Furman Undergraduate Kelsey Orr selected for Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program
May 24, 2016Kelsey Orr, a rising senior at Furman University, is one of 10 undergraduates from across the country to be selected as a 2016 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellow. Managed…
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Furmans Classics professor Blackwell collaborates with Leipzig University, recipient of Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Grant
May 24, 2016Furman University Classics professor Dr. Christopher W. Blackwell will collaborate with faculty at Leipzig University (Germany), which was awarded a $204,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The grant…
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O’Neal Inc. Hires Structural Engineer
May 24, 2016O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Paul Christopher as Structural Engineer. Christopher has more than 15 years of structural engineering experience. He previously worked for…
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YMCA Spirit Center dedicated
May 24, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – A dedication ceremony of the YMCA Spirit Center provided by Lillian and Ellis Darby took place on Friday, May 20, on the campus of the Caine Halter Family…
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Travel Alert: Michelin and AAA offer tips to stay safe during busy Memorial Day driving weekend
May 24, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Low gas prices are fueling the busiest Memorial DayWeekend since 2005 and AAA is forecasting 38 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more for the holiday weekend…
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2016-2017 Lancaster Performing Arts Series line-up
May 24, 2016
LANCASTER, SC – Lancaster Performing Arts Series announces the 2016-2017 Season line-up, promising something for everyone! From down-home country and uptown R&B to classic rock and cutting-edge comedy, concert-goers will…
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Brew in the Zoo tickets still available
May 24, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – With only a few days remaining before the annual Brew in the Zoo presented by RJ Rockers Brewing Company, which will be held this Friday, May 27 from…
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Five new agents join the Garlington Road office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
May 24, 2016
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced the addition of five new sales associates to its Garlington Road office. Jordan Doss, Keith Rudge, Fran Scott-Odom, Jenny Weathers and Robert…
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Culbertson Mill protected
May 24, 2016
Upstate Forever partners with landowner to protect historic mill and community recreational resource WARE SHOALS, SC – Area residents and conservation advocates celebrated a conservation success story Thursday evening…
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America in Bloom judges to visit Greenwood, SC
May 24, 2016
Professional volunteer judges from the America in Bloom (AIB) national awards program will visit Greenwood, SC on June 3 and 4. This is Greenwood’s first year as an America in…
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Five C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS agents receive CNE designation
May 24, 2016
Five real estate professionals from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS recently earned the Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE®) designation from the Real Estate Negotiation Institute. The newly certified CNE…
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Greenville Little Theatre awarded $42,208 by Greenville Women Giving
May 23, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – On May 16, 2016, Greenville Women Giving held its Tenth Anniversary Celebration to award its 2016 grantees. Greenville Little Theatre was awarded $42,208 to upgrade antiquated lighting…
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Washington Center receives Greenville Women Giving Grant
May 23, 2016
Greenville Women Giving Awards Generous Funding to Assist with the Construction of a Wheelchair Accessible Nature Trail GREENVILLE, SC – On May 16, Greenville Women Giving held its 10th…
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South State Bank makes $10,000 gift to CommunityWorks
May 23, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – CommunityWorks (CW) is excited to announce that they have received a gift of $10,000 from South State Bank. This is the eighth year that South State Bank…
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Haley, Governors ask FCC to change contraband cellphone regulations
May 23, 2016
“States must have the flexibility and authority to eradicate this threat to the public safety in our states” COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley and fellow governors from across the…
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Preparations underway for Farm Aid implementation
May 23, 2016
Officials are already hard at work mapping out a plan for implementation of Palmetto Farm Aid. In the next 2-3 weeks, the advisory board will meet and determine the criteria…
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Two new agents join the Augusta Road office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
May 23, 2016
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced the addition of two new sales associates to its Augusta Road office. Annie Adams and Lisa Birch join the company as its…
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Schmunk receives S.C. Independent Colleges teaching award
May 23, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – Dr. Peter L. Schmunk, the Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Garrison Professor of the Humanities at Wofford College,recently was recognized with the 2016 Excellence in Teaching Award,…
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Furman University Board of Trustees approve faculty promotions, tenure
May 23, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – During its spring meeting Saturday, the Furman University Board of Trustees approved promotions and/or tenure for 14 faculty members and granted emeritus status to four professors who…
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Avison Young retail lease – Wade Hampton Boulevard
May 23, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Vitré R. Stephens represented Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries in the leasing of 2,800 sf retail space located at…
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Avison Young retail lease – 210 E. Coffee Street
May 23, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Rakan Draz and John Odom represented Nelo’s Naturals, LLC in the leasing of 1,560 sf of retail space located at…
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Furman University Board of Trustees elect new members to board
May 22, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – Robert E. Hill, Jr., chair of the Furman University Board of Trustees, announced that six new trustees and one trustee emeritus have been elected to the board.…
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Greenville Women Giving awards generous funding to assist with the construction of a wheelchair accessible nature trail
May 20, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – On May 16, Greenville Women Giving held its 10th Annual Meeting to award grant funding for their 2016 cycle. Washington Center received $35,450 to assist with funding…
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Drivers should expect Chrome Drive detours this weekend
May 20, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – A roughly one-mile portion of Chrome Drive will have a detour this weekend as crews work on the next stages of the 85-385 Gateway Project. Chrome Drive…
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NAI Earle Furman recent transactions
May 20, 2016
NAI Earle Furman announces the following transactions: Leases Greenville, South Carolina: Earle Furman, SIOR of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord, NTM Properties, LLC, in leasing a 33,783 SF industrial…
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Crawford Strategy promotes Nisha Patel to Account Supervisor/Client Services Manager
May 20, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Crawford Strategy, a full service marketing and communications firm, has promoted Nisha Patel to Account Supervisor, Client Services Manager. “Nisha is a leader both in our office…
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United Community Bank Ice on Main reveals new logo
May 20, 2016
As its 6th season approaches later this year, United Community Bank Ice on Main revealed a new, refreshed logo. The City of Greenville and United Community Bank worked with Crawford…
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The Woodlands at Furman celebrates Continuing Care Retirement Communities week
May 20, 2016
The Woodlands at Furman residents and staff celebrated Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) week this week, in a celebration of active, engaged living throughout the retirement years. CCRC week is…
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Taylors Fire and Sewer District receives top rating
May 20, 2016
Taylors Fire and Sewer District is pleased to announce the district has been notified that it has received a satisfactory rating by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental…
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Gantt Fire and Sewer District dedicates new headquarters
May 20, 2016
Gantt Fire and Sewer District announced the opening of the district’s new headquarters located at 1201 White Horse Road in Greenville. The district’s Board of Commissioners recently hosted a dedication…
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United Community Bank Ice on Main reveals new logo
May 20, 2016
As its 6th season approaches later this year, United Community Bank Ice on Main revealed a new, refreshed logo. The City of Greenville and United Community Bank worked with Crawford…
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Drivers should expect Chrome Drive detours this weekend
May 20, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – A roughly one-mile portion of Chrome Drive will have a detour this weekend as crews work on the next stages of the 85-385 Gateway Project. Chrome Drive…
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The Woodlands at Furman celebrates Continuing Care Retirement Communities week
May 20, 2016
The Woodlands at Furman residents and staff celebrated Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) week this week, in a celebration of active, engaged living throughout the retirement years. CCRC week is…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: health-care, on-the-move
Gantt Fire and Sewer District dedicates new headquarters
May 20, 2016
Gantt Fire and Sewer District announced the opening of the district’s new headquarters located at 1201 White Horse Road in Greenville. The district’s Board of Commissioners recently hosted a dedication…
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Taylors Fire and Sewer District receives top rating
May 20, 2016
Taylors Fire and Sewer District is pleased to announce the district has been notified that it has received a satisfactory rating by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental…
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2016 Ken Bower Scholarship recipients announced
May 19, 2016
Five Teacher Cadets awarded from across the state The Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarship, named in memory of Dr. Ken Bower, an architect of the original Teacher Cadet course…
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2016 Ken Bower Scholarship recipients announced
May 19, 2016
Five Teacher Cadets awarded from across the state The Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarship, named in memory of Dr. Ken Bower, an architect of the original Teacher Cadet course…
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AT&T invests more than $800M over 3-year period to enhance local networks in South Carolina
May 19, 2016
AT&T has invested more than $800 million in South Carolina wireless and wired networks during 2013-2015. These investments drive a wide range of upgrades to reliability, coverage, speed and overall…
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AT&T invests more than $800M over 3-year period to enhance local networks in South Carolina
May 19, 2016
AT&T has invested more than $800 million in South Carolina wireless and wired networks during 2013-2015. These investments drive a wide range of upgrades to reliability, coverage, speed and overall…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recent Greenville-area leases
May 19, 2016
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Greenville, SC area: …………………………… Lowes Foods leased 12,000 square feet at 1659 Woodruff Rd. in Greenville, SC. …
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David Lockwood appointed Chief Operating Officer of Colliers International South Carolina
May 19, 2016
David C. Lockwood III, SIOR, CCIM, Executive Vice President of Colliers International South Carolina, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of the Company. Lockwood has been associated with Colliers for…
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David Lockwood appointed Chief Operating Officer of Colliers International South Carolina
May 19, 2016
David C. Lockwood III, SIOR, CCIM, Executive Vice President of Colliers International South Carolina, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of the Company. Lockwood has been associated with Colliers for…
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McMillan Pazdan Smith announces new leadership
May 18, 2016
McMillan Pazdan Smith named two new firm Principals: David Moore and Tom Hund. The firm has also announced six new Associate Principals. “These individuals have demonstrated consistent leadership potential and…
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Coldwell Banker Caine introduces new awards: Circle of Excellence names April 2016 recipients
May 18, 2016Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from April through the newly minted Circle of Excellence program. The Circle of Excellence distinction is…
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Jackson hires C.J. Cluck, Jamie O’Keefe as interns
May 18, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has selected C.J. Cluck and Jamie O’Keefe to participate in the company’s…
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ScanSource reports third quarter results
May 18, 2016
Net Sales Growth of 5% and EPS Growth of 20% GREENVILLE, SC – ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCSC), a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, today announced financial results…
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USC Upstate narrows search for new chancellor
May 18, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – The University of South Carolina Upstate has narrowed its search for a new chancellor who will replace Dr. Tom Moore. Moore began his tenure as USC Upstate…
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Chapman receives Hayes sculpture for public display
May 18, 2016
For public display, Chapman Cultural Center has received a painted-steel nonobjective sculpture by the noted artist David Hayes. The multisided sculpture is painted in bright primary colors and sits at…
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Greenville recognized as 2016 Playful City
May 18, 2016
As part of its annual “Playability Week,” KaBOOM! announced that Greenville is among 257 cities and towns across the United States named as 2016 Playful City USA communities. This is…
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Elevation Financial Group announces sale of Greenville, SC multifamily property for $9.25 M
May 18, 2016
Elevation Financial Group, LLC is pleased to announce the disposition of Elevation Real Property Fund IV asset, Serenity Apartments® at Greenville. The 200-unit multifamily community, located near downtown Greenville, South…
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