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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Presbyterian College Board of Trustees Announces New President
July 1, 2015
CLINTON, SC – The Presbyterian College (PC) Board of Trustees is proud to announce that Robert (Bob) Emmett Staton ’68 has been selected to serve as president of PC effective…
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The Chet & Beth Smith Group of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Named One of America’s Top 1,000 Real Estate Teams
July 1, 2015
Ranked #89 in Transaction Sides by REAL Trends, as advertised in The Wall Street Journal GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® is pleased to announce The…
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Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Presented Hearts and Hands Award
July 1, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College’s Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity was presented the Heart and Hands Award at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind’s recent graduation ceremony. The Hearts…
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Habitat for Humanity of Spartanburg Named Hearts and Hands Award Recipient
July 1, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Spartanburg was presented The Hearts and Hands Award at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind. The award was established by…
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SC School for the Deaf and the Blind Awards Irene Casey the Douglas F. Dent Award
July 1, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Irene Casey was named this year’s Douglas F. Dent Award recipient at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind. The Dent Award is the highest…
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MeetingPoint to look at how faith communities can serve society
July 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – For centuries, faith communities have been the epicenters of compassion and charity. Yet, building a congregation that focuses outward toward the well-being of the larger community does…
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MeetingPoint to look at how faith communities can serve society
July 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – For centuries, faith communities have been the epicenters of compassion and charity. Yet, building a congregation that focuses outward toward the well-being of the larger community does…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Presented Hearts and Hands Award
July 1, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College’s Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity was presented the Heart and Hands Award at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind’s recent graduation ceremony. The Hearts…
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Habitat for Humanity of Spartanburg Named Hearts and Hands Award Recipient
July 1, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Spartanburg was presented The Hearts and Hands Award at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind. The award was established by…
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SC School for the Deaf and the Blind Awards Irene Casey the Douglas F. Dent Award
July 1, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Irene Casey was named this year’s Douglas F. Dent Award recipient at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind. The Dent Award is the highest…
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The Chet & Beth Smith Group of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Named One of America’s Top 1,000 Real Estate Teams
July 1, 2015
Ranked #89 in Transaction Sides by REAL Trends, as advertised in The Wall Street Journal GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® is pleased to announce The…
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New Pharmacy Technician Program Debuts This Fall
June 30, 2015
PENDLETON, SC – Over the past year, Dr. Ann Barnes, program coordinator and instructor for Tri-County Technical College’s new Pharmacy Technician program, worked on curriculum development and achieving SACS accreditation,…
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Eighteen Complete Doctor of Chiropractic Program at Sherman College
June 29, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Eighteen students from around the world received the doctor of chiropractic degree from Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC, on Saturday, June 20, 2015. The commencement was…
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Womble Carlyle Announces Commitment to Healing Process Following Charleston Tragedy
June 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Womble Carlyle attorneys and staff join the Charleston community and the nation in mourning the nine lives lost at Charleston’s Emanuel AME Church. The firm is committed to…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse to host free weddings for LGBT couples
June 29, 2015
The Old Cigar Warehouse to recognize Supreme Court ruling on marriage equality with special ceremonies for LGBT couples GREENVILLE, SC – The Old Cigar Warehouse will be hosting six,…
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Clemson University Athletic Department to team up with Crawford Strategy
June 29, 2015
Marketing agency to provide support for men’s basketball team GREENVILLE, SC – Crawford Strategy is proud to partner with the Clemson University Athletic Department to support marketing and communications…
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McCall Capital closes on $11 million sale of townhome apartment community in Simpsonville
June 29, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – McCall Capital, a real estate investment, development, and asset management company based in Greenville, SC, closed on the sale of the Enclave at Fairview in Simpsonville, SC, for…
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Statement from Bob Jones University on Obergefell v. Hodges
June 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The following statement was released by Bob Jones University in response to the decision by the Supreme Court of the United States in Obergefell v. Hodges. The statement…
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Education Professionals Selected to Study and Develop Aferschool and Expanded Learning Policy
June 29, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Fifteen leaders in the field of afterschool and expanded learning nationwide have been selected as White-Riley-Peterson Policy Fellows as part of a partnership between the Riley Institute…
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Connie Cleveland & Golden Retriever Micah Take First in Utility Division of Second AKC Obedience Classic
June 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Connie Cleveland, owner and CEO of Dog Trainers Workshop, a full-service dog training and boarding facility based in Fountain Inn, SC has taken first place with her Golden…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Announces New Companies
June 29, 2015
Two Clients Companies Accepted into SC Launch Program SUMMERVILLE, COLUMBIA & SPARTANBURG, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures today announced the acceptance of two new companies into its SC Launch Program. Columbia-based…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Announces New Companies
June 29, 2015Two Clients Companies Accepted into SC Launch Program SUMMERVILLE, COLUMBIA & SPARTANBURG, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures today announced the acceptance of two new companies into its SC Launch Program. Columbia-based…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse to recognize Supreme Court ruling on marriage equality with special ceremonies for LGBT couples
June 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Old Cigar Warehouse will be hosting six, free wedding ceremonies this Saturday, July 4, in honor of the Supreme Court’s ruling that fully legalized same-sex marriages.…
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Renewable Water Resources launches new website
June 29, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) has launched a new website, www.rewaonline.org, to better serve our customers, business partners, stakeholders, and community. The website includes a wide range of information…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Immigrant Families Initiative Grant Awards
June 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced eight Immigrant Families Initiative grants totaling $107,210 to nonprofit organizations serving South Carolina’s immigrant and refugee populations through our Immigrant Families…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Immigrant Families Initiative Grant Awards
June 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced eight Immigrant Families Initiative grants totaling $107,210 to nonprofit organizations serving South Carolina’s immigrant and refugee populations through our Immigrant Families…
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Boeing to sponsor S.C. Aerospace Conference; Gov. Nikki Haley to open second annual event
June 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The second annual South Carolina Aerospace Conference and Expo, which will be held on Aug. 26-27, 2015 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, announces that The Boeing…
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Greenville Technical College Student Lauren Cory Awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to Study Abroad
June 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Lauren Cory, a second-year student at Greenville Technical College (GTC), is one of 12 students from South Carolina colleges and universities to receive the prestigious Benjamin A.…
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Graydon Thompson CPAs Names Georgia Mueller Office Manager
June 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Longstanding accounting and QuickBooks professional Georgia Mueller has been named Office Manager at Graydon Thompson LLC, an Upstate-based accounting firm offering individuals and organizations across the Carolinas…
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2015 Summer on Augusta Festival Announces Community Shuttle
June 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Augusta Road Business Association (ARBA) announces the 2015 Summer on Augusta Festival, which takes place July 23 through July 25, and is presented by Virginia Hayes of…
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EDTS Adds Evan Miller as Systems Engineer
June 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Information technology support specialist Evan Miller has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses,…
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Boeing to sponsor S.C. Aerospace Conference; Gov. Nikki Haley to open second annual event
June 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The second annual South Carolina Aerospace Conference and Expo, which will be held on Aug. 26-27, 2015 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, announces that The Boeing…
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EDTS Adds Evan Miller as Systems Engineer
June 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Information technology support specialist Evan Miller has joined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses,…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: hi-tech-information-tech, on-the-move
2015 Summer on Augusta Festival Announces Community Shuttle
June 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Augusta Road Business Association (ARBA) announces the 2015 Summer on Augusta Festival, which takes place July 23 through July 25, and is presented by Virginia Hayes of…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move, retail
The Old Cigar Warehouse to recognize Supreme Court ruling on marriage equality with special ceremonies for LGBT couples
June 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Old Cigar Warehouse will be hosting six, free wedding ceremonies this Saturday, July 4, in honor of the Supreme Court’s ruling that fully legalized same-sex marriages.…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move
Graydon Thompson CPAs Names Georgia Mueller Office Manager
June 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Longstanding accounting and QuickBooks professional Georgia Mueller has been named Office Manager at Graydon Thompson LLC, a South Carolina-based accounting firm offering individuals and organizations across the…
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Greenville Technical College Student Lauren Cory Awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to Study Abroad
June 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Lauren Cory, a second-year student at Greenville Technical College (GTC), is one of 12 students from South Carolina colleges and universities to receive the prestigious Benjamin A.…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
Renewable Water Resources launches new website
June 29, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) has launched a new website, www.rewaonline.org, to better serve our customers, business partners, stakeholders, and community. The website includes a wide range of information…
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Precorp opens state-of-the-art cutting tool facility in South Carolina
June 28, 2015
SC Commerce’s Ford Graham on hand as advanced manufacturer surpasses investment and hiring commitment years ahead of schedule COLUMBIA, SC – Precorp Inc., a provider of engineered cutting tool solutions…
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Precorp opens state-of-the-art cutting tool facility in South Carolina
June 28, 2015
SC Commerce’s Ford Graham on hand as advanced manufacturer surpasses investment and hiring commitment years ahead of schedule COLUMBIA, SC – Precorp Inc., a provider of engineered cutting tool solutions…
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Remarks by the President in Eulogy for the Honorable Reverend Clementa Pinckney
June 26, 2015
College of Charleston Charleston, South Carolina THE PRESIDENT: Giving all praise and honor to God. (Applause.) The Bible calls us to hope. To persevere, and have faith in things…
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Remarks by the President in Eulogy for the Honorable Reverend Clementa Pinckney
June 26, 2015
College of Charleston Charleston, South Carolina THE PRESIDENT: Giving all praise and honor to God. (Applause.) The Bible calls us to hope. To persevere, and have faith in things…
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Oconee Economic Alliance Announces New Marketing Hire
June 26, 2015
SENECA, SC – The Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) is pleased to announce the addition of Caroline Warner as Marketing & Research Manager. A native of Honea Path, South Carolina, Caroline…
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