Columbia, Florence and Greenville Communities rally together to generate $77,640 for Harvest Hope Food Bank to fight hunger
September 16, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Today Walmart announces that Columbia, Florence and Greenville residents helped generate a total of $77,640.45, for Harvest Hope Food Bank to support those facing hunger in the local…
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Duke Energy celebrates 10th consecutive year on Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index
September 15, 2015CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America for the 10th consecutive year. In the electric utility sector, 17 North…
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GHS named screening center of excellence
September 15, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Center for Integrative Oncology and Survivorship at the Cancer Institute of Greenville Health System has been named a Screening Center of Excellence by the Lung Cancer…
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South Carolina ranked No. 1 for jobs linked to foreign investment
September 15, 2015IBM-Plant Location International report ranks S.C. first,ahead of both Tennessee and Kentucky COLUMBIA, SC – For the third time in the last four years, IBM-Plant Location International (IBM-PLI)…
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Science and Mathematics Governor’s School celebrates 18 National Merit Semifinalists
September 15, 2015
HARTSVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is proud to announce that 18 members of the Class of 2016 were recently named National Merit…
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Pro Towels Expanding Abbeville County Operations
September 15, 2015
Company Investing $1.7 Million To Expand Its Existing Abbeville County Manufacturing Facility . ABBEVILLE, SC – Pro Towels, the largest towel supplier to the promotional product industry, is expanding its existing…
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James F. Martin Inn completes renovations in time for football season
September 15, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — The Clemson University James F. Martin Inn recently finished renovating its 89 guest rooms. The inn, connected to the Madren Conference Center and the Walker Golf course,…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse to host Lambs & Clams
September 15, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Old Cigar Warehouse will help kick-off the 10th Annual Euphoria Festival Thursday night with the Lambs & Clams event. Lambs & Clams is a collaboration between…
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Habitat, Christ Church, St. Francis partner on house
September 15, 2015
What: A wall-raising for a new home in Greenville that is being built by Christ Church Episcopal and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System. When: Thursday, September 17, at 11:30…
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Priority One Security promotes Kelsey Reid
September 15, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Priority One Security, a privately owned and operated security integration company, recently promoted Kelsey Reid. Reid, who has been with Priority One Security for two years, will…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse to host Lambs & Clams
September 15, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Old Cigar Warehouse will help kick-off the 10th Annual Euphoria Festival Thursday night with the Lambs & Clams event. Lambs & Clams is a collaboration between…
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Priority One Security promotes Kelsey Reid
September 15, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Priority One Security, a privately owned and operated security integration company, recently promoted Kelsey Reid. Reid, who has been with Priority One Security for two years, will…
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Habitat, Christ Church, St. Francis partner on house
September 15, 2015
What: A wall-raising for a new home in Greenville that is being built by Christ Church Episcopal and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System. When: Thursday, September 17, at 11:30…
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BJU Symphony Orchestra named as semi-finalist for The American Prize
September 14, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Bob Jones University Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Michael W. Moore, has been named as a semi-finalist in the orchestral performance – college/university division…
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Kathleen Wall and Chuck Belding support scholarships at Greenville Technical College
September 14, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Kathleen Wall and Chuck Belding have donated $25,000 to Greenville Technical College (GTC) to provide scholarship assistance. The couple, who moved to Greenville in 1998, graduated from…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine sales associates complete Coldwell Banker Commercial Emerging Broker Training
September 14, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Angela Halstead, Lakin Parr and Matt Vanvick of Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine recently graduated from the Coldwell Banker Commercial Emerging Broker Training (EBT) program. Halstead finished No. 1…
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Connected car leader Zubie names insurance industry veteran to head business development
September 14, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Zubie, a leading connected car provider to insurance companies, automotive and fleet businesses, and consumers, announced the addition of seasoned insurance and telematics leader Craig Lozofsky as…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands celebrates three local women leaders
September 14, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands celebrated three Greenville area women at its Women of Distinction Awards Dinner on September 10. Selected for their…
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Clemson enhances graphics program with HP Indigo digital press
September 14, 2015
CLEMSON — Hewlett-Packard (HP) has donated an HP Indigo 5000 Digital Press valued at more than $500,000 to Clemson University’s graphic communications program as part of a new academic collaboration…
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Clemson Alumni Association announces five new board members
September 14, 2015CLEMSON, SC — Five alumni have been named to the Clemson Alumni Association’s board of directors. The new board members are: Joni Byars of Greenville, who graduated…
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South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 Plan receives national recognition for strong investment performance and low fees
September 14, 2015
Most Recent Rankings by Savingforcollege.com show South Carolina’s College Savings Program is a National Leader in Investment Performance and Low Fees COLUMBIA, SC – State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis, Jr.,…
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Kirchner Konstruktionen establishing U.S. headquarters in the Upstate
September 14, 2015
Company Investing More Than $1 Million In Greenville County Operations GREENVILLE, SC – Kirchner Konstruktionen GmbH (Kirchner), a German company that specializes in the planning, design, simulation and commissioning…
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CresCom Bank welcomes long-time banker Susan Clark to its new Greenville branch
September 14, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – CresCom Bank, the leader in community banking throughout the Carolinas, brings Susan Clark on board as its branch manager for the bank’s new Greenville location. Clark, a familiar…
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Green Cloud adds two more Cisco-Powered Services
September 14, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Green Cloud Technologies announced it has achieved Cisco Powered services designations in Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) and Desktop as a Service (DaaS) solutions. Green Cloud now offers…
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Complete PR’s Boyanoski to speak at LeadSC
September 14, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Complete Public Relations president John Boyanoski will be one of the speakers at the 2015 LeadSC conference in Columbia next week. Going into its second year, the…
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Clemson Alumni Association announces five new board members
September 14, 2015CLEMSON, SC — Five alumni have been named to the Clemson Alumni Association’s board of directors. The new board members are: Joni Byars of Greenville, who graduated…
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Aran USA, Inc. establishing first U.S. facility in Greenville County
September 13, 2015
Company Investing $5.2 Million In Upstate Operations COLUMBIA, SC – Aran Packaging, a leading company in the liquid packaging industry, is establishing its first United States operations in Greenville…
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Avison Young land sale – Suber Road at Town Center Drive
September 13, 2015GREER, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that John Odom, Rakan Draz & Rob Howell represented CBNA-SC, LLC in the sale of 2.29 Acres of…
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Animal Rehab & Conditioning Center achieves Red Cross Instructor Certification in dog and cat first aid/CPR
September 13, 2015
SIMPSONVILLE, SC – Dicki Kennedy, DVM, owner and founder of Animal Rehab & Conditioning Center, the first veterinary rehab clinic in the Upstate, has received an instructor certification in first aid…
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GGC welcomes world class scientist to head treatment initiative
September 11, 2015
Dr. Walter Kaufmann named Ravenel Boykin Curry Chair in Genetic Therapeutics GREENWOOD, SC – At a 2012 GGC event, Ravenel Curry shared the passion and dedication that his late father, Boykin…
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International Transportation Innovation Center to help develop breakthrough cybersecurity technology
September 11, 2015SK Telecom Encryption Technology Provides Highest Level of Security from Hacking and Eavesdropping GREENVILLE, SC – The International Transportation Innovation Center (ITIC) in Greenville, S.C. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding…
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Mauldin Cultural Center and GHS Hillcrest announce community health partnership
September 11, 2015
MAULDIN, SC – In an effort to incorporate health and wellness into the Mauldin community, the Mauldin Cultural Center and Greenville Health System’s Hillcrest campus have announced a five-year partnership…
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SBA offers disaster assistance to residents of South Carolina affected by severe storms and flooding
September 11, 2015
South Carolina businesses and residents affected by severe storms and flooding on Aug. 30-31, can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet…
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SBA offers disaster assistance to residents of South Carolina affected by severe storms and flooding
September 11, 2015
South Carolina businesses and residents affected by severe storms and flooding on Aug. 30-31, can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet…
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Mauldin Cultural Center and GHS Hillcrest announce community health partnership
September 11, 2015
MAULDIN, SC – In an effort to incorporate health and wellness into the Mauldin community, the Mauldin Cultural Center and Greenville Health System’s Hillcrest campus have announced a five-year partnership…
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Rebuild Upstate to hold garage sale this month
September 10, 2015
EASLEY, SC – Rebuild Upstate is having a garage sale to raise money so that it can help more people in the region have safe homes. The two-day garage sale…
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The Insurance Source hires new agent
September 10, 2015
GREER, SC – The Insurance Source has added Amy Biggs as its First Impression Specialist. A 2015 graduate of Ohio University, Biggs brings expertise in customer service, social media, blog…
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State’s young professionals come together for LeadSC
September 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Gov. Nikki Haley leads an all-star cast of speakers at the 2015 LeadSC conference that is bringing the state’s top young talent together later this month. Going…
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The Insurance Source hires new agent
September 10, 2015
GREER, SC – The Insurance Source has added Amy Biggs as its First Impression Specialist. A 2015 graduate of Ohio University, Biggs brings expertise in customer service, social media, blog…
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Rebuild Upstate to hold garage sale this month
September 10, 2015
EASLEY, SC – Rebuild Upstate is having a garage sale to raise money so that it can help more people in the region have safe homes. The two-day garage sale…
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State’s young professionals come together for LeadSC
September 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Gov. Nikki Haley leads an all-star cast of speakers at the 2015 LeadSC conference that is bringing the state’s top young talent together later this month. Going…
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QBS of Travelers Rest recognized as one of South Carolina’s Best Performing Companies in 2015
September 9, 2015
TRAVELERS REST, SC – Quality Business Solutions, Inc. (QBS), a woman-owned outsource solution for HR, payroll and benefits has once again been named as one of the 40 best-performing companies…
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Duke Energy Renewables more than doubles its North Carolina solar portfolio
September 9, 2015Company adding 160 megawatts of solar power in North Carolina this year Its 80-MW Conetoe site is the largest solar power project under construction east of the Mississippi In total,…
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Furman University accepting applications for corporate sustainability program
September 9, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University is offering a program in the spring of 2016 that will help executives manage the challenges of a socially conscious business environment. The intensive, five-session…
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Greenville Technical College receives Gene Haas Foundation – National Institute for Metalworking Skills Scholarship
September 9, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College (GTC) was awarded $2,500 in scholarship funds as part of a new partnership with the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS), the precision manufacturing…
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Clemson hosts ‘Being a Leader’ with Harvard professor Michael Jensen
September 9, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — Clemson University’s College of Business and Behavioral Science will present an introduction to the course “Being a Leader” Oct. 7 with renowned Harvard professor of business and one of…
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EDTS named to two lists for fast growing companies in South Carolina
September 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses, has been named to the two premier lists…
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$5 million federal grant awarded to SC Technical College System to expand apprenticeship in South Carolina
September 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – September 9, 2015 – Today, the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) awarded the SC Technical College System a $5 million grant to expand…
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$5 million federal grant awarded to SC Technical College System to expand apprenticeship in South Carolina
September 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – September 9, 2015 – Today, the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) awarded the SC Technical College System a $5 million grant to expand…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2015 Angels
September 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary…
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