Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP launches certified Legal Project Management team
February 22, 2017
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announced the launch of the firm’s Legal Project Management team. Leading the team are Fred M. Wood Jr., Evan M. Sauda, and Doug Woods, all of whom…
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Royster named a 2017 Education Week Leader To Learn From
February 22, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Greenville County Schools Superintendent Dr. W. Burke Royster is one of 14 district leaders from across the nation to be named a 2017 Education Week Leader To…
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Garlington Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces two new associates
February 22, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Lois Large and Ashley Autrey have joined the company’s Garlington Road office as sales associates. Originally from Michigan,…
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SecureGate Ports approved for DHS Qualified Technology List
February 22, 2017
SecureGate Ports, an integrated identification management solution for port security, has earned approval for the Department of Homeland Security’s Qualified Technology List (QTL). Developed by idSoftware — an identification software…
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Jackson wins six ADDY Awards
February 22, 2017
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, received three Gold and three Silver ADDY Awards during the 2017 awards competition hosted by the…
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CBRE announces 2016 top producers in South Carolina
February 22, 2017CBRE celebrates achievement in 2016 with the announcement of top producers in South Carolina. We are pleased to congratulate all these tremendous professionals, each of whom continues to set the…
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CBRE announces 2016 top producers in South Carolina
February 22, 2017
CBRE celebrates achievement in 2016 with the announcement of top producers in South Carolina. We are pleased to congratulate all these tremendous professionals, each of whom continues to set the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Garlington Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces two new associates
February 22, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Lois Large and Ashley Autrey have joined the company’s Garlington Road office as sales associates. Originally from Michigan,…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
SecureGate Ports approved for DHS Qualified Technology List
February 22, 2017
SecureGate Ports, an integrated identification management solution for port security, has earned approval for the Department of Homeland Security’s Qualified Technology List (QTL). Developed by idSoftware — an identification software…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: government, on-the-move
Jackson wins six ADDY Awards
February 22, 2017
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, received three Gold and three Silver ADDY Awards during the 2017 awards competition hosted by the…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse names Corporate and Social Sales Manager
February 21, 2017
The Old Cigar Warehouse has promoted Courtney Hamilton to the venue’s new Corporate and Social Sales Manager. Hamilton began her career with Liquid Catering as an intern in 2016. She…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP partner Kevin McCarrell recognized as “Bankruptcy and Debtor/Creditor Law Specialist” by the South Carolina Supreme Court
February 21, 2017
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announced that M. Kevin McCarrell, a partner in the firm’s Greenville office, has been certified as a specialist in the field of Bankruptcy and Debtor/Creditor Law…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers represent local real estate transactions in January
February 21, 2017
Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices represented the following area real estate transactions for January of 2017: Sales Greenville: Sammy DuBose of Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine…
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Tom Marchant of The Marchant Co. to represent New Woodland Park
February 21, 2017
It’s been decades since a neighborhood of this magnitude has become available. 7.662 acres, bordered by Woodland Way, Southland Ave and Newman Street (off of McDaniel Avenue) will become a…
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Wilderness Skills School moves to Greenville County
February 21, 2017
EarthSkills, LLC, a wilderness self-reliance school, recently moved to its new teaching site on 10 acres in Pelzer, S.C. Their newly expanded program of study began in February with Survival…
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Furman Capital Advisors, a division of NAI Earle Furman, announces the following transactions: Sales
February 21, 2017
Peter Couchell, CCIM and Robert Schmidt of Furman Capital Advisors, the investment division of NAI Earle Furman, represented the purchaser in acquiring Knox Abbott Village, a 6,300 SF retail investment…
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Hughes Commercial Properties unveils new event space in downtown Greenville
February 21, 2017
Hughes Commercial Properties, a real estate development firm in Greenville, S.C., is pleased to unveil Avenue, a new event space in downtown Greenville. Located on the sixth floor of 110…
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Students and schools across the country awarded for kindness
February 21, 201710x digital Gives 4th Place Award to Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School Student to aid Peruvian Orphanage Couponbox announced three winners today for its First Annual Kid Kindness Month…
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New hire for The Old Cigar Warehouse
February 21, 2017
The Old Cigar Warehouse has promoted Courtney Hamilton to the venue’s new Corporate and Social Sales Manager. Hamilton began her career with Liquid Catering as an intern in 2016. She…
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SYNNEX Corporation announces five executives named to CRN Channel Chiefs
February 21, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), a leading Technology Solutions distributor, announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named five SYNNEX executives to its prestigious list…
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First Choice member scholarship applications due March 15
February 21, 2017
First Choice by Select Health of South Carolina is offering two scholarships to qualified applicants who are furthering their education or pursuing a second career in 2017. The annual First…
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First Choice member scholarship applications due March 15
February 21, 2017
First Choice by Select Health of South Carolina is offering two scholarships to qualified applicants who are furthering their education or pursuing a second career in 2017. The annual First…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, health-care, on-the-move
Students and schools across the country awarded for kindness
February 21, 201710x digital Gives 4th Place Award to Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School Student to aid Peruvian Orphanage Couponbox announced three winners today for its First Annual Kid Kindness Month…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move, philanthropy
New hire for The Old Cigar Warehouse
February 21, 2017
The Old Cigar Warehouse has promoted Courtney Hamilton to the venue’s new Corporate and Social Sales Manager. Hamilton began her career with Liquid Catering as an intern in 2016. She…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes two new employees
February 20, 2017
Infinity Marketing welcomes new Social Media Coordinator, Bethany Sparks Kern, and Senior Copywriter, Leslie Westlake. Kern joins Infinity after seven years of fund development, marketing, and social media…
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State’s auto industry gets double dose of prestige with high-profile awards
February 20, 2017
South Carolina’s automotive industry and Clemson University’s reputation are receiving a double shot of prestige with the news that two automotive engineers are bringing home high-profile awards that recognize their…
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BRIGHT+CO adds client services lead to team
February 20, 2017
BRIGHT+CO Marketing announced that Peyton Burke Lewis has joined the company as client services lead, where she will head up the account and project teams to provide strategic oversight and…
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Duke Energy appoints new VP of federal government affairs and strategic policy
February 20, 2017
Duke Energy has appointed Louis Renjel as its new vice president of federal government affairs and strategic policy, overseeing federal affairs; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and gas policy; environmental and…
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Carolyn Silver named director of Furman’s Bridges to a Brighter Future
February 20, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Carolyn Silver has been named director of Furman’s college access and success program, Bridges to a Brighter Future. Her appointment begins March 1. Silver brings more than…
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UPS honors South Carolina drivers for 25 years of safe driving
February 20, 2017
UPS announced that 25 elite drivers from South Carolina are among 1,575 newly inducted worldwide into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25…
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UPS honors South Carolina drivers for 25 years of safe driving
February 20, 2017
UPS announced that 25 elite drivers from South Carolina are among 1,575 newly inducted worldwide into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25…
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Hundreds of South Carolina nonprofit leaders set to convene in Columbia
February 20, 2017Hundreds of South Carolina nonprofit leaders set to convene in Columbia Columbia will be this year’s host city for the 2017 SC Nonprofit Summit and it’s just around the corner.…
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Sue Schneider receives United Way of the Piedmont’s Morgan Award
February 20, 2017
United Way of the Piedmont (UWP) is excited to announce that Sue Scheider is the 2017 recipient of The Morgan Award. The Morgan Award is given annually to United Way…
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BANDWAGON names Holmes as COO
February 20, 2017
BANDWAGON, a sports technology and ticketing company that is changing the face of the college gameday experience, has named Samotria Holmes as chief operating officer. Holmes joins BANDWAGON with ten…
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Shine the Light Nonprofit Forums kicks off 2017 program on March 1 at Zen
February 20, 2017
DNA Creative Communications, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greenville, the United Way of Greenville County and the Hollingsworth Funds, announces the launch event for its 2017 Shine the…
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Sue Schneider receives United Way of the Piedmont’s Morgan Award
February 20, 2017
United Way of the Piedmont (UWP) is excited to announce that Sue Scheider is the 2017 recipient of The Morgan Award. The Morgan Award is given annually to United Way…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Hundreds of South Carolina nonprofit leaders set to convene in Columbia
February 20, 2017
Hundreds of South Carolina nonprofit leaders set to convene in Columbia Columbia will be this year’s host city for the 2017 SC Nonprofit Summit and it’s just around the corner.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Shine the Light Nonprofit Forums kicks off 2017 program on March 1 at Zen
February 20, 2017
DNA Creative Communications, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greenville, the United Way of Greenville County and the Hollingsworth Funds, announces the launch event for its 2017 Shine the…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
BANDWAGON names Holmes as COO
February 20, 2017
BANDWAGON, a sports technology and ticketing company that is changing the face of the college gameday experience, has named Samotria Holmes as chief operating officer. Holmes joins BANDWAGON with ten…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
Habitat Greenville raises walls on first home in new Veterans Build program
February 17, 2017
On Thursday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and the Waldrop family celebrated a milestone – the wall raising for the Waldrop family’s future home, which also marks the first…
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Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch distributes $33,500 to local ministry partners
February 17, 2017
Holy Cross Episcopal Church announced that all of the proceeds from the 2016 Pumpkin Patch have been distributed to 10 charitable organizations in the Upstate, which will share in a…
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Sonoco to acquire Peninsula Packaging Company
February 17, 2017
Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Peninsula Packaging Company for approximately $230 million in cash. Peninsula, which…
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Sonoco to acquire Peninsula Packaging Company
February 17, 2017
Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Peninsula Packaging Company for approximately $230 million in cash. Peninsula, which…
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Retired Lt. Gen. Shuler to talk about the Eighth Air Force at museum
February 17, 2017
E.G. “Buck” Shuler Jr. celebrated his fifth birthday in Venezuela, where his father was an engineer building roads for the oil industry. The next day, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor,…
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Retired Lt. Gen. Shuler to talk about the Eighth Air Force at museum
February 17, 2017
E.G. “Buck” Shuler Jr. celebrated his fifth birthday in Venezuela, where his father was an engineer building roads for the oil industry. The next day, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor,…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: military, on-the-move
Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch distributes $33,500 to local ministry partners
February 17, 2017
Holy Cross Episcopal Church announced that all of the proceeds from the 2016 Pumpkin Patch have been distributed to 10 charitable organizations in the Upstate, which will share in a…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Habitat Greenville raises walls on first home in new Veterans Build program
February 17, 2017
On Thursday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and the Waldrop family celebrated a milestone – the wall raising for the Waldrop family’s future home, which also marks the first…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Verizon Wireless expanding Greenville County operations
February 16, 2017
Company Investing $3.5 Million And Creating 260 New Jobs In Upstate Growth Verizon Wireless, the nation’s largest provider of telecommunications products and services, is expanding its existing operations in Greenville…
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Verizon Wireless expanding Greenville County operations
February 16, 2017
Company Investing $3.5 Million And Creating 260 New Jobs In Upstate Growth Verizon Wireless, the nation’s largest provider of telecommunications products and services, is expanding its existing operations in Greenville…
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Marc Warren joins GMC as Vice President, Senior Architect
February 16, 2017
Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood (GMC) announced that Marc Warren, AIA, has joined the firm as Vice President and Senior Architect, launching the firm’s newest office in Columbia, S.C. A seasoned…
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