Business Black Box announces Charleston expansion
July 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Business Black Box is starting a Charleston version of its popular magazine that is known for ground-breaking photography and stories, nationally recognized partnerships and use of augmented…
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Treasurer Reclaims $60 Million in Insurance Policies for SC Citizens
July 7, 2015
This week the State Treasurer’s Office staff searched for and located two beneficiaries of life insurance policies totaling $325,925. The beneficiaries did not know the policies existed or that the…
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Riley Institute receives $100,000 grant
July 6, 2015Riley Institute at Furman, Duke Energy to help advance diversity leadership in SC following Charleston shootings GREENVILLE, SC – In the days immediately following the tragic shootings in Charleston,…
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CWS + GMC team up to provide access to clean water in Guatamela
July 6, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Last month, a team of ClearWater Solutions (CWS) and GMC employees traveled to Champerico, Guatemala with Living Water International (LWI), a nonprofit organization that trains, consults and…
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Statement From Gov. Nikki Haley on SC Senate Vote to Remove Confederate Battle Flag
July 6, 2015
“Senate today rose to this historic occasion” COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today issued the following statement: “The South Carolina Senate today rose to this historic occasion, with a…
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Statement From Gov. Nikki Haley on SC Senate Vote to Remove Confederate Battle Flag
July 6, 2015
“Senate today rose to this historic occasion” COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today issued the following statement: “The South Carolina Senate today rose to this historic occasion, with a…
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South Carolina Nonprofit Association Urges Legislature to Remove Confederate Flag
July 6, 2015
Following the aftermath of the shooting where nine people were killed during Bible study in a historic African-American church in Charleston, the state’s largest consortium of nonprofit leaders and organizations…
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South Carolina Nonprofit Association Urges Legislature to Remove Confederate Flag
July 6, 2015
Following the aftermath of the shooting where nine people were killed during Bible study in a historic African-American church in Charleston, the state’s largest consortium of nonprofit leaders and organizations…
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SC Chamber: Moving Confederate Flag Good for Business
July 6, 2015After the tragic events of June 17 at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, calls began for the removal of the Confederate flag from South Carolina’s State House grounds. Governor…
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SC Chamber: Moving Confederate Flag Good for Business
July 6, 2015
After the tragic events of June 17 at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, calls began for the removal of the Confederate flag from South Carolina’s State House grounds. Governor…
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New DHEC Director Announced as Keynote Speaker for 2015 Clean Energy Summit
July 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Clean Energy Business Alliance announced that Catherine Heigel, the new Director of the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, will be the keynote speaker…
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New DHEC Director Announced as Keynote Speaker for 2015 Clean Energy Summit
July 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Clean Energy Business Alliance announced that Catherine Heigel, the new Director of the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, will be the keynote speaker…
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RESPA change effective date extended to October 3rd
July 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) is alerting its members and the public of the alternate effective date for implementation of the changes to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act…
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RESPA change effective date extended to October 3rd
July 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) is alerting its members and the public of the alternate effective date for implementation of the changes to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act…
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Riley Institute at Furman, Duke Energy to help advance diversity leadership in SC following Charleston shootings
July 6, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – In the days immediately following the tragic shootings in Charleston, S.C., many individuals and organizations asked the question: “What can we do to help?” More than 4,000 Duke…
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Bank of America Supports the Arts Through Chapman Cultural Center
July 6, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Bank of America Charitable Foundation presented The Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg (TAP), which is located at Chapman Cultural Center (CCC), with an $8,000 check recently to…
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Greenville Zoo Hosts Hot Dog Day
July 6, 2015
Special event offers discounted admission price for children GREENVILLE, SC – Zoo-goers are invited to enjoy hot dogs, chips, Pepsi products and ice cream for 50 cents each at the annual…
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Lockheed Martin Adds to Endowed Scholarship Fund at Greenville Technical College
July 6, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Lockheed Martin Greenville Operations has added $25,000 to an endowed fund established in 1995 to provide scholarships for Aircraft Maintenance Technology (AMT) students at Greenville Technical College.…
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Food Co-op is reality in Greer
July 6, 2015Food Co-Op is collaborative effort GREER, SC – Three nonprofits are collaborating to eliminate hunger in the Greer community by piloting a food cooperative. Based on a similar program in…
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Coldwell Banker Caine Names Upstate’s Top Producers from May
July 6, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from each of its five offices – Easley, Greenville, Greer, Seneca and Spartanburg…
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Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Announces Downtown Office
July 6, 2015
Five Residential Agents to Serve Growing Upstate Real Estate Market from Vardry Street GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces its Downtown office. Located in the…
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Greenville Technical College Announces Partnership with STEM Premier
July 6, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College (GTC) has partnered with STEM Premier to provide GTC students access to the online platform that showcases students’ academic and technical skills and connects…
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Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Announces Downtown Office
July 6, 2015
Five Residential Agents to Serve Growing Upstate Real Estate Market from Vardry Street GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces its Downtown office. Located in the…
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Riggs Partners’ CreateAthon Application Deadline is July 15; Nonprofits in Midlands and Upstate Encouraged to Apply for Free Marketing Services
July 6, 2015
Riggs Partners in Columbia is accepting applications through Wednesday, July 15 for its 18th annual CreateAthon event. Nonprofit organizations in the Midlands and Upstate of South Carolina are encouraged to…
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Greenville Technical College Announces Partnership with STEM Premier
July 6, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College (GTC) has partnered with STEM Premier to provide GTC students access to the online platform that showcases students’ academic and technical skills and connects…
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Turner Padget Shareholder Earns National Recognition As A Top Employment Attorney
July 2, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Turner Padget Graham & Laney P.A. announces that, for the fourth consecutive year, Reginald “Reggie” Belcher has been included among Human Resource Executive’s annual list of the nation’s…
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Fourteen Upstate Companies Recognized as American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksites
July 2, 2015
UPSTATE, SC – Fourteen Upstate companies have been recognized as a Fit-Friendly Worksites by the American Heart Association for helping employees eat better and move more. “All of these companies should…
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National Bar Association Selects Meliah Bowers Jefferson for 40 Under 40 Award
July 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The National Bar Association has chosen Wyche attorney Meliah Bowers Jefferson as one of the recipients of its 40 Under 40 Nation’s Best Advocates Award. The award…
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Turner Padget Shareholder Earns National Recognition As A Top Employment Attorney
July 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Turner Padget Graham & Laney P.A. announces that, for the fourth consecutive year, Reginald “Reggie” Belcher has been included among Human Resource Executive’s annual list of the nation’s…
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National Bar Association Selects Meliah Bowers Jefferson for 40 Under 40 Award
July 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The National Bar Association has chosen Wyche attorney Meliah Bowers Jefferson as one of the recipients of its 40 Under 40 Nation’s Best Advocates Award. The award…
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Fourteen Upstate Companies Recognized as American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksites
July 2, 2015
UPSTATE, SC – Fourteen Upstate companies have been recognized as a Fit-Friendly Worksites by the American Heart Association for helping employees eat better and move more. “All of these companies should…
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ZWO Announces Expansion, Merges With Los Angeles Firm CPJ & CO
July 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – ZWO has merged with Los Angeles advertising and public relations firm CPJ & Co and opened a West Coast office with new principal Cynthia Jenkins as its head.…
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Blue Ridge Bank Hires New Marketing Coordinator
July 1, 2015
WALHALLA, SC – Blue Ridge Bank announces the addition of Holleigh Evans who recently joined the team as Marketing Coordinator working out of the Seneca office. In this position, Holleigh will…
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Hunter Howard, Jr. Creates Greenville Technical College Scholarship to Honor his Father
July 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – A pledge of $25,000 has been received by the Greenville Tech Foundation. The gift, from S. Hunter Howard, Jr., will provide tuition assistance to students pursuing skills…
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The Palmetto Bank Promotes Experienced Lender
July 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Palmetto Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMT), announced that Scott Tollison has been promoted to Vice President, Indirect Lending. Mr. Tollison has…
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City Celebrates July 4th With Annual Wells Fargo Red, White and Blue Festival
July 1, 2015
Popular festival to honor local military veteran GREENVILLE, SC – The annual Wells Fargo Red, White and Blue festival, which features one of the state’s largest fireworks display, continues to…
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Tri-County to Launch Honors Program
July 1, 2015
PENDLETON, SC – Tri-County Technical College will roll out a new program for high performing students this fall with the launch of the Honors Experience. “High academic achievers are among…
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HRP Associates Adds Storm Caldwell as Project Geologist
July 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC − HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental and civil engineering and hydrogeology firm in Greenville, is pleased to welcome Storm Caldwell as Project Geologist. Caldwell will work with HRP’s…
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Duke Energy Progress customers in SC to see bill savings this summer
July 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – While energy usage tends to increase this time of year as customers crank up their air conditioners to combat the summer heat, Duke Energy Progress’ South Carolina…
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The Insurance Source hires new agent
July 1, 2015
GREER, SC – The Insurance Source has added Kendra Heyward as its newest agent. A Charleston native, Heyward brings more than a decade of experience in the insurance industry to…
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2015 South Carolina PDK Future Educator Scholarship Recipients Announced
July 1, 2015
Three Future Educators Association (F.E.A.) Members from across the state awarded scholarship SENECA, SC – Sponsored by the South Carolina Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa (PDK), the SC PDK…
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Prestwick Companies Selects NHE to Manage SC Properties
July 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – NHE, Inc. has been selected by Prestwick Companies to provide property management services for their growing portfolio of affordable housing developments within South Carolina. Having served two…
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Distinguished Duke Energy leader, Paul Newton, to retire in August
July 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Paul Newton, Duke Energy state president – North Carolina, will retire from the company on Aug. 31, 2015. “Paul is highly respected for his extensive industry knowledge and…
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Pinnacle Bank Hires New Bank Officer
July 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Pinnacle Bank of SC, a Greenville-based community bank, has added Kyle Yongue to their team as a cash management banking officer. A Spartanburg, S.C. native, Yongue graduated from…
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Duke Energy to upgrade its Notrees Energy Storage System
July 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Duke Energy, Samsung SDI and Younicos will team up to update Duke Energy’s 36-megawatt (MW) energy storage and power management system at the company’s Notrees Windpower Project in…
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Milliken & Company Supports Removal of Confederate Flag From South Carolina Statehouse Grounds
July 1, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Statement from Milliken & Company pertaining to the removal of the Confederate flag from South Carolina Statehouse grounds: “Milliken & Company is proud to have been part of…
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Carolina Alliance Bank, PBSC Financial Corporation, and Pinnacle Bank Announce Shareholder Approval of Merger
July 1, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Carolina Alliance Bank (OTCQX:CRLN), PBSC Financial Corporation (PBSC), and PBSC’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Pinnacle Bank of South Carolina (Pinnacle) jointly announced today that the previously announced merger, under…
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ACS Technologies® Acquires Solomon Learning Management System®
July 1, 2015
FLORENCE, SC – ACS Technologies®, the world’s leading provider of church management software and service solutions, recently announced the acquisition of Solomon Learning Management System® from Mersoft Corporation. A technology ministry partner…
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Charleston Harbor Deepening Project Earns Key Federal Funding for Preconstruction Engineering and Design
July 1, 2015
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Allocates $1.303 Million in Federal Funding for Post-45 Harbor Deepening Project CHARLESTON, SC – Today SC Ports Authority announced $1.303 million in federal funding…
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Charleston Harbor Deepening Project Earns Key Federal Funding for Preconstruction Engineering and Design
July 1, 2015U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Allocates $1.303 Million in Federal Funding for Post-45 Harbor Deepening Project CHARLESTON, SC – Today SC Ports Authority announced $1.303 million in federal funding…
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