FEMA Disaster Relief Information for South Carolina

  October 6, 2015

If you live in Charleston, Dorchester, Georgetown, Horry, Lexington, Orangeburg, Richland, or Williamsburg county, you can apply for federal assistance.   Apply at:  http://www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362 / 800-462-7585 (TTY)

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BJU Ranked as 12th Best Value College in the Nation

  October 6, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Bob Jones University has been named the 12th Best Value College in the nation by Educate to Career College Ranking Index – 2016 (ETC). According to ETC, the index…

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Service Projects Part of Student Veterans’ Mission

  October 6, 2015

PENDLETON, SC – For 10-year-old Christopher Morton, Monday and Wednesday afternoons are reserved for him to visit Patriots’ Place and meet with newfound buddies Drew Pitman and Jeremy Max, and other…

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Erika DeRoberts joins Coldwell Banker Caine

  October 6, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine hired Erika DeRoberts as the company’s Project Executive and Director of Developer Relations, effective today. She comes to Coldwell Banker Caine from serving as Branch…

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The Cliffs website receives outstanding achievement award

  October 6, 2015

CliffsLiving.com establishes a name in technology TRAVELERS REST, SC – Web Marketing Association (WMA) recently recognized The Cliffs’ new website CliffsLiving.com with the 2015 WebAward for Outstanding Achievement in Web…

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Rebuild Upstate hosting free business networking event

  October 6, 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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Statement from Gov. Nikki Haley on disaster declaration

  October 5, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley released the following statement after President Barack Obama signed a disaster declaration for South Carolina: “Tonight’s federal declaration was an extremely important first step in our…

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Vital Spaces founder achieves Building Biology Certification

  October 5, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Upstate business owner Angela Self is among the first in the state to become a certified building biology environmental consultant from the International Institute for Building-Biology &…

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Girls for STEAM Present ‘Girls Who Rock’

  October 5, 2015

Spartanburg, SC– Girls for STEAM will celebrate Ada Lovelace and women trailblazers by learning about the benefits of math; the evolution of computers; and careers in science, engineering, and the…

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Greenville Area Parkinson Society hires Executive Director

  October 5, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Area Parkinson Society (GAPS) recently hired Tim Bishop as executive director. His role includes having overall strategic and operational responsibility for programs, funding and execution…

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Greenville Women Giving hosts Middle School Matters initiative

  October 5, 2015

WHAT: Greenville Women Giving, a women’s collective giving organization celebrating its 10th annual season of giving to the Greenville community, will host the first of a series of five planned…

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New executive team completes reorganization of Serrus Capital Partners

  October 5, 2015

Industry veterans bring unrivaled operational experience to SC’s premier real estate investment firm GREENVILLE, SC – Serrus Capital Partners, a Greenville‐based real estate investment and management company, is pleased to announce…

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Nonprofit leaders and board members gather at Shine the Light Forum

  October 4, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC — DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, hosted “Leading with an Exceptional Board: Moving from…

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SC Dept. of Education receives $15M Charter School start up grant

  October 3, 2015

South Carolina one of eight states awarded Educators, parents and community leaders considering starting new public charter schools as an option to address students’ academic needs in their communities celebrated…

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SCRA Technology Ventures announces collaboration

  October 2, 2015

SC Launch Company and Resource Partner Team to Promote Research &Development Milestones   SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures announced the partnership of SC Launch company, NeuroQuest, and Resource Partner Network member,…

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Moore receives Young Leader Award

  October 2, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations Associate Sarah Moore has received the September 2015 Hales Jewelers Young Leader Award. This leadership award is presented by PULSE, the Greenville Chamber’s young…

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Goldberg and Mills invited to write about democratic education

  October 1, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – The Association of American Colleges & Universities invited two University of South Carolina Upstate officials to write for one of its publications. Dr. Abraham Goldberg, associate professor of…

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Cynthia Serra joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville

  October 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Cynthia Serra as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Serra joins Coldwell Banker Caine with 12 years of experience as…

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Moore receives Young Leader Award

  October 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations Associate Sarah Moore has received the September 2015 Hales Jewelers Young Leader Award. This leadership award is presented by PULSE, the Greenville Chamber’s young…

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Timmons joins Greer State Bank

  October 1, 2015

Mortgage Department Continues to Grow GREER, SC – Greer State Bank welcomes Scott Timmons as Branch Manager/Private Banker and Assistant Vice President for the bank.  Scott joins the team with…

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Market Strengthens as Demand for Space Grows

  October 1, 2015

Key Takeaways Activity is on the rise throughout the Greenville, South Carolina office market, which ended the third quarter of 2015 with greater occupancy and higher rental rates. Tenants are…

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Department of Energy awards $6.7-million to Clemson University

  October 1, 2015

CHARLESTON, SC – Clemson University experts are leading a $6.7-million research project that could dramatically reduce energy consumption worldwide by developing industrial motors that run more efficiently. The research that…

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The 23rd annual writing contest for young readers

  October 1, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – Young readers in grades 4-12 are invited to write a personal letter to an author for the Letters about Literature (LAL) contest, a national reading and writing promotion…

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Elliott Davis Decosimo admits four new shareholders

  September 30, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Elliott Davis Decosimo is pleased to announce they have admitted four new shareholders into the firm, effective September 1, 2015. “We are pleased to have continued growth…

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Former Clemson economist to speak at Wofford Oct. 7

  September 30, 2015

SPARTANBURG, SC – Former Clemson University economist Dr. Bruce Yandle will speak on “Three-Legged Chickens, Creativity and Eureka Moments” at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, in Leonard Auditorium in Main Building on Wofford…

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2015 Columbia Choice Awards call for entries

  September 29, 2015

COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Tree and Appearance Commission and Columbia Green present the 14th Annual Columbia Choice Awards for Landscaping and Beautification.  These prestigious awards recognize individuals, businesses, neighborhoods…

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Ivey Jacops Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville

  September 29, 2015

GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Ivey Jacops as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Prior to joining Coldwell Banker Caine, Jacops worked as a Financial Analyst…

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