Wofford College president supports removal of Confederate battle flag from State House grounds
June 25, 2015
Statement from Dr. Nayef H. Samhat SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College President Nayef H. Samhat issued the following statement regarding the Confederate battle flag at the South Carolina State House…
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President Davis Urges Legislature to move swiftly on flag
June 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University President Elizabeth Davis has issued a statement of support for the removal of the Confederate battle flag from the Statehouse grounds in Columbia. “I applaud and…
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JEDA Bonds Help Anderson University Expand, Pay Off Older Debt
June 25, 2015
ANDERSON, SC – Anderson University is using $32.2 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds from the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) to finance new facilities and re-finance older debt at favorable…
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Conservus Realty Announces Affiliation with The Cliffs Communities
June 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Conservus Realty is proud to announce that they have formed an affiliation with The Cliffs communities to be one of a limited number of “Showroom Brokerage Firms” selected…
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South State Bank Announces $100,000 in Support of Families and Charleston Community
June 25, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – South State Bank announced today that it is donating $100,000 toward efforts supporting the Mother Emanuel AME Church victims’ families and the future of the Charleston community.…
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South State Bank Announces $100,000 in Support of Families and Charleston Community
June 25, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – South State Bank announced today that it is donating $100,000 toward efforts supporting the Mother Emanuel AME Church victims’ families and the future of the Charleston community.…
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Charleston Harbor Deepening Project Earns Critical Federal Approval
June 25, 2015
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Review Board Moves 52-Foot Deepening Project Forward . CHARLESTON, SC – Today in Washington, DC, the US Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Review…
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Charleston Harbor Deepening Project Earns Critical Federal Approval
June 25, 2015U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Review Board Moves 52-Foot Deepening Project Forward . CHARLESTON, SC – Today in Washington, DC, the US Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Review…
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Wells Fargo Donates $100,000 to Support Victims, Families and Emanuel AME Church
June 25, 2015
Grant to Palmetto Project will also support local initiatives focused on diversity and inclusion CHARLESTON, SC – Wells Fargo announced that the company will donate $100,000 to the Palmetto Project in…
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Wells Fargo Donates $100,000 to Support Victims, Families and Emanuel AME Church
June 25, 2015
Grant to Palmetto Project will also support local initiatives focused on diversity and inclusion CHARLESTON, SC – Wells Fargo announced that the company will donate $100,000 to the Palmetto Project in…
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New assistance available for beginning farmers
June 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC — Farmers getting their feet wet in agribusiness have access to entrepreneurial education and business consultation through workshops offered by Clemson University. The South Carolina New and Beginning…
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Jamon Meredith’s Upstate Offensive Lineman Academy moving date and location
June 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Due to a scheduling conflict with the Tennessee Titans, former Hillcrest and University of South Carolina star Jamon Meredith and the Wyatt Sports Academy is moving the…
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Rebuild Upstate breaks yearly record in six months
June 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – An Upstate nonprofit organization has broken their previous yearly record for accomplished projects in only six months. Rebuild Upstate helps low-income homeowners with home repairs and accessibility…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers Represent Local Real Estate Transactions
June 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions: Sales Charles Humphreys, CCIM represented Reeves Family, LP (Seller)…
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Gift from CBL Foundation to Assist Greer Area Workforce Development
June 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The CBL Foundation has given $7,500 to the Greenville Tech Foundation to provide tuition assistance for Greer area residents needing skills training to become employed, or to…
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SC Representative Donna C. Hicks Visits Sherman College of Chiropractic
June 25, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – South Carolina House of Representatives member Donna C. Hicks visited Sherman College of Chiropractic earlier this week to learn more about the chiropractic college’s substantial community and…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina in Supports Removal of Confederate Flag from State House Grounds
June 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Statement in Support of Gov. Haley’s Call to Remove the Confederate Flag from State House Grounds from David Pankau, President and CEO, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina: BlueCross…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina in Supports Removal of Confederate Flag from State House Grounds
June 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Statement in Support of Gov. Haley’s Call to Remove the Confederate Flag from State House Grounds from David Pankau, President and CEO, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina: BlueCross…
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Jamon Meredith’s Upstate Offensive Lineman Academy moving date and location
June 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Due to a scheduling conflict with the Tennessee Titans, former Hillcrest and University of South Carolina star Jamon Meredith and the Wyatt Sports Academy is moving the…
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Upstate Organization Receives $35 Million New Markets Tax Credit Allocation
June 25, 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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Ziff Properties Sells Greenwood Commons
June 25, 2015
GREENWOOD, 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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Habitat celebrates 330 homes in Greenville
June 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, 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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Rebuild Upstate breaks yearly record in six months
June 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – An Upstate nonprofit organization has broken their previous yearly record for accomplished projects in only six months. Rebuild Upstate helps low-income homeowners with home repairs and accessibility…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $290,000 in Grants
June 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, 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, 2015
WASHINGTON – 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, 2015
SPARTANBURG, 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, 2015
GREENVILLE, 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, 2015
GREENVILLE, 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, 2015
GREENWOOD, 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, 2015
WASHINGTON – 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, 2015
CLEMSON, 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, 2015
SPARTANBURG, 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, 2015
CHARLOTTE, 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, 2015
CLEMSON, 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, 2015
COLUMBIA, 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, 2015
COLUMBIA, 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, 2015
COLUMBIA, 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, 2015
COLUMBIA, 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, 2015
GREENVILLE, 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, 2015
COLUMBIA, 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, 2015
COLUMBIA, 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, 2015
More 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, 2015
GREENVILLE, 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, 2015
Presents 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, 2015
Presents 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, 2015
SPARTANBURG, 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, 2015
COLUMBIA, 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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