South Carolina Department of Agriculture Names Amy London Grants Coordinator
October 2, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is pleased to announce the promotion of Amy London to Grants Coordinator. In this new role, Amy will serve the entire…
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Crawford Strategy Hires Public Relations Account Manager
October 2, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Crawford Strategy welcomes Emily Moseley to the team as an Account Manager. Moseley brings more than seven years of experience to Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing, brand…
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Tactical Medical Solutions Expands Anderson County Presence
October 2, 2014Trauma Supplies Company Invests $2.5 Million On Larger Campus Creating 15 New Jobs ANDERSON, SC – A company specializing in medical and triage supplies for first responders, military and…
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Duke Energy enhances its coal ash management operations
October 2, 2014Establishes National Ash Management Advisory Board of independent experts to provide advice and counsel on permanent coal ash storage solutions Creates dedicated Coal Combustion Products organization to manage day-to-day operations…
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SYNNEX Corporation Reports Fiscal 2014 Third Quarter Results
October 2, 2014
Exceptional Performance Drives Record Results FREMONT, CA – SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), a leading business process services company, announced financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended August 31, 2014. Q3…
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Greenville Health System Celebrates Addition of Oconee Medical Campus
October 2, 2014
Hospital’s new name is Oconee Memorial Hospital SENECA, SC – Greenville Health System celebrated the addition of its eighth hospital campus Wednesday with several events at the newly renamed…
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South Carolina expands small business export initiative with SCOPE
October 2, 2014Program generated $4.7 million in export sales since 2011 CHARLESTON, SC – The State of South Carolina is expanding its export initiative for in-state businesses through a new program: South Carolina Opportunities…
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South Carolina Agent Joins National Big “I” Leadership Team
October 1, 2014Jon Jensen of Spartanburg is newest member of the association’s executive committee. ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) is proud…
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Social Innovation Fund Invests in ICS to Support Early Childhood Outcomes
October 1, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – ICS was awarded with a grant of more than $780,000 to support early childhood outcomes. The grant, provided by the Corporation for National and Community Service’ s…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Announces Bullying Prevention Month
October 1, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today issued a statewide proclamation designating the month of October as Bullying Prevention Month. The proclamation is a part of Gov. Haley’s anti-bullying initiative, meant…
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Southeast Aviation Expo 2014 was a High Flying Success
October 1, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – “From flying EAA Young Eagles to flying beagles, and other animals saved by Pilots N Paws, and everything aviation in between the Southeast Aviation Expo had it…
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SC Hispanic Chamber Develops Upstate Leaders through Leadership Seminar
October 1, 2014NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Last Saturday, the SC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted a leadership seminar featuring guest speakers Lydia Cotton and Maribel Acosta. Cotton is North Charleston’s liaison to…
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Solar Atmospheres Opening First Southeastern Facility In Greenville County
October 1, 2014
$15 Million Investment Expected To Create 11 New Jobs GREENVILLE, SC – Solar Atmospheres, a leading commercial heat treating company, is establishing its first Southeastern operations in Greenville County to better…
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Fans can now become voting members of the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame
October 1, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) will be opening online voting for the 2015 South Carolina Collegiate Player of the Year Award and the 2015 Inductee…
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Greenville B-Cycle And Greenlink To Offer Fare-Free October
October 1, 2014
Greenville B-cycle and Greenlink Partner to Encourage Use of Buses and Bikes for Everyday Transportation GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville B-cycle and Greenlink are teaming up to offer “Fare-Free October” –…
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Orthopaedic Associates Welcomes Spine Specialist Dr. Chi Lim to its Team
October 1, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – Orthopaedic Associates, PA (OA) announced that Dr. Chi Lim recently joined its practice of nine physicians. Dr. Lim is a fellowship-trained spine specialist, focusing on the treatment of spine…
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Fans can now become voting members of the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame
October 1, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) will be opening online voting for the 2015 South Carolina Collegiate Player of the Year Award and the 2015 Inductee…
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C. Frank Hyatt Joins Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
September 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that C. Frank Hyatt has joined the company as a Sales Associate with the Jan Walker Team at the Greer office.…
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Roylco Celebrates 45 years in Business
September 30, 2014
ANDERSON, SC – ROYLCO LTD. announced its 45th birthday celebration this year! Roylco has been in business since 1969, starting in Waterloo, Canada before establishing a sister company (Roylco Inc.) in…
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Alumni Stanziones give $100,000 to ClemsonLIFE
September 30, 2014
CLEMSON, SC — The ClemsonLIFE (Learning is for Everyone) program will have additional growth opportunities thanks to a $100,000 gift from Clemson alumnus Bob Stanzione and his wife, Kaye. Kaye Stanzione (fourth…
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Economics professor participating in FCC Open Internet Roundtable
September 30, 2014
CLEMSON, SC — Clemson University economics professor Thomas Hazlett will participate Thursday on a Federal Communications Commission panel on the “Economics of Broadband: Market Successes and Market Failures.” The FCC Open Internet…
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Engineers gathered in Anderson focus on unsung hero of construction industry
September 30, 2014
Brick in the spotlight as Clemson University finishes building ‘hotbox’ CLEMSON, SC – Engineers from across the country are gathering today in Anderson to focus on a building material that…
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Clemson University to begin field experiments on nuclear-waste storage
September 30, 2014
More than 20 researchers to collaborate on study CLEMSON, SC – A team of more than 20 researchers from across the state will begin running field experiments at Clemson University…
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Three Agents Join the North Pleasantburg Office of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
September 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced the addition of three Sales Associates to its North Pleasantburg office. LeNelle Tanner, Reba Floore and Mandy Mashburn join…
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South Carolina Agent Joins National Big “I” Leadership Team
September 30, 2014
Jon Jensen of Spartanburg is newest member of the association’s executive committee. SPARTANBURG, SC – The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) is proud to…
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Boy Scouts Provide TLC for Cater’s Lake Rain Garden
September 30, 2014ANDERSON, SC – Thanks to Boy Scout Troop 84 out of Central Presbyterian Church, the rain garden at Cater’s Lake Park in Anderson, SC is looking great and functioning properly.…
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Greer Mayor Honors 91 Year Old in Meals on Wheels Volunteer of the Year Contest
September 30, 2014
GREER, SC – Greer Mayor Rick Danner, right, makes a proclamation at the Greer City Council meeting honoring Bruce Taylor, 91, as the first runner-up in the Meals on Wheels…
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EDTS Adds Netherton, Parrish to Expanding Technology Services Team
September 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Kevin Netherton has joined EDTS as a Business Technology Advisor, and Brandon Parrish has been added as a Senior Network Engineer at the rapidly growing IT firm,…
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SC Football Hall voting opens to the public
September 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) will be opening online voting for the 2015 South Carolina Collegiate Player of the Year Award and the 2015 Inductee…
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SC Football Hall voting opens to the public
September 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) will be opening online voting for the 2015 South Carolina Collegiate Player of the Year Award and the 2015 Inductee…
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EDTS Adds Netherton, Parrish to Expanding Technology Services Team
September 30, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Kevin Netherton has joined EDTS as a Business Technology Advisor, and Brandon Parrish has been added as a Senior Network Engineer at the rapidly growing IT firm,…
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Associated Builders and Contractors Honors Waldrop President and CEO with Kirby Award
September 29, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – The Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) has recognized and honored Bill Caldwell, president and CEO of Spartanburg-based Waldrop, Inc., with what the association…
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Jenny Weathers Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
September 29, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Jenny Weathers as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Prior to joining Coldwell Banker Caine, Weathers worked as a Design Engineer…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Spartanburg Welcomes Angela Halstead
September 29, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine welcomes Angela Halstead as a new commercial sales agent in the Spartanburg office. Halstead joins the Commercial team with 25 years of expertise in…
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Clemson University professor recognized for outstanding contributions to the chemical sciences
September 29, 2014
Anthony Guiseppi-Elie’s advances include chip to monitor blood loss CLEMSON, SC – One of the projects that helped a Clemson University professor secure a prestigious honor could allow doctors to…
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Greenwood Genetic Center Celebrates 40th Anniversary
September 29, 2014
Event celebrates the rich history and promising future of GGC GREENWOOD, SC – Faculty, board members and friends of the Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC) gathered Thursday evening at the Greenwood Federal…
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Restoration Institute recognized by Charleston Metro Chamber
September 29, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC — The Clemson University Restoration Institute in North Charleston received The Trailblazer Award from the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. CURI was recognized at the 2014 Honors Night Thursday at…
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Two Local Women to be Honored by Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands
September 26, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – The Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has just announced the names of the two women to be recognized at its second annual Boots…
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Greenville Tech Foundation Honors Three Local Entrepreneurs
September 26, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Tech Foundation honored three local entrepreneurs for their accomplishments in business and contributions to the prosperity of Upstate South Carolina at the Entrepreneurs Forum Gala…
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Book Signings for Boyanoski
September 26, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Author and Complete Public Relations President John Boyanoski will be signing several books in the Upstate over the next few weeks. His schedule includes: • Friday, October…
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I-77 Alliance Announces Fletcher as New CEO
September 26, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The I-77 Alliance, a newly formed regional economic development organization, has hired veteran economic developer Rich Fletcher as its first president/CEO. The alliance is a public-private organization…
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ZWO Promotes Chris Bradley to Associate Creative Director
September 26, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – ZWO [formerly Woodward & Zwolinski] has promoted Chris Bradley from art director to associate creative director. Hired initially as a designer, Bradley has been with ZWO since…
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Book Signings for Boyanoski
September 26, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Author and Complete Public Relations President John Boyanoski will be signing several books in the Upstate over the next few weeks. His schedule includes: • Friday, October…
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Wofford College receives $100,000 Mellon Grant to enhance writing, research, digital literacy
September 25, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – In its commitment to the preservation of the core of the liberal arts, Wofford College will use a $100,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to…
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City Reaches Settlement in Torres Case
September 25, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – At a hearing held this morning, The Honorable J. Michelle Childs, United States District Judge, approved a settlement reached between the City of Greenville and the family…
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Duke Energy creates $10 million Water Resources Fund for waterways in the Carolinas and neighboring states
September 24, 2014CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy announced the creation of a $10 million Water Resources Fund to benefit waterways across North Carolina and South Carolina. The fund will also be used to improve waterways downstream from…
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Woodlands at Furman Challenge sees leaderboard shake-up
September 24, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – A large turnout at the BMW Performance 2-Miler led to a major shake-up in the leaderboard for the 2014 Woodlands at Furman Challenge. Lee Cook of Greer was…
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Cal Collins Named Director of Property Management
September 24, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Lee Property Services welcomed Cal Collins, CPM as the Director of Property Management. Cal brings more than 20 years of property management expertise to the team. His…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Announces New SC Launch Companies
September 24, 2014Five Companies, One Resource Partner Accepted into Program CHARLESTON, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures today announced the acceptance of five new companies and one new Resource Partner into its SC Launch…
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South Carolina Unveils Statewide Obesity Action Plan
September 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Director Catherine Templeton and the South Carolina Obesity Council, today unveiled the state’s first-ever obesity action plan, SCaledown.org. A…
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