Greer Bancshares Incorporated, the parent company of Greer State Bank, Friday reported quarterly net income attributable to common shareholders of $661,000 or 27 cents per diluted common share, as compared to the prior year first quarter net income of $761,000 or $31 cents per diluted common share.
It is noted that last year’s net income included gains on the sale of securities totaling $247,000.
Russell Ashmore Jr., will by honored by the Boy Scouts of America with the Distinguished Citizen Award at a 7:30 a.m. breakfast on Wednesday, May 11 at the Cannon Centre.
Ashmore will be honored as part of the annual Friends of Scouting breakfast.
Wolfgang Puck is bringing his signature restaurant, The Kitchen, to the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport as part of the $125 million terminal improvement project.
The restaurant is the Piece de resistance of the Grand Hall that will house commissioned artworks of the historic upstate, other restaurants and amenities that will brand GSP as one of the most contemporary airports of its kind.
Dear Dave,
I know when it comes to investing you like mutual funds and paid-for real estate. What do you think about using condominiums as investment properties instead of single-family homes?
Upstate drivers will be taking a new route when merging from I-85 North to I-385 North by early this week.
Weather permitting, a temporary ramp was expected to be completed over the weekend that will shift driving lanes for the next nine months as crews work on the new interchange for the 85-385 Gateway Project. This $231 million project is the second largest undertaking in South Carolina Department of Transportation history.
The bigger the Greer Inland Port grows the more names are needed for the extra cranes used to move containers.
Two more cranes names winners were recognized by South Carolina Port Authority president and CEO Jim Newsome Wednesday.
The Atlanta Bread Company is seeking friendly, smiling faces to make and serve gourmet sandwiches, salads, soups and coffees at 4100 Pelham Road, off exit 54 and I-85.
The store hours are 7 a.m. – 8 p.m., Monday through Sunday. Mature adults may want to consider this job for additional income. Visit the location between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., call 864-627-4300 or email here.
The South Carolina Ports Authority announced plans to pursue a second inland port facility, driven by the success of Inland Port Greer and demand for enhanced efficiency of international container movements between the Port of Charleston and growing markets in South Carolina and North Carolina.
"While our discussions are preliminary, the success of Inland Port Greer demonstrates the market demand for additional intermodal hubs to support growing volumes of cargo moving to and from Charleston by rail," SCPA president and CEO Jim Newsome said. The announcement was made the inland port.
Dear Dave,
I’m a senior in high school here in Arkansas, and I think I want to study business in college. I’ve gotten an unusual offer from a small, out-of-state school. It revolves around a $3,000 student loan program, where the loan converts to a scholarship if I maintain a grade point average of 3.3 or higher. Tuition at this college costs about $34,000 a year, so I was wondering what you think about the idea.
Lowes Foods is fast closing on finishing the framework of the store across from Riverside High School on South Suber Road and Hammett Road.
Opening for the store is on schedule for late summer/early fall.
Wolfgang Puck putting signature "The Kitchen" restaurant at GSP
Wolfgang Puck is bringing his signature restaurant, The Kitchen, to the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport as part of the $125 million terminal improvement project, airport officials announced Thursday, April 28.
What started out as a recreational brouhaha three years ago is ending in a peace signing, of sorts, between Greenville County and six municipalities.
Greer City Council, on Tuesday night, approved (3-1) to authorize City Administrator Ed Driggers to enter into discussion with Greenville County on an intergovernmental agreement for recreational funding.
The Blue Ridge Brewing Co. is beginning to see the foam on top of their beer.
Bob Hiller, owner of Greer’s restaurant and craft brewpub at 308 Trade Street, is awaiting for clearance on the alcohol beverage permit from SLED to announce an official opening date.
Dear Dave,
My husband and I are just starting to get control of our finances, but we have a problem. My dad has a habit of expecting us to buy things for him. I know he has money, but anytime he knows we’re going to the store, he gives us a list of things he wants.
The Greer Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying a subject involved in a strong-armed robbery within the city limits of Greer.
The robbery took place this morning around 10:15.
GSP begins a new era with Southwest Airlines Tuesday.
Southwest will have three departures and three arrivals serviced by Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) with Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Airport (ATL) as the hub for all flights.
Culver’s has set an opening date and has begun hiring for its Greer Restaurant.
Culver’s will open Monday, May 16 and is hiring 75 people to fill all positions at the family sit down restaurant.
Watching a traditional Chinese groundbreaking ceremony for a major manufacturing auto parts supplier in Greer was unique.
The first China automobile parts plant is coming to Greer.
Jiangnan Mold Plastic Technology Corp. will make its formal announcement at its Greer site at 1000 Robinson Road on Tuesday.
We have been frequently asked how the Benchmark Bicycle Supply Co., got its name. So, here’s the back story according to co-owner Ben Schowe.
“I grew up within a household where my dad’s name was Ben,” said Schowe. “I ran in high school with a teammate named Ben and when I was in college, my roommate was named Ben. When I was in the service I reported an officer named Ben.
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