South Carolina Ports Authority exports two millionth South Carolina-made BMW
March 17, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – On March 17, 2016, the South Carolina Ports Authority exported the two millionth BMW manufactured in South Carolina, a milestone celebration of the Port’s longstanding partnership with…
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South Carolina Ports Authority exports two millionth South Carolina-made BMW
March 17, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – On March 17, 2016, the South Carolina Ports Authority exported the two millionth BMW manufactured in South Carolina, a milestone celebration of the Port’s longstanding partnership with…
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Molina Healthcare makes leadership gift for Child Abuse Prevention Month Campaign
March 17, 2016
Molina Healthcare to Match Donations Dollar-for-Dollar COLUMBIA, SC – Molina Healthcare of South Carolina announced a leadership gift made to Children’s Trust of South Carolina to support fundraising during…
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Molina Healthcare makes leadership gift for Child Abuse Prevention Month Campaign
March 17, 2016
Molina Healthcare to Match Donations Dollar-for-Dollar COLUMBIA, SC – Molina Healthcare of South Carolina announced a leadership gift made to Children’s Trust of South Carolina to support fundraising during…
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South Carolina State Library releases 2015 Notable State Documents list
March 17, 2016
Historical brochures, flood response measures featured among selections Maps detailing barbecue restaurants, executive orders directing natural disaster recovery efforts, and a periodical researching African-American history were among the 18 publications…
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South Carolina State Library releases 2015 Notable State Documents list
March 17, 2016
Historical brochures, flood response measures featured among selections Maps detailing barbecue restaurants, executive orders directing natural disaster recovery efforts, and a periodical researching African-American history were among the 18 publications…
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The Assaults partners with USA Cycling
March 17, 2016The Assaults on Mount Mitchell and Marion Become USA Cycling Sanctioned Events SPARTANBURG, SC – The Freewheelers Cycling Association, host of The Assaults on Mt. Mitchell and Marion, recently announced…
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Greenville Zoo announces changes to giraffe family
March 17, 2016
Greenville Zoo officials announced today that Walter, the zoo’s male giraffe, is among 20 Masai giraffes from across North America that the Giraffe Species Survival Program (SSP) has recommended for…
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The Assaults partners with USA Cycling
March 17, 2016The Assaults on Mount Mitchell and Marion Become USA Cycling Sanctioned Events SPARTANBURG, SC – The Freewheelers Cycling Association, host of The Assaults on Mt. Mitchell and Marion, recently announced…
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Avison Young Industrial Lease – 3330 Cross County Road
March 16, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR represented Marathon, LLC in the leasing of 10,000 sf industrial space located at 3330 Cross County Road in…
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Concord Leadership Group releases new Nonprofit Sector Leadership Report
March 16, 2016
Most nonprofits are struggling to grow leaders and retain donors — threatening their very existence and the services they provide to the communities they serve. Recent research shows that nonprofits…
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Upstate International hosts the Tonda Traditional Puppetry Theater
March 16, 2016
The Tonda Puppet Troupe, founded in the 1830s, is one of the most active groups performing traditional ningyō jōruri or Bunraku puppetry in Japan, and has been officially designated “Living…
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Elizabeth Gray-Carr and Tom Carr join leadership team at Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
March 16, 2016
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Elizabeth Gray-Carr and Tom Carr have joined the company’s leadership team. Gray-Carr will serve as Director of Career Development and Tom…
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South Carolina celebrates Ag Day
March 16, 2016
Governor Nikki Haley has proclaimed March 15, 2016 as Ag Day in South Carolina. In a ceremony earlier today held on the State House steps, Senator Danny Verdin and…
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South Carolina celebrates Ag Day
March 16, 2016
Governor Nikki Haley has proclaimed March 15, 2016 as Ag Day in South Carolina. In a ceremony earlier today held on the State House steps, Senator Danny Verdin and…
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Repko to lead Duke Energy’s fossil/hydro organization
March 16, 2016
CHARLOTTE, NC – Regis Repko, Duke Energy’s senior vice president of nuclear governance, projects and engineering, has been named the company’s senior vice president and chief fossil/hydro officer, effective April…
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Graham on Supreme Court nominee
March 16, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today made this statement on President Obama’s Supreme Court nomination. “As I have repeatedly…
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Graham on Supreme Court nominee
March 16, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today made this statement on President Obama’s Supreme Court nomination. “As I have repeatedly…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, Director Susan Alford announce “Champions For Children” Foster Care recruitment campaign
March 16, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley, Director Susan Alford of the South Carolina Department of Social Services, and foster parents and child advocates from across the state announced DSS’ “Champions…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, Director Susan Alford announce “Champions For Children” Foster Care recruitment campaign
March 16, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley, Director Susan Alford of the South Carolina Department of Social Services, and foster parents and child advocates from across the state announced DSS’ “Champions…
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Business-friendly bill standardizes business licensing practices
March 16, 2016
Businesses in South Carolina would find it easier to renew their business license because of legislation introduced this week. The SC Business License Tax Standardization Act (H 5109) is intended…
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Business-friendly bill standardizes business licensing practices
March 16, 2016
Businesses in South Carolina would find it easier to renew their business license because of legislation introduced this week. The SC Business License Tax Standardization Act (H 5109) is intended…
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Downtown Music Series kicks off season with St. Patrick’s Day celebration
March 16, 2016
Local bands invited to compete in Gimme the Gig competition GREENVILLE, SC – The City of Greenville kicks off its Downtown Event Series this week with the season opening…
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Groundbreaking celebrates launch of new Clemson development
March 16, 2016
Phase II of The Falls at Meehan to offer homeowners amenity-rich lifestyle at an affordable price GREENVILLE, SC – Serrus Capital Partners, a Greenville-based real estate investment and management company,…
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Greenville County Schools to receive $60,000 Bosch grant for mobile manufacturing lab
March 16, 2016
FOUNTAIN INN, SC – Greenville County Schools is one of four Upstate educational entities to receive a grant from The Bosch Community Fund. The grants, totaling $147,2000, will provide resources…
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Nexsen Pruet attorney, Rachael Anna, recognized for legal writing
March 16, 2016
Three Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been recognized by a leading legal content provider. JD Supra named Rachael Anna, Molly Cherry, and William Floyd among its top authors in its new…
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Marc Knight joins First Reliance Bank as Relationship Banker
March 16, 2016Welcomed By The First Reliance Bank Team, Knight Is Dedicated To Helping Local Businesses Grow CHARLESTON, SC – Marc Knight has joined First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker, for…
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Seasoned Upstate bankers establish Greenville presence for Lexington-based First Community Bank
March 16, 2016
First Community Bank, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina, is expanding its loan production office in the Greenville market with the addition of commercial bankers Coleman Kirven, Trey Werner and David…
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Call Experts expanding existing Lowcountry operations
March 16, 2016
Company Investing $1.8 Million To Expand, Creating 310 Jobs New Jobs In Charleston County CHARLESTON, SC – Call Experts, a leading answering service company, is expanding its existing operations in…
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Call Experts expanding existing Lowcountry operations
March 16, 2016
Company Investing $1.8 Million To Expand, Creating 310 Jobs New Jobs In Charleston County CHARLESTON, SC – Call Experts, a leading answering service company, is expanding its existing operations in…
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RMF, Phillips hosting Job Fair Thursday & Friday in Greenville County
March 16, 2016
Phillips to fill Upstate positions for leading aerospace and automotive supplier GREENVILLE, SC – RMF and Phillips Staffing will host a Job Fair from 4-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 17…
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Fitesa expanding existing operations in Greenville County
March 16, 2016
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the County-chartered organization tasked with advancing the area’s economic growth, announced today that Fitesa Simpsonville, Inc., a global leader and innovator in the design…
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Fitesa expanding existing operations in Greenville County
March 16, 2016
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the County-chartered organization tasked with advancing the area’s economic growth, announced today that Fitesa Simpsonville, Inc., a global leader and innovator in the design…
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Marc Knight joins First Reliance Bank as Relationship Banker
March 16, 2016
Welcomed By The First Reliance Bank Team, Knight Is Dedicated To Helping Local Businesses Grow CHARLESTON, SC – Marc Knight has joined First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker, for…
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Nexsen Pruet attorney, Rachael Anna, recognized for legal writing
March 16, 2016
Three Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been recognized by a leading legal content provider. JD Supra named Rachael Anna, Molly Cherry, and William Floyd among its top authors in its new…
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RMF, Phillips hosting Job Fair Thursday & Friday in Greenville County
March 16, 2016
Phillips to fill Upstate positions for leading aerospace and automotive supplier GREENVILLE, SC – RMF and Phillips Staffing will host a Job Fair from 4-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 17…
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Seasoned Upstate bankers establish Greenville presence for Lexington-based First Community Bank
March 16, 2016
First Community Bank, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina, is expanding its loan production office in the Greenville market with the addition of commercial bankers Coleman Kirven, Trey Werner and David…
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Lewis Named CFO at FinTrust
March 15, 2016
FinTrust Investment Advisors is proud to announce that David E. Lewis has been named as Chief Financial Officer at FinTrust Investment Advisors. Lewis will be assuming the role effective immediately.…
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Phillips Staffing launches new website, expands digital recruiting platform
March 15, 2016Phillips Staffing, one of the Southeast’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has re-launched its website (www.PhillipsStaffing.com), strategically investing in an updated and expanded presence as it…
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Sparks Research names Mckee Chief of Strategy; launches new brand and website
March 15, 2016
Brand enhancement and new website driven by McKee’s vision for innovative, data-driven solutions that maximize client value CLEMSON, SC – Sparks Research, a leading national marketing research and business intelligence firm for…
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Phillips Staffing launches new website, expands digital recruiting platform
March 15, 2016
Phillips Staffing, one of the Southeast’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has re-launched its website (www.PhillipsStaffing.com), strategically investing in an updated and expanded presence as it…
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Shifting job market sets stage for delegation’s visit to Clemson University
March 14, 2016
A shifting job market that increasingly rewards graduates who can navigate the cultures and languages other countries is driving a Clemson University group to strengthen ties with one of Latin…
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USC Upstate Foundation receives $50,000 from Fullerton Foundation
March 14, 2016
The University of South Carolina Foundation was awarded $50,000 from the Fullerton Foundation. This award is a single year grant for investment in technology to support the Master of Science…
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Peterson named among finalists for Campus Safety Director of the Year
March 14, 2016
Campus Safety Magazine has named University of South Carolina Upstate Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police Klay Peterson one of its finalists for the 9th Annual Campus Safety…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg brokers represent local real estate transactions
March 14, 2016
Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions for January and February of 2016: Sales Sammy DuBose represented Thrift…
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Girl Scouts Appoints Boots & Pearls Women of Distinction Chair
March 14, 2016
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has appointed Cecilia K. Hanna as 2016 Chair for its Boots & Pearls Women of Distinction event. This is the fourth…
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Avison Young honored with 2015 CoStar Power Broker Award
March 14, 2016
Avison Young has been selected by CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP), the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces, to receive a CoStar Power Broker TM…
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Greer Bancshares Incorporated names President and Chief Executive Officer
March 14, 2016
Greer Bancshares Incorporated today reported that effective immediately, J. Richard Medlock, Jr. has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Greer Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiary Greer State Bank.…
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Roughton joins Greer Community Ministries
March 14, 2016
Karen Roughton has joined Greer Community Ministries (GCM) as the Meals on Wheels coordinator. She will be in charge of supervising the 21 routes that volunteer drivers use to deliver…
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Historical Association hires new Director
March 11, 2016
Spartanburg County Historical Association (SCHA) has hired Suzanne Brooks as its Executive Director. Brooks joins SCHA with experience in historic preservation, advocacy, education, and outreach. She looks to engage the…
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