Verizon Launches Virtual Health Clinic
September 4, 2014
Patients suffering from simple ailments, such as the common cold or flu, can now seek professional care using an app on their smartphone, tablet or laptop. GREENVILLE, SC – Doctors may…
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Clemson University professor sees solar-energy revolution on the horizon
September 4, 2014
Dr. Rajendra Singh calls for new business model and policy changes CLEMSON, SC – A Clemson University professor will tell a group of experts gathered in Bangladesh on Friday that solar panels…
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Candas Glover Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg
September 4, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Candas Glover as a residential sales agent to its Spartanburg office. Glover joins Coldwell Banker Caine with 15 years of real estate…
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Annual Land Trust Day At Greenville’s Mast General Store Raises Thousands for Local Conservation Group Upstate Forever
September 4, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Since 2003, Mast General Stores throughout the Southeast have celebrated Land Trust Day, a “friend-raising” event that promotes local land trusts and highlights how these groups preserve…
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Greenville B-Cycle Expands System and Offers Discounted Annual Memberships
September 4, 2014
New Stations Installed at Greenville Zoo and Hughes Public Library at Heritage Green GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville B-cycle installed two new stations this week, expanding the bike share network…
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Healthy Organization Institute Welcomes Applications for 2015 Class
September 4, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – The Healthy Organization Institute (HOI) is now accepting applications for its 2015 class. The HOI, which was launched as a pilot program this year, is designed to…
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Evidence of forming planet discovered 335 light years from Earth
September 4, 2014
Team led by Clemson University astrophysicist publishes findingsCLEMSON, SC – An international team of scientists led by a Clemson University astrophysicist has discovered new evidence that planets are forming around…
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Healthy Organization Institute Welcomes Applications for 2015 Class
September 4, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – The Healthy Organization Institute (HOI) is now accepting applications for its 2015 class. The HOI, which was launched as a pilot program this year, is designed to…
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Logan Bagley joins United Community Bank’s Specialized Lending Team
September 4, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank welcomes experienced banker Logan Bagley to its Specialized Lending Team as Vice President, SBA Business Development Officer. Bagley will be based in the bank’s Greenville,…
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SCRA Technology Ventures Company Publishes Phase 2 Clinical Results
September 3, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – SCRA Technology Ventures’ SC Launch Portfolio Company FirstString Research has completed a recent Phase 2 clinical trial and will be featured in the prestigious Journal of Investigative Dermatology.…
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CBRE Greenville Talent Grows Through New Hires and Promotions
September 3, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate and investment firm, today announced that Tripp Sellers and Joe Cummings have joined the brokerage services team in Greenville, South Carolina.…
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Fall for Greenville Funds Local Projects Through Grant Program
September 3, 2014
Four nonprofits benefit from success of 2013 festival GREENVILLE, SC – Fall for Greenville board members presented $35,000 to four local nonprofit organizations. With the success of the 2013 festival, local…
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The Cliffs Enhances Award-Winning Keowee Falls Golf Course
September 3, 2014Greens conversion, facility upgrades revitalize playing experience on one of its two Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses SALEM, SC – The Cliffs announced the re-opening of The Cliffs at Keowee…
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Bridges to be repaired with yes vote this November
September 3, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Bridges make up a key portion of a massive infrastructure project that will be completed if voters pass a referendum this November. The Citizens for a Better…
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Ten at the Top Announces Panelists for Upstate Regional Summit
September 3, 2014Registration approaches maximum capacity, with more than 800 expected attendees GREENVILLE, SC – With three weeks until Ten at the Top hosts its Upstate Regional Summit – “Re-Checking Our…
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10-x Group to provide PR & Content Marketing for Ob Hospitalist Group
September 3, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Ob Hospitalist Group (OBHG) recently appointed Greenville SC-based 10-x Group as a PR/Content Consultant. Rollins and her team will be producing strategic analysis, public relations and content…
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Jeffrey M. Griffin Joins St. Francis Cardiovascular & Thoracic Associates
September 3, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – St. Francis Cardiovascular & Thoracic Associates is pleased to announce the addition of Jeffrey M. Griffin to their medical team. Griffin earned his Doctor of Medicine from…
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The SCEA Recommends Bakari Sellers for Lt. Governor
September 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Education Association (The SCEA) announced today that it is recommending State Rep. Bakari T. Sellers in the race for South Carolina Lieutenant Governor. “An…
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Professor emeritus wins two professional honors 11 years after retirement
September 3, 2014
Medal and fellowship awarded to Clemson University’s Les Grady CLEMSON, SC – It’s extraordinary enough to win two professional honors a few days apart, but Les Grady did it 11…
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Providence Home Care of South Carolina expanding Greenville County offices
September 3, 2014
$2.9 million investment expected to create 167 new jobs GREENVILLE, SC – Providence Home Care of SC, a healthcare services provider, is expanding its South Carolina presence due to increased demand…
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FinTrust Hires Caitlin Lacey
September 3, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – FinTrust Investment Advisors is pleased to announce the addition of Caitlin Lacey as Marketing and Office Coordinator. Lacey will be responsible for managing the social media and marketing…
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Providence Home Care of South Carolina expanding Greenville County offices
September 3, 2014
$2.9 million investment expected to create 167 new jobs GREENVILLE, SC – Providence Home Care of SC, a healthcare services provider, is expanding its South Carolina presence due to increased demand…
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Professor emeritus wins two professional honors 11 years after retirement
September 3, 2014
Medal and fellowship awarded to Clemson University’s Les Grady CLEMSON, SC – It’s extraordinary enough to win two professional honors a few days apart, but Les Grady did it 11…
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Bridges to be repaired with yes vote this November
September 3, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Bridges make up a key portion of a massive infrastructure project that will be completed if voters pass a referendum this November. The Citizens for a Better…
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Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy Awarded $330,000 NIH Grant
September 2, 2014
CLINTON, SC – Presbyterian College is proud to announce that PC School of Pharmacy (PCSP) Associate Professor and Director of Research Dr. Edgar Alfonso Romero-Sandoval has been awarded a R15…
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Parker Poe Assists Viva Recycling of South Carolina in Anderson Expansion
September 2, 2014ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – Parker Poe has again helped Viva Recycling of South Carolina enhance its ability to create jobs and recycled products from millions of used tires a year.…
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Girl Scouts Calls for New Members and Volunteers to Join the Fun
September 2, 2014
New research shows majority of parents see benefits for daughters; majority of volunteers feel experience has helped them personally and professionally. GREENVILLE, SC – Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains…
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Scotty Roberson Leads Field Sobriety Testing Course in Atlanta
September 2, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Scotty Roberson, Staff Investigator for DUI Attorney Steve Sumner, helped lead the “Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Course” (NHTSA) in Atlanta earlier this month. Roberson was invited to…
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Tri-County’s Licensed Practical Nursing Program Receives Continued Eight-Year Accreditation
September 2, 2014
EASLEY, SC – Tri-County Technical College’s Licensed Practical Nursing program received a continued eight-year accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) at its July meeting. This is…
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Coldwell Banker Caine Names Upstate’s Top Producers from June and July
September 2, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – August 20, 2014 – 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…
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Business Leaders Gather To Urge Support For Reauthorization of Export-Import Bank
September 1, 2014
Bank critical to economic development, jobs ROCK HILL, SC – Business leaders from GE, Morrison Textile Machinery, Honeywell and Boeing joined the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, York County Regional Chamber…
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IT Provider EDTS Expands Team With Three New Professionals
August 29, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Building on its recent ranking as one of North America’s Top 100 managed IT service providers, rapidly growing IT firm EDTS is further expanding its talent pool…
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Dr. Perry Halushka, Dean Emeritus MUSC, to Deliver GSSM Convocation Address
August 29, 2014HARTSVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce Dr. Perry Halushka, Distinguished University Professor and Dean Emeritus, College of Graduate Studies, MUSC,…
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Coalition seeks donors for Spartanburg playground build
August 29, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – Area businesses and individuals are invited to join Select Health of South Carolina, AmeriHealth Caritas Partnership, City of Spartanburg and the Marcus Lattimore Foundation in building a…
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Local Red Cross to Benefit from Greer State Bank Social Media Campaign
August 29, 2014Local Red Cross will receive $2 for each “Like” Greer State Bank receives on its Facebook page GREER, SC – Greer State Bank launches social media campaign to raise…
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Walhalla Native Named Veterinarian/Lecturer at Tri-County
August 29, 2014PENDLETON, SC – Walhalla native Dr. Jennifer Nichole Chavis (nee Albertson) returned home to the Upstate this month to accept the position of veterinarian/ lecturer for Tri-County Technical College’s Veterinary…
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IT Provider EDTS Expands Team With Three New Professionals
August 29, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Building on its recent ranking as one of North America’s Top 100 managed IT service providers, rapidly growing IT firm EDTS is further expanding its talent pool…
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Direct Travel Names John Townes Vice President of Business Development
August 28, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Direct Travel, a leading provider of travel management services in the U.S., announces the appointment of industry veteran John Townes as Vice President of Business Development. With over 34…
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Friends of the Greenville Zoo adds new board members
August 28, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Eric Jarinko and Chris Manley are the newest members of the Friends of the Greenville Zoo Board. Manley is the managing partner of Engenius, a Greenvile-based web…
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DNA Creative Communications Recognized at SCIABC Palmetto Awards
August 28, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA) received four awards from the South Carolina chapter of International Association of Business Communicators (SCIABC) on August 26, in Columbia, S.C. DNA was…
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U.S. Chamber: South Carolina Businesses Rely on the Export-Import Bank
August 27, 2014By Stefanie Holland U.S. Chamber’s Director of International Policy There’s a little-known agency that’s helped South Carolina in a big way. It has created jobs, supported the economy, and enabled…
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Municipal Association of SC Rolls Out Expanded On-Demand Training for Elected Officials
August 27, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Getting a new job typically means getting trained on the specifics of that job. But when someone is elected to a local office, such as mayor or…
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Green Cloud and Accordant to Provide 2000 Virtual Desktops to ESA
August 27, 2014
Greenville, SC – Green Cloud Technologies, a Cloud technology solutions provider, and Accordant Technology Inc., a managed service provider and partner, announced a new five-year technology services agreement to implement…
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Ruhlamat America Inc. Establishes U.S. Operations In Greenville County
August 27, 2014Investment Expected To Create 35 New Jobs COLUMBIA, SC – ruhlamat America Inc., a designer and manufacturer of top tier customized automation equipment intent on accelerating its growth in North…
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Duke Energy files Keowee-Toxaway license application
August 27, 2014CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy tfiled with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) an application for a new license for the Keowee-Toxaway Hydroelectric Project in South Carolina. The license would…
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BJU Announces The Beginning Of Its 88th Academic Year
August 27, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Bob Jones University will begin its 88th academic year and its 68th year in Greenville with opening exercises and evangelistic services Sept. 1 and 2 in the Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium (FMA). Student…
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C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS Tops Rankings in South Region in Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Network
August 27, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS continues to rank at the top of real estate companies in Berkshire Hathaway’s U.S. South Region, which spans from the Carolinas…
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Wells Fargo Names Rick Redden Lead Region President for the Carolinas
August 27, 2014
Veteran business, community leader assumes responsibility for 5,100 team members, 460 stores across North Carolina and South Carolina CHARLOTTE, NC – Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) has named…
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Delta Power Equipment Launches Next-Generation 5000 Series Table Saws
August 27, 2014ANDERSON, SC – DELTA Power Equipment Corporation (DELTA) – www.deltamachinery.com – expands its leading table saw solutions with the launch of the 5000 Series of 10 in. table saws. Woodworkers looking to advance…
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Furman University Team Wins Drone Competition
August 27, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – A Furman University team led by physics professor John Conrad won first place in the Drone Prize 2014 competition which was held Aug. 22-24 in Oregon. Carried…
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