Nexsen Pruet’s John Sowards elected as chair of Public Employee Benefit Authority
July 26, 2016The Board of Directors for the South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA) has elected Nexsen Pruet member (partner) John Sowards as its Chairman. The vote came at the PEBA…
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Jackson hires Ricci and Pusateri
July 26, 2016
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has hired Alissa Ricci as Media Supervisor and Christiana Pusateri as Marketing Office Coordinator. As Media…
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Golden Strip Church Coalition dedicates 20th Habitat Home
July 26, 2016
Twenty years ago, several volunteers approached Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County with the idea of helping expand affordable Habitat housing into the Golden Strip. On Sunday, July 24, the…
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Voterheads launches free service to monitor local and county governments across South Carolina
July 26, 2016Voterheads announced today that citizens in all 46 South Carolina counties will be able to stay informed on local issues by registering online at www.Voterheads.com. Subscribers enter a zip code…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter of 2016
July 26, 2016Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.3 million, or $0.49 per diluted share for…
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Motor Supply Co. Bistro Executive Chef Wes Fulmer and team to participate in Asheville Wine and Food Festival and Euphoria Greenville 2016
July 26, 2016
Executive Chef Wes Fulmer and team members of Columbia, S.C. restaurant Motor Supply Co. Bistro will participate for the first time in two regional food festivals in fall of 2016:…
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Golden Strip Church Coalition dedicates 20th Habitat Home
July 26, 2016
Twenty years ago, several volunteers approached Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County with the idea of helping expand affordable Habitat housing into the Golden Strip. On Sunday, July 24, the…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Voterheads launches free service to monitor local and county governments across South Carolina
July 26, 2016
Voterheads announced today that citizens in all 46 South Carolina counties will be able to stay informed on local issues by registering online at www.Voterheads.com. Subscribers enter a zip code…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: government, on-the-move
Motor Supply Co. Bistro Executive Chef Wes Fulmer and team to participate in Asheville Wine and Food Festival and Euphoria Greenville 2016
July 26, 2016
Executive Chef Wes Fulmer and team members of Columbia, S.C. restaurant Motor Supply Co. Bistro will participate for the first time in two regional food festivals in fall of 2016:…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move
Jackson hires Ricci and Pusateri
July 26, 2016
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communications and events agency, has hired Alissa Ricci as Media Supervisor and Christiana Pusateri as Marketing Office Coordinator. As Media…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
Southern First reports results for second quarter of 2016
July 26, 2016Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.3 million, or $0.49 per diluted share for…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Nexsen Pruet’s John Sowards elected as chair of Public Employee Benefit Authority
July 26, 2016
The Board of Directors for the South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA) has elected Nexsen Pruet member (partner) John Sowards as its Chairman. The vote came at the PEBA…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
Jim Wall elected Chairman of Greenville Airport Commission
July 25, 2016
Jim Wall has been elected Chairman of the Greenville Airport Commission. The Greenville Airport Commission is the owner and operator of the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU). GMU is the busiest…
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Carolina Metal Castings expanding operations in Jasper County
July 25, 2016
Expansion Projected To Bring More Than $3 Million Of New Investment JASPER COUNTY, SC – Carolina Metal Castings, a full-service provider of aftermarket metal castings, is expanding its manufacturing operations…
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Carolina Metal Castings expanding operations in Jasper County
July 25, 2016
Expansion Projected To Bring More Than $3 Million Of New Investment JASPER COUNTY, SC – Carolina Metal Castings, a full-service provider of aftermarket metal castings, is expanding its manufacturing operations…
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Cantina 76, Mexican-inspired taqueria, expands to downtown Greenville’s Main Street
July 25, 2016
Cantina 76, locally-owned, Mexican-inspired taqueria and bar, will expand into downtown Greenville, S.C., opening its newest location in ONE City Plaza on Main Street on August 1, 2016. The Greenville…
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Converse College begins construction of new junior suites
July 25, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – Over the coming months, new suite-style junior housing will begin to rise on the east corridor of Converse College’s back campus quad. The 120-student-bed facility will open…
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Avison Young Office Lease | 18 Interchange Blvd
July 25, 2016Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Rakan Draz and John Odom represented Priority Properties, LLC in the leasing of 4,800 sf of office space located at…
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Cantina 76, Mexican-inspired taqueria, expands to downtown Greenville’s Main Street
July 25, 2016
Cantina 76, locally-owned, Mexican-inspired taqueria and bar, will expand into downtown Greenville, S.C., opening its newest location in ONE City Plaza on Main Street on August 1, 2016. The Greenville…
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Rocky River Nature Park protected
July 23, 2016
Anderson University partners with Upstate Forever to permanently protect 132-acre park ANDERSON, SC – Anderson University has partnered with local conservation group Upstate Forever to permanently protect Rocky River Nature…
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R. Kinard Johnson, Jr. elected Vice Chairman of the Greenville Airport Commission
July 22, 2016
R. Kinard Johnson, Jr. has been elected Vice Chairman of the Greenville Airport Commission. The Greenville Airport Commission is the owner and operator of the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU). GMU…
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S.C. Arts Commission awards $3.1 million in grants
July 22, 2016The South Carolina Arts Commission has awarded $3,148,120 in grants to South Carolina communities, artists, arts organizations and schools for the 2017 fiscal year as of July 1. “We are…
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Caviar & Bananas announces Greenville leadership team
July 22, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Caviar & Bananas, a gourmet market and cafe concept that started in Charleston, has announced their Greenville leadership team. Caviar & Bananas will open its first location…
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ABC presents O’Neal with platinum level safety award
July 22, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has received a platinum level national safety award presented by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). O’Neal was…
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All Clear Plumbing expands to Easley
July 22, 2016
Locally owned and operated All Clear Plumbing is adding Easley to its service area. All Clear Plumbing was founded in 2012 with the mission of being a plumbing company that…
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Clemson finance official receives national award
July 22, 2016
Charles Tegen, Clemson University’s associate vice president for finance, was awarded the 2016 Professional Development Award for his notable and extensive contributions to the National Association of College and University…
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DSS names new Greenville County Director
July 22, 2016
Officials with South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) recently named Dena Reeves-Green as the Director of Greenville County DSS. Ms. Reeves-Green has worked for the State of South Carolina…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2016
July 22, 2016
DEW Executive Director Cheryl Stanton’s Statement: “It has been 15 years since our unemployment rate has been this low. Businesses are putting their trust in us that we can provide…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation June 2016
July 22, 2016
DEW Executive Director Cheryl Stanton’s Statement: “It has been 15 years since our unemployment rate has been this low. Businesses are putting their trust in us that we can provide…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: employment, government, on-the-move
Caviar & Bananas announces Greenville leadership team
July 22, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Caviar & Bananas, a gourmet market and cafe concept that started in Charleston, has announced their Greenville leadership team. Caviar & Bananas will open its first location…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: food, on-the-move
S.C. Arts Commission awards $3.1 million in grants
July 22, 2016
The South Carolina Arts Commission has awarded $3,148,120 in grants to South Carolina communities, artists, arts organizations and schools for the 2017 fiscal year as of July 1. “We are…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
All Clear Plumbing expands to Easley
July 22, 2016
Locally owned and operated All Clear Plumbing is adding Easley to its service area. All Clear Plumbing was founded in 2012 with the mission of being a plumbing company that…
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Centering Pregnancy is a 2016 McNulty Prize Laureate
July 21, 2016
ASPEN, CO – The Aspen Institute and Trustee Anne Welsh McNulty announced the ninth annual group of John P. McNulty Prize Laureates, four extraordinary leaders who have brought the spirit of…
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Rebuild Upstate aided by Golf for Greenville event
July 21, 2016
Funds received from a Golf for Greenville grant will help Rebuild Upstate above and beyond what it expected when agency officials first applied last summer. Rebuild Upstate performs emergency repairs…
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Ten at the Top announces breakout session speakers for 2016 Upstate Regional Summit
July 21, 2016
Ten at the Top has announced the presenters for the breakout sessions of the Upstate Regional Summit presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, to be held September 13 at…
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Greenville City and Boiling Springs Fire Departments to welcome Carolina Brotherhood Ride July 25
July 21, 2016
Founded in 2012 by two Charlotte Fire Department members, the Carolina Brotherhood is an annual cycling event comprised of active duty and retired firefighters and police officers from South Carolina…
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John Odom named Senior Associate at Avison Young
July 21, 2016
The Greenville office of Avison Young announced that its commercial real estate broker, John Odom, a retail specialist, has been named a Senior Associate. The Senior Associate title is obtained…
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Ten at the Top announces breakout session speakers for 2016 Upstate Regional Summit
July 21, 2016
Ten at the Top has announced the presenters for the breakout sessions of the Upstate Regional Summit presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, to be held September 13 at…
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Rebuild Upstate aided by Golf for Greenville event
July 21, 2016
Funds received from a Golf for Greenville grant will help Rebuild Upstate above and beyond what it expected when agency officials first applied last summer. Rebuild Upstate performs emergency repairs…
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Founders Federal Credit Union holds ribbon cutting at John B. White Sr. Boulevard location
July 20, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – Lancaster-based Founders Federal Credit Union and the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 20th at the new John B. White Sr. Boulevard Founders…
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RBC extends commitment to RBC Heritage and RBC Canadian Open
July 20, 2016
The PGA TOUR, RBC, Golf Canada and the Heritage Classic Foundation jointly announced that RBC has signed six-year extensions as title sponsor of both the RBC Heritage and the RBC…
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SC Ports Authority posts 2016 fiscal year volume increase
July 20, 2016
Inland Port Greer achieves record rail moves; SCPA handles highest-ever finished vehicle volume South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) reported growth of container volume and breakbulk tonnage at its Charleston facilities…
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SC Ports Authority posts 2016 fiscal year volume increase
July 20, 2016
Inland Port Greer achieves record rail moves; SCPA handles highest-ever finished vehicle volume South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) reported growth of container volume and breakbulk tonnage at its Charleston facilities…
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SCRA announces new SC Launch Companies
July 20, 2016Lowcountry and Midlands-based Organizations Accepted into the Program SCRA, a state-chartered organization that furthers South Carolina’s technology economy, today announced the acceptance of Rock Hill-based Lithium Ion Power, LLC, Columbia-based…
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SCRA announces new SC Launch Companies
July 20, 2016
Lowcountry and Midlands-based Organizations Accepted into the Program SCRA, a state-chartered organization that furthers South Carolina’s technology economy, today announced the acceptance of Rock Hill-based Lithium Ion Power, LLC, Columbia-based…
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Wagner Wealth Management adds Director of Client Services
July 20, 2016
Wagner Wealth Management has added Allison Holland as the firm’s Director of Client Services. Holland holds the Series 7, Series 63, and Series 9/10 Securities Licenses and is a Clemson…
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Span-America Medical Systems to release third quarter fiscal 2016 results
July 20, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Span-America Medical Systems, Inc. announced that it plans to release its fiscal 2016 third quarter results on Thursday, August 4, after the close of regular trading. The company will conduct…
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LS3P welcomes new CFO
July 20, 2016
LS3P welcomes Doug Snyder, CPA, CGMA, who joins the firm as Chief Financial Officer. Snyder, who will be based in the firm’s Charleston, SC office, has been serving in a…
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LS3P welcomes new CFO
July 20, 2016
LS3P welcomes Doug Snyder, CPA, CGMA, who joins the firm as Chief Financial Officer. Snyder, who will be based in the firm’s Charleston, SC office, has been serving in a…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer completes over 10.1 MSF in transactions mid-year 2016
July 20, 2016
Year-to-Date Volume Exceeds $665M RICHMOND, VA – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announces the firm’s eight Virginia and South Carolina offices completed 795 lease transactions totaling nearly 7.4 million square feet…
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