Girl Scouts Appoints 2015 Emerald Circle Co-Chairs
March 31, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has appointed Anna Habisreutinger Converse and Carter Graves as 2015 Emerald Circle Co-chairs. The Emerald Circle is a…
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Group forms to stop out-of-state waste in Greenville
March 31, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – A group of concerned citizens rallied in front of the Greenville County government offices this morning to voice their concerns over possible 350,000 tons of out-of-state garbage…
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Phillips Staffing’s Kelley Named to Human Resource Management Board
March 31, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Upstate human resources professional Shirley D. Kelley has been selected to serve as Secretary on the Board of Directors of the Anderson Area Society of Human Resource…
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Waldrop Mechanical Services Wins Three National Awards
March 30, 2015
Waldrop wins big at National Conference of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) in Fort Lauderdale SPARTANBURG, SC – Waldrop Mechanical Services, a full-service mechanical contracting firm based in Spartanburg,…
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Duke Energy announces inaugural Water Resources Fund grants to benefit regional waterways
March 30, 2015CHARLOTTE, NC – Fifteen organizations in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia are the first to receive $1 million in grants from the Water Resources Fund to improve local water…
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Hello from Japan! Exhibit runs May 30 – Sept 7, 2015
March 30, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Children will have fun learning about life in present day Japan in this playful, highly immersive environment. Hello from Japan! is a new interactive exhibit at The…
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USC Upstate Graduate Featured on 60 MINUTES
March 30, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Stephanie Lipscomb ’14 battled aggressive brain cancer not once, but twice, as a student in the Mary Black School of Nursing at the University of South Carolina…
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Furman University Professor John Wheeler Governor’s Award Receives for Excellence in Scientific Research
March 30, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. John Wheeler, professor of chemistry and Director of Integrative Research in the Sciences at Furman University, has received the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Scientific Research…
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Clemson University’s Real Estate Development Program Hosted 2015 Charles Fraser Lecture Series
March 30, 2015
Lecture Featured David Rawle, Founder and Chairman of Rawle Murdy GREENVILLE, SC – Clemson University’s Master of Real Estate Development (MRED) program hosted the 2015 Charles Fraser Lecture Series on…
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Phillips Staffing Founder Honored For Lifetime Achievement, Contributions to South Carolina Staffing Industry
March 30, 2015
Sam B. Phillips Honored by Industry at South Carolina Staffing Association Annual Meeting GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Staffing Association, the voice of the staffing industry, honored Phillips Staffing…
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MGC Opens Nashville Office
March 30, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – McAngus Goudelock & Courie, a regional insurance defense firm, has opened an office in Nashville, Tenn. The Nashville office is the firm’s 12th office in the Southeast.…
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2015 SC State Chili Cook-Off Heating Up
March 30, 2015BELTON, SC – The 6th annual International Chili Society (ICS) sanctioned South Carolina State Chili Cook-off, presented by Marvin’s Produce, will take place onSaturday, April 11, in downtown Belton. The event kicks off…
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The Cliffs and Worthington Hyde Partners Open $4 Million Sports Activity
March 30, 2015SALEM, SC – While people across the country have largely lost sight of their New Year’s resolutions to improve their health, residents and members of The Cliffs have another reason…
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Exciting Upstate Easter Events at M&G
March 30, 2015
The 17th annual Living Gallery: From April 2-4, Bob Jones University and the Museum & Gallery will partner together to bring the Upstate “Rivals on the Road,” the 2015 Living…
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State Makes $75 Million Unemployment Trust Fund Loan Payment
March 30, 2015
Solvency on Track for Summer 2015 COLUMBIA, SC – The SC Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) today announced it made a $75 million early payment to the federal government towards…
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Green Cloud Technologies Awarded $1 Million Cloud Infrastructure Contract
March 30, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Green Cloud Technologies, a Cloud technology solutions provider was awarded a multi-year $1M services contract by a leading regional technology solutions provider. Green Cloud will provide a virtual,…
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Carolina Prep hosts annual art show fundraiser
March 30, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina International Preparatory School hosted its annual student art show on Thursday, March 26 2015. The art show is an annual Carolina Prep fundraiser. Each year, the…
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Three New Agents Join the North Pleasantburg Office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
March 30, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced the addition of three new Sales Associates to its North Pleasantburg office. Brenna Bracall, Michael Mumma and Lindsey Granville join the…
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Phillips Staffing Founder Honored For Lifetime Achievement, Contributions to South Carolina Staffing Industry
March 30, 2015
Sam B. Phillips Honored by Industry at South Carolina Staffing Association Annual Meeting GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Staffing Association, the voice of the staffing industry, honored Phillips Staffing…
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Three New Agents Join the North Pleasantburg Office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
March 29, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced the addition of three new Sales Associates to its North Pleasantburg office. Brenna Bracall, Michael Mumma and Lindsey Granville join the…
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Carolina Prep hosts annual art show fundraiser
March 29, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina International Preparatory School hosted its annual student art show on Thursday, March 26 2015. The art show is an annual Carolina Prep fundraiser. Each year, the…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation February 2015
March 27, 2015
Employment Climb Continues; Unemployment Rate Holds Steady COLUMBIA, SC – The number of South Carolinians working continues to march upward, reaching another historic high in February. The estimated number of employed…
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IT Firm EDTS Adds Chris Talley as Network Engineer
March 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Veteran information technology engineer Chris Talley has rejoined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses,…
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IT Firm EDTS Adds Chris Talley as Network Engineer
March 27, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Veteran information technology engineer Chris Talley has rejoined EDTS, a regional IT services company specializing in managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure for Southeastern businesses,…
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Patrick Square Named Community of the Year
March 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – JMC Communities received three Southern Home and Garden Bridge Awards by the Greenville Home Builders Association. JMC Communities received the award for Community of the Year for…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis Returns $300,000 to State General Fund
March 27, 2015
Treasurer Curtis Loftis’ belief in efficiency and saving taxpayers’ money has converged into a strategic partnership with Wells Fargo & Company. This partnership has helped the State Treasurer’s Office (STO)…
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Engenius intern program draws students into digital world
March 27, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Web marketing firm Engenius welcomes Rachel Robinson and Reagan Thompson as spring semester interns. Robinson, originally from Spartanburg, is a junior Marketing major at Anderson University. Thompson,…
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Engenius intern program draws students into digital world
March 26, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Web marketing firm Engenius welcomes Rachel Robinson and Reagan Thompson as spring semester interns. Robinson, originally from Spartanburg, is a junior Marketing major at Anderson University. Thompson,…
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Patrick Square Named Community of the Year
March 26, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – JMC Communities received three Southern Home and Garden Bridge Awards by the Greenville Home Builders Association. JMC Communities received the award for Community of the Year for…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis Returns $300,000 to State General Fund
March 26, 2015
Treasurer Curtis Loftis’ belief in efficiency and saving taxpayers’ money has converged into a strategic partnership with Wells Fargo & Company. This partnership has helped the State Treasurer’s Office (STO)…
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Experts warn of looming threats to water and energy security
March 26, 2015
Presentation on ‘water-energy nexus’ free at Clemson University CLEMSON, SC – Looming threats to water and energy security will come into focus Thursday when one of the nation’s leading experts…
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Elliott Davis Decosimo Recognized #1 for Growth by Accounting Today
March 25, 2015
Firm Ranks among the Top 30 Accounting Firms GREENVILLE, SC – Elliott Davis Decosimo was recognized as the firm with the highest level of annual revenue growth for 2014…
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McMillan Pazdan Smith Hires Joe Alcock as Firm’s Atlanta Office Director
March 25, 2015
ATLANTA, GA – McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture is pleased to announce the hiring of Joe Alcock as the firm’s new Atlanta Office Director. As a leading member of Atlanta’s architectural…
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Santee Cooper kicks off spring Mini-Bond sale
March 25, 2015
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Santee Cooper begins its spring 2015 Mini-Bond sale April 1, offering investors the opportunity to purchase municipal bonds throughout April for as little as $200. Santee…
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Wells Fargo Names Kathy Heffley Regional President for South Carolina
March 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) has named Kathy Heffley the regional president for Community Banking in South Carolina. Heffley will report to Community Banking Lead Regional President for…
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Greenville Area Parkinson Society meets with Mayor Knox White
March 25, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Board of Directors of the Greenville Area Parkinson Society met with Mayor Knox White on Monday, March 2nd to receive a proclamation declaring April as Parkinson’s…
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United Community Bank Small Business Lending Expert to Testify Before Congress
March 25, 2015Rich Bradshaw, President of Specialized Lending, to Address Small Business Subcommittee GREENVILLE, SC – Rich Bradshaw, president of specialized lending with United Community Bank, has been asked to testify before the…
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Ten At The Top Forum on Transportation and Infrastructure to Feature Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell
March 25, 2015
UPSTATE, SC – Ten at the Top (TATT) will focus the first Our Upstate Vision Forum of 2015 on the topic of Transportation and Infrastructure. The April 9th forum will…
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BMW Celebrates 3 Million Vehicles Produced in South Carolina
March 25, 2015Confirms automaker as largest U.S. automotive exporter. Affirms commitment to U.S. investment. Reinforces 50% capacity increase and hiring. SPARTANBURG, SC – In a special ceremony at its Spartanburg plant this morning,…
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Aloft Greenville Downtown Announces General Manager Jonathan Brashier
March 25, 2015
Greenville native and award-winning hotelier returns to Greenville to managethe new Aloft Greenville Downtown GREENVILLE, SC – McKibbon Hotel Management, Inc. is proud to announce the appointment of Jonathan Brashier to…
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ReWiGo welcomes Gilstrap to Board of Directors
March 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – ReWiGo (Ready, Willing, Going) Ministries has added Lisa Gilstrap to the Board of Directors. As a Residential Mortgage Executive with Southern First Bank, Gilstrap brings experience in…
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Hickory Springs Bottling, Inc. Expanding Calhoun County Operations
March 25, 2015Florida’s Largest Privately-held Bottled Water Firm Acquiring, Expanding Existing Calhoun County Operations COLUMBIA, SC – Silver Springs Bottled Water Company, a bottled water manufacturing firm, is acquiring and expanding Hickory…
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ReWiGo welcomes Gilstrap to Board of Directors
March 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – ReWiGo (Ready, Willing, Going) Ministries has added Lisa Gilstrap to the Board of Directors. As a Residential Mortgage Executive with Southern First Bank, Gilstrap brings experience in…
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Three New Agents Join the North Pleasantburg Office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
March 24, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced the addition of two new Sales Associates to its North Pleasantburg office. Brenna Bracall, Michael Mumma and Lindsey Granville join…
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Boyd hosting sports camp in Greenville
March 24, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC- Newly signed Pittsburgh Steeler quarterback Tajh Boyd is hosting a youth football clinic at the Kroc Center in Greenville on April 4. The goal of the camp is…
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Office Property Sold In Greenville, SC
March 24, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of 12 Interchange Blvd. in Greenville, South Carolina. The Sunshine House, Inc. purchased the 10,000 sq.ft. office property situated on…
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Synovus Receives 19 Greenwich Excellence Awards
March 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, recently announced that Synovus has received 19 national Greenwich Customer Service Excellence awards in Middle Market and Small Business Banking from Greenwich…
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Carolina Alliance Bank and Pinnacle Bank Announce Merger
March 24, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC and GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina Alliance Bank (“CAB”) (OTCQX:CRLN), PBSC Financial Corporation (“PBSC”), and PBSC’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Pinnacle Bank of South Carolina (“Pinnacle Bank”), jointly announced that they have signed a…
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Anderson County 4-H Summer Camps Now Registering
March 24, 2015ANDERSON, SC — Anderson County 4-H has released its Summer 4-H Camping Schedule. Space is limited, so sign up now to not miss out. We are offering a variety of opportunities,…
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Three New Agents Join the North Pleasantburg Office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
March 24, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced the addition of two new Sales Associates to its North Pleasantburg office. Brenna Bracall, Michael Mumma and Lindsey Granville join…
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