Ziff Properties Sells Greenwood Commons
June 25, 2015GREENWOOD, SC – Ziff Properties, Inc. announced the disposition of Greenwood Commons, a 16,144-square-foot shopping center, located in Greenwood, SC for $2.36 million to R.W.G. & C.P.G. Investments, L.P. Steve…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $290,000 in Grants
June 24, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation awards $290,000 to seven Strategic grantees addressing the root causes of poverty in South Carolina. The Foundation’s mission to address generational poverty…
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Senators Introduce Restoration of America’s Wire Act
June 24, 2015WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Dianne Feinstein (D-California), Kelly Ayotte (R-New Hampshire), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), Dan Coats (R-Indiana), and Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) today…
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SC-Based Johnson Development Calls For Removal Of Confederate Flag From SC State House Grounds
June 24, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – Statement from George Dean “Geordy” Johnson III, CEO of Johnson Development Associates, on behalf of the Johnson family, representing Johnson Management and its affiliated companies: Johnson Development…
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Greenville Health System named one of the top 50 companies for women and diverse managers to work
June 24, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Health System has been named one of the top 50 companies for women and diverse managers to work by Diversity MBA Magazine. Companies included in this…
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Habitat celebrates 330 homes in Greenville
June 24, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has kicked off construction for the 330th Habitat home built in the Upstate. Community members joined together on Wednesday, June 24…
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Ziff Properties Sells Greenwood Commons
June 24, 2015GREENWOOD, SC – Ziff Properties, Inc. announced the disposition of Greenwood Commons, a 16,144-square-foot shopping center, located in Greenwood, SC for $2.36 million to R.W.G. & C.P.G. Investments, L.P. Steve…
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Upstate Organization Receives $35 Million New Markets Tax Credit Allocation
June 24, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville New Markets Opportunity II (GNMO II), a Community Development Entity (CDE) managed by taxadvantagegroup and Greenville Local Development Corporation in Greenville, S.C., has received a $35…
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Senator Scott Delivers Heartfelt Remarks on the Senate Floor about the Tragedy in Charleston
June 24, 2015WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s (R-SC) resolution honoring the nine victims of last weeks shooting in Charleston was unanimously passed by the U.S. Senate today. Senator Scott also…
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Graham Reflects on Last Weeks Church Shooting in Charleston
June 24, 2015WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) took to the Senate floor today to reflect on last week’s horrific church shooting in Charleston. Graham said:…
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Clemson joins call for Congress to increase support of research
June 24, 2015CLEMSON, SC — Clemson University has joined more than 250 universities, business leaders and science organizations in calling for stronger federal policies and greater investment to drive domestic research and…
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City of Spartanburg selected as recipient of up to $1 million from Bloomberg Philanthropies for public art project
June 24, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC — Bloomberg Philanthropies announced that the City of Spartanburg has been selected as one of four cities to receive up to $1 million as part of the Bloomberg…
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Falfurrias Announces Strategic Partnership With GlynnDevins
June 24, 2015CHARLOTTE, NC — Falfurrias Capital Partners, a Charlotte-based private equity firm focused on investing in growth-oriented middle-market companies, today announced it has made an investment in GlynnDevins, a leading provider…
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There’s time to affect fate in job interviews, Clemson research shows
June 24, 2015CLEMSON, SC — Ever feel you were doomed out of the gate in a job interview? Although a belief exists that a job candidate’s fate is determined very early in…
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SC Council on Competitiveness Supports Removal of the Confederate Flag from Statehouse Grounds
June 24, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – In the aftermath of the tragic shooting in Charleston on June 17, South Carolina’s citizens and business community are calling for the removal of the Confederate flag…
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SC Council on Competitiveness Supports Removal of the Confederate Flag from Statehouse Grounds
June 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – In the aftermath of the tragic shooting in Charleston on June 17, South Carolina’s citizens and business community are calling for the removal of the Confederate flag…
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Nexsen Pruet Applauds Governor & Lawmakers on Efforts to Remove Confederate Flag from State House
June 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Chairman of the Nexsen Pruet law firm issued this statement today. After last week’s violence in Charleston, South Carolinians revealed to the world that our…
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Municipal Association board endorses removing the flag
June 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The board of the Municipal Association of SC endorsed removing the Confederate flag from the grounds of the State House. “It is time to put the issue…
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Ogletree Deakins Joins Call To Remove Confederate Flag From Statehouse Grounds
June 23, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Ogletree Deakins joins South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and countless leaders throughout South Carolina in the call for removal of the Confederate flag from the Statehouse grounds.…
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Wyche, P.A. Supports the Call to Remove the Confederate Battle Flag from the Grounds of South Carolina’s State Capitol
June 23, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Wyche, P.A. joins and supports the chorus of voices calling for the removal of the Confederate Battle Flag from the grounds of our State Capitol. It is…
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Remarks From Governor Haley
June 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Remarks from Gov. Nikki Haley calling for the removal of the Confederate battle flag from Statehouse grounds. “This has been a very difficult time for our state.…
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Remarks From Governor Haley
June 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Remarks from Gov. Nikki Haley calling for the removal of the Confederate battle flag from Statehouse grounds. “This has been a very difficult time for our state.…
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Historic Era of Construction at Anderson University Hits High Gear
June 22, 2015More than $20 million worth of new facilities coming on line ANDERSON, SC – From new tennis and softball facilities to a state-of-the-art $18 million student center, Anderson University…
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2015 Elevate Upstate Community Vibrancy Grant Applications Now Available
June 22, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Applications are now being accepted for the 2015 Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate Community Vibrancy Grants, which are designed to provide communities in the Upstate with seed money to…
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SCRA Recognizes Time Rees with Knowledge Economist Emeritus Award
June 22, 2015Presents Award for Distinguished Leadership and Service on SC Launch Board SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA presented a Knowledge Economist Emeritus Award during its recent Board of Trustees retreat in Columbia, S.C.…
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SCRA Recognizes Time Rees with Knowledge Economist Emeritus Award
June 22, 2015Presents Award for Distinguished Leadership and Service on SC Launch Board SUMMERVILLE, SC – SCRA presented a Knowledge Economist Emeritus Award during its recent Board of Trustees retreat in Columbia, S.C.…
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Spartanburg Community College Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
June 22, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – The Spartanburg Community College Foundation recently welcomed two seasoned professionals to its board of directors - Mr. Grant Burns and Dr.Diane C. Vecchio, As the governing body of the…
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The SC Institute of Medicine and Public Health receives funding from The Duke Endowment and Sisters of Charity Foundation
June 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health has received $230,000 in combined funding from The Duke Endowment and Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces top producers for May
June 22, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® is pleased to announce the top producers from each of its eight residential sales offices for May. These are the…
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Rebuild Upstate joins with national Bike & Build program on Greenville project
June 22, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate recently completed a handicapped ramp for an Upstate family through the help of the national bicycle advocacy group, Bike & Build. The home that Bike…
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The Insurance Source promotes Williams
June 22, 2015GREER, SC – Kristina Williams has been promoted to Director of Operations for The Insurance Source, an independent brokerage specializing in health, life, disability and dental insurance. Kristina Williams joined…
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WORLD Magazine names Book of the Year Winners
June 22, 2015ASHEVILLE, NC – Every summer since 1999, WORLD’s editors have dedicated an issue of WORLD Magazine to books, authors, and trends in the publishing industry. To be eligible for consideration for…
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Rhino Concessions brings on summer interns
June 22, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Rhino Concessions, a food service provider for several Greenville County parks and sister company to FunnelDelicious, has brought on two marketing interns for the summer. Allie Buckelew,…
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Rebuild Upstate joins with national Bike & Build program on Greenville project
June 22, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate recently completed a handicapped ramp for an Upstate family through the help of the national bicycle advocacy group, Bike & Build. The home that Bike…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces top producers for May
June 22, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® is pleased to announce the top producers from each of its eight residential sales offices for May. These are the…
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The Insurance Source promotes Williams
June 22, 2015GREER, SC – Kristina Williams has been promoted to Director of Operations for The Insurance Source, an independent brokerage specializing in health, life, disability and dental insurance. Kristina Williams joined…
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The SC Institute of Medicine and Public Health receives funding from The Duke Endowment and Sisters of Charity Foundation
June 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health has received $230,000 in combined funding from The Duke Endowment and Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina…
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Delta Dental’s Land of Smiles Characters Motivate Students in the Upstate to Adopt Healthy Oral and Overall Habits
June 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – A battle was waged in South Carolina this spring with the health of our children’s teeth at stake. Delta Dental of South Carolina brought in its Land…
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Rhino Concessions brings on summer interns
June 22, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Rhino Concessions, a food service provider for several Greenville County parks and sister company to FunnelDelicious, has brought on two marketing interns for the summer. Allie Buckelew,…
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WORLD Magazine names Book of the Year Winners
June 22, 2015ASHEVILLE, NC – Every summer since 1999, WORLD’s editors have dedicated an issue of WORLD Magazine to books, authors, and trends in the publishing industry. To be eligible for consideration for…
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Construction Employment Increases in 40 States and D.C. During the Past Year as 28 States and D.C. Add Construction Jobs Between April and May
June 20, 2015California and Idaho Have Largest 12-Month Gains, West Virginia and Ohio Have Biggest Declines for the Year; Northeastern States Top Monthly Ranking While Energy-Producing States Experienced Monthly Job Losses …
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DHEC Awards Clemson Downs Retirement Community Certificate of Need for New Skilled Nursing Unit
June 18, 2015With certification granted, Clemson Downs begins opening new addition to residents. GREENVILLE, SC – As the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has awarded Clemson Downs Retirement…
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NBSC Names Sease to Local Advisory Board
June 18, 2015ANDERSON, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced the appointment of Steven A. Sease to its Anderson Advisory Board. “We are pleased to have Steve join our board. As…
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NBSC Names Mowlajko to Local Advisory Board
June 18, 2015ANDERSON, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced the appointment of Patti Phillips Mowlajko to its Anderson Advisory Board. A native of Anderson, Mowlajko is owner and manager of…
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NBSC Names Jewell to Local Advisory Board
June 18, 2015ANDERSON, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced the appointment of Darryl Jewell to its Anderson Advisory Board. “We are pleased to welcome Darryl to our board. His experience…
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Lake Hartwell Named Among The 100 Best Bass Lakes In America By B.A.S.S.
June 18, 2015First Time Distinction for Lake Hartwell ANDERSON, SC – In the newly released July/August issue of Bassmaster Magazine, B.A.S.S. named Lake Hartwell among the 100 Best Bass Lakes in…
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Timmer Offered Job Following Completion of BMW Scholars Program
June 18, 2015GREER, SC – Ryan Timmer, a 2015 Tri-County Technical College Mechatronics graduate, was among the BMW Scholars offered full-time employment following a graduation ceremony held June 11 at the company’s…
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Statement from Mayor Knox White on Charleston Shooting
June 18, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Statement from Mayor Knox White: “My fellow City Council members, and the entire City of Greenville, join me in extending heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the families…
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Ten manufacturing associates earn national credentials through the National Institute for Metalworking Skills
June 18, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Ten area manufacturing associates have earned national credentials through the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). In addition they earned a CNC Operator (metalworking skills) certificate through…
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Statement From Gov. Nikki Haley
June 18, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Governor Nikki Haley released the following statement: “Michael, Rena, Nalin and I are praying for the victims and families touched by tonight’s senseless tragedy at Emanuel AME Church.…
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