CBRE Tapped to Lease Office Space at Planned Development on Greenville News Site
October 28, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – CBRE announced that in a joint venture Trammell Crow Company and Centennial American Properties have engaged CBRE as exclusive leasing agent for planned office space to be…
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New Sous Chef Joins Adrian Carpenter at High Cotton
October 28, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – High Cotton restaurant, known for its flavorful, inspired regional cuisine, exceptional hospitality, and its commitment to local products, announced the hiring of Haydn Shaak as Sous Chef of…
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Junior League of Greenville Holds 7th Annual Home Run for Healthy Kids® Event
October 28, 2014
Event at Fluor Field Promotes Healthy Lifestyles for Over 2,300 Greenville County Students GREENVILLE, SC – The Junior League of Greenville held their 7th annual Home Run for Healthy Kids® event on…
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Anne Clapper Reappointed to Greenville Airport Commission
October 27, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Anne Clapper has been reappointed to the Greenville Airport Commission by Greenville County Council to serve an additional three-year term. The Greenville Airport Commission is the owner and…
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The Marchant Company Welcomes Five New Agents
October 27, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Marchant Company announce five new Realtors have joined their firm. Director of Veterans Services Lee Vining, Elise Francis, Charlotte Faulk, and a duo Lydia Johnson and…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers Represent Local Real Estate Transactions
October 27, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions: Sales Sammy DuBose represented Sunshine Storage, Inc. (Seller) in…
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Wofford announces plans for new Greek Village
October 27, 2014
Facilities to provide better chapter spaces to encourage fellowship, community SPARTANBURG, SC – Following a week of exciting major announcements, Wofford College has announced plans for a new Greek Village…
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Furman University Takes First Place in Two Sustainability Video Contests
October 27, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University has won first place in two separate sustainability video competitions. Furman took first prize in a contest sponsored by Green Living Project, a film production…
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Ten At The Top Passes 400 Regional Engagements
October 27, 2014
UPSTATE, SC – Ten at the Top (TATT), an organization created to foster collaboration, partnerships and strategic planning across the Upstate, recently conducted the 400th regional engagement (presentations, forums, meetings, surveys) since…
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BJU Named Best Mid-Sized Delegation at SC Student Legislature
October 27, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Bob Jones University delegation to the South Carolina Student Legislature (SCSL) was named “Best Mid-Sized Delegation” during the fall SCSL session held at the South Carolina State…
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O’Neal Named to South Carolina’s Fastest-Growing Companies
October 27, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has placed 12th on the list of South Carolina’s Fastest-Growing Companies for 2014, a distinction the company also earned the last two…
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Hendrix family pledges first Clemson athletics cornerstone gift of $2.5 million
October 27, 2014
CLEMSON, SC – Clemson trustee Leon J. “Bill” Hendrix Jr. and his wife, Pam, of Kiawah Island; and their children, Jill, Joy, Holly and Jim, have made the first cornerstone…
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Two Pillars of the Community Join SC Campaign Board
October 27, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (SC Campaign) has officially welcomed two statewide leaders and community advocates to its Board of Directors. Dawn Staley, head women’s…
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Two Pillars of the Community Join SC Campaign Board
October 27, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (SC Campaign) has officially welcomed two statewide leaders and community advocates to its Board of Directors. Dawn Staley, head women’s…
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South Carolina Doctor Named 2015 Family Physician of the Year
October 27, 2014
Oscar F. Lovelace, Jr., MD, earns prestigious national award for dedication to patients and community PROSPERITY, SC – The American Academy of Family Physicians has named Oscar F. Lovelace, Jr., MD, the…
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South Carolina Doctor Named 2015 Family Physician of the Year
October 27, 2014
Oscar F. Lovelace, Jr., MD, earns prestigious national award for dedication to patients and community PROSPERITY, SC – The American Academy of Family Physicians has named Oscar F. Lovelace, Jr., MD, the…
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Chapman Cultural Center Receives $2500 Grant from Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation for Education
October 25, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – To promote academic success and innovation, The Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation presented Chapman Cultural Center with a $2500 grant in September for the Center’s award-winning STEAM Education…
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Spartanburg Methodist College presents SGA Founder’s Day Faculty Award to Professor Barry Ward
October 25, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC –The Spartanburg Methodist College Student Government Association presented Professor Barry Ward with a Founder’s Day Faculty Award on Thursday, October 23 during the college’s annual Founder’s Day Celebration,…
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Lima One Capital Promotes Cortney Newmans to Business Development Director
October 25, 2014
The East Coast’s largest hard money lender is undergoing a widespread, strategic expansion. GREENVILLE, SC — Lima One Capital, a hard money lender specializing in short-term home loans for the real…
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Sigma Chi’s Derby Days at Clemson University Raises More Than $30k for Upstate Children’s Charities
October 24, 2014
CLEMSON, SC – Sigma Chi Fraternity at Clemson University recently hosted their annual Derby Days, one of the largest charitable events by a Greek organization in the Southeast. This year…
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Jamie Hopkins Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
October 24, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Jamie Hopkins as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Prior to joining Coldwell Banker Caine, Hopkins worked as a CNC Machinist…
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Advocate for female engineering and science students wins award
October 24, 2014
CLEMSON, SC — The director of a Clemson University program that supports female engineering and science majors is in Detroit Friday to accept an award from Women of Color magazine. Serita…
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Two Agents Join Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
October 24, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that two new agents have joined the company as Sales Associates at the Greer office. Ashley Seymour brings a background in…
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SC 25 Fastest Growing Companies Honored at Luncheon
October 23, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina’s 25 Fastest Growing Companies presented by The Capital Corporation were honored at a luncheon Oct. 21 at the Marriott Hotel in Columbia. Lima One Capital…
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SC 25 Fastest Growing Companies Honored at Luncheon
October 23, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina’s 25 Fastest Growing Companies presented by The Capital Corporation were honored at a luncheon Oct. 21 at the Marriott Hotel in Columbia. Lima One Capital…
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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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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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