Governor appoints new Commissioner to Spartanburg County Commission for Technical and Community Education
November 2, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – A Spartanburg County community leader – Mrs. Tracey G. Hill – has been appointed to serve a four-year term Spartanburg County Commission for Technical & Community Education,…
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New park dedicated to local garden club
November 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – City officials and community volunteers gathered on Monday for the dedication of a new pocket park in honor of a local garden club. McDaniel Park, located at the…
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Auriga Polymers expanding Upstate operations
November 2, 2015
Company Investing More Than $35 Million To Expand Spartanburg County Operations SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC – Auriga Polymers Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, one of…
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Elmore Goldsmith, PA Receives Tier One Ranking in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2016 “Best Law Firms”
November 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – U.S. News – Best Lawyers® have released the 2016 “Best Law Firms” rankings and Elmore Goldsmith, PA, has been recognized in two areas. For the Greenville metropolitan…
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U.S. News – Best Lawyers® recognizes Wyche as a 2016 “Best Law Firm”
November 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Wyche has been named a Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” in 18 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in 2016. The selection is based on…
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United Way of Greenville County launches #IGaveHere mobile giving campaign
November 2, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Making a final push toward its 2015 campaign goal, United Way of Greenville County is looking to recruit new donors and garner additional support with a special…
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Legendary Ocean Explorer Fabien Cousteau Dives Deep with Talk at Harbison Theatre, Nov. 10, 2015
November 2, 2015Thrilling, educational talk One Ocean, One People will amaze all ages COLUMBIA, SC – In 1963, Fabien Cousteau’s grandfather – famed deep-sea explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau – lived for 30 days…
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Ruckus Wireless names SYNNEX Corporation 2015 North America Distributor of the Year for second consecutive year
November 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE:SNX), a leading Technology Solutions distributor, today announced that it has been named 2015 North America Distributor of the Year by Ruckus Wireless, Inc. (NYSE:RKUS) at…
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Presidential candidate Ben Carson to speak Dec. 2 at Wofford
November 2, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson will speak at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, at Wofford College as part of the Commander-in-Chief Presidential Forum series. The event…
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Ogletree Deakins named a “Law Firm of the Year” for fifth consecutive year
November 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm…
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SC Test Prep receives $12,500 grant for SAT preparation
November 2, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – SC Test Prep was recently awarded a grant in the amount of $12,500 from The Spartanburg County Foundation’s “Why Not” Fund. The grant will fund research, curriculum development,…
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GHS physician named chair of Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina
November 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Bruce Snyder, a vascular surgeon with Greenville Health System, has been named chair of the Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina. The Alliance is a group…
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Complete Public Relations wins two MarCom Awards
November 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations’ work on two projects in the Upstate have earned international recognition from the MarCom Awards. MarCom recognizes outstanding creative achievement by marketing and communication…
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Clemson Walmart pharmacist says Tri-County education set her up for success
November 2, 2015CLEMSON, SC – Initially, Claire Reid Pearson planned to enroll at Tri-County Technical College for just one year, taking core general education courses before transferring to a nearby university. She quickly…
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U.S. News – Best Lawyers® recognizes Wyche as a 2016 “Best Law Firm”
November 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Wyche has been named a Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” in 18 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in 2016. The selection is based on…
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Complete Public Relations wins two MarCom Awards
November 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations’ work on two projects in the Upstate have earned international recognition from the MarCom Awards. MarCom recognizes outstanding creative achievement by marketing and communication…
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Ogletree Deakins named a “Law Firm of the Year” for fifth consecutive year
November 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced that the firm has been named a…
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GHS physician named chair of Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina
November 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Bruce Snyder, a vascular surgeon with Greenville Health System, has been named chair of the Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina. The Alliance is a group…
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Legendary ocean explorer Fabien Cousteau dives deep with talk at Harbison Theatre, Nov. 10, 2015
November 2, 2015
Thrilling, educational talk One Ocean, One People will amaze all ages COLUMBIA, SC – In 1963, Fabien Cousteau’s grandfather – famed deep-sea explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau – lived for 30…
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Ruckus Wireless names SYNNEX Corporation 2015 North America Distributor of the Year for second consecutive year
November 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE:SNX), a leading Technology Solutions distributor, today announced that it has been named 2015 North America Distributor of the Year by Ruckus Wireless, Inc. (NYSE:RKUS) at…
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SC Test Prep receives $12,500 grant for SAT preparation
November 2, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – SC Test Prep was recently awarded a grant in the amount of $12,500 from The Spartanburg County Foundation’s “Why Not” Fund. The grant will fund research, curriculum development,…
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Pulse taking applications for its PaceSetters Mentorship Program for 2016
November 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber’s Pulse Young Professionals group is now accepting applications for its 2016 PaceSetters program! Pulse PaceSetters is an 11-month mentoring and skills training program that focuses…
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Scott Graves succeeds Jim Deyling as President of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Private Business
October 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Effective Jan., 1, 2016, Scott Graves, president of BlueChoice® HealthPlan, will succeed Jim Deyling as president of the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina private business division. In July,…
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Duke Energy declares quarterly dividend payment to shareholders
October 29, 2015CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.825 per sharepayable on Dec. 16, 2015, to shareholders of record at the close…
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TD Convention Center hosting job fair
October 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – SMG, the management company for the TD Convention Center, is hosting a job fair for several full time and part time positions at the facility on Wednesday, November…
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Furman education professor honored with inaugural Jim Smart Award
October 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University Education professor Judy Stuart, Ph.D., has been awarded the inaugural James H. Smart Award by Furman’s Cothran Center for Vocational Reflection. Presented annually to a…
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Donor adds to Veteran Scholarship Fund at Greenville Technical College
October 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Ron Demonet, managing director of Veteran Scholarships Forever (VSF), has added $20,000 to a scholarship fund at Greenville Technical College (GTC). The fund’s purpose is to allow…
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SC Technology & Aviation Center test bed offers wireless charging as a service
October 29, 2015
Stationary Wireless Power Transfer EV/PHEV Test Bed Passes U.S. Department of Energy Project Review GREENVILLE, SC – The International Transportation Innovation Center (ITIC) is the host site for a new…
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Scott and Company promotes Upstate CPA Chris Halkowitz to firm member
October 29, 2015
COLUMBIA & GREENVILLE, SC – Scott and Company LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading accounting, tax and consulting firms, has promoted Chris Halkowitz, CPA, CFE, a senior manager in the…
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Geri caitlin named Director of Marketing and Sales for Windsor House Assisted Living & Memory Care
October 29, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC- Windsor House Assisted Living and Memory Care, located at 850 John B. White Blvd., has announced the appointment of Geri Caitlin as Director of Marketing and Sales. A Magna…
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Wagner Wealth Management’s Osgood named to 20 Under 40
October 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Wagner Wealth Management’s Jennifer Osgood has been named one of the 20 Under 40 leaders honored by Anderson University and the Independent Mail this week. The 20…
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The Cliffs expands team of wine experts
October 29, 2015
Three more staff members pass Level 1 Sommelier Introductory Examination TRAVELERS REST, SC – The Cliffs is pleased to announce three team members have passed their Level 1 Sommelier Introductory…
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Bob Jones Academy earns Technology Innovation Program Award at SC EdTech Conference
October 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Bob Jones Academy was awarded the Technology Innovation Program (TIP) Award at the elementary school level by the South Carolina Association for Educational Technology (SCAET) for its…
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Girl Scouts went Back in the Woods
October 29, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Approximately 400 Girl Scouts and adults went Back in the Woods at Camp Mary Elizabeth, Spartanburg, on Saturday, October 24. Girl Scout Brownies (grades 2-3) and Juniors (grades…
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The Cliffs expands team of wine experts
October 29, 2015
Three more staff members pass Level 1 Sommelier Introductory Examination TRAVELERS REST, SC – The Cliffs is pleased to announce three team members have passed their Level 1 Sommelier Introductory…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: food, on-the-move
Wagner Wealth Management’s Osgood named to 20 Under 40
October 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Wagner Wealth Management’s Jennifer Osgood has been named one of the 20 Under 40 leaders honored by Anderson University and the Independent Mail this week. The 20…
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Deadlines Approach for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
October 28, 2015
Deadlines to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) are nearing for 19 of the 24 counties that have been declared eligible for individual assistance by FEMA. Those 19 counties have…
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Greenville County Redevelopment Authority announces appointment of New Executive Director
October 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stanley (Stan) Wilson as the organization’s new Executive Director. Wilson will assume leadership of the…
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NAI Earle Furman releases third quarter 2015 industrial, office and retail market reports
October 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – NAI Earle Furman has released its Third Quarter 2015 Market Reports. Reports include market snapshots in the office, retail and industrial sectors of commercial real estate. The reports…
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Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School named first-ever South Carolina winner for National CEFPI Award
October 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – For the first time in state history, a K-12 facility from South Carolina has been named the national James D. MacConnell Award winner by the Council of…
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Duke Energy ramps up efforts to protect customers from utility scammers
October 28, 2015
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy is ramping up efforts to protect customers from the long-running scam targeting customers of utility service providers across the country. The company has launched a…
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Avison Young retail lease – Cedar Springs Crossing
October 28, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Vitre Stephens represented the Tenant, HWY 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries in the lease of a 2,800SF…
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29 Counties declared Primary Natural Disaster Areas By U.S. Department of Agriculture
October 28, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today announced that United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack has issued a disaster designation for counties in South Carolina that suffered damage…
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Public and Individual Assistance for storm damage, response costs approved for additional counties
October 28, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Greenville and Spartanburg Counties were approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for Individual Assistance, allowing survivors who sustained losses from the flood to apply for assistance. Assistance…
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Charleston School of Law to induct J. Edward Bell III as President
October 28, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston School of Law will induct James Edward (Ed) Bell III as president and managing partner of the school at a Thursday ceremony at the offices…
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Greenville Technical College partners with Upstate Warrior Solution to host veterans education and career resource event
October 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College and Upstate Warrior Solution will host INFILTRATE on November 5, 2015, to provide veterans and their spouses the opportunity to learn about local resources…
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Zipit Wireless expands executive team with new Vice President of Enterprise Sales
October 28, 2015
Experienced sales leader hired to meet increased demand for critical communications solution GREENVILLE, SC – Zipit Wireless announced that Ken Olivolo has been appointed as Vice President of Enterprise Sales.…
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Greenville Memorial Hospital wins Consumer Choice Award
October 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The National Research Corporation has honored Greenville Memorial Hospital with its 2015/2016 Consumer Choice Award. This marks the 20th straight year that Greenville Memorial Hospital has won…
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Rebuild Upstate brings on AmeriCorps VISTA worker
October 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Rebuild Upstate has added Kristen Knight to its team via the AmericaCorps Vista program. A Florida native, Knight is a graduate of the University of Central Florida…
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Melinda Davis Lux elected member of the American Law Institute
October 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Melinda Davis Lux, a shareholder of Wyche, P.A., has been elected a member of the prestigious American Law Institute, a national organization comprising outstanding judges, lawyers, and…
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