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Carolina Panthers President, to Speak at the Chamber's CEO Social in April
Danny Morrison, President of the Carolina Panthers, is to speak at the Spartanburg Area Chamber’s Spring CEO Social on Monday, April 19th. The event, presented by Dixon Hughes, is to be held from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Harley Room in the Richardson Athletic Building on the campus of Wofford College. More details


The Roper Mountain Science Center Presents "Star Wars Science" on April 10
Based on the idea that we learn best when the learning is relevant, imaginative and engaging, this event and exhibition promises to provide something for visitors of all ages. On hand will be numerous members of the 501st Legion and Rebel Legion, the worlds' premier Star Wars costuming group as they portray stormtroopers, clonetroopers, TIE pilots, Imperial guards, bike scouts, and other popular characters from the films. More details


Clint Holmes Comes to the Flat Rock Play House on March 31
Clint Holmes is more than a singer. Like a painter with a blank canvas, he makes every performance an original. His powerful voice and magnetic stage presence embrace the upbeat side of life. More details

Nominations Being Accepted for Silver Crescent Manufacturer of the Year
The Silver Crescent Foundation and South Carolina Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the nominations process for the Silver Crescent Manufacturer of the Year award is now open. Manufacturers may access information on the award criteria and nomination process on the Chamber’s web site – www.scchamber.net. More details


The Grove Park Inn Invites You to Easter Weekend 2010 on April 2 Through 4
Create Easter memories at The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa. The Grove Park Inn is welcoming spring! More details

The Greenville Little Theatre Announces the 2010/2011
Season Lineup
Please join The Greenville Little Theatre as they present another crowd pleasing season of classic plays and musicals. They’ve got an incredible lineup for the 2010 – 2011 Season and they want you to be a part of it! More details

Research Symposium Showcases Bright Minds on March 26
A convergence of great minds – researchers, scholars and creatives – will occur when the sixth annual SC Upstate Research Symposium is held at Milliken & Company on Friday, March 26, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. “The purpose of the SC Upstate Research Symposium is two-fold,” said Dr. Sebastian van Delden, associate professor of computer science and director of research support at USC Upstate. More details


Now is the Time to Prepare That Garden for the Growing Season
Considering February’s weather, it was difficult to get the spring fertilizer application out on time. That does not mean it is a good idea to just do it late. More details


Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards Call for Nominations, Deadline on March 26
Do you know a diversity champion—an Upstate person, organization or business who demonstrates leadership in promoting diversity and inclusion as an important individual or organizational mission? Help celebrate their accomplishments and promote them as role models by nominating them for the sixth annual Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards. More details

Caterpillar Facility in Newberry to Increase Capacity, Investment to Create 500 New Jobs
Caterpillar has announced plans to increase operations at its facility in Newberry County. The state and Newberry County have worked to assist the company with its expansion plans for Newberry, which should be completed in the next several years. More details


All Aboard for the "Peanuts™ Easter Beagle Express" at Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, On April 2 & 3
The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is pleased to announce the "Peanuts™ Easter Beagle Express" on Friday, April 2nd, and Saturday, April 3rd, 2010. Trains will depart the historic Bryson City depot at 10:30 a.m. More details

Brooks Center to Host its Biggest Night of Classical Music
on Wednesday
The Brooks Center for the Performing Arts at Clemson University will host its biggest night of classical music in the center’s 16-year history at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 24. The concert will feature Lang Lang, the world’s most-recognized classical pianist. More details

Second Annual ShalomFest in Greenville, South Carolina
on Sunday
Temple of Israel is pleased to announce that ShalomFest’10, the second annual Jewish cultural and food festival, will take place on Sunday, March 21, 2010, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with free entrance to the Campus of Temple of Israel at 400 Spring Forest Road. Temple of Israel is located off Haywood Road, one mile north of Haywood Mall in Greenville. More details

Ten at The Top Names Executive Director to Lead New Regional Collaboration Effort
Ten at the Top, a ten-county not-for-profit organization in Upstate South Carolina that is dedicated to promoting regional collaboration while enhancing the quality of life for residents in the region, has hired its first full-time Executive Director. Dean Hybl recently assumed the position after spending the last five years promoting regional collaboration in the Central Florida area. More details

Hollywild Animal Park Will Host Photography Days 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on April 10
Professional and amateur photographers will be welcomed to the park with special amenities set up to enable them to hone their craft with fun and fascinating subjects – the amazing animals who call Hollywild home. During the event Spartanburg Photographic Center is sponsoring workshops and will have experts on site from Nikon and/or Cannon. More details

Moulton Logistics Announces Facility in Berkeley County, Investment to Create 500 Jobs
The South Carolina Department of Commerce has announced that Moulton Logistics Management will locate its new distribution and logistics facility in Berkeley County. The $25 million investment is expected to generate 500 new jobs in the next five years. More details

Clemson Hosts International Leaders in Education Program
For the second year Clemson University’s Eugene T. Moore School of Education has been awarded a grant of more than $160,000 to be one of five universities hosting teachers from around the globe. As a participant in the International Leaders in Education Program Clemson is hosting 16 teachers from nine countries. More details


Wofford Men's Basketball Wins SoCon Championship!
The Wofford men’s basketball team used strong defense to survive a second-half push by the Appalachian State Mountaineers to claim the 2010 Southern Conference Championship by a score of 56-51. The win marks the Terriers’ first Southern Conference championship. More details

The IMO Group to Locate New Operations in Dorchester County and Create 190 New Jobs
The IMO Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of slewing rings and slew drives, as well as experts in the machine and plant manufacturing sector, will locate its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Dorchester County. The South Carolina operation will be called IMO USA Corp. and will ultimately employ 190 workers and generate a $47 million capital investment. More details


Temperatures May be Rising, But Cataloochee
is Still Keeping it Cool
Spring is just around the corner, but skiing and Snowboarding at the Catalooche Ski Area is still in full swing! What better way to enjoy the wonderful mountain scenery and get some great exercise, than bringing the whole family out for some fun on the snow? More details

Want Ultra High Speed Internet?
Google has announced plans to test ultra-high speed broadband networks in one or more trial locations across the country. If you would like for Asheville and Buncombe County to be the community chosen for the trial, go to Google Fiber and click on "Nominate Your Community" to help bring the network to us. More details

MTU Detroit Diesel to Open New Engine Production Facility in Aiken County
The South Carolina Department of Commerce and MTU Detroit Diesel Inc. has confirmed that the company will be opening a new manufacturing facility in Aiken County, S.C. where it will begin building Series 2000 and Series 4000 engines by the end of the year. The company hosted an announcement event at the new facility. More details


University of South Carolina Recognized for Community Service
The University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus has been named to the 2009 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. The highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service learning and civic engagement. More details

Eat Smart and Move More in March
March is National Nutrition Month®. This year eat better by focusing on the basics to build your health from the ground up. More details


BMW Group USA Reports February Sales
BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) increased its February sales 13.7 percent selling 17,971 vehicles compared to the same month in 2009. Both the BMW and MINI brands improved performance with BMW reporting a sales increase of 16.3 percent to 15,100 units and MINI a 1.6 percent increase to 2,871 vehicles. More details

Winners Announced for Chimney Rock Photo Contest
Nearly 100 entries were received for the Share Your Favorite Moments themed contest. Contestants always surprise and delight with their creative and fun photos, making choosing the winners really tough. More details


Check Out the South Carolina Assistive Technology Expo 2010 on Thursday
Are you interested in the latest assistive technology devices, equipment, gadgets, and software to help people of all ages live more independently in all areas of life? Make plans to attend the South Carolina Assistive Technology Expo 2010. More details

Tips on Combating Spring Time Moles
Although the Extension office fields phone calls about moles all year, it seems like the greatest number of calls come in January through March. Whatever the reason for the obsessive tunneling, homeowners often find the ridges and mounds enough of a nuisance to seek a remedy. More details

Flat Rock Playhouse Presents "Schoolhouse Rock Live",
Now Through Sunday
YouTheatre of Flat Rock Playhouse presents "Schoolhouse Rock Live!", the stage adaptation of the award-winning cartoon series that became a part of the consciousness of an entire generation. "Schoolhouse Rock" was famous for its clever and likable songs - songs that were so entertaining, kids didn't realize they were learning as they memorized the tunes. More details


Pacolet Milliken Enterprises Donates Former Textile Facility to Abbeville County
Abbeville County is the proud recipient of a generous gift from Pacolet Milliken Enterprises, Inc. that will foster economic development and industrial recruitment for the region. Pacolet Milliken recently deeded the former Milliken Honea Path textile facility to Abbeville County. More details


How to Avoid ID Theft During the Census
The Census will be mailed to 134 million households on March 1. The form has 10 questions about your age, date of birth, race and whether you rent or own a home. More details


Hollywild Astronomers Discover “Star Wars”
As visitors for Hollywild’s first Astronomy Night and Star Search braved the cold night to learn about stars, galaxies, nebula, black holes, and constellations. Then they unexpectedly became time travelers. More details


Proper Operation & Maintenance of Your Heat Pump Can Save You Big Money
With a number of homes using heat pumps as their heating source the following information can be both practical and result in savings to homeowners on their utility bills. Proper operation of your heat pump will save energy. More details


Bosch Rexroth Announces an Investment Expected to Create 50 Jobs in Greenville County
Bosch Rexroth Corporation has announced that the company will expand its hydraulics business unit in Greenville County. Bosch will invest $10 million and expects to create up to 50 new jobs, requiring a variety of skilled workers to fill both managerial and manufacturing positions. More details


BMW Charity Pro-Am Announces 10 More Celebrity Commitments for 2010
Ten more celebrity commitments for the 10th annual BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation have been released. The latest commitments for the golf tournament include "LOST" actor Terry O’Quinn. More details


Clemson University Establishes President’s Commission on Sustainability
Clemson University President James F. Barker has established a President's Commission on Sustainability that is charged with creating and implementing a plan to make the university carbon neutral. As a signatory to the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment, Clemson has pledged to reduce carbon emissions and to incorporate sustainability into its curriculum for all students. More details

Regional and National Blood Supply Low, Donations
Urgently Needed
The nation's blood banks, represented by the American Red Cross, American Association of Blood Banks, and America's Blood Centers, are asking for immediate blood donations to boost already critically low blood supplies. This call to action comes at a time when blood is traditionally in short supply due to the holidays, travel schedules, and illness. More detailss

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