Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer sells Greenville land for potential development
July 5, 2016
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer, in collaboration with CBRE, announced the sale of approximately 34.75 acres of land situated along 2952 New Easley Highway in Greenville, South Carolina. Dukes Food…
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SCRA announces organizational transition
July 5, 2016SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA, a state-chartered organization that furthers South Carolina’s technology economy, announced an organizational separation from its government contracting affiliate, Advanced Technology International (ATI), formerly SCRA Applied R&D.…
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SCRA announces organizational transition
July 5, 2016
SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA, a state-chartered organization that furthers South Carolina’s technology economy, announced an organizational separation from its government contracting affiliate, Advanced Technology International (ATI), formerly SCRA Applied R&D.…
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Duke Energy Progress seeks base rate increase in South Carolina
July 5, 2016Largest part of the proposed increase would pay for new generation that has replaced older, less-efficient coal plants Customers would still have lower rates than 1988, when adjusted for inflation…
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Crawford Strategy welcomes largest class of summer interns
July 5, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Crawford Strategy, a full-service agency committed to providing strategic and creative communications solutions to businesses, has hired seven interns for summer 2016. To accommodate increased interest in…
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FINTRUST hires Director of Operations
July 5, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors announced that Mike Rogers has joined their team as Director of Operations. Rogers will be assuming the role effective immediately. Prior to joining FinTrust, he…
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FINTRUST Hires Director of Operations
July 5, 2016
FinTrust Investment Advisors announced that Mike Rogers has joined their team as Director of Operations. Rogers will be assuming the role effective immediately. Prior to joining FinTrust, he served as…
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WellCare members now have access to Regional HealthPlus in South Carolina
July 4, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – WellCare of South Carolina, a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), announced that Regional HealthPlus joined the health plan’s provider network for Medicaid and Medicare…
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WellCare members now have access to Regional HealthPlus in South Carolina
July 4, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – WellCare of South Carolina, a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), announced that Regional HealthPlus joined the health plan’s provider network for Medicaid and Medicare…
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ACL Airshop promotes Pieter van Calcar to Director & General Manager – Asia Pacific Operations
July 4, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – ACL Airshop, a leader in products and services for the global air cargo industry, announces the promotion of Mr. Pieter van Calcar to the position of Director…
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ZWO hires designer Stephane Rey
July 4, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – ZWO Branding & Marketing has hired Stephane Rey as a graphic designer for print, social, and digital media. Preceding his hiring at ZWO, Rey served stints at agencies…
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Joy Beck joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Seneca
July 1, 2016
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Joy Beck as a residential sales agent to its Seneca office. Joy joins Coldwell Banker Caine as an experienced real estate professional with more than…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces completion of merger with Tidelands
July 1, 2016
BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Banks, Inc. has completed its merger with Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina-based Tidelands Bancshares, Inc. Also effective today, Tidelands’ bank subsidiary, Tidelands Bank, merged into United’s…
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Colliers Special Report: Why South Carolina will Continue to be a Favorite for Foreign Investors
July 1, 2016
South Carolina may have received greater national attention for many of its economic developments announcements in recent years, especially its foreign direct investments (FDI), but anyone who’s been watching the…
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Colliers Special Report: Why South Carolina will Continue to be a Favorite for Foreign Investors
July 1, 2016
South Carolina may have received greater national attention for many of its economic developments announcements in recent years, especially its foreign direct investments (FDI), but anyone who’s been watching the…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Honors College World Series Champion Chanticleers, Issues Proclamation Recognizing CCU Chanticleer Baseball Team
June 30, 2016
Haley Orders Coastal Carolina University Flag Flown Over Statehouse Governor Nikki Haley today released the following statement and ordered a Coastal Carolina University flag be flown over the Statehouse…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Honors College World Series Champion Chanticleers, Issues Proclamation Recognizing CCU Chanticleer Baseball Team
June 30, 2016
Haley Orders Coastal Carolina University Flag Flown Over Statehouse Governor Nikki Haley today released the following statement and ordered a Coastal Carolina University flag be flown over the Statehouse…
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Leighton Lord elected Board Chairman of Nexsen Pruet law firm
June 30, 2016Nexsen Pruet attorneys have elected Leighton Lord as the law firm’s Chairman of the Board, effective July 1, 2016. As Chairman, Lord will shape the vision and strategy for the…
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The Insurance Source to host free seminar for small business owners
June 30, 2016
The Insurance Source will offer a free seminar next month at the Greenville Chamber to help small business owners better understand employer provided insurance. The event is scheduled for July…
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The 11 Firms GCs love for Banking Work
June 30, 2016
Legal industry publication Law360 features an article entitled “The 11 Firms GCs Love For Banking Work.” The reporting is based on BTI Power Rankings 2016 which names law firms that…
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Clemson University researchers working on sensor that could help keep nation safe
June 30, 2016
A sensor in development at Clemson University could help search for some of the globe’s most potentially destructive weapons to keep them out of the hands of terrorists and rogue…
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Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors appoints Stewart Yates summer marketing intern
June 30, 2016
As Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS continues its efforts to mentor and educate, the company announces the appointment of Stewart H. Yates to the position of Marketing Intern…
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Kerry Tharp named President of Darlington Raceway
June 30, 2016
Longtime NASCAR executive with South Carolina ties brings wealth of experience to track Too Tough To Tame Darlington Raceway announced that it has named Kerry Tharp as President of the…
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Kerry Tharp named President of Darlington Raceway
June 30, 2016
Longtime NASCAR executive with South Carolina ties brings wealth of experience to track Too Tough To Tame Darlington Raceway announced that it has named Kerry Tharp as President of the…
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National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors of South Carolina announces newly elected Board members
June 30, 2016
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-SC) is announcing their newly elected Board members. The new Board members were sworn in on June 25, 2016 at the NAIFA-SC…
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National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors of South Carolina announces newly elected Board members
June 30, 2016
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-SC) is announcing their newly elected Board members. The new Board members were sworn in on June 25, 2016 at the NAIFA-SC…
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Clemson professor installed as president of the Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research
June 30, 2016
Clemson University psychology professor James McCubbin was installed as president of the Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research Saturday at its annual meeting in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. “The top killers…
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Endeavor hosts premiere collaborators & cocktails networking event
June 30, 2016
Featuring Susan Credle, the first female global chief creative officer of an international agency Endeavor, a membership-based co-working community for independent companies and freelancers in the creative services fields, is…
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The 11 firms GCs love for banking work
June 30, 2016
Legal industry publication Law360 features an article entitled “The 11 Firms GCs Love For Banking Work.” The reporting is based on BTI Power Rankings 2016 which names law firms that…
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Leighton Lord elected Board Chairman of Nexsen Pruet law firm
June 30, 2016
Nexsen Pruet attorneys have elected Leighton Lord as the law firm’s Chairman of the Board, effective July 1, 2016. As Chairman, Lord will shape the vision and strategy for the…
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Joyner commercial’s Matt Carter receives 2015 CoStar Power Broker Award
June 30, 2016
Commercial Real Estate’s Leading Independent Information Provider Recognizes Market’s Top Leasing and Sales Brokers Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® announced that Matt Carter, CCIM has been named a…
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The Insurance Source to host free seminar for small business owners
June 30, 2016
The Insurance Source will offer a free seminar next month at the Greenville Chamber to help small business owners better understand employer provided insurance. The event is scheduled for July…
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Nida Corporation and Northrop Rice Foundation support aircraft maintenance technology education at Greenville Technical College
June 29, 2016
A gift from Nida Corporation and the Northrop Rice Foundation will assist the Aircraft Maintenance Technology program at Greenville Technical College in building real life skills. A donated “emulator” allows…
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GNMO II allocates $73 million in new markets tax credits to S.C. projects
June 29, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville New Markets Opportunity II (GNMO II), a Community Development Entity (CDE) managed by taxadvantagegroup and Greenville Local Development Corporation in Greenville, S.C., has deployed $73 million…
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Pam Hall joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
June 29, 2016
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Pam Hall as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Pam holds a Computer Science degree from USC Upstate and joins Coldwell Banker…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s SC Chapter announces local 2016 Man & Woman of the Year
June 29, 2016
UPSTATE, SC – An Anderson woman and a Simpsonville man have been named the winners of this year’s Man & Woman of the Year of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS)…
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Perry to serve as president of Rotary Club of Spartanburg
June 29, 2016
John Perry, executive director of university boards and public affairs at the University of South Carolina Upstate, will become president of the Rotary Club of Spartanburg on July 1. Perry,…
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McMillan Pazdan Smith moves up in ENR 500 Ranking, closes in on Top 10 southeastern firms
June 29, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – On Engineering News Record’s recently published Top 500 Top Design Firm’s list, McMillan Pazdan Smith ranked 11th among all Southeastern design firms. Overall, the firm moved up…
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CMS announces BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice HealthPlan selected for initiative promoting better cancer care
June 29, 2016
As part of today’s Cancer Moonshot Summit hosted by Vice President Joe Biden, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina and BlueChoice®…
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New JEDA bonds help Spartanburg Preparatory School growth
June 29, 2016
Spartanburg Preparatory School is financing construction of its new middle school with a $5.81 bond issue through the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA). In addition to construction and rehabilitation…
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GTCHS Board Of Directors take oath of office
June 29, 2016
Dr. Keith Miller, President of Greenville Technical College, administered the Oath Of Office to six members of the GTCHS Board Of Directors for the 2016 – 2018 term. Newly elected…
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United Community Bank adds middle market lending team in South Carolina
June 29, 2016
Tommy DeMint to Lead Bankers Based in Greenville and Charleston GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank is pleased to welcome three new members to its Corporate Banking platform. The newly…
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HRP Associates hires Russell Ballard as Senior Project Manager
June 29, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), a multidisciplinary environmental engineering firm in Greenville, is proud to announce the addition of Russell Ballard as a senior project manager. Prior to joining…
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Statement from the South Carolina African American Chamber of Commerce regarding the statewide Primary Elections
June 29, 2016
“The results of the runoff elections clearly indicate a need for a new direction in South Carolina around policies that support infrastructure, jobs, education and economic opportunity for all South…
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Statement from the South Carolina African American Chamber of Commerce regarding the statewide Primary Elections
June 29, 2016
“The results of the runoff elections clearly indicate a need for a new direction in South Carolina around policies that support infrastructure, jobs, education and economic opportunity for all South…
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Andrea Loar joins the Garlington Road office of C. Dan Joyner, realtors
June 28, 2016
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Andrea Loar has joined the company’s Garlington Road office as a sales associate. An experienced REALTOR, she joins the company from…
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Nominations Open for 2016 James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award
June 28, 2016Clemson University’s Rutland Institute for Ethics has opened nominations for its annual James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award. This prestigious award recognizes and celebrates a special individual’s actions that…
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S.C. Arts Commission announces Artist Fellows
June 28, 2016The South Carolina Arts Commission Board has awarded Individual Artist Fellowships to four South Carolina artists in the categories of prose, poetry, dance: choreography and dance: performance. Each artist receives…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County earns coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator
June 28, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator.…
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S.C. Arts Commission announces Artist Fellows
June 28, 2016
The South Carolina Arts Commission Board has awarded Individual Artist Fellowships to four South Carolina artists in the categories of prose, poetry, dance: choreography and dance: performance. Each artist receives…
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