Furman named top performer in sustainability Index
October 15, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University has been recognized as a sustainability leader in the 2015 Sustainable Campus Index, a publication of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher…
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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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Live on the Green teams up with American Red Cross to accept donations at Lee Brice concert
October 14, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Live on the Green LLC announced that they have teamed up with the American Red Cross and concert headliner Lee Brice to accept donations for statewide flood…
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2016 MLK Scholarship application deadline November 1st
October 14, 2015UPSTATE, SC- Martin Luther King, Jr. took hold of the freedoms promised by our nation’s founding fathers and used his constitutional rights when he made his speech and developed his dream.…
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Avison Young Industrial lease – 305 John Dodd Road
October 14, 2015
Spartanburg , SC- Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Rob Howell represented Yarde Metals, Inc. in the leasing of 10,228 SF industrial building located at 305 John Dodd Road…
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The Marchant Company recognizes agents for excellent performance in September 2015
October 14, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Marchant Company, the Upstate’s local “Signature Agency” in Real Estate, representing buyers and sellers of residential, land, and commercial properties, is proud to recognize select REALTORS®…
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Greenville-based marketing agency selected by top grill manufacturer
October 14, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Kamado Joe has named Ferebee Lane + Co. agency of record for strategic development and marketing of its line of Kamado-style ceramic grills and outdoor cooking accessories. Ferebee…
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Additional disaster recovery centers in South Carolina open in Horry County
October 14, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Two disaster recovery centers are now open in Horry County to help South Carolina flood survivors. The centers’ hours are 8 AM to 7 PM seven days a…
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SC State University, Denmark Tech and Joint Underwriting Association miss legal financial reporting deadlines
October 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – S.C. State University, Denmark Technical College and the South Carolina Joint Underwriting Association have missed their legally required financial reporting deadlines for fiscal year 2014-15, state Controller…
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Automotive supplier expanding S.C. manufacturing operations in the Upstate
October 14, 2015
Company Investing $50.8 Million In Greenville County Facility GREENVILLE, SC — Governor Nikki Haley and the South Carolina Department of Commerce announced today that Magna International, a leading global automotive…
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AstenJohnson, Inc. expanding Laurens County manufacturing operations
October 14, 2015
Press Fabrics Firm Making A $32 Million Investment To Expand Plant Capacity LAURENS, SC – AstenJohnson, Inc., a global leader in the production of press fabrics, is expanding its existing…
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Haemonetics Corporation expanding Upstate operations
October 14, 2015
Company Investing Nearly $20 Million To Expand And Upgrade Union County Facility UNION COUNTY, SC – Haemonetics, the global leader in blood management solutions, is expanding its existing operations in…
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Habitat to dedicate 330th home in Greenville County
October 14, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has reached a milestone – completion of the 330th home built by the organization and its community partners. The home will…
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Zipit Wireless issued patent for mobile enterprise messaging technology
October 14, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Zipit Wireless, a provider of critical communication solutions, today announced the issue by the US Patent Office of a patent covering the mobile technology used in its Enterprise…
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Gov. Haley secures Disaster Unemployment Assistance eligibility for Newberry County
October 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Gov. Nikki Haley and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) announced today that Newberry County is eligible to receive Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) after FEMA…
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S.C. Chamber announces 2015 Public Servant of the Year
October 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber is proud to announce as its 2015 Public Servant of the Year. Governor Haley will be awarded on November 12, 2015 at the…
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Zipit Wireless issued patent for mobile enterprise messaging technology
October 14, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Zipit Wireless, a provider of critical communication solutions, today announced the issue by the US Patent Office of a patent covering the mobile technology used in its Enterprise…
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Recognize your community’s arts hero with a Verner Award nomination
October 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Recognize South Carolina innovators, supporters and advocates of the arts with a nomination for the Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Award for the Arts — the state’s highest…
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Habitat to dedicate 330th home in Greenville County
October 14, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has reached a milestone – completion of the 330th home built by the organization and its community partners. The home will…
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Coldwell Banker Caine to host artist Teresa Roche exhibit at Main Street Real Estate Gallery
October 13, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – October 12, 2015 – Coldwell Banker Caine will host an exhibit opening reception for its next resident artist, Teresa Roche. The event will be held at The…
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Local partners to host workshop “The Economic Benefits of Conservation and Open Space”
October 13, 2015
Spartanburg, SC – The value of open space – often discussed in relation to its environmental and quality-of-life benefits – will be explored in economic terms at an upcoming public…
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Tri-County’s Associate Degree Nursing Grads’ licensing exam scores exceed state, national averages
October 13, 2015
PENDLETON, SC – Associate degree nursing faculty at Tri-County Technical College are celebrating graduates’ National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX – RN) scores that exceed both state and national averages. The…
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Downtown trolley route expands to include Bon Secours Wellness Arena
October 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville’s downtown trolley route will be expanded to include a stop at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena beginning Fri., Oct. 23. The deviated trolley route will operate for…
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Verizon calls on South Carolinians to reverse ‘shameful’ rate of deadly violence against women
October 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – South Carolina has the nation’s highest rate of men killing women than any other state in the nation, a rate more than twice the national average, according to a…
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Allen Tate Realtors announces top producers
October 13, 2015
Allen Tate Realtors announced production results for September 2015. In the Greenville-Midtown Office, John Neil was Top Listing Agent and Linda Humphries was Top Producer. The Top Listing and Producing…
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Bravo1 Protection hires business development manager
October 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Dale Carver is the new business development director for Bravo1 Protection, a private security firm serving the Upstate. A South Carolina native, Carver has worked for several…
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SCDOT reopens I-95 northbound lanes
October 13, 2015
All of I-95 in South Carolina is open in both directions. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has reopened the northbound lanes that had been closed since last week…
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Allen Tate Realtors announces top producers
October 13, 2015
Allen Tate Realtors announced production results for September 2015. In the Greenville-Midtown Office, John Neil was Top Listing Agent and Linda Humphries was Top Producer. The Top Listing and Producing…
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Bravo1 Protection hires business development manager
October 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Dale Carver is the new business development director for Bravo1 Protection, a private security firm serving the Upstate. A South Carolina native, Carver has worked for several…
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General Air support flood relief efforts in the Midlands and around the State
October 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – In response to the devastating effects of the recent flooding in the midlands and low country areas of South Carolina, the employees of General Air Conditioning Service…
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SCDOT’s Storm Debris Removal Begins Monday, Oct. 12
October 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (SCDOT) debris removal contractors will begin debris removal on Monday, Oct. 12 in the following counties impacted by the recent flooding:…
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McMillan Pazdan Smith climbs to #33 in Architect Magazine’s 2015 list of best U.S. architecture firms
October 12, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – McMillan Pazdan Smith has been named #33 on Architect Magazine’s 2015 ARCHITECT 50 list of best U.S. architecture firms in the Business Category. Last year was the…
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DEW offers businesses in disaster areas potential tax extension
October 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) is offering businesses impacted by the flooding in counties under the Presidential disaster declaration a potential extension to pay their…
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Eckstrom acts to hold state agencies accountable for financial reporting deadlines
October 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Acting to hold state entities accountable for their financial reporting deadlines under South Carolina law, state Controller Richard Eckstrom has begun publicly announcing agencies that fail to…
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Wofford College commits $300,000 in scholarships to first-generation students in South Carolina
October 12, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College announced today (Monday, October 12, 2015) plans to commit $300,000 in scholarships for 15 first-generation college students from South Carolina to attend Wofford. Five of those…
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Jeremy Willis to perform at Chapman Sunday
October 12, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Local singer/songwriter Jeremy Willis will perform a free concert at Chapman Cultural Center Sunday, Oct. 18, 2-4 p.m. A local favorite at many local venues, he sings…
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Dr. Susan Henry-Crowe to be featured in Eben Taylor Lecture at Wofford
October 12, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Rev. Dr. Susan Henry-Crowe, general secretary of the United Methodist Board of Church and Society, will speak on “Race and Social Justice” in the Eben Taylor Lecture…
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Time Warner Cable partners with The American Red Cross to aid flooding victims In South Carolina
October 12, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Time Warner Cable announced today a donation of $50,000 in cash and $250,000 in local media to support the American Red Cross recovery efforts following historic flooding…
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Two local women to be honored by Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands
October 12, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has announced the names of the two women to be recognized at its third annual Boots &…
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Liberty Fellowship announces new Executive Director and enhancements to its seminar program
October 12, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Liberty Fellowship announced Luanne Runge has been named Executive Director. A Fellow from the Class of 2009, Runge joined Liberty Fellowship in 2014 as Associate Executive Director.…
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Eight local bands announced for BreastFest Greenville, a music festival at Quest Brewing Company, supporting breast cancer patients at GHS
October 12, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC — BreastFest Greenville, the flagship fundraising event for the Tyanna Foundation – Greenville Chapter, will feature eight Upstate bands at its inaugural event at Quest Brewing Company (55…
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Travis Babb joins GCM
October 12, 2015
GREER, SC – Travis Babb of Greenville has joined Greer Community Ministries as the new development director. Babb has over 25 years of experience as a financial consultant with a…
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Greenville Zoo asking for carved pumpkins
October 12, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Preparations for Greenville Health System Boo in the Zoo, which starts this Friday, October 16, are underway, and the Greenville Zoo staff is asking the public to donate…
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Breast health program receives national accreditation
October 12, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The breast health program at Greenville Health System has been granted a three-year/full accreditation designation from the National Accreditation for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by…
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Wells Fargo is America’s top SBA lender for small businesses in 2015
October 12, 2015
U.S. Small Business Administration data shows Wells Fargo approved more SBA 7(a) loan dollars and units than any other lender for 2015 federal fiscal year SOUTH CAROLINA – Wells Fargo &…
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Current statewide road and bridge conditions from SC DOT
October 12, 2015
** As of Oct. 13, 2015 at 11:00 am** All of I-95 in South Carolina is open in both directions. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has reopened the…
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Michelin’s annual charity golf tournament raises record $682,000 for eight local charities
October 12, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Michelin North America today announced that it raised a record $682,000 from its annual charity golf tournament. The event, which is held every October at golf courses in…
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RealOp Investments welcomes Julian Nexsen as acquisitions manager
October 12, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – RealOp Investments, a Greenville-based commercial real estate investment firm, recently hired Julian Nexsen as acquisitions manager for the Southeast. Nexsen’s responsibilities include sourcing and evaluating prospective opportunities…
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EDTS adds IT Engineering, Sales Talent in South Carolina
October 12, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Information technology network engineer Tony Arena and sales support specialist Stan Evans have joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security,…
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