Research foundation quietly the epicenter of collaboration at Clemson
July 22, 2024
If you asked a random person walking across the Clemson University campus what “CURF” is, they’d most likely say they don’t know or guess it’s a kind of soil or grass. Or maybe the name of a character in Star Wars. The correct answer is the Clemson University Research Foundation (CURF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded…
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Doug Hallenbeck named Vice President for Student Affairs
July 22, 2024
Doug Hallenbeck has been named Vice President for Student Affairs at Clemson University, following approval from the Board of Trustees Compensation Committee on July 18. Hallenbeck returns to Clemson after serving as Vice President for Student Affairs at Oklahoma State University from 2019-24. In his new role beginning this fall, Hallenbeck will lead the Division…
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Premier Arts Collective announces Kaleidoscope: An Immersive Art Experience + Fundraiser – rescheduled to October 17 due to effects of Hurricane Helene
July 22, 2024
**Kaleidoscope: An Immersive Art Experience + Fundraiser rescheduled to October 17 due to effects of Hurricane Helene** Premier Arts Collective (PAC) announces Kaleidoscope: An Immersive Art Experience + Fundraiser set for Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Zen in downtown Greenville. The event will benefit PAC and its mission in furthering therapeutic arts programs, paving paths…
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Venture Carolina launches a new fund to invest in Upstate Upstarts
July 22, 2024
Venture Carolina, through its Upstate Upstarts program, is pleased to announce a new way to support early stage companies in the Upstate of South Carolina. The Upstate Upstarts List is an initiative to increase the visibility of early-stage technology companies developing new technologies and building new companies in the Upstate of South Carolina. Launched in…
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Prisma Health and UnitedHealthcare reach new multi-year agreement
July 22, 2024
Prisma Health is back in-network for UnitedHealthcare Prisma Health and UnitedHealthcare (United) have reached a new multi-year agreement. The new agreement ensures that Prisma Health hospitals, physician practices and other health care services are in-network for all United Commercial and Medicare Advantage health insurance plans. “I am pleased that United agreed to equitable reimbursement that…
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Abacus Planning Group welcomes Michael Holt to its Financial Planning Team
July 22, 2024
Abacus Planning Group welcomed Michael Holt to its financial planning team as a Support Advisor. As a member of the financial planning team, Michael works closely with senior advisors to support their work on behalf of clients. Michael graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2023 with a B.S in Finance. Michael began working…
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Daddy Had A Worm Farm
July 22, 2024
By Tom Poland The towns sounded distant, not as miles go, but as memories. Hazlehurst, McRae, Baxley, Soperton, Alma, and Tifton. Tifton meant trouble. I was studying a map for a six-day trek into South Georgia in August. Near a place called Fargo, I will sleep two nights where a road dead-ends in wilderness…
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BASF VETS partner with Blue Ridge Community Center
July 22, 2024
SENECA, SC – The Blue Ridge Community Center now has six state-of-the-art basketball goals in its newly constructed courts thanks to a team from BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS). Over two days, 14 dedicated volunteers from the Seneca Site’s Veterans Employee Team (VETS), an employee resource group (ERG), committed a total of 60…
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SCDOT awarded $175 million to replace bridges on I-95 over Lake Marion
July 19, 2024This week, the Governor Henry McMaster, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, and U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn announced the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has been awarded $175 million by the Federal Highway Administration to replace four bridges on I-95 over Lake Marion. This award is one of the largest federal discretionary grant awards ever…
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The Rock It! Co.’s Leah Stoudenmire named Women in Business honoree
July 19, 2024
Greenville Business Magazine has named Leah Stoudenmire, Founder and CEO of The Rock It! Co., as a SC Women in Business honoree. The SC Women in Business Awards are for female entrepreneurs, executives, employees and organizations they run and those who are making a difference. This prestigious award honors select businesswomen across South Carolina based…
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Wagner Wealth Management adds financial advisor
July 19, 2024
Wagner Wealth Management has added an experienced financial advisor, Clay Koch, to its team. A College of Charleston graduate, Koch brings more than nine years of experience in the financial services industry. He holds Series 7, Series 65, Series 66, and Life and Variable Annuity Insurance licenses while still in college. Outside of the office,…
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Greenwood Capital celebrates 40 years of service
July 19, 2024
On June 30, 2024, Greenwood Capital marked 41 years of business and officially wrapped up a year of celebrating four decades of client service to South Carolina. Greenwood Capital is a premier wealth management and asset management firm with offices in Greenville and Greenwood. The company serves families, financial advisors, and institutional investors such as…
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DP3 Architects, Ltd. welcomes two new team members
July 18, 2024
DP3 Architects announced the addition of two new team members to the firm, Diana Courson and Laurel Getty. Both Diana and Laurel were previously summer interns at DP3 Architects, and the firm is thrilled to have them back as full-time team members. Diana recently received her Master of Architecture from Clemson University. Prior to her…
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How the Upstate fits into the Luxury Outlook
July 18, 2024Sotheby’s International Realty’s 2024 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook, a first-of-its-kind mid-year report, delves into the pivotal, forward-looking issues shaping luxury residential property markets around the world. And the Upstate. “Luxury housing doesn’t always mean Ibiza or Napa,” said Joan Herlong, the founder and CEO of the Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty. “Our own listings…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter 2024
July 18, 2024
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2024. “We reported solid performance in the second quarter with improved profitability across all measures. Loans and core deposits were modestly down, as expected, as we continue to focus on disciplined…
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Cheryl Lang promoted to President & CEO of Tindall Corporation
July 18, 2024
Tindall Corporation, a leading provider of precast, prestressed concrete solutions, is proud to announce the promotion of Cheryl Lang to the position of President & CEO of the company effective July 1 st . Lang joined Tindall in 1990 as a Controller until 2006, when she was named Vice President and CFO. She was promoted…
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Tickets are on sale now for Sync for Survivors!
July 18, 2024
Don’t miss a beat – Sync for Survivor tickets are now on sale! All proceeds support the Cancer Survivors Park Alliance. Tickets are $125 per person and include mouth-watering bites from Larkin’s, two drink tickets, general admission seating, and endless fun! Capitalizing on the popularity of the National TV celebrity show “Lip Sync Battle”, the…
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Bravo1 Protection adds new operations manager
July 17, 2024
Chris Coscarella has joined the area’s leading security company, Bravo1 Protection, as its new operations manager. A ten-year Air Force veteran, Coscarella will oversee all daily security operations, including staffing, logistics, and client relations. During his Air Force career, Coscarella earned a Joint Service Commendation Medal with Combat Device as well as graduated Magna Cum…
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Building Futures: DP3 Architects volunteers with Project Pipeline for SCNOMA
July 17, 2024
DP3 Architects recently had the opportunity to volunteer for the South Carolina Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (SCNOMA) with their Project Pipeline initiative. Project Pipeline is an educational day camp that introduces middle and high school students, particularly those from underrepresented communities, to the field of architecture. The program is designed to…
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NP Strategy strengthens Alabama Team
July 17, 2024
NP Strategy Strengthens Alabama Team PR Expert Lillian Roth Brand Joins as Director NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance, continues to expand its presence in Alabama with the hiring of Lillian Roth Brand as director in its Maynard Nexsen Birmingham office. NP Strategy is a wholly owned subsidiary…
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Nordson ICS to launch operations in Laurens County
July 17, 2024
$30 million investment will create 125 new jobs Nordson Industrial Coating Systems (ICS) is establishing their newest manufacturing facility in Laurens County. With an investment of $30 million and the creation of 125 new production, machining, engineering and management jobs, the facility will be located at 19375 Highway 72 E, Clinton, SC. The Nordson ICS division was…
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GreenWood, Inc. adds Lopez to accounting team
July 17, 2024
GreenWood, Inc., an industrial maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces the addition of Mona Lopez to the home office accounting team in Greenville, South Carolina. Mona is responsible for processing the weekly payroll, daily cash management, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. She also handles client billings according to established schedules and assists with additional…
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Hemingway’s Pocket
July 17, 2024
By Tom Poland We give little thought to our pockets until one gets a hole in it. When it does, it becomes a liability. Well, what’s the history of pockets? When did these bags sewn into pants and jackets become handy for stuffing our hands in on a wintry walk in woods? Read on.…
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LS3P’s Columbia office celebrates 20 years
July 17, 2024
LS3P, an architecture, interiors, and planning firm, announced the Columbia office is celebrating their 20th anniversary. Columbia Office Leader and a Director on LS3P’s Board, Mary Beth Sims Branham, AIA opened the Columbia office in May 2004, as the firm’s first female start-up. With more than 40 years of experience, she has led the design…
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Fenecon to establish North American headquarters in Greenville with multi-million dollar manufacturing facility investment
July 17, 2024
Fenecon International GmbH, a German producer of energy storage systems, has announced its first North American manufacturing location and headquarters, to be established in Greenville, SC. The $3 million dollar investment will create 68 jobs in Greenville County. Fenecon is committed to climate protection and energy independence. They develop advanced systems to store and manage…
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South Carolina Bankers Association announces 2024 Outstanding Young Bankers Award recipient
July 16, 2024
The South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA) announced Rufus T. “Wells” Dunlap V as the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Young Banker Award. Wells, who serves as Senior Vice President and Senior Operations Officer for Countybank, was honored with the prestigious award at the SCBA annual meeting held on June 21, 2024 at The Greenbrier in…
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GJF’s Tessler honored
July 16, 2024
Courtney Tessler, the first CEO in the history of the Greenville Jewish Federation, has been honored by Greenville Business Magazine as an SC Women in Business honoree. The SC Women in Business Awards are for female entrepreneurs, executives, employees and organizations they run and those who are making a difference. This prestigious award honors select…
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GADC appoints Max Stewart as new CEO
July 16, 2024
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Max Stewart as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 16, 2024. Stewart brings more than two decades of experience in economic development and non-profit leadership, making him an ideal fit to lead GADC in its mission to foster economic growth and…
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US News & World Report names Bon Secours Hospitals Best in Greenville metro area
July 16, 2024
Bon Secours St. Francis has been recognized as a 2024-2025 “Best Hospital” by the U.S. News & World Report. Together, the health system’s two hospital campuses – St. Francis Eastside and St. Francis Downtown – were ranked first overall in the Greenville, S.C. area. “We’re honored to once again be recognized by U.S. News and…
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CUF welcomes three to board, announces chair and vice chair for 2024
July 15, 2024
The Clemson University Foundation (CUF) has announced the addition of three new directors to its board: Kimberly “Kim” O. Dennis, Ashley Johnson and Edmund Reese. Their appointments, each holding voting positions, commenced on July 1, 2024, marking the beginning of their 4-year terms. The selection process for these directors involved nomination by alumni and friends,…
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Law firm commits to funding 150 law school test prep courses for Clemson students
July 15, 2024
A generous gift from a Clemson University alumnus’ law firm will pay for 150 law school admission test (LSAT) prep courses for students aspiring to enter the profession. The Loebsack & Brownlee Pre-Law Fund for LSAT Testing was established in Summer 2024 through a gift from managing partner Chris Loebsack ‘93. The firm committed $90,000 over three…
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Kimberly Poole honored among 2024 Veteran Champions of the Year in Higher Education
July 15, 2024
Kimberly Poole, Ph.D., has been named as one of the 2024 Veteran Champions of the Year in Higher Education by the Military Friendly® program. The award recognizes individuals who passionately advocate for veterans in higher education. This year’s recipients will be published in the October issue of G.I. Jobs, a global publication that connects service…
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Clemson launching new initiative to bring the power of STEM to S.C. schools
July 15, 2024
Through a new partnership with STEM Global Action, Clemson University’s Division of Community, Engagement, Belonging and Access, will launch the STEM South Carolina (STEM SC) initiative as part of the University’s mission to enhance educational access to all students for success in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. One of the core initiatives of Clemson University’s strategic plan, Clemson Elevate, is…
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VentureSouth invests over $5.5 million in early-stage companies in the Southeast during first half of 2024
July 15, 2024
VentureSouth, one of the top 10 angel groups in North America, is excited to announce investments totaling $5.5 million into 24 early-stage companies in the first half of 2024. In addition to the investment activity, despite quieter M&A markets, the organization has also distributed nearly $2 million in returns to investors from investments made in…
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Liberty Fellowship welcomes new CEO Tycely Williams
July 15, 2024
The Liberty Fellowship Board of Directors has selected Tycely Williams as the new CEO of the organization. Williams will begin her role on July 22, as the Fellowship continues to celebrate its 20th anniversary year. “I am thrilled to join Liberty Fellowship, an organization that is committed to convening and catalyzing leaders with a wide range…
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529s – Not Just for Four-Year Schools
July 15, 2024
Whether it’s a quiet lane, a winding trail or a busy highway – the roads we travel are as unique and distinct as the people who travel them. The paths we follow in life are much the same. Some are straight and predictable. Others are full of surprises, twisting and turning to reveal new and…
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Upcountry History Museum to host Quilts of Valor Display
July 15, 2024
Quilts to be Awarded to Local Veterans in Special Ceremonies on July 20 What began as one mother’s dream when her son was deployed in Iraq in 2003 is now a foundation of volunteers on mission to cover Service Members and Veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor. The Upcountry History…
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Tickets go on sale this week for GJFF’s SummerFest’s Call Me Dancer
July 15, 2024
Tickets for the South Carolina premier of the award-winning documentary Call Me Dancer as well as a dance workshop with the star of the film go on sale this week. The Greenville Jewish Film Festival’s SummerFest 2024 will offer a unique blend of cultures this year as the feature presentation tells the saga of a…
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OSHA issues proposed workplace heat exposure standard
July 15, 2024
By David Dubberly Maynard Nexsen PC. On July 2, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its proposed national heat standard, titled Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings. In a preamble, OSHA, which has been working on the standard for three years, noted that “[h]eat is the leading…
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Presbyterian College launches center for inquiry, research, and scholarship
July 15, 2024
In 11th-century France, famed philosopher and logician Peter Abelard wrote that the first key to wisdom is “constant and frequent questioning … for by doubting we are led to question, and by questioning we arrive at the truth.” At Presbyterian College, the search for wisdom and truth continues in the 21st century with renewed vigor…
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Construction begins on Holland Park Office Building
July 15, 2024
Project Details The Holland Park Office Building is a testament to the dynamic growth and development in Greenville. Designed by LMG Architects, the 7,000 SF building will serve as the future home for the Holland & Alderson Law Firm, formerly known as the J. Darryl Holland Law Firm. Chris Alderson is joining the firm as…
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Randy Page joins Palmetto Family Council as Executive Vice President
July 15, 2024
Palmetto Family Council President Dr. Steve Pettit announced the addition of Randy Page to the organization as Executive Vice President. Page will begin to serve immediately. Prior to joining Palmetto Family Council’s staff, Page served as State Representative Adam Morgan’s congressional campaign manager and as state director for Never Back Down PAC in South Carolina.…
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Local author and life coach, Karin Freeland, honored for business skills
July 14, 2024
Greenville Business Magazine has honored Karin Freeland with a 2024 SC Women in Business Award. The SC Women in Business Awards are for female entrepreneurs, executives, employees and the organizations they run and those who are making a difference. This prestigious award honors select businesswomen across South Carolina based on career achievements, contributions to their…
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Joan Herlong earns SC Women in Business honor
July 14, 2024
Greenville Business Magazine has honored Joan Herlong with a 2024 SC Women in Business award. The SC Women in Business Awards are for female entrepreneurs, executives, employees and organizations they run and those who are making a difference. This prestigious award honors select businesswomen across South Carolina based on career achievements, contributions to their company,…
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Greenville Technical College seeks submissions for second annual LGBTQ+ History Month Art Exhibition
July 14, 2024
An October 2024 exhibition hosted by the Greenville Technical College (GTC) Libraries in celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month will feature work by LGBTQ+ visual artists from the college and the Greenville area. The exhibition will run from October 1 through 31, with an opening reception at the Barton Campus Library on October 1 from 6…
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Nine college students join Northwestern Mutual summer internship program
July 14, 2024
Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial services firm, selected nine college students to participate in the company’s nationally recognized summer internship program to work in its Upstate SC offices and gain valuable experience in financial planning from seasoned financial advisors. The summer interns include Carlos Lopez, of Bob Jones University, Olivia Montagano, of Wofford University, and…
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Upcountry History Museum completes survey of sites in Greenville County associated with the American Revolution
July 14, 2024
In a war remembered more for battles at Bunker Hill, Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown, it was the events of the Southern Campaign that finally turned the tide for American independence. The yearslong, hard-fought Revolutionary War came to an end in 1783 and brought to these Southern states many veterans who were awarded land grants for…
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Greenville’s newest luxury community Biltmore Walk breaks ground
July 14, 2024
Exclusive Residences Offer Unparalleled Access to County Square’s 40-Acre Mixed-Use Development Keene Group and Marchant Bateman & Co. of Blackstream Christie’s International Real Estate are thrilled to announce the groundbreaking of Biltmore Walk, an exclusive enclave of 44 high-end residences in Greenville, South Carolina. This prestigious project, developed in partnership with MHK Architecture, ID Studio…
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Hotel Hartness ranked No. 1 Resort in South Carolina in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards
July 12, 2024
Hotel Hartness announced that the property has been ranked the no. 1 resort in South Carolina in the 2024 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. The hotel also ranked no. 3 in the continental U.S. and no. 24 in the world. The World’s Best recognizes the top hotels, islands, cities, cruise lines, airlines, spas, and…
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Greenville’s newest luxury community Biltmore Walk breaks ground
July 11, 2024Exclusive Residences Offer Unparalleled Access to County Square’s 40-Acre Mixed-Use Development Keene Group and Marchant Bateman & Co. of Blackstream Christie’s International Real Estate announced the groundbreaking of Biltmore Walk, an exclusive enclave of 44 high-end residences in Greenville. This project, developed in partnership with MHK Architecture, ID Studio Interiors, Ineo Builders, and Knight Strategies, is…
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