Furman University unveils Institute for the Advancement of Community Health
November 2, 2016Furman University officials announced that a new institute at the university will be dedicated to improving the health of the greater Greenville community. With support from its partnership with Greenville…
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Furman University earns no. 7 ranking in sustainable campus index
November 1, 2016Furman University has been recognized as one of the top overall performers in the 2016 Sustainable Campus Index, claiming the seventh spot overall in the rankings among baccalaureate institutions nationally.…
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Richardson Plowden selected as a 2017 “Best Law Firm” by Best Lawyers® and U.S. News and World Report
November 1, 2016
Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. was ranked by Best Lawyers in America® and U.S. News & World Report as a 2016 “Best Law Firm.” The Firm received a Metropolitan First-Tier…
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Elmore Goldsmith, PA receives tier one rankings in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2017 “Best Law Firms”
November 1, 2016
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® have released the 2017 “Best Law Firms” rankings and Elmore Goldsmith, PA, has been recognized in three areas. For the Greenville metropolitan area, the firm…
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Elmore Goldsmith, PA receives tier one rankings in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2017 “Best Law Firms”
November 1, 2016
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® have released the 2017 “Best Law Firms” rankings and Elmore Goldsmith, PA, has been recognized in three areas. For the Greenville metropolitan area, the firm…
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Engenius welcomes new marketing specialist
November 1, 2016
Engenius, a Greenville-based digital marketing firm, has hired Taylor Craig as its newest marketing specialist. Craig brings to the agency a strong background in communications and digital marketing. She will…
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U.S. News – Best Lawyers® recognizes Wyche as a 2017 “Best Law Firm”
November 1, 2016
Wyche has been named a Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” in 18 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in 2017. The selection is based on a rigorous evaluation…
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Opportunities rise for large office occupiers and industrial market receives largest amount of square feet delivered since BMW arrived
November 1, 2016
CBRE Research has released the Q3 2016 data on the industrial and office commercial real estate markets in the Greenville-Spartanburg market. Market absorption was positive for the seventh consecutive quarter…
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Callison Tighe listed in 2017 edition of Best Law Firms in America
November 1, 2016Callison Tighe & Robinson is listed as a top-tier firm in the just-released 2017 edition of Best Law Firms in America in two practice areas each in employment law and…
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Robinson, McFadden & Moore, P.C. ranked in 2017 “Best Law Firms”
November 1, 2016
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the seventh consecutive year, announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Robinson, McFadden & Moore, P.C. has been ranked in the 2017 U.S. News –…
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Robinson, McFadden & Moore, P.C. ranked in 2017 “Best Law Firms”
November 1, 2016
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the seventh consecutive year, announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Robinson, McFadden & Moore, P.C. has been ranked in the 2017 U.S. News –…
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USDA invests in infrastructure improvements in rural South Carolina
November 1, 2016U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Lisa Mensah highlighted an innovative public-private partnership in which USDA is investing $10 million to build and improve infrastructure in some…
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USDA invests in infrastructure improvements in rural South Carolina
November 1, 2016U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Lisa Mensah highlighted an innovative public-private partnership in which USDA is investing $10 million to build and improve infrastructure in some…
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Ogletree Deakins named A “Law Firm of the Year” for sixth consecutive year
November 1, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm…
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Turner Padget earns national recognition as leading law firm in 36 practice areas
November 1, 2016
Turner, Padget, Graham & Laney announced that the firm has been recognized in the 2016 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list. The firm is honored…
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Turner Padget earns national recognition as leading law firm in 36 practice areas
November 1, 2016
Turner, Padget, Graham & Laney announced that the firm has been recognized in the 2016 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list. The firm is honored…
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Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. named “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News and Best Lawyers in America
November 1, 2016
Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. has been listed in 2017 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®. The firm was recognized regionally in 20 practice…
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Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. named “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News and Best Lawyers in America
November 1, 2016
Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. has been listed in 2017 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®. The firm was recognized regionally in 20 practice…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized in 2017 “Best Law Firms” list
November 1, 2016U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® released their 2017 “Best Law Firms” list, which included Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., for the 7th consecutive year. The Firm has been…
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McNair receives national and metropolitan honors in 2017 Best Law Firms
November 1, 2016
McNair Law Firm has been named a top-tier firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in its 2017 “Best Law Firms” rankings. In total, McNair earned its first national ranking…
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McNair receives national and metropolitan honors in 2017 Best Law Firms
November 1, 2016
McNair Law Firm has been named a top-tier firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in its 2017 “Best Law Firms” rankings. In total, McNair earned its first national ranking…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized in 2017 “Best Law Firms” list
November 1, 2016
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® released their 2017 “Best Law Firms” list, which included Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., for the 7th consecutive year. The Firm has been…
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Callison Tighe listed in 2017 edition of Best Law Firms in America
November 1, 2016
Callison Tighe & Robinson is listed as a top-tier firm in the just-released 2017 edition of Best Law Firms in America in two practice areas each in employment law and…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
Opportunities rise for large office occupiers and industrial market receives largest amount of square feet delivered since BMW arrived
November 1, 2016
CBRE Research has released the Q3 2016 data on the industrial and office commercial real estate markets in the Greenville-Spartanburg market. Market absorption was positive for the seventh consecutive quarter…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® recognizes Wyche as a 2017 “Best Law Firm”
November 1, 2016
Wyche has been named a Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” in 18 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in 2017. The selection is based on a rigorous evaluation…
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Engenius welcomes new marketing specialist
November 1, 2016
Engenius, a Greenville-based digital marketing firm, has hired Taylor Craig as its newest marketing specialist. Craig brings to the agency a strong background in communications and digital marketing. She will…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
Ogletree Deakins named A “Law Firm of the Year” for sixth consecutive year
November 1, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm…
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Help students in action across South Carolina win $25,000 and vote now
October 31, 2016
Communities across the United States answered the call from State Farm® to submit causes that would make a positive impact in their neighborhoods. Now Students In Action, a high school…
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Flourish’s work honored with six MarCom Awards
October 31, 2016
In its second year of participation, Flourish earned six MarCom Awards for six pieces of work the firm entered in the 2016 international competition: two Platinum Awards, one Gold Award,…
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Three additional counties affected by Hurricane Matthew eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
October 31, 2016
Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce announced today that Berkeley, Charleston, and Chesterfield counties are eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). Funds will be made…
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Financial assistance increases as health insurance premiums increase
October 31, 2016
South Carolinians will be relieved to know that the Affordable Care Act protects consumers as it was designed to do with financial assistance increasing along with premiums. 8 out of…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces Deputy Director of Workforce Development
October 31, 2016The S.C. Department of Commerce announced that Elisabeth M. Kovacs has been promoted to Deputy Director of Workforce Development. Kovacs will be responsible for day-to-day activities regarding the state’s new Coordinating…
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Clemson and USC kick-off Palmetto Series Food Drive to benefit Harvest Hope and Golden Harvest
October 31, 2016
The University of South Carolina and Clemson University launched the Certified SC Grown Palmetto Series Food Drive in a coordinated effort to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank and Golden Harvest…
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Clemson and USC kick-off Palmetto Series Food Drive to benefit Harvest Hope and Golden Harvest
October 31, 2016
The University of South Carolina and Clemson University launched the Certified SC Grown Palmetto Series Food Drive in a coordinated effort to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank and Golden Harvest…
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Hon. Rita Allison and Hayne Hipp to receive David H. Wilkins Awards for Excellence
October 31, 2016
Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced the winners of its David H. Wilkins Awards for Excellence. The Honorable Rita Allison (R-District 36) will be awarded the David H. Wilkins Award…
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Hon. Rita Allison and Hayne Hipp to receive David H. Wilkins Awards for Excellence
October 31, 2016
Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced the winners of its David H. Wilkins Awards for Excellence. The Honorable Rita Allison (R-District 36) will be awarded the David H. Wilkins Award…
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Parking Services to conduct “Warning Blitz” on Main St. Nov. 2
October 31, 2016
On Wednesday, November 2, the City’s Parking Services staff will issue warning tickets to vehicles parked on Main Street (from Beattie Place to River Street) between 5 a.m. and 7…
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Duke Energy donates $50,000 to Peace Outreach Program
October 31, 2016
Local students greeted by Duke staff at performance The Peace Center has received a $50,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to sponsor the 2016-2017 Youth Performance Series, which is…
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Mayor’s Committee for people with disabilities
October 31, 2016
Local employers Green River Log Cabins and Nemato Corp LP were recognized for their leadership in employing people with disabilities at the Mayor’s Committee’s 11th Annual Walk and Roll. The…
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Reedy Reels Film Festival scheduled for this weekend
October 31, 2016
The Reedy Reels Film Festival will host its second annual event this weekend in Downtown Greenville. The festival will be held Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5 at the…
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Significant progress made in SC Behavioral Health Services and Supports
October 31, 2016The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) released the first annual Progress Report presenting a status update on each recommendation from May 2015’s Behavioral Health Taskforce report,…
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Reedy Reels Film Festival scheduled for this weekend
October 31, 2016
The Reedy Reels Film Festival will host its second annual event this weekend in Downtown Greenville. The festival will be held Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5 at the…
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Significant progress made in SC Behavioral Health Services and Supports
October 31, 2016
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) released the first annual Progress Report presenting a status update on each recommendation from May 2015’s Behavioral Health Taskforce report,…
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Vintage Now Modern expands as it relocates next door on South Main Street
October 30, 2016
New location for lifestyle and home furnishings store in former Postcard From Paris Home/Linda McDougald Design space Vintage Now Modern, (www.vintagenowmodern.com), Main Street’s French Country inspired home décor and lifestyle…
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Stratos Aviation wins Outstanding Flight School award
October 30, 2016
Only nine flight schools in our country were recognized by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) as Outstanding Flight Schools and the only one in South Carolina was Stratos…
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Dr. John Crangle leads program about Operation Lost Trust and the ethics reform movement
October 30, 2016The Furman University Political Science Department will host a public forum on campaign finance and lobbying reform Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. in the Watkins Room of the Trone…
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Ranger Aerospace announced as finalist in 3 categories for the 15th Annual M&A Advisor Awards
October 30, 2016
Ranger Aerospace, a private equity consolidator and management holding company specialized in aviation deals since 1997, announced that it has been named a finalist in 3 award categories, including M&A…
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TD Charitable Foundation supports Hope Center for Children with donation
October 30, 2016
The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, recently donated a total of $5,500 to Hope Center for Children as part of the…
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JEDA Bonds assist with new student housing at Converse College
October 30, 2016NCCD-Spartanburg Properties LLC, in cooperation with Converse College, is using $10,225,000 in bond funding from the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) to finance new student housing on the campus…
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Kimber Roberts joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
October 30, 2016
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Kimber Roberts as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Kimber joins Coldwell Banker Caine with vast experience in account management and sales. Most…
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