Top Grossing Movies – May 15
May 15, 2017Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 05/12/2017 to 05/18/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 PG13 Disney 2…
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Gaffney Lewis & Edwards law firm adds associate to Columbia office
May 15, 2017The law firm of Gaffney Lewis & Edwards announced that attorney Nashiba Boyd has joined the firm in its Columbia, South Carolina office. “We are excited to have Nashiba join…
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Mashburn leadership transitions as CEO retires
May 15, 2017Mashburn Construction Company announces the official retirement of its founder, Harry L. Mashburn. Mr. Mashburn started the company in the study of his home over 40 years ago. The company’s…
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Mashburn leadership transitions as CEO retires
May 15, 2017Mashburn Construction Company announces the official retirement of its founder, Harry L. Mashburn. Mr. Mashburn started the company in the study of his home over 40 years ago. The company’s…
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Taxiway improvements now complete
May 15, 2017A $24 million investment in infrastructure that supports the commercial airline industry and Boeing aircraft manufacturing at Charleston International Airport is now complete. Taxiways A, B, and G reopened at…
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Prysmian Group announces founding membership in new Fiber Optic Sensing Association
May 15, 2017Prysmian Group, the world leader in the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, announced today its charter membership with the newly formed Fiber Optic Sensing Association (FOSA), the nation’s…
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Caldwell Commercial announces new hire, Laura Cox
May 15, 2017Caldwell Commercial, a locally owned, Charleston based Commercial Real Estate Company announced the recent addition of Laura Cox as controller. Laura is a graduate of Kennesaw State University. She has…
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Garlington Road office of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors welcomes Sandy Shen
May 15, 2017Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Sandy Shen has joined the company’s Garlington Road office as a sales associate. Shen was born in China and reared in…
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Mark Cooper joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
May 15, 2017Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Mark Cooper has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. A new member of The Toates Team, Cooper…
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United Way of the Piedmont saves local families thousands of dollars through tax prep program
May 15, 2017Every year, United Way of the Piedmont volunteers prepare tax returns free of charge for low- to moderate-income working families in Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union counties through Volunteer Income Tax…
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C. Tim Keagy recognized as first Twenty Year Legend for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 15, 2017Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that C. Tim Keagy has been awarded the Twenty Year Legend designation by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. This prestigious award requires qualifying for…
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Carolina Business Equipment honored by Sharp
May 15, 2017Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America has recognized Carolina Business Equipment (CBE) as a Hyakuman Kai Dealer. Sharp awards Hyakuman Kai status to outstanding dealers that have achieved $1…
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Pop-up summer drive-in movie series lineup announced by What’s Next Midlands
May 15, 2017What’s Next Midlands’ newest project, a pop-up drive-in movie theater, will feature a new movie every month between May and August 2017. The Summer Drive-In Movie Series, presented by What’s…
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Richland Library named 2017 National Medal Winner
May 15, 2017Recognized as One of the Top Five Libraries in the Country After back-to-back years as a finalist, the Institute of Museum of Library Services (IMLS) is naming Richland…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine local real estate transactions in April
May 15, 2017Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices represented the following area real estate transactions for April of 2017: Sales Greenville: Graham Howle and Lakin Parr represented Design…
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Habitat Greenville and Lowe’s celebrate National Women’s Build Week
May 15, 2017In celebration of National Women Build Week, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and Lowe’s Home Improvement are teaming up to address and advocate for affordable homeownership for women, one…
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United Community Bank recognizes sales and service champions for first quarter
May 15, 2017United Community Bank recently recognized employees for their outstanding performance in meeting customers’ needs throughout the first quarter of 2017. This acknowledgement is part of the bank’s quarterly Sales and…
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BANDWAGON and Utrip help fans win on the road
May 15, 2017For college football fans, an away or neutral site game is an opportunity to bring passion for your team into enemy territory. But if planned correctly, an away game can…
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C. Tim Keagy recognized as first Twenty Year Legend for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 15, 2017Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that C. Tim Keagy has been awarded the Twenty Year Legend designation by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. This prestigious award requires qualifying for…
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Caldwell Commercial announces new hire, Laura Cox
May 15, 2017Caldwell Commercial, a locally owned, Charleston based Commercial Real Estate Company announced the recent addition of Laura Cox as controller. Laura is a graduate of Kennesaw State University. She has…
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Carolina Business Equipment honored by Sharp
May 15, 2017Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America has recognized Carolina Business Equipment (CBE) as a Hyakuman Kai Dealer. Sharp awards Hyakuman Kai status to outstanding dealers that have achieved $1…
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Garlington Road office of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors welcomes Sandy Shen
May 15, 2017Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Sandy Shen has joined the company’s Garlington Road office as a sales associate. Shen was born in China and reared in…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
Habitat Greenville and Lowe’s celebrate National Women’s Build Week
May 15, 2017In celebration of National Women Build Week, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and Lowe’s Home Improvement are teaming up to address and advocate for affordable homeownership for women, one…
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Mark Cooper joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, Realtors
May 15, 2017Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Mark Cooper has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. A new member of The Toates Team, Cooper…
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Pop-up summer drive-in movie series lineup announced by What’s Next Midlands
May 15, 2017What’s Next Midlands’ newest project, a pop-up drive-in movie theater, will feature a new movie every month between May and August 2017. The Summer Drive-In Movie Series, presented by What’s…
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United Community Bank recognizes sales and service champions for first quarter
May 15, 2017United Community Bank recently recognized employees for their outstanding performance in meeting customers’ needs throughout the first quarter of 2017. This acknowledgement is part of the bank’s quarterly Sales and…
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United Way of the Piedmont saves local families thousands of dollars through tax prep program
May 15, 2017Every year, United Way of the Piedmont volunteers prepare tax returns free of charge for low- to moderate-income working families in Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union counties through Volunteer Income Tax…
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Wyche launches Storytellers: A Digital Community of Ideas
May 15, 2017Greenville, SC-based law firm Wyche has launched an online platform for intellectual inspiration. Visitors to wyche.com/storytellers will find book, video, and article recommendations designed to spark curiosity and growth. Topics…
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BANDWAGON and Utrip help fans win on the road
May 15, 2017For college football fans, an away or neutral site game is an opportunity to bring passion for your team into enemy territory. But if planned correctly, an away game can…
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Wyche launches Storytellers: A Digital Community of Ideas
May 14, 2017Greenville, SC-based law firm Wyche has launched an online platform for intellectual inspiration. Visitors to wyche.com/storytellers will find book, video, and article recommendations designed to spark curiosity and growth. Topics…
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Wyche launches Storytellers: A Digital Community of Ideas
May 14, 2017Greenville, SC-based law firm Wyche has launched an online platform for intellectual inspiration. Visitors to wyche.com/storytellers will find book, video, and article recommendations designed to spark curiosity and growth. Topics…
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Annette Sizemore places third at second annual Westminster Kennel Club Masters Obedience Championship
May 13, 2017Annette Sizemore, a trainer who teaches advanced obedience classes with Dog Trainers Workshop, a full-service dog training and boarding facility based in Fountain Inn, SC, placed third with her Golden…
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SC Ports welcomes biggest ship ever to call east coast
May 13, 2017The COSCO Development arrives this morning in the Charleston Harbor, the deepest in the Southeast region and soon to be the deepest on the East Coast. On the heels…
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SC Ports welcomes biggest ship ever to call east coast
May 13, 2017The COSCO Development arrives this morning in the Charleston Harbor, the deepest in the Southeast region and soon to be the deepest on the East Coast. On the heels…
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Electrolux expanding its Anderson County operations
May 12, 2017ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – Electrolux, a leading home and appliance manufacturer, is expanding its existing manufacturing facility in Anderson County with a capital investment of more than $200 million. Electrolux…
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Electrolux expanding its Anderson County operations
May 12, 2017ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – Electrolux, a leading home and appliance manufacturer, is expanding its existing manufacturing facility in Anderson County with a capital investment of more than $200 million. Electrolux…
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RCSD deputies regularly featured in A&E’s new hit TV-series, LIVE PD
May 12, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – A&E’s relatively new hit television series, LIVE PD, is fast-becoming one of the most popular programs nationwide. Why? Because it’s real-time dash-cam…
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The New South Carolina Gas Tax
May 12, 2017By Erik Doerring from McNair’s Tax Law Insights Blog South Carolina’s gas tax is one of the lowest in the country. The result is the deplorable condition of the…
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The New South Carolina Gas Tax
May 12, 2017By Erik Doerring from McNair’s Tax Law Insights Blog South Carolina’s gas tax is one of the lowest in the country. The result is the deplorable condition of the…
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Answer the S.O.S. call – Sharing Our Shoes
May 12, 2017Mast General Store is sending out an S.O.S. in the form of a shoe drive, Sharing Our Shoes. During the month of May, Mast encourages the community to search…
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Moncks Corner attorney Elizabeth H. Warner to lead South Carolina Bar
May 12, 2017Moncks Corner attorney Elizabeth H. (Babs) Warner will be installed as the 2017-18 president of the South Carolina Bar on Thursday, May 18, during the Bar’s House of Delegates meeting at…
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Moncks Corner attorney Elizabeth H. Warner to lead South Carolina Bar
May 12, 2017Moncks Corner attorney Elizabeth H. (Babs) Warner will be installed as the 2017-18 president of the South Carolina Bar on Thursday, May 18, during the Bar’s House of Delegates meeting at…
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COMET announces Interim Executive Director
May 12, 2017The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (COMET), has named public transportation veteran Ann August, CCTM as the Interim Executive Director. In March, Bob Schneider announced he was leaving the COMET…
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The New South Carolina Gas Tax
May 12, 2017By Erik Doerring from McNair’s Tax Law Insights Blog South Carolina’s gas tax is one of the lowest in the country. The result is the deplorable condition of the…
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RCSD deputies regularly featured in A&E’s new hit TV-series, LIVE PD
May 12, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – A&E’s relatively new hit television series, LIVE PD, is fast-becoming one of the most popular programs nationwide. Why? Because it’s real-time dash-cam…
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Zipit Wireless issued patent for remote device management technology
May 11, 2017Zipit Wireless, a provider of business and technology solutions for the Internet of Things, today announced the issuance by the US Patent Office of a patent covering the remote device…
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Booz Allen Hamilton expanding its Berkeley County operations
May 11, 2017Latest Expansion To Bring At Least $10 Million Investment And Create More Than 90 New Jobs Booz Allen Hamilton, a management consulting and technology firm based in the United States,…
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Booz Allen Hamilton expanding its Berkeley County operations
May 11, 2017Latest Expansion To Bring At Least $10 Million Investment And Create More Than 90 New Jobs Booz Allen Hamilton, a management consulting and technology firm based in the United States,…
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Palmetto Health Foundation Public Relations recognized with SCPRSA Mercury Awards
May 11, 2017Palmetto Health Foundation’s Public Relations team was recognized by the South Carolina Chapter of Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) with six Mercury and Silver Wing Awards. SCPRSA hosted its…
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Richland County Public Works keeps communities connected
May 11, 2017Richland County Public Works keeps our communities connected, safely and securely. From repairing roadways and managing infrastructure to protecting waterways and reducing the impacts of natural disasters, public works provides…
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