Free Ask-A-Lawyer web chat on Oct. 12
October 5, 2016The SC Bar Ask-A-Lawyer program, which coordinates volunteer lawyers in a regional effort to assist the public with its legal questions, will host a statewide web chat on Wednesday,…
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Submissions sought for African American History Month exhibition at Greenville Technical College libraries
October 5, 2016
Submissions are sought for the February 2017 art exhibition by Greenville Technical College Libraries, which celebrates African American History Month. The show is open to African American visual artists…
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Boo in the Zoo presented by Banfield Pet Hospital to celebrate 30th anniversary
October 5, 2016
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Greenville Zoo’s signature Halloween event for children ages 12 and under. Boo in the Zoo presented by Banfield Pet Hospital takes…
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Greenlink assisting with Charleston evacuation efforts
October 5, 2016
Greenlink sent three buses and bus operators, along with a mechanic and a service vehicle, to Charleston this morning to aid with the evacuation of Lowcountry residents. After Governor…
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New and exciting performances to hit the Newberry Opera House stage this season!
October 5, 2016
You’ll catch the word “new” multiple times as that is the theme for the Newberry Opera House this season. Yes this may not be the newest building in Newberry…
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Wofford Alumni Association to honor three at Homecoming
October 5, 2016
Ballard, Ellis and Moore to receive awards Oct. 22 The Wofford College Alumni Association will honor two alumni and a community leader during the college’s annual Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 21-22.…
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McCrory Construction welcomes Steven Cooper
October 5, 2016
McCrory Construction of Columbia, SC with offices in Greenville, SC and Raleigh, NC announced that Steven Cooper has joined the company as a Project Manager. Mr. Cooper, a 2011 graduate…
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Clemson financial planning program cited by industry publication
October 5, 2016
Clemson University has been recognized by Financial Planning magazine as having one of the top 75 programs in the nation for students pursuing financial planning careers. Clemson has been on…
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2016 Progress Report – Creating Direction: A Guide for Improving Long-Term Care in South Carolina
October 5, 2016
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) has released the first Progress Report presenting a status update on recommendations from June 2015’s Long-Term Care Taskforce report “Creating…
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2016 Progress Report – Creating Direction: A Guide for Improving Long-Term Care in South Carolina
October 5, 2016
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) has released the first Progress Report presenting a status update on recommendations from June 2015’s Long-Term Care Taskforce report “Creating…
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Boyanoski to speak about Upstate Ghost legends at Wofford
October 5, 2016
John Boyanoski, president of Complete Public Relations, will be speaking about regional ghost stories at a Wofford Lifelong Learning program next week. Boyanoski’s will be reading from two of his…
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SCSBA names Upchurch & Jowers Insurance Agency Champion for Public Education
October 4, 2016
The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) will honor the Upchurch & Jowers Insurance Agency with a Champions for Public Education Award on Tuesday, October 4, during the Kershaw County…
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SCSBA names Upchurch & Jowers Insurance Agency Champion for Public Education
October 4, 2016The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) will honor the Upchurch & Jowers Insurance Agency with a Champions for Public Education Award on Tuesday, October 4, during the Kershaw County…
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Hurricane Matthew – Greenville County Schools impact
October 4, 2016
At the request of Governor Nikki Haley Greenville County Schools will provide at least 280 buses and drivers to assist with evacuations from the coast because of Hurricane Matthew. Those…
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Avison Young Office Lease | 150 Milestone Way
October 4, 2016Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Gordon Anderson and AJ Whitehead represented MAC Management Inc. in the leasing of 1,500 sf of office space located at…
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Historic Cragmoor Farms to supply produce for local schools
October 3, 2016
A historic farm in Roebuck will soon provide fruits, vegetables, and educational opportunities to students in pre-K through 12th grade as a result of a partnership between Upstate Forever, The…
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Mandy Orzechowski named Dean of Tri-County’s Engineering and Industrial Technology Division
October 3, 2016
Mandy Orzechowski has been named dean of Tri-County Technical College’s Engineering and Industrial Technology Division. She oversees the engineering, industrial and welding departments at the College. Orzechowski joined Tri-County…
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Clemson architecture and landscape architecture ranked among nation’s best
October 3, 2016
Clemson University programs in architecture and landscape architecture have been named among the nation’s best in an annual ranking of accredited programs in the United States. DesignIntelligence Quarterly ranks Clemson’s graduate…
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Ritrama establishing Upstate operations
October 3, 2016
Manufacturing Company Investing $85 Million To Create 150 New Jobs In Spartanburg County Ritrama, an Italian manufacturer of pressure sensitive adhesive materials, is establishing operations in Spartanburg County. The company…
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Greenville Little Theatre receives Arts in Education grant from S.C. Arts Commission
October 3, 2016
The Greenville Little Theatre (GLT) has been awarded a $7,000 Arts in Education grant by the South Carolina Arts Commission for the 2017 fiscal year. This support will allow…
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Park Place on Hudson comes out of the ground with community celebration
October 3, 2016
On Tuesday, October 4, 2016, Asterisk Development LLC will introduce their project, Park Place on Hudson in the West End Greenville area to a group of privately invited attendees. The…
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Public invited to “Try Transit” in October
October 3, 2016
Mayor Knox White has proclaimed October as “Try Transit Month” in the city of Greenville and Greenlink has a full schedule of events designed to raise awareness of the economic…
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NAI Earle Furman closes two multifamily portfolios totaling $8.65 million
October 3, 2016
Tony Bonitati, Kay Hill and Bern DuPree represented Tribec Corporation and Kiefer Corporation in the sale of their 80-unit complex, Mauldin Heights, located at 901 N. Main Street in…
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South Carolina United Ways continue to encourage everyone to support their communities one year after the flood
October 3, 2016
The United Way Association of South Carolina (UWASC) and local United Ways across the state are remembering the 1000 Year Flood with the release of a new report and social…
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South Carolina United Ways continue to encourage everyone to support their communities one year after the flood
October 3, 2016
The United Way Association of South Carolina (UWASC) and local United Ways across the state are remembering the 1000 Year Flood with the release of a new report and…
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MUSC, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina reach deal for network coverage
October 3, 2016
BCBSSC exchange and BlueChoice HealthPlan Medicaid plan include MUSC in networks Oct. 1 MUSC Health services are now available to more BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina members as the organizations…
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MUSC, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina reach deal for network coverage
October 3, 2016
BCBSSC exchange and BlueChoice HealthPlan Medicaid plan include MUSC in networks Oct. 1 MUSC Health services are now available to more BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina members as the organizations…
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S.C. Chamber announces 2016-2017 Board of Directors
October 3, 2016
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its newly elected Executive Committee and Board of Directors for 2016-17, effective October 1, 2016. Executive Committee Barbara Melvin (Chairman) – As…
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S.C. Chamber announces 2016-2017 Board of Directors
October 3, 2016The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its newly elected Executive Committee and Board of Directors for 2016-17, effective October 1, 2016. Executive Committee Barbara Melvin (Chairman) – As…
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SC Arts Commission invites artists to apply for $5,000 fellowships
October 3, 2016
South Carolina artists working in visual arts, craft, media screenwriting and media production may apply for a 2017-2018 Individual Artist Fellowship Award from the South Carolina Arts Commission. One fellowship…
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Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch kicks off 10th season in downtown Simpsonville
October 3, 2016
The Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch will begin its 2016 season on Saturday, October 1, marking the patch’s 10-year anniversary in downtown Simpsonville. What began a decade ago as a ministry…
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Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN) takes off with series of October events
October 3, 2016
The Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network, or WREN, will make its official debut with launch events October 6 in Columbia, October 13 in Charleston and October 27 in Greenville. The…
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Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch kicks off 10th season in downtown Simpsonville
October 2, 2016
The Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch will begin its 2016 season on Saturday, October 1, marking the patch’s 10-year anniversary in downtown Simpsonville. What began a decade ago as a ministry…
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SC Arts Commission invites artists to apply for $5,000 fellowships
October 2, 2016South Carolina artists working in visual arts, craft, media screenwriting and media production may apply for a 2017-2018 Individual Artist Fellowship Award from the South Carolina Arts Commission. One fellowship…
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Teach For America welcomes more teachers with ties to South Carolina this fall
October 1, 2016
This fall, Teach For America welcomes a new teaching corps among whom 60 percent have ties to South Carolina, triple the rate of last year’s corps. The increase in corps…
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Teach For America welcomes more teachers with ties to South Carolina this fall
October 1, 2016
This fall, Teach For America welcomes a new teaching corps among whom 60 percent have ties to South Carolina, triple the rate of last year’s corps. The increase in corps…
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The Allstate Foundation awards YMCA of Greenville $30,000 grant
September 30, 2016
The YMCA of Greenville was recently awarded a grant from The Allstate Foundation to support the Y’s youth and wellness programs. The $30,000 grant is dedicated to for The YMCA…
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Duke Energy Carolinas customers in South Carolina to see more than $5 in monthly fuel savings beginning Oct. 1
September 29, 2016South Carolina customers of Duke Energy Carolinas will receive more than $5 in monthly savings starting Oct. 1 as the company’s new fuel rates take effect. The new fuel rates,…
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Tindall announces new Vice President of Human Resources
September 28, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – Tindall Corporation, a national leader in precast concrete, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Mendez-Scheib to Vice President of Human Resources. In this role, Mendez-Scheib oversees…
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Tindall’s Patty Peterson promoted to Director of Organization Development
September 28, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – Tindall Corporation, a national leader in precast concrete, is pleased to announce Patty Peterson’s transition from Senior Project Manager to Director of Organization Development. In this new Human…
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Charleston Harbor Deepening Project progresses with House Water Resources Development Act passage
September 28, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – September 28, 2016 – Today’s passage of H.5303, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2016 by the U.S. House of Representatives, moves the Charleston Harbor Deepening…
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Furman University accepting applications for Corporate Sustainability Program
September 28, 2016As companies become increasingly focused on implementing sustainable business strategies, Furman University offers a program this spring that helps executives manage the challenges associated with operating in a socially conscious…
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Bethel Elementary, Wade Hampton High named National Blue Ribbon Schools
September 28, 2016U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. today announced Bethel Elementary in Simpsonville and Wade Hampton High in Greenville among the 329 National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2016. The…
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Ultrafab, Inc. expanding operations in Greenville County
September 28, 2016
Expansion to Bring $2 Million Investment to Upstate Ultrafab, Inc., an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of weather seals, is expanding its existing operations in Greenville County. The expansion project is…
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Harris-Nadeau Mortuary opens in Chesnee
September 28, 2016
A new funeral home — Harris-Nadeau Mortuary — has opened in Chesnee to serve the burial and cremation needs of the surrounding community. Owned and operated by Tommy Harris and…
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Hughes Agency announces two new hires
September 28, 2016
Hughes Agency, a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising and event management firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Lynn-D Gunter as senior account executive and Sandra Brockman as office…
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Three local women to be honored as Women of Distinction by Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands
September 28, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands will honor three Spartanburg-area women at its Annual Women of Distinction Awards Celebration: Boots and Pearls on…
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Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium ‘topped out’
September 28, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College celebrated the topping out of the Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium at the construction site, ceremonially marking the installation of the highest beam of the building…
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Three agents join the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
September 27, 2016
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced the addition of three new real estate professionals. Catherine Benecke, Joe Sharp, and Lauren Flinte have joined the company’s Pelham Road office…
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Beth Smith named SC SBDC State Star for her contributions to the economic development of South Carolina
September 27, 2016
Beth Smith, manager of the Spartanburg Area Small Business Development Center (SBDC), was recently selected as the 2016 South Carolina State Star. This noteworthy achievement is based on her exemplary…
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