A Conversation with Dr. Claude Lilly, President of Presbyterian College
October 16, 2014By Alan Cooper UpstateBizSC: Where have you worked prior to becoming President of Presbyterian College? Claude Lilly: Most of my professional experience has been at large educational institutions. I…
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Presbyterian College Hires new VP of Advancement, Marketing, PR and Communications
October 16, 2014
CLINTON, SC – Presbyterian College is proud to announce that Grady Jones has joined their Executive Leadership Team as the new Vice President of Advancement, Marketing, Public Relations and Communications…
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Owner of Greenville-based Architect Firm is Chair of IFRAA
October 16, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Good City Architects (GCA), an architecture and interior design firm in Greenville, SC, is pleased to announce its founder, Ron Geyer, as the Chair of the Interfaith Forum…
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NAI Earle Furman’s Kay Hill Honored with CREW’s Rising Star Award
October 16, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Kay Hill with NAI Earle Furman was honored with CREWUpstate’s Rising Star Award, which is given to a standout individual who, early in her career, has demonstrated success in…
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Duke Energy helps customers take a bite out of ‘energy vampires’ with tips, new ‘Energy Slayer’ calculator
October 16, 2014CHARLOTTE, NC – Energy vampires are lurking in millions of homes across the country, sucking energy and money from consumers. They live in appliances – TVs, laptops, cellphones, chargers and…
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Three New Agents Join The Pelham Road Office Of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
October 16, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced the addition of three new Sales Associates to its Pelham Road office. Lauri York, Kendall Martin and Cindy Abercrombie…
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Lab that puts automotive components to the test expands its scope
October 16, 2014CLEMSON — The automotive components are shaken, heated, frozen and aged with simulated sunlight for weeks at a time. It sounds like any proud car owner’s nightmare, but it’s done…
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Votes Now Being Accepted For 2014 Hope Award
October 16, 2014ASHEVILLE, NC – WORLD News Group announced today that votes are now being accepted from the public for the ninth annual Hope Award for Effective Compassion. WORLD has long been a…
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Erskine Celebrates 175th Anniversary with ErskineFest
October 16, 2014
DUE WEST, SC – Erskine College will be celebrating the 175th anniversary of its founding with ErskineFest, a festival, homecoming and family celebration, which will honor Erskine’s remarkable history, intellectual…
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Two Highway 11 Properties Protected
October 16, 2014Conservation groups Upstate Forever and Naturaland Trust partner to protect key tracts along scenic highway UPSTATE, SC – In partnership with Naturaland Trust, Upstate Forever has permanently protected two…
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Stacie Thompson Joins The Yukich Team & Allen Tate Company
October 16, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Allen Tate Realtors, the Carolinas’ leading real estate company, is proud to announce that Stacie Thompson has joined the Yukich Team in the company’s Woodruff Road office. Stacie…
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Greenville Technical College Employee Named CCD Instructor of the Year
October 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Corporate and Career Development Division (CCD) at Greenville Technical College, has named Scotty Nicholson the 2014 Instructor of the Year and Diane Jarecky the 2014 Adjunct…
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SCSBA names Teri Gilstrap a Champion for Public Education
October 16, 2014ANDERSON, SC – The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) has honored Teri Gilstrap with its Champions for Public Education award. SCSBA Executive Director Paul Krohne presented the association’s award at…
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Erskine Celebrates 175th Anniversary with ErskineFest
October 16, 2014
DUE WEST, SC – Erskine College will be celebrating the 175th anniversary of its founding with ErskineFest, a festival, homecoming and family celebration, which will honor Erskine’s remarkable history, intellectual…
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Owner of Greenville-based Architect Firm is Chair of IFRAA
October 16, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Good City Architects (GCA), an architecture and interior design firm in Greenville, SC, is pleased to announce its founder, Ron Geyer, as the Chair of the Interfaith Forum…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: architecture, on-the-move
Votes Now Being Accepted For 2014 Hope Award
October 16, 2014ASHEVILLE, NC – WORLD News Group announced today that votes are now being accepted from the public for the ninth annual Hope Award for Effective Compassion. WORLD has long been a…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Names Four New Branch Managers
October 15, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union has named Tracey Biggers, Doug Glick, Nicole Martinetti and Donna Smith as branch managers on the credit union’s branch management team. Ms.…
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LS3P Wins Big at this Year’s ASID Design Excellence Awards
October 15, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Five projects designed by architecture firm LS3P received awards at this year’s ASID Carolinas Design Excellence Awards event held in Greensboro, NC. Two First Place Awards were given…
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LS3P Wins Big at this Year’s ASID Design Excellence Awards
October 15, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Five projects designed by architecture firm LS3P received awards at this year’s ASID Carolinas Design Excellence Awards event held in Greensboro, NC. Two First Place Awards were given…
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Ob Hospitalist Group Included in Inc.500/5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies
October 15, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Ob Hospitalist Group (OBHG) earned the position of 1745 on the 2014 Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America. This is OBHG’s second consecutive year to…
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AAF Greenville Public Service Beneficiary Application Now
October 15, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Each year, American Advertising Federation of Greenville (AAF Greenville) selects a local non-profit as beneficiary of our annual public service initiative. We are now accepting applications for selection…
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Dixon Hughes Goodman Names New Tax Managing Partner
October 15, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP named Dennis Vick as managing partner of the firm’s Tax Compliance and Consulting Practice. He will oversee the management of the firm’s nationally…
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SC Telco Federal Credit Union Names Four New Branch Managers
October 15, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – SC Telco Federal Credit Union has named Tracey Biggers, Doug Glick, Nicole Martinetti and Donna Smith as branch managers on the credit union’s branch management team. Ms.…
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Dixon Hughes Goodman Names New Tax Managing Partner
October 15, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP named Dennis Vick as managing partner of the firm’s Tax Compliance and Consulting Practice. He will oversee the management of the firm’s nationally…
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South Carolina law firm unveils new business litigation blog and website
October 14, 2014Firm positions itself as leader in South Carolina business law with litigation blog COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina law firm Turner Padget has launched a blog dedicated to South Carolina business…
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South Carolina law firm unveils new business litigation blog and website
October 14, 2014Firm positions itself as leader in South Carolina business law with litigation blog COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina law firm Turner Padget has launched a blog dedicated to South Carolina business…
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Teacher Evaluations are Critical to Retain and Recruit
October 14, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – In response to today’s Senate Select Committee on Public School Teachers meeting on recruiting and retaining teachers, StudentsFirst South Carolina State Director Regina Hitchcock issued the following…
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Teacher Evaluations are Critical to Retain and Recruit
October 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – In response to today’s Senate Select Committee on Public School Teachers meeting on recruiting and retaining teachers, StudentsFirst South Carolina State Director Regina Hitchcock issued the following…
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Ten At The Top Names Tiffany Tate As Program Manager
October 14, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Ten at the Top (TATT) has announced the addition of Tiffany Tate as Program Manager. Tiffany will be responsible for coordinating task forces, work groups and regional initiatives…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands Joins Congressman Jeff Duncan to Discuss The State of Girls
October 14, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – As part of a coordinated national effort, Boo Ramage, Board Member, and Susan Schneider, Director, PR & Advocacy, both with Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to…
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Kirby Stone Joins Allen Tate Company
October 14, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Allen Tate Realtors announced that Kirby Stone has joined the company’s Woodruff Road office. Kirby is a native of Greenville and graduated in business economics from Wofford…
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Susan Dejanovic Joins Allen Tate Company
October 14, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Allen Tate Realtors announced that Susan Dejanovic has joined the company’s Woodruff Road office. Susan has 6 years’ experience as a Realtor® in the Chicago area. She moved to…
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Dave & Buster’s To Hire 260 Employees For New Location In Upstate
October 14, 2014
Games, Food, Sports and Jobs Coming to First Dave & Buster’s Location in South Carolina GREENVILLE, SC – Dave & Buster’s – the official headquarters to eat, drink, play and watch sports…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Assists With New Location for Phillips Pet Food & Supplies
October 13, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC –Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to have represented Phillips Pet Food & Supplies in their lease of 60,000 square feet of space at 1335 Hayne St.…
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Rhino Concessions hires Marketing and Operations Manager
October 13, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Rhino Concessions has hired Amanda Gardner as its new Marketing and Operations Manager. A native of Irmo, Gardner graduated from Clemson University in 2014 with a degree in…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands Celebrated Two Local Women of Distinction
October 13, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands honored two women at its 2nd Annual Women of Distinction Boots & Pearls event on Thursday evening, October…
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PCLS to donate $10,000 to NAMI Piedmont Tri-County
October 13, 2014PCLS announced they will donate $10,000 to NAMI Piedmont Tri-County. These funds were raised during the planning and finalization of PCLS’s Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament that will be held on…
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Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors Announces Top Producers For September 2014
October 13, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS®is pleased to announce the top producers from each of its eight residential sales offices for September. These are the agents and…
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SMC Paralegal Program celebrating Governor’s Proclamation
October 13, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Paralegal Certificate Evening Program at Spartnaburg Methodist College is pleased to report that Tuesday October 14, 2014 has been declared PARALEGAL DAY in the State of…
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New materials inspired by nature could make it safer to store nuclear waste
October 13, 2014
Clemson University-led team receives $800,000 for research GREENVILLE, SC – Minerals that endure in nature for millions of years are inspiring a research team to explore whether new materials could…
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EDTS Named Honoree on CRN Fast Growth 150 List
October 13, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – EDTS, a full-service technology consulting firm which provides managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure solutions to Southeastern businesses, has been named for the second straight…
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Byford Joins taxadvantagegroup
October 13, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – TaxAdvantageGroup, one of the country’s most successful consulting firms specializing in New Markets Tax Credits, has hired Pete Byford as NMTC Senior Program Manager. In this role,…
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The Watering Hole: an online community dedicated to poets of color
October 13, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Writing can be isolating. Creative writers go months without having a conversation with another writer. We are hermit creatives. Being a poet of color compounds this artistic…
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The Watering Hole: an online community dedicated to poets of color
October 13, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Writing can be isolating. Creative writers go months without having a conversation with another writer. We are hermit creatives. Being a poet of color compounds this artistic…
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Byford Joins taxadvantagegroup
October 13, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – TaxAdvantageGroup, one of the country’s most successful consulting firms specializing in New Markets Tax Credits, has hired Pete Byford as NMTC Senior Program Manager. In this role,…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: accounting, on-the-move
EDTS Named Honoree on CRN Fast Growth 150 List
October 13, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – EDTS, a full-service technology consulting firm which provides managed IT services, network security, and advanced infrastructure solutions to Southeastern businesses, has been named for the second straight…
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Rhino Concessions hires Marketing and Operations Manager
October 13, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Rhino Concessions has hired Amanda Gardner as its new Marketing and Operations Manager. A native of Irmo, Gardner graduated from Clemson University in 2014 with a degree in…
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Greenville Receives Google eCity Award for South Carolina
October 12, 2014Independent research firm IPSOS & Google recognize strongest online business communities GREENVILLE, SC – Google announced Greenville has received the 2014 eCity Award for South Carolina. The eCity Awards…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Announces Funding
October 10, 2014ActivEd Receives Investment; Becomes Portfolio Company GREENVILLE, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch program announced today that Greenville-based ActivEd has received investment funding. ActivEd was accepted into the program in June, receiving…
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Santee Cooper announces revenue bond sale
October 10, 2014
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Santee Cooper will offer a revenue bond issue next week of approximately $550 million, with a portion of the 2014CD Series bonds sold through retail outlets…
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