Carolina Financial Corporation announces agreement to acquire Greer Bancshares Incorporated
November 8, 2016
Carolina Financial Corporation announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement under which Carolina Financial will acquire Greer Bancshares Incorporated (OTC Pink: GRBS) (“Greer Bancshares”). Upon completion of the…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $102,000 to 43 Caritas Grantees
November 8, 2016
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded Caritas grants for the fall 2016 grant cycle. “In omnibus caritas” means In all things charity. Since its inception in…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $102,000 to 43 Caritas Grantees
November 8, 2016
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded Caritas grants for the fall 2016 grant cycle. “In omnibus caritas” means In all things charity. Since its inception in…
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Shop and Stroll on Sunday, Dec. 11 at the 8th Annual Crafty Feast, the Midlands’ Largest Indie Craft Fair
November 8, 2016
Crafty Feast, the Midlands’ largest indie craft fair, announces the list of nearly 100 makers of handcrafted and repurposed goods – from across the Southeast and beyond – who will…
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Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey Ranks as “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report
November 8, 2016
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the sixth consecutive year, announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC has been ranked in the 2017…
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Complete Public Relations’ Boyanoski to speak at national conference
November 8, 2016
Complete Public Relation’s John Boyanoski will be speaking about how non-profits can build their media profile at the sixth annual ReFrame Conference in Kingsport, Tennessee this Friday. Boyanoski will make…
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Greenville Chamber honors Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. with ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award
November 7, 2016
The Greenville Chamber presented Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. with the 2016 ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award for its commitment to increasing the positive impact of women’s leadership in…
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Wofford participates in SoCon Votes Challenge
November 7, 2016
Capitalizing on competition to boost student-voting engagement This fall the Southern Conference became the first NCAA Division I athletics conference to initiate a voter-engagement competition among its member colleges and…
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Britt, Peters and Associates establishes apprenticeship program for drafters and engineers
November 7, 2016
Apprenticeship Carolina, an integral part of the SC Technical College System, announced Tuesday that Britt, Peters and Associates established a registered apprenticeship program for its drafters and engineers. This apprenticeship program represents…
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Britt, Peters and Associates establishes apprenticeship program for drafters and engineers
November 7, 2016Apprenticeship Carolina, an integral part of the SC Technical College System, announced Tuesday that Britt, Peters and Associates established a registered apprenticeship program for its drafters and engineers. This apprenticeship program represents…
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InnoVision announces the winners of the 18th Annual Technology Awards
November 7, 2016
Ravi Sastry, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Immedion, LLC and the Chair of the InnoVision Board of Directors, is pleased to recognize the following entities for their accomplishments…
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Carolina Alliance reports its third quarter 2016 results
November 7, 2016
Carolina Alliance Bank (OTCQX:CRLN) today reported its third quarter 2016 financial results. Net income available to common shareholders of $3.1 million, or $0.47 per diluted common share, was reported for…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Greenville, SC area
November 7, 2016
Piedmont Storage & Repack, LLC subleased 50,000 square feet of industrial space at 3001 N. Blackstock Rd. in Spartanburg, SC. Brian J. Young, CCIM, SIOR and Mackenzie Moser assisted Piedmont…
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Complete PR’s Moore named SCPRSA Upstate Regional Director
November 7, 2016
Complete Public Relations PR Director Sarah Moore has been named to the board of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)’s South Carolina chapter as the Upstate Regional Director. In…
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Complete PR’s Moore named SCPRSA Upstate Regional Director
November 7, 2016
Complete Public Relations PR Director Sarah Moore has been named to the board of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)’s South Carolina chapter as the Upstate Regional Director. In…
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Complete Public Relations honored with two Palmetto Awards
November 7, 2016
Complete Public Relations has earned two Palmetto Awards recognizing the firm for excellence in business communication during 2016. Complete Public Relations was honored for its work with the 85-385 Gateway…
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Rosen Hagood receives 11 Metropolitan Rankings in 2017 “Best Law Firms”
November 7, 2016
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Rosen Hagood announced that the firm was ranked in the 2017 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, the firm…
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Complete Public Relations honored with two Palmetto Awards
November 6, 2016
Complete Public Relations has earned two Palmetto Awards recognizing the firm for excellence in business communication during 2016. Complete Public Relations was honored for its work with the 85-385 Gateway…
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Rosen Hagood receives 11 Metropolitan Rankings in 2017 “Best Law Firms”
November 6, 2016CHARLESTON, S.C. – Rosen Hagood announced that the firm was ranked in the 2017 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, the firm…
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Interns join Chiropractic Health Center at Sherman College
November 5, 2016
Thirty-eight interns are now ready to see patients at the Sherman College Chiropractic Health Center, a teaching clinic for senior students in their final stage of internship prior to graduation…
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Hartness introduces new community to Upstate
November 5, 2016The Hartness family has announced the construction of a new, walkable village to the Upstate. Located on Greenville’s east side, the Hartness property encompasses 400 pristine acres, over 180 of…
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Golfbreaks.com chooses Charleston County for first U.S. operations
November 4, 2016
Golfbreaks.com, a specialty golf travel company and participant in the state’s new Landing Pad program, is establishing its first U.S. operations in Charleston County. Established in 1998 and headquartered in…
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Golfbreaks.com chooses Charleston County for first U.S. operations
November 4, 2016
Golfbreaks.com, a specialty golf travel company and participant in the state’s new Landing Pad program, is establishing its first U.S. operations in Charleston County. Established in 1998 and headquartered in…
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North Pleasantburg office of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors announces addition of Karol Carter and Kacey McCall-Hagin
November 3, 2016
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Karol M. Carter and Kacey McCall-Hagin have joined the company’s N. Pleasantburg office as sales associates. Carter attended…
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South Carolina leader selected for National Workforce Development Leadership Award
November 3, 2016
Mary jo Schmick, director of workforce programs for the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), has been selected to receive Jobs for America’s Graduates’ (JAG) National Workforce Development Leadership…
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South Carolina leader selected for National Workforce Development Leadership Award
November 3, 2016
Mary jo Schmick, director of workforce programs for the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), has been selected to receive Jobs for America’s Graduates’ (JAG) National Workforce Development Leadership…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, State Leaders, Crime Victims’ Advocates announce The Crime Victim Services Of South Carolina
November 3, 2016
Governor Nikki Haley, Attorney General Alan Wilson and victims advocates today announced the formation of the Crime Victim Services of South Carolina. In an effort to improve services for crime…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, State Leaders, Crime Victims’ Advocates announce The Crime Victim Services Of South Carolina
November 3, 2016
Governor Nikki Haley, Attorney General Alan Wilson and victims advocates today announced the formation of the Crime Victim Services of South Carolina. In an effort to improve services for crime…
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Southern First Bank announces executive promotions
November 3, 2016Southern First Bank announced two recent executive promotions. Fred Gilmer, III, has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Senior Lender of the Bank. Fred’s leadership role will expand to…
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Complete Public Relations takes home four Marcom Awards
November 3, 2016
Complete Public Relations was honored with two Gold Awards and two Honorable Mentions in the 2016 Marcom Awards. MarCom recognizes outstanding creative achievement by marketing and communication professionals. There were…
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Chun Named Chief Implementer for IT Consulting Firm EDTS
November 3, 2016Noted executive advisor and management consultant Judy Boyle Chun has been named Chief Implementer at EDTS, the fast-growing information technology consulting firm providing managed I.T. services, network security and advanced…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP ranked in 46 practice areas by U.S. News and Best Lawyers – 2017 “Best Law Firms”
November 3, 2016
U.S. News and Best Lawyers, for the seventh consecutive year, has included Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP in their 2017 “Best Law Firms” rankings. “We are proud that our attorneys are…
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Habitat Greenwood relocates ReStore to Uptown neighborhood
November 3, 2016On Wednesday, Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity opened the doors of their newly relocated ReStore in Greenwood’s Uptown neighborhood, bringing Habitat’s daily operations closer to the communities they serve. The…
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Infinity Marketing wins 11 MarCom awards
November 3, 2016
Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing and advertising agency in Greenville, SC, has been recognized by the 2016 International Competition for Marketing and Communication Professionals with 11 awards for creativity in…
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Chun named Chief Implementer for IT consulting firm EDTS
November 3, 2016
Noted executive advisor and management consultant Judy Boyle Chun has been named Chief Implementer at EDTS, the fast-growing information technology consulting firm providing managed I.T. services, network security and advanced…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP ranked in 46 practice areas by U.S. News and Best Lawyers – 2017 “Best Law Firms”
November 3, 2016
U.S. News and Best Lawyers, for the seventh consecutive year, has included Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP in their 2017 “Best Law Firms” rankings. “We are proud that our attorneys are…
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Complete Public Relations takes home four Marcom Awards
November 3, 2016
Complete Public Relations was honored with two Gold Awards and two Honorable Mentions in the 2016 Marcom Awards. MarCom recognizes outstanding creative achievement by marketing and communication professionals. There were…
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Habitat Greenwood relocates ReStore to Uptown neighborhood
November 3, 2016On Wednesday, Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity opened the doors of their newly relocated ReStore in Greenwood’s Uptown neighborhood, bringing Habitat’s daily operations closer to the communities they serve. The…
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Infinity Marketing wins 11 MarCom awards
November 3, 2016
Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing and advertising agency in Greenville, SC, has been recognized by the 2016 International Competition for Marketing and Communication Professionals with 11 awards for creativity in…
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Southern First Bank announces executive promotions
November 3, 2016Southern First Bank announced two recent executive promotions. Fred Gilmer, III, has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Senior Lender of the Bank. Fred’s leadership role will expand to…
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Redesigned training provider portal connects individuals to education
November 2, 2016
SC Works has launched its new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Eligible Training Provider List website to better link individuals to organizations that can provide education and training to…
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The McKay Firm named to national Best Law Firm list
November 2, 2016
The McKay Firm announced that the firm has received recognition in U.S News & World Report’s and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” publication for 2017. The publication is considered to be one…
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The McKay Firm named to national Best Law Firm list
November 2, 2016
The McKay Firm announced that the firm has received recognition in U.S News & World Report’s and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” publication for 2017. The publication is considered to be one…
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Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe named South Carolina state president of Duke Energy
November 2, 2016
CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy announced five executive appointments focused on strengthening the company’s regulatory and economic development initiatives. Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe – currently senior vice president of state and federal…
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Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe named South Carolina state president of Duke Energy
November 2, 2016
CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy announced five executive appointments focused on strengthening the company’s regulatory and economic development initiatives. Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe – currently senior vice president of state and federal…
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Founders Federal Credit presents Mad City Money at Boiling Springs High School
November 2, 2016
Founders Federal Credit Union will present Mad City Money, a real life money simulation, to 9th grade students at Boiling Springs High School on November 10th, 2016. During the over…
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Chamber singers to present Christmas Concert at Chapman
November 2, 2016First Presbyterian Church Spartanburg’s Chamber Singers will present their annual Christmas Concert — Tidings of Comfort and Joy — in Chapman Cultural Center’s theater Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, starting at…
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Collins & Lacy named “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
November 2, 2016
Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced the firm has been recognized in the “Best Law Firms” 2017 list, just released by the U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. The business defense firm earned…
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Collins & Lacy named “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
November 2, 2016
Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced the firm has been recognized in the “Best Law Firms” 2017 list, just released by the U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. The business defense firm earned…
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Anderson University dedicates new G. Ross Anderson Jr. Student Center during homecoming
November 2, 2016
Anderson University officially opened the 90,000-square-foot, $26 million G. Ross Anderson Jr. Student Center during homecoming festivities Saturday, Oct. 29. The student center has been open to students since August,…
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