Prisma Health CSO Dr. Alain Litwin joins SCbio Strategic Advisory Board
August 22, 2024
SCbio welcomed Prisma Health Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Alain Litwin, MD, MPH, MS, to its Strategic Advisory Board. As Chief Scientific Officer, Litwin provides strategic and operational direction, promotes the…
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VisionGreenwood brings awareness, facilitates solutions for attainable housing
August 20, 2024VisionGreenwood, an established community partner dedicated to making Greenwood, S.C. the best place in which to live, work and raise a family, is addressing the need for attainable housing in…
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Annual ‘Wake Up with Rebuild’ returns to Anderson
August 20, 2024
Thanks to last year’s turnout and success, Rebuild Upstate’s free informational event Wake Up with Rebuild will return to Anderson this fall. Wake Up with Rebuild is a free, informational…
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Kroc Swim Academy launches new season
August 19, 2024
The Kroc Center of Greenville is excited to announce the kickoff of its Kroc Swim Academy (KSA), the USA Competitive, year-round swim team, for the 2024-2025 season. The competitive swim…
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South Carolina State Fair announces flash sale to celebrate 46 counties
August 19, 2024
The South Carolina State Fair announced a special flash sale on admission tickets in honor of our 46 counties. As part of this year’s theme, “46 Reasons to Celebrate South…
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South Carolina Bar Foundation awards 3.7 million in grants for fiscal year 2025
August 13, 2024
The South Carolina Bar Foundation has awarded grants to 42 law-related organizations and programs totaling over $3.7 million for Fiscal Year 2025. The grants will go to nonprofit organizations across…
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S.C. American Revolution 250 Commission invites public to Spartanburg events
August 13, 2024
The South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250) invites the public to its Quarter 1 Commission meeting and activities, which will be held in Spartanburg on August 22 and 23.…
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The Silent Epidemic: Protecting children/teenagers from the vaping crisis
August 12, 2024
We live in an age where the pressures and stresses surrounding raising a child multiply daily. Within this whirlpool, a new, yet sneaky, crisis is presenting in ways that threaten…
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Ned Marshall Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit CDS
August 12, 2024
The 8th Annual Ned Marshall Memorial Golf Tournament presented by AC Controls will be on Friday, October 4, 2024 at the Preserve at Verdae Golf Course in Greenville, SC. This…
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Spartanburg Science Center announces finalists for 2024 Spartanburg County STEM Educator of the Year Awards September 26 at the Chapman Cultural Center
August 12, 2024
As Spartanburg County welcomes teachers back to school, the Spartanburg Science Center surprised seven educators with news that they were the district finalists for the 2024 STEM Educator of the…
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Annie Caggiano joins SCbio Strategic Advisory Board
August 7, 2024
Annie Caggiano, Director of Global Business Development with the South Carolina Department of Commerce, has been appointed to the SCbio Strategic Advisory Board. Caggiano brings 20 years of economic development…
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Messer Construction Co. Foundation awards $25,000 grant to South Carolina Children’s Theatre for new sound system
August 7, 2024
The Messer Construction Co. Foundation announced a generous grant of $25,000 to South Carolina Children’s Theatre (SCCT). This grant will be used to complete the installation of a new sound…
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Compass of Carolina hires Patrick Harrison, Deputy Director
August 5, 2024
Compass of Carolina, a nonprofit organization dedicated to guiding individuals through mental health and family violence challenges, is delighted to announce Dr. Patrick Harrison’s appointment as the new Deputy Director.…
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The Honorable Gilda Cobb-Hunter announced as 2024 leadership legacy honoree
August 1, 2024
The Leadership Legacy Award is bestowed annually at the Leading Women Dinner to recognize a woman whose career has made a lasting positive impact on their state. This year’s honoree has blazed…
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SC Council on Competitiveness welcomes Bunnie Ward as Director of TransformSC
August 1, 2024
The SC Council on Competitiveness (SC Competes) is pleased to announce the appointment of Bunnie Ward as the new Director of TransformSC. Bunnie will lead the initiative to engage business…
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YMCA of Greenville assistant aquatics director honored with Red Cross Life Saving Award Certificate of Merit
July 31, 2024
YMCA of Greenville announced that Teresa Collins, assistant aquatics program director for the Caine Halter Family YMCA, was honored with the Red Cross Life Saving Award Certificate of Merit, the…
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USDA investment in Rural Communities to lower energy costs and create jobs in South Carolina
July 29, 2024
Projects Funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Strengthen American Farms and Rural Small Businesses U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is partnering with farmers…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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SCbio welcomes Paige Durham as Communications Coordinator
July 11, 2024
SCbio welcomed Paige Durham to the team as Communications Coordinator to creatively and effectively communicate the value of the life science association’s programs and initiatives. Durham will be responsible for…
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YMCA of Greenville announces President and CEO Scot Baddley’s upcoming retirement and successor appointment
July 11, 2024
After more than 20 years leading one of the largest health and human services organizations in Greenville County, YMCA of Greenville’s President and CEO Scot Baddley will be retiring at…
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FUEL selects Heart of Hospitality GVL as 2H24 grant recipient
July 9, 2024
FUEL – a Greenville, S.C.-based brand building agency – announced that it has selected Heart of Hospitality GVL as the FUEL for Good Grant recipient for 2H 2024. Heart of…
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Family Connection of South Carolina to host education focused summits for community-serving organizations
July 8, 2024
Across South Carolina, there is an increasing number of families who are navigating raising a child with a disability while experiencing housing instability. Family Connection of South Carolina is hosting…
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Mountains to Midlands: CEO retirement and search
July 8, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands announces the upcoming retirement of President and CEO Lora Tucker. Tucker’s journey with GSSC-MM began in…
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United Ministries announces program closure
July 8, 2024
New Focus on Economic Mobility, Housing Stability, and Homeless Services After thorough analysis and evaluation, United Ministries’ leadership team and Board of Directors have determined that the organization will no…
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Amber Stewart joins Greenville Housing Fund in Advocacy Role
July 2, 2024
The Greenville Housing Fund (GHF) has added Amber Stewart as its Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement, starting July 22, 2024. Stewart, who is relocating from Charleston to join GHF,…
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A Marketing Agency with Upstate ties wins 2024 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina
July 2, 2024
A Statewide Public Relations and Crisis Communications Agency, MPA Strategies, has been named as the 2024 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina by the Guide to South Carolina. Two of…
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South Carolina State Fair now accepting entries for 2024 competitive exhibits
July 1, 2024
The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for its annual competitive exhibits, which will be on display Oct. 9-20, 2024 during the S.C. State Fair. Exhibitors from across…
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Abacus Planning Group Advisor, Anne Marie Ashworth, appointed to the Board of Directors for New Horizon Family Health Services
July 1, 2024
Abacus Planning Group announces the appointment of Anne Marie Ashworth, CFP® to the board of directors of New Horizon Family Health Services, Inc. New Horizon Family Health Services has been…
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BASF ECMS celebrates graduation of fourth cohort in Apprenticeship Program
June 28, 2024
BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) celebrated completion of the fourth cohort of apprentices from its North American Apprenticeship Program on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The apprenticeship program is…
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Upcountry History Museum Presents Unique Exhibit of Iconic Artist, Frida Kahlo
June 27, 2024
Recognized as one of Mexico’s most prolific and well-known female artists, Frida Kahlo’s work has been the subject of many exhibitions. In this traveling retrospective, “Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens…
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Greenville Jewish Federation’s garners Rotary grant
June 27, 2024
The Greenville Jewish Federation was one of 14 organizations given community impact grants by the Rotary Club of Greenville City Center Rotary last week. The Greenville Jewish Federation creates a…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Monroe Free, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County
June 26, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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KIND of the Upstate surprised by TODAY, nonprofit receives $45,000
June 26, 2024
When Caroline Giguere and Francie Todd woke up two Fridays ago, they knew it was going to be a big day. KIND of the Upstate, the nonprofit they founded in 2020,…
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Countybank Foundation presents $5,000 to Greer Community Ministries
June 26, 2024
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $5,000 to Greer Community Ministries (GCM). The donation will support more than 650 meals for residents in need.…
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SC Women in Leadership announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors
June 26, 2024
Board Taps Sara Ballard as Executive Director SC Women in Leadership (SC WIL) announced its 2024-2025 Board of Directors which includes 12 members with diverse professional backgrounds who share a…
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The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina Director of Communications and Marketing
June 25, 2024
Bishop Daniel Richards is pleased to announce that he has called Ms. Jessica St. Clair Smith to serve as Director of Communications and Marketing for the Episcopal Diocese of Upper…
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SCbio welcomes Chelsey Lee as Entrepreneurship and Innovation Lead
June 24, 2024
SCbio welcomes Chelsey Lee as Entrepreneurship and Innovation Lead, a new role that will build resources and opportunities for life sciences startups in South Carolina. Lee will oversee the operations…
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Supported by Movement 2030 investment, United Way of the Piedmont announces two Higher Education Community Resource Coordinators
June 24, 2024
Despite billions in economic investment over the last decade, Spartanburg ranks in the bottom 10% of counties nationwide for economic mobility. Movement 2030 is an unprecedented community-led initiative in Spartanburg…
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Anna Spatafora joins United Way of Pickens County as Director of Education
June 21, 2024
United Way of Pickens County is pleased to announce that Anna Spatafora has joined its leadership team as the Director of Education. Anna comes to United Way of Pickens County…
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Nominate a Woman of Distinction
June 20, 2024
All of us know that woman—the woman who does it all. She has excelled in her career and is a mentor in the community. A Shero. We want to hear…
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Countybank Foundation donates $15K to Church of God Home for Children
June 18, 2024
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $15,000 to the SC Church of God Home for Children. The SC Church of God Home for Children…
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Rose Davis of Rebuild Upstate wins national award
June 18, 2024
Rebuild Upstate’s Community Engagement Director Rose Davis has been awarded the National Jefferson Award through Multiplying Good’s Upstate Changemakers Program. For more than 50 years, the Jefferson Awards have been…
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Upcountry History Museum channels the ‘Force’ for newest exhibition
June 17, 2024
Iconic movies produce memorable characters and memorable characters often create lasting identities by the costumes they wear. There’s no mistaking who the characters are in “Finding the Force…Awakening an Empire,”…
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