Nominations open for 2016 James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award
June 28, 2016
Clemson 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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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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Michelin invests for sustainable growth in North America
June 27, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Michelin North America has invested more than $3.1 billionon manufacturing capacity and infrastructure and other developments since 2011 in support of its sustainable growth strategies, the Company…
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Anderson University names Steve Nail Dean of the College of Business
June 27, 2016
Anderson University announced that Steve Nail will be the new dean of AU’s College of Business. Well-known throughout the state and region as the Vice President of Human Resources at…
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O’Neal Inc. Hires Billing Manager
June 27, 2016O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Cynthia Long as Billing Manager. Long has more than 25 years of experience in accounting. She previously worked…
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Call for Artists and Makers: Crafty Feast Now Accepting Vendor Applications for Columbia, S.C.’s Largest Indie Craft Fair, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016
June 27, 2016Crafty Feast – the largest juried indie craft fair in the Midlands region of South Carolina – is accepting vendor applications from now until July 31, 2016 at http://craftyfeast.com for its annual…
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Liberty Fellowship names new Board of Directors
June 27, 2016Seven leaders from across South Carolina make up the new Board of Directors for Liberty Fellowship, with Co-founder Hayne Hipp serving as Chair Emeritus. Active in Liberty Fellowship a combined…
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AT&T expands access to gigabit speeds to more businesses in 17 South Carolina markets
June 27, 2016
1 Gigabit per Second Internet speeds are now available through AT&T Business Fiber COLUMBIA, SC – AT&T is bringing gigabit internet speeds to even more businesses in 17 South…
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AT&T expands access to gigabit speeds to more businesses in 17 South Carolina markets
June 27, 2016
1 Gigabit per Second Internet speeds are now available through AT&T Business Fiber COLUMBIA, SC – AT&T is bringing gigabit internet speeds to even more businesses in 17 South…
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NAI Earle Furman welcomes two commercial real estate brokers
June 27, 2016
Edward Wingate and Chris Harrison join the largest CRE brokerage in the Upstate. GREENVILLE, SC – NAI Earle Furman, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm in Upstate, South Carolina, recently welcomed…
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Scott and Company LLC named among Best Places to Work in South Carolina
June 27, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC- Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting and consulting firms, is pleased to announce that the firm has been named as one of the “Best Places…
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Burns endorses Kuper in District 21
June 27, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville County Councilman Jim Burns affirmed his endorsement and support of Stacy Kuper to replace him in District 21 today. “This has been a campaign season filled…
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Announcing Amazon Inspire, a free service for digital educational resources
June 27, 2016
States, school districts and publishers join Amazon on a new journey to make free, quality digital resources easily discoverable for teachers SEATTLE, WA – (NASDAQ: AMZN) – At ISTE 2016,…
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Announcing Amazon Inspire, a free service for digital educational resources
June 27, 2016
States, school districts and publishers join Amazon on a new journey to make free, quality digital resources easily discoverable for teachers SEATTLE, WA – (NASDAQ: AMZN) – At ISTE 2016,…
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O’Neal named a Best Place to Work in South Carolina for 5th consecutive year
June 27, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – O’Neal, Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has been named to the list of Best Places to Work in South Carolina for the fifth consecutive…
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Southern First Bancshares, Inc. added to Russell 2000® Index
June 27, 2016Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced today that it was added to the U.S. small-cap Russell 2000® Index, effective after the U.S. market opened on…
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Burns endorses Kuper in District 21
June 27, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville County Councilman Jim Burns affirmed his endorsement and support of Stacy Kuper to replace him in District 21 today. “This has been a campaign season filled…
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Scott and Company LLC named among Best Places to Work in South Carolina
June 27, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC- Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting and consulting firms, is pleased to announce that the firm has been named as one of the “Best Places…
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Call for Artists and Makers: Crafty Feast Now Accepting Vendor Applications for Columbia, S.C.’s Largest Indie Craft Fair, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016
June 27, 2016
Crafty Feast – the largest juried indie craft fair in the Midlands region of South Carolina – is accepting vendor applications from now until July 31, 2016 at http://craftyfeast.com for its annual…
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Liberty Fellowship names new Board of Directors
June 27, 2016
Seven leaders from across South Carolina make up the new Board of Directors for Liberty Fellowship, with Co-founder Hayne Hipp serving as Chair Emeritus. Active in Liberty Fellowship a combined…
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DHEC encourages HIV testing in recognition of National HIV Testing Day
June 26, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – National HIV Testing Day is June 27, 2016, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging South Carolinians to get tested. “More than…
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DHEC encourages HIV testing in recognition of National HIV Testing Day
June 26, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – National HIV Testing Day is June 27, 2016, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging South Carolinians to get tested. “More than…
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USC budget to address strategic needs, state pay package
June 24, 2016
The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved the $1.5 billion budget for the state’s flagship university system that covers FY17 operations at USC’s eight campuses and Palmetto College…
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USC budget to address strategic needs, state pay package
June 24, 2016
The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved the $1.5 billion budget for the state’s flagship university system that covers FY17 operations at USC’s eight campuses and Palmetto College…
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SCDA introduces new tool to assist farmers with SC Farm Aid application
June 24, 2016
SOUTH CAROLINA, SC – In advance of the application period, farmers can visit a new web page to determine eligibility and find a complete list of necessary documentation that must accompany…
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SCDA introduces new tool to assist farmers with SC Farm Aid application
June 24, 2016
SOUTH CAROLINA, SC – In advance of the application period, farmers can visit a new web page to determine eligibility and find a complete list of necessary documentation that must accompany…
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Graham backs measure to prevent terrorists from purchasing weapons
June 24, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after voting in support of the Collins amendment to prevent terrorists from buying guns. The amendment survived a procedural…
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Graham backs measure to prevent terrorists from purchasing weapons
June 24, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after voting in support of the Collins amendment to prevent terrorists from buying guns. The amendment survived a procedural…
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Peace Center announces shows for 2016-2017 season
June 23, 2016
Greenville, S.C. – With an eclectic schedule of music, dance, comedy and theatrical events, the Peace Center’s 2016-2017 season features something for everyone. An Evening with Chris Thile Tuesday, Sept.…
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ScanSource receives Chairman’s Award from Greenville Area Development Corporation
June 22, 2016
Greenville-based ScanSource, Inc., a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, recently received the Greenville Area Development Corporation’s (GADC) Chairman’s Award. The award recognizes ScanSource’s reinvestment in the Upstate,…
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S.C. Chamber announces 2016 Best Places To Work award winners
June 22, 2016
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, Best Companies Group, and SC Biz are proud to announce the 2016 Best Places To Work in South Carolina. Now in its 11th year,…
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Taylors First Baptist Church begins renovations
June 22, 2016
Good City Architects, an architecture and interior design firm based in Greenville, S.C., has completed the design of renovations to Taylors First Baptist Church. The project, which is now under…
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McNair expands tax practice with Chuck Verdin
June 22, 2016
McNair Law Firm announced the addition of shareholder Charles Verdin to the firm’s Greenville office. Chuck’s practice focuses on tax, estate planning and corporate law. Chuck is a seasoned tax…
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Habitat’s CEO build participants dedicate 2016 home
June 22, 2016
On Wednesday, June 22, twenty-three of Greenville’s top CEO’s dedicated their latest project –construction of a home for the Delanuez family, in Habitat Greenville’s fourth annual CEO Build. As participants…
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Nominations open for 2016 James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award
June 22, 2016
Clemson 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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Trevor T. Ivey ’06 named finalist for the national Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program
June 22, 2016
University of South Carolina Upstate Alumnus Earns National, State Recognition SPARTANBURG, SC – Trevor T. Ivey ’06 was recently named a finalist for the national Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship…
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Reading, recipes, and tasting – all part of a grant from Dollar General Literacy Foundation
June 22, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – Thunder Cake will be the focus of a unique reading program during summer camps at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind June 19-25. Made…
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Spartanburg Chamber welcomes Suzanne Beam as Membership Development Specialist
June 22, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce has expanded their team with the addition of Suzanne Beam as Membership Development Specialist. As Membership Development Specialist, Beam will generate,…
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Continuing education arm of GTC renamed as Economic Development and Corporate Training Division
June 22, 2016
New name reflects role and scope of services Greenville Technical College (GTC) is committed to providing the best training for corporate, professional, and personal career development. In the last…
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Nominations open for 2016 James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award
June 22, 2016
Clemson 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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McNair expands tax practice with Chuck Verdin
June 22, 2016
McNair Law Firm announced the addition of shareholder Charles Verdin to the firm’s Greenville office. Chuck’s practice focuses on tax, estate planning and corporate law. Chuck is a seasoned tax…
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Habitat’s CEO build participants dedicate 2016 home
June 22, 2016
On Wednesday, June 22, twenty-three of Greenville’s top CEO’s dedicated their latest project –construction of a home for the Delanuez family, in Habitat Greenville’s fourth annual CEO Build. As participants…
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Jackson hires Ellis Platt as Performance Service Specialist
June 21, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has hired Ellis Platt as Performance Service Specialist. Platt will be assisting…
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DEW launches new website to better support workforce development, employers and jobseekers
June 21, 2016
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) has launched a new version of the dew.sc.gov website. The update not only refreshes the look and feel of the site, it…
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DEW launches new website to better support workforce development, employers and jobseekers
June 21, 2016
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) has launched a new version of the dew.sc.gov website. The update not only refreshes the look and feel of the site, it…
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Borgeson Universal Company, Inc. launching Greenville County operations
June 21, 2016
Company investing $4.5 million in new facility The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the County-chartered organization tasked with advancing the area’s economic growth, announced today that Borgeson Universal Company, Inc.,…
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Borgeson Universal Company, Inc. launching Greenville County operations
June 21, 2016
Company investing $4.5 million in new facility The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the County-chartered organization tasked with advancing the area’s economic growth, announced today that Borgeson Universal Company, Inc.,…
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Trish Swift joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
June 20, 2016
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Trish Swift has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Swift brings seven years of industry experience to…
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Avison Young Industrial Sale – 30 Grant Park Place
June 20, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Michael Sease represented AED Partners, LLC in the purchase of a 7,500 sf flex building and 3.3 acres of land…
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Professors awarded USDA grant to study agroforestry and animal production at area farms
June 20, 2016Three Furman University professors will study how agroforestry systems improve agricultural sustainability at area farms with a $135,000 grant received from the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) organization, part…
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