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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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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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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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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
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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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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