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Furman Receives $6 Million Bequest From Estate Of Alumnus Thomas Farmer

Dec 17, 2018 02:50PM ● By Kathleen Maris

Farmer, who died in 2014 at the age of 90, gave Furman a total of $3.8 million during his lifetime. The bequest from his estate brings his total giving to the university to nearly $10 million.

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Raymond G. Farmer To Continue To Lead S.C. Department Of Insurance

Dec 13, 2018 11:51AM ● By Kathleen Maris

First appointed as director by former Governor Nikki Haley in November of 2012, Farmer has focused on growing and regulating the state’s insurance industry fairly, helping and protecting consumers, and incentivizing competition in the marketplace by increasing the number of insurance companies in the state.

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Upstate Leaders Become Riley Diversity Fellows

Dec 13, 2018 09:21AM ● By Kathleen Maris

As part of the program, participants have worked in small, cross-sector groups to respond to real issues and opportunities in their communities through service projects.

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Director Duane Parrish To Continue To Lead S.C. Department Of Parks, Recreation And Tourism

Dec 12, 2018 10:18AM ● By Kathleen Maris

Parrish was appointed to his current position by former Governor Nikki Haley in January of 2011.

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Executive Director Marcia S. Adams To Continue To Lead S.C. Department of Administration

Dec 11, 2018 11:28AM ● By Kathleen Maris

Former Governor Nikki Haley appointed Adams as the first executive director of the newly-formed Department of Administration in July of 2015.

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Former Swamp Rabbit president helps bring a new pro soccer club to town

Dec 07, 2018 10:12AM ● By Kathleen Maris

Three years ago, Chris Lewis rebranded and transformed Greenville’s hockey team, creating the Swamp Rabbits we know and love today. Now, in collaboration with Erwin Creates, Lewis will build upon that success to introduce Greenville County’s first pro soccer team: Greenville Triumph.

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2018 SC CIO Awards

Dec 07, 2018 10:09AM ● By Kathleen Maris

Integrated Media Publishing and AcumenIT are pleased to announce the 2018 recipients of the South Carolina CIO Awards. The winners were named Thursday, Nov. 1, at the S.C. State Museum in Columbia. Among those winners, one recipient was honored with a CIO Lifetime Achievement Award and three received Judge’s Choice Awards.

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Dick Riley says education is the backbone of democracy—and business

Dec 07, 2018 09:45AM ● By Kathleen Maris

Of all his accomplishments as governor, it’s the Education Improvement Act of 1984—which used a one-cent sales tax increase to raise student performance and elevate the teaching profession, among other reforms—that he is most proud of. Riley also feels it’s the one accomplishment that brought the most change to the state—not just in schools, but in the business sector as well.

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Liberty Fellowship Announces 15th Class Of Fellows

Dec 06, 2018 03:18PM ● By Kathleen Maris

Their commitment strengthens the collective impact of the network and brings the total number of Fellows to more than 300 across the state.

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State And Community Leaders Graduate From S.C. Economic Development Training Program

Nov 19, 2018 12:58PM ● By Kathleen Maris

A collaborative effort between S.C. Commerce and SCEDA, the program is designed to arm participants with innovative development approaches for implementation in local communities.

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USC Upstate Announces $1.6 Million Philanthropic Gift

Nov 19, 2018 12:03PM ● By Kathleen Maris

Proceeds from the endowment will fund international travel and study abroad experiences for USC Upstate students, as well as support an endowed position focused on international business.

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Charity Ball Board Of Greenville Announces New Members For The 2019 Rose Ball

Nov 19, 2018 11:01AM ● By Kathleen Maris

The following community leaders serve on the 2018-19 Charity Ball Board of Greenville.

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American Enterprise Institute President To Deliver Lecture At Furman

Nov 16, 2018 10:35AM ● By Kathleen Maris

His talk, “Bringing America Together,” is free and open to the public. The lecture is the second in the five-part Tocqueville series, “Love, Friendship and Politics.”

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GHS Announces Lominack Family Scholarship For USC School Of Medicine Greenville

Nov 14, 2018 10:20AM ● By Kathleen Maris

The Lominack Family Scholarship will be initially awarded to a medical student entering medical school in 2020.

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S.C. Life Sciences Leaders Honored At SCBIO 2018

Nov 09, 2018 12:21PM ● By Kathleen Maris

Life sciences leaders at SCBIO 2018 in Charleston saluted three leaders for profound positive impact and contributions to the advancement of South Carolina’s $11.4 billion life sciences industry.

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Clemson Names New VP Of Office Of Corporate Partnerships And Strategic Initiatives

Nov 09, 2018 11:43AM ● By Kathleen Maris

David W. Clayton will be based at CU-ICAR and will work to develop and manage business development strategies and grow corporate partnerships for the university.

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Coldwell Banker Caine Names October Circle Of Excellence Recipients

Nov 08, 2018 10:39AM ● By Kathleen Maris

The Circle of Excellence distinction is awarded to agents within the company’s offices throughout the Upstate and celebrates $1 million in listing or closing volume, or four units listed or closed.

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Public Unveiling Of Sculpture Honoring Former Governor Dick Riley Scheduled At Peace Center

Nov 06, 2018 12:26PM ● By Kathleen Maris

The sculpture, by artist Zan Wells, represents Riley’s extraordinary public leadership and commitment to quality education for all children.

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Luanne Runge Named COO of Elliott Davis

Nov 02, 2018 04:36PM ● By Lori Coon

Proven leader brings years of operational and legal experience to growing business solutions firm

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2019 Industrial Hemp Pilot Program Growers Selected

Oct 29, 2018 11:48AM ● By Kathleen Maris

The farmers represent 24 counties throughout the state. 19 of the 20 Permitted Growers from 2018 are included in the selection.

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