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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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South Carolina United Teal & White coalition raises cervical cancer awareness
February 27, 2017More than 100 members of the South Carolina United Teal & White initiative demonstrated their support for cervical cancer awareness and prevention January 18th at the South Carolina State House…
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South Carolina United Teal & White coalition raises cervical cancer awareness
February 27, 2017More than 100 members of the South Carolina United Teal & White initiative demonstrated their support for cervical cancer awareness and prevention January 18th at the South Carolina State House…
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HAMILTON coming to the Peace Center in 2018 as part of 2018-19 Broadway Season
February 26, 2017
The national tour of the Broadway musical HAMILTON will play Greenville’s Peace Center in 2018 as part of the 2018-2019 Broadway season, it was announced by producer Jeffrey Seller and…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® announces top producers for January
February 26, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® announces the top producers from each of its residential sales offices for the month of January. These agents and teams earned the highest…
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Jodie Grace joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg
February 26, 2017
SPARTANBURG, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Jodie Grace as an Experience Manager to its Spartanburg office. Jodie joins Coldwell Banker Caine with both a BA and MA from…
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Dine alongside trailblazing S.C. women at inaugural WREN Luncheon at the Seibels House
February 26, 2017
Columbia, SC – On International Women’s Day, Wed. March 8, the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN) will offer a unique opportunity to sit alongside some of S.C.’s most accomplished…
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Brooke Taylor joins the Anderson office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
February 26, 2017
ANDERSON, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Brooke Taylor has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. She is the…
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16 local companies volunteer to help create U.S. Military History Museum
February 26, 2017
“Construction has begun on the U.S. Military History Museum and Education Center thanks to the generosity of 16 local companies that have donated professional services and products,” according to Joe…
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Brooke Taylor joins the Anderson office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
February 26, 2017
ANDERSON, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Brooke Taylor has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. She is the…
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Dine alongside trailblazing S.C. women at inaugural WREN Luncheon at the Seibels House
February 26, 2017
Columbia, SC – On International Women’s Day, Wed. March 8, the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN) will offer a unique opportunity to sit alongside some of S.C.’s most accomplished…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® announces top producers for January
February 26, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® announces the top producers from each of its residential sales offices for the month of January. These agents and teams earned the highest…
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16 local companies volunteer to help create U.S. Military History Museum
February 26, 2017
“Construction has begun on the U.S. Military History Museum and Education Center thanks to the generosity of 16 local companies that have donated professional services and products,” according to Joe…
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Sam Tisdale named director of Furman Center for Corporate and Professional Development
February 24, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Sam Tisdale has been named director of the Center for Corporate and Professional Development at Furman University. In his new role, which began in January, Tisdale oversees…
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CBRE brokers sale of Office Park Patewood in Greenville
February 24, 2017
CBRE Group, Inc. announced the sale of Office Park Patewood in Greenville, SC. Patrick Gildea and Tripp Sellers exclusively represented the seller, New York-based Garrison Investment Group, in the transaction.…
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CBRE brokers sale of Office Park Patewood in Greenville
February 23, 2017
CBRE Group, Inc. announced the sale of Office Park Patewood in Greenville, SC. Patrick Gildea and Tripp Sellers exclusively represented the seller, New York-based Garrison Investment Group, in the transaction.…
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Black Belt Attitude School opens two new locations – makes strategic acquisition
February 23, 2017
The Upstate’s leading taekwondo academy and American Taekwondo Association (“ATA”) affiliate Black Belt Attitude School (“BBAS”) has opened its fourth and fifth area schools at 1791 Woodruff Road in Greenville…
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Black Belt Attitude School opens two new locations – makes strategic acquisition
February 23, 2017
The Upstate’s leading taekwondo academy and American Taekwondo Association (“ATA”) affiliate Black Belt Attitude School (“BBAS”) has opened its fourth and fifth area schools at 1791 Woodruff Road in Greenville…
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Couple establishes endowed scholarship for political science, business majors
February 22, 2017
A random encounter in statistics class turned into a harmonious union for Gary Gaulin ’79 and his wife, Jody Guy Gaulin ’78. The couple has established a new endowed scholarship…
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South Carolina online business filings system launches
February 22, 2017
Secretary of State Mark Hammond has announced that organizations in South Carolina can now file more than 150 official business forms through a new online service built in partnership with SC.gov.…
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