Gettys Receives Order of the Palmetto
November 11, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Former Baptist Easley Hospital CEO Roddey E. Gettys, III has received South Carolina’s highest civilian honor — The Order of the Palmetto — for his longtime leadership…
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Local Author Celebrates Launch of Children’s Book About Greenville Holiday Tradition
November 11, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Local children’s author Frederick Baus will celebrate the launch of his debut picture book “Oh, Those Holiday Lights!” at a series of book signings throughout the Greenville community…
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Clemson appoints new endowed chair in health care architecture
November 10, 2014
CLEMSON — Clemson University’s School of Architecture has appointed Anjali Joseph as the first Endowed Chair in Architecture + Health Design and Research. Joseph joins Clemson after nine years with the…
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Tri-County Technical College Selected to Receive 2014 David A. Harvey Memorial Scholarship
November 10, 2014
ANDERSON, SC – Earlier this year Tri-County Technical College was selected to receive the 2014 David A. Harvey Memorial Scholarship, and representatives from the College accepted the $4,500 check at…
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A Child’s Haven Dedicates New Building and Announces Growth Plans
November 10, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – A Child’s Haven dedicated the Laura Kathleen Dobson Building on the Tunky Riley Campus on Thursday, October 23rd. The event brought together more than 250 supporters, families and…
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GSP Continues To Rank Below Regional Average Domestic Fare
November 10, 2014The Average Domestic Fare out of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is Lower than Regional Competitors for the Third Consecutive Quarter GREER, SC – Passengers flying out of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport…
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Blair Boan Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
November 10, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Blair Boan as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Prior to joining Coldwell Banker Caine, Boan was the Head Arist…
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The Cliffs Announces New Leadership for Real Estate Sales
November 10, 2014
Kent Smith hired as Vice President of Real Estate for all Seven Cliffs Communities TRAVELERS REST, SC – After a nationwide search, The Cliffs has hired Kent Smith as…
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Wells Fargo extends the most SBA loan dollars for small businesses in 2014
November 10, 2014Company approved 10 percent more dollars and 16 percent more units in SBA 7(a) loans to small businesses than a year ago SAN FRANCISCO, CA – For the sixth…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Announces Funding
November 10, 2014BarberWind Turbines Receives Investment; Becomes Portfolio Company COLUMBIA, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch program today announced its $200,000 investment in Greenville-based BarberWind Turbines . The company was accepted…
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Governor Nikki Haley Announces New Department Of Health and Human Services Director
November 10, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today named Christian Soura as the acting director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), effective November 20, 2014. Soura…
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Elliott Davis Internship Program Ranked Second in the Nation
November 10, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Elliott Davis, LLC is pleased to be recognized for providing one of the Best Overall Internships in the country by Vault.com, an influential source of ratings and…
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Avison Young Industrial Sale – 800 SE Main Street
November 10, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Reggie Bell represented Bayou Land Co., LLC in the purchase of an 87,000 SF industrial facility located at…
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Senator Scott Statement on Obama Administration’s Net Neutrality Announcement
November 10, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-South Carolina), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, released the following statement on President Obama’s call for the Federal…
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Amazon Unveils Best Books of 2014 List
November 8, 2014
Amazon book editors announce the 100 best books of the year, as well as top books in more than two dozen categories SEATTLE, WA – (NASDAQ:AMZN) Amazon.com announced its selections for the…
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Office/Warehouse Property Sold in Greenville
November 7, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the sale of 1931 Perimeter Road in Greenville, South Carolina. Calvary Automation Systems, Inc. purchased the 30,365 sq.ft.…
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Cindy Metcalf Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
November 7, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Cindy Metcalf as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Prior to joining Coldwell Banker Caine, Metcalf was Owner of Cindy…
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Allen Tate Upstate Offices Receive Awards
November 7, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Weeks, Upstate Regional Vice President at Allen Tate Realtors, is proud to announce recent awards won by the Allen Tate Upstate Offices. The Greer Office for…
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Erika DeRoberts Receives “Rising Star” Award at Allen Tate Realtors
November 7, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Weeks, Regional Vice President for Allen Tate Company’s Upstate Region, congratulates Erika DeRoberts, Greer Office Broker-in-Charge, for being named 2014 Allen Tate “Rising Star” at a…
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Kathy Weeks, Allen Tate Realtors, Receives Awards
November 7, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Allen Tate Company announced the following recognitions given to Kathy Weeks, Regional Vice President (Upstate Region), at a recent Leadership Advance: Client Relations Partner of the…
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iT2Pi received Greenville Water Grant
November 7, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – iT2Pi has received a $7,500 grant from Greenville Water to complete two projects in the next 12 months: an RFID Bike Lock, and a Solar-Powered Trail Monitor.…
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Gary Cohen receives Community Involvement Award for Allen Tate Realtors
November 7, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Weeks, Regional Vice President for Allen Tate Company’s Upstate Region would like to congratulate Gary Cohen, Broker-in-Charge at the Easley-Powdersville Office, for receiving the company’s “Community…
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Veteran Financial Executive Gerry Owen Named Chief Financial Officer at EDTS
November 7, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Longtime community banker and certified public accountant Gerry L. Owen has been named Chief Financial Officer at EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT…
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BASF gives $2,000 to first responders in Seneca
November 7, 2014
SENECA, SC – The BASF plant in Seneca, South Carolina, recently donated $2,000 to area emergency responders. The Oconee County Hazmat unit received $1,000; the Seneca Fire Department received $500…
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BASF gives $2,000 to first responders in Seneca
November 7, 2014
SENECA, SC – The BASF plant in Seneca, South Carolina, recently donated $2,000 to area emergency responders. The Oconee County Hazmat unit received $1,000; the Seneca Fire Department received $500…
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Gary Cohen receives Community Involvement Award for Allen Tate Realtors
November 7, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Weeks, Regional Vice President for Allen Tate Company’s Upstate Region would like to congratulate Gary Cohen, Broker-in-Charge at the Easley-Powdersville Office, for receiving the company’s “Community…
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Allen Tate Upstate Offices Receive Awards
November 7, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Weeks, Upstate Regional Vice President at Allen Tate Realtors, is proud to announce recent awards won by the Allen Tate Upstate Offices. The Greer Office for…
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Kathy Weeks, Allen Tate Realtors, Receives Awards
November 7, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Allen Tate Company announced the following recognitions given to Kathy Weeks, Regional Vice President (Upstate Region), at a recent Leadership Advance: Client Relations Partner of the…
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iT2Pi received Greenville Water Grant
November 7, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – iT2Pi has received a $7,500 grant from Greenville Water to complete two projects in the next 12 months: an RFID Bike Lock, and a Solar-Powered Trail Monitor.…
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Erika DeRoberts Receives “Rising Star” Award at Allen Tate Realtors
November 7, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Weeks, Regional Vice President for Allen Tate Company’s Upstate Region, congratulates Erika DeRoberts, Greer Office Broker-in-Charge, for being named 2014 Allen Tate “Rising Star” at a…
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Emmanuel’s Hammer Helps Homeowners With No Options
November 7, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Missionary Supply Network (MSN), a nonprofit organization providing home rehabilitation services for homeowners in need throughout the Upstate, has rebranded itself as Emmanuel’s Hammer. Earlier this year,…
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Veteran Financial Executive Gerry Owen Named Chief Financial Officer at EDTS
November 7, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Longtime community banker and certified public accountant Gerry L. Owen has been named Chief Financial Officer at EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Announces News SC Launch Companies
November 6, 2014
Four Companies Accepted into Program COLUMBIA, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures today announced the acceptance of four new companies into its SC Launch Program. Charleston-area companies InciComm and Infinite Takes and…
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Important Upcoming Changes in State Law – Corporate Officer Exemption
November 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Effective January 1, 2015, state law (S.C. Code Ann. § 41-27-265) exempts corporate officers from state unemployment insurance (UI) coverage. However, a corporation may elect coverage of…
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Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. Named “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News and Best Lawyers
November 5, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. has been ranked in the 2015 “Best Law Firms” list by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® regionally in 23…
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Vom Fass Greenville to Celebrate Grand Opening with Weekend of Exhilarating Events and Sensory Experiences
November 5, 2014
World-renowned brand of fine oils and spirits prepares for Grand Opening GREENVILLE, SC – VOM FASS Greenville – purveyors of fine oils, vinegars, spirits and wines ‘from the cask’ (which…
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New Manager Oversees the Anderson County Planning & Community Development
November 5, 2014ANDERSON, SC – Anderson County is pleased to welcome Michael Forman, AICP as the new Planning & Community Development Manager. Mr. Forman received his Bachelor and Master of Science Degrees from…
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SC’s LiveLifeBlue Photo Contest Features VIP Package to Columbia’s ‘Famously Hot New Year’
November 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Winners of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina’s LifeLifeBlueSM photo contest this month will receive a VIP package to Columbia’s “Famously Hot New Year” celebration. LiveLifeBlue is a Facebook-based photo…
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SC’s LiveLifeBlue Photo Contest Features VIP Package to Columbia’s ‘Famously Hot New Year’
November 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Winners of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina’s LifeLifeBlueSM photo contest this month will receive a VIP package to Columbia’s “Famously Hot New Year” celebration. LiveLifeBlue is a Facebook-based photo…
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Rural Infrastructure Authority awards $6.2 million in first round of FY15 grants
November 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has awarded nearly $6.2 million in the first grant round in Fiscal Year 2015 for 20 water and sewer projects…
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Rural Infrastructure Authority awards $6.2 million in first round of FY15 grants
November 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has awarded nearly $6.2 million in the first grant round in Fiscal Year 2015 for 20 water and sewer projects…
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The Recon Group Inc. Growing Quickly with Latest Expansion to South Carolina Creating 250 New Local Jobs
November 5, 2014BLACKSBURG, SC – The Recon Group Inc. (TRG) is rolling out a new facility inBlacksburg South Carolina, to process consumer electronic returns, creating over 250 new local jobs. This new…
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Emmett I. Davis, IV Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
November 5, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Emmett I. Davis, IV as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Davis joins Coldwell Banker Caine with experience as an…
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Engenius Grants’ winners launch sites
November 5, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – One of the region’s most popular theater groups and a non-profit dedicated to supporting community growth have new websites for free thanks to Engenius. This Greenville-based web…
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Crafty Feast Announces Vendor List for December 14th Indie Craft Fair
November 5, 2014
Crafty Feast Announces Vendor List for December 14, 2014 Indie Craft Fair COLUMBIA, SC – Crafty Feast, the largest independent, juried craft fair in Columbia, SC, has released its vendor list…
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Collins & Lacy Ranked Tier 1 in 2015 “Best Law Firms”
November 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced the firm has been recognized in the “Best Law Firms” 2015 list, just released by the U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. The business defense firm has earned…
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Collins & Lacy Ranked Tier 1 in 2015 “Best Law Firms”
November 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced the firm has been recognized in the “Best Law Firms” 2015 list, just released by the U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. The business defense firm has earned…
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Attorney Steve Sumner Addresses Statewide Attorney and Judicial Conference
November 5, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – DUI attorney Steve Sumner recently delivered a one hour address to South Carolina attorneys and judges at a statewide conference in Columbia. Steve spoke at the “South…
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Student Artwork Showcased at TD Convention Center
November 5, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The TD Convention Center recently debuted a unique art installation sponsored by the Greenville Youth Commission. The paintings depict Greenville landmarks, and were created by art students from…
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Foundation Honors Bosch with Philanthropist of the Year Award
November 5, 2014
PENDLETON, SC – The Tri-County Technical College Foundation named Robert Bosch LLC in Anderson the 2014 recipient of its Philanthropist of the Year award. This is the Foundation’s highest and…
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