Duke Energy focused on customers, future strategy, CEO tells shareholders
May 5, 2016Duke Energy is focused on its customers and future strategy in a rapidly evolving industry, CEO Lynn Good told investors at the company’s annual shareholder meeting today. “Our customers are…
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Riley returns to First Citizens Bank as commercial banking manager for Columbia, Upstate SC
May 5, 2016
Chris Riley has returned to First Citizens Bank as manager of commercial banking for the Columbia and Greenville/Spartanburg areas. He leads First Citizens’ commercial banking teams for these markets, focusing…
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J&L Wire establishing operations in Colleton County
May 5, 2016
Company Investing $2.5 Million To Establish First South Carolina Operations COLLETON COUNTY, SC – J&L Wire, headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., has announced the establishment of its first South…
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J&L Wire establishing operations in Colleton County
May 5, 2016
Company Investing $2.5 Million To Establish First South Carolina Operations COLLETON COUNTY, SC – J&L Wire, headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., has announced the establishment of its first South…
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Port-driven activity contributes to strong development and tight market
May 5, 2016
Research & Forecast Report: Q1-2016 Charleston’s Industrial Market Key Takeaways Charleston, South Carolina’s industrial market continues to tighten as the Port of Charleston remains a driver for manufacturers and distributors…
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Port-driven activity contributes to strong development and tight market
May 5, 2016
Research & Forecast Report: Q1-2016 Charleston’s Industrial Market Key Takeaways Charleston, South Carolina’s industrial market continues to tighten as the Port of Charleston remains a driver for manufacturers and distributors…
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Husqvarna North America to expand Midlands operations
May 5, 2016
Company Investing More Than $29 Million To Expand Operations In Orangeburg County ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC – Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc., a leader in the manufacturing of outdoor power…
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Husqvarna North America to expand Midlands operations
May 5, 2016
Company Investing More Than $29 Million To Expand Operations In Orangeburg County ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC – Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc., a leader in the manufacturing of outdoor power…
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Colliers International announces first quarter Top Producers
May 5, 2016
Colliers International South Carolina has announced its top-producing brokerage associates for the first quarter of 2016. While these associates distinguished themselves with significant sales and leasing transactions, the company as…
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Colliers International announces first quarter Top Producers
May 5, 2016
Colliers International South Carolina has announced its top-producing brokerage associates for the first quarter of 2016. While these associates distinguished themselves with significant sales and leasing transactions, the company as…
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Habitat for Humanity celebrates completion of Michelin/Greenville Technical College Build
May 5, 2016
GREER, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County, Michelin, and Greenville Technical College celebrated several milestones together on Wednesday, May 4, with the completion of the first home of…
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Habitat for Humanity celebrates completion of Michelin/Greenville Technical College Build
May 5, 2016
GREER, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County, Michelin, and Greenville Technical College celebrated several milestones together on Wednesday, May 4, with the completion of the first home of…
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Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors starts renovations on its Greer office
May 4, 2016
The Greer office Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS has begun renovations on its office building, located at 705 W. Wade Hampton Blvd., which the company originally opened in…
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ZWO promotes Chris Bradley to creative director
May 4, 2016
ZWO Branding and Marketing has promoted Chris Bradley from associate creative director to creative director. Hired initially as a designer with ZWO in 2009, Bradley developed further skills in video…
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Diamonds Direct donates to MUSC Children’s Hospital
May 4, 2016Diamonds Direct, a direct diamond importer based in Charlotte, N.C., with a new location in Mt. Pleasant, will present a check to the campaign for the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s…
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Pete Harper represented the landlord in the lease of 3,588 SF of office space in North Charleston, SC
May 4, 2016Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM represented the landlord in the lease of 3,588 SF of office space located in Ridgeway Business Park located at 3125 Ashley Phosphate Road,…
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Science and Mathematics Governor’s School students take home 59 South Carolina Junior Academy of Science Awards
May 4, 2016
Forty-five students from the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) recently brought home 59 awards from the SC Junior Academy of Science (SCJAS) Annual Spring Meeting. The…
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LS3P wins big at this year’s ASID Carolinas Chapter 2016 Design Excellence Awards Gala
May 4, 2016
Five projects designed by architectural firm LS3P received top awards at this year’s ASID Carolinas Chapter 2016 Design Excellence Awards Gala event held in Charlotte, NC on April 28. LS3P…
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LS3P wins big at this year’s ASID Carolinas Chapter 2016 Design Excellence Awards Gala
May 4, 2016
Five projects designed by architectural firm LS3P received top awards at this year’s ASID Carolinas Chapter 2016 Design Excellence Awards Gala event held in Charlotte, NC on April 28. LS3P…
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Complete Public Relations nabs three SCPRSA Awards
May 4, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations took home three honors at the annual Public Relations Society of America’s South Carolina (SCPRSA) Mercury Awards banquet last week. The full-service media affairs…
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Nichole Davis named SC Bar Young Lawyer of the Year
May 4, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Nichole Davis of Irmo has been named Young Lawyer of the Year by the SC Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD). The annual Young Lawyer of the Year…
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Nichole Davis named SC Bar Young Lawyer of the Year
May 4, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Nichole Davis of Irmo has been named Young Lawyer of the Year by the SC Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD). The annual Young Lawyer of the Year…
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Greenville Tech Charter High School purchases land and building
May 4, 2016
Greenville Tech Charter High School has purchased 10 acres of land and a 48,000 sq. ft. building near the Greenville Technical College campus. Board Of Directors Chairman, Dr. Robert Nash, announced…
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S.C. Bankruptcy group honors Nelson Mullins’ George Cauthen
May 4, 2016
The S.C. Bankruptcy Law Association has honored George B. Cauthen, a partner in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Columbia office, with the J. Bratton Davis Professionalism Award. The award…
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S.C. Bankruptcy group honors Nelson Mullins’ George Cauthen
May 4, 2016
The S.C. Bankruptcy Law Association has honored George B. Cauthen, a partner in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Columbia office, with the J. Bratton Davis Professionalism Award. The award…
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KNOW, then VOTE 2016 Candidate Forum
May 4, 2016
All Candidates on the Greenville County ballot have been invited to a voter forum to present their vision and so that voters can have an opportunity to speak one-on-one with…
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KNOW, then VOTE 2016 Candidate Forum
May 4, 2016
All Candidates on the Greenville County ballot have been invited to a voter forum to present their vision and so that voters can have an opportunity to speak one-on-one with…
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Complete Public Relations nabs three SCPRSA Awards
May 4, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations took home three honors at the annual Public Relations Society of America’s South Carolina (SCPRSA) Mercury Awards banquet last week. The full-service media affairs…
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Alice F. Paylor of Rosen Hagood appointed as SC State Delegate to ABA House of Delegates
May 3, 2016CHARLESTON – The South Carolina Bar’s Board of Governors appointed Rosen Hagood attorney, Alice F. Paylor, to an unexpired term as a South Carolina State Delegate to the American Bar…
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Zero Connect launching operations in Pickens County
May 3, 2016
New Development To Bring $1.3 Million Investment To Easley, S.C. Zero Connect, an assembler and distributor of fiber optic and copper cables, is establishing operations in Pickens County. The new…
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Zero Connect launching operations in Pickens County
May 3, 2016
New Development To Bring $1.3 Million Investment To Easley, S.C. Zero Connect, an assembler and distributor of fiber optic and copper cables, is establishing operations in Pickens County. The new…
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Greenville Health System receives workplace wellness award
May 3, 2016
Greenville Health System (GHS) was recognized by the South Carolina Hospital Association’s Working Well initiative and Prevention Partners for achieving the Excellence Recognition. The Excellence Recognition is awarded for reaching…
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New Record Low Vacancy in Both Office and Industrial Markets
May 3, 2016
CBRE Research has released the latest data on the industrial and office commercial real estate markets in the Greenville-Spartanburg market. Office High absorption levels, consistent declines in vacancy and rapidly…
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Crawford Strategy establishes Scholarship at Greenville Technical College
May 3, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – In honor of a milestone anniversary in 2015, Crawford Strategy established a Communications Scholarship to be awarded annually to a Greenville Technical College student enrolled in the…
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Bob Jones Academy student receives ECENC Scholarship
May 3, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Huey Mills with Advance Carolina, a scholarship funding organization, recently made a check presentation to Joshua Ashmore, a second grade student at Bob Jones Academy. In…
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Two Guild members present exhibit at Chapman Cultural Center
May 3, 2016
Local artists Larry Mauldin and Carol Feitel have a two-person show — Painting The American Landscape — in Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg Gallery at Chapman Cultural Center for the month…
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New Record Low Vacancy in Both Office and Industrial Markets
May 3, 2016
CBRE Research has released the latest data on the industrial and office commercial real estate markets in the Greenville-Spartanburg market. Office High absorption levels, consistent declines in vacancy and rapidly…
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Alice F. Paylor of Rosen Hagood appointed as SC State Delegate to ABA House of Delegates
May 3, 2016
CHARLESTON – The South Carolina Bar’s Board of Governors appointed Rosen Hagood attorney, Alice F. Paylor, to an unexpired term as a South Carolina State Delegate to the American Bar…
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Colliers International associates named 2015 CoStar Power Brokers
May 2, 2016
Seventeen brokerage associates across the state recognized in their specialties, while company is recognized as a top leasing and sales commercial real estate firm. Seventeen brokerage associates with Colliers International…
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Duke Energy Progress proposes nearly $3 in monthly fuel savings for residential customers in South Carolina
May 2, 2016
Duke Energy Progress is proposing close to $3 in monthly fuel savings for its customers beginning this summer. If approved by the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC), the…
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Furman professor Weston Dripps named director of Shi Center Center for Sustainability
May 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Weston Dripps, an associate professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Furman University, has been named director of the university’s David E. Shi Center for Sustainability.…
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SBA launches 3rd Annual Growth Accelerator Fund Competition
May 2, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – For the third year, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is launching an Accelerator Growth Fund competition for accelerators and other entrepreneurial ecosystem models to compete for…
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SBA launches 3rd Annual Growth Accelerator Fund Competition
May 2, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – For the third year, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is launching an Accelerator Growth Fund competition for accelerators and other entrepreneurial ecosystem models to compete for…
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YMCA Camp Greenville hires Cory Harrison as Executive Director
May 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – YMCA Camp Greenville hired Cory Harrison as Executive Director. Harrison’s previous experience includes leadership positions at YMCA Camp Benson (IL) the Golden Triangle YMCA (FL) and the…
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S.C. Arts gala features Chief of the Catawba Nation Bill Harris, 2016 Folk Heritage Award recipient
May 2, 2016
Annual celebration of the arts features art sale, concert and dance party Catawba pottery collectors can go home from the South Carolina Arts Gala with a piece made by a…
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Southern First reports results for first quarter 2015
May 2, 2016
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.0 million, or $0.45 per diluted share for the first…
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Local CPA firm, Scott and Company, launches new website
May 2, 2016
The local accounting firm of Scott and Company LLC announced the launch of the firm’s new website. “We are excited to go live with the brand new Scott and Company…
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Buyers Lab features Carolina Business Equipment
May 2, 2016Starting out as a traditional copier dealer in 1975, Carolina Business Equipment (CBE) now provides a wider range of devices, as well as software and various managed IT services. As…
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Twenty-three McNair attorneys named in 2016 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®
May 2, 2016McNair Law Firm, P.A. congratulates 23 of its attorneys for being selected by their peers for inclusion in South Carolina Super Lawyers 2016®. The honorees represent four of McNair’s office…
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Buyers Lab features Carolina Business Equipment
May 2, 2016
Starting out as a traditional copier dealer in 1975, Carolina Business Equipment (CBE) now provides a wider range of devices, as well as software and various managed IT services. As…
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