Flock and Rally wins “Best in Show” Mercury Award for Eclipse Campaign, earns nine SCPRSA awards total
May 18, 2018
Flock and Rally, the women-led integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., was honored with a “Best in Show” Mercury Award 2017 for the Total Eclipse Weekend Columbia, S.C. campaign.…
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Charleston attorney Dawes Cooke to lead South Carolina Bar
May 17, 2018
Charleston attorney Dawes Cooke will be installed as the 2018-19 president of the South Carolina Bar on Thursday, May 24, during the Bar’s House of Delegates meeting at Wild Dunes on…
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New York Life announces grant to the International African American Museum
May 17, 2018New York Life has announced a $100,000 grant to the International African American Museum (IAAM) to support the development of the museum, including its Center for Family History, which is…
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Hughes Agency announces new director of finance and human resources and new account executive
May 17, 2018Hughes Agency, a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising and event management firm, is pleased to announce the additions of Michelle Walker as director of finance and human resources and Emily…
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4th Annual LEAD Greenville County Law Enforcement Appreciation Breakfast
May 17, 2018
Friday, May 18th – 6-9AM | Tommy’s Ham House 214 RUTHERFORD ST • GREENVILLE, SC 29609 Over 400+ daily drawing Prizes, Valor Bags, and Free Offers valued at over $75,000+ funded by 100+ local…
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Five ScanSource leaders recognized as 2018 CRN Women of the Channel
May 17, 2018
ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, announced today that CRN® has named five members of ScanSource’s leadership team to its prestigious 2018 Women of the Channel…
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Girl Scout Alums Katie Couric, Queen Latifah, Melinda Gates, Dolores Huerta, Karlie Kloss, and others remind the world that Girl Scouts grows female leaders who drive powerful change
May 17, 2018
Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) today released a new national PSA, “Lifetime of Leadership,” heralding the organization’s legacy of fostering female change-makers and preparing girls for a lifetime of…
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Spartanburg Community College granted National Science Foundation funding for cybersecurity
May 17, 2018
Students enrolled in Spartanburg Community College’s Computer Technology Networking Electives Associate of Applied Science degree program will soon learn more about the growing field of cybersecurity thanks to the award…
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Flock and Rally wins “Best in Show” Mercury Award for Eclipse Campaign, earns nine SCPRSA awards total
May 17, 2018
Flock and Rally, the women-led integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., was honored with a “Best in Show” Mercury Award 2017 for the Total Eclipse Weekend Columbia, S.C. campaign.…
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Local developer builds Marriott hotel in North Charleston
May 17, 2018
Clancy Cipkala, managing partner and CEO of Solara Hospitality based in South Carolina announced the construction of a new 138-room Courtyard by Marriott in North Charleston. “The strengthening local economy…
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Greenville’s new Westside Park to be named Unity Park
May 17, 2018
After more than a decade of study and planning, Greenville is taking the first steps in turning the vision of a 60-acre Westside park into reality – transforming and in…
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PEP announces renewed support from Duke Energy and expansion of Greenville County Schools’ GATE program
May 17, 2018Alternative certification program addresses teacher shortage Public Education Partners (PEP) is pleased to announce that for the second consecutive year, the Duke Energy Foundation has donated $100,000 to support the…
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JTEKT expanding its Oconee County Koyo Bearings operations
May 17, 2018
Automotive Supplier Investing $19.4 Million to Create 56 New Jobs JTEKT North America, a producer of bearings, driveline components, steering systems and machine tools, today announced that it is investing…
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Areas of Progress – May 17
May 17, 2018
Areas of Progress is a weekly roundup of measurable areas of improvement and progress from around the state, especially in the areas of education, entrepreneurship, the arts, the environment, energy, agriculture, and philanthropy. Conway lights up The…
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Keith Mulvaney joins The Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 17, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Keith Mulvaney has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Mulvaney moved from Syracuse, NY to Greenville, SC…
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Liberty Fellowship now taking nominations for its next class of Fellows
May 17, 2018
Liberty Fellowship is taking nominations through July 1 for its 15th Class of Fellows. Each year, high-impact leaders in South Carolina who are ready to apply their talents and expertise to move…
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Palmetto Health Foundation Public Relations team recognized with SCPRSA Awards
May 17, 2018Palmetto Health Foundation’s Public Relations team was recognized by the South Carolina Chapter of Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) at the annual Mercury Awards. The awards recognize South Carolina…
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Brightway Insurance to open its first agency near Columbia
May 17, 2018
Brightway, The Sunnyside Agency will open in Elgin, S.C., Monday, May 21. Brightway Insurance opened its first agency in the Palmetto State last year. With Monday’s opening, there will be five Brightway Insurance…
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Savannah River National Laboratory and Clemson University appoint joint faculty member for environmental remediation
May 17, 2018Savannah River National Laboratory and Clemson University have appointed Dr. Brian Powell to a joint faculty position to advance research on environmental remediation and radioactive waste disposal. In this position, Dr. Powell…
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Colliers International welcomes Melissa Brewington to accounting team
May 17, 2018
Colliers International announced that Melissa Brewington has joined the accounting team in Columbia as a Property Accountant. In this role, she is responsible for providing the company’s clients with detailed…
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Michael Weaver elected President of South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association
May 17, 2018
McNair announced that Michael Weaver has been elected President of the South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association (SCBLA), which has more than 200 members across the state. Michael will serve a one…
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Rotarians get “Straight Poop” about Riverbanks compost
May 17, 2018Capital Rotary members got the “straight poop” about Riverbanks Zoo’s composting success from guest speaker John Davis on May 16. Davis (left, in photo with Rotarian Bud Foy) said the…
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Doug Erwin joins Greenville Pro Soccer Leadership Team
May 17, 2018
Greenville Pro Soccer is pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Erwin as vice chairman and chief brand officer of the ownership group bringing a United Soccer League (USL) D3…
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City to host Scotts Major League Baseball Pitch Hit & Run competition
May 17, 2018
The City of Greenville will host a Scotts® Major League Baseball® Pitch Hit & Run™ competition for area youth on Sunday, May 20 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Gower Park (24 Evelyn…
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Interim HealthCare of the Upstate announces its 2018 ‘Nurse of the Year’
May 17, 2018
Interim HealthCare of the Upstate, a locally owned and operated home health and hospice services provider, announced that Kelly Noctor has been recognized as Nurse of the Year by Interim…
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Green Cloud recognized as a Top Workplace in South Carolina for two consecutive years
May 17, 2018
Green Cloud Technologies (“Green Cloud”), a cloud technology solutions provider, was named a “Top Workplace” in South Carolina for two consecutive years. “Top Workplaces” is an annual survey conducted by…
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Furman Undergraduate Evening Studies names outstanding faculty member
May 17, 2018Furman University Undergraduate Evening Studies (UES) has presented its Outstanding Faculty Award to Rusty Copsey, vice president of Wells Fargo. UES annually recognizes a faculty member who has demonstrated dedication…
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Lima One Capital launches “Rental 30 Premier” innovative loan program for single family rental portfolio investors
May 17, 2018
Lima One Capital, a national specialty finance company that focuses on investment property lending, announced today that it has launched an innovative new loan program for portfolio investors that specialize…
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Flock and Rally wins “Best in Show” Mercury Award for Eclipse Campaign, earns nine SCPRSA awards total
May 17, 2018
Flock and Rally, the women-led integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., was honored with a “Best in Show” Mercury Award 2017 for the Total Eclipse Weekend Columbia, S.C. campaign.…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
Keith Mulvaney joins The Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 17, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Keith Mulvaney has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Mulvaney moved from Syracuse, NY to Greenville, SC…
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Palmetto Health Foundation Public Relations team recognized with SCPRSA Awards
May 17, 2018
Palmetto Health Foundation’s Public Relations team was recognized by the South Carolina Chapter of Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) at the annual Mercury Awards. The awards recognize South Carolina…
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Rotarians get “Straight Poop” about Riverbanks compost
May 17, 2018
Capital Rotary members got the “straight poop” about Riverbanks Zoo’s composting success from guest speaker John Davis on May 16. Davis (left, in photo with Rotarian Bud Foy) said the…
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John Harris Body Shops to hold grand opening
May 16, 2018John Harris Body Shops invites you to celebrate the grand opening of our new Summerville location on June 6, 2018 at 12 p.m. John Harris Body Shops is a veteran and…
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New member elected to MUSC Board of Trustees
May 16, 2018
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) welcomes W. Melvin Brown, III, M.D., to the MUSC Board of Trustees, effective May 2. Brown represents the 6th Congressional district of South Carolina,…
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Sysco funds the expansion of the Lowcountry Food Bank produce cooler
May 16, 2018
Sysco formally announced today funding to the Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) for the expansion of its produce cooler at the LCFB. Additional produce cooler space will enable the LCFB to…
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Nexton improves accessibility with opening of Nexton Parkway and Interchange 197
May 16, 2018The completion of the Exit 197 interchange and Nexton Parkway provides more accessibility and convenience to the residents of Nextonwho want to live, commute and shop. The new interchange and five…
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Savannah River National Laboratory and Clemson University appoint joint faculty member for environmental remediation
May 16, 2018Dr. Brian Powell, Fjeld Professor of Nuclear Environmental Engineering and Science, joins Savannah River National Lab to conduct research in environmental remediation and disposal of legacy nuclear waste AIKEN, S.C.…
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Crawford Strategy grows with two new additions, Anna Guin and Cara Richards
May 16, 2018
Crawford Strategy, a full-service agency committed to providing strategic and creative communications solutions to businesses, recently welcomed two new members to their team. Cara Richards has joined the Account Services…
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Tin Roof reinvents Music Farm Columbia as “The Senate,” with plans for 30% increase in bookings
May 16, 2018Tin Roof, which leases the property housing Music Farm in Columbia and operates the current venue in a joint relationship with Music Farm in Charleston, is reinventing the venue as…
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Richland One teacher named SC’s 2018 Outstanding Biology Teacher
May 16, 2018
Dale Jacobs is passionate about learning and loves to share her passion for biology with her students. The Lower Richland High School teacher was recently named 2018 Outstanding Biology Teacher in…
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Two South Carolina school leaders receive top honors
May 16, 2018Chesterfield County School District’s Superintendent, Dr. J. Harrison Goodwin, has been named the 2019 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year, and Richland School District Two’s Chief Instructional Officer, Mrs. Nancy…
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Rhythmlink International honored as Silver Stevie Award Winner in 2018 American Business Awards
May 16, 2018
Rhythmlink’s New MR Conditional*/CT Quick Connect System™ has been recognized as one of the top new innovative products (in the Health & Pharmaceuticals market). Rhythmlink International was named the winner…
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Southern Visions Real Estate announces sale of Main Street lot in Lexington
May 16, 2018Southern Visions Real Estate announces the sale of a 1.4 acre lot located at 116 East Main Street, Lexington, in the heart of Lexington. Southern Visions agent, Chris Farley, represented the…
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ReWa selects Daniel P. Johnson as new Director of Information Technology
May 16, 2018
Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) has selected Daniel P. Johnson as the new Director of Information Technology. Johnson’s many accomplishments include the delivery of an IT Risk Assessment for a major…
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“Hop-In” obtains a new twist for Thursday afternoons
May 16, 2018
Locally Epic and Stories of The Upstate Podcast have banded together to announce a new type of ride experience starting Thursday, May 17 called, “Hop-In Unplugged.” Locals and visitors of…
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Julie Marks joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 16, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Julie Marks has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a member of the Toates Team. Marks, a Pennsylvania native, made…
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Lee & Associates Greenville takes the steps toward CCIM Designation
May 16, 2018
Andrew Harrill and James McKay, with Lee & Associates Greenville, a top producing commercial brokerage firm in the Upstate of South Carolina took the first steps toward earning the coveted…
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Newly-designed Richland Library Wheatley officially reopens
May 16, 2018After a little less than one year of construction, Richland Library is reopening the doors to its Wheatley location on Wednesday, May 16 and inviting the community to take…
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OneDigital Health and Benefits merges with Susan E. Crocker Human Resources Consulting, Inc.
May 16, 2018Photo: Connie Watkins, Accountant, Hailey Miller, HR Administrator, Lorri Mercer, HR Administrator, Susan E. Crocker, Principal, Lesa Banks, Special Projects, Becky Johnson, HR/Benefits Administrator, & Vince Guerra,Business Development. (Not pictured: Katy Funk, HR Assistant Caroline Herron, HR Assistant.) Ernest Rawlins Photography OneDigital…
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Studio 2LR, Inc. welcomes Rachel DeBacker, AIA, LEED AP to the firm
May 16, 2018Studio 2LR announced that Rachel DeBacker has joined our design team. Ms. DeBacker is an award winning architect who earned her Bachelor of Science in Architecture at the University…
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