy joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Seneca
March 24, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Chad Searcy as a residential sales agent to its Seneca office. Chad holds a Bachelors Degree in Behavioral Science from Anderson University…
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Rebecca Faulk joins the Augusta Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
March 24, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Rebecca Faulk has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. A Greenville…
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25-Foot cascade of butterflies presented by S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities at EdVenture
March 24, 2017A 25-foot mobile with more than 2,300 butterflies, presented by The S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, is now on display at EdVenture Children’s Museum in Columbia. Each butterfly…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse adds Phillips
March 24, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – The Old Cigar Warehouse has hired Kailey Phillips as venue captain. A recent graduate of Clemson University, Philips earned a degree in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management.…
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Mary Black Foundation awards one million in grants
March 24, 2017
The Mary Black Foundation announced that it awarded $1,126,600 in grants to 10 nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg County. Boys and Girls Clubs of the Upstate was awarded $40,000 for general…
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Chapman Cultural Center Celebrates the Opening of Northside Artlets
March 24, 2017
On April 11th, 2017 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm the Chapman Cultural Center along with their partners and the Northside community will celebrate the opening of four Northside Artlets.…
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Furman University presents symposium on national security April 10 & 11
March 24, 2017Furman University’s Riley Institute and Department of Politics and International Affairs will present a two-day symposium on national security and civil liberties Monday, April 10 and Tuesday, April 11, 7-8:45…
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Habitat Greenville kicks off 2017 Faith Build
March 24, 2017
On Thursday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County raised the walls on the 2017 Faith Build home, celebrating a longstanding partnership with faith communities in the Golden Strip and surrounding…
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25-foot cascade of butterflies presented by S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities at EdVenture
March 24, 2017
The S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities presents a visually stunning, 25-foot cascade of Monarch butterflies created by S.C. elementary school children, surrounding the iconic “Eddie” sculpture at…
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Rebecca Faulk joins the Augusta Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
March 24, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Rebecca Faulk has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. A Greenville…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse adds Phillips
March 24, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – The Old Cigar Warehouse has hired Kailey Phillips as venue captain. A recent graduate of Clemson University, Philips earned a degree in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management.…
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Habitat Greenville kicks off 2017 Faith Build
March 24, 2017
On Thursday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County raised the walls on the 2017 Faith Build home, celebrating a longstanding partnership with faith communities in the Golden Strip and surrounding…
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Coldwell Banker Caine’s Lewis & Company team promotes Michelle Smith to Lead Buyer’s Agent
March 23, 2017
Coldwell Banker Caine’s Lewis & Company team announced the promotion of Michelle Smith to Lead Buyer’s Agent. In this role, Michelle is responsible for managing the team’s buyer specialists and…
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Colliers Report: Bigger Port, Bigger Industrial Buildings In South Carolina
March 23, 2017
Research & Forecast Report Q4-2016 SOUTH CAROLINA | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways The market is maturing to a point that is sustainable for the development of larger speculative buildings. Growing demand…
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Colliers Report: Bigger Port, Bigger Industrial Buildings In South Carolina
March 23, 2017
Research & Forecast Report Q4-2016 SOUTH CAROLINA | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways The market is maturing to a point that is sustainable for the development of larger speculative buildings. Growing demand…
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SAS analytics to power Clemson’s big data and cyber efforts
March 23, 2017Analytics leader is Founding Innovation Partner of the university’s Watt Family Innovation Center CLEMSON — Clemson University’s bold research goals and thousands of students and professors have gained a powerful…
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South Carolina 4-H covers state capitol in green
March 23, 2017More than 250 4-Hers, their family members and Clemson Cooperative Extension agents gathered at the South Carolina Statehouse to share the impact the youth development organization has on their lives.…
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New edition of Clemson president’s project management book published
March 23, 2017
The seventh edition of “Successful Project Management,” co-authored by Clemson University President James P. Clements, has just been published by Cengage Learning, a leading publisher of educational content. The book…
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Clemson student awarded federal grant for precision ag technology
March 23, 2017
BLACKVILLE — Clemson University Ph.D. student Phillip Williams has received a $94,808 grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop and test technology aimed at reducing fertilizer…
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Waldrop Mechanical Services wins national ABC awards for construction excellence for three South Carolina projects
March 23, 2017
Waldrop Mechanical Services Recognized Nationally for Fast-Track Renovation Projects at Furman University and Walhalla Elementary; Waldrop’s Design-Build Project for Cummins, Inc. in Charleston Named Runner-Up. Spartanburg-based Waldrop Mechanical Services, a…
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Waldrop Mechanical Services wins national ABC awards for construction excellence for three South Carolina projects
March 23, 2017
Waldrop Mechanical Services Recognized Nationally for Fast-Track Renovation Projects at Furman University and Walhalla Elementary; Waldrop’s Design-Build Project for Cummins, Inc. in Charleston Named Runner-Up. Spartanburg-based Waldrop Mechanical Services, a…
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WABCO localizes air disc drake production in the U.S.
March 22, 2017
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – WABCO Holdings Inc., a leading global supplier of technologies that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles, announced the expansion of its manufacturing capabilities in…
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McLeod Health introduces telehealth service
March 22, 2017
McLeod Health is now offering McLeod Telehealth, a service that enables patients to connect through live video with a doctor anytime from anywhere in the Carolinas using a computer, smart…
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Furman professor Danielle Vinson authors book about Congress and the media
March 22, 2017
Furman University Professor C. Danielle Vinson has authored a new book, Congress and the Media: Beyond Institutional Power (Oxford University Press, 2017). In the volume, Vinson goes back in history…
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Rotary Club of Greenville supports charities by hosting annual golf tournament
March 22, 2017
Rotary Club of Greenville announces the 2nd Annual Rotary Charities Cup, presented by Rush Wilson Limited. This captains choice tournament will be held at the prestigious Pebble Creek, Links Golf Course on May 8, 2017. Breakfast will begin at…
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Duke Energy, Reading Is Fundamental renew partnership to boost childhood reading skills
March 22, 2017Following last year’s successful pilot program, Duke Energy and Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), the nation’s largest children’s literacy organization, are partnering for a second consecutive year to minimize the summer…
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Sertoma, Inc. supports the important work of The Walker Foundation at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind
March 22, 2017
Sertoma, Inc. has awarded The Walker Foundation, the fundraising arm of the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind, a grant in the amount of $5,000 to support a…
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