2016 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors selected to be featured chefs at upcoming James Beard House Dinner
April 8, 2016The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism will host a media outreach initiative at the James Beard House in New York City this August, featuring the 2016 South…
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2016 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors selected to be featured chefs at upcoming James Beard House Dinner
April 8, 2016The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism will host a media outreach initiative at the James Beard House in New York City this August, featuring the 2016 South…
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Financial Literacy Month Poll with Junior Achievement
April 8, 2016Poll: Two-Thirds of Teens See Borrowers, Not Government, Responsible for Paying Off Student Loan Debt Junior Achievement Financial Literacy Programs Can Help Teens Make Better Informed Choices about Paying for…
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Neil Jones promoted to Colliers International’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
April 8, 2016
Colliers International, South Carolina announced the promotion of Neil Jones to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Previously the Chief Accounting Officer, Jones succeeds Bob Link,…
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Neil Jones promoted to Colliers International’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
April 8, 2016
Colliers International, South Carolina announced the promotion of Neil Jones to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Previously the Chief Accounting Officer, Jones succeeds Bob Link,…
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Furay recognized with national Soaring Eagle Award for the second time
April 8, 2016
GREER, SC – The National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) has awarded Guy Furay with the Soaring Eagle Award. This is the second year in a row that Furay, who…
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Financial Literacy Month Poll with Junior Achievement
April 8, 2016
Poll: Two-Thirds of Teens See Borrowers, Not Government, Responsible for Paying Off Student Loan Debt Junior Achievement Financial Literacy Programs Can Help Teens Make Better Informed Choices about Paying for…
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Furay recognized with national Soaring Eagle Award for the second time
April 7, 2016
GREER, SC – The National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) has awarded Guy Furay with the Soaring Eagle Award. This is the second year in a row that Furay, who…
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SC Chamber applauds Senate approval of bill to shorten legislative session
April 7, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – State Chamber of Commerce President Ted Pitts released the following statement applauding Senate approval of S.267, a bill that would shorten the legislative session. The South Carolina…
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Early stage ventures create more than 250 new jobs, raise over $69 million in capital in 2015
April 7, 2016
From raising a remarkable $69.4 million in new capital to creating more than 250 new full-time jobs, the impact of innovation-based startups on the Upstate economy continues to grow rapidly.…
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SANDLAPPER Securities adds Financial Advisor
April 7, 2016
The award winning independent broker dealer, SANDLAPPER Securities, has added financial advisor Susan Greene Lockwood to their broker dealer network. Lockwood joins SANDLAPPER Securities with 25 years of financial advising…
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Tommy Britt joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
April 7, 2016Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Tommy Britt as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Tommy joins Coldwell Banker Caine with a background in accounting at SC Telco Federal…
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Oconee Economic Alliance announces Destination Oconee Hire
April 7, 2016
The Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) announced the addition of Janet Hartman as Manager of the Destination Oconee strategy. A native of Iowa, Hartman joins the OEA team after working as…
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Wilkes Law Firm attorney Derham Cole named Legislator of the Year
April 7, 2016
Hundreds of pairs of shoes, large and small, covered the State House steps on March 2, 2016, as part of Disability Advocacy Day. The shoes represent South Carolina citizens with…
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SYNNEX Corporation wins Red Hat North America Partner Award
April 7, 2016
SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE:SNX), a leading technology solutions distributor, is proud to announce that it has been named Commercial Distributor of the Year by Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of…
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RMF adding second facility in Greenville County
April 7, 2016
Automotive supplier’s new $16 million investment in Greenville County to add 40 new jobs GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – Roy Metal Finishing (RMF) is expanding its current operations by building a second…
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RMF adding second facility in Greenville County
April 7, 2016
Automotive supplier’s new $16 million investment in Greenville County to add 40 new jobs GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – Roy Metal Finishing (RMF) is expanding its current operations by building a second…
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SYNNEX Corporation wins Red Hat North America Partner Award
April 7, 2016
SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE:SNX), a leading technology solutions distributor, is proud to announce that it has been named Commercial Distributor of the Year by Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of…
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Wilkes Law Firm attorney Derham Cole named Legislator of the Year
April 7, 2016
Hundreds of pairs of shoes, large and small, covered the State House steps on March 2, 2016, as part of Disability Advocacy Day. The shoes represent South Carolina citizens with…
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Mills named Executive Director of the USC Upstate Greenville Campuses
April 6, 2016
Stacey D. Mills ’96 has been named executive director of the University of South Carolina Upstate Greenville Campuses, which includes the coordination of all operations and outreach of the USC…
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St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School receives South Carolina Excellence Award
April 6, 2016St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School was awarded the Association for Learning Environments’ 2016 Excellence Award during the organization’s annual South Carolina Spring Conference. Started in 1939 by a Franciscan…
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GCM receives $750 Share the Love grant
April 6, 2016
Greer Community Ministries (GCM) has been awarded a $750 grant as part of the 2015 Meals on Wheels Driving the Movement grant program. The grant funding, raised through the 2015-2016…
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SCMA announces debut of SC Future Makers
April 6, 2016
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance and state officials announced the debut of the South Carolina Future Makers workforce initiative. Powered by STEM Premier, South Carolina Future Makers’ mission is to increase…
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iDrive Greenville hires new talent for expansion into high line service
April 6, 2016
Consumer-driven car buying company hiring game-changing service talent to fuel new concepts in service business iDrive Greenville, innovators in custom order, pre-owned car buying, has been busy hiring service…
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Growing biomedical industry draws gathering of experts to Greenville
April 6, 2016
Some of the nation’s top researchers in biology-inspired engineering chose Greenville for their annual gathering thanks in large measure to the area’s thriving community of biomedical businesses, according to a…
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MSI-Forks Inc. expanding York County operations
April 6, 2016
Company investing $3.5 million to construct a larger York County facility MSI-Forks Inc., a world leader in fork-arms manufacturing, is expanding its existing operations in York County. The company…
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MSI-Forks Inc. expanding York County operations
April 6, 2016
Company investing $3.5 million to construct a larger York County facility MSI-Forks Inc., a world leader in fork-arms manufacturing, is expanding its existing operations in York County. The company…
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Clemson Scientist invited to speak at National Conference on Mitigating Climate Change
April 5, 2016
Clemson University Professor Jim Frederick of Florence will take part in an Environmental Protection Agency-sponsored conference on plant-based clean energy to be held on April 7 in Washington DC. The…
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Clemson Extension Cattlemen’s Boot Camp teaches systems approach to raising cattle
April 5, 2016
Gaven and April Hammett want to expand their cattle operation and are looking to Clemson University for the information they need. “This is our first time attending (the Boot Camp),”…
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Student studies how certain herbicides and chemical additives affect water quality
April 5, 2016
A Clemson University graduate student is learning how environmental toxicants in freshwater systems affect aquatic organisms in the ecosystem, which can be used to determine water quality. Atrazine is an…
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Clemson scientist helping to restore ancient Southern wheat
April 5, 2016
In their ongoing quest to revive and preserve ancestral grains, a Clemson University scientist and his collaborators have begun the process of restoring a nearly extinct variety of wheat that…
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Hubbell Lighting and Hubbell Foundation establish engineering scholarships at Clemson
April 5, 2016
Hubbell Lighting Inc., one of the largest manufacturers of industrial and residential lighting fixtures in North America, and the Hubbell Foundation have pledged $250,000 to Clemson University to establish the…
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Colliers International professionals receive the Central Carolina REALTORS® Association Commercial Brokers Circle of Excellence Awards
April 5, 2016
The Central Carolina REALTORS® Association announced the top 2015 commercial real estate producers and special award winners at its annual Circle of Excellence Awards ceremony, and seventeen Colliers International professionals…
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Colliers International professionals receive the Central Carolina REALTORS® Association Commercial Brokers Circle of Excellence Awards
April 5, 2016
The Central Carolina REALTORS® Association announced the top 2015 commercial real estate producers and special award winners at its annual Circle of Excellence Awards ceremony, and seventeen Colliers International professionals…
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Comcast to build Customer Experience Center of Excellence in North Charleston
April 5, 2016
80,000-square-foot facility on 17 acres key part of Comcast’s nationwide customer experience transformation CHARLESTON, SC – Comcast announced today that it is establishing a new customer service and technical support Center…
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Comcast to build Customer Experience Center of Excellence in North Charleston
April 5, 2016
80,000-square-foot facility on 17 acres key part of Comcast’s nationwide customer experience transformation CHARLESTON, SC – Comcast announced today that it is establishing a new customer service and technical support Center…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces acquisition of Tideland Bancshares, Inc.
April 5, 2016
Strategic purchase completes a two-step plan, accelerating growth in attractive coastal South Carolina markets Additional organic growth from lift-out of an experienced lending team Compelling acquisition that is immediately accretive…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse named Top 20 wedding venue
April 5, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville has found its way onto the national radar for its downtown charm and growing food scene. Thanks to The Old Cigar Warehouse, Greenville tops another list…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse named Top 20 wedding venue
April 5, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville has found its way onto the national radar for its downtown charm and growing food scene. Thanks to The Old Cigar Warehouse, Greenville tops another list…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces acquisition of Tideland Bancshares, Inc.
April 5, 2016
Strategic purchase completes a two-step plan, accelerating growth in attractive coastal South Carolina markets Additional organic growth from lift-out of an experienced lending team Compelling acquisition that is immediately accretive…
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Green Cloud Technologies earns Cisco’s Master Certification
April 4, 2016
Green Cloud Technologies, an employee-owned cloud technology solutions provider based in Greenville, SC, announces that it has achieved Master Certification as a Cisco Cloud and Managed Services Master Partner. This…
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Singleton wins Corrington Award for Literary Excellence
April 4, 2016
Wofford College professor George W. Singleton has written himself into good company once again — this time as the 26th recipient of the prestigious John William Corrington Award for Literary…
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Wofford College receives grant from Aspen Institute Stevens Initiative
April 4, 2016
Wofford College has received a two-year grant to use virtual exchange to increase cross-cultural understanding and equip young people to participate in a global economy, the Aspen Institute Stevens Initiative…
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Becky Patterson joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
April 4, 2016Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Becky Patterson as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Becky joins Coldwell Banker Caine with experience from another real estate company in the…
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Google announces free WiFi at new ballpark
April 4, 2016
Residents, visitors and businesses can now take advantage of free WiFi at another community gathering place. April 2nd at 10AM, Google and the Town of Moncks Corner announced that the…
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High school students to attend Imagine TCTC,
April 4, 2016
A campus visit experience, April 7 High school students are invited to experience the exciting STEM-related opportunities Tri-County Technical College has to offer by attending Imagine TCTC, a Campus…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine wins CoStar Group Power Broker Awards
April 4, 2016Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine and associate Sammy Dubose have recently been named CoStar Group Power Brokers in the Greenville andSpartanburg area for 2015. CoStar is the largest professional research association…
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Ballato named academician in World Academy of Ceramics
April 4, 2016
A Clemson University professor who specializes in making optical fiber and has won just about every top honor in his field has added another high-flying accolade to his collection. John…
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Jiangnan Mold Plastic Technology Corporation establishing operations in Spartanburg County
April 4, 2016
Development will bring $45 million investment and create 150 new jobs . . Jiangnan Mold Plastic Technology Corporation is establishing operations in Spartanburg County. The company is investing $45 million…
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Main and Stone live/work community announces three commercial tenants
April 4, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Main and Stone LLC, an affiliate of Charleston-based developer The Beach Company, announced that it will welcome three new commercial tenants to its mixed-use community. Connecting three historic…
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