Lampe presenting at EDUCAUSE annual conference
October 26, 2016
Michael Lampe, instructional design specialist at the University of South Carolina Upstate, is presenting “360 Degrees of Learning: Technology and Active Learning” on Wednesday, October 26 at the EDUCAUSE Annual…
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Two-year project to prepare students for study, work, life in MENA region
October 26, 2016
Wofford College has received a major federal grant to advance the study of the Middle East and North Africa from the U.S. Department of Education. The college earned the $173,487…
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Sonoco names John Florence Corporate Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary
October 26, 2016
Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, has named John Florence its Corporate Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. In this new position, Florence reports to Sonoco’s…
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Back to Work 50-Plus workshop is November 3 at Tri-County’s Anderson Campus QuickJobs Center
October 26, 2016
Tri-County Technical College’s Corporate and Community Education Division is teaming up with AARP to help older job seekers. The Back to Work 50-plus workshop will be held at Tri-County’s…
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Animal house ribbon cutting/open house draws large crowd
October 26, 2016Tri-County Technical College’s Veterinary Technology Department and the Foundation hosted a ribbon cutting and open house celebration October 22 for the new kennel and housing facilities on the Pendleton Campus.…
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$900,000 federal grant awarded to SC Technical College System to expand apprenticeship in South Carolina
October 26, 2016
The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) awarded the SC Technical College System a $900,000 grant to increase and diversify apprenticeship in the state. This grant is…
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$900,000 federal grant awarded to SC Technical College System to expand apprenticeship in South Carolina
October 26, 2016
The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) awarded the SC Technical College System a $900,000 grant to increase and diversify apprenticeship in the state. This grant is…
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Greer Medicaid office closing effective October 26, 2016
October 26, 2016
State DHHS officials want a local nonprofit to pay to keep Medicaid in Greer In 1991, Senator J. Verne Smith realized his vision to bring much needed health and human…
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FinTrust presents the Greenville Chamber of Commerce Small Business Owners Forum
October 26, 2016
FinTrust Investment Advisors is the presenting sponsor of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce Small Business Owners Forum. The bimonthly forum provides small business owners with the opportunity to enhance their…
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Walmart and the Walmart Foundation support South Carolina nonprofits with more than $360,000 in grants
October 26, 2016Twenty-four South Carolina nonprofits have received more than $360,000 in funding as a result of grants from Walmart and the Walmart Foundation. The funding will support hunger relief, healthy eating…
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Walmart and the Walmart Foundation support South Carolina nonprofits with more than $360,000 in grants
October 26, 2016
Twenty-four South Carolina nonprofits have received more than $360,000 in funding as a result of grants from Walmart and the Walmart Foundation. The funding will support hunger relief, healthy eating…
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GreenWood, Inc. reaches 4 million safe hours at West Virginia operations
October 26, 2016
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, operations and construction solutions provider, recently celebrated 4 million safe hours at their West Virginia Operations (WVO) project based in South Charleston, West Virginia. This…
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12th Annual pottery, art, and bake sale at Central United Methodist
October 25, 2016
Women potters, bakers, cooks, and artists will hold their 12th annual sale at Central United Methodist Church in downtown Spartanburg Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The potters and clay artists…
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Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors welcomes three agents
October 25, 2016
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Trish Dellaccio and Jane O’Brien have joined the company’s Simpsonville office as sales associates. Trish Dellaccio and Jane O’Brien After receiving…
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Patrick to lead sales & marketing at Southeastern IT firm EDTS
October 25, 2016Veteran Southeastern marketing and business development professional Sam Patrick has joined the leadership team at EDTS, a leading information technology consulting firm that provides managed I.T. services, network security and…
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Woodlands at Furman to hold sixth annual holiday fair
October 25, 2016
The Woodlands at Furman will transform into a holiday market on Thursday, November 10, as 50 vendors kick off the holiday shopping season for residents and the surrounding community at…
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Woodlands at Furman to hold sixth annual holiday fair
October 25, 2016
The Woodlands at Furman will transform into a holiday market on Thursday, November 10, as 50 vendors kick off the holiday shopping season for residents and the surrounding community at…
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Patrick to lead sales & marketing at Southeastern IT firm EDTS
October 25, 2016
Veteran Southeastern marketing and business development professional Sam Patrick has joined the leadership team at EDTS, a leading information technology consulting firm that provides managed I.T. services, network security and…
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John Henry Oil announces closing date on Trenton – Black River I, LP Capital Campaign
October 24, 2016
John Henry Oil Corporation (“JHO”) the sponsor of the 2015 Trenton-Black River I, LP exploration and drilling partnership and SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC (“SLS”) the placement agent for the offering have…
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Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors welcomes three agents
October 24, 2016
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Lillian Lever, Debbie Levato, and Chris Ventress have joined the company’s Pelham Road office as sales associates. Lillian Lever, Debbie Levato,…
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Zeki Simsek fills new endowed business chair at Clemson
October 24, 2016
An acclaimed researcher and professor in strategic and entrepreneurial leadership will hold a newly created endowed chair in Clemson University’s College of Business. “Thank you to the Gressette family for…
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ZZ Top to play Peace Center Feb. 19
October 24, 2016
More than four and a half decades after their formation in the Houston area, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees ZZ Top are set to begin a new tour…
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Celebrate Pro Bono week in South Carolina
October 24, 2016
Many South Carolina lawyers offer their services for free (pro bono) to clients who cannot afford to pay for help with civil legal matters. These matters can include family, housing,…
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Johnson Innovation Speaker Series takes on the roles of business schools in addressing economic inequality
October 24, 2016
Dedicated to bringing a distinguished business professional to the University of South Carolina Upstate for the benefit of the students and the local business community, the third annual Johnson Innovation…
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Nonprofit leaders to explore collaboration on November 15 at Shine the Light
October 24, 2016
DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greenville, the United Way of Greenville County and the Hollingsworth Funds, announces the fourth and final part of its…
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Shellhorse appointed NMTC project manager at Greenville New Markets Opportunity II, LLC
October 24, 2016
Greenville New Markets Opportunity II (GNMO II), a Community Development Entity (CDE) managed by Tax Advantage Group and Greenville Local Development Corporation in Greenville, S.C., has hired Doris B. Shellhorseas…
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United Community Bank Ice on Main announces dates for sixth season on Main Street
October 24, 2016
Greenville’s Only Outdoor Ice Skating Rink to Open Holiday Season United Community Bank Ice on Main is pleased to announce that Greenville’s only outdoor skating rink will open on Friday,…
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NAI Earle Furman recent transactions
October 24, 2016
NAI Earle Furman announces the following transactions: Leases Easley, South Carolina: Glenn Batson of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord, Billy Joe Black, in leasing a 5,500 SF industrial building…
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Wofford Theatre, Dunlap Chamber Music performances highlight November
October 24, 2016
Month’s events include guest lectures and gallery exhibitions Performances by Wofford Theatre and the Dunlap Chamber Music Series highlight events in November at Wofford College. Other events include guest lectures…
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Furman presents series about global refugee crisis
October 24, 2016Furman University will present a series of five events addressing the global refugee crisis. The series begins Wednesday Oct. 26 and runs through Monday, Nov. 7. “Refugee Crisis: Local and…
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Foundation awards $567,600 in grants
October 24, 2016
The Mary Black Foundation announced today that it awarded $567,660 in grants to 18 nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg County. The announcement of the fall grants brings the total grants paid in…
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Free Ask-A-Lawyer web chat on Nov. 1
October 24, 2016
The 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 Tuesday, Nov.…
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Greenville Chamber announces 2017 Board of Directors
October 24, 2016
The Greenville Chamber has announced its 2017 Board of Directors. Brenda Thames, who will serve as the 2017 Board Chair, received approval at the Chamber’s monthly board meeting for the…
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Clemson University’s Rutland Institute for Ethics announces 2016 James F. Barker Award recipient
October 24, 2016
Minor Shaw to be recognized at Award Dinner on February 9, 2017 CLEMSON, SC – After a rigorous selection process, Clemson University’s Rutland Institute for Ethics Advisory Board has selected Minor…
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Clemson University Restoration Institute Zucker Family Graduate Education Center hosts ribbon cutting
October 24, 2016
LS3P and SmithGroup JJR congratulate the Clemson University Restoration Institute on the ribbon cutting of the new Zucker Family Graduate Education Center (ZFGEC). The 52,000 SF facility, located on waterfront…
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LCK completes renovation for United Way of the Midlands new headquarters
October 24, 2016
LCK announced the completion of the new United Way of the Midlands headquarters at 1818 Blanding Street. The new 20,000-square-foot headquarters, a former warehouse facility that was repurposed into meeting…
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LCK completes renovation for United Way of the Midlands new headquarters
October 24, 2016
LCK announced the completion of the new United Way of the Midlands headquarters at 1818 Blanding Street. The new 20,000-square-foot headquarters, a former warehouse facility that was repurposed into meeting…
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Five attorneys join Litigation Group at Nelson Mullins in Columbia
October 24, 2016
Marcus J. Brown, Nicholas A. Charles, Chadwick S. Devlin, Amber M. Hendrick, and Alan J. Wenger have joined the Litigation Group in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Columbia office…
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Five attorneys join Litigation Group at Nelson Mullins in Columbia
October 24, 2016Marcus J. Brown, Nicholas A. Charles, Chadwick S. Devlin, Amber M. Hendrick, and Alan J. Wenger have joined the Litigation Group in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Columbia office…
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Kirklen Homes announces Brownstone Meadows
October 24, 2016New neighborhood offers views of Paris Mountain and convenient access to Downtown Greenville and Greer will be marketed by C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS Family-owned, local builder Kirklen Homes is pleased to…
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Engineered Systems raises walls on Habitat for Humanity home
October 24, 2016
On Thursday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County raised the walls of the Wilson family home with their newest build partner, Engineered Systems. This is the first home that Habitat…
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Colliers International announces Q3 2016 top producers in brokerage
October 24, 2016
Colliers International | South Carolina has announced its top producers in brokerage for the third quarter of 2016. They are, in order: Givens Stewart Peter Fennelly, MCR, SIOR, SLCR Simons…
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Colliers International announces Q3 2016 top producers in brokerage
October 24, 2016
Colliers International | South Carolina has announced its top producers in brokerage for the third quarter of 2016. They are, in order: Givens Stewart Peter Fennelly, MCR, SIOR, SLCR Simons…
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Wells Fargo donates $225,000 to South Carolina nonprofits for Hurricane Matthew relief
October 24, 2016
Customers may also contribute through ATMs, GoFarTM Rewards Wells Fargo & Company announced today that the company will donate $1.1 million to Hurricane Matthew relief efforts in the U.S. and…
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Wells Fargo donates $225,000 to South Carolina nonprofits for Hurricane Matthew relief
October 24, 2016
Customers may also contribute through ATMs, GoFarTM Rewards Wells Fargo & Company announced today that the company will donate $1.1 million to Hurricane Matthew relief efforts in the U.S. and…
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Gallivan, White & Boyd shareholder John E. Cuttino elected President of DRI – The Voice of the Defense Bar
October 24, 2016The attorneys and staff at Gallivan White & Boyd, P.A. would like to congratulate Columbia shareholder John E. Cuttino for his election as President of DRI–The Voice of the Defense…
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Engineered Systems raises walls on Habitat for Humanity home
October 24, 2016
On Thursday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County raised the walls of the Wilson family home with their newest build partner, Engineered Systems. This is the first home that Habitat…
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John Moylan and Wyche named The State’s Best
October 24, 2016
John Moylan has been named The State’s Best Attorney and Wyche, P.A. has been named The State’s Best Law Firm by The State newspaper. Nominations are collected for the award…
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Gallivan, White & Boyd shareholder John E. Cuttino elected President of DRI – The Voice of the Defense Bar
October 24, 2016
The attorneys and staff at Gallivan White & Boyd, P.A. would like to congratulate Columbia shareholder John E. Cuttino for his election as President of DRI–The Voice of the Defense…
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International Mold Corporation establishing first South Carolina operation
October 23, 2016
Injection Molding Company Investing $6.2 Million In New Spartanburg County Facility International Mold Corporation (IMC), a Michigan-based aluminum design and build company, is establishing a new manufacturing operation in Spartanburg…
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