Agriculture officials report initial damage assessments
October 11, 2016
Agriculture officials from South Carolina Department of Agriculture, Clemson University, South Carolina Farm Bureau, Farm Credit and United States Department of Agriculture are working together to get an estimate of…
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Agriculture officials report initial damage assessments
October 11, 2016
Agriculture officials from South Carolina Department of Agriculture, Clemson University, South Carolina Farm Bureau, Farm Credit and United States Department of Agriculture are working together to get an estimate of…
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TD donates $200,000 to the Red Cross to support Hurricane Matthew relief efforts
October 11, 2016
TD Bank Group has donated $200,000 to the Red Cross to support relief efforts in the Caribbean, with an initial focus on Haiti, followed by the Carolinas, Florida and Georgia.…
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TD donates $200,000 to the Red Cross to support Hurricane Matthew relief efforts
October 11, 2016
TD Bank Group has donated $200,000 to the Red Cross to support relief efforts in the Caribbean, with an initial focus on Haiti, followed by the Carolinas, Florida and Georgia.…
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Belk Fall for Greenville celebrates 35th anniversary with weekend full of flavor
October 11, 2016
Belk Fall for Greenville presented by Pepsi turns 35 this year and returns to downtown Greenville with signature tastes from over 40 different food vendors. The festival will kick…
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Hurricane Matthew’s damage exceeds projections in the Carolinas; Duke Energy to rebuild sections of its system
October 11, 2016
More than 660,000 outages reported in the Carolinas Company will coordinate with Southeastern Electric Exchange and other utilities to maximize restoration effort Utility worker “base camps” to be established to…
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Duke Energy completes exit of international business in deals valued at $2.4 billion
October 11, 2016
I Squared Capital agrees to buy remaining businesses in South and Central America for approximately $1.2 billion enterprise value Earlier today, China Three Gorges Corporation agreed to purchase Duke Energy’s…
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$25k Walmart Foundation grant awarded to the Urban League of the Upstate
October 11, 2016
The Urban League of the Upstate has received a $25,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving program in support of its Workforce Continuum of Care: Cast Preparation/Broadband Fiber…
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GreenWood, Inc.’s Crittendon elected to Vice Chair role at Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals
October 11, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces that Kevin Crittendon, Director of Continuous Improvement, has been elected to serve as Vice Chair of…
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Renewable Water Resources sends crews to help with Hurricane Matthew recovery in Beaufort
October 11, 2016
A group of Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) employees may spend up to a week assisting Beaufort Jasper Water and Sewer Authority by supporting their partner on the coast’s recovery efforts…
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Renewable Water Resources sends crews to help with Hurricane Matthew recovery in Beaufort
October 11, 2016
A group of Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) employees may spend up to a week assisting Beaufort Jasper Water and Sewer Authority by supporting their partner on the coast’s recovery efforts…
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Walmart and the Walmart Foundation announce $2 million towards Hurricane Matthew relief efforts
October 11, 2016
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have made a commitment to provide support through cash and product donations of $2 million to organizations helping with relief efforts for those affected by…
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GreenWood, Inc.’s Crittendon elected to Vice Chair role at Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals
October 11, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces that Kevin Crittendon, Director of Continuous Improvement, has been elected to serve as Vice Chair of…
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$25K Walmart Foundation Grant awarded to the Urban League of the Upstate
October 10, 2016The Urban League of the Upstate has received a $25,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving program in support of its Workforce Continuum of Care: Cast Preparation/Broadband Fiber Optic…
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Simply Southern Chiropractic Center celebrates one-year anniversary
October 10, 2016
Simply Southern Chiropractic Center announces it is celebrating one year in business on November 16th, 2016 at 922 North Church Street in downtown Greenville near the Bon Secours Wellness arena…
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Hub City Empty Bowls Soup Day slated for Oct. 15
October 10, 2016
Hub City Empty Bowls’s annual Soup Day — a grassroots fundraiser to help feed local hungry people — will be Saturday, Oct. 15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Chapman Cultural Center. The public…
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Greenville escape room announces a new room
October 10, 2016
Today, Greenville Escape Room announced its opening of a new room, Licastro’s Lair. The new room brings an exciting adventure for friends, family and coworkers in the Upstate. “With…
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Peter and The Starcatcher auditions
October 10, 2016
The Greenville Little Theatre (GLT) is holding open auditions for Peter and The Starcatcher November 6th! A theatrical musical based on the best-selling novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, this…
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Greenville City Fire Department and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System partner on public safety initiatives
October 10, 2016Chief Stephen Kovalcik announced today that the Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System have joined forces on two important initiatives designed to make…
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ScanSource announces new president for communications business unit in Europe
October 10, 2016
ScanSource, Inc., a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, today announced the appointment of James Vickerage to President of ScanSource Communications in Europe, where he will lead…
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GTCHS students help Hurricane Matthew survivors
October 10, 2016Greenville Tech Charter High Students jumped into action to organize a Hurricane Supply Drive at the school this week. Students are collecting ready to eat meals, diapers, cleaning supplies,…
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School board candidate forum to be held for contested seats
October 10, 2016The public is invited to attend a school board candidate forum featuring candidates for two contested seats on the Greenville County Schools’ Board of Trustees that will be on…
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Green Cloud offers free services for businesses impacted by Hurricane Matthew
October 10, 2016
Green Cloud Technologies, a Greenville, SC-based channel-only cloud technology solutions provider, is offering disaster relief for its reseller partners and their customers with businesses impacted by Hurricane Matthew. When disaster…
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Green Cloud offers free services for businesses impacted by Hurricane Matthew
October 10, 2016
Green Cloud Technologies, a Greenville, SC-based channel-only cloud technology solutions provider, is offering disaster relief for its reseller partners and their customers with businesses impacted by Hurricane Matthew. When…
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Greenwood, South Carolina America in Bloom Awards results announced
October 10, 2016
Top honors for the prestigious 2016 America in Bloom National Awards Program were announced at the annual awards held in Arroyo Grande, Calif. on October 8. All participants were…
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South Carolina-based country band, Greg Payne and The Piedmont Boys, releases new album
October 10, 2016Greg Payne and The Piedmont Boys, South Carolina-based country band, is proud to announce the release of their new album “Natural Born Rebel” on October 10, 2016. “Natural Born Rebel”…
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Duke Energy to sell its Brazilian business to China Three Gorges Corporation for $1.2 billion enterprise value
October 10, 2016
Transaction is expected to close in two to four months Negotiations to sell the remaining Latin American assets in final stages Duke Energy announced today it has reached an agreement…
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Furman University receives award for excellence in undergraduate research
October 10, 2016The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) has named Furman University a winner of the 2016 Campus-wide Award for Undergraduate Research Accomplishment (AURA). Only three universities nationwide received the honor.…
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Residents reminded of statewide burn ban
October 10, 2016
The S.C. Forestry Commission has a statewide burning ban in effect until further notice. The ban prohibits outdoor burning, including yard debris burning and burning for forestry, wildlife or agricultural…
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Residents reminded of statewide burn ban
October 10, 2016
The S.C. Forestry Commission has a statewide burning ban in effect until further notice. The ban prohibits outdoor burning, including yard debris burning and burning for forestry, wildlife or agricultural…
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Duke Energy restores nearly 825,000 outages in North Carolina and South Carolina in the past 48 hours
October 10, 2016
The almost 7,000 resources on-site today may be doubled by tomorrow Beautiful weather belies the devastation left behind by Hurricane Matthew Access to damaged areas slows the restoration process Duke…
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Clemson Pitch Smackdown rewards business ideas with cash infusions
October 10, 2016
Budding entrepreneurs recently presented their ideas for the next best thing in smartphone apps, medical devices and water disinfection at the third annual Pitch Smackdown sponsored by the Arthur M. Spiro…
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South Carolina-based country band, Greg Payne and The Piedmont Boys, releases new album
October 10, 2016
Greg Payne and The Piedmont Boys, South Carolina-based country band, is proud to announce the release of their new album “Natural Born Rebel” on October 10, 2016. “Natural Born Rebel”…
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Evacuation orders lifted for Beaufort and Jasper counties
October 9, 2016In coordination with local officials, Governor Nikki Haley on Sunday announced that evacuation orders have been lifted for all residents in Beaufort and Jasper counties as of 6:30 PM. At…
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Gov. Nikki Haley expands One SC Fundraising efforts in the wake of Hurricane Matthew
October 9, 2016
Governor Nikki Haley, alongside the Central Carolina Community Foundation, announced a plan to increase fundraising efforts of the One SC Fund to help those impacted by Hurricane Matthew. Established to…
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Gov. Nikki Haley expands One SC Fundraising efforts in the wake of Hurricane Matthew
October 9, 2016
Governor Nikki Haley, alongside the Central Carolina Community Foundation, announced a plan to increase fundraising efforts of the One SC Fund to help those impacted by Hurricane Matthew. Established to…
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South Carolina United Ways to help with Hurricane Matthew relief and recovery
October 9, 2016
United Ways throughout South Carolina are working to help with relief and recovery efforts following Hurricane Matthew. The United Way Association of South Carolina (UWASC) has set-up a Hurricane Matthew…
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South Carolina United Ways to help with Hurricane Matthew relief and recovery
October 9, 2016
United Ways throughout South Carolina are working to help with relief and recovery efforts following Hurricane Matthew. The United Way Association of South Carolina (UWASC) has set-up a Hurricane Matthew…
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Evacuation orders lifted for Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley and Colleton Counties
October 9, 2016In coordination with local officials, Governor Nikki Haley on Sunday announced that evacuation orders have been lifted for all residents in Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley and Colleton counties as of 10:00…
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Evacuation orders lifted for Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley and Colleton Counties
October 9, 2016In coordination with local officials, Governor Nikki Haley on Sunday announced that evacuation orders have been lifted for all residents in Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley and Colleton counties as of 10:00…
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Red Cross: blood, platelet donations needed
October 9, 2016
As Hurricane Matthew continued its path of destruction up the southeast coast, the American Red Cross expanded its massive sheltering effort to span five states. More than 13,400 people in…
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Red Cross: blood, platelet donations needed
October 9, 2016
As Hurricane Matthew continued its path of destruction up the southeast coast, the American Red Cross expanded its massive sheltering effort to span five states. More than 13,400 people in…
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Red Cross: 27,000+ in evacuation shelters as Hurricane Matthew hits Florida; Storm cancels blood drives
October 7, 2016
Haiti suffers severe flooding; hundreds in shelters The American Red Cross has launched a massive sheltering operation in response to Hurricane Matthew with more than 27,000 people seeking refuge in…
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Red Cross: 27,000+ in evacuation shelters as Hurricane Matthew hits Florida; Storm cancels blood drives
October 7, 2016
Haiti suffers severe flooding; hundreds in shelters The American Red Cross has launched a massive sheltering operation in response to Hurricane Matthew with more than 27,000 people seeking refuge in…
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John T. Crawford, Jr. appointed to ReWa Board of Commissioners
October 7, 2016
Local attorney John T. Crawford, Jr. has been appointed by the Governor of South Carolina to serve on the Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) Board of Commissioners. A Connecticut native who…
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Transit agencies will end evacuation services
October 7, 2016
As Hurricane Matthew approaches the state, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announces that all transit agencies along the South Carolina coast will be discontinuing emergency and evacuation operations…
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Transit agencies will end evacuation services
October 7, 2016
As Hurricane Matthew approaches the state, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announces that all transit agencies along the South Carolina coast will be discontinuing emergency and evacuation operations…
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Clearing of I-26 reversed lanes begun
October 7, 2016
The SC Highway Patrol has begun clearing the reversed, eastbound lanes on I-26. NO traffic will be allowed on the eastbound lanes until the clearing is complete from Charleston to…
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Clearing of I-26 reversed lanes begun
October 7, 2016
The SC Highway Patrol has begun clearing the reversed, eastbound lanes on I-26. NO traffic will be allowed on the eastbound lanes until the clearing is complete from Charleston to…
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John T. Crawford, Jr. appointed to ReWa Board of Commissioners
October 7, 2016
Local attorney John T. Crawford, Jr. has been appointed by the Governor of South Carolina to serve on the Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) Board of Commissioners. A Connecticut native who…
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