The Fine Arts Center to Host Swannanoa Chamber Music Festival
February 3, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – – The Fine Arts Center (FAC), a school for gifted high school students in the literary, visual and performing arts, was selected to host the Swannanoa Chamber Music…
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Southern Connector sees strong gains in 2014
February 3, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Traffic along the Southern Connector increased by 10.1 percent over the previous year and collections were up 8.7 percent, according to data released today. In total, there…
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Southern Connector sees strong gains in 2014
February 3, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Traffic along the Southern Connector increased by 10.1 percent over the previous year and collections were up 8.7 percent, according to data released today. In total, there…
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The Fine Arts Center to Host Swannanoa Chamber Music Festival
February 3, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – – The Fine Arts Center (FAC), a school for gifted high school students in the literary, visual and performing arts, was selected to host the Swannanoa Chamber Music…
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Ogletree Deakins Elects John Merrell as Shareholder
February 3, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced that John Merrell has been elected…
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GreenWood, Inc. Names Kevin Crittendon as Director of Continuous Improvement
February 3, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces that Kevin Crittendon has joined the company as Director of Continuous Improvement. For this position, Kevin…
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The Palmetto Bank Receives Chairman’s Award from United Way of Greenville County
February 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Palmetto Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMT), and its teammates have been recognized by the United Way of Greenville County with another…
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Colliers International’s production volume in South Carolina exceeds $464 Million in 2014
February 2, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Colliers International’s brokerage associates closed 921 South Carolina transactions in 2014 valued at over $464 million, setting a new record for the firm. Leasing volume exceeded $249 million…
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Greenville Technical College Instructor Presents at National Opera Association Convention
February 2, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – David Burke, head of the Speech Communication Department at Greenville Technical College, was a presenter at the National Opera Association convention, held January 8-11 in Greensboro, NC…
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Agritourism is growing in more ways than one
February 2, 2015
FLORENCE, SC — The largest industry in South Carolina is agriculture, followed by tourism. So combining the two makes sense — and cents. Denver Downs Farm in Sandy Springs offers…
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UBooster adds Rodriguez as MythBooster
February 2, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – UBooster now has a MythBooster. Award-winning television journalist Angela Rodriguez will host a series of web programs aimed at telling the story of UBooster, a new online…
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Phillips Staffing’s Beverly Deal Earns Professional HR Certification
February 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Spartanburg Branch Manager Beverly Deal of Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has earned the coveted Professional in…
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Phillips Staffing’s Beverly Deal Earns Professional HR Certification
February 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Spartanburg Branch Manager Beverly Deal of Phillips Staffing, one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing staffing and human capital solution providers, has earned the coveted Professional in…
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UBooster adds Rodriguez as MythBooster
February 2, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – UBooster now has a MythBooster. Award-winning television journalist Angela Rodriguez will host a series of web programs aimed at telling the story of UBooster, a new online…
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NAI Earle Furman Closes Portfolio Sale of 246 Multifamily Units in Westgate and Woodside Apartments
February 1, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Tony Bonitati, Kay Hill and Bern DuPree of NAI Earle Furman’s Multifamily Division represented the Seller, Southwood Realty of Gastonia, NC in the sale of Westgate and…
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The Palmetto Bank Promotes Experienced Commercial Banker
February 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Palmetto Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMT), announced that Kimberly Mode has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Commercial Regional Executive serving…
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Allen Tate Realtors Announces Top Producers December 2014
January 30, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Weeks, Upstate Regional Vice President at Allen Tate Realtors, is proud to announce production results for December 2014. In the Greenville-Midtown Office, John Neil was Top…
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UBooster makes athletic funding easier
January 30, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – New online funding platform UBooster has now made it easier for sports fans to get more information regarding their favorite schools and student-athletes. “There has been a…
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UBooster makes athletic funding easier
January 30, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – New online funding platform UBooster has now made it easier for sports fans to get more information regarding their favorite schools and student-athletes. “There has been a…
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Allen Tate Realtors Announces Top Producers December 2014
January 30, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Weeks, Upstate Regional Vice President at Allen Tate Realtors, is proud to announce production results for December 2014. In the Greenville-Midtown Office, John Neil was Top…
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Zoom through the Zoo 5K set for March
January 30, 20158:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 28 ~ GREENVILLE, SC – Runners and walkers will once again get to run through the Greenville Zoo this March. Zoom Through The Zoo includes…
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Solar Farm Yields Good Lessons in First Year
January 29, 2015
WALTERBORO, SC – In its first year of operation, the Colleton Solar Farm produced slightly more solar power than expected and demonstrated the benefits of panels that track the sun,…
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GRIFFIN Represents Onin Staffing in Relocation
January 29, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – GRIFFIN Property Solutions, a Greenville based real estate and business brokerage firm, recently represented Onin Staffing in relocating their Greenville headquarters. Onin was previously located at 114…
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U.S. Commerce Secretary Pritzker Announces Competition for Next Round of Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership Designations
January 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced that the round two designation competition of the ‘Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership’ (IMCP) is now open. IMCP, an Administration-wide initiative…
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First Citizens Selects Peggy Chamblee to Lead Anderson’s East Greenville Street Office
January 28, 2015ANDERSON, SC – First Citizens today announced that Peggy Chamblee has been selected to serve as Retail Sales Manager for the company’s East Greenville Street branch, located at 1508 East…
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SC Unclaimed Property Director Appointed to National Board
January 28, 2015S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis’ unclaimed property director has been named Secretary-Treasurer of the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators executive board. Linda Gamble was appointed due to her experience overseeing…
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Habitat for Humanity wins Max Heller Neighborhood Improvement Award
January 28, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber of Commerce honored Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County with the 2015 The Max Heller Neighborhood Improvement Award Tuesday night. The annual award honors…
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Stronger economic partnership between Canada and S.C. focus of conference
January 28, 2015
CLEMSON, SC – South Carolina and Canada already benefit greatly from close economic ties, but the relationship can be stronger. That was the message coming out of a conference hosted by…
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Ob Hospitalist Group Continues Expansion; Opens Six New Programs in January, 2015
January 28, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Ob Hospitalist Group (OBHG) announced the opening of six new OB/GYN hospitalist programs in 2015. Just this month, OBHG has implemented programs for the following hospital partners: Swedish Covenant…
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Greenville Transit Authority Elects 2015 Officers
January 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Pat Dilger, principal at Overstreet Studio in Greenville, was elected 2015 Chair of Greenville Transit Authority (GTA)/Greenlink during the board’s annual meeting on Jan. 26. An Urban…
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NAI Earle Furman Releases Fourth Quarter 2014 Industrial, Office and Retail Market Reports
January 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – NAI Earle Furman has released its Fourth Quarter 2014 Market Reports. Reports include market snapshots in the office, retail and industrial sectors of commercial real estate. The…
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Engenius’s Manley named YP of the Year
January 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Chris Manley, the managing partner for Engenius, was named the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 Young Professional of the Year Tuesday night. “I am truly honored to…
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Greenville Company Announces Completion of 2014 SC Revitalization Fund for State Tax Credits
January 28, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville-based Tax Credit Marketplace LLC (“TCM”) announces the successful closing of the 2014 SC Revitalization Tax Credit Fund, LLC (“The 2014 Fund”). The 2014 Fund was established to…
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Engenius’s Manley named YP of the Year
January 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Chris Manley, the managing partner for Engenius, was named the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 Young Professional of the Year Tuesday night. “I am truly honored to…
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Habitat for Humanity wins Max Heller Neighborhood Improvement Award
January 28, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber of Commerce honored Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County with the 2015 The Max Heller Neighborhood Improvement Award Tuesday night. The annual award honors…
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Greenville Company Announces Completion of 2014 SC Revitalization Fund for State Tax Credits
January 28, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville-based Tax Credit Marketplace LLC (“TCM”) announces the successful closing of the 2014 SC Revitalization Tax Credit Fund, LLC (“The 2014 Fund”). The 2014 Fund was established to…
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SC Unclaimed Property Director Appointed to National Board
January 28, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis’ unclaimed property director has been named Secretary-Treasurer of the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators executive board. Linda Gamble was appointed due to…
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Graham, Grassley Demand Answers About Extradition of al-Qaeda Members to U.S. for Article III Trial
January 27, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism, and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, along with eight…
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Senator Tim Scott To Introduce CHOICE Act to Expand Educational Opportunities
January 27, 2015Measure focuses on children with disabilities, on military bases and in low-income communities WASHINGTON, DC– During his keynote address this morning at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), U.S. Senator…
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United Community Banks, Inc. Announces Hiring of Rob Edwards as Chief Credit Officer
January 27, 2015BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Banks, Inc. (Nasdaq:UCBI) announced that veteran credit manager Rob Edwards has joined the company as executive vice president and chief credit officer for United Community…
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Greenville Technical College joined with Clemson University at the Groundbreaking for the Center for Manufacturing Innovation
January 27, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College joined with Clemson University and partners including Governor Nikki Haley, Upstate advanced manufacturers, Greenville County Council, and other leaders to break ground on the…
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Now Accepting Nominations for Next Class of Liberty Fellows
January 26, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Nominations are being accepted through February 1 for the Liberty Fellowship Class of 2017. Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria: South Carolina resident Age 30 — 45…
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Unsung Heroes Recognized at Greenville Tech
January 26, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College recognized members of the community and the college who act unselfishly in service to others. This year, the Unsung Heroes awards event was held…
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Greer Community Ministries Launches a new Fab 5 Campaign to Create Awareness of Need for Basic Food Items
January 26, 2015
GREER, SC – Greer Community Ministries (GCM) is launching a new Fab 5 campaign to create awareness of the consistent need for basic food items. The Fab 5 campaign features…
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HRP Associates Adds Two Environmental Health and Safety Compliance Engineers
January 26, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental and civil engineering and hydrogeology firm in Greenville, is pleased to welcome Laura Lopez-Sosa as Project Engineer and Michael Steinberg as…
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The Marchant Company Recognizes Agents for Excellent Performance in December 2014
January 26, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Marchant Company, the Upstate’s local “Signature Agency” in Real Estate, representing buyers and sellers of residential, land, and commercial properties, is proud to recognize select REALTORS® for…
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Garrett Scott joins Colliers International as a Brokerage Associate
January 26, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Colliers International announced the addition of Garrett Scott as Brokerage Associate. Scott will be working with the Colliers Industrial Team in Greenville, South Carolina, teamed with industry veteran…
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Virtual reality changing how students learn job skills
January 26, 2015
CLEMSON, SC – Virtual reality may have some of its deepest roots in the gaming community, but a growing number of experts at Clemson University and elsewhere believe the field’s…
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Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute awarded advanced stroke certification
January 26, 2015Award signifies hospital’s dedication to better results for stroke patients in the Upstate SPARTANBURG , SC – Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute recently received The Joint Commission’s disease-specific certification for stroke rehabilitation,…
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Spartanburg Community College’s Downtown Campus Receives LEED Certification
January 26, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture announced the recently completed Spartanburg Community College Downtown Campus has received LEED Silver certification through the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy…
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