HUD allocates additional $7.254 million to Richland County for flood recovery
May 22, 2017
The federal government is providing an additional $7.254 million to Richland County to help with flood recovery efforts. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Thursday it…
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Brains On Fire obtains B Corporation designation
May 22, 2017
On May 5th, 2017 creative agency Brains on Fire officially obtained the Benefit Corporation (B Corp) designation, joining a growing community of nearly 2,200 Certified B Corps representing more than…
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South Carolina continues march toward being the best state for craft breweries
May 22, 2017
For the fourth time in just 7 years, the South Carolina legislature has passed new legislation, signed into law by the Governor, that fundamentally changes the craft beer scene in…
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South Carolina continues march toward being the best state for craft breweries
May 22, 2017
For the fourth time in just 7 years, the South Carolina legislature has passed new legislation, signed into law by the Governor, that fundamentally changes the craft beer scene in…
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Doctors Care Urgent Care continues statewide expansion with new location in Indian Land
May 22, 2017Doctors Care P.A., South Carolina’s largest urgent care company, held a ribbon cutting last Friday to celebrate the opening of its newest urgent and family care center that just opened…
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New executives named at Mashburn Construction
May 19, 2017
Mashburn Construction Company announces the promotions of several employees. Following the official retirement of Mashburn’s founder, Harry Mashburn, as well as the promotion of Paul Mashburn to CEO and H.…
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New executives named at Mashburn Construction
May 19, 2017
Mashburn Construction Company announces the promotions of several employees. Following the official retirement of Mashburn’s founder, Harry Mashburn, as well as the promotion of Paul Mashburn to CEO and H.…
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South Carolina’s employment increases to record level, unemployment rate falls
May 19, 2017
South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped in April to 4.3 percent from 4.4 percent in March, while the number of people working in the state marked another record high.…
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South Carolina’s employment increases to record level, unemployment rate falls
May 19, 2017
South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped in April to 4.3 percent from 4.4 percent in March, while the number of people working in the state marked another record high.…
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Furman recognizes 2017 Corporate Sustainability Fellows
May 18, 2017The Center for Corporate and Professional Development at Furman University recently recognized three local executives as 2017 Corporate Sustainability Fellows. They are: David Bereskin (CEO, Greenville Water) Ron Cotterman (Vice…
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Greenville honored as 2017 Playful City USA community
May 18, 2017
National non-profit KaBOOM! announced today that Greenville is among 257 cities and towns across the United States named as 2017 Playful City USA communities. This is the seventh year that…
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Jamie Prince honored with W. Thomas Duke Distinguished Public Relations Practitioner of the Year Award
May 18, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – At its annual Mercury Awards banquet last night, the South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) honored Jamie Prince, Flourish’s founder and principal, the…
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Crawford Strategy racks up eight awards from the South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America
May 18, 2017Crawford Strategy, a full-service agency committed to providing strategic and creative communications solutions to a wide variety of organizations, was recently recognized with three Mercury awards and five Silver…
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Itron investing In Oconee County operations
May 18, 2017
OCONEE COUNTY, SC – Itron, a world-leading technology and services company dedicated to the resourceful use of energy and water, is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The new manufacturing…
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Itron investing In Oconee County operations
May 18, 2017
OCONEE COUNTY, SC – Itron, a world-leading technology and services company dedicated to the resourceful use of energy and water, is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The new manufacturing…
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Shellhorse elected to board of South Carolina Community Capital Alliance
May 18, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Doris Shellhorse, program manager of The Innovate Fund, has been elected to the board of directors of the South Carolina Community Capital Alliance. The Alliance is a non-profit…
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Crawford Strategy racks up eight awards from the South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America
May 18, 2017Crawford Strategy, a full-service agency committed to providing strategic and creative communications solutions to a wide variety of organizations, was recently recognized with three Mercury awards and five Silver…
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Straight No Chaser to play the Peace Center on Nov. 14
May 17, 2017Straight No Chaser will bring The Speakeasy Tour to the Peace Center on Tuesday, Nov. 14,…
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Leadership Spartanburg graduates class of 2017
May 17, 2017
The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce honored 42 graduates of the Leadership Spartanburg program class of 2017 at a ceremony at The Country Club of Spartanburg on Thursday, May 11.…
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Infinity Marketing wins seven Communicator Advertising Awards
May 17, 2017
Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing agency in Greenville, SC, is a proud winner of seven Communicator Advertising Awards. Over 6,000 entries were received in this year’s Communicator Awards, one of…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names State Cyber executive
May 17, 2017Bruce C. Smalley to lead the S.C. Critical Cybersecurity Program COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster announced that Bruce C. Smalley has been named Cyber Executive to lead the S.C.…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names State Cyber executive
May 17, 2017Bruce C. Smalley to lead the S.C. Critical Cybersecurity Program COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster announced that Bruce C. Smalley has been named Cyber Executive to lead the S.C.…
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Lidl coming to Greenville and Spartanburg
May 17, 2017
Lidl, one of the world’s largest retailers, announced it will open its first stores in the United States on Thursday, June 15. Lidl also unveiled the location of 20 stores…
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Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts opens at Wofford
May 17, 2017Every step of the way – from the main entrance to the art gallery and the museum – the new Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts at Wofford College…
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Cabela’s Outfitters make campout experience a reality for students at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind
May 17, 2017
Nights under the stars, the smell of a campfire, and the taste of s’mores. These were the experiences Cabela’s of Greenville outfitters dreamed about for the students at the SC…
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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas comes to Peace Center Nov. 20
May 17, 2017
Monday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. Peace Concert Hall at the Peace Center Tickets: $55-$85 Mannheim Steamroller will present the best the holiday has to offer this season. The group…
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Jeffrey Szubinski joins the Simpsonville office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 17, 2017
SIMPSONVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Szubinski has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. With 20 years…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Upstate SC Chapter announces another record breaking year for the local 2017 Man & Woman of the Year
May 17, 2017
A Greenville woman and a Greer man have been named the winners of this year’s Man & Woman of the Year of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Upstate SC…
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Furman names Michael Jennings Chief Diversity Officer
May 17, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Michael E. Jennings, associate dean of the Consortium for Social Transformation at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), has been named Chief Diversity Officer at…
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West Main Artists Co-Op opens three new exhibits in May
May 17, 2017
Spartanburg’s West Main Artists Co-Op (WMAC) will open three new exhibits in May: “Residuals” by founding member Addam Duncan, “Explorations In Wax” by Terry Jarrard-Dimond, and “Calming Rhythm: Washing the…
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SCRA announces SC Launch investment in PharmRight
May 17, 2017
SCRA’s affiliate, SC Launch, Inc., recently finalized a $200,000 investment in PharmRight Corporation, a healthcare technology company based in Charleston. This is the second tranche of SC Launch funding for…
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SCRA announces SC Launch investment in PharmRight
May 17, 2017
SCRA’s affiliate, SC Launch, Inc., recently finalized a $200,000 investment in PharmRight Corporation, a healthcare technology company based in Charleston. This is the second tranche of SC Launch funding for…
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Jackson wins Gold ADDY® Award in regional competition for GLA “SpoilerAlert” campaign
May 17, 2017
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has received a Gold ADDY® Award in American Advertising Federation District 3 competition for Greenville Literacy…
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Clemson schedules prescribed burning workshop
May 17, 2017
Prescribed burning is an important part of forest management and the Clemson Cooperative Extension Service is helping people learn how to better prepare themselves for liabilities they face as a…
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YMCA of Greenville to benefit Reedy River through $80,000 grant from Duke Energy
May 17, 2017
Grant allows YMCA to expand public awareness of and participation in environmental stewardship with new outdoor classrooms and science stations at Caine Halter Family branch YMCA of Greenville announces today…
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Former Chief Justice offers stark reminder of South Carolina Construction Law
May 17, 2017Justice Jean Toal Dismisses Construction Defect Case in Charleston County A Charleston County case involving allegations of residential construction defects has been summarily dismissed by the presiding judge. While not…
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Jackson wins Gold ADDY® Award in regional competition for GLA “SpoilerAlert” campaign
May 17, 2017
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has received a Gold ADDY® Award in American Advertising Federation District 3 competition for Greenville Literacy…
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Former Chief Justice offers stark reminder of South Carolina Construction Law
May 17, 2017
Justice Jean Toal Dismisses Construction Defect Case in Charleston County A Charleston County case involving allegations of residential construction defects has been summarily dismissed by the presiding judge. While not…
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Jeffrey Szubinski joins the Simpsonville office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 17, 2017
SIMPSONVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Szubinski has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. With 20 years…
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YMCA of Greenville to benefit Reedy River through $80,000 grant from Duke Energy
May 17, 2017
Grant allows YMCA to expand public awareness of and participation in environmental stewardship with new outdoor classrooms and science stations at Caine Halter Family branch YMCA of Greenville announces today…
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Nikki Martin joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg
May 16, 2017
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Nikki Martin as a residential sales agent to its Spartanburg office. Nikki joins Coldwell Banker Caine with marketing and engineering experience from OMNOVA Solutions, Inc.,…
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Interim HealthCare launches wireless telehealth initiative for in-home patients
May 16, 2017
Interim HealthCare, a locally owned and operated agency that specializes in providing high quality, in-home healthcare to Upstate South Carolina residents, has launched a full-scale telehealth initiative using wireless enabled…
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Ginnie Freeman joins the Garlington Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 16, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Ginnie Freeman has joined the company’s Garlington Road office as a sales associate. Originally from Winston-Salem, N. C., Freeman came to…
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Lima One Capital appoints Michael Adams Chief Sales Officer
May 16, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Lima One Capital, an institutionally-backed, specialty finance company that focuses on investment property lending, has hired Michael Adams as Chief Sales Officer. Adams will have an integral role in creating vision, developing corporate lending…
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BANDWAGON and Utrip help fans win on the road
May 16, 2017
For college football fans, an away or neutral site game is an opportunity to bring passion for your team into enemy territory. But if planned correctly, an away game can…
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BANDWAGON and Utrip help fans win on the road
May 16, 2017
For college football fans, an away or neutral site game is an opportunity to bring passion for your team into enemy territory. But if planned correctly, an away game can…
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Ginnie Freeman joins the Garlington Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 16, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Ginnie Freeman has joined the company’s Garlington Road office as a sales associate. Originally from Winston-Salem, N. C., Freeman came to…
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Charlotte Horney joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg
May 15, 2017
SPARTANBURG, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Charlotte Horney as a residential sales agent to its Spartanburg office. Charlotte holds a degree in Art History from Wofford College and…
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Opening of Swamp Rabbit Trail Section Delayed
May 15, 2017
Due to inclement weather over the past few weeks, the re-opening of the section of Swamp Rabbit Trail linking Cleveland Park to Falls Park has been delayed until Saturday, June…
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O’Neal Inc. hires Construction Manager
May 15, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Mike Adams as Construction Manager. Adams has more than 7 years of construction management experience with…
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