Top Grossing Movies – April 3
April 3, 2017
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 03/31/2017 to 04/06/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wknd Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Boss Baby PG 20th Century Fox 1 3,773…
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Tacos n’ Tequila Fiesta to debut this week in Greenville
April 3, 2017
Sixteen Upstate restaurants will be serving up their best recipes at the first Tacos n’ Tequila Fiesta at The Old Cigar Warehouse this weekend. Presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila,…
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South Atlantic Canners investing in Lee County facility
April 3, 2017
Company Investing $13 Million To Expand Existing Bishopville Operation South Atlantic Canners, Inc., a Coca-Cola production cooperative that includes several Coca-Cola bottlers, is expanding its Bishopville operations in Lee County.…
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South Atlantic Canners investing in Lee County facility
April 3, 2017
Company Investing $13 Million To Expand Existing Bishopville Operation South Atlantic Canners, Inc., a Coca-Cola production cooperative that includes several Coca-Cola bottlers, is expanding its Bishopville operations in Lee County.…
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Through telemedicine, Doctors Care reaches patients in every SC County
April 3, 2017
Doctors Care urgent care, founded in Columbia in 1981 as South Carolina’s first urgent care organization, has now seen patients in every county in the state with its telemedicine platform,…
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Through telemedicine, Doctors Care reaches patients in every SC County
April 3, 2017
Doctors Care urgent care, founded in Columbia in 1981 as South Carolina’s first urgent care organization, has now seen patients in every county in the state with its telemedicine platform,…
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O’Neal Inc. hires Helpdesk Technician
April 3, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired George Koutroulias as Helpdesk Technician. Koutroulias has more than 10 years of information technology experience.…
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Tacos n’ Tequila Fiesta to debut this week in Greenville
April 3, 2017
Sixteen Upstate restaurants will be serving up their best recipes at the first Tacos n’ Tequila Fiesta at The Old Cigar Warehouse this weekend. Presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila,…
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United Community Banks announces annual meeting of shareholders
March 31, 2017United Community Banks, Inc. announced that it will host its annual shareholders’ meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at The Ridges Resort in Young Harris, Georgia. United’s…
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ReWa’s bond rating goes up
March 31, 2017
Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) has announced that Moody’s Investors Service upgraded the Agency’s credit rating on senior-lien revenue bonds one notch to Aa1 from Aa2 and upgraded the junior-lien revenue…
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Conductor, Performer, Director of Bands Dan Turner iducted into American Bandmasters Association
March 30, 2017
Dr. Daniel Turner, professor and Director of Bands at Bob Jones University, was inducted into the American Bandmasters Association at the annual convention in Lexington, Kentucky, March 8-11, 2017. Founded…
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Cancer Society of Greenville County names new Chairman of the Board of Directors
March 30, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – The Board of Directors of the Cancer Society of Greenville announced the election of Brad Halter as the Chairman of the Board. Brad Halter is the chairman…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP partner Thomas Epting recognized by IP Stars
March 30, 2017
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP Partner Thomas W. Epting was recently recognized in the 2017 edition of IP Stars, produced by Managing Intellectual Property magazine. IP Stars uses client and peer…
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International trade attorney Joseph Rohe receives Certified Customs Specialist designation
March 30, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP Attorney Joseph W. Rohe recently received the Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation from the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc. The…
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Public finance tax attorney Marc Oberdorff joins Pope Flynn
March 30, 2017
Marc Oberdorff, a public finance tax attorney with more than thirty years of experience in public finance and federal tax issues, has joined Pope Flynn, a South Carolina-based law firm…
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Greenlink partnering with iMAGINE Upstate & Ten at the Top to offer fare free day
March 30, 2017
Greenlink is partnering with iMAGINE Upstate and Ten at the Top to offer Fare Free Day on Saturday, April 1. Fare Free Day is designed to coincide with the…
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Anderson Campus celebrates 10th Anniversary
March 30, 2017Tri-County Technical College marked the 10th anniversary of the opening of its first community campus – the Anderson Campus – Monday with a celebration of accomplishments and a look ahead…
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Luna Rosa Gelato Cafe launches Alexa app
March 30, 2017
It sounds like a great problem for a restaurant to have — daily calls asking about the gelato flavors of the day. But with up to 24 flavors and dozens of calls…
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Conductor, Performer, Director of Bands Dan Turner inducted into American Bandmasters Association
March 30, 2017
Dr. Daniel Turner, professor and Director of Bands at Bob Jones University, was inducted into the American Bandmasters Association at the annual convention in Lexington, Kentucky, March 8-11, 2017. Founded…
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2017 Rose Ball committee announces ball’s decorations theme
March 30, 2017
September 15 Ball to showcase the Palette of the Rose The 2017 Rose Ball Committee has chosen The Palette of the Rose as the theme for the decorations of the…
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CDS Cornhole Derby this Saturday
March 30, 2017The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) is hosting their second annual Cornhole Derby this Saturday, April 1st, at the Trailblazer Park in Travelers Rest. Registration is at 1:00pm, and games…
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Michelin, Tri-County announce Manufacturing Scholars Program designed to build and grow the workforce
March 30, 2017
ANDERSON, SC – The 10th anniversary celebration of Tri-County Technical College’s Anderson Campus, its first community campus, included the launch of a pilot Manufacturing Scholars Program with Michelin North America…
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Transportation grants available to provide more direct access to work, training
March 30, 2017
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) are making $600,000 in grants available to implement or expand existing public transportation to give…
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Transportation grants available to provide more direct access to work, training
March 30, 2017
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) are making $600,000 in grants available to implement or expand existing public transportation to give…
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Luna Rosa Gelato Cafe launches Alexa app
March 30, 2017
It sounds like a great problem for a restaurant to have?—?daily calls asking about the gelato flavors of the day. But with up to 24 flavors and dozens of calls…
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Teach For America—South Carolina announces new advisory board members
March 29, 2017
Teach For America—South Carolina announced the appointment of David Haythe, senior advisor at Morgan Stanley and Company; Tommy Preston, director of national strategy and engagement at Boeing South Carolina; Mark…
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Teach For America—South Carolina announces new advisory board members
March 29, 2017
Teach For America—South Carolina announced the appointment of David Haythe, senior advisor at Morgan Stanley and Company; Tommy Preston, director of national strategy and engagement at Boeing South Carolina; Mark…
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E4 Carolinas opens Charleston office on Clemson campus
March 29, 2017
E4 Carolinas, the trade association for Carolina energy companies and organizations, is opening its Charleston office with the assistance of Clemson University. The E4 Carolinas Charleston office will be located…
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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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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, 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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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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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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