Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Completes Over 1.6msf In Transactions; 2014 Volume Exceeds $619m
June 16, 2014RICHMOND, VA – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the firm’s ten Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina offices completed 150 lease transactions totaling over 1,189,120 square feet and…
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Furman Professor Receives Fulbright Scholarship
June 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC — Furman University Earth and Environmental Sciences professor Brannon Andersen has been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship for teaching and research at the University of Zadar in Croatia during…
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New JEDA Bonds Lower Interest Load for Southern Wesleyan
June 16, 2014
Retains 310 Existing Jobs CENTRAL, SC – Southern Wesleyan University is using a $9,279,000 revenue bond issued through the S.C. Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) to reduce its debt and further…
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Greenville Technical College Student Excels in Business Simulation Exercise
June 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Taylor Ledford, a Management student at Greenville Technical College, was part of a team that competed near the top of the international GLO-BUS competition. After the semester…
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Engenius Brings in Summer Interns
June 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Peter Peckarsky and Brooks Manley are spending the summer learning about content marketing strategy with Engenius, a local web development and marketing firm. Peckarsky is a graduate…
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AAF Greenville Accepts National Club & President of the Year Awards at AAF National Convention in Boca Raton
June 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC — The American Advertising Federation of Greenville (AAF Greenville) outgoing President Whitney Hanna, incoming President Julia Boisvert and incoming President-Elect Allyson Seitzer traveled to Boca Raton, Fla., to accept awards at the…
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ZWO Completes Pro-Bono 10-Year Anniversary Campaign for Hoops of Hope
June 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – ZWO [formerly Woodward & Zwolinski] has completed a pro-bono anniversary campaign for Hoops of Hope, a global fundraising organization that raises money through basketball free-throw marathons held all…
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Governor Signs Charter School Bill – Creating Pathways to High Quality Charter School Growth
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Haley signed the House Bill H3853 into law on Thursday, June 12, 2014 refining the procedures of starting and closing public charter schools in South Carolina…
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Governor Signs Charter School Bill – Creating Pathways to High Quality Charter School Growth
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Haley signed the House Bill H3853 into law on Thursday, June 12, 2014 refining the procedures of starting and closing public charter schools in South Carolina…
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Secretary Richard W. Riley and four others to receive 2014 NAACP Presidential Citation
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP will present former U.S. Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley with its coveted Presidential Citation at the annual Freedom Fund Celebration…
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Secretary Richard W. Riley and four others to receive 2014 NAACP Presidential Citation
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP will present former U.S. Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley with its coveted Presidential Citation at the annual Freedom Fund Celebration…
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Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) Welcomes New Team Member
June 16, 2014
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) today announced the addition of Megan Grubbs as the company’s newest team member. As an Assistant Account Executive, Grubbs will support digital content strategy,…
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Lima One Capital Selects JDPR as PR Agency of Record
June 16, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC — Lima One Capital, which specializes in hard money lending for residential real estate investors, has announced that Greenville-based Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) will serve as its PR agency of…
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Senator Tim Scott Continues to Press For Answers from the Department of Veterans Affairs For South Carolina’s Veterans
June 16, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – On the heels of the Senate passage of bi-partisan legislation to strengthen access for veterans to health care services and reform the Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S.…
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Senator Tim Scott Continues to Press For Answers from the Department of Veterans Affairs For South Carolina’s Veterans
June 16, 2014WASHINGTON, DC – On the heels of the Senate passage of bi-partisan legislation to strengthen access for veterans to health care services and reform the Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S.…
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Jackson Lewis Greenville Attorneys Awarded for Excellence
June 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Managing Shareholder of Jackson Lewis PC’s Greenville office, Stephanie E. Lewis, and Shareholders Ashley B. Abel, Andreas N. Satterfield, Jr., and Sandi R. Wilson, were selected…
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Beloved Elephant Passes Away En Route To Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
June 15, 2014
Age-related conditions likely cause Joni’s death GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Zoo and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are mourning the loss of Joni (known to the community as “Joy”), a beloved 44-year-old elderly…
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Eckstrom earns promotion in State Guard
June 15, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – State Comptroller Richard Eckstrom has been promoted to the rank of Major General with the S.C. State Guard. Eckstrom, who previously held the rank of Brigadier General,…
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Eckstrom earns promotion in State Guard
June 15, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – State Comptroller Richard Eckstrom has been promoted to the rank of Major General with the S.C. State Guard. Eckstrom, who previously held the rank of Brigadier General,…
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Self Regional Healthcare Funds Autism and Cancer Genetic Research
June 15, 2014Greenwood Genetic Center and Clemson University Begin Collaboration on Projects GREENWOOD, SC – Following much behind-the-scenes planning and several recent public announcements, the work of the Greenwood Genetic Center/Clemson University research and…
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LCK’s Mickey Layden Appointed Chair of the Board of Directors of Midlands Housing Alliance (Transitions)
June 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Mickey Layden has recently been appointed by the Midlands Housing Alliance (Transitions) to serve as Chair of the Board of Directors. In the past, Layden has served…
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LCK’s Mickey Layden Appointed Chair of the Board of Directors of Midlands Housing Alliance (Transitions)
June 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Mickey Layden has recently been appointed by the Midlands Housing Alliance (Transitions) to serve as Chair of the Board of Directors. In the past, Layden has served…
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Pioneering Researcher Bookends Year with Two Honors
June 12, 2014CLEMSON, SC – A Clemson University senior lecturer who helped improve the understanding of thermal hydraulics as France became a world leader in nuclear power is looking forward to fall…
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Columbia Attorney Michael C. Greene Appointed to South Carolina Panel for Dietetics
June 12, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Gignilliat, Savitz & Bettis, LLP, is pleased to announce that Michael C. Greene has been appointed to the South Carolina Panel for Dietetics. Greene fills the general…
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Columbia Attorney Michael C. Greene Appointed to South Carolina Panel for Dietetics
June 12, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Gignilliat, Savitz & Bettis, LLP, is pleased to announce that Michael C. Greene has been appointed to the South Carolina Panel for Dietetics. Greene fills the general…
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Greer Bancshares Incorporated Reports: Partial Repurchase of TARP Preferred Stock
June 12, 2014
GREER, SC – Greer Bancshares Incorporated, the parent company of Greer State Bank, today announces that it has repurchased $1,980,000 of its TARP preferred stock from the US Treasury. The…
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United Community Bank Breaks Ground for Construction of New Greenville, SC Office
June 11, 2014
Augusta Road Location to Feature Pocket Park, Community Space GREENVILLE, SC – Construction is underway for a new United Community Bank retail location at 1400 Augusta Street. “United Community Bank…
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Liquid Catering announces 2014 summer interns
June 11, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Liquid Catering, the Upstate’s only event bartending service, has brought in two interns for the summer. Catie O’Neil will serve as a sales and marketing intern and…
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Jay Sinsley Joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
June 11, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Jay Sinsley as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Prior to joining Coldwell Banker Caine, Sinsley was the owner and attorney…
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First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc. Chairman and CEO Jim B. Apple Announces Retirement
June 11, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – First Citizens today announced that Jim Apple, chairman and CEO of First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc., headquartered in Columbia, S.C., plans to retire at the time of the bank’s…
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First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc. Chairman and CEO Jim B. Apple Announces Retirement
June 11, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – First Citizens today announced that Jim Apple, chairman and CEO of First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc., headquartered in Columbia, S.C., plans to retire at the time of the bank’s…
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KI Logistics expanding South Carolina operations
June 11, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – KI Logistics, a division of Kimura, Inc. a subsidiary of global logistics leader Kimura Unity, will expand its new North American headquarters and major logistics facility in South…
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Green Cloud Releases New Enterprise Cloud Solutions
June 11, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Green Cloud Technologies, a channel only Cloud technology solutions provider, has released a full suite of enterprise cloud solutions, including a private cloud, SAN-to-SAN replication with full…
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Southern First Bank Promotes Starnes to EVP
June 11, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces the promotion of Mr. Jason Starnes to Executive Vice President of Southern First Bank. Starnes joined…
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Dana Spadafora Joins GreenWood, Inc. as Director of Human Resources
June 11, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, operations and construction solutions provider, has hired Dana Spadafora as Director of Human Resources. In this role, Dana is responsible for overall…
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Professional Soldier Soiree
June 11, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Upstate Paralegal Association (SCUPA) and Legal Staff Professionals of Greenville (LSPG) are hosting “Greenville’s Inaugural Professional Soldier Soiree.” This will be a semi-formal event…
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New Board Members Coming to Play at TCMU
June 11, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – It’s an exciting time for The Children’s Museum of the Upstate (TCMU) as they usher in the following experienced community leaders as board members. Chase Eldridge is…
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Kilgore Joins Radium Architecture
June 11, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Radium Architecture is pleased to announce that G. Scott Kilgore, AIA, has joined the firm as Principal/Shareholder. Kilgore is a veteran architect with over 36 years of…
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NEXT High School Board Announces Formal Search for CEO
June 11, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Board of NEXT High School, a free, public high school bringing an innovative model of individualized education using project-based learning coupled with online delivered instruction, announced today…
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NEXT High School Board Announces Formal Search for CEO
June 11, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Board of NEXT High School, a free, public high school bringing an innovative model of individualized education using project-based learning coupled with online delivered instruction, announced today…
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Clemson Bestows Highest Honor on Trustee, Professor Emeritus
June 11, 2014CLEMSON, SC — Clemson University is recognizing a trustee and a retired professor with its highest public honor. Ellison Smyth McKissick III of Greenville and Jerome V. Reel Jr. of…
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Victoria Kirby Joins Furman University as Director of Corporate and Professional Development
June 11, 2014GREENVILLE, SC—Victoria Kirby has been named Director of the Center for Corporate and Professional Development at Furman University. The Center offers customized training and performance consulting services that helps organizations…
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CreateAthon Co-Founders Cathy Monetti and Teresa Coles Receive Community Spirit Award from Statewide Public Relations Society
June 11, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Cathy Monetti and Teresa Coles, the co-founders of CreateAthon, have received the George L. Johnson Community Spirit Award from the South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society…
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CreateAthon Co-Founders Cathy Monetti and Teresa Coles Receive Community Spirit Award from Statewide Public Relations Society
June 11, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Cathy Monetti and Teresa Coles, the co-founders of CreateAthon, have received the George L. Johnson Community Spirit Award from the South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society…
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Esys Automation Joins Impressive Roster of CU-ICAR Campus Partners
June 11, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC — Esys Automation expands its North American operations to the Southeast Region by establishing an office at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR). Headquartered in Auburn Hills,…
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First Citizens BancShares and First Citizens Bancorporation Announce Merger Agreement
June 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCNCA) and First Citizens Bancorporation today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement. The agreement provides for the merger of Columbia, S.C.-based First Citizens Bancorporation and…
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Ultimate Comfort and Sophisticated Style Highlight Eyewear Additions at Greenville EyeCare
June 10, 2014
Bausch + Lomb ULTRA Contact Lenses, AIR OPTIX COLORS Contact Lenses, Bobbi Brown and Fendi Designer Frames Now Available in Optical Center GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville EyeCare Associates, a provider…
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GE Breaks Ground In Greenville County, Investing $400 Million
June 10, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – General Electric (GE) today broke ground on a new, state-of-the-art Power & Water advanced manufacturing facility, announcing plans to invest $400 million and create more than 80 new jobs…
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GE Breaks Ground In Greenville County, Investing $400 Million
June 10, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – General Electric (GE) today broke ground on a new, state-of-the-art Power & Water advanced manufacturing facility, announcing plans to invest $400 million and create more than 80 new jobs…
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Greenville Health System Pilots Wireless-Powered Diabetes Management Solution
June 10, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – South Carolina’s largest health system is pioneering the use of the world’s first cellular-enabled blood glucose management system. Greenville Health System has signed on to use the Telcare…
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