Valmet Corporation To Expand Lancaster County Manufacturing Facility
October 23, 2014
Expansion Expected To Create 40 New Jobs LANCASTER COUNTY, SC – Valmet Corporation, a leading global service and technology supplier for the pulp, paper and energy industries based in Espoo, Finland,…
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Valmet Corporation To Expand Lancaster County Manufacturing Facility
October 23, 2014
Expansion Expected To Create 40 New Jobs LANCASTER COUNTY, SC – Valmet Corporation, a leading global service and technology supplier for the pulp, paper and energy industries based in Espoo, Finland,…
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Recognize an Unsung Hero
October 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Do you know someone who would never call attention to accomplishments and deserves recognition? Greenville Technical College is “Calling and Heroes,” and needs your help in identifying…
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United Community Banks, Inc. Report Third Quarter Earnings
October 23, 2014BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (“United”) today reported net income of $17.6 million, or 29 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2014. Earnings…
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Tri-County Technical College Fills Three Leadership Positions
October 23, 2014
PENDLETON, SC – Tri-County Technical College filled three key leadership positions by hiring Grayson Kelly as executive director of the Foundation, Dan Cooper as director of economic development and government…
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Clemson Habitat for Humanity house to include energy-efficient materials
October 23, 2014
CLEMSON, SC — The Habitat for Humanity House that volunteers are building on Clemson University’s campus is made of new energy-efficient materials that will help the owner save money on…
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Southern First Bank Names Wade Shugart to Executive Team
October 23, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces the hiring of Mr. Wade Shugart as Executive Vice President and senior lender for…
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Allen Tate Company Announces Winner’s Edge Graduates
October 23, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Allen Tate Realtors®, the Carolinas’ leading real estate company, has announced that the following individuals have graduated from the company’s Winner’s Edge training in the Upstate SC…
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EDTS Named to Fastest Growing Companies in South Carolina 2014
October 23, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses, has been named #23 among South Carolina’s Fastest-Growing…
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CCCF Celebrates 30 Years with Acts of Giving Across Midlands
October 23, 2014What “Acts of Giving” Are Next for Central Carolina Community Foundation? Celebrating 30 More Years of Giving with Fun, Kind-hearted New Initiative #WhyIGiveSC COLUMBIA, SC – In a spirited move intended…
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CCCF Celebrates 30 Years with Acts of Giving Across Midlands
October 22, 2014
What “Acts of Giving” Are Next for Central Carolina Community Foundation? Celebrating 30 More Years of Giving with Fun, Kind-hearted New Initiative #WhyIGiveSC COLUMBIA, SC – In a spirited move intended…
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EDTS Named to Fastest Growing Companies in South Carolina 2014
October 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses, has been named #23 among South Carolina’s Fastest-Growing…
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Allen Tate Company Announces Winner’s Edge Graduates
October 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Allen Tate Realtors®, the Carolinas’ leading real estate company, has announced that the following individuals have graduated from the company’s Winner’s Edge training in the Upstate SC…
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St. Francis Cancer Center at Millennium Opens October 20, 2014
October 22, 2014
Innovative Upstate Outpatient cancer treatment facility melds ‘high tech, high touch’ GREENVILLE, SC – The newly constructed St. Francis Cancer Center at ST. FRANCIS millennium opened its doors to patients Monday,…
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The Palmetto Bank Reports Third Quarter Net Income of $2.0 Million
October 22, 2014
Net Loan Growth of $23.9 Million (3.2%) During the Third Quarter Download Full 2Q 2014 The Palmetto Bank Earnings Release with Financial Tables GREENVILLE, SC – Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMT)…
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Girl Scouts Encourages Girls to Explore STEM Opportunities
October 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands realizes that one important step in encouraging girls’ interests in STEM is to expose them to experts and…
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Southern First Reports Results For Third Quarter Of 2014
October 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of $1.6 million, or $0.31 per diluted share for…
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Three New Agents Join The Pelham Road Office Of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
October 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce the addition of three experienced Sales Associates to its Pelham Rd. office. Tresa Hardy, Nichole Moore…
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Lima One Capital Named Fastest Growing Company in South Carolina
October 22, 2014
Hard money lender’s customer focus and industry leading lending products have driven CEO John Warren to rapidly expand operations to nine states and the District of Columbia. GREENVILLE, SC –…
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Mac Carpenter Selected as President of KBR Building Group
October 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – KBR Inc. (NYSE: KBR) announced that Mac Carpenter, based in Greenville, has been named President of KBR Building Group, one of the Southeast’s top construction companies. With a rich history in…
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Two Named to Leadership Roles for Aviation Project Site at GreenWood, Inc.
October 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, operations and construction solutions provider has named Bob Gafner as maintenance site supervisor and Greg Hyatt as maintenance data analyst for the…
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McMillan Pazdan Smith Completes New Football Complex for Furman University
October 22, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – McMillan Pazdan Smith recently completed the design and construction of Furman University’s Pearce-Horton Football Complex. The 44,000-square-foot facility is located adjacent to the existing stadium and includes…
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Scio Diamond Technology Corporation Announces Credit Facility Extension – Equity Investments Made by Members of its Board of Directors
October 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Scio Diamond Technology Corporation (OTCBB: SCIO) (hereinafter “Scio Diamond” or the “Company”) a manufacturer of lab-grown diamond for the gemstone and industrial marketplace, announced today that it has extended its…
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BB&T South Carolina President Mike Brenan To Be Honored As Business Leader Of The Year
October 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, announced that its 2014 Business Leader of the Year is Mike Brenan, president of BB&T…
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BB&T South Carolina President Mike Brenan To Be Honored As Business Leader Of The Year
October 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, announced that its 2014 Business Leader of the Year is Mike Brenan, president of BB&T…
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Stock market turmoil and the global debt trap
October 22, 2014
By Robert J. Samuelson Six years after the onset of the financial crisis, the world still has too much debt. The total in 2013, according to the McKinsey Global Institute,…
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Membership Elects 2015 Officers and New Members to Board of Directors
October 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association (SCWCEA) announced the newly elected 2015 Officers and new members to the Board of Directors at its annual business meeting on…
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Membership Elects 2015 Officers and New Members to Board of Directors
October 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association (SCWCEA) announced the newly elected 2015 Officers and new members to the Board of Directors at its annual business meeting on…
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Two Named to Leadership Roles for Aviation Project Site at GreenWood, Inc.
October 22, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, operations and construction solutions provider has named Bob Gafner as maintenance site supervisor and Greg Hyatt as maintenance data analyst for the…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation September 2014
October 21, 2014Unemployment Rate Increases for Third Consecutive Month The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 6.6 percent in September from a revised August level of 6.3 percent. The number of…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation September 2014
October 21, 2014
Unemployment Rate Increases for Third Consecutive Month The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 6.6 percent in September from a revised August level of 6.3 percent. The number of…
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NAI Earle Furman Relocates Anderson Office & Hosts Ribbon Cutting
October 21, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – NAI Earle Furman, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm, and the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for NAI Earle Furman’s new Anderson…
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New referendum video explains benefits of local option roads solution
October 21, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – As voters continue to seek information about the November roads referendum, Citizens for a Better Greenville County has released their latest video, explaining why solving infrastructure problems…
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Speculative Developments are Gaining Momentum in the Upstate
October 21, 2014
QUICK UPDATES > Overall vacancy rate held steady over the quarter > Overall asking rental rates increased slightly > Demand for quality industrial space continues > Speculative development projects are increasing > Big blocks of…
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Coldwell Banker Caine Names Upstate’s Top Producers from September
October 21, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from each of its five offices – Easley, Greenville, Greer, Seneca and Spartanburg…
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The Marchant Company Recognizes Agents for Excellent Performance in September 2014
October 21, 2014
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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Alliance Partners Acquires the Viking Warehouses in Spartanburg, SC
October 21, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – CBRE Greenville announced the recent acquisition of the Viking Warehouse Facility (“Viking”), a 350,000 square-foot warehouse/distribution facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina, by Alliance HSP Spartanburg LLC, an…
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Nancy Davis Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
October 21, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Nancy Davis as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Prior to joining Coldwell Banker Caine, Davis worked as a Teacher’s…
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Clemson honors Columbia developer with Lifetime Achievement Award
October 21, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Recognizing a man who has risen to the occasion at key moments, William C. “Bill” Smith Jr., chief executive of Red Rock Developments, was named this year’s recipient…
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Mauldin residents support roads plan
October 21, 2014MAULDIN, SC – Area residents gathered today on Butler Road to voice their support for a November 4 roads referendum while also hitting on some key facts that voters will…
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Laser focus on electron microscopes helps doctoral student win first fellowship
October 21, 2014
Hitachi High Technologies America, Inc. pledges $100,000 over five years GREENVILLE, SC – A doctoral candidate will receive $20,000 as part of a new annual fellowship available to Clemson University…
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Environmental Consulting Firm Expands to Spartanburg
October 21, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – EnviroSouth, Inc., a leading environmental consulting firm, is pleased to announce their expansion with the opening of a new office location in Spartanburg, South Carolina to meet…
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Attorney Steve Farrar Elected to DRI Board of Directors
October 21, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Smith Moore Leatherwood is pleased to announce that attorney Steve Farrar, who was recently elected as the president-elect of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC), has…
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Michael Short Joins CBRE Carolina’s Project Management Team
October 21, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate and investment firm, announced that Michael Short has joined its Carolina’s Project Management team as a project manager. Based…
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FinTrust Adds Vice President
October 21, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors announced that Teressa Currier has joined the firm as Vice President of Capital Markets. Currier brings over 30 years of Institutional Fixed Income experience.…
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New referendum video explains benefits of local option roads solution
October 21, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – As voters continue to seek information about the November roads referendum, Citizens for a Better Greenville County has released their latest video, explaining why solving infrastructure problems…
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Mauldin residents support roads plan
October 21, 2014MAULDIN, SC – Area residents gathered today on Butler Road to voice their support for a November 4 roads referendum while also hitting on some key facts that voters will…
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IT Firm EDTS Adds Davis, Deluca, Pothier to Technology Team
October 20, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – October 20, 2014 – Already one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing information technology providers, EDTS is growing again with the addition of three experienced professionals in its Georgia…
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United Community Bank Ice on Main Announces Extended Skating Season
October 20, 2014Greenville’s Outdoor Ice Skating Rink to Open One Full Week Early GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank Ice on Main is pleased to announce that Greenville’s only outdoor skating rink…
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Will Teasdale is appointed new site manager for BASF in Seneca
October 20, 2014
SENECA, SC – Will Teasdale is the new site manager for the BASF Seneca plant, located in Oconee County, South Carolina. His career started as a Quality Assurance Chemist with…
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