Local developer, Allora, a Greenville based architectural design/build firm, prepares to break ground on a new residential option at Verdae, introducing Shadwell Townes at Hollingsworth Park.

This charming townhome community includes 29 three-bedroom homes (16 exterior units with the master on the first floor and 13 interior units).  Each floor plan is well designed, offering maximized livable space, appealing finishes and abundant windows allowing for plenty of natural light.  As a unique feature, every home features a 2-car (rear entry) gargage.

Shadwell Townes at Hollingworth Park adjoins Ruskin Square with close proximity to Legacy Park, area shopping, and downtown Greenville.  What truly sets this townhome community apart is an emphasis on individuality.  Even though homes are attached as three and four-unit structures, the architecture has been designed to give each one its own uniqueness through varied roof forms, porches, setbacks and complementary colors.  The traditional Southern style of the architecture blends well with other single family homes within Hollingsworth Park.

Exterior Floor Plan (+/- 1652 sq. ft.)
3 BR, 2.5 BA with Master on First Floor
9′ Ceilings on First Floor
Living Room & Dining Room
Side Patio
Attached 2-car Garage (rear-entry)
Pre-Construction Price:  $254,900

Interior Floor Plan (+/- 1528 Sq. Ft.)
3 BR, 2.5 BA
9′ Ceilings on First Floor
Living Room & Dining Room
Attached 2-car Garage (rear-entry)
Pre-Construction Price:  $224,900

Construction is scheduled to begin in Fall 2010; contracts for pre-construction pricing are being accepted now.  For details, call the Verdae Sales Team at 864-329-8383.

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GREENVILLE, S.C. (June 15, 2010) – There are few things more difficult than learning a parent or loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.  But one local retirement community is offering families a person-centered solution to memory care which can improve quality of life for people with brain disorders.

Linville Courts, an assisted-living, skilled-nursing and Alzheimer’s-care building located on the Cascades Verdae campus in Greenville, S.C., announced this week the introduction of two new programs for memory-care residents.  WAVES and OASIS are designed to improve resident engagement, which may have an impact on physical health by improving appetite and sleeping patterns.  The programs are also designed to increase lower-body strength which is a key indicator of a resident’s ability to perform activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing without the help of a healthcare professional.

WAVES is one of six programs which make up OASIS, Linville Courts’ comprehensive memory care programming.  The program’s name is an acronym which stands for “Older Adult Series (for) Individualized Success.” It consists of SWAY, a chair-based exercise class; SANDY PALMS, an indoor/outdoor gardening program; DESTINATIONS, which features community outings and educational classes; MIRAGES, a sensory-driven art program; CRAVINGS, a baking and cooking program; and WAVES.

WAVES combines the therapeutic benefits of warm water with low-impact, aerobic exercise as residents are safely guided through movements by assigned caregivers.  The program recently received national recognition from the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) as a 2010 Best of the Best award winner, and Executive Director Karen Nichols believes it’s a unique way to improve outcomes for an underserved population.

“We try to do things differently here,” Nichols said.  “Our focus remains on offering proactive solutions and helping the person, not being reactive and responding to the disease.  Several studies have found a connection between moderate exercise and cognitive activity, and increased socialization has been proven to improve mood and self-esteem.”

Although person-centered care is a relatively new term in the long-term care industry, providers such as Linville Courts are actively exploring its benefits for residents suffering from cognitive decline.  Once implemented, the term refers to operational improvements which emphasize individual care, flexible scheduling and common-sense solutions to make the resident’s daily life as normal and enjoyable as possible.

About Cascades Verdae

Located on 40 wooded acres in Greenville, S.C., Cascades Verdae is South Carolina’s largest CCRC.  The community’s care-free lifestyle helps members live longer, healthier and happier lives by offering an array of amenities including maintenance-free living, daily fine dining, weekly housekeeping, a personalized wellness program and continuing-care health services.  Members can choose from a variety of floor plans including single-family cottage homes and condominium-style villas.  Assisted-living, Alzheimer’s care and skilled-nursing rooms are also available for those who need to make a transition from independent living.  More information about Cascades Verdae is located at www.thecascadesverdae.com.

Fortune Magazine
June 14, 2010 Issue

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Congratulations to Team #38 (Drillin’ and Fillin’)  for taking home the 2010 championship trophy.

Event benefits Special Olympics South Carolina.

Greenville, SC — Verdae Development, Inc. (VDI), the master developer for the 1,100-acre integrated community of residences and businesses within the City of Greenville (known as Verdae), announced today the appointment of Tecumseh “Tee” Hooper, Jr. to its board of directors.  Hooper replaces P. Edwin Good, who now serves as chairman of the board for Hollingsworth Funds, Inc., the parent company for VDI.

“Each member of our board is actively engaged in the mission and business activity for this unique project.  After an extensive search, we selected a candidate with proven leadership skills, broad management experience in established companies, and a reputation for innovative thinking,” said John C. Cothran, chairman of the board for VDI. 

Hooper is the CEO of General Wholesale Distributors, a Trane HVAC distributor in the state of South Carolina.  He serves on the board of FGP International Inc., an executive and temporary placement service company; Sign Crafters, USA, a sign manufacturing and service company and Southern First Bank board.  Hooper graduated from The Citadel in 1969 with a degree in business administration, and he received a master’s in business administration from the University of South Carolina in 1971. He has served the community as a board member of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce, Camp Greenville, YMCA, The United Way, and as president of the Greenville Urban League.  Hooper has also served on the board of directors for Leadership Greenville, Leadership South Carolina, and as chairman of Patriots Point Development Authority in Charleston, and chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation.  For his work with the Department of Transportation he was awarded the Order of the Palmetto, the highest civilian award given by South Carolina. 

“Tee’s experience and entrepreneurial accomplishments will provide additional focus and leadership in making Verdae an exemplary live-work-play community with enduring value,” said Cothran.

Board of Directors – Verdae Development, Inc.
John C. Cothran – Chairman
Robert M. Austell – Vice President
Paul S. Goldsmith
M. Graham Proffitt
Tecumseh “Tee” Hooper, Jr.

About Verdae
In 2005, the master plan was announced for Verdae, an 1,100-acre tract of prime real estate located in the city of Greenville.  With planning and construction underway for the classically-styled community, Verdae will include a diverse collection of quality residential with various price points, a host of corporate and professional office buildings and suites, a retirement community, and a town center for retail, entertainment and more.  A system of trails, parks, and other green spaces provide the necessary connectivity to promote a unique live-work-play experience for everyone.  Designed to be home to over 10,000 residents and 15,000 employees, Verdae follows the principles of “New Urbanism” encouraging “walkability” and sustainability. 

For more information, contact Debbie Wallace.

Greenville, SC

Terry’s career spans approximately 30 years of finance, operations and leadership management experience, including more than 18 years as President of Carolina First Bank and Executive Vice President & Director of Corporate Banking for South Financial Group, Inc. He has been integrally involved with numerous Upstate civic and philanthropic activities and organizations, holding many leadership roles.  Terry is a graduate of the University of North Carolina.

“Jim Terry is extremely qualified for this position,” said P. Edwin Good, Jr., Chairman of the Hollingsworth Funds Board of Directors.  “His strong track record in operational leadership and financial management, combined with a true heart for the Greenville community will play an integral part in furthering the mission of the Funds organization.”

About Hollingsworth Funds
Hollingsworth Funds, Inc. was established as a charitable support organization by Mr. John D. Hollingsworth in 1964.  Upon his death at the end of 2000, almost all of his estate, valued at approximately $290 million, passed to this foundation.  Under provisions of trust documents and his will, approximately 45% of the annual income distribution is designated for Furman University; 10% to the Greenville YMCA; and 45% to public charities (501(c)(3) organizations) operating within Greenville County, South Carolina as selected each year through a competitive grants application process with the Community Foundation of Greenville.  Total grants to beneficiaries (2001 through 2009) have exceeded more than 22 million dollars.

For more information, contact Debbie Wallace at (864) 329-9292 or visit www.hollingsworthfunds.org.

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