Furman University honors distinguished alumni at Bell Tower Ball
April 4, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University recently honored three distinguished alumni at their inaugural Bell Tower Ball, which took place at the TD Convention Center on April 2. The event celebrated…
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Mark Clark appointed to Greenville Airport Commission
April 4, 2016
Mark Clark has been appointed to the Greenville Airport Commission (GAC) by Greenville City Council to serve a three-year term. The GAC is the owner and operator of the Greenville…
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Furman unveils new finance and business analytics lab
April 4, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University has unveiled a new high-tech finance and business analytics lab on campus. The new lab, the Joe and Diana Hurley Finance and Business Analytics Lab,…
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Habitat partners with faith community to build home for special needs family
April 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – On Thursday, Habitat for Humanity raised the walls on their first handicap-accessible home in Greenville, further expanding their mission to provide safe, affordable housing to the community.…
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Catawba potter and bluegrass advocate to receive Folk Heritage Awards
April 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission and McKissick Museum at the University of South Carolina announce the 2016 Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Award recipients: Bill Harris, for…
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Coldwell Banker Caine opens Pelham Road real estate gallery
April 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine hosted its Grand Opening celebrations for its newest real estate gallery on Pelham Road. The ribbon cutting ceremony was officiated by Coldwell Banker Caine…
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Coldwell Banker Caine opens Pelham Road real estate gallery
April 2, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine hosted its Grand Opening celebrations for its newest real estate gallery on Pelham Road. The ribbon cutting ceremony was officiated by Coldwell Banker Caine…
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Habitat partners with faith community to build home for special needs family
April 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – On Thursday, Habitat for Humanity raised the walls on their first handicap-accessible home in Greenville, further expanding their mission to provide safe, affordable housing to the community.…
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Catawba potter and bluegrass advocate to receive Folk Heritage Awards
April 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission and McKissick Museum at the University of South Carolina announce the 2016 Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Award recipients: Bill Harris, for…
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Terry Childress recognized with WEASC Awards
April 1, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Mr. Terry Childress, Line Maintenance Supervisor for Renewable Water Resources (ReWa), was recognized at the South Carolina Environmental Conference (SCEC) with the Water Environment Association of South…
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Jimmie Williamson named President of N.C. Community Colleges
April 1, 2016
The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges voted unanimously to hire James “Jimmie” C. Williamson as the eighth system president for North Carolina Community Colleges. Williamson, the current president…
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Jimmie Williamson named President of N.C. Community Colleges
April 1, 2016
The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges voted unanimously to hire James “Jimmie” C. Williamson as the eighth system president for North Carolina Community Colleges. Williamson, the current president…
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Terry Childress recognized with WEASC Awards
April 1, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Mr. Terry Childress, Line Maintenance Supervisor for Renewable Water Resources (ReWa), was recognized at the South Carolina Environmental Conference (SCEC) with the Water Environment Association of South…
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Artist Caroline Rust ’97 wins top honors at Pittsburgh Exhibition
March 31, 2016
Caroline Rust ’97 has won Best of Show for her painting “Billie Holiday Wears a Veil Gifted by John Rawls,” part of a juried exhibition titled “In-VISIBLE” at Point Park…
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Endeavor announces charter members
March 31, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Endeavor, a membership-based co-working community for independent companies and freelancers in the creative services fields, is pleased to announce the first nine charter member companies that will…
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GHS Cancer Institute holding free oral cancer screenings
March 31, 2016
Greenville Health System physicians will offer free oral cancer screenings on Friday, April 8, from 1-5 p.m. These screenings are being held in observance of Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer…
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SterAssure establishing Upstate facility
March 31, 2016
Company Investing More Than $2.2 Million In Greenville County Operations SterAssure Processing (SterAssure), a company that specializes in medical waste collection, is establishing its corporate operations in Greenville County. The…
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SterAssure establishing Upstate facility
March 31, 2016
Company Investing More Than $2.2 Million In Greenville County Operations SterAssure Processing (SterAssure), a company that specializes in medical waste collection, is establishing its corporate operations in Greenville County. The…
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GHS Cancer Institute holding free oral cancer screenings
March 31, 2016
Greenville Health System physicians will offer free oral cancer screenings on Friday, April 8, from 1-5 p.m. These screenings are being held in observance of Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer…
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SBA Teams with tech heavyweights to help American Small Businesses go digital
March 30, 2016
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was joined today by a group of leading technology companies to announce the formation of the Small Business Technology Coalition, a first-of-its-kind public-private partnership…
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SBA Teams with tech heavyweights to help American Small Businesses go digital
March 30, 2016
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was joined today by a group of leading technology companies to announce the formation of the Small Business Technology Coalition, a first-of-its-kind public-private partnership…
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Annie’s Project offers sage advice, lasting bonds for female farmers
March 30, 2016
Jennifer Stalford waited two years for an open spot with Annie’s Project, an educational retreat for women farmers hosted each year by Clemson University Cooperative Extension. The wait was worth…
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Abandoned crops, soil fertility could be headaches this planting season
March 30, 2016
As farmers look to trim costs after a historically bad year, investments in soil fertility could be more important than ever. Crops abandoned after last year’s flood also could be problematic…
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S.C. 4-H visits state capitol, plans for growth
March 30, 2016
Martha Newton tearfully referred to herself as a once-shy child from South Carolina’s “Corridor of Shame, as some call it.” That was before she joined South Carolina 4-H, the growing…
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CBRE’s Jessica Rhoton promoted promoted to Assistant Real Estate Manager
March 30, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – CBRE announced that Jessica Rhoton has been promoted to Assistant Real Estate Manager within the Asset Services division. She serves at the Landmark building in downtown Greenville…
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Gabriel Builders honored at 2015 Southern Home and Garden Bridge Awards
March 30, 2016
Custom Home Builder earns three Greenville Home Builders Association awards GREENVILLE, SC – On Thursday, March 17, Gabriel Builders was honored in three categories during the 2015 Southern Home and…
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Greenville business leader announces for State House District 22
March 30, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Jason Elliott, a former District Director for Jim DeMint, announced his candidacy for the South Carolina House of Representatives this morning. Outlining a plan that would focus…
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Colonial Textiles Demonstration at Walnut Grove Plantation
March 30, 2016
Historic Walnut Grove Plantation will publicly demonstrate how colonists made their clothes Saturday, April 2, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The Plantation, owned and operated by Spartanburg County Historical Association, is located…
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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas Announces 2016 Upstate Leadership Team
March 30, 2016
Gavin Axson (Brasfield and Gorrie) Continues as Upstate Chairman The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas announces the 2016 leadership team for the organization’s Upstate (SC) Council.…
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2016 Carl Sandburg Writer-In-Residence from Greenville
March 30, 2016
Hendersonville, NC | Greenville, SC: Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site and the Friends of Carl Sandburg at Connemara are pleased to announce the 2016 Carl Sandburg Writer-in-Residence, Kimberly Simms.…
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David Lock joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
March 30, 2016
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed David Lock as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. David joins Coldwell Banker Caine with experience at Two Men And A Truck, a…
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2016 Brew in the Zoo to offer new early admission
March 30, 2016
The Greenville Zoo invites zoo-goers to tap into the wild at the annual Brew in the Zoo presented by RJ Rockers Brewing Company. The fundraising event, set for Friday, May…
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FinTrust releases white paper on new Department of Labor Fiduciary Standards
March 30, 2016
FinTrust Investment Advisors has released a white paper on the new Department of Labor (DOL) Fiduciary Standards. The new standards impact all retirement accounts held by investors and address conflicts…
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FinTrust releases white paper on new Department of Labor Fiduciary Standards
March 30, 2016
FinTrust Investment Advisors has released a white paper on the new Department of Labor (DOL) Fiduciary Standards. The new standards impact all retirement accounts held by investors and address conflicts…
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Waldrop Mechanical Services honored with National Excellence in Construction Award
March 30, 2016
Waldrop the Only South Carolina-Based Contractor to Win a ”Best in Class” Eagle Award at the 2016 Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Excellence in Construction Awards Gala in Fort Lauderdale,FL…
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Rick Roberts announces candidacy for County Council District 21 Seat
March 30, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Rick Roberts is excited to announce his candidacy as a Republican for Greenville County Council District 21. The seat is being vacated by Jim Burns, who has…
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Melvin and Dollie Younts Fund entrances to Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation
March 30, 2016
Melvin and Dollie Younts, whose gifts have benefitted education across the Upstate, have given $1 million to Greenville Technical College, to fund two entrances to the college’s Center for Manufacturing…
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Alzheimer’s Association report shows care contributors sacrifice own food and medical care to support person with Alzheimer’s disease
March 30, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The personal financial support required by a person with Alzheimer’s disease may ultimately deprive care contributors of basic necessities, such as food, transportation and medical care, according…
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Alzheimer’s Association report shows care contributors sacrifice own food and medical care to support person with Alzheimer’s disease
March 30, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The personal financial support required by a person with Alzheimer’s disease may ultimately deprive care contributors of basic necessities, such as food, transportation and medical care, according…
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Gabriel Builders honored at 2015 Southern Home and Garden Bridge Awards
March 30, 2016
Custom Home Builder earns three Greenville Home Builders Association awards GREENVILLE, SC – On Thursday, March 17, Gabriel Builders was honored in three categories during the 2015 Southern Home and…
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Greenville business leader announces for State House District 22
March 30, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Jason Elliott, a former District Director for Jim DeMint, announced his candidacy for the South Carolina House of Representatives this morning. Outlining a plan that would focus…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: government, law, on-the-move
CBRE’s Jessica Rhoton promoted promoted to Assistant Real Estate Manager
March 30, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – CBRE announced that Jessica Rhoton has been promoted to Assistant Real Estate Manager within the Asset Services division. She serves at the Landmark building in downtown Greenville…
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Wofford among Forbes’ ‘best value colleges’
March 29, 2016
Wofford College is among Forbes magazine’s 300 “Best Value Colleges 2016” in an article published today (Tuesday, March 29, 2016). Wofford, ranked 134th, is the third-highest of the six South…
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Senator Scott nominates 50 South Carolina Students to U.S. Military Service Academies
March 29, 2016
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) today announced the nominations of 50 South Carolina students to the United States Military Service Academies for the class of 2020, including the U.S. Naval…
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ProSource Plumbing Supply expands showroom staff with Clay Lovely and Nikki Allen
March 29, 2016
ProSource Plumbing Supply – a Greenville-based wholesale supplier of commercial and residential plumbing fixtures, hardware and supplies – recently announced the addition of Clay Lovely and Nikki Allen to its…
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GNMO II deploys $10 million in new markets tax credits for Spartanburg, S.C. project
March 29, 2016
Greenville New Markets Opportunity II (GNMO II), a Community Development Entity (CDE) managed by taxadvantagegroup and Greenville Local Development Corporation in Greenville, S.C., has deployed $10 million of New Markets…
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O’Neal supports STEAM efforts by participating in iMAGINE Upstate
March 29, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – O’Neal, Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, will feature an experimental engagement at iMAGINE Upstate on Saturday, April 2 to show students how technology is…
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The Heirloom Companies wins four top job awards
March 29, 2016
Designs recognized by National Ornamental and Miscellaneous Metals Association GREENVILLE, SC – The Heirloom Companies recently won four awards for its exceptional designs during National Ornamental and Miscellaneous Metals Association…
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HRP Associates promotes three, adds new project manager
March 29, 2016
Goetcheus, Malin and Baxley promoted, Anderson hired GREENVILLE, SC – HRP Associates Inc. (HRP) recently promoted three leaders in its Greenville office and added a project manager. Tad Goetcheus,…
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South Carolina’s first retail cooperative grocery store opening April 15
March 29, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – Opening to the public on April 15, the Hub City Co-op will be will be the first ever retail cooperative grocery store in South Carolina. A full-service…
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