SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC named to Inc. 5,000 list for Third Year
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC was recently named number 1,163 on the Inc. 5,000 list for outstanding growth and business. The only financial services firm in South Carolina to be…
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For third time in two years, Duke Energy proposes lower rates for Florida customers
September 1, 2015Lower fuel costs and innovative planning to reduce costs for customers in 2016 UPSTATE, SC – Duke Energy’s Florida customers will once again see lower electric rates if the company’s…
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United Community Banks, Inc. completes merger with Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. and the Palmetto Bank
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) (“United”) announced the closing of its merger with Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMT) (“Palmetto”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, The Palmetto Bank (“Palmetto Bank”) effective today. The merger…
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Rare WWII aircraft to land in Greenville
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – “Almost every year that the Collings Foundation’s WW II aircraft came to the Greenville Downtown Airport in South Carolina, Hugh Brown, along with his lifelong friend, Bucky…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System tied for first in the nation for lowest 30-day heart failure readmission rate
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Bon Secours St. Francis Heath System was recently recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review for being top in the nation with the lowest 30-day heart failure readmission rate. According…
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Military History Center of the Carolinas plans to open museum at Greenville Downtown Airport in S.C.
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – For many years, members of the Military History Center of the Carolinas (MHCC) have been dedicated to preserving our American Military History by collecting and restoring items…
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Greenville attorneys included in Best Lawyers in America
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – National workplace law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. announced four attorneys from the firm’s Greenville office have been listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2016. In addition,…
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Ogletree Deakins Opens Office in Seattle, Expands Presence in Pacific Northwest
September 1, 2015
SEATTLE – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced today that the firm has opened an…
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2015 Anderson County Museum Hall of Fame inductees announced
September 1, 2015
Joseph John Fretwell and Anne Kennedy Hamilton to be inducted November 10th ANDERSON, SC — The Anderson County Museum (ACM) Advisory Committee announced Anne Kennedy Hamilton and Joseph John (J…
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Corey Frye joins the Ashley Lewis Team at Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Corey Frye as a residential sales agent to the Ashley Lewis Team at its Greenville office. Frye joins Coldwell Banker Caine with previous…
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Christopher Ray named director of Clemson Experiment Station
September 1, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — A third-generation farmer with deep ties to Clemson’s land-grant heritage and expansive knowledge of South Carolina’s agribusiness industry has been named director of the Clemson University Experiment…
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Program will help architecture students get to workforce more quickly
September 1, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — Clemson University’s School of Architecture has been named one of the National Council of Architectural Registration Board’s first accredited architecture programs accepted for participation in its integrated path…
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Spartanburg Methodist College Convocation Address to focus on Educating the Professor
September 1, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Spartanburg Methodist College will mark the official start of the 2015-2016 academic year with its annual convocation ceremony to be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September…
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Marshall Jordan joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Marshall Jordan as a residential sales agent to its Spartanburg office. Jordan joins Coldwell Banker Caine with an extensive background in real…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg brokers represent local real estate transactions
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions: Sales Pete Brett, CCIM represented Twister 118, LLC (Seller)…
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SPO opens with power and force
September 1, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra will open its 67th season on Saturday, September 12 at 7:00pm with a powerful program featuring International Steinway Artist, Andreas Boyd. Maestra Sarah…
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Parking services to conduct “Warning Blitz” on Main Street
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Beginning September 2, 2015, the City’s Parking Services staff will issue warning tickets to vehicles parked on Main Street (from Beattie Place to River Street) between 5 a.m.…
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SBDC names Johnson as S.C. State region director
September 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers has named Orangeburg native and longtime community business leader Jim Johnson as director of the South Carolina State University region,…
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SBDC names Johnson as S.C. State region director
September 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers has named Orangeburg native and longtime community business leader Jim Johnson as director of the South Carolina State University region,…
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Greenville attorneys included in Best Lawyers in America
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – National workplace law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. announced four attorneys from the firm’s Greenville office have been listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2016. In addition,…
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Ogletree Deakins Opens Office in Seattle, Expands Presence in Pacific Northwest
September 1, 2015
SEATTLE – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced today that the firm has opened an…
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September Exhibits, Events, Classes at Chapman Cultural Center Announced
August 31, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Chapman Cultural Center is home to a high concentration of cultural activity in Spartanburg, from musicals and historical lectures to art exhibitions and children’s science camps. For…
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Jody Jernigan named Executive Director of the South Carolina chapter of the National Safety Council
August 31, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chapter of the National Safety Council (SCNSC) announced that Jody Jernigan has joined the organization as Executive Director. Jernigan comes to SCNSC after 18…
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Christ Church and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System hold Groundbreaking for Habitat Home
August 31, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Representatives of Christ Church Episcopal and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System will break ground on Tuesday, September 1 at 4:30 p.m. for their home build in…
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Synalloy announces board authorization of stock purchase program
August 31, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Synalloy Corporation (Nasdaq:SYNL), a growth oriented company that engages in a number of diverse business activities including the production of stainless steel pipe, fiberglass and steel storage…
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Jody Jernigan named Executive Director of the South Carolina chapter of the National Safety Council
August 31, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chapter of the National Safety Council (SCNSC) announced that Jody Jernigan has joined the organization as Executive Director. Jernigan comes to SCNSC after 18…
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Christ Church and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System hold Groundbreaking for Habitat Home
August 31, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Representatives of Christ Church Episcopal and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System will break ground on Tuesday, September 1 at 4:30 p.m. for their home build in…
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Fall for Greenville adds Thursday night concert to festival lineup
August 29, 2015
Free concert to feature national and local entertainers GREENVILLE, SC – For the first time, Fall for Greenville presented by Pepsi and OneMain Financial has added a Thursday night…
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Engenius’s Manley to speak on Millennials
August 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Engenius’s CEO Chris Manley will be in Charleston this week to discuss working with millennials at the 2015 South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development’s OpportunitySC conference.…
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Spartanburg hosts South Carolina Men’s Tennis Pro Challenger
August 27, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Tennis fans can see pro players compete, attend clinics, and socialize with the pros Sept. 10 -13. The City of Spartanburg will sponsor the SC Men’s Tennis…
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SC Arts Commission awards $3.2 Million in grants
August 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission has awarded $3,232,674 in grants to South Carolina communities, artists, arts organizations and schools for the 2016 fiscal year as of Aug.…
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Sylvan Learning invites community to Greenville grand opening event
August 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Sylvan Learning of the Upstate will hold a Grand Opening Celebration on September 12th, 2015 at their new location at 150 Tanner Road from 2:00 to 4:00pm.…
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Yeargin Potter Smith expands project management team
August 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Yeargin Potter Smith welcomes Matthew Reeves and Roddey Jordan as project managers. Both Reeves and Jordan possess significant prior experience with projects in the Southeast that will make…
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Sylvan Learning invites community to Greenville grand opening event
August 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Sylvan Learning of the Upstate will hold a Grand Opening Celebration on September 12th, 2015 at their new location at 150 Tanner Road from 2:00 to 4:00pm.…
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SC Dental Association’s Dental Access Days treats more than 1,500 patients in free two-day clinic
August 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – More than 1,500 patients received an estimated $1 million in free dental services at the seventh annual Dental Access Days event held on August 21 and 22…
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Engenius’s Manley to speak on Millennials
August 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Engenius’s CEO Chris Manley will be in Charleston this week to discuss working with millennials at the 2015 South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development’s OpportunitySC conference.…
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Yeargin Potter Smith expands project management team
August 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Yeargin Potter Smith welcomes Matthew Reeves and Roddey Jordan as project managers. Both Reeves and Jordan possess significant prior experience with projects in the Southeast that will make…
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SC Arts Commission awards $3.2 Million in grants
August 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission has awarded $3,232,674 in grants to South Carolina communities, artists, arts organizations and schools for the 2016 fiscal year as of Aug.…
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Ten at the Top regional bus day trips continue, next stop Laurens County September 23rd
August 26, 2015
UPSTATE, SC – Ten at the Top (TATT) is continuing efforts to bring together leaders and residents from across the Upstate through the “Upstate Bus Tour… Getting to Know Your Neighbors,”…
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Converse College refinances bonds used to improve and expand
August 26, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Converse College has issued $35.4 million in tax-exempt bonds through the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) to refinance earlier borrowings that paid for major projects at the…
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Jennifer Gainey joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
August 26, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Jennifer Gainey as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Gainey joins Coldwell Banker Caine with eight years of experience in…
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Furman University awards Heller Community Scholarships to 14 Greenville County Students
August 26, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University has awarded major scholarships to 14 graduates of Greenville County high schools for the 2015-16 academic year. The students are currently enrolled as freshmen at…
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BFGoodrich commercial truck tires introduce new extended warranty
August 26, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – BFGoodrich® Commercial Truck Tires is introducing an extended warranty for its commercial truck tires and casings, effective on claims filed on or after Sept. 1, 2015. Reflecting the brand’s…
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KEMET leads humanitarian program in Conflict-Free DRC mining community
August 26, 2015
Supply Deliveries and Ongoing Infrastructure Development Enhance Quality of Life for the People of Kisengo GREENVILLE, SC – KEMET Corporation, a leading global supplier of electronic components, announced that its Partnership…
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Furman among five undergraduate institutions to be awarded lectureship in chemical sciences
August 26, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University has been selected to receive a lectureship in the chemical sciences by the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation. The university is one of five primarily…
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Greenville Road Warriors to rebrand
August 26, 2015
Road Warriors to build stronger ties with the Greenville community GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Road Warriors announce that they will now be known as the Greenville Swamp Rabbits. The…
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Immedion enhances Cloud services with OnApp and VMware vCloud Air Network
August 26, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Immedion LLC, South Carolina and Western North Carolina’s premiere provider of Cloud, colocation and managed services, today announced it has selected OnApp as its Cloud Management Platform and has…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Announces Investment
August 26, 2015Will Present “Big Check” to Servosity at NEXT on Main Opening Event GREENVILLE, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch program today announced a $200,000 investment in Greenville-based Servosity. SCRA…
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Join The Cliffs for IMBIBE: Wine + Food Festival
August 26, 2015
WHAT: IMBIBE Wine + Food Festival is a ten day epicurean experience hosted by The Cliffs. All seven of The Cliffs’ communities will host events that incorporate wine dinners, live…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System to participate in NCI-MATCH precision medicine cancer trial
August 26, 2015
St. Francis Cancer Center is first facility in SC to offer new clinical trial GREENVILLE, SC – Bon Secours St. Francis Health System is the first health system in…
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