Slaughter hired to lead Greenville Literacy Association
April 20, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – The Board of Directors of the Greenville Literacy Association has named Jocelyn Slaughter as Executive Director. As chief executive officer, Slaughter will provide strategic leadership and manage…
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United Community Bank adds experienced local banker Russ Williams to Greenville team
April 20, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank is pleased to welcome Russ Williams to the Greenville team as Senior Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager. Williams joins United Community Bank with more…
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Zaptec and ITIC to Collaborate on Smart Charging Technology
April 20, 2016
The International Transportation Innovation Center (ITIC) in Greenville, S.C. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Zaptec of Norway to mutually work on smart charging technology solutions for electric vehicles.…
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Zaptec and ITIC to Collaborate on Smart Charging Technology
April 20, 2016
The International Transportation Innovation Center (ITIC) in Greenville, S.C. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Zaptec of Norway to mutually work on smart charging technology solutions for electric vehicles.…
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United Community Bank adds experienced local banker Russ Williams to Greenville team
April 20, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank is pleased to welcome Russ Williams to the Greenville team as Senior Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager. Williams joins United Community Bank with more…
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Shafer Huguley names new Project Coordinator
April 19, 2016
Shafer Huguley Marketing Communications is pleased to welcome Ashlyn Byrne as Project Coordinator. Byrne brings an array of creative skills, along with valuable planning and project management experience. “Ashlyn has…
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Converse College announces UNC Charlotte leader as tenth president
April 19, 2016
The Converse College Board of Trustees announced the selection of Krista Newkirk, J.D., currently the chief of staff for the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, as the College’s tenth…
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Wofford alumnus James Scott named Pulitzer finalist
April 19, 2016
Author of acclaimed ‘Target Tokyo’ James Scott’s cellphone dinged numerous times Monday afternoon while he was helping his daughter with her homework. When he finally took notice, he was…
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Zaptec and ITIC to collaborate on smart charging technology
April 19, 2016
The International Transportation Innovation Center (ITIC) in Greenville, S.C. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Zaptec of Norway to mutually work on smart charging technology solutions for electric vehicles. Zaptec…
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Duke Energy and Reading Is Fundamental partner to boost childhood reading skills
April 19, 2016– Program to be piloted in South Carolina’s Pee Dee region – More than 3,000 second graders expected to participate – Program reflects a $400,000 investment by Duke Energy …
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South Carolina business community letter to General Assembly regarding S.1203
April 19, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber, South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, South Carolina Economic Developers Association, South Carolina Hospital Association, and the Charleston, Clemson, Columbia, Greenville, Greenwood, Myrtle Beach, North…
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South Carolina business community letter to General Assembly regarding S.1203
April 19, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber, South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, South Carolina Economic Developers Association, South Carolina Hospital Association, and the Charleston, Clemson, Columbia, Greenville, Greenwood, Myrtle Beach, North…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer awarded commercial management of Matrix Business Center in Piedmont, South Carolina
April 19, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer has been selected by Dalfen America Corp for the commercial property management of Matrix Business Center in Piedmont, South Carolina. The 71,809 square…
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Two Colliers International Marketing Coordinators receive CPMC designation
April 19, 2016
The designation, received after a year of extensive training, increases Colliers’ property marketing edge Colliers International’s Kirstin Clark and Brooke McAbee received the Commercial Property Marketing Certification (CPMC) designation from…
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Two Colliers International Marketing Coordinators receive CPMC designation
April 19, 2016
The designation, received after a year of extensive training, increases Colliers’ property marketing edge Colliers International’s Kirstin Clark and Brooke McAbee received the Commercial Property Marketing Certification (CPMC) designation from…
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ReWa names Greg Wright Engineering Director
April 19, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) has recently named Greg Wright, PE as Engineering Director after his dedicated service as Engineering Manager for the past five years. Wright holds…
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ReWa names Greg Wright Engineering Director
April 19, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) has recently named Greg Wright, PE as Engineering Director after his dedicated service as Engineering Manager for the past five years. Wright holds…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas breaks ground on “Building Hope” expansion project
April 18, 2016
RMHC of the Carolinas broke ground on its $3.5 million capital campaign expansion project today. The expansion will allow the Ronald McDonald House, located in Greenville, S.C., to double the amount…
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Tri-County Entrepreneurial Development Corporation announces Business Plan Center
April 18, 2016
The Tri-County Entrepreneurial Development Corporation has announced their new Business Plan Center. The Business Plan Center, located in the Oconee Business Center, will be a venue where clients have a…
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Dr. Julie Hartman receives Child Abuse Prevention Grant
April 18, 2016
Dr. Julie Hartman, teacher education professor and program coordinator for early care and development and early childhood education programs at Bob Jones University, recently received a grant awarded by the…
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Furman Mathematics Professor Hutson wins SCICU Teaching Award
April 18, 2016Dr. Kevin Hutson, Professor of Mathematics at Furman University, has been awarded a 2016 Excellence in Teaching Award from the South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (SCICU) organization. SCICU annually…
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Applications open for Leadership Greenville Class 43
April 18, 2016
Apply today for Leadership Greenville Class 43 . For the last 42 years, Leadership Greenville has been the premier leadership program in Greenville, and possibly in the country. We have graduated…
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Thomason joins ProSource Plumbing Supply
April 18, 2016
ProSource Plumbing Supply – a Greenville-based wholesale supplier of commercial and residential plumbing fixtures, hardware and supplies – recently announced that Will Thomason has joined the company as Outside Sales…
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ONE Clemson gala, golf tournament to raise funds for student athlete career services
April 18, 2016
The ONE Clemson Organization is hosting its second annual golf tournament and gala to raise funds for career programs to help student athletes. The gala will be Friday in Bon Secours Wellness…
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Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation announces opening of 2016 Environmental Stewardship and Energy Sustainability (ES2) Grant Cycle
April 18, 2016
The Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation is currently accepting applications from eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, governmental and educational institutions for its 2016 Environmental Stewardship and Energy Sustainability (ES2) Competitive Grant Program.…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas breaks ground on expansion project
April 18, 2016
RMHC of the Carolinas broke ground on its$3.5 million capital campaign expansion project. The expansion will allow the Ronald McDonald House, located in Greenville, S.C., to double the amount of families…
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Smith Moore Leatherwood wins two Hermes Creative Awards
April 18, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Smith Moore Leatherwood’s website has been recognized with two Hermes Creative Awards, which honor the concepts, writing, and design of traditional and emerging media from entries around the…
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Tri-County’s Social Sciences Department Head serves on AACC Faculty Advisory Council
April 18, 2016
Tri-County Technical College’s Social Sciences Department Head has been selected from faculty across the country to serve on the American Association of Community Colleges’ (AACC) 10-member Faculty Advisory Council. Penny…
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Alumna Dr. Paige West to be Wofford Commencement speaker
April 18, 2016
Three honorary degrees to be presented during May 15 event Dr. Paige West, a 1991 Wofford College graduate and now professor of anthropology at Columbia University and chair of…
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CABTEQ Solutions establishing operations in York County
April 18, 2016
Company Investing $3 Million To Create 125 New Jobs COLUMBIA, SC – CABTEQ Solutions (CABTEQ), a South Carolina-based company, which specializes in commercial cabinetry, is establishing operations in York…
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CABTEQ Solutions establishing operations in York County
April 18, 2016
Company Investing $3 Million To Create 125 New Jobs COLUMBIA, SC – CABTEQ Solutions (CABTEQ), a South Carolina-based company, which specializes in commercial cabinetry, is establishing operations in York…
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Four new Palmetto Military Employers recognized at second annual OPE Midlands Summit
April 18, 2016
Employers, hiring managers, veteran employment representatives and military service members met Thursday in Columbia to learn more about how to recruit and retain military hires through Operation Palmetto Employment (OPE),…
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Four new Palmetto Military Employers recognized at second annual OPE Midlands Summit
April 18, 2016
Employers, hiring managers, veteran employment representatives and military service members met Thursday in Columbia to learn more about how to recruit and retain military hires through Operation Palmetto Employment (OPE),…
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Ellipsis Technologies teams with Bill Mahoney and WTM Development
April 18, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – Ellipsis Technologies, which launched its Human Presence technology in 2015, announced that Bill Mahoney, former CEO of SCRA and current CEO of WTM Development, will join Ellipsis as…
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Ellipsis Technologies teams with Bill Mahoney and WTM Development
April 18, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Ellipsis Technologies, which launched its Human Presence technology in 2015, announced that Bill Mahoney, former CEO of SCRA and current CEO of WTM Development, will join Ellipsis as…
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Tod Hyche appointed State Chair of American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
April 15, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP is pleased to announce that Tod Hyche, partner in charge of the firm’s Greenville office, has been named as South Carolina State Chair for…
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Prestigious St George Award of the Episcopal Church awarded to Valerie Riddle
April 15, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – The prestigious St George Award of the Episcopal Church was awarded to Valerie Riddle, Lower School Assistant Director and Chaplain in a surprise ceremony on April 13,…
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NAI Earle Furman recent transactions
April 15, 2016
NAI Earle Furman announces the following transactions: Leases Anderson, South Carolina: John Powell, CCIM of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord, AKS Partners, LLC, in leasing to Twisko South, LLC…
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Senate Appropriations Committee rejects Obama Administration proposal to terminate MOX program
April 15, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) said he was pleased the Senate Appropriations Committee rejected the Obama Administration proposal to terminate the MOX program at Savannah River…
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Senate Appropriations Committee rejects Obama Administration proposal to terminate MOX program
April 15, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) said he was pleased the Senate Appropriations Committee rejected the Obama Administration proposal to terminate the MOX program at Savannah River…
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Senate Appropriations Committee approves provision which could help push Charleston Harbor deepening toward construction
April 15, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) said he was pleased the Senate Appropriations Committee has approved a provision which could help the Charleston Harbor deepening project move…
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Senate Appropriations Committee approves provision which could help push Charleston Harbor deepening toward construction
April 15, 2016
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) said he was pleased the Senate Appropriations Committee has approved a provision which could help the Charleston Harbor deepening project move…
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South Carolina legal assistance group receives $6.2M under Bank of America Mortgage Settlement
April 15, 2016
BOSTON, MA – Eric D. Green, independent Monitor of Bank of America’s August 20, 2014, mortgage settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and six states, announced the distribution of $6,203,412…
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South Carolina legal assistance group receives $6.2M under Bank of America Mortgage Settlement
April 15, 2016
BOSTON, MA – Eric D. Green, independent Monitor of Bank of America’s August 20, 2014, mortgage settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and six states, announced the distribution of $6,203,412…
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O’Neal Inc. hires Design Specialist
April 14, 2016O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Gena Oddo as Design Specialist. Oddo has more than 20 years of experience in the piping and mechanical design…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recent Greenville, SC area leases
April 14, 2016
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Greenville, SC area: Kimberly-Clark renewed its lease of 450,000 square feet at 1043 Global Avenue in…
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Crawford Strategy adds Digital Marketing Strategist
April 14, 2016
Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing and communication firm, welcomes Michelle Thompson as Digital Marketing Strategist. With this addition, Crawford Strategy expands their capabilities to support clients’ digital marketing needs. In…
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ScanSource POS and Barcode announces new relationship with Bluebird
April 14, 2016
ScanSource POS and Barcode, a leading global provider of automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) and point-of-sale (POS) solutions, and a business unit of ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), announced today…
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USC, IBM Extend collaboration; apply cognitive computing for IoT solutions
April 14, 2016
$25 million Joint Center for Applied Innovation Opens Doors in South Carolina’s Innovista Research District The University of South Carolina and IBM today announced a broadening of their collaboration, applying…
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USC, IBM Extend collaboration; apply cognitive computing for IoT solutions
April 14, 2016
$25 million Joint Center for Applied Innovation Opens Doors in South Carolina’s Innovista Research District The University of South Carolina and IBM today announced a broadening of their collaboration, applying…
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