McCrory Construction expands leadership team with addition of Upstate construction executives
November 10, 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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The Spartanburg County Foundation Awards $101,500 to Twelve Nonprofit Organiztaions
November 10, 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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Hart and Smith join the Simpsonville office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
November 10, 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 10, 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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Food Lion announces 10 percent discount for active, retired and honorably discharged military ersonnel on Veterans Day
November 10, 2015GROCER TO DONATE MORE THAN 200,000 MEALS TO MILITARY FAMILIES SALISBURY, NC – In honor of Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, Food Lion stores will offer a 10 percent…
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Cover Carolina simplifies the search for ObamaCare for citizens of SC at no cost to shoppers
November 10, 2015
With the federal government health insurance marketplace deadline of December 15th, the window to enroll in a health plan, or switch plans, is rapidly approaching. But many South Carolina residents…
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Local home builder honored by national awards program
November 9, 2015
CAMPOBELLO, SC – Campobello- based log home manufacturer, Blue Ridge Log Cabins, received two national home building accolades as part of the 2016 Jerry Rouleau Awards for Excellence in Marketing and…
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Newberry County DUA deadline approaches
November 9, 2015
The deadline to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) in Newberry County is Thursday. The DUA program makes funds available to assist people who became unemployed as a direct result…
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Cover Carolina simplifies the search for ObamaCare for citizens of SC at no cost to shoppers
November 9, 2015With the federal government health insurance marketplace deadline of December 15th, the window to enroll in a health plan, or switch plans, is rapidly approaching. But many South Carolina residents…
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EDTS adds Chris Jester as IT Support Engineer
November 9, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Chris Jester has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses, as a Support Engineer…
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JTEKT North America expanding Upstate operations
November 9, 2015
Company Investing $1.75 Million To Establish North American Headquarters In Greenville County GREENVILLE, SC – JTEKT North America, a leader in automotive and industrial product solutions, is expanding its operations…
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Engenius’s Manley to moderate Chamber event
November 9, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Engenius’s co-founder and CEO Chris Manley will moderate the Greenville Chamber Small Business Owner Forum this month. The Small Business Owner Forum is an opportunity for small…
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Carolina Alliance reports its third quarter results
November 9, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Carolina Alliance Bank (OTCQX:CRLN) today reported to its shareholders its third quarter 2015 financial results. Net income available to common shareholders of $1.2 million, or $0.25 per diluted…
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Denny’s Corporation announces $50 million accelerated share repurchase program
November 9, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC- Denny’s Corporation (NASDAQ:DENN), franchisor and operator of one of America’s largest franchised full-service restaurant chains, announced today that the Company has entered into a variable term, capped accelerated…
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United Community Bank Ice on Main Rink installation to begin next week
November 9, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The chiller that helps keep the ice frozen throughout the United Community Bank Ice on Main season is scheduled to arrive Monday, November 9 at 7:30 a.m. The…
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Bon Secours Wellness Arena announces new partnership with Entegra Bank
November 9, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Bon Secours Wellness Arena announced today a 5-year partnership with Entegra Bank, formerly Macon Bank, of Franklin, NC. Under the new agreement, Entegra Bank will become the…
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Ashleigh Sutter receives excellence in Accounting and Finance Award
November 9, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Elliott Davis Decosimo announced that Ashleigh Sutter, a senior manager in the firm’s Greenville office, received an Excellence in Accounting and Finance Award from the Accounting &…
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Upstate SC Firm named among “The South’s Top Government Affairs Firms and Lobbyists.”
November 9, 2015GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – In the latest issue of Southern Political Report magazine, editors named Upstate, SC-based TM Public Relations and Governmental Affairs (TMPR) among the South’s top government affairs groups…
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Call for Artists: 701 Center for Contemporary Art seeks artists for Columbia Open Studios 2016, deadline Friday, December 18
November 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Visual artists in Richland and Lexington Counties can now register to participate in Columbia Open Studios, presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA). Deadline to register…
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EDTS adds Chris Jester as IT Support Engineer
November 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Chris Jester has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses, as a Support Engineer…
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Flourish’s work honored with nine MarCom awards
November 9, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – In its first year of participation, Flourish earned nine MarCom awards during the 2015 international competition: two Platinum Awards, four Gold Awards, and three Honorable Mentions. The…
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Engenius’s Manley to moderate Chamber event
November 9, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Engenius’s co-founder and CEO Chris Manley will moderate the Greenville Chamber Small Business Owner Forum this month. The Small Business Owner Forum is an opportunity for small…
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Call for Artists: 701 Center for Contemporary Art seeks artists for Columbia Open Studios 2016, deadline Friday, December 18
November 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Visual artists in Richland and Lexington Counties can now register to participate in Columbia Open Studios, presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA). Deadline to register…
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Flourish’s work honored with nine MarCom awards
November 8, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – In its first year of participation, Flourish earned nine MarCom awards during the 2015 international competition: two Platinum Awards, four Gold Awards, and three Honorable Mentions. The…
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Ad Club helping local nonprofits
November 8, 2015
Local Ad Club Rolling Out Public Service Initiative GREENVILLE, SC – Nonprofit organizations face many challenges, including finding funds for crucial marketing and advertising efforts that could further reach…
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SC Bar Young Lawyers collecting items for Women in Need
November 8, 2015SC Bar YLD Hosts Voices Against Violence Shelter Refurbishment Drive COLUMBIA, SC – The SC Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) Voices Against Violence (VAV) Committee is kicking off its…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System unveils AFC-Bon Secours Urgent Care
November 8, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC- Bon Secours St. Francis Health System announced today that all four AFC-Doctors Express locations in Greenville County are now officially AFC-Bon Secours Urgent Care. Bon Secours St. Francis recently…
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Chris Stroble joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
November 6, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Stroble joins Coldwell Banker Caine as an Accredited Buyers Representative with over 10 years…
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Wyche names Sarah Sloan Batson shareholder
November 6, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Wyche announced that Sarah Sloan Batson has been named a shareholder of the firm. Sloan Batson focuses her practice at Wyche on employment litigation and counseling and…
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Attorney Inez Moore Tenenbaum launches solo practice
November 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Attorney Inez Moore Tenenbaum, the former chairman of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and two-term state superintendent of education, has launched her own practice in Columbia…
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Wyche names Sarah Sloan Batson shareholder
November 6, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Wyche announced that Sarah Sloan Batson has been named a shareholder of the firm. Sloan Batson focuses her practice at Wyche on employment litigation and counseling and…
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Attorney Inez Moore Tenenbaum launches solo practice
November 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Attorney Inez Moore Tenenbaum, the former chairman of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and two-term state superintendent of education, has launched her own practice in Columbia…
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Duke endowment awards Furman University $22.3 million to support student scholarships
November 5, 2015GREENVILLE, SC — Furman University has received a $22.3 million grant from The Duke Endowment to strengthen and support one of the University’s premier merit scholarship programs. The grant includes…
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Collins & Lacy Ranked Tier 1 in 2016 “Best Law Firms”
November 5, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce the firm has been recognized in the “Best Law Firms” 2016 list, just released by the U.S. News – Best…
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South Carolina Power Team promotes Angelyn Thomas to Project Manager
November 5, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Power Team is pleased to announce the promotion of Angelyn Thomas to project manager. In this role Angelyn will focus on new industry recruitment and job…
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Blue Ridge Bank named fastest growing bank in Oconee County
November 5, 2015
WALHALLA, SC –According to a recent news report from 101.7 FM WGOG, Blue Ridge Bank continues to be the fastest growing bank in Oconee County, South Carolina. This information was compiled…
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Blue Ridge Bank named fastest growing bank in Oconee County
November 5, 2015
WALHALLA, SC –According to a recent news report from 101.7 FM WGOG, Blue Ridge Bank continues to be the fastest growing bank in Oconee County, South Carolina. This information was compiled…
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Gabriel Builders wins two Pinnacle Awards
November 5, 2015
Builder earns eighth Pinnacle Award since 2008 GREENVILLE, SC – The Homebuilders Association of South Carolina recently honored Gabriel Builders as a 2015 Pinnacle Awards Best of Construction winner.…
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Planned Gift to establish Endowed Scholarship Fund at Greenville Technical College
November 4, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – A long-time supporter of the work done at Greenville Technical College (GTC) has committed to a planned gift valued at $100,000 to establish an endowed scholarship fund.…
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Pacolet Milliken announces new executive
November 4, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Pacolet Milliken Enterprises, Inc. announced the addition of Brent Abbot as vice president of real estate and director of acquisitions. Abbot’s responsibilities include sourcing, negotiating and closing new investments,…
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Denny’s Corporation reports results for third quarter 2015
November 4, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC- Denny’s Corporation (NASDAQ:DENN), franchisor and operator of one of America’s largest franchised full-service restaurant chains, today reported results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2015. Third Quarter Summary…
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Veterinary Technology adoption day is November 19
November 4, 2015
PENDLETON,SC – Tri-County Technical College’s Veterinary Technology Department will hold a Pet Adoption Day Thursday, November 19, from 2 – 6 p.m. at Halbert Hall on the Pendleton Campus. The…
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Clemson partners with southern universities in National Science Foundation Big Data Hubs program
November 4, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — Recent advances in technology have created mountains of data that can be collected, sorted and mined to address complex issues facing society. This data deluge — called “Big Data”…
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Creative Builders, Inc. hires project foreman
November 4, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Creative Builders, Inc. announced the addition of Jason Norris to the company as a Project Foreman. Jason has 23 years of varied experience in the construction industry.…
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Red Ventures breaking ground on $90 million campus expansion in Lancaster County
November 4, 2015
Investment expected to create 1,500 new jobs LANCASTER, SC – Red Ventures, a technology-enabled sales and digital marketing company, has broken ground on the expansion of its existing Lancaster County…
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Gabriel Builders wins two Pinnacle Awards
November 4, 2015
Builder earns eighth Pinnacle Award since 2008 GREENVILLE, SC – The Homebuilders Association of South Carolina recently honored Gabriel Builders as a 2015 Pinnacle Awards Best of Construction winner.…
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Greenville insurance agency raises $15,000 for local charity
November 4, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – ECM Solutions, one of the largest privately owned independent insurance agencies in the Carolina’s, raised and donated $15,000 to Pendleton Place from a 5K Race benefitting the charity back…
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Reinicke Athens expanding its new Laurens County operations
November 4, 2015
Company planning to invest an additional $5.5 million in new facility LAURENS COUNTY, SC – Reinicke Athens, Inc. (RAI), a Georgia-based leading industrial contractor, is planning to invest an…
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Complete Public Relations to present social media best practices at ReFrame Conference
November 4, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations is a featured presenter on social media ethics and best practices at the 2015 ReFrame Conference, an annual event which brings together home building…
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SYNNEX Corporation named Symantec North American Distributor of the Year 2015
November 4, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE:SNX), a leading Technology Solutions distributor, today announced that it has been named North American Distributor of the Year 2015 by Symantec Corp. at its…
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