BASF in Seneca announces 10 new apprenticeship roles, celebrates 5 who completed program
May 1, 2023
BASF announced 10 new job openings for full-time process operation technician apprentices at its site in Seneca. These roles pay $21.50 per hour as part of the North American Apprenticeship…
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Film submissions start today for Reedy Reels: The Greenville Film Festival
May 1, 2023
Have the next great film? The Piedmont Natural Gas Presents Reedy Reels: The Greenville Festival wants to see it. Film submissions start Monday, May 1, 2023, via FilmFreeway or the…
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Cary Street Partners adds Truist Financial Advisors
April 29, 2023
GREENVILLE, SC – Cary Street Partners announced Eric J. Morris and Thomas B. Underwood, III have joined its wealth management team. Mr. Morris will be spearheading Cary Street Partners’ expansion…
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Barrett Hardin joins the Simpsonville Office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 28, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Barrett Hardin has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. Barrett treats customers like family and has consistently delivered…
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South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership hosts gala celebrating public education
April 27, 2023
The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership, South Carolina Association of School Administrators’ (SCASA) non-profit arm, is hosting its sixth annual gala on Friday, April 28, 2023, to celebrate this…
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FN America expanding South Carolina footprint into Pickens County
April 27, 2023
FN America, LLC (FN America) is the United States subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A., a global firearms manufacturer, that announced plans to expand its South Carolina footprint with a new…
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Real Estate I: First Year Sales – Pre-license class starts soon
April 27, 2023
Western UpstateAcademy of Real Estate, in partnership with Tri-County Technical College’s Corporate & Community Education Division, will be offering Real Estate I: First Year Sales –Pre-license class from May 8th to May…
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Anna Romano of Greenville Technical College receives $4,000 Calhoun Scholarship
April 27, 2023
Anna Romano, a Human Services major at Greenville Technical College (GTC), has been named a 2023 Christopher A. Calhoun Scholar and will receive a $4,000 scholarship from the Phi Theta…
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SC Manufacturing Champions honored with the 2023 Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award
April 27, 2023The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has awarded Max Metcalf, Manager of Government and Community Relations of BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC, and Ross Turner, South Carolina State Senator of District…
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Country music band Diamond Rio to headline free concert in downtown Spartanburg
April 27, 2023
Special event to be held in conjunction with the annual BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX and presented by The Johnson Group South Carolina Charities, Inc. (SCCI), the non-profit…
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Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative donates to Greenville Tech Foundation in honor of Kenneth Southerlin
April 27, 2023Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative has donated $50,000 to the Greenville Tech Foundation to name a classroom at the Prisma Health Center for Health & Life Sciences on Greenville Technical College’s…
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SCMA announces Board of Directors
April 27, 2023
Tommy Preston, Jr. to Lead South Carolina’s Premier Association for Manufacturing The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has elected Tommy Preston, Jr., Global Vice President of Ethics of The Boeing…
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First two students enter “Expressway to Tiger Town”
April 27, 2023
Two Mauldin High School graduating seniors – Caroline Wilson and Hunter Wilson — have become the first students to enter the “Expressway to Tiger Town” and were recognized during a…
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Renee Atkinson of Aynor High School named 2024 South Carolina Teacher of the Year
April 26, 2023State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver announced at the annual South Carolina Teacher of the Year event that Renee Atkinson, an English teacher at Aynor High School from Horry County…
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Keene Development Group, Wilson Associates launch first-of-its kind ultra luxurious urban townhouse development, The McDaniel
April 26, 2023
Real estate development and investment company Keene Development Group and Wilson Associates, one of Greenville’s largest independent real estate firms, will soon launch The McDaniel, a truly high-end downtown townhome…
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The Joy Of Scholarships
April 26, 2023
By Tom Poland After high school I hoped to land a scholarship to play football. I played first unit on the junior varsity team and started three years on the…
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Wilson Associates’ Mary Allison Zimmerman named to 40 Under 40 list
April 26, 2023
Wilson Associates, one of Greenville’s largest independent real estate firms, is pleased to announce that one of its top realtors, Mary Allison Zimmerman, has been named to GSA Business Report’s…
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Converse University installs Boone J. Hopkins, Ph.D. as twelfth president
April 26, 2023On Friday, April 21, 2023, Converse University celebrated the investiture of its twelfth president, Boone J. Hopkins, on campus in Zimmerli Performance Center’s Twichell Auditorium. The inauguration ceremony, held on…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty announces top agents for first quarter
April 26, 2023
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has honored its top Associates for the first quarter. In the Greenville office, the top two buyer agents were Brittney Bolt and Matt…
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Forbes recognizes Craigen Schoen and Trey Martin as two of SC’S Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
April 26, 2023Two local Raymond James-affiliated financial advisors, Craigen Schoen, CFP®, and Trey Martin, AIF®, were recently named to the 2023 Forbes list of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors. The list, which recognizes advisors…
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United Community partners with Greenlight to help families raise financially-smart kids and teens
April 25, 2023
United Community is proud to announce a new partnership with Greenlight® Financial Technology, Inc. to provide United customers free access to the award-winning Greenlight family finance app, available through the…
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Upstate Warrior Solution hosts Rupert Huse Veteran Center ribbon cutting
April 25, 2023Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS) hosted the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Rupert Huse Veteran Center (RHVC) on Wednesday, April 19 at 770 Pelham Road in Greenville. The first…
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“Taste the Upcountry” added to Mountain Roots Herb Festival at Hagood Mill
April 25, 2023Event will feature panel discussions, a keynote address and a specially brewed, historic beer paired with an heirloom grain dish Dr. David Shields, Carolina Bauernhaus Brewery & Winery, Hagood Mill,…
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Putting Your Cash to Work
April 25, 2023
By Charles B. Flowers, CFA The creation of a cash management plan is the best way to optimize your cash. A successful cash management plan incorporates cash needs, time frames,…
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DP3 Architects, Ltd. welcomes Kristen A. Lassa
April 25, 2023
DP3 Architects, Ltd. announced the addition of Kristen A. Lassa to the firm. Kristen joins DP3 Architects with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture from the Milwaukee Institute…
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Ben Alexander named 2023 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants in Greenville
April 25, 2023
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Ben Alexander was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” for Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants in Greenville. Only…
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Southern First reports results for first quarter 2023
April 25, 2023
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2023. “While the current interest rate environment continues…
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USC Upstate receives $50K from Power:Ed to support student research opportunities
April 25, 2023
The University of South Carolina Upstate has received a $50,000 award from Power:Ed to prepare state students for careers in the life sciences. Funds will support the summer research program…
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Midlands executive receives Distinguished Humanitarian Award
April 24, 2023
Carol Yarborough, M.Ed, MSW, LISW-CP, executive director of the Dickerson Child Advocacy Center (DCAC) received the Distinguished Humanitarian Award from the South Carolina Victim Assistance Network (SCVAN) during its annual…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
April 24, 2023
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston,…
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Infinity Marketing congratulates Grace Myers on SCPRSA Award win
April 24, 2023
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is thrilled to announce that Grace Myers, Social Media Coordinator, has won the Public Relations Student of the Year Award…
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The Cliffs welcomes Cheryl Scullin as sales executive in The Mountain Region
April 21, 2023
The Cliffs welcomed Cheryl Scullin to its Cliffs Realty team as a sales executive. She joins The Mountain Region sales office, which includes The Cliffs at Glassy, The Cliffs at…
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Flock and Rally announces the expansion of its creative team
April 21, 2023
Flock and Rally a full-service, communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, announced that it has expanded its creative team with the hiring of Rebecca Rebl as graphic…
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The Insurance Source hires Karis McGuire as Bilingual Customer Service Representative
April 21, 2023
Karis McGuire has joined The Insurance Source as a Bilingual Customer Service Representative. From Springdale, SC Karis is a 2023 Bob Jones University graduate who got her bachelor’s degree in…
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BorgWarner Inc. expanding Oconee County operations
April 20, 2023$42.7 million investment will create 122 new jobs BorgWarner Inc. (BorgWarner), a global leader in mobility solutions, announced plans to expand its facility in Oconee County. The company’s $42.7 million…
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Graham seeks more than $60 million in funding for water improvement projects in South Carolina
April 20, 2023
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham released his funding requests for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill the Senate will consider later this year. Graham posted…
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Geotechnical engineer Stephen Nickerson joins Goodwyn Mills Cawood in South Carolina
April 20, 2023
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) welcomed geotechnical engineer Stephen Nickerson, PE in South Carolina. He joins the firm as regional geotechnical leader for the Carolinas and southern Georgia, where he is…
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HBO’s Succession Provides Important Lesson for Local Business Owners
April 20, 2023
By William Bragdon Senior Vice President-Investments The Parham, Arrowood, Bragdon Institutional Consulting Group UBS Wealth Management USA The fourth and final season of Succession continues to keep viewers on…
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Frampton Construction digs into new facility for Minges Bottling Group
April 20, 2023
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has broken ground on a new 223,375-square-foot build-to-suit project for Minges Bottling Group…
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Greenville Scottish Games announces Royal Highland Fusilier Guard
April 20, 2023
Eight members of The Royal Highland Fusilier Honor Guard (2SCOTS) has been selected to take part in the 2023 Greenville Scottish Games. WO2 James McKenna will lead this team and…
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High School Seniors honored at the 7th Annual SC STEM Signing Day
April 19, 2023
On Tuesday, April 18th, 68 South Carolina high school seniors were honored at the 7th annual South Carolina STEM Signing Day. Similar to college signing days for athletes, the students…
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Blackstream | Christie’s International Real Estate welcomes Marchant Bateman & Co.
April 19, 2023Blackstream® | Christie’s International Real Estate is excited to announce the addition of the highly regarded Marchant Bateman & Co. team to its Greenville, SC office. The team, led by…
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Milliken & Company marks five years of progress in 2022 sustainability report, “For HumanKind”
April 19, 2023
Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company released its fifth annual sustainability report, “For HumanKind.” The report tracks Milliken’s progress on its 2025 Sustainability Goals, originally set in 2019, and provides…
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GreenWood, Inc. earns the McGriff Workplace Safety Excellence Award for 13th consecutive year
April 19, 2023
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction, and workforce solutions provider, was recently presented with the McGriff Workplace Safety Excellence Award for achieving excellence in safety performance throughout the company. McGriff…
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SCRA Awards Company of the Year and Founder of the Year at annual summit
April 19, 2023Hundreds gathered at South Carolina Research Authority’s annual summit in Columbia this week, where Charleston-based GoodUnited was awarded Company of the Year, and Lanford Holloway, CEO of Columbia-based TerraStride, was awarded Founder…
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Sarah Baldwin promoted to SVP Retail Mortgage Sales
April 19, 2023
First Reliance Bank announces that Sarah Baldwin has been promoted to SVP Retail Mortgage Sales at FRB Mortgage, a division of First Reliance Bank. She is responsible for developing and…
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SC Ports celebrates growth of Inland Port Dillon
April 18, 2023South Carolina Ports celebrates the five-year anniversary of Inland Port Dillon with record number of containers handled at the rail-served inland port in March. “It was five years ago —…
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Carolina Handling named a Raymond Dealer of Distinction for 32nd consecutive year
April 18, 2023
Carolina Handling has been named a Dealer of Distinction (DOD) by The Raymond Corporation for the 32nd year in a row. The DOD award is given annually to the top…
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Collaborators & Cocktails goes to the movies May 11th
April 18, 2023
Former Longtime Regal Cinemas CMO Ken Thewes to Speak Endeavor, the coworking and office space community in downtown Greenville’s ONE tower, announces that Ken Thewes, former chief marketing officer of…
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Build Carolina awarded $40,000 from Power:Ed to support rural expansion of SC Codes
April 18, 2023
Build Carolina, headquartered in Greenville, has been awarded $40,000 from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, for the rural partnership expansion of its existing SC Codes programs in…
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