U.S. Senate confirms Gov. Nikki Haley as ambassador to the United Nations
January 25, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Governor Nikki Haley was confirmed by the United States Senate as the next U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Upon confirmation, the governor stepped down to…
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Graham signs onto Obamacare replacement plan
January 25, 2017
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), a supporter of repealing Obamacare, has signed on as a cosponsor of the Patient Freedom Act of 2017. The legislation is the second half…
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Graham signs onto Obamacare replacement plan
January 25, 2017
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), a supporter of repealing Obamacare, has signed on as a cosponsor of the Patient Freedom Act of 2017. The legislation is the second half…
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SCRA announces appointment of new directors
January 25, 2017
Director of Industry Programs and SC EPSCoR/IDeA Program Director recently hired SCRA welcomes Mr. Cole Dudley as Director of Industry Programs and Dr. Nadim Aziz as Director of South Carolina’s…
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SCRA announces appointment of new directors
January 25, 2017Director of Industry Programs and SC EPSCoR/IDeA Program Director recently hired SCRA welcomes Mr. Cole Dudley as Director of Industry Programs and Dr. Nadim Aziz as Director of South Carolina’s…
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Complete PR welcomes Walton as intern
January 25, 2017
Complete Public Relations has welcomed Taylor Walton to the team as their spring 2017 intern. Walton is currently a senior at Clemson University where she will receive a B.S. in…
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Former S.C. House Majority Leader Kenny Bingham receives Order of the Palmetto
January 25, 2017
Former South Carolina House Majority Leader Kenneth A. “Kenny” Bingham has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, in recognition of his extraordinary work and…
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NFIB: Small business looks forward to working with McMaster as governor
January 24, 2017
Ben Homeyer, South Carolina state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, released the following statement today on Henry McMaster’s becoming governor of South Carolina: “Our small-business members want…
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Former S.C. House Majority Leader Kenny Bingham receives Order of the Palmetto
January 24, 2017Former South Carolina House Majority Leader Kenneth A. “Kenny” Bingham has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, in recognition of his extraordinary work and…
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The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce announces the launch of OneSpartanburg
January 24, 2017
On behalf of a 52-member steering committee and the thousands of community members who contributed to the planning process, the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce announces the launch of the…
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Southern First reports results for 2016
January 24, 2017Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.3 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for…
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O’Neal expands food and beverage capabilities
January 24, 2017
O’Neal, Inc., an integrated design and construction firm, has announced expanded capabilities for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods markets. The company is launching a Food and Beverage Strategic…
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Jackson hires Emily Weier as intern
January 24, 2017
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second- largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has selected Emily Weier to participate in the company’s spring internship program. A senior at…
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Bob Jones Academy named state co-champion in international robotics competition
January 24, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Bob Jones Academy (BJA) fielded 10 teams in the Wonder League Robotics Competition, an international coding competition with nearly 5,400 teams participating from 53 countries, and were…
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Bob Jones Academy named state co-champion in international robotics competition
January 24, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Bob Jones Academy (BJA) fielded 10 teams in the Wonder League Robotics Competition, an international coding competition with nearly 5,400 teams participating from 53 countries, and were…
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Jackson hires Emily Weier as intern
January 24, 2017
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second- largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has selected Emily Weier to participate in the company’s spring internship program. A senior at…
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Southern First reports results for 2016
January 24, 2017
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.3 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for…
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O’Neal expands food and beverage capabilities
January 24, 2017
O’Neal, Inc., an integrated design and construction firm, has announced expanded capabilities for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods markets. The company is launching a Food and Beverage Strategic…
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Greenville Zoo to close for annual maintenance
January 23, 2017
The Greenville Zoo will be closed to the general public from Monday, January 30 through Friday, February 10 for annual maintenance. Greenville Zoo staff, other City departments and community volunteers…
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Interim Healthcare launches in-home hospice services in Oconee County
January 23, 2017
Interim Healthcare, a locally owned and operated agency that specializes in providing high quality, in-home healthcare to Upstate South Carolina residents, has started delivering in-home hospice care to residents of…
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Ascend Performance Materials expanding Greenwood County operations
January 23, 2017
Ascend Performance Materials (Ascend), a global provider of high-quality fibers, chemicals and plastics, is expanding its Greenwood County operations. To accommodate its continued growth, the company is projected to invest…
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Ascend Performance Materials expanding Greenwood County operations
January 23, 2017
Ascend Performance Materials (Ascend), a global provider of high-quality fibers, chemicals and plastics, is expanding its Greenwood County operations. To accommodate its continued growth, the company is projected to invest…
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SC Ports Authority container volume climbs 5 percent
January 23, 2017
The South Carolina Ports Authority reported a 5.4 percent increase in twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) volume fiscal year to date, with 1,029,450 TEUs handled since the period began in July.…
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SC Ports Authority container volume climbs 5 percent
January 23, 2017
The South Carolina Ports Authority reported a 5.4 percent increase in twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) volume fiscal year to date, with 1,029,450 TEUs handled since the period began in July.…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 23
January 23, 2017
Theatrical grosses from Rentrak Week of 01/20/2017 to 01/26/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weeknd Locations Wknd Gross Cumulative 1 Split PG13 Universal 1 3,038 $40,010,975 $40,010,975 2 xXx:…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 23
January 23, 2017
Theatrical grosses from Rentrak Week of 01/20/2017 to 01/26/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weeknd Locations Wknd Gross Cumulative 1 Split PG13 Universal 1 3,038 $40,010,975 $40,010,975 2 xXx:…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation December 2016
January 23, 2017
Employment Marks Another New Record in December South Carolinians continued to find work in December as employment rose to a new record high and unemployment dropped for the eighth consecutive…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation December 2016
January 23, 2017
Employment Marks Another New Record in December South Carolinians continued to find work in December as employment rose to a new record high and unemployment dropped for the eighth consecutive…
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United Community Bank increases American Cancer Society Relay for Life contribution in 2016
January 23, 2017
United Community Bank is proud to share that their 2016 contribution to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life was $172,787, an increase of nearly 40 percent from their 2015…
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Aflac provides scholarship funds for the USC School of Medicine Greenville
January 23, 2017
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 33 percent of American adults are considered obese. In addition, “obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2…
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Former Michelin executive tapped to lead Moore School Business Partnership Foundation
January 23, 2017
Michael Ian Fanning, who recently retired as Michelin North America’s director of sustainable development, has been elected president of the Business Partnership Foundation for the Darla Moore School of Business…
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Former Michelin executive tapped to lead Moore School Business Partnership Foundation
January 23, 2017
Michael Ian Fanning, who recently retired as Michelin North America’s director of sustainable development, has been elected president of the Business Partnership Foundation for the Darla Moore School of Business…
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Greenville Chamber announces partnership with Nika White Consulting
January 23, 2017
The Greenville Chamber announces its new partnership with Nika White Consulting effective February 1, 2017. White has served as a vice president for the Greenville Chamber since the organization launched…
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Greer Community Ministries names new director
January 23, 2017
GREER, SC – Stephen Smith is coming home. The Greer native and Greer High graduate is the new executive director at Greer Community Ministries (GCM). Smith joins the ministry on…
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BJU Department of Engineering to host Robotics Open House
January 21, 2017The Bob Jones University Department of Engineering will hold a Robotics Open House Saturday, Jan. 28, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Activity Center near Alumni Stadium on the…
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Jackson Lewis’ T. Chase Samples elevated to Principal
January 21, 2017
Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, announced Greenville attorney T. Chase Samples has been elevated to Principal. Mr. Samples is one of the firm’s 21…
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Godshall Professional Recruiting and Staffing’s Ginny Beach appointed Chair of Upstate Better Business Bureau
January 21, 2017
Godshall Professional Recruiting & Staffing’s Vice President of Operations, Ginny Beach, will serve as Chair of the Better Business Bureau of the Upstate in 2017. Her involvement in the organization’s…
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Greenville Chamber announces 22 participants in its 2017 Minority Business Accelerator
January 20, 2017
The Greenville Chamber kicked off its 2017 Minority Business Accelerator (MBA) program with 22 new and sustaining participants on January 17, 2017. MBA participants represent minority-owned, women-owned and veteran-owned businesses,…
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SCDOT Unveils Road Safety Program
January 20, 2017
Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall presented a plan to begin a reduction in the high death toll on South Carolina’s roads should new funds become available. The presentation was made…
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Urban League of the Upstate awards $198,000 in scholarships at 2nd annual MLK Dreams in Action Scholarship Breakfast
January 20, 2017
Urban League of the Upstate, an affiliate of the National Urban League, announced that it awarded 11 scholarships totaling over $198,000 in to Upstate youth at its second annual MLK…
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Jackson Lewis’ T. Chase Samples elevated to Principal
January 20, 2017
Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, announced Greenville attorney T. Chase Samples has been elevated to Principal. Mr. Samples is one of the firm’s 21…
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BJU Department of Engineering to host Robotics Open House
January 20, 2017The Bob Jones University Department of Engineering will hold a Robotics Open House Saturday, Jan. 28, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Activity Center near Alumni Stadium on the…
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Godshall Professional Recruiting and Staffing’s Ginny Beach appointed Chair of Upstate Better Business Bureau
January 20, 2017
Godshall Professional Recruiting & Staffing’s Vice President of Operations, Ginny Beach, will serve as Chair of the Better Business Bureau of the Upstate in 2017. Her involvement in the organization’s…
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Treasurer Loftis announces Robert L. Davis as new Commissioner of Bank Examining Division
January 20, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that Robert L. Davis has been named Commissioner of the Bank Examining Division of the State Board of Financial Institutions. Mr. Davis…
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Treasurer Loftis announces Robert L. Davis as new Commissioner of Bank Examining Division
January 20, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that Robert L. Davis has been named Commissioner of the Bank Examining Division of the State Board of Financial Institutions. Mr. Davis…
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Carolina Financial Corporation announces proposed offering of common stock
January 20, 2017
Carolina Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CARO), the parent company of CresCom Bank, announced that it has commenced an underwritten offering of approximately $40 million of its common stock. The underwriters will…
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Carolina Financial Corporation announces proposed offering of common stock
January 20, 2017
Carolina Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CARO), the parent company of CresCom Bank, announced that it has commenced an underwritten offering of approximately $40 million of its common stock. The underwriters will…
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SBA seeks funding proposals to provide entrepreneurship training for service members, military spouses and veterans
January 20, 2017
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is inviting funding proposals from non-profit organizations, state, local and tribal government agencies, and institutions of higher learning to provide “Boots to Business” entrepreneurship…
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SBA seeks funding proposals to provide entrepreneurship training for service members, military spouses and veterans
January 20, 2017
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is inviting funding proposals from non-profit organizations, state, local and tribal government agencies, and institutions of higher learning to provide “Boots to Business” entrepreneurship…
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S.C. Department of Commerce releases state innovation plan
January 20, 2017The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced the conclusion and release of the South Carolina Innovation Plan. A comprehensive look at the state of innovation in South Carolina, the plan…
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