Greenville Women Giving Awards $70,000 to Urban League of the Upstate for Right Steps Juvenile Diversion Program
May 10, 2017
Greenville Women Giving has awarded a $70,000 grant to expand Right Steps, a signature program addressing juvenile diversion in Greenville County. The gift will allow the Urban League of the…
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Statement from Greenville Chamber President/CEO Carlos Phillips
May 10, 2017
Today, South Carolina legislators passed a road-funding bill that will provide a reliable, steady revenue stream for repairs and construction for our state’s roads and bridges. According to Greenville Chamber…
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Dominion Foundation supports 4-H Junior Naturalist program
May 10, 2017
Clemson University has received a $5,000 environmental stewardship grant from the Dominion Foundation to support a new Junior Naturalist program developed by South Carolina 4-H. Through the 4-H Junior Naturalist…
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Rebuild Upstate gets $52,000 from Greenville Women Giving
May 10, 2017
Rebuild Upstate was awarded $52,000 Tuesday by Greenville Women Giving. The money will provide critical home repairs for 49 more homes in the community. The non-profit agency specializes in home…
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Jackson hires Logan Rice as account coordinator
May 10, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has hired Logan Rice as account coordinator. A graduate of the University of…
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The Silverfern Group makes follow-on investment into Broad River Power Holdings
May 10, 2017
The Silverfern Group, a leader in global direct investment, announced that it has completed a follow-on investment into Silverfern portfolio company Broad River Power Holdings, an 878MW dual-fuel, simple-cycle gas…
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Kopis announces hire of Sales Director
May 10, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Kopis, the largest and oldest customer software development firm in the region based out of Greenville, S.C., has hired Doug Bonestroo as Sales Director. With an experienced…
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TD Bank announces continued commitment as presenting sponsor of Artisphere
May 10, 2017
TD Bank has announced their commitment to continue as the presenting sponsor of Artisphere for another three years. The bank has been the presenting sponsor of Artisphere since the festival’s…
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Michelin Group recognized by Forbes as “America’s Best Employer” in automotive industry
May 10, 2017
Michelin Group, a global leader in sustainable mobility and innovation, today announced it has been selected by Forbes magazine as one of “America’s Best Employers” for 2017. On this year’s…
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School communications leaders named to SC/NSPRA executive board
May 10, 2017The South Carolina Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (SC/NSPRA), the largest statewide organization devoted to effective school communications, held its annual business meeting and awards program on…
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GVLtoday’s leadership team to speak at Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails
May 10, 2017
Digital news platform connects readers to community through collaboration, growing readership Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for independent agencies and freelancers in the creative services fields as well as corporate…
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GreenWood, Inc. reaches 5 million safe hours at Merck
May 10, 2017
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance and construction solutions provider, celebrates a major safety milestone of 5 million safe work hours at their Merck project site in Elkton, Virginia. GreenWood…
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United Community Bank returns for second year as presenting sponsor of Antiques, Fine Art & Design Weekend
May 10, 2017
Bank continues Community Partnership with Greenville County Museum of Art United Community Bank announced today it will return as the 2017 presenting sponsor of the Antiques, Fine Art & Design…
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Crawford Strategy promotes employees in Account Services and Operations
May 10, 2017
Crawford Strategy, a full-service agency committed to providing strategic and creative communications solutions to a wide variety of organizations, has promoted Anna Simmons to Account Executive and Jaqueline Vaughn to…
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Wells Fargo raises walls of Habitat Home
May 10, 2017
On Friday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and corporate partner Wells Fargo raised the walls of the latest home to be built in Habitat’s Grace Point community. The home…
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KEMET reports preliminary fourth quarter and fiscal year 2017 results
May 10, 2017
KEMET Corporation, a leading global supplier of electronic components, reported preliminary results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2017. Net sales of $197.5 million for the…
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Crawford Strategy promotes employees in Account Services and Operations
May 10, 2017
Crawford Strategy, a full-service agency committed to providing strategic and creative communications solutions to a wide variety of organizations, has promoted Anna Simmons to Account Executive and Jaqueline Vaughn to…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
GVLtoday’s leadership team to speak at Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails
May 10, 2017
Digital news platform connects readers to community through collaboration, growing readership Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for independent agencies and freelancers in the creative services fields as well as corporate…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
Jackson hires Logan Rice as account coordinator
May 10, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has hired Logan Rice as account coordinator. A graduate of the University of…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
Wells Fargo raises walls of Habitat Home
May 10, 2017
On Friday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and corporate partner Wells Fargo raised the walls of the latest home to be built in Habitat’s Grace Point community. The home…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
School communications leaders named to SC/NSPRA executive board
May 10, 2017
The South Carolina Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (SC/NSPRA), the largest statewide organization devoted to effective school communications, held its annual business meeting and awards program on…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
Rebuild Upstate gets $52,000 from Greenville Women Giving
May 10, 2017
Rebuild Upstate was awarded $52,000 Tuesday by Greenville Women Giving. The money will provide critical home repairs for 49 more homes in the community. The non-profit agency specializes in home…
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United Community Bank returns for second year as presenting sponsor of Antiques, Fine Art & Design Weekend
May 10, 2017
Bank continues Community Partnership with Greenville County Museum of Art United Community Bank announced today it will return as the 2017 presenting sponsor of the Antiques, Fine Art & Design…
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GreenWood, Inc. reaches 5 million safe hours at Merck
May 10, 2017
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance and construction solutions provider, celebrates a major safety milestone of 5 million safe work hours at their Merck project site in Elkton, Virginia. GreenWood…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
Spartanburg Water celebrates Drinking Water Week
May 8, 2017
Spartanburg Water, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and water professionals across North America kicked off Drinking Water Week with the theme “Your Water – To Know it is to…
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Top Grossing Movies – May 8
May 8, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 05/05/2017 to 05/11/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 PG13 Disney 1 4,347…
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Top Grossing Movies – May 8
May 8, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 05/05/2017 to 05/11/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 PG13 Disney 1 4,347…
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Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors announces top producers for April
May 8, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® announces the top producers from each of its residential sales offices for the month of April. These agents and teams earned the highest…
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United Community Bank recognized for highest customer satisfaction in Southeast by J.D. Power
May 8, 2017
United receives award for fourth consecutive year United Community Bank has been recognized for the highest customer satisfaction score in the Southeast by the J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Retail Banking…
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The Capital Corporation advises SolBright Renewable Energy, LLC on its sale to Arkados Group, Inc.
May 8, 2017Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of SolBright Renewable Energy (“SolBright”, headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina) to Arkados Group (“Arkados”, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey). SolBright…
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Trevor Noah to perform at the Peace Center Oct. 8
May 8, 2017
Comedian Trevor Noah will perform at the Peace Center on Sunday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. Trevor Noah is the most successful comedian in Africa and is the host of…
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Precious Cargo: Collins & Lacy, P.C. calls on community to donate items for foster children
May 8, 2017
Statewide Law Firm Partners with SCYAP on “Precious Cargo” Collection May is National Foster Care Month, and to promote awareness, Collins & Lacy, P.C. is again teaming up with the…
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Precious Cargo: Collins & Lacy, P.C. calls on community to donate items for foster children
May 8, 2017
Statewide Law Firm Partners with SCYAP on “Precious Cargo” Collection May is National Foster Care Month, and to promote awareness, Collins & Lacy, P.C. is again teaming up with the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
Liquid Catering adds new Sales Manager
May 8, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Liquid Catering has named Jennifer Fowlkes as Sales Manager of the Upstate’s premier special event bartending company. A native of Greenville, Fowlkes graduated from College of Charleston…
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The Capital Corporation advises SolBright Renewable Energy, LLC on its sale to Arkados Group, Inc.
May 8, 2017
Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of SolBright Renewable Energy (“SolBright”, headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina) to Arkados Group (“Arkados”, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey). SolBright…
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United Community Bank recognized for highest customer satisfaction in Southeast by J.D. Power
May 8, 2017
United receives award for fourth consecutive year United Community Bank has been recognized for the highest customer satisfaction score in the Southeast by the J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Retail Banking…
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Liquid Catering adds new Sales Manager
May 8, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Liquid Catering has named Jennifer Fowlkes as Sales Manager of the Upstate’s premier special event bartending company. A native of Greenville, Fowlkes graduated from College of Charleston…
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Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors announces top producers for April
May 8, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® announces the top producers from each of its residential sales offices for the month of April. These agents and teams earned the highest…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
GrandSouth Bancorporation reports earnings for the first quarter of 2017
May 7, 2017
GrandSouth Bancorporation (OTCQB: GRRB), the holding company for GrandSouth Bank, announced that net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 was $95 thousand compared to $1.5 million during the…
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Furman University holds 2017 graduation exercises
May 7, 2017Furman University awarded 697 undergraduate and master’s degrees and presented its top academic honors during graduation exercises Saturday, May 6. Approximately 4,600 people attended the commencement activities in Timmons Arena.…
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Air Quality Awareness Week: Voluntary efforts result in improved Upstate air quality
May 6, 2017
The American Lung Association has released their 2017 State of the Air rankings and the Upstate South Carolina region is continuing to see the ratings for counties within the region…
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TD Bank Bucks program awards funding to local farmers
May 6, 2017
The TD Saturday Market presented by Greenville Health System marks its 15THseason May 6, providing farm-fresh produce, baked goods, meats, cheeses, seafood and other specialty foods to Main Street in…
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Greenville Zoo introducing new additions to zoo family
May 6, 2017
Oz and Evita, the Greenville Zoo’s ocelot pair, welcomed their second litter on March 8 – an announcement zoo staff has delayed making until now to give the two kittens…
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Anderson University names founding chair for proposed School of Physical Therapy
May 6, 2017
Upstate’s first PT School under development in Greenville Anderson’s plans for the first School of Physical Therapy in the upper half of South Carolina got a boost this fall with…
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Sandra Williams receives Adjunct Faculty Presidential Award at Tri-County Technical College
May 6, 2017Sandra Williams, a certified surgical technician who teaches in Tri-County Technical College’s Surgical Technology program, received the College’s 2017 Adjunct Faculty Presidential Award today (May 4). This award is given…
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The Reserve at Lake Keowee to Build New Fitness Center
May 6, 2017
Steady new home construction, community growth driving first-in-class facility The Reserve at Lake Keowee is constructing a new fitness center for the community’s Members and their guests, with a grand…
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Immedion keeps WYNIT distribution always on
May 6, 2017
WYNIT Distribution, a leading North American wholesale distributor of emerging technology and products, relies on Immedion, a premiere provider of data center services including Cloud, colocation and managed services, to…
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Two organizations receive $400,000 to help inmates return to workforce
May 6, 2017
The State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) awarded more than $400,000 in grants to two organizations which will provide employment skills training to inmates, enhancing their chances of finding work upon…
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Two organizations receive $400,000 to help inmates return to workforce
May 6, 2017
The State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) awarded more than $400,000 in grants to two organizations which will provide employment skills training to inmates, enhancing their chances of finding work upon…
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First woman among three engineers to receive highest college honor
May 6, 2017
Atlanta attorney Janine Anthony Bowen is the first woman to receive the highest honor bestowed by Clemson University’s College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. Bowen was among three engineering…
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