Plastic Products Company To Open New Facility In Oconee County
May 21, 2014$3.2 Million Investment Is Expected To Create 68 New Jobs COLUMBIA, SC – Plastic Products Company Inc. (PPC), a manufacturer of plastics and injection molding, has selected Oconee County for the…
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Plastic Products Company To Open New Facility In Oconee County
May 21, 2014$3.2 Million Investment Is Expected To Create 68 New Jobs COLUMBIA, SC – Plastic Products Company Inc. (PPC), a manufacturer of plastics and injection molding, has selected Oconee County for the…
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Gushue Joins Berkshire Hathaway C. Dan Joyner
May 20, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® announced that Catherine Gushue joined the company and serves as a Sales Associate at the Pleasantburg office. Gushue is a graduate…
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Georges Joins Berkshire Hathaway C. Dan Joyner
May 20, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS® announced that Sarah Jane Georges joined the company and serves as a Sales Associate with the MacDonald Team at the…
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Sayce and Gifford Complete Further Education
May 20, 2014
GREER, SC – Greer State Bank recognizes Beth Sayce, VP, Loan Administration of Greer State Bank and John Gifford, LPL Financial Advisor and Senior VP, Financial Services of Greer State Bank…
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Joy Kamees Promoted to Commercial/Consumer Lender
May 20, 2014
GREER, SC – May 20, 2014 – Greer State Bank announces the promotion of Joy Kamees as Commercial/Consumer Lender. Joy has been with the bank as a loan processor/consumer lender…
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Clemson graduate returns to lead industrial engineering department
May 20, 2014CLEMSON, SC – A Clemson University graduate is returning to his alma mater to lead the industrial engineering department in the midst of an enrollment boom and a $10-million expansion of its…
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Wells Fargo Survey: Small Business Optimism Continues to Slowly Improve
May 20, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Small business optimism continues to improve, and business owners are feeling more positive about the year ahead, according to the latest Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index. Overall, optimism…
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Wells Fargo Survey: Small Business Optimism Continues to Slowly Improve
May 20, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Small business optimism continues to improve, and business owners are feeling more positive about the year ahead, according to the latest Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index. Overall,…
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Cherry Bekaert Benefits Consulting Issues Affordable Care Act Survey
May 20, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Intended to gauge the Affordable Care Act’s (“ACA”) impact around the country, Cherry Bekaert Benefits Consulting LLC (“CBBC”) is proud to announce the launch of its Affordable Care Act…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Completes Over 7.4 Million Square Feet In Transactions In First Quarter; 2014 Q1 Volume Exceeds 2013 Q1
May 20, 2014RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the firm’s ten Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina offices completed 419 lease transactions totaling over 3,134,000 square…
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Avison Young Welcomes Anthony Rowland
May 19, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Avison Young welcomes Anthony Rowland as an Associate in Avison Young’s Greenville, SC office. Anthony specializes in commercial brokerage representing landlords, tenants, and investors in negotiations, consulting,…
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Furman Chemistry Professor Paul Wagenknecht Receives NSF Grant to Study Solar Energy
May 19, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Paul Wagenknecht, Furman University Professor of Chemistry, has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to support investigations into cheaper ways to convert solar…
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Five Hundred and Eighty Graduate at Tri-County’s Spring Commencement
May 19, 2014ANDERSON, SC – When Michelin announced in 2012 it would build a new Earthmover tire plant in Anderson County, Michelin Chairman and President Pete Selleck challenged his team to hire…
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Career Change Brings Multiple Jobs Offers for Mechatronics Graduate
May 19, 2014ANDERSON, SC – Licensed homebuilder Steve Sutton spent the better part of 2012 looking for a job. The housing market crash of 2007 initially didn’t affect the successful owner of…
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Greenville County Rec’s Waterparks Open May 24
May 19, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville County Rec’s waterparks will open this Saturday, May 24 through Memorial Day, May 26. Discovery Island at Southside Park and Otter Creek at Northside Park will open weekends only until…
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Wofford College confers degrees to 360 graduates
May 19, 2014Three honorary degrees, awards to be presented at 160th Commencement ceremony SPARTANBURG, SC – Dr. Nayef H. Samhat delivered his first Commencement address since becoming Wofford College’s president at the…
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“XLTE” Delivers Added Capacity to the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network in South Carolina
May 19, 2014
Doubles network capacity, faster peak speeds in more markets to enhance wireless service for customers GREEENVILLE, SC – Verizon Wireless has expanded its newest technology – known as XLTE –…
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“XLTE” Delivers Added Capacity to the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network in South Carolina
May 19, 2014Doubles network capacity, faster peak speeds in more markets to enhance wireless service for customers GREEENVILLE, SC – Verizon Wireless has expanded its newest technology – known as XLTE –…
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Voterheads Weekly Update – May 19
May 19, 2014Various fees could be up and down in Mauldin this week while Columbia continues its discussion to sell the old baseball stadium. Featured Items for this week SC – City of Columbia Tuesday,…
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Avison Young Retail Lease on N. Pleasantburg Drive
May 19, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that John Odom and Kyle Putnam represented MCRS Properties, LLC in the leasing of 1,400 SF of retail…
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Universidad Central de Bayamón, Sherman College Sign Transfer Agreement
May 19, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – Sherman College of Chiropractic and Universidad Central de Bayamón (UCB) in Puerto Rico recently signed a transfer agreement to simplify student admission into the doctor of chiropractic…
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Duke Energy Carolinas to Build Natural Gas Plant in South Carolina
May 19, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Duke Energy Carolinas announced today it will build and operate a 750-megawatt natural gas-fired combined cycle plant at the existing Lee Steam Station site in Anderson County,…
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Duke Energy Carolinas to build natural gas plant in South Carolina
May 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Duke Energy Carolinas announced today it will build and operate a 750-megawatt natural gas-fired combined cycle plant at the existing Lee Steam Station site in Anderson County,…
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Statement From Gov. Nikki Haley On April 2014 Unemployment Rate
May 16, 2014
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Nikki Haley today issued the following statement in response to South Carolina’s unemployment rate decreasing to 5.3 percent in April from 5.5 percent in March. This is…
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Statement From Gov. Nikki Haley On April 2014 Unemployment Rate
May 16, 2014
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Nikki Haley today issued the following statement in response to South Carolina’s unemployment rate decreasing to 5.3 percent in April from 5.5 percent in March. This is…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation April 2014
May 16, 2014
Unemployment Rate Decreases; Lowest Rate Since June 2001 COLUMBIA, SC The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 5.3 percent in April down from March’s rate of 5.5 percent. The…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation April 2014
May 16, 2014
Unemployment Rate Decreases; Lowest Rate Since June 2001 COLUMBIA, SC The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 5.3 percent in April down from March’s rate of 5.5 percent. The…
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Verizon Celebrates Employee Wellness at Annual 2K/5K Race
May 16, 2014The fourth annual “Rule the Road” event promotes employee wellness at Verizon’s Greenville Call Center. Community organizations received $45,000 from Verizon at the event. GREENVILLE, SC – Nearly 1,000 employees…
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SC Hispanic Chamber President Attends Cinco de Mayo at the White House
May 15, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – SC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce president, Evelyn Lugo, attended the Vice President’s and President’s Cinco de Mayo festivities at the Capitol last Monday. About forty people attended…
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Greenville Technical College Hosts Georgia Tech’s OSHA Training Institute
May 15, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College’s Corporate and Career Development division will host the Georgia Tech OSHA Training Institute in June with two classes offered. “Occupational Safety and Health Standards…
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Allen Smith selected as Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce’s next President and CEO
May 15, 2014Chamber Chair: New leader represents fresh ideas, creativity and track record of success SPARTANBURG, SC – A nationally recognized chamber executive with an established track record of stimulating significant gains…
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Greenville Technical College Offers Healthy Homes Training
May 15, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – May is Asthma Awareness Month, recognizing a disease that affects 25.5 million Americans. Healthy homes training, offered through the Corporate and Career Development division at Greenville Technical…
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EPA Proposes Updates to Emissions Standards for Refineries to Protect Nearby Neighborhoods
May 15, 2014Proposed steps will protect public health and improve air quality WASHINGTON, DC – After receiving input from stakeholders including community groups, industry and the states, the U.S. Environmental Protection…
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EPA Proposes Updates to Emissions Standards for Refineries to Protect Nearby Neighborhoods
May 15, 2014Proposed steps will protect public health and improve air quality WASHINGTON, DC – After receiving input from stakeholders including community groups, industry and the states, the U.S. Environmental Protection…
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Synesis International, Inc. Named Greenville Chamber’s May 2014 Small Business of the Month
May 15, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber is pleased to recognize Synesis International, Inc. as its May 2014 Small Business of the Month Award winner. President Ricardo Studart and several of his…
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Lindsay Builder Joins Nelson Mullins in Greenville
May 15, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Lindsay L. Builder has joined the Greenville office of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as an associate. He practices in the areas of professional liability defense,…
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Bank of America Makes Donation Tri-County Technical College’s Connect to College (C2C) program
May 15, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Bank of America Charitable Foundation made a $3,000 donation to Tri-County Technical College’s Connect to College (C2C) program. The funds are designated for textbooks for students in…
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Lori Hope Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Easley
May 15, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Lori Hope as a residential sales agent to its Easley office. Hope joins Coldwell Banker Caine with six years of real estate experience when…
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Simpsonville Resident Honors Fallen Hero Capt. Kimberly Hampton During 2014 Ruck To Remember
May 15, 2014SIMPSONVILLE, SC – Simpsonville resident Robin Darnell will honor Captain Kimberly Hampton of Easley SC, displaying the fallen hero’s picture and carrying her story to Arlington National Cemetery during the…
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Stormie Moore Reflects on Journey from High School Dropout to Honor Grad
May 15, 2014PENDLETON, SC – The last day of final exams for Tri-County Technical College associate degree nursing graduate Stormie Moore was tough. She wasn’t struggling with academics and last-minute projects, but…
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Ground-Breaking Program Launched to Aid Timber Harvesters and Haulers
May 15, 2014
Weyerhaeuser is the first company to sign agreement; urges others to join Originally issued by the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC GREENVILLE, SC – One of the…
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Electrolux Announces Additional $30 Million Investment in Anderson, SC
May 14, 2014Expansion to add advanced manufacturing; enhance capacity ANDERSON, SC – Electrolux announced today it is investing $30 million in its Anderson, S.C. manufacturing facility, which produces top-mount refrigerators as well…
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Bruce Yandle named Honorary Alumnus of Clemson University
May 14, 2014
CLEMSON, SC – Bruce Yandle, dean emeritus of the College of Business and Behavioral Science and Alumni Distinguished Professor Emeritus of economics, has been named an Honorary Alumnus of Clemson University by theClemson…
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Students choose accounting lecturer as 2014 Alumni Master Teacher
May 14, 2014CLEMSON – Clemson University students chose accounting senior lecturer J. Russell Madray as this year’s Alumni Master Teacher for outstanding undergraduate classroom instruction. The annual award is presented to a…
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Mumford Industries Announces Promotion of Two Employees
May 14, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Mumford Industries Inc. A Recycling Company with offices in Greenville SC and Ninety Six, SC is pleased to announce the internal promotion of two of their valued…
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Communities In Schools of South Carolina Announces Continued Improvement in Graduation Rates in New Report Released Today
May 14, 2014TV Ads by Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker Highlight Leading Reasons Why Kids Drop Out, Including Hunger, Homelessness, Lack of Medical Care COLUMBIA, SC – As kids around the country are graduating, Communities In…
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Communities In Schools of South Carolina Announces Continued Improvement in Graduation Rates in New Report Released Today
May 14, 2014TV Ads by Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker Highlight Leading Reasons Why Kids Drop Out, Including Hunger, Homelessness, Lack of Medical Care COLUMBIA, SC – As kids around the country are graduating, Communities In…
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Electrolux Investing Additional $30 Million In Anderson County Refrigerator Facility
May 14, 2014
Expansion To Add Advanced Manufacturing, Enhance Capacity ANDERSON, SC – Electrolux is investing $30 million over the next two years in its Anderson, S.C. manufacturing facility, which provides top-freezer refrigerators as…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Sells Facility for Hogan Construction Location
May 13, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of 10703 Old Anderson Highway in Powdersville, SC. Hogan Construction purchased the 6,539 sq.ft. office/warehouse building from Family Connection…
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