Stuart Smith & Co. merges with NAI Earle Furman
November 16, 2015
Merger expands the NAI Earle Furman Spartanburg office to five brokers, overall operation to 49 brokers—the largest CRE brokerage in the Upstate. SPARTANBURG, SC – Stuart Smith & Co., a Spartanburg-based commercial…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces One SC Fund
November 16, 2015
Charleston’s Stephen Colbert Joins Haley and Others in Flood Relief Fundraising Effort Governor Nikki Haley announced the One SC Fund, a fundraising effort that will help South Carolinians who are…
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Mungo Homes announces promotions
November 16, 2015
Mungo Homes is pleased to announce the following promotions: Chris Inabinet has assumed the role of Sales Manager for the Columbia and Sumter markets. According to Andy Evans, Regional Vice…
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City receives AAA rating from Moody’s Investors Service
November 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the rating on the City of Greenville’s General Obligation (GO) debt to Aaa. Additionally, both Standard & Poor’s and Fitch have re-affirmed the…
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CBRE’S Campbell Lewis promoted to Senior Associate
November 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate and investment firm, announced that Campbell Lewis has been promoted to the position of Senior Associate. In his role, Lewis…
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South Carolina is Well-Positioned for Supply Chain Optimization and Logistics Efficiencies
November 16, 2015
Colliers International | South Carolina Research & Forecast Report South Carolina | Industrial Q3 2015 Key Takeaways South Carolina’s tight industrial market will continue to strengthen as companies look…
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New joint venture agreement established for Jasper Ocean Terminal
November 16, 2015
The Georgia and South Carolina Ports Authorities signed a new joint venture agreement that provides the necessary framework for the two states to work cooperatively toward the development of the…
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TumbleBook Library now available statewide to public libraries
November 16, 2015
The South Carolina State Library is pleased to announce the agreement of a two-year statewide subscription to the TumbleBook Library for all South Carolina public libraries. The TumbleBook Library collection…
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New app to replace business cards
November 16, 2015
Soon to be released app will avoid all the hassles of business cards and change how businesses and people network. The BoBL app, a digital business card solution, will…
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Two agents join the Anderson office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
November 16, 2015
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces the recent addition of two Sales Associates. James Iseli and Johnathan Lower have joined the company as its newest real estate professionals…
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2 Fat 2 Fly, Aflac VP and Columbia Design League Founders to Speak at EngenuitySC’s Ignite! Celebration, Nov. 18, 2015 at new USC Alumni Center
November 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – 2 Fat 2 Fly food truck founders and Oprah’s OWN Network reality TV stars Ramone Dickerson and Corey Simmons will join Aflac VP and COO Dan Lebish, as well…
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Elliott Davis Decosimo combines with Crowell & Crowell expanding services to banks in Tennessee
November 15, 2015The shareholders of Elliott Davis Decosimo and Crowell & Crowell have voted to combine their firms effective January 1, 2016. The combination expands Elliott Davis Decosimo’s banking and financial services…
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St. Francis Foundation announces graduation of 11th St. Francis Forum Class
November 15, 2015
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System announces the graduation of the 11th class of the St. Francis Forum, a program that provides an opportunity for leaders of the Greenville community…
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SC Launch invests in Charleston-based Charleston Pharma
November 15, 2015
SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch presented a “big check” to commemorate an investment yesterday evening during the annual Southeast BIO Investor Forum. SCRA’s Greg Hillman is serving as co-chair of…
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Downtown Greenville becomes home to WYNIT Distribution’s headquarters
November 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – WYNIT Distribution will be one of the largest companies headquartered downtown by the end of 2016, company officials confirmed. The globally recognized leading consumer electronics and emerging…
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WellCare offers $0 co-pays for primary care visits for South Carolina Medicaid Members
November 13, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), a leading provider of managed care services for government-sponsored health care programs, is eliminating co-pays for primary care physician visits and…
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SCDOT’s Friday, Nov. 13, update on the flooding impacts in South Carolina
November 13, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Interim Secretary Christy A. Hall has issued her Friday, Nov. 13, update on the transportation system in South Carolina. Secretary Hall’s report…
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Three agents join the North Pleasantburg office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
November 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces the recent addition of three Sales Associates to the company’s North Pleasantburg office. John Paul Gillis, Holly Daniel and…
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The Pelham Road office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors welcomes three new agents
November 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces the recent addition of three Sales Associates. Vickie Given, Melanie Graham and Sam Hankins have joined the company’s Pelham…
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Hodge reaches CFA status
November 12, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors announced that Portfolio Manager Clifford P Hodge, III has reached Level 3 CFA status. FinTrust Partner Allen Gillespie stated, “We are very proud to…
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The Pelham Road office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors welcomes three new agents
November 12, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces the recent addition of three Sales Associates. Vickie Given, Melanie Graham and Sam Hankins have joined the company’s Pelham…
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Three agents join the North Pleasantburg office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
November 12, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces the recent addition of three Sales Associates to the company’s North Pleasantburg office. John Paul Gillis, Holly Daniel and…
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NIH invests $626,000 in Converse College biomedical research program
November 12, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded more than $626,000 to Converse College in support of biomedical science research and student training. Converse will use the funds…
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Jack Porter celebrates 5.5 years of business in the upstate
November 12, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Jack Porter, design and brand agency, announces its 5.5 year anniversary in the Upstate. To celebrate, the company will host an anniversary party and open house at it’s…
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Complete PR hires Public Relations Associate
November 12, 2015
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Complete Public Relations welcomes Brenda Connell as the firm’s new Public Relations Representative. Originally from Buffalo, N.Y., Connell graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2013…
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Sandlapper Securities, LLC raises $2.25 million for third land deal in 2015, launches two more
November 12, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC raised approximately $2.25 million for Lion’s Gate Investments, LLC, a 170 acre tract of unimproved real estate located in Haralson and Carroll Counties, Georgia…
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Future Scholar 529 Program earns Bronze Rating
November 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan is once again receiving accolades for delivering excellence and value to its customers and the state of South Carolina.…
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Spartanburg Water engineer graduates from national water leadership program
November 12, 2015Angie Price, P.E., completes Water Environment Federation’s professional training CHICAGO, IL – Angie Price, P.E., graduated from the Water Environment Federation’s 2015 Water Leadership Institute program recently at the…
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Michelin supports advanced manufacturing education with $100,000 gift to Greenville Tech Foundation
November 12, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – A $100,000 donation by Michelin North America will be used for scholarships and equipment in advanced manufacturing programs at Greenville Technical College (GTC). Manufacturing in Greenville County…
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Collins & Lacy, P.C. wins Award of Excellence in statewide communications awards program
November 12, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Collins & Lacy, P.C. marketing team received an Award of Excellence during the International Association of Business Communicators’ (IABC-South Carolina) Annual Palmetto Awards ceremony. The awards…
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Girl Scouts preparing for January cookie sales
November 11, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands (GSSC-MM) is preparing for its annual cookie sales program. This is the largest girl-led business in the country and…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces election of Kenneth L. Daniels to its Board of Directors
November 11, 2015
UPSTATE, SC – United Community Banks, Inc. announced that Kenneth L. Daniels has been elected to the boards of directors of United Community Banks, Inc. and its subsidiary, United Community Bank.…
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Ten locations for public art installations selected
November 11, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Spartanburg Mayor Junie White announced all 10 neighborhoods that applied to take part in Seeing Spartanburg In A New Light have been selected to participate in the…
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Interest in Charters Expanding to Meet Student Needs
November 11, 2015
Public Charter Schools Celebrate 15th Annual Charter School Conference as Charter School Enrollment Nears 10% in Some SC Communities and New School Planning Groups Reach Record Numbers COLUMBIA, SC – Nearly…
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Furman President Elizabeth Davis to speak on “What Really Matters” Nov. 17
November 11, 2015GREENVILLE, SC — Furman University president Elizabeth Davis will speak on “What Really Matters?” Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. in Furman’s Daniel Chapel. Her talk, which is free and…
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John Henry Oil Corporation engages SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC to Manage Trenton – Black River I, LP Capital Campaign
November 11, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC has been engaged by John Henry Oil Corporation of Knoxville, TN to raise $6.5 million for the Trenton – Black River I, LP, a…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names upstate top producers from October
November 11, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from each of its five offices – Easley, Greenville, Greer, Seneca and Spartanburg…
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Anderson School District 3 Uses JEDA Bonds to Power Energy Project
November 11, 2015
IVA, SC – Anderson County – Anderson County School District 3 is using a $5.2 million bond issue from the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) to implement energy conservation measures…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation Awards $101,500 to Twelve Nonprofit Organiztaions
November 11, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Spartanburg County Foundation awarded $101,500 in grants to 12 nonprofit organizations working to improve the overall social well-being of Spartanburg County residents- Children’s Advocacy Center of…
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McCrory Construction expands leadership team with addition of Upstate construction executives
November 11, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – South Carolina-based McCrory Construction Company, in its first visible move as it eyes Southeastern growth, has added two nationally respected construction executives with Upstate roots to its…
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Hart and Smith join the Simpsonville office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
November 11, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced the addition of two new Sales Associates to its Simpsonville office. Amy Hart and Linda Smith join the company…
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The Cliffs golf courses ranked among America’s Top 100 by Golfweek raters
November 11, 2015
TRAVELERS REST, SC ? When Golfweek’s Ultimate Guide to Golf 2016 hit newsstands last week, The Cliffs made quite an impression, even at first glance. Signature hole no. 13 on The…
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Mayor Knox White recognized by American Society of Landscape Architects
November 10, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Mayor Knox White was awarded Honorary Membership in the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) at the 2015 ASLA Annual Meeting & EXPO, held in Chicago November…
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City Receives Project of the Year Award from SC Chapter of American Public Works Association
November 10, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The City of Greenville received the 2015 Project of the Year award from the South Carolina Chapter of the American Public Works Association (SCAPWA) at its annual conference…
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SAGE Automotive Interiors expanding Abbeville County operations
November 10, 2015
ABBEVILLE, SC – SAGE Automotive Interiors, a firm that develops and manufactures innovative automotive bodycloth and headliners, is investing $4 million to expand its existing operations in Abbeville County, where…
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Springfield joins Southern First
November 10, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced that Trish Springfield has joined the bank as Executive Vice President, Retail Banking. Springfield has 22 years…
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Milliken chosen as Chapman’s 2015 Cultural Champion
November 10, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Chapman Cultural Center recognized Milliken & Company as its leading 2015 Cultural Champion at an annual business luncheon Friday, Nov. 6. “Milliken has supported the arts in…
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Junior Achievement of Central South Carolina to change name to Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina
November 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – After the recent consolidation with Junior Achievement of Coastal South Carolina, Junior Achievement of Central South Carolina’s board has chosen a new name that truly represents all 34…
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Spartanburg Community College Foundation receives fundraising recognition from CASE
November 10, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Spartanburg Community College Foundation was recently recognized by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) as one of the top 25 community colleges in…
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Green Cloud acquires Ohio-Based ANS Corporation and secures $5mm investment from Spring Capital Partners
November 10, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Green Cloud Technologies, a channel-only provider of Cisco powered Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) solutions has acquired ANS Corporation an IaaS…
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