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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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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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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Container volume up three percent at South Carolina Ports
May 18, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Ports Authority reported a 2.8 percent increase in twenty foot-equivalent unit (TEU) volume fiscal year to date, handling 1.6 million TEUs since July 2015. SCPA…
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Container volume up three percent at South Carolina Ports
May 18, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Ports Authority reported a 2.8 percent increase in twenty foot-equivalent unit (TEU) volume fiscal year to date, handling 1.6 million TEUs since July 2015. SCPA…
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Colliers International’s Ron Anderson elected to Vice Chair of The Central Midlands Regional Transportation Authority
May 18, 2016
Colliers International’s Ron Anderson was elected to Vice Chair of The Central Midlands Regional Transportation Authority (CMRTA) Board of Directors. Anderson has served as the City of Columbia’s representative on…
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Colliers International’s Ron Anderson elected to Vice Chair of The Central Midlands Regional Transportation Authority
May 18, 2016
Colliers International’s Ron Anderson was elected to Vice Chair of The Central Midlands Regional Transportation Authority (CMRTA) Board of Directors. Anderson has served as the City of Columbia’s representative on…
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Two ScanSource executives named 2016 Women of the Channel by industry-leading publication
May 18, 2016
Christie Hamberis and Tracey Boucher of ScanSource Recognized as CRN’s 2016 Women of the Channel GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville-based ScanSource, Inc., a leading global provider of technology products and…
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era-contact USA launching Pickens County operations
May 18, 2016
Project Will Bring $3.6 Million In New Capital Investment era-contact USA, a global manufacturing leader of electrical railway couplings, is launching its North American manufacturing headquarters in Pickens County. The…
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era-contact USA launching Pickens County operations
May 18, 2016
Project Will Bring $3.6 Million In New Capital Investment era-contact USA, a global manufacturing leader of electrical railway couplings, is launching its North American manufacturing headquarters in Pickens County. The…
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Graham supports Zika funding
May 18, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after voting to move forward with legislation which provides $1.1 billion in funding for American efforts to stop…
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Graham supports Zika funding
May 18, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after voting to move forward with legislation which provides $1.1 billion in funding for American efforts to stop…
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YMCA funds for Mission will serve local youth and families
May 17, 2016
The mission of the YMCA of Greenville is to improve the lives of people in Greenville County by focusing its efforts on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Each…
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Susie White joins Wilson Associates Real Estate
May 17, 2016
Wilson Associates Real Estate is proud to announce that Susie White has joined its team of top-flight real estate agents. White earned a law degree from the University of South…
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House overrides Governor’s Farm Aid veto
May 17, 2016
House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement today after the South Carolina House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly (112-2) to override Governor Haley’s Farm Aid veto. “The South…
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McKamey Joins GreenWood, Inc. as Project Manager
May 17, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces the addition of Shannon McKamey as Project Manager at the GE Power project in Greenville, South…
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Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity teams with Lowe’s for Westside Revitalization Blitz
May 17, 2016
GREENWOOD, SC – Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity has joined forces with Lowe’s Heroes employee volunteers from 14 Upstate stores in a first of its kind daylong blitz to revitalize…
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Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. expanding operations in York County
May 17, 2016
Expansion To Bring More Than $8 Million In Capital Investment Sunbelt Rentals, Inc., one of the largest equipment rental companies in North America, is continuing its commitment to York County…
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Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. expanding operations in York County
May 17, 2016
Expansion To Bring More Than $8 Million In Capital Investment Sunbelt Rentals, Inc., one of the largest equipment rental companies in North America, is continuing its commitment to York County…
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Clemson president to address alma mater, receive honorary degree
May 17, 2016
Clemson University President James P. Clements, a three-time alumnus of University of Maryland – Baltimore County (UMBC), joins Harvard University President Drew Gilpin Faust as guest speakers for the Maryland…
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New study examines State’s teacher shortage
May 17, 2016
South Carolina not producing enough teachers to fill vacancies For several years, data from the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement’s (CERRA’s) Supply and Demand Survey Reports have indicated…
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New study examines State’s teacher shortage
May 17, 2016
South Carolina not producing enough teachers to fill vacancies For several years, data from the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement’s (CERRA’s) Supply and Demand Survey Reports have indicated…
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Greenville Women Giving to award more than $575,000 in grants
May 17, 2016
Organization Distributes Grants in Support of Local Nonprofits Greenville Women Giving, a local women’s philanthropic organization, presented grants totaling $577,250 to 12 nonprofit organizations at its annual meeting yesterday. Committed…
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Two groups receive apprenticeship grants for innovative workforce programs
May 17, 2016
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Tri-County Technical College have been awarded apprenticeship grants from the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB), which made available $267,000 for innovative apprenticeship…
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Two groups receive apprenticeship grants for innovative workforce programs
May 17, 2016
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Tri-County Technical College have been awarded apprenticeship grants from the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB), which made available $267,000 for innovative apprenticeship…
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McKamey Joins GreenWood, Inc. as Project Manager
May 17, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces the addition of Shannon McKamey as Project Manager at the GE Power project in Greenville, South…
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Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity teams with Lowe’s for Westside Revitalization Blitz
May 17, 2016
GREENWOOD, SC – Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity has joined forces with Lowe’s Heroes employee volunteers from 14 Upstate stores in a first of its kind daylong blitz to revitalize…
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Greenville Women Giving to award more than $575,000 in grants
May 17, 2016
Organization Distributes Grants in Support of Local Nonprofits Greenville Women Giving, a local women’s philanthropic organization, presented grants totaling $577,250 to 12 nonprofit organizations at its annual meeting yesterday. Committed…
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Weathers calls for veto override, says Governor’s action is unfair to South Carolina farmers
May 16, 2016
Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers today opposed Governor Haley’s veto of flood relief legislation for South Carolina farmers and urged the General Assembly to override the veto when they return…
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Spencer Ashby joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
May 16, 2016
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Spencer Ashby as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Spencer joins Coldwell Banker Caine with experience in real estate with another upstate firm,…
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Greenville Zoo supporting Amur Leopard conservation effort
May 16, 2016
For years, the Greenville Zoo has supported Amur leopard conservation efforts through its cooperation with the Amur Leopard Species Survival Program (SSP), and with ongoing donations to the Amur Leopard…
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S.C. Chamber announces H.R. Professional of the Year
May 16, 2016
The State Chamber is proud to announce the South Carolina H.R. Professional of the Year, Sharon Sellers, President of SLS Consulting, LLC, who was named at our 2016 H.R. Conference…
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New CEO Ken Tamsin joins Southern Community Services’ homeowner association management team
May 16, 2016Southern Community Services (SCS), a homeowner association management firm serving more than 160 communities across the Carolinas, including I’On, Park West and Hamlin Plantation in Charleston, Lake Carolina in Columbia…
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United Community Bank honors top performers for first quarter
May 16, 2016
United Community Bank recently honored ten individuals and six branch teams for their outstanding performance during the first quarter of 2016. This recognition is part of the bank’s quarterly Sales…
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Scott Baier to lead Clemson business school economics department
May 16, 2016
Clemson University has picked a highly regarded economics faculty member as interim chair of the John E. Walker Department of Economics. Scott Baier, director of the BB&T Center for Education and…
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Columbia attorney William Witherspoon to lead SC Bar
May 16, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia attorney William K. Witherspoon will be installed as the 2016-17 president of the South Carolina Bar on Thursday, May 19, during the Bar’s House of Delegates meeting at…
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