Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) welcomes Jennifer Gilewski to lifestyle division
February 1, 2016
Two interns join JDPR for semester GREENVILLE, SC – Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) announces the addition of Jennifer Gilewski as account executive, as well as Mary Ogle and Katie Shuell as the…
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Hemond hired at Chapman Cultural Center as Fundraiser
February 1, 2016
Lisa A. Hemond of Inman, SC, has been hired by Chapman Cultural Center as the Senior Development Director with responsibilities for the management and execution of all fundraising activities. She…
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NAI Earle Furman Names Three New Shareholders
February 1, 2016
The promotion of Leanne Jaskwhich, Keith Jones, and Jason Richards expands NAI Earle Furman’s governing body to 17 shareholders leading the largest CRE brokerage in the Upstate. NAI Earle Furman, a…
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Greenco Beverage Company expanding operations
February 1, 2016
Establishing State-of-the-Art Distribution Center in Greenville’s Poinsett Corridor Greenco Beverage Company announced its expansion along the Poinsett Corridor in Greenville, South Carolina. Planned is a 130,000 square foot, state-of-the-art distribution…
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Local attorney joins American Football Coaches Association
February 1, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – David Wyatt, a partner with the Gleaton Wyatt law firm, has joined the American Football Coaches Association. The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) is the only national…
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Ogletree Deakins elects new Managing Shareholder
February 1, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – C. Matthew Keen has been elected Managing Shareholder of Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), effective February 1, 2016. Keen was elected during the firm’s annual…
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Teresa Medlin named HR Professional of the Year by GSHRM
February 1, 2016
Teresa Medlin, VP of Human Resources at Ob Hospitalist Group (OBHG), was recently named 2015 HR Professional of the Year by the Greenville Chapter of the Society for Human Resource…
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Columbia University professor, author to present inaugural Chapman Lecture in the Humanities at Wofford
February 1, 2016
Mazower to discuss ‘Crisis of European Union’ Monday, Feb. 8 SPARTANBURG, SC – Columbia University professor Dr. Mark Mazower will present the inaugural Chapman Lecture in the Humanities at Wofford…
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Teresa Medlin named HR Professional of the Year by GSHRM
February 1, 2016
Teresa Medlin, VP of Human Resources at Ob Hospitalist Group (OBHG), was recently named 2015 HR Professional of the Year by the Greenville Chapter of the Society for Human Resource…
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Ogletree Deakins elects new Managing Shareholder
February 1, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – C. Matthew Keen has been elected Managing Shareholder of Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), effective February 1, 2016. Keen was elected during the firm’s annual…
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Local attorney joins American Football Coaches Association
February 1, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – David Wyatt, a partner with the Gleaton Wyatt law firm, has joined the American Football Coaches Association. The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) is the only national…
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A new concept in learning now enrolling students in downtown Greenville
January 30, 2016
After 14 years of teaching, 10 of which have been in the Montessori curriculum, Mrs. Jennifer Kelly decided there was a need in Greenville for a fresh approach to learning.…
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Christy A. Hall confirmed as Secretary of Transportation
January 30, 2016
Abbeville native, professional engineer with two decades of SCDOT experience The South Carolina Senate on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, confirmed the appointment by Governor Nikki Haley of Christy A. Hall…
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Sima Patel elected to South Carolina Women Lawyers Association Board
January 29, 2016
Nexsen Pruet attorney Sima Patel has been named to the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA), effective January 1, 2016. She will serve a two-year…
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14 Nexsen Pruet attorneys recognized by Peers in North Carolina
January 29, 2016
Fourteen Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been named to the 2016 edition of North Carolina Super Lawyers®. Those attorneys practice in the firm’s Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh offices. 2016 North Carolina…
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Twenty-Seven Legislators recognized as Health Policy Program Fellows
January 29, 2016Twenty-seven members of the South Carolina General Assembly have been recognized as Health Policy Fellows by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH). The elected officials were…
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The International Center of the Upstate announces new identity
January 29, 2016
The International Center of the Upstate will now be known as Upstate International. Upstate International unveiled their new name, logo and website on January 28, 2016. The new logo was…
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ACL AirShop: Over 30 Successful years in air cargo products and services
January 29, 2016
EASLEY, SC – ACL AirShop, a leader in specialized products and services for the global air cargo industry, has grown in three decades to become a classic entrepreneurial success story. First…
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Twenty-Seven Legislators Recognized as Health Policy Program Fellows
January 29, 2016
Twenty-seven members of the South Carolina General Assembly have been recognized as Health Policy Fellows by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH). The elected officials were…
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Sima Patel elected to South Carolina Women Lawyers Association Board
January 29, 2016
Nexsen Pruet attorney Sima Patel has been named to the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA), effective January 1, 2016. She will serve a two-year…
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The International Center of the Upstate announces new identity
January 29, 2016
The International Center of the Upstate will now be known as Upstate International. Upstate International unveiled their new name, logo and website on January 28, 2016. The new logo was…
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14 Nexsen Pruet attorneys recognized by Peers in North Carolina
January 29, 2016
Fourteen Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been named to the 2016 edition of North Carolina Super Lawyers®. Those attorneys practice in the firm’s Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh offices. 2016 North Carolina…
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Mike Cashman named a 2016 South Carolina Leadership in Law Award Winner
January 28, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Womble Carlyle attorney Mike Cashman is a winner of the 2016 South Carolina Leadership in Law Awards. The awards, presented by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly, “recognize legal…
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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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