Longer route, more ops for veterans to take part highlight 2016 Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration
May 9, 2016
The 2016 Armed Greenville Armed Forces Day Parade will feature a longer route, ends with a celebration at Flour Field and offers more opportunities for veterans to take part when…
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Phillips Staffing adds Melanie Sass to lead accounting & finance team
May 9, 2016Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has added Melanie Sass as Accounting Manager on its rapidly growing team. Mrs. Sass joins…
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ECD wins CHE’s Excellence in Service Learning award
May 9, 2016
PENDLETON, SC – A service learning project that pairs Early Childhood Development (ECD) students with at-risk kindergarteners to improve the children’s language development skills has won the S.C. Commission on…
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Two South Carolina school leaders receive top honors
May 9, 2016
Calhoun County School District Superintendent, Dr. Steve Wilson, has been named the 2017 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year, and District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties Chief Instructional Officer,…
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Two South Carolina school leaders receive top honors
May 9, 2016
Calhoun County School District Superintendent, Dr. Steve Wilson, has been named the 2017 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year, and District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties Chief Instructional Officer,…
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Sitel announces Spartanburg County customer experience center
May 9, 2016
Leading customer care provider to bring $2.5 million investment and more than 400 jobs to Upstate SPARTANBURG, SC – Sitel, a leading global customer care provider, announced significant business growth…
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Sitel announces Spartanburg County customer experience center
May 9, 2016
Leading customer care provider to bring $2.5 million investment and more than 400 jobs to Upstate SPARTANBURG, SC – Sitel, a leading global customer care provider, announced significant business growth…
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Duke Energy awards $730,000 in Water Resources Fund grants to local organizations
May 9, 2016Part of $10 million, multiyear commitment to protect and improve the environment Already, 38 projects have received more than $3.5 million from the fund CHARLOTTE, NC – Nine organizations…
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O’Neal Inc. hires Project Controller
May 9, 2016
O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Jonathan Sharpe as Project Controller. Sharpe has more than 10 years of project controls experience. He previously worked for…
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Willis Fortson named store manager at TD Bank
May 9, 2016
CLINTON, SC – TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has named Willis Fortson Store Manager for its Clinton, S.C. Store. He is responsible for developing and managing business and customer relations,…
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Greenville entrepreneur Johnson to moderate Chamber panel
May 9, 2016
Local entrepreneur Tammy Johnson will be the moderator at the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Owners Forum next week. The quarterly event provides an opportunity for small business owners…
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NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson to ride in the 2016 Assault on Mount Mitchell
May 9, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Freewheelers Cycling Association is excited to announce six-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson will be riding in the 2016 Assault on Mount Mitchell, taking…
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Tom’s Guide declares Computer Direct’s Volta: Just Plain Powerful
May 9, 2016
Computer Direct Outlet’s Volta VZ desktop workstation has scored another major review – this time from one of the leading magazines in the tech industry world. Tom’s Guide declared the…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood promotes Courtney Mebane to Marketing Communications Manager
May 9, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Smith Moore Leatherwood announced that Courtney Mebane has been promoted to the position of Marketing Communications Manager for the 165-attorney regional law firm. In her new role, she…
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Phillips Staffing adds Melanie Sass to lead accounting & finance team
May 9, 2016
Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has added Melanie Sass as Accounting Manager on its rapidly growing team. Mrs. Sass joins…
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NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson to ride in the 2016 Assault on Mount Mitchell
May 9, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Freewheelers Cycling Association is excited to announce six-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson will be riding in the 2016 Assault on Mount Mitchell, taking…
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Tom’s Guide declares Computer Direct’s Volta: Just Plain Powerful
May 9, 2016
Computer Direct Outlet’s Volta VZ desktop workstation has scored another major review – this time from one of the leading magazines in the tech industry world. Tom’s Guide declared the…
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Greenville entrepreneur Johnson to moderate Chamber panel
May 9, 2016
Local entrepreneur Tammy Johnson will be the moderator at the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Owners Forum next week. The quarterly event provides an opportunity for small business owners…
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U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) on 2016 Elections
May 6, 2016
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the 2016 elections. “It’s hard to believe that in a nation of more than 300 million Americans…
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U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) on 2016 Elections
May 6, 2016
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on the 2016 elections. “It’s hard to believe that in a nation of more than 300 million Americans…
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Duke Energy declares quarterly dividend payment to shareholders
May 5, 2016Duke Energy today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.825 per share payable on June 16, 2016, to shareholders of record at the close of business…
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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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