Winners announced in the inaugural Reedy Reels Film Festival
October 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Four films were honored at the inaugural Reedy Reels Film Festival over the weekend at CU-ICAR. In the Documentary category, “Naleena” by Luigi Storto of Teramo, Italy…
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Gary C. Davis designated A “Premier Advisor” by Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network
October 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Leading independent financial advisory firm, Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, has designated Gary C. Davis, Managing Director, as a member of the firm’s Premier Advisors Program, a distinction…
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The Governor’s School for Science and Math announces new president
October 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) welcomes its newest president in the School’s 28-year history, Dr. Hector E. Flores. Dean of Graduate studies…
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SCPA achieves first quarter TEU growth of nearly 10 percent
October 21, 2015
New economic study attributes 1 in 8 Upstate South Carolina jobs to Port operations CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) saw strong container volume growth during the…
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Pacolet Milliken and Montgomery Development form Partnership
October 21, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Pacolet Milliken Enterprises, Inc. is pleased to announce a partnership with Montgomery Development, a newly formed land development company started by John Montgomery, former vice president of real…
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Glen Raven Custom Fabrics establishes first nationally-credentialed youth apprenticeship program in Anderson County
October 21, 2015
ANDERSON, SC – Apprenticeship Carolina, an integral part of the SC Technical College System, announced Tuesday that Glen Raven Custom Fabrics established a registered youth apprenticeship program for Machine Operators.…
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Volunteers needed for playground build day
October 21, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – On Wednesday, November 4, community volunteers and CarMax employees will work together to build an entire playground in one day. More than 75 volunteers from the Greenville community…
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Wofford celebrates Homecoming this weekend
October 21, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Victoria Biggers, a Wofford College junior, never knew the late Martha Cammack (Class of 2013), but that didn’t stop Biggers from creating a new green space on campus…
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Applications for Service Academy Nominations due Monday, October 26th at 5PM
October 21, 2015
WASHINGTON – The Office of U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) is accepting applications for Service Academy Nominations through Monday, October 26th at 5PM. High school students interested in attending one of…
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SCDEW appoints chief legal officer and strategic advisor
October 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce announced the appointment of Susan Maupin Boone as chief legal officer and strategic advisor to the executive director. Boone will…
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Two new awards strengthen research ties between Clemson University and Greenville Health System
October 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – A bioengineer who is working to grow new arteries in a lab and an industrial engineer who is developing a health-care app are the first winners of…
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Greenwood Mills registers the first youth apprenticeship program in Greenwood County
October 20, 2015
GREENWOOD, SC – Apprenticeship Carolina, an integral part of the SC Technical College System, announced Tuesday that Greenwood Mills established a registered youth apprenticeship program for Machine Operators. This represents…
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Cely Construction begins construction of Downtown Greenville’s One City Plaza
October 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Cely Construction is proud to announce commencement of a unique project in downtown Greenville. We are constructing a public restroom facility at One City Plaza. The facility…
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Wofford breaks ground on Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium
October 20, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College broke ground today (Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015) on the Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium, the new home of basketball and volleyball at the college. The facility will…
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Jim Wall reappointed to Greenville Airport Commission
October 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Jim Wall has been reappointed to the Greenville Airport Commission by Greenville County Council to serve an additional three-year term. Jim currently serves as Vice Chairman of the…
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Bill Connor joins Creative Builders, Inc.
October 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Creative Builders, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Bill Connor to the company as a Project Manager. Bill graduated from the University of Kentucky with…
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Vom Fass Greenville Features “The Green Fairy” at its Anniversary Halloween Celebration
October 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Vom Fass Greenville, located at 4 Market Point Drive, is celebrating its One Year Anniversary this Halloween — Saturday, October 31st. Vom Fass, which means “from the cask,”…
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Greenville Technical College student advances to international singing competition
October 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Shane Ericks, a student at Greenville Technical College, has advanced through local and regional competition to be invited to participate in the final round of the Global…
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Women Giving for Spartanburg now accepting 2016 grant requests
October 20, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Women Giving for Spartanburg (WGFS) enters its ninth year of giving, inviting area nonprofit organizations to apply for a 2016 grant. “I encourage all nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg…
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Greer Bancshares Incorporated Reports Quarterly Profit
October 20, 2015
GREER, SC – Greer Bancshares Incorporated, the parent company of Greer State Bank, today reported quarterly net income attributable to common shareholders of $657,000 or $0.26 per diluted common share,…
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Women Giving for Spartanburg now accepting 2016 grant requests
October 20, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Women Giving for Spartanburg (WGFS) enters its ninth year of giving, inviting area nonprofit organizations to apply for a 2016 grant. “I encourage all nonprofit organizations serving Spartanburg…
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Crawford Strategy expands team with new account coordinator
October 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Crawford Strategy, a full service marketing and communications firm, welcomes Anna Simmons to the agency as an account coordinator. Simmons, a graduate of Clemson University, has experience…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces Kevin A. Shwedo as State Disaster Recovery Coordinator
October 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley announced Kevin A. Shwedo, who has served as Executive Director of the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles since 2011, as the State Disaster Recovery…
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SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC raises $4.6 million for two new land deals
October 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC raised approximately $4.6 million for two land deals on behalf of Webb Creek Management Group, LLC, a Georgia-based firm that provides consultative services…
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Ram American Fishing Tour National Championship practice underway
October 19, 2015
ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – Practice began this morning for the nearly 300 anglers that have made the trek to Lake Hartwell in Anderson, SC for this week’s 2015 Ram American…
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Tempus establishes South Carolina operation
October 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Tempus, a worldwide leader in aviation solutions, announced today that it has established its corporate marketing and media department in Greenville. Located on the second floor…
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ECG grads boast of 100 percent pass rate on certification exam
October 19, 2015
PENDLETON, SC – Recent graduates of Tri-County Technical College’s Electrocardiogram (ECG), also known as EKG, certificate class scored a 100 percent pass rate on the national Certified EKG Technicians exam.…
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Greenlink hosts fare free Friday on Oct. 23, sponsored by Aloft Greenville Downtown
October 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Those who have never ridden a bus in Greenville County can give it a try for free on Fri., Oct. 23, when Greenlink presents Fare Free Friday, sponsored…
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NAI Earle Furman announces the following transactions
October 19, 2015
Leases Greenville, South Carolina: Jon Good, SIOR of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord, 200 Transit Drive, LLC, in the leasing of an 8,000 SF industrial property at 200 Transit…
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Crawford Strategy expands team with new account coordinator
October 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Crawford Strategy, a full service marketing and communications firm, welcomes Anna Simmons to the agency as an account coordinator. Simmons, a graduate of Clemson University, has experience…
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Capping banks’ size would hit consumers, Clemson study finds
October 19, 2015
By Rick Uhlmann, College of Business and Behavioral Science, Clemson CLEMSON, SC – As calls for shrinking the size of the nation’s largest banks continue following the 2007-08 economic meltdown, research…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers represent local real estate transactions
October 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions: Sales Rick Cauthen, P.E. represented MFGI 246, LLC (Seller)…
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Business Litigation Attorney Josh Howard joins Womble Carlyle’s Greenville office
October 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC—Womble Carlyle has added to its litigation bench strength in the Upstate, with the addition of experienced business litigation attorney Josh Howard. Howard has more than a dozen years…
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NAI Avant Brokers sale of newly constructed student housing at Clemson University
October 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC- NAI Avant Senior Investment Broker, Dail Longaker, represented Pineherst, LLC in the sale of the recently developed Pineherst Student Apartments in Clemson, SC. The 96-bed, walk-to-campus development was 100%…
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LandTech announces exciting new “Green” community in Richland Northeast!
October 19, 2015
BLYTHEWOOD, SC – LandTech has acquired 26 acres located on Rimer Pond Road in northeast Richland County for the development of its new Coatbridge community. The community is being…
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The Insurance Source named Chamber Small Business of the Month
October 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Insurance Source has been named the Greenville Chamber’s Small Business of the Month for November 2015. The Insurance Source was founded by Guy Furay in 2005.…
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Rebuild Upstate hosting free business networking event
October 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate is inviting business leaders to a free morning networking event later this month. WakeUp with Rebuild will be held Tuesday, October 20 from 7:30 a.m.…
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National leadership coach to address nonprofit teams in Greenville
October 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, announces that 20-year organizational leadership veteran Patrick Jinks…
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Oconee Economic Alliance announces “Made In Oconee” campaign
October 19, 2015
OCONEE, SC – “Made In Oconee” is a coordinated marketing initiative established by the Oconee Economic Alliance to enrich the relationship between local manufacturers and the school district of Oconee…
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Wells Fargo donates $350,000 to Clemson diversity programs
October 19, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — Wells Fargo has boosted Clemson University’s Call Me MISTER and Emerging Scholars education programs with gifts of $200,000 and $150,000, respectively. The money will provide scholarships for…
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The Insurance Source named Chamber Small Business of the Month
October 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Insurance Source has been named the Greenville Chamber’s Small Business of the Month for November 2015. The Insurance Source was founded by Guy Furay in 2005.…
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National leadership coach to address nonprofit teams in Greenville
October 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, announces that 20-year organizational leadership veteran Patrick Jinks…
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Rebuild Upstate hosting free business networking event
October 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate is inviting business leaders to a free morning networking event later this month. WakeUp with Rebuild will be held Tuesday, October 20 from 7:30 a.m.…
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SCDOT maps out plan for repairing highway system
October 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Acting Secretary Christy A. Hall has unveiled a plan to repair the highways and bridges in South Carolina. The list of repairs needed…
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7 out of 9 Arts Education Awards go to Spartanburg
October 15, 2015
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC – The South Carolina Art Education Association announces seven out of the nine statewide awards it made for 2015 were to education professionals in Spartanburg County. “For…
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New M&G Exhibit investigates art mysteries
October 15, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – A new Greenville exhibit is about to unveil how there is more to art than meets the eye. The Art of Sleuthing will open to the public…
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SYNNEX Corporation inspires record number of IT channel leaders at its annual North American conference
October 15, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), a Fortune 300 technology solutions company with its US distribution headquarters located in Greenville, South Carolina, held its largest annual Inspire Conference North…
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Forty-First annual Assaults on Mt. Mitchell and Marion announced
October 15, 2015
Cycling Event Set for May 2016 Opens Registration, New Website Unveiled SPARTANBURG, SC – Today, the Freewheelers Cycling Association opened public registration for the 2016 Assaults on Mt. Mitchell and…
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Cypress Creek Renewables establishing solar power operations in Darlington County
October 15, 2015
Company investing more than $10 million in solar project DARLINGTON, SC – Cypress Creek Renewables, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects,…
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NICB agents process soaked vehicles from South Carolina floods
October 15, 2015
DES PLAINES, IL – As South Carolina struggles to recover from record-breaking rainfall and flooding, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is working with law enforcement agencies, insurance and car rental…
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