Furman awards postgraduate diplomas in corporate sustainability
June 20, 2016The Center for Corporate and Professional Development at Furman University recently recognized the following Class of 2016 recipients of the Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Sustainability: Thomas Berg, Bob Jones…
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New S.C. Farmers and Roadside Market App supports healthy eating and local growers
June 20, 2016
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control launched the new S.C. Farmers and Roadside Market App – a free, interactive map that makes it easier to find and buy…
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BMW Associates dedicate Habitat home during 100th anniversary
June 20, 2016
BMW Group has called Greer home since the first car rolled off the assembly line in 1994. On Monday, June 20, BMW Associates welcomed another family home to Greer with…
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Grants awarded to improve 14 South Carolina communities
June 20, 2016
Department of Commerce awards $8.9 million in Community Development Block Grant funds Fourteen communities from across South Carolina are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by nearly $8.9…
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Grants awarded to improve 14 South Carolina communities
June 20, 2016
Department of Commerce awards $8.9 million in Community Development Block Grant funds Fourteen communities from across South Carolina are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by nearly $8.9…
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Doctors Care becomes first urgent care in SC to offer telemedicine services
June 20, 2016Doctors Care P.A., South Carolina’s largest urgent care company, has developed and launched its own direct-to-consumer telemedicine platform to provide direct access to its doctors from a mobile device or…
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Greenville County Schools expands partnership with Discovery Education to create professional development program nurturing teacher-leaders districtwide
June 20, 2016
‘Digital Leader Corps’ Builds Capacity of Nearly 500 Educators From All 87 District Schools to Effectively Integrate Digital Content and Meet Needs of All Learners The Greenville County Schools (GCS),…
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SACSCOC grants Bob Jones University accreditation candidacy
June 20, 2016
The Board of Trustees of the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC) today granted Bob Jones University regional accreditation candidacy status. The Commission on…
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BMW Associates dedicate Habitat home during 100th anniversary
June 20, 2016
BMW Group has called Greer home since the first car rolled off the assembly line in 1994. On Monday, June 20, BMW Associates welcomed another family home to Greer with…
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Doctors Care becomes first urgent care in SC to offer telemedicine services
June 20, 2016
Doctors Care P.A., South Carolina’s largest urgent care company, has developed and launched its own direct-to-consumer telemedicine platform to provide direct access to its doctors from a mobile device or…
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Nonprofit leaders join Shine the Light on July 12 to explore how organizational vibrancy impacts mission
June 19, 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 second part of its 2016 Shine…
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Nonprofit leaders join Shine the Light on July 12 to explore how organizational vibrancy impacts mission
June 18, 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 second part of its 2016 Shine…
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CB&L funds help buy new bus
June 18, 2016
A $15,000 grant from Citizens Building & Loan in Greer has helped purchase a new bus at Greer Community Ministries (GCM). The 2016 15-passenger Ford Starcraft Allstar is equipped with…
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KIYATEC and Mayo Clinic collaborate to fight ovarian cancer
June 18, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – KIYATEC Inc., a leader in emerging 3D ex vivo predictive cancer diagnostics, announced a collaboration with Mayo Clinic to combine their complementary technology platforms for ovarian cancer…
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CommunityWorks receives nearly $1 million from Wells Fargo to support diverse small businesses
June 18, 2016
CommunityWorks one of 15 organizations nationwide to receive loan, grant funds as part of Wells Fargo’s $22.3 Million Diverse Capital program GREENVILLE, SC – CommunityWorks is excited to announce that it…
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NAI Earle Furman recent transactions
June 17, 2016
NAI Earle Furman announces the following transactions: Leases Greenville, South Carolina: John Staunton & Hunter Garrett, CCIM, SIOR of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord, Frank & Barbara League, in…
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South State Corporation announces merger with Southeastern Bank Financial Corporation
June 17, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC & AUGUSTA, GA – South State Corporation (NASDAQ:SSB) and Southeastern Bank Financial Corporation (OTCQB:SBFC) jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement. The combination of these two…
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South State Corporation announces merger with Southeastern Bank Financial Corporation
June 17, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC & AUGUSTA, GA – South State Corporation (NASDAQ:SSB) and Southeastern Bank Financial Corporation (OTCQB:SBFC) jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement. The combination of these two…
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South Carolina’s Employment Growth Remains Positive
June 17, 2016
The number of South Carolinians working continued its climb to a new record level in May, which helped push the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate down to 5.6 percent in May…
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South Carolina’s Employment Growth Remains Positive
June 17, 2016
The number of South Carolinians working continued its climb to a new record level in May, which helped push the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate down to 5.6 percent in May…
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Michael Atkinson joins the North Pleasantburg office of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
June 16, 2016
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Michael Atkinson has joined the company’s North Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. A graduate of Furman University, Atkison brings a…
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David Marlowe named Store Manager at TD Bank
June 16, 2016
TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has named David Marlowe Store Manager for its Travelers Rest store in S.C. He is responsible for overseeing operations within the store, assisting with…
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First Choice Fit® Marcus Lattimore football camps announced
June 16, 2016
Community health fairs offered to campers and the public at no charge. The Xtra Inch, in partnership with Select Health of South Carolina’s First Choice Medicaid health plan, presents First…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse adds summer intern
June 16, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – The Old Cigar Warehouse has hired Caroline Greissinger as a marketing and sales intern. Greissinger is a Clemson University Dean’s List student, whose previous experience includes serving…
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Richard S. Rosen selected to the Top 25: 2016 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
June 16, 2016Richard S. Rosen, managing partner of Rosen Hagood, has been selected to the Top 25: 2016 South Carolina Super Lawyers list based on nominations, research, and a comprehensive review process;…
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Richard S. Rosen selected to the Top 25: 2016 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
June 16, 2016
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Richard S. Rosen, managing partner of Rosen Hagood, has been selected to the Top 25: 2016 South Carolina Super Lawyers list based on nominations, research, and a comprehensive…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse adds summer intern
June 16, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – The Old Cigar Warehouse has hired Caroline Greissinger as a marketing and sales intern. Greissinger is a Clemson University Dean’s List student, whose previous experience includes serving…
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Brian Dooley, D.C., A.C.P., receives Spirit of Sherman College Award from Sherman College of Chiropractic
June 15, 2016
Sherman College faculty member Brian Dooley, D.C., A.C.P., was honored with the Spirit of Sherman College Award from his alma mater, Sherman College of Chiropractic, in Spartanburg, SC, at Lyceum…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names May 2016 Circle of Excellence recipients
June 15, 2016
Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from May through the Circle of Excellence program. The Circle of Excellence distinction is awarded to…
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Trish Aston joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
June 15, 2016
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Trish Aston has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Aston enters the real estate industry following 17…
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Delegation visit from Greenville, S.C. to Kortrijk, Belgium June 22-25, 2016
June 15, 2016
Statement from Delegation The purpose of the ‘G2K’ delegation visit is to learn more about our Sister City of Kortrijk, its people, ambitions, approach and accomplishments. While being over here,…
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SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC launches 1031 Replacement Property Solutions (1031RPS.com)
June 15, 2016
SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC (“Sandlapper”) has launched a new focused venture 1031 Replacement Property Solutions and its website, www.1031RPS.com as an on-line marketplace for “Accredited Investors” to access an inventory of…
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Mary Black Foundation accepting grant applications
June 15, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Mary Black Foundation announced that it is accepting grant applications for its fall grant cycle. The mission of the Mary Black Foundation is to invest in…
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Six percent container growth, $248M in capital expenditures projected for SC Ports Authority
June 15, 2016
SCPA reports 2.3 percent increase in fiscal year-to-date container volumes CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) Board of Directors adopted a financial plan for the 2017…
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Six percent container growth, $248M in capital expenditures projected for SC Ports Authority
June 15, 2016
SCPA reports 2.3 percent increase in fiscal year-to-date container volumes CHARLESTON, SC – The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) Board of Directors adopted a financial plan for the 2017…
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McDonnell and Associates, PA celebrates 13th anniversary
June 15, 2016McDonnell and Associates, PA, opened in 2003 by CEO Edward G. McDonnell, celebrates its 13th year in business. McDonnell and Associates, PA is a multi-state general law practice providing title…
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Riley Institute and OLLI spotlight higher ed in summer series
June 15, 2016The Riley Institute at Furman and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) will present the closing session of their three-part series, “Education for Life: Working together to fulfill the promise…
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Spartanburg Vision Plan process reaches pivotal halfway point
June 15, 2016
Community Event Outlines Assessment and Next Steps The plan for Spartanburg’s future has reached a pivotal point, and residents and leaders eager to join the efforts gathered on Tuesday, June…
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Duke Energy Foundation funds will support Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation
June 15, 2016
The Duke Energy Foundation has donated $25,000 to the Greenville Tech Foundation. The funds will be used at Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI) to develop curriculum and…
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FordHarrison recognized by Legal 500 as a 2016 top firm for immigration
June 15, 2016
FordHarrison LLP has been named a top firm for immigration in the 2016 edition of The Legal 500 United States. The Legal 500 is a guide to commercial law firms in…
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Interim chancellor of USC Upstate named
June 15, 2016
Mary Anne Fitzpatrick, University of South Carolina’s vice president for system planning, has been named interim chancellor of USC Upstate as the university continues the search for its next leader.…
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Engineered Plastic Components, Inc. launching Anderson County operations
June 15, 2016
Development Bringing New Jobs And More Than $5 Million Investment Engineered Plastic Components, Inc. (EPC), a provider of plastic injection molded products, has selected Anderson County for the company’s new…
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Engineered Plastic Components, Inc. launching Anderson County operations
June 15, 2016
Development Bringing New Jobs And More Than $5 Million Investment Engineered Plastic Components, Inc. (EPC), a provider of plastic injection molded products, has selected Anderson County for the company’s new…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd practices and attorneys recognized in 2016 Chambers USA Rankings
June 15, 2016Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. received numerous distinctions in the 2016 edition of Chambers USA, published by Chambers and Partners. The legal directory annually ranks American law firms and lawyers by…
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Alzheimer’s Association SC highlights “truths” about the disease during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month in June
June 15, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – It is common knowledge that Alzheimer’s disease robs people of their ability to remember, but other truths about the disease remain unknown. For instance, many people are…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd practices and attorneys recognized in 2016 Chambers USA Rankings
June 15, 2016
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. received numerous distinctions in the 2016 edition of Chambers USA, published by Chambers and Partners. The legal directory annually ranks American law firms and lawyers by…
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McDonnell and Associates, PA celebrates 13th anniversary
June 15, 2016
McDonnell and Associates, PA, opened in 2003 by CEO Edward G. McDonnell, celebrates its 13th year in business. McDonnell and Associates, PA is a multi-state general law practice providing title…
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Alzheimer’s Association SC highlights “truths” about the disease during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month in June
June 15, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – It is common knowledge that Alzheimer’s disease robs people of their ability to remember, but other truths about the disease remain unknown. For instance, many people are…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd practices and attorneys recognized in 2016 Chambers USA rankings
June 14, 2016Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. received numerous distinctions in the 2016 edition of Chambers USA, published by Chambers and Partners. The legal directory annually ranks American law firms and lawyers by…
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Tucanos Brazilian Grill donates $8,000 to Upstate organizations
June 14, 2016
Proceeds from special charity event awarded to three local organizations by Greenville’s new Brazilian eatery. On Wednesday, May 25, Tucanos Brazilian Grill, a Brazilian churrasco-style eatery that opened in the…
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