Recognizing March as Red Cross Month
March 6, 2017
During March – Red Cross Month – the American Red Cross is celebrating 100 years of service to residents and communities in South Carolina. “March is Red Cross Month, the…
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Ramon Nieves-Lugo selected as chair-elect of the Greenville Chamber’s Hispanic Business Council
March 6, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Ramon Nieves-Lugo, Principal of UniComm Media Group, was recently selected as the Chair-Elect of the Greenville Chamber Hispanic Business Council and Vice-Chair of United Way of Greenville…
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Spartanburg emerging as Upstate tourism powerhouse: CVB key performance indicators set records
March 6, 2017
The story of Spartanburg reached new heights and audiences in 2016 as the county broke records for hotel occupancy, room demand, web traffic and tax revenue. “Spartanburg is top-10 destination…
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BANDWAGON brings flavor to tailgate bracket challenge
March 6, 2017
As March Madness takes over the Upstate, BANDWAGON is taking the madness into the kitchen through a bracket challenge of a different kind, one that pits favorite gametime snacks against…
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Support GHS Children’s Hospital with pancakes on March 7
March 6, 2017
IHOP’s 12th annual National Pancake Day campaign is coming up March 7 to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, including the Children’s Hospital of Greenville Health System. The restaurant chain’s goal…
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Recognizing March as Red Cross Month
March 6, 2017
During March – Red Cross Month – the American Red Cross is celebrating 100 years of service to residents and communities in South Carolina. “March is Red Cross Month, the…
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GHS chief nursing officer receives healthcare executive award
March 2, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Michelle Taylor-Smith, vice president of patient care services, chief nursing officer and chief experience officer for Greenville Health System (GHS), received the American College of Healthcare Executives…
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NAI Earle Furman closes on The Montgomery Building in Spartanburg
March 2, 2017
Kevin Pogue of NAI Earle Furman represented BF Spartanburg, LLC in procuring The Montgomery Building, a historic building located at the intersection of St. John Street and Church Street in…
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Alimex establishing new operations in Richland County
March 2, 2017
Alimex, a producer of precision aluminum plates, is launching operations in Richland County. The company is bringing $2 million of new capital investment and creating 27 new jobs over the…
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Alimex establishing new operations in Richland County
March 2, 2017
Alimex, a producer of precision aluminum plates, is launching operations in Richland County. The company is bringing $2 million of new capital investment and creating 27 new jobs over the…
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South Carolina’s Airbnb hosts earned over $34 million in 2016
March 2, 2017
Airbnb, the world’s leading community driven hospitality company, announced that its South Carolina host community earned a combined $34.5 million in supplemental income while experiencing 209,000 guest arrivals to the…
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South Carolina’s Airbnb hosts earned over $34 million in 2016
March 2, 2017
Airbnb, the world’s leading community driven hospitality company, announced that its South Carolina host community earned a combined $34.5 million in supplemental income while experiencing 209,000 guest arrivals to the…
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Call for artists: 44th Annual Juried Exhibition
March 2, 2017
Artists Guild of Spartanburg is calling for submissions for their 44th Annual Show. Entry dates are from March 1st through March 17th. Entry forms and guidelines can be found on…
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DHEC encourages South Carolinians to take precautions against Zika at home and abroad
March 2, 2017
As springtime approaches, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is urging residents to take precautions now at home or while traveling to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses like Zika.…
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House passes bill to reform SC Retirement System
March 1, 2017House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the House passed H.3726, a bill that seeks to restore the solvency of the South Carolina Retirement System and…
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Two of South Carolina’s favorites matchup this weekend
March 1, 2017
Baseball and peanuts go together like a ball and glove. South Carolina’s favorite pastime and favorite snack come together this month as the Certified SC Grown Palmetto Series heads down…
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Susan Murphree joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg
March 1, 2017
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Susan Murphree as a residential sales agent to its Spartanburg office. Previously a self-employed interior decorator, Susan joins the firm with immense experience making a…
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Piedmont Natural Gas says low-income people still need help with energy bills, despite warmer temps
March 1, 2017
Despite early and unseasonably warm temperatures, Piedmont Natural Gas today announced a $100K donation to Share the Warmth – a program that helps low-income people pay their energy bills year-round…
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Carolina Nephrology presents 2017 Upstate Kidney Walk
March 1, 2017
Carolina Nephrology, a top provider for patient kidney care in Greenville, South Carolina is proud to be the presenting sponsor for the National Kidney Foundation’s Upstate Kidney Walk. The walk…
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Announcing new summer program for teens
March 1, 2017
Open House Announcing new summer program for teens led by dozens of business experts Open House to be held at NEXT Innovation Center on March 13, 2017, 5:00-7:00 p.m. GREENVILLE,…
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House passes Infrastructure Funding and Reform Bill
March 1, 2017House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the House passed H. 3516, the SC Infrastructure and Economic Development Reform Act, by an overwhelming and bipartisan vote…
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House passes Infrastructure Funding and Reform Bill
March 1, 2017
House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the House passed H. 3516, the SC Infrastructure and Economic Development Reform Act, by an overwhelming and bipartisan vote…
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Fukoku America expanding its Laurens County operations
March 1, 2017Fukoku America, a manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive products is growing its operations in Laurens County. The expansion is expected to bring $13.9 million in new investment and lead…
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Fukoku America expanding its Laurens County operations
March 1, 2017Fukoku America, a manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive products is growing its operations in Laurens County. The expansion is expected to bring $13.9 million in new investment and lead…
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Alan Turfe to lead J M Smith Corporation
March 1, 2017
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Board of Directors of J M Smith Corporation has named A. Alan Turfe as the new CEO and Chairman of the Board, effective March 1, 2017,…
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SC Arts Commission announces 2017 Verner Award recipients
March 1, 2017The South Carolina Arts Commission announces the 2017 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts, the highest honor the state presents in the arts. Established in 1972, the annual…
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Ogletree Deakins opens in Paris
March 1, 2017Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, expanded its international presence today by opening an office in Paris, France. Ogletree Deakins’ Paris office broadens…
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Sam Mabry receives Jeter E. Rhodes, Jr. Trial Lawyer of the Year Award
March 1, 2017At the South Carolina American Board of Trial Advocates’ annual meeting and black-tie dinner, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd shareholder H. Sam Mabry III was awarded the 2016 Jeter E. Rhodes, Jr.…
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SCASA’s Foundation for Educational Leadership hosts gala celebrating public school graduates
March 1, 2017
The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership, the South Carolina Association of School Administrators’ (SCASA) non-profit arm, is hosting its inaugural gala on Friday, March 17, to celebrate distinguished public…
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SCASA’s Foundation for Educational Leadership hosts gala celebrating public school graduates
March 1, 2017
The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership, the South Carolina Association of School Administrators’ (SCASA) non-profit arm, is hosting its inaugural gala on Friday, March 17, to celebrate distinguished public…
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Waldrop President and CEO Bill Caldwell honored with 2017 Clemson University’s Construction Hall of Fame Award
March 1, 2017
Bill Caldwell, President and CEO of Spartanburg-based Waldrop Mechanical Services, has been awarded the 2017 Construction Hall of Fame Award by Clemson University’s Department of Construction Science and Management. The…
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Sam Mabry receives Jeter E. Rhodes, Jr. Trial Lawyer of the Year Award
March 1, 2017
At the South Carolina American Board of Trial Advocates’ annual meeting and black-tie dinner, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd shareholder H. Sam Mabry III was awarded the 2016 Jeter E. Rhodes, Jr.…
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Announcing new summer program for teens
March 1, 2017
Open House Announcing new summer program for teens led by dozens of business experts Open House to be held at NEXT Innovation Center on March 13, 2017, 5:00-7:00 p.m. GREENVILLE,…
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Ogletree Deakins opens in Paris
March 1, 2017
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, expanded its international presence today by opening an office in Paris, France. Ogletree Deakins’ Paris office broadens…
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SC Arts Commission announces 2017 Verner Award recipients
March 1, 2017
The South Carolina Arts Commission announces the 2017 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts, the highest honor the state presents in the arts. Established in 1972, the annual…
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Davis & Floyd welcomes engineering students for cooperative education programs
February 28, 2017
Davis & Floyd welcomed six new engineering students to the firm’s spring 2017 co-op and internship program. The program is for civil engineering majors at South Carolina colleges and universities…
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Davis & Floyd wins Engineering Excellence award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina
February 28, 2017
GREENWOOD, SC – Davis & Floyd is pleased to announce they have received an Engineering Excellence award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) for their…
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BRIGHT+CO Marketing adds integrated media specialist
February 28, 2017
GREENVILLE. SC – BRIGHT+CO Marketing announced that Charner Caroline Creecy has joined the company as integrated media specialist. Prior to joining BRIGHT+CO, Creecy worked as senior communications manager at The…
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Southern Home & Garden Show
February 28, 2017
March 3-5 at TD Convention Center GREENVILLE, SC – The Southern Home & Garden Show, produced by the Home Builders Association of Greenville and presented by Jeff Lynch Appliance, will…
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ESA Renewables launching new Aiken County solar operations
February 28, 2017
Company constructing $11 Million Utility-scale Solar Farm ESA Renewables, an alternative energy provider, will be constructing a new, utility-scale solar farm in Aiken County. The development is expected to bring…
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Clarius Mobile Health and North American Rescue inks deal to distribute rugged, wireless ultrasound to US federal government agencies
February 28, 2017
Affordable, handheld ultrasound scanners are ideal for challenging environments where access to ultrasound is often critical Clarius Mobile Health, a digital healthcare company today announced that it has signed an…
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ArtFields® marks fifth year with more interactive events
February 28, 2017
LAKE CITY, SC – ArtFields® marks its fifth year with bigger cash prizes, an expanded Makers Market, more “meet-the-artist” opportunities, and a full lineup of activities, food and musical performances…
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ArtFields® marks fifth year with more interactive events
February 28, 2017
LAKE CITY, SC – ArtFields® marks its fifth year with bigger cash prizes, an expanded Makers Market, more “meet-the-artist” opportunities, and a full lineup of activities, food and musical performances…
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Tucanos Brazilian Grill welcomes new General Manager
February 28, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Tucanos Brazilian Grill introduces John Ramm as the General Manager in their recently opened Magnolia Point restaurant. Ramm brings extensive restaurant industry experience to the Tucanos leadership team,…
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Taco N’ Tequila Fiesta coming to The Old Cigar Warehouse
February 28, 2017
Tapping into the region’s growing appreciation and love for tacos and good tequila, High Spirits Events is hosting the first Tacos n’ Tequila Fiesta in downtown Greenville presented by Lunazul…
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TD Charitable Foundation gives $250,000 to International African American Museum
February 27, 2017
The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank® has provided $250,000 to the International African American Museum’s Center for Family History, where African…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 27
February 27, 2017
Theatrical grosses from Rentrak Week of 02/24/2017 to 03/02/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wknd Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Get Out R Universal 1 2,781 $33,377,060 $33,377,060…
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Greenville Country Club announces 2017 Board of Governors
February 27, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Country Club elected its 2017 Board of Governors at its recent annual meeting of the club’s members. Officers serve a one-year term under the Club’s…
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Greenville City Fire Department announces partnership with CPI Security
February 27, 2017
The Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) is partnering with CPI Security on an initiative to help young men and women prepare for a career in the fire service. CPI Security provided…
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GSSM accepting applications for its GoSciTech residential summer camps
February 27, 2017
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for GoSciTech, its week-long, residential, STEM camps for rising 8th – 10th graders on GSSM’s Hartsville…
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