GreenWood, Inc.’s Crittendon elected to Vice Chair role at Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals
October 11, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces that Kevin Crittendon, Director of Continuous Improvement, has been elected to serve as Vice Chair of…
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Renewable Water Resources sends crews to help with Hurricane Matthew recovery in Beaufort
October 11, 2016
A group of Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) employees may spend up to a week assisting Beaufort Jasper Water and Sewer Authority by supporting their partner on the coast’s recovery efforts…
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Midlands Technical College Foundation receives donated vehicles so education can continue
October 11, 2016
Nissan North America and Dick Smith Automotive Group help MTC Automotive Technology Program recover from 2015 flood One year after the October 2015 floods destroyed more than half of the…
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EDTS adds Will Cole to network administration team
October 11, 2016
Information technology professional Will Cole has joined EDTS, a regional technology consulting firm that specializes in providing managed I.T. services, network security and advanced infrastructure solutions to organizations across the…
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GreenWood, Inc.’s Crittendon elected to Vice Chair role at Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals
October 11, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces that Kevin Crittendon, Director of Continuous Improvement, has been elected to serve as Vice Chair of…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
Renewable Water Resources sends crews to help with Hurricane Matthew recovery in Beaufort
October 11, 2016
A group of Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) employees may spend up to a week assisting Beaufort Jasper Water and Sewer Authority by supporting their partner on the coast’s recovery efforts…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: environmental, on-the-move
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation announce $2 million towards Hurricane Matthew relief efforts
October 11, 2016
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have made a commitment to provide support through cash and product donations of $2 million to organizations helping with relief efforts for those affected by…
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$25K Walmart Foundation Grant awarded to the Urban League of the Upstate
October 10, 2016The Urban League of the Upstate has received a $25,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving program in support of its Workforce Continuum of Care: Cast Preparation/Broadband Fiber Optic…
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Simply Southern Chiropractic Center celebrates one-year anniversary
October 10, 2016
Simply Southern Chiropractic Center announces it is celebrating one year in business on November 16th, 2016 at 922 North Church Street in downtown Greenville near the Bon Secours Wellness arena…
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Hub City Empty Bowls Soup Day slated for Oct. 15
October 10, 2016
Hub City Empty Bowls’s annual Soup Day — a grassroots fundraiser to help feed local hungry people — will be Saturday, Oct. 15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Chapman Cultural Center. The public…
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BCSD classes and offices to re-open Tuesday, October 11; Students to arrive on a one-hour delay
October 10, 2016
Berkeley County School District (BCSD) students will return to school tomorrow, Tuesday, October 11, and schools will operate on a one-hour delay. BCSD employees are to report at their regular…
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New technology competition for college students; CTC and USC technology students launch regional event
October 10, 2016
The growing Carolina Technology Conference will welcome college students from across the Southeast to the inaugural “Carolina Regional Technology Competition,” one of the first of its kind in the Midlands.…
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Greenville escape room announces a new room
October 10, 2016
Today, Greenville Escape Room announced its opening of a new room, Licastro’s Lair. The new room brings an exciting adventure for friends, family and coworkers in the Upstate. “With…
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Peter and The Starcatcher auditions
October 10, 2016
The Greenville Little Theatre (GLT) is holding open auditions for Peter and The Starcatcher November 6th! A theatrical musical based on the best-selling novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, this…
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Greenville City Fire Department and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System partner on public safety initiatives
October 10, 2016Chief Stephen Kovalcik announced today that the Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System have joined forces on two important initiatives designed to make…
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ScanSource announces new president for communications business unit in Europe
October 10, 2016
ScanSource, Inc., a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, today announced the appointment of James Vickerage to President of ScanSource Communications in Europe, where he will lead…
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GTCHS students help Hurricane Matthew survivors
October 10, 2016Greenville Tech Charter High Students jumped into action to organize a Hurricane Supply Drive at the school this week. Students are collecting ready to eat meals, diapers, cleaning supplies,…
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School board candidate forum to be held for contested seats
October 10, 2016The public is invited to attend a school board candidate forum featuring candidates for two contested seats on the Greenville County Schools’ Board of Trustees that will be on…
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Green Cloud offers free services for businesses impacted by Hurricane Matthew
October 10, 2016
Green Cloud Technologies, a Greenville, SC-based channel-only cloud technology solutions provider, is offering disaster relief for its reseller partners and their customers with businesses impacted by Hurricane Matthew. When…
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Green Cloud offers free services for businesses impacted by Hurricane Matthew
October 10, 2016
Green Cloud Technologies, a Greenville, SC-based channel-only cloud technology solutions provider, is offering disaster relief for its reseller partners and their customers with businesses impacted by Hurricane Matthew. When disaster…
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Scott and Company to speak at ERG Executive Summit
October 10, 2016
South Carolina accounting and consulting firm, Scott and Company LLC, is pleased to announce Tony Perricelli, CPA will be a speaker for the ERG Executive Summit on Friday, November…
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Greenwood, South Carolina America in Bloom Awards results announced
October 10, 2016
Top honors for the prestigious 2016 America in Bloom National Awards Program were announced at the annual awards held in Arroyo Grande, Calif. on October 8. All participants were…
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South Carolina-based country band, Greg Payne and The Piedmont Boys, releases new album
October 10, 2016Greg Payne and The Piedmont Boys, South Carolina-based country band, is proud to announce the release of their new album “Natural Born Rebel” on October 10, 2016. “Natural Born Rebel”…
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Duke Energy to sell its Brazilian business to China Three Gorges Corporation for $1.2 billion enterprise value
October 10, 2016
Transaction is expected to close in two to four months Negotiations to sell the remaining Latin American assets in final stages Duke Energy announced today it has reached an agreement…
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Furman University receives award for excellence in undergraduate research
October 10, 2016The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) has named Furman University a winner of the 2016 Campus-wide Award for Undergraduate Research Accomplishment (AURA). Only three universities nationwide received the honor.…
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City of Cayce issues update in Hurricane Matthew aftermath
October 10, 2016The City of Cayce issued the following updates in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew: City Offices will be Open and operating at normal hours starting Monday morning. City trash and…
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Residents reminded of statewide burn ban
October 10, 2016
The S.C. Forestry Commission has a statewide burning ban in effect until further notice. The ban prohibits outdoor burning, including yard debris burning and burning for forestry, wildlife or agricultural…
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Residents reminded of statewide burn ban
October 10, 2016
The S.C. Forestry Commission has a statewide burning ban in effect until further notice. The ban prohibits outdoor burning, including yard debris burning and burning for forestry, wildlife or agricultural…
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Duke Energy restores nearly 825,000 outages in North Carolina and South Carolina in the past 48 hours
October 10, 2016
The almost 7,000 resources on-site today may be doubled by tomorrow Beautiful weather belies the devastation left behind by Hurricane Matthew Access to damaged areas slows the restoration process Duke…
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Duke Energy restores nearly 825,000 outages in North Carolina and South Carolina in the past 48 hours
October 10, 2016
The almost 7,000 resources on-site today may be doubled by tomorrow Beautiful weather belies the devastation left behind by Hurricane Matthew Access to damaged areas slows the restoration process Duke…
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Residents reminded of statewide burn ban
October 10, 2016
Richland County residents are reminded that the S.C. Forestry Commission has a statewide burning ban in effect until further notice. The ban prohibits outdoor burning, including yard debris burning and…
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Fireflies nominated for two MiLBY awards
October 10, 2016Vote Purple Game, Purple Game and P.J. Conlon for MiLB Post-Season Honors Nominees for the 2016 Minor League Baseball Yearly Awards – or MiLBYs(pronounced Mill-bees) – have been announced and…
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County of Lexington: “Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop” hosted by the Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium
October 10, 2016
Friday, October 28, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium will host a “Build Your Own Rain Barrel” Workshop on Friday, October 28, 2016 from…
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NAI Avant announces top producers for third quarter 2016, Columbia, SC
October 10, 2016NAI Avant announced the top producers for the third quarter of 2016 for their Columbia office. The third quarter’s top producer is senior investment broker Dail Longaker. “Dail’s experience and…
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Sephora inside JCPenney opening in Columbia October 21st
October 10, 2016
Sephora, the leader in global beauty retail and JCPenney, one of America’s leading retailers, are opening a new location inside JCPenney at Columbiana Centre Mall on Friday, October 21st. The…
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Clemson Pitch Smackdown rewards business ideas with cash infusions
October 10, 2016
Budding entrepreneurs recently presented their ideas for the next best thing in smartphone apps, medical devices and water disinfection at the third annual Pitch Smackdown sponsored by the Arthur M. Spiro…
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Verizon supports Charleston-area residents impacted by Hurricane Matthew
October 10, 2016
To help victims of Hurricane Matthew more easily reach family, friends and other important contacts, a Wireless Emergency Communication Center (WECC) has been deployed by Verizon in Charleston near the…
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ECCO to offer assistance following Matthew
October 10, 2016East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) will resume regular service hours on Monday at 10:00 AM and operate as normal, through 4:00 PM this week. ECCO encourages those impacted by Hurricane…
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Ophthalmologists warn of five frightening risks of wearing contact lenses without a prescription
October 10, 2016The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology share patient stories, urge Halloween revelers to avoid over-the-counter lenses Zombie or devil contact lenses may elevate a…
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Evacuation orders lifted for Horry and Georgetown Counties
October 10, 2016In coordination with local officials, Governor Nikki Haley announced Monday that evacuation orders have been lifted for all residents in Horry and Georgetown counties as of 8:00 AM. Orders for…
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NAI Avant announces top producers for third quarter 2016, Columbia, SC
October 10, 2016
NAI Avant announced the top producers for the third quarter of 2016 for their Columbia office. The third quarter’s top producer is senior investment broker Dail Longaker. “Dail’s experience and…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Ophthalmologists warn of five frightening risks of wearing contact lenses without a prescription
October 10, 2016The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology share patient stories, urge Halloween revelers to avoid over-the-counter lenses Zombie or devil contact lenses may elevate a…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: health-care, on-the-move
South Carolina-based country band, Greg Payne and The Piedmont Boys, releases new album
October 10, 2016
Greg Payne and The Piedmont Boys, South Carolina-based country band, is proud to announce the release of their new album “Natural Born Rebel” on October 10, 2016. “Natural Born Rebel”…
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Evacuation orders lifted for Beaufort and Jasper counties
October 9, 2016In coordination with local officials, Governor Nikki Haley on Sunday announced that evacuation orders have been lifted for all residents in Beaufort and Jasper counties as of 6:30 PM. At…
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Regular School Day for Lexington Richland School District Five – Monday, October 10th
October 9, 2016Good Evening! This is an important message from Lexington Richland School District Five. As previously announced tomorrow, Monday, October 10th will be a normal school day. This was originally scheduled…
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Gov. Nikki Haley expands One SC Fundraising efforts in the wake of Hurricane Matthew
October 9, 2016
Governor Nikki Haley, alongside the Central Carolina Community Foundation, announced a plan to increase fundraising efforts of the One SC Fund to help those impacted by Hurricane Matthew. Established to…
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Gov. Nikki Haley expands One SC Fundraising efforts in the wake of Hurricane Matthew
October 9, 2016
Governor Nikki Haley, alongside the Central Carolina Community Foundation, announced a plan to increase fundraising efforts of the One SC Fund to help those impacted by Hurricane Matthew. Established to…
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Crunch franchise announces its newest location in Charleston
October 9, 2016
Crunch, the health club chain best known for making serious fitness fun through unique programming and cutting-edge training, announces the opening of its newest franchise location at 7800 Rivers Avenue,…
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Voter registration deadlines extended
October 9, 2016All South Carolina voters will now have more time to return voter registration applications for the 2016 General Election. This will provide additional opportunity for citizens to register who are…
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Richland One schools announcement Webber Elementary School to remain closed Monday;
October 9, 2016
One school will remain closed but all other Richland One schools will reopen Monday, October 10, 2016 in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. Webber Elementary School in Eastover will be…
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