State Chamber announces tool to streamline process for South Carolina’s exporters
January 28, 2016
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a partnership with e-certify that will allow South Carolina businesses to more efficiently secure the documentation they need to do…
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Greer State Bank mortgage closes $61 million
January 28, 2016
GREER, SC – Greer State Bank continues their mortgage growth under the direction of Tim Strom, Senior Vice President and Mortgage Director. Strom was hired in 2014 to assume responsibility…
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The Makers Summit brings creative entrepreneurs to Greenville
January 28, 2016
Business conferences for artists are few and far between. But Greenville has been home to The Makers Summit for the past four years. Began as an intimate one-day conference for…
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Tri-County Technical College named as one of top 150 in the country
January 28, 2016
Highlighting the critical importance of improving student success in America’s community colleges, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program named Tri-County Technical College as one of the nation’s top 150 community…
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Joshua Strubel to serve as intern for Senator Tim Scott
January 27, 2016
Joshua Strubel, a junior engineering major at Bob Jones University, has been selected as an intern for U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s office in Greenville. Strubel, a resident of Mauldin, will…
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Tracy Bogie joins Residential Sales Team in Greenville
January 27, 2016
Coldwell Banker Caine recently announced Tracy Bogie as a Broker Associate in its Greenville office. Previously serving as Vice President of Career Development, Tracy was responsible for overall training and…
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NARENCO establishing solar power operations in Allendale County
January 27, 2016
Company on pace to invest more than $85 million in solar power facility National Renewable Energy Corporation (NARENCO), a leading renewable energy independent power producer focused on development, engineering,…
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Habitat honors volunteers who went above and beyond in 2015
January 27, 2016
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has built over 330 homes, transforming the lives of families with low income. At its annual volunteer appreciation breakfast on Tuesday, Habitat Greenville honored…
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NAI Earle Furman releases Fourth Quarter 2015 Industrial, Office and Retail Market Reports
January 27, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – NAI Earle Furman has released its Fourth Quarter 2015 Market Reports. Reports include market snapshots in the office, retail and industrial sectors of commercial real estate. The reports…
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More than 10,000 South Carolinians find work in December, unemployment rate remains at 5.5 percent
January 27, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The December unemployment rate remained unchanged from November at 5.5 percent. However, the number of people working in South Carolina grew by 10,111 people, pushing South Carolina’s…
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Habitat honors volunteers who went above and beyond in 2015
January 27, 2016
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has built over 330 homes, transforming the lives of families with low income. At its annual volunteer appreciation breakfast on Tuesday, Habitat Greenville honored…
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Trey Boiter joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
January 26, 2016
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Trey Boiter as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Trey will focus on new home sales as part of Coldwell Banker Caine’s partnership…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Greenville, SC area
January 26, 2016
Phillips & Phillips renewed its lease of 60,000 square feet of industrial space at 1335 Hayne St. in Spartanburg, SC. Brian J. Young, CCIM, SIOR and Kacie Jackson handled the…
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Tri-County first in state to offer community paramedic training
January 26, 2016
The first Community Paramedic Training program in the state will be offered by Tri-County Technical College beginning February 9 at the College’s Easley Campus. The course will be held on…
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ONE Campaign Launches ONE Vote ’16 Effort in South Carolina; Presidential Candidates Encouraged to Help End Extreme Poverty
January 26, 2016
With foreign policy playing a bigger and bigger role in the 2016 election, ONE — the international policy and advocacy organization co-founded by U2 lead singer, Bono — has launched…
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Ashley Cuttino to lead Ogletree Deakins Women’s Initiative
January 26, 2016
GREENVILLE – Ashley Cuttino, a shareholder in the Greenville office of Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), has been selected to lead the Ogletree Deakins Women’s Initiative…
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Habitat’s Abigail Springs neighborhood built on business, community support
January 26, 2016
TAYLORS, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has completed construction on Abigail Springs, Greenville County’s first mixed-income development with a 100% focus on home ownership for residents of all income…
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DEW Executive Director Cheryl Stanton’s Statement
January 26, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – December 2015 Employment Statement: “While the state’s unemployment rate remained steady at 5.5 percent, it is exciting to see that more than 10,000 people found work in…
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Johnson Collection welcomes distinguished NYC museum leaders on Feb. 4
January 26, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Johnson Collection presents “Voices in American Art,” an educational series designed to engage campus and community audiences alike on the subject of fine art in America.…
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Goeglein to speak at Presidential Leadership Series
January 26, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Steve Pettit, president of Bob Jones University, announced that Tim Goeglein will headline the BJU Presidential Leadership Series Thursday, Feb. 11. Goeglein’s address, “Faith in the Halls…
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Woodruff native to perform free at Chapman Sunday
January 26, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Woodruff native Travis Smith will perform live and in concert Sunday, Jan. 31, 2-4 p.m. at Chapman Cultural Center as part of the venue’s weekly Sundays Unplugged…
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Greenville Zoo to close for annual maintenance
January 26, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Zoo will be closed to the general public from Monday, February 1 through Friday, February 12 for routine maintenance. Greenville Zoo staff, other City departments and…
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Greenlink launches Google Transit
January 26, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenlink has partnered with Google Maps to make using public transportation in Greenville even more convenient. Riders can now utilize Google Maps Transit, a popular web-based application that…
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Spartanburg Water employees train for environmental safety, reporting and state permitting
January 26, 2016
Seven associates can now participate in voluntary certification program GREENVILLE, SC – Seven of Spartanburg Water’s Reclaimed Water Treatment employees recently participated in the Water Environment Association of South Carolina’s…
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Reclaimed Water operators attend important training
January 26, 2016
Four operators gain advanced skills needed for next level of certification SPARTANBURG, SC – Spartanburg Water Reclaimed Water Treatment sent four operators to Central Carolina Technical College’s Environmental Training…
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Spartanburg Water Treatment operators attend conference
January 26, 2016
Operators bring back training to water treatment team SPARTANBURG, SC – Two of Spartanburg Water’s Reclaimed Water Treatment employees recently attended the Water Environment Association of South Carolina’s (WEASC)…
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New JEDA bonds assist Furman’s 2006 investment in expansion
January 26, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University is using $64.69 million in Series 2015 Economic Development Revenue and Revenue Refunding Bonds, issued through the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) to refinance…
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Carolina Day at the Statehouse set for Feb. 3
January 26, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – A stronger University of South Carolina system means a stronger South Carolina. That’s the message alumni, students and supporters from the university’s eight campuses will take to…
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Lawrence Flynn, public finance attorney with Pope Flynn, appointed to Board of SC Thrive
January 26, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Lawrence Flynn, an attorney with Pope Flynn, a Columbia-based law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has been appointed to the board of SC Thrive. SC…
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ONE Campaign Launches ONE Vote ’16 Effort in South Carolina; Presidential Candidates Encouraged to Help End Extreme Poverty
January 26, 2016
With foreign policy playing a bigger and bigger role in the 2016 election, ONE — the international policy and advocacy organization co-founded by U2 lead singer, Bono — has launched…
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Habitat’s Abigail Springs neighborhood built on business, community support
January 26, 2016
TAYLORS, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has completed construction on Abigail Springs, Greenville County’s first mixed-income development with a 100% focus on home ownership for residents of all income…
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Ashley Cuttino to lead Ogletree Deakins Women’s Initiative
January 26, 2016
GREENVILLE – Ashley Cuttino, a shareholder in the Greenville office of Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), has been selected to lead the Ogletree Deakins Women’s Initiative…
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Ten at The Top announces date for 2016 Upstate Regional Summit
January 26, 2016
Fortune Magazine’s senior editor to headline event themed around “Creating a Leading Region” Building on the successful 2014 Upstate Regional Summit: Re-Checking Our Reality, Ten at the Top is pleased…
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Collins & Lacy elects attorneys to new leadership positions within statewide firm
January 25, 2016
Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced two attorneys have been elected to new positions within the statewide business defense firm. Brian Comer of the Columbia office has been appointed voting shareholder…
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FinTrust welcomes Rick Coad
January 25, 2016
FinTrust Investment Advisors announces that Rick Coad has joined the firm. “We are excited to have someone with Rick’s public finance experience join FinTrust, as we build out our municipal…
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Urban League of the Upstate awards $100,000 in scholarships
January 25, 2016
Urban League of the Upstate, an affiliate of the National Urban League, announced that it awarded 8 scholarships totaling over $100,000 in to Upstate Youth at its first annual MLK…
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ONE Campaign launches ONE Vote ’16 Effort in South Carolina
January 25, 2016Presidential Candidates Encouraged to Help End Extreme Poverty With foreign policy playing a bigger and bigger role in the 2016 election, ONE — the international policy and advocacy organization…
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ONE Campaign launches ONE Vote ’16 Effort in South Carolina
January 25, 2016
Presidential Candidates Encouraged to Help End Extreme Poverty With foreign policy playing a bigger and bigger role in the 2016 election, ONE — the international policy and advocacy organization…
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Mike Wooten elected Chairman of the SCDOT Commission
January 24, 2016
John N. Hardee elected Vice Chairman The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, unanimously elected Mike Wooten of the 7th Congressional District as…
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Mary Nell Anthony selected as GTCHS Principal
January 22, 2016
Dr. Robert Nash, Chairman of the Board Of Directors of Greenville Tech Charter High School, announced the selection of Mary Nell Anthony to fill the position of school Principal beginning…
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Chapman Cultural Center closed today because of snow
January 22, 2016The Marvelous Wonderettes Rescheduled for Sunday Chapman Cultural Center, the leading arts and culture agency in Spartanburg, SC, is closed today because of the snow, ice, and freezing temperatures that…
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South State Corporation reports 33.8% increase in net income
January 22, 2016
South State Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) released its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the three-month and twelve-month period ended December 31, 2015. Annual (2015) highlights include the…
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ReWa employee recognized by Water Environment Association of South Carolina
January 22, 2016
Renewable Water Resources’ (ReWa) Terry Childress has been named Maintenance Person of the Year by the Water Environment Association of South Carolina (WEASC). Childress has been a valuable asset in…
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ReWa employee recognized by Water Environment Association of South Carolina
January 22, 2016
Renewable Water Resources’ (ReWa) Terry Childress has been named Maintenance Person of the Year by the Water Environment Association of South Carolina (WEASC). Childress has been a valuable asset in…
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Avison Young Retail Sale – 158 Milestone Way
January 21, 2016
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Rob Howell represented FBSA 1, LLC in the sale of a 6,000 sf office building located at 158 Milestone Way…
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Belk announced as title sponsor of 2016 Fall for Greenville Festival donates $44,500 to 11 nonprofit organizations
January 21, 2016
Fall for Greenville board members announced Belk, the private department store company based in Charlotte, N.C., as the title sponsor of the 2016 festival scheduled for October 14-16 in downtown…
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Unsung Heroes recognized at Greenville Tech
January 21, 2016
Greenville Technical College recognized members of the community and the college who act unselfishly in service to others. This year, the Unsung Heroes awards event was held on January 19,…
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Spartanburg Community College announces Educator of the Year Award recipients
January 21, 2016
Spartanburg Community College has chosen exemplary faculty and staff members to receive South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA) awards. Each year, SCC’s faculty and staff submit nominations for colleagues who…
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Pam Dukes elected president of S.C. Association of Council on Aging Directors
January 21, 2016
Senior Resources Executive Director Pam Dukes was elected as President of the S.C. Association of Council on Aging Directors (SCACAD) at the group’s annual meeting being held in the Charleston…
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Upstate attorney Rita McKinney elected to American Law Institute
January 21, 2016
McNair Law Firm announced that of counsel Rita McKinney has been elected to the American Law Institute (ALI). For more than 90 years, the ALI has served as a leading…
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