Nominations Open for 8th Annual Excellence In Workplace Diversity Awards
June 27, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – June 26, 2012 – Nominations are now open for the 8th Annual Excellence in Workplace Diversity Awards, recognizing businesses’ significant contributions to moving South Carolina forward in…
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Upstate Non-profit Announces New Identity for the Organization
June 27, 2012Greenville Housing Fund becomes CommunityWorks Carolina GREENVILLE, SC – June 27, 2012 – Greenville Housing Fund (GHF) announced at a celebratory open house event that it has outgrown its former…
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Asbury Hills Unveils New Lakeside Chapel
June 25, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – June 25, 2012 – Asbury Hills Camp and Retreat Center unveiled its newest addition, a lakeside chapel, to the public at a dedication ceremony on June 3,…
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Homes of Hope CEO Obtains Economic Development Achievements
June 25, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – June 25, 2012 – On June 6, 2012 Don Oglesby, CEO/President of Homes of Hope, received certification as an Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) from the National…
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SC Ports Plans $147 Million in Capital Spending for Year, 8% Container Growth
June 18, 2012Charleston Container Volume Up 10% in May CHARLESTON, SC – June 18, 2012 – On the heels of a 10 percent increasein container volume last month, the South Carolina Ports…
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SC Chamber Accepting Applications for S.C. Big 50
June 13, 2012Applications due Aug. 10 for ranking of the state’s largest employers COLUMBIA, SC – June 13, 2012 – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce,the state’s unified voice of business, is…
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SC Chamber Accepting Applications for S.C. Big 50
June 13, 2012Applications due Aug. 10 for ranking of the state’s largest employers COLUMBIA, SC – June 13, 2012 – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce,the state’s unified voice of business, is…
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S.C. Chamber Associate Named Association Executive of the Year
June 5, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – June 5, 2012 – Tish Anderson, associate vice presidentof programs and events at the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, hasbeen named the 2012 Association Executive of the…
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‘Ask a Doctor,’ Recognition of Colon Cancer Survivors to Highlight Drive Game
May 30, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – May 30, 2012 – Have a question for a doctor about colon cancer or the importance of preventive screenings? Ready to make a commitment to undergo a…
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Heritage Funeral Home Sponsors American Veterans Traveling Tribute
May 23, 2012Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall Comes to Greenville Next Month SIMPSONVILLE, SC – May 22, 2012 – Heritage Funeral Home is teaming up with the Nashville Connection – Heroes Salute to…
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SC Environmental Conference Recognizes ReWa Employees
May 22, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – May 21, 2012 – At the 2011 South Carolina Environmental Conference (SCEC), Renewable Water Resources (ReWa)’s Engineering Manager and Technician received top annual awards, and its four-member…
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Heritage Funeral Home Sponsors American Veterans Traveling Tribute
May 21, 2012Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall Comes to Greenville Next Month SIMPSONVILLE, SC – May 21, 2012 – Heritage Funeral Home is teaming up with the Nashville Connection – Heroes Salute to…
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Ten At The Top Releases New Regional Tool Kit
May 17, 2012UPSTATE, SC – May 17, 2012 – Ten at the Top, in partnership with the Clemson University School of Planning, Development, Preservation and Landscape Architecture, has released a new “Regional…
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Container Traffic at SC Ports Up 8% in April
May 16, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – May 16, 2012 – Container volume in the Port ofCharleston rose nearly 8 percent last month over 2011 levels, in resultsannounced during the South Carolina Ports Authority’s…
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TPM Earns Autodesk Consulting Specialization
May 16, 2012Autodesk Partner Now Providing Consulting Services and Expertise for the AEC Industry GREENVILLE, SC – May 16, 2012 – TPM, a solutions provider for the AEC industry, today announced that it…
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Fred Powell Joins Homeowners Mortgage as Senior Vice President
May 15, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 15, 2012 – Fred Powell is the newest member of the Homeowners Mortgage Enterprises leadership team. Powell will serve as Senior Vice President of Retail Sales…
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Welch Promoted to Regional Manager at Homeowners Mortgage
May 8, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 8, 2012 – Wonida Welch is new regional manager at Homeowners Mortgage Enterprises. She most recently served as branch manager and mortgage loan originator with the…
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Homeowners Mortgage Welcomes New Managing Director
May 8, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 8, 2012 – Spence Cosby has joined Homeowners Mortgage Enterprises as Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer. Cosby will help to lead the full-service, mortgage-banking company…
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SCPRSA Recognizes Debbie Nelson with George L. Johnson Community Spirit Award
May 7, 2012DNA’s Project Rx Wins SCPRSA’s Public Service Award for Second Consecutive Year GREENVILLE, SC – May 7, 2012 – The South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America…
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Prioritizing Play for Children: Non-Profit Organization KaBOOM! Names Greenville Among 213 “Playful City USA” Communities
May 2, 2012Communities Recognized for Fighting Play Deficit by Implementing Pro-Play Policies WASHINGTON, DC – May 2, 2012 – Today’s children spend less time playing outside than any previous generation, but 213 cities…
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Fourth Drug Take-Back Event Collects 2,824 Lbs of Medication
May 1, 2012Project Rx & DEA Successfully Continue Proper Disposal campaigns GREENVILLE, SC – May 1, 2012 – Project Rx: A River Remedy, a community-driven medication collection, held its fourth event collecting…
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Greenville Water Announces New Hires & Promotion
April 27, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – April 27, 2012 – Greenville Water is pleased to make the following announcements of new hires and promotions. Ben Rankin, P.E., joined Greenville Water as Senior Engineer.…
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Greenville Tech student awarded Bronze Star for heroic action
April 18, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – April 18, 2012 – Ricardo Sebastian, a student at Greenville Technical College, was recently awarded a Bronze Star for heroic action in combat operations while serving in…
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Greenville National Walk @ Lunch Day Celebration Set for Falls Park
April 12, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – April 12, 2012 – Many Americans struggle to fit regular exercise into their busy schedules. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina says a 30-minute walk during the lunch…
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SC Business Week Now Accepting Applications and Sponsorships
April 10, 20122012 Business Week Presented by South Carolina Cable Television Association COLUMBIA, SC – April 10. 2012 – Student applications andsponsorships are being accepted for the prestigious South CarolinaBusiness Week, July…
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SC Business Week Now Accepting Applications and Sponsorships
April 10, 20122012 Business Week Presented by South Carolina Cable Television Association COLUMBIA, SC – April 10. 2012 – Student applications andsponsorships are being accepted for the prestigious South CarolinaBusiness Week, July…
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OnSite Power Services provides Emergency Generator Services to SC, NC and GA
April 6, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – April 5, 2012 – The Midlands welcomes OnSite Power Services, LLC and its Owner, Mark T. Bullock as a leading provider of emergency generator services, sales, and…
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ShalomFest'12 Releases Schedule of Events for April 15
April 4, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – April 4, 2012 – ShalomFest’12—the Upstate’s only Jewish cultural and food festival, scheduled for Sunday, April 15th—has expanded its cultural events and food offerings for the free…
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SC Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt to Receive 2012 Global Vision Award
April 2, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – April 2, 2012 – The Columbia World Affairs announcesthat Robert M. “Bobby” Hitt III, South Carolina Secretary of Commerce,will receive the 2012 Global Vision Award. Hitt will…
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Clemson Language and International Trade Conference to explore 'Business Without Borders'
March 30, 2012CLEMSON, SC – March 29, 2012 – Language andInternational Trade Conference Wednesday, April 4, at the HendrixStudent Center. Focusing on the theme “Business Without Borders,” thisyear’s conference features speakers from…
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Renewable Water Resources Receives SC Chamber of Commerce Safety Awards
March 29, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – March 29, 2012 – Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) is proud to recognize all of its plants and facilities for winning 2011 South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Safety…
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Governor’s Mansion lit blue as part of 2012 Light the Way Campaign
March 22, 2012First Gentleman Michael Haley raises awareness of Down syndrome, cognitive research COLUMBIA, SC – March 22, 2012 – First Gentleman Michael Haley lit theSouth Carolina Governor’s Mansion blue last night to…
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Celebrate the arrival of spring at Navitat Canopy Adventures in N.C. mountains
March 22, 2012ASHEVILLE, NC – March 22, 2012 – Spring is here in the North Carolina mountains, and it’s a great time to take to the trees at NAVITAT Canopy Adventures. The…
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SC Ports' February Container Volume up 9%, Breakbulk Up 118%
March 20, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – March 20, 2012 – Containervolume in the Port of Charleston rose 9.2 percent inFebruary compared to the same month last year, inresults announced at the regular meeting…
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Southern Region Still Has Work to Do on Adolescent Sexual Health
March 19, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – March 19, 2012 – Two key advocacy and educationorganizations in South Carolina are joining 20 organizations across 10southern states to call for improved sexual health education in…
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HUD Awards$185,000 in Counseling Grants to Help Families Find and Keep Housing in SC
March 19, 2012HUD funding critical to support six counseling agencies in South Carolina COLUMBIA,SC – March 19, 2012 – As part of its continuing effort to help familiesfind decent housing and to…
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Palmetto Poison Center Observes National Poison Prevention Week
March 19, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – March 19, 2012 – Each year more than 2 million callsare received at Poison Centers nationwide. The Palmetto Poison Centerreceived over 35,000 calls in 2011 from all…
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Furman Graduate, UVA Professor Wins Bancroft Prize for Book
March 19, 2012Brown-Nagin is native of Troy and graduate of Greenwood High School GREENVILLE, SC – March 19, 2012 – Tomiko Brown-Nagin, a 1992 Furman University graduate who teaches law and history…
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Windsor/Aughtry Co. Relocating to Main @ Broad
March 16, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – March 16, 2012 – Windsor/Aughtry Company, Inc., a full-service real estate firm based in Greenville, S.C., is relocating to Main @ Broad on South Main Street across…
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Verizon Holds Children's Book Drive to Benefit The Children's Museum of the Upstate
March 14, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – March 14, 2012 – Verizon Wireless is accepting new or gently used children’s books at nine Communications Stores from March 10 through March 30 to benefit the early…
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City Kicks Off 2012 Downtown Event Series this Week
March 14, 2012Popular weekly series adds regional and national touring bands to lineup GREENVILLE, SC – March 14, 2012 – The City of Greenville kicks off its Downtown Event Series this week with…
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Officials Join Tri-County Technical College to Break Ground on QuickJobs Development Center in Anderson
March 12, 2012ANDERSON, SC – March 12, 2012 – Legislators, county council members and government leaders joined Tri-County Technical College officials to break ground for the Anderson QuickJobs Development Center located across…
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Duke Energy Initiates Recreation Surveys at Lake Public Access Areas
March 12, 2012SENECA, SC – Boaters and outdoor enthusiasts using public recreation access areas on Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee may be asked to participate in surveys designed to gather feedback on…
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BlueCross Issues National Walk @ Lunch Day Challenge to S.C. Employers
March 12, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – March 12, 2012 – BlueCross BlueShield of SouthCarolina is challenging other South Carolina companies to follow itslead and hold lunchtime walks for their employees on National Walk…
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Heather Ricard Promoted to Director of Risk Management Services for the Municipal Association of SC
March 8, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – March 8, 2012 – Heather Ricard is the new director of Risk Management Services at the Municipal Association of South Carolina. Formerly CFO andassistant director for Risk…
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Clemson driving sustainability, workforce development, leaders tell conference
March 7, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – March 7, 2012 – From the Upstate to the coast, Clemson University isdriving research and workforce development that will help keep thebrightest students in South Carolina and…
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City of Greenville Announces Spring Recreation Schedule
March 7, 2012Parks and Recreation Department to offer a variety of youth and adult programs GREENVILLE, SC – The City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Department announced this week its new spring…
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Greenville Housing Fund Launches Upstate Pilot Microloan Program
March 6, 2012BB&T invests in program to create new opportunities for low-income and minority-owned microenterprises GREENVILLE, SC – March 6, 2012 – Greenville Housing Fund (GHF) announced today that it has successfully…
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City and Partners Announce Plans for a More Sustainable Greenville
March 2, 2012$1.8 million planning study underway for Greenville’s west side GREENVILLE, SC – March 2, 2012 – The city of Greenville kickedoff Connections for Sustainability, a comprehensive planning effort thatis aimed…
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Bojangles’ to Honor Oconee School District Teacher of the Year
February 27, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – February 27, 2012 – Bojangles’ Continues Support of Public Education in South Carolina, Will Donate Thousands of Books to Public Schools in Honor of Teachers of the Year.…
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