Spirit Telecom Expands Globally With Sprint Help

GREENVILLE, SC - September 2, 2010 - Spirit Telecom has expanded its network services through a partnership with Sprint that will provide its customers with global Multi-protocol Label Switching (MPLS).

Health Sciences South Carolina announces new affiliates AnMed Health, McLeod Health, Self Regional Healthcare

COLUMBIA & GREENVILLE, SC - September 2, 2010 - Nation’s first statewide health collaborative grows exponentially; three new affiliates will work with HSSC to improve public health and boost state’s economy.

Duke Energy Takes Steps to Further Advance Its Smart Grid Communications Architecture

CHARLOTTE, NC - September 2, 2010 - Duke Energy has selected California-based Echelon Corporation and Massachusetts-based Ambient Corporation to further develop its grid-based communications architecture that connects various digital devices such as smart meters, power line sensors and automated power switching equipment.

BI-LO Center to Be Managed by Greenville Arena District

GREENVILLE, SC - September 1, 2010 - The Greenville Arena District (GAD) and Centerplate jointly announced that effective September 1, Centerplate will transition its venue management responsibilities at the BI-LO Center to GAD, who will manage the facility in-house. Centerplate

Verizon Wireless Names Harold Jackson as Associate Director of Marketing for the Carolinas/Tennessee Region

GREENVILLE, SC - September 1, 2010 - Verizon Wireless announced today the company named Harold Jackson as associate director of marketing for the Carolinas/Tennessee Region.

Construction to Begin on Major Capital Improvement Project in Green Avenue Area

GREENVILLE, SC - September 1, 2010 - Construction is scheduled to begin on Green Avenue Phase II-B the first week of September and is expected to take approximately one year to complete.

Facebook votes pushing S.C. school closer to $500,000 national prize

SPARTANBURG, SC - September 1, 2010 - With only two days to go, the Spartanburg Charter School is one of only 20 public schools in the nation that stand to receive $500,000 each through a competition sponsored by the Kohl’s department store chain.

Riley Institute’s WhatWorksSC Adds Information on Dropout Prevention

GREENVILLE, SC - September 1, 2010 - The website of “WhatWorksSC,” the second phase of the Riley Institute at Furman University’s statewide public education project, now features new educational materials about dropout prevention strategies.

BMW Manufacturing announces production of the New BMW X3

SPARTANBURG, SC - September 1, 2010 - BMW Manufacturing announced today that production of the new BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle got underway at the South Carolina plant.

Tri-County RTV Student Interns at The Bold and the Beautiful

PENDLETON, SC - September 1, 2010 - Austin Fagan just returned from Los Angeles, California, where she spent the summer as an intern learning the ropes on daytime television’s Emmy-winning soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful.

Customer Effective Honored as 2010 Microsoft Dynamics Partner of the Year for East Region

GREENVILLE, SC - September 1, 2010 - Customer Effective Inc., a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner focused on Microsoft Dynamics CRM, proudly announces it has won the 2010 Microsoft Dynamics Partner of the Year Award for the East Region.

City of Greenville Moonlight Movies Kicks Off Wednesday

Wednesday evenings in September - Free family-friendly series treats audiences to movies under the stars.

Clyburn Marks End of Combat Mission in Iraq

WASHINGTON, DC - September 1, 2010 - House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today released the following statement on the conclusion of combat operations in Iraq.

Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co., REALTORS® Announces Spaulding Group at Pelham Road receives Sales Professional Award

GREENVILLE, SC - September 1, 2010 - Prudential C. Dan Joyner Co., REALTORS is pleased to announce that Spaulding Group at the Pelham Road office has received the Sales Professional Award for achieving the Second Highest Residential GCI in South Carolina for the second quarter 2010.

Clemson Receives Computer Graphics Research Center Designation

CLEMSON, SC - August 31, 2010 - Clemson University has been designated a Compute Unified Device Architecture Research Center by NVIDIA Corp., an international developer and manufacturer of integrated circuits and computer graphics processing units.

Erwin-Penland Named Public Relations Agency of Record for Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘N Biscuits

GREENVILLE, SC - August 31, 2010 – Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits, one of America’s fastest-growing restaurant chains, has named Erwin-Penland its public relations agency of record.

Teresa W. Knight Appointed Chairman of South Carolina Bankers Association

GREENVILLE, SC - August 31, 2010 - Teresa W. Knight, Executive Vice President of Bank Administration, Human Resources and Marketing, The Palmetto Bank, has been installed as the 110th Chairman of the South Carolina Bankers Association for the 2010-2011 fiscal year.

Charlotte Rigby, Broker-In-Charge at Allen Tate Realtors, is proud to announce Top Agents for July 2010.

Spartanburg Community College Receives 2010 Landscape Beautification Award

SPARTANBURG, SC - August 31, 2010 - The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC) and Spartanburg Men’s Garden Club (SMGC) recently presented Spartanburg Community College (SCC) with an honorable mention award in the “Public Service-Large” category at the 2010 Landscape Beautification Awards ceremony.

Imtiaz Haque named founding chairman of new automotive engineering department at Clemson

CLEMSON, SC - August 31, 2010 - Imtiaz Haque has been named founding chairman of Clemson University's new automotive engineering department, located at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) campus in Greenville, S.C.

South Carolina Gets Mixed Report Card in Employer Health Benefits 2010 Survey

GREENVILLE, SC - August 31, 2010 - Upstate-based Rosenfeld Einstein presented results of the 2010 South Carolina Employer Benefits Survey to nearly 100 organizations from across South Carolina.

Clemson’s Aleda Roth Named to Competitiveness Executive Advisory Board

CLEMSON, SC - August 26, 2010 - Aleda Roth, the Burlington Industries Distinguished Professor in Supply Chain Management at Clemson University, has been named to the executive advisory committee for the U.S. Manufacturing Competitiveness Initiative, a new flagship program developed by the U.S. Council on Competitiveness.

Upstate Branch Green Building Tour of Franciscan Monastery of Saint Clare

Travelers Rest, SC - September 16, 2010 - Please join the USGBC-SC Upstate Branch a tour of the Franciscan Monastery of Saint Clare in Travelers Rest, South Carolina.

Erskine graduate selected as top football umpire in South Carolina

DUE WEST, SC - August 30, 2010 - Matthew “House” Wiggins ’96 is a football official in the South Carolina High School Officials Association. In fact, you could say that Wiggins is “the” football official.

Erwin-Penland Promotes Two

GREENVILLE, SC - August 27, 2010 - Erwin-Penland (EP), a division of The Interpublic Group’s Hill, Holliday, and one of the five largest advertising and marketing firms in

JPS Industries, Inc. Reports Improved Third Quarter Results

GREENVILLE, SC - August 27, 2010 - JPS Industries, Inc. today announced results for the third quarter and nine months ended July 31, 2010.

City Hosts NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Competition

GREENVILLE, SC - August 27, 2010 - The City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Department invites local youth to compete in the NFL Punt, Pass and Kick (PPK) competition on September 11 at 1 p.m. at Sirrine Stadium.

Furman University Ranked Among Top Schools in Washington Monthly College Guide

GREENVILLE, SC - August 27, 2010 - According to the 2010 edition of Washington Monthly’s College Guide, Furman University is among the nation’s top liberal arts colleges when it comes to contributing to the public good.

Covey center's Will Marre to outline leadership tactics at Clemson leadership seminar in Greenville

CLEMSON, SC - August 27, 2010 - Revolutionary practices that lead to billions of dollars in sales will be the topic when Will Marre, co-founder of the Covey Leadership Center, speaks at a leadership seminar at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, at Larkin’s on the River in downtown Greenville.

KeyMark Inc. Achieves Platinum Partner Status in the Kofax Global Partner Program for the Fourth Consecutive Year

LIBERTY, SC - August 27, 2010 – KeyMark Inc., an award-winning document management solution provider, has achieved platinum status in the Kofax Global Partner Program for the fourth consecutive year.

NAI Earle Furman Broker Named Big Brother of the Year

GREENVILLE, SC - August 2010 - NAI Earle Furman, LLC retail broker Jake Van Gieson was recently named Big Brother of the Year in Greenville County by Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate (BBBS).

NewsDemon.com Newsgroups Now Offers Free Two Weeks of Usenet Access

GREENVILLE, SC - August 26, 2010 - NewsDemon.com Newsgroups has announced a new addition to its feature-rich service by providing new customers an additional 14 days of service on all monthly subscription accounts at the end of the first month.

EDTS Named to Inc. Magazine’s List of 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies for 2010

AUGUSTA, GA and GREENVILLE, SC - August 25, 2010 - EDTS, a full-service technology consulting firm specializing in networking, security and managed services support solutions for Southeastern businesses has been named to the 2010 Inc. 5000 list of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies .

Clemson Announces $600 Million Capital Campaign

CLEMSON, SC - August 26, 2010 - Clemson University has kicked off the public phase of a capital campaign to raise $600 million in private gifts by June 30, 2012.

Spartanburg Community College’s FlexStart Classes Offer Full Credit in Fewer Weeks

SPARTANBURG, SC - August 25, 2010 - It’s not too late to register for fall classes at Spartanburg Community College. With SCC’s FlexStart fall terms starting on September 20, 21 and October 6 and 25, beginning or continuing a college education is convenient for students of all ages.

TRIO Student Support Services program receives over $2 million in funding

GREENVILLE, SC - August 25, 2010 - Greenville Technical College¹s TRIO Student Support Services program has received funding from the U.S. Department of Education, worth $403,671 annually for the next five years.

Home Inventory Can Help Homeowners Prepare For Unexpected

GREER, SC - August 25, 2010 - No matter the time of year, the aftermath of storms can be devastating, leaving people without homes or dealing with major repairs.

Furman’s Bridges to a Brighter Future Receives $3.4 Million Gift

GREENVILLE, SC - August 25, 2010 - Furman University has received a $3.4 million gift from an anonymous donor to support the school’s nationally recognized Bridges to a Brighter Future, a college access and academic enrichment program for Greenville County high school students whose potential outdistances their circumstances.

Waldrop Mechanical Services Completes Fast-Track Assignment at Clemson University, Major Upgrade of Equipment and Systems for Manning Hall Student Dormitory

SPARTANBURG, SC – August 25, 2010 - Spartanburg-based Waldrop Mechanical Services has completed a major renovation project at the Manning Hall student dormitory on the campus of Clemson University in Clemson.

Greenville Tech awarded $50,000 gift from Wachovia, a Wells Fargo Company

GREENVILLE, SC - August 25, 2010 - Greenville Technical College has received $50,000 from the Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation to support Achieving the Dream, a nationwide initiative aimed at helping students succeed.

CAV International Wins $57MM Airfield Contract with US Navy in Rota, Spain

GREENVILLE, SC - August 24, 2010 - CAV International Inc., a US Government outsourcing contractor with expertise in airfield services & logistics, announces that the United States Navy has awarded CAV International a new multi-year contract for Air Terminal and Ground Handling Services at Naval Air Station-Rota, Spain.

Revstone Buys Kaiser Aluminum Forging Operations

GREENWOOD, SC - August 24, 2010 - Revstone Industries, LLC announced Friday the acquisition of Kaiser Aluminum's forged metals facility in Greenwood, SC.

Renewable Water Resources Plants Recognized for Excellent Performance

GREENVILLE, SC - August 25, 2010 - Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) is proud to announce that all ten of its Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP) received 2010 Peak Performance Awards from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA).

DNA Hosts Finding the Spotlight

GREENVILLE, SC - August 24, 2010 - DNA Creative Communications (DNA) held its third educational marketing session for nonprofits, "Finding the Spotlight."

Clemson Graduates Find Jobs at Twice the National Average

CLEMSON, SC - August 24, 2010 - Clemson University graduates are finding jobs at nearly twice the national average of college graduates, and nearly half of them are staying in South Carolina, according to a survey.

City of Greenville Moonlight Movies Returns for Second Season in September

GREENVILLE, SC - August 24, 2010 - Moviegoers are invited to enjoy a variety of film favorites under the stars at the City of Greenville's Moonlight Movies presented by Chick-fil-A at Cherrydale.

Southern Wesleyan among best regional universities

Southern Wesleyan University is listed as one of the best regional universities in the South in the 2011 edition of “America’s Best Colleges,” compiled by U.S. News & World Report.

Furman University Makes Parade’s “A-List Colleges”

GREENVILLE, SC - August 23, 2010 - Parade magazine has named Furman University to its “A-List Colleges,” a group of schools that high school counselors from across the country agreed offers a “big-league education.”

Spartanburg Community College Receives TRIO Student Support Services Grant

SPARTANBURG, SC - August 23, 2010 - Spartanburg Community College (SCC), has been awarded a TRIO Student Support Services grant in the amount of $285,418 per year from the U.S. Department of Education to continue the Success Network program for an anticipated five years.

Carolinas Minority Supplier Development Council Honors Individuals, Corporations at 2010 Conference

GREENVILLE, SC - August 23, 2010 - The Carolinas Minority Supplier Development Council 2010 Business Opportunity Conference recognized progress and achievement by minority businesses in honoring individuals and corporations at their recent annual awards program at the Hyatt Regency Greenville.

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