BASF’s Elba Lizardi named to Power 100 List of Women Leaders by Diversity Women Media
December 5, 2022
SENECA, SC, – Elba Lizardi, Site Director for BASF in Seneca, has recently been named to Diversity Woman Media’s Power 100 List of Women Leaders for her outstanding contributions to…
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Essential Cabinetry Group to expand operations in Greenville County, S.C.
December 5, 2022
Essential Cabinetry Group, a leading cabinetry company, today announced plans to expand its operations in Greenville County. The company’s $4.75 million investment will create 156 new jobs. “The investment in…
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Broadstreet teams up with local businesses to raise $43,000 for Project Host in flag football tournament
December 5, 2022
Broadstreet, Inc., a Greenville-based private equity firm, hosted several local Upstate businesses on December 1 at Flour Field for a flag football tournament that raised $43,000 for Project Host, a…
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SouthState welcomes veteran bankers to South Carolina team
December 5, 2022
SouthState Bank has hired seven bankers who bring years of expertise and relationship building to both South Carolina and Alabama. “Our South Carolina and Alabama markets welcome seven skilled and knowledgeable bankers with experience in…
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Comerica Bank expands Southeast market presence into South Carolina, Georgia
December 5, 2022
Comerica Bank announced the expansion of its new Southeast Market with the recent addition of offices in two states new to its regional footprint – South Carolina and Georgia. Expansion…
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Dorchester’s Gail Hughes installed as SCSBA president
December 5, 2022
Gail Hughes, chair of the Dorchester School District Two’s (DSD2) Board of Trustees, was installed as president of the South Carolina School Boards Association’s (SCSBA) Board of Directors during Delegate…
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Habitat For Humanity Greenville County will celebrate the dedication of the first home in their new development in Nicholtown
December 5, 2022
On December 7, Habitat Greenville, along with the City of Greenville, Duke Energy, and Greenville Housing Authority, will celebrate the dedication of the first home of their new Habitat community,…
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Cowboy Up rebrands as The Foundry at Judson Mill
December 2, 2022
Greenville’s newest music venue to reopen in January with focus on larger artists and broad range of musical genres Cowboy Up, Greenville’s newest music venue located in the historic Judson…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Emily Stewart to the Company’s Augusta Road Office
December 2, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Emily Stewart has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. Emily was born and raised in the Upstate…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Ashley Hayes to the Company’s Spartanburg Office
December 2, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Ashley Hayes has joined the company’s Spartanburg office as a sales associate. Ashley is blessed to share that she was born…
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USC announces two new iCarolina Learning Labs coming to Laurens and Clinton communities
December 1, 2022
The University of South Carolina announced on Thursday (Dec. 1) that USC Palmetto College will launch two new Palmetto College iCarolina Learning Labs in the Clinton and Laurens communities. Both…
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Children Cancer Partners of the Carolinas and Strut for Kids announce merger
December 1, 2022
Forming a Robust Organization to Help Children and Families Battling Cancer Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP), a nonprofit focused on serving children battling cancer across North and South…
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Infinity welcomes Green Point Hemp as new client
December 1, 2022
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is proud to add Green Point Hemp to its growing client roster. The agency has developed a new website for…
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Greenville Housing Funds reports 2022 successes, looks forward to 2023
December 1, 2022
Greenville Housing Fund leaders reported a successful year in 2022 and laid out their 2023 goals and aspirations during a celebratory Annual Meeting Thursday morning. Chief accomplishments from the past…
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Carolina Handling releases “Santa’s Automated Workshop” to highlight intralogistics solutions offerings
December 1, 2022
For the second year in a row, Carolina Handling has released a children’s holiday book, this one illustrating the Raymond lift truck dealer’s capabilities as an automated systems integrator. “Santa’s…
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Time
December 1, 2022
By Tom Poland You know the song. “Time Is On My Side.” The Rolling Stones released it in 1964. Time was on my side back then, yes it was. It’s…
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New leadership prepares FUEL for high growth future
December 1, 2022
FUEL, one of Greenville’s leading marketing and branding agencies, announced today the acquisition of the company by Mary Church Cornette, the agency’s vice president and creative director. Warren Griffith, who…
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Countybank launches debit card donation swipe campaign
December 1, 2022
Countybank announced the launch of its third annual debit card swipe campaign that results in contributions to local organizations through the Countybank Foundation. “As the holidays quickly approach, we are…
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Blair Cato Pickren Casterline, LLC attorney Cynthia Durham Blair commissioned as first electronic notary in South Carolina
December 1, 2022
Blair Cato Pickren Casterline, LLC announced that Cynthia Durham Blair, a founding owner, and attorney in the firm’s Columbia office, has been commissioned as the first electronic notary in South…
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Two upstate school leaders selected for statewide awards
November 30, 2022
The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named two school leaders from the Upstate as the 2023 South Carolina Middle Level Assistant Principal of the Year and the…
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Graycliff Capital Partners’ Caitlin Meek-Steelman promoted to Chief Executive Officer
November 30, 2022
Caitlin Meek-Steelman has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Graycliff Capital Partners, LLC (Graycliff Capital), a leading developer/owner in the multi-family sector based in downtown Greenville, South Carolina.…
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52nd Annual Holiday Fair returns to the Greenville Convention Center December 1-3
November 30, 2022
The 52nd annual Holiday Fair will take place at the Greenville Convention Center December 1 – 3, offering the region’s largest selection of holiday arts, crafts and gifts under one…
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Greenville Center for Creative Arts names new Operations Manager
November 30, 2022
The Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) has named Alicia Mizuno as its next Operations Manager. As the newest member of the GCCA team, Alicia brings extensive experience in facilities…
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USC research calls for long-term strategy to address teacher shortages
November 30, 2022
A University of South Carolina research team’s new report suggests that the state does not need another series of programs, but rather a new strategy, to truly change the future…
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Wagner Wealth Management hires Hayden Turlington as new financial advisor
November 30, 2022
The Wagner Wealth Management team is celebrating the addition of their newest financial advisor, Hayden Turlington. As a seasoned financial advisor, Turlington has previously held the position at Raymond James…
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South Carolina Federal Insurance Solutions* acquires Arthurs Insurance
November 30, 2022
South Carolina Federal Credit Union’s wholly owned subsidiary, South Carolina Federal Insurance Solutions*, has acquired the assets of Arthurs Insurance & Risk Management Services, an independent insurance agency located in…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Austin Bowen to the company’s Midtown office
November 30, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Austin Bowen has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Austin is a lifelong resident of South Carolina; his…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Erica Berg Hardwick to the company’s Buist Avenue office
November 30, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announced that Erica Berg Hardwick has joined the company’s Buist Avenue office as a sales associate. As a native of…
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C. Tim Keagy recognized as first Twenty-Five Year Legend for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 30, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that C. Tim Keagy has been awarded the Twenty- Five Year Legend designation by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. This prestigious award requires qualifying…
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Bauknight Pietras & Stormer CPAs hires Kevin Guy to support rapidly growing captive insurance client base
November 30, 2022
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. (BPS), announced that Kevin Guy, CPA, ACI, has joined the firm as audit manager. Guy, who will be based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, will be focused…
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Amazon Books editors announce 2022’s Best Books of the Year
November 30, 2022
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow named best book of 2022 The Amazon Books Editors announced their selections for the Best Books of 2022, naming Gabrielle Zevin’s novel Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and…
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Complete PR named to Forbes Agency Council
November 29, 2022
Complete PR has joined the ranks of Forbes Agency Council businesses. Forbes Agency Council is an invitation-only community for public relations, media, creative, and ad agencies who are selected for…
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United Community Bank adds new Chief Marketing Officer
November 29, 2022
United Community Bank is bolstering its executive leadership team by adding banking veteran Abraham Cox as Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Cox will be responsible for amplifying the company’s…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Kamber Parker, The YoPro Know, LLC
November 29, 2022
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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SC Ports contributes $50,000 to urban trail system in Greer
November 29, 2022South Carolina Ports is contributing $50,000 to the City of Greer to help create an urban trail system in the Sunnyside community. The proposed trail system — called the Wards Creek…
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Countybank and Greenwood Capital pledge almost $79,000 to United Way
November 29, 2022Countybank and Greenwood Capital donated $78,916.35 as part of their annual Pacesetter Campaign, which was then distributed to the local United Way organizations in the Greenwood, Greenville/Greer, and Anderson…
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Nikki Huber named to Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives’ 2022 Forty Under 40 list
November 28, 2022
Greenville Chamber legislative director receives national recognition The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) named Nikki Huber, Greenville Chamber Legislative Director, to its 2022 Forty Under 40 list. ACCE’s…
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City Releases draft redistricting map for public review
November 28, 2022
The City of Greenville has released a draft redistricting map, ahead of four scheduled drop-in meetings in November and December to receive public comment on a proposed City redistricting plan. Guided…
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Well Walkers dates announced for December: Program offers community temperature-controlled space for exercise
November 28, 2022
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and the Bon Secours Wellness Arena have announced December dates for their Well Walkers program. While walking outside is a great way to stay…
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Burton earns Lifetime Achievement Award from Southern Historical Association
November 28, 2022
The Southern Historical Association has presented the 2022 John Hope Franklin Award for Lifetime Achievement in Southern History to Vernon Burton, Clemson University’s Judge Matthew J. Perry Distinguished Professor of…
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Clemson lecturer uses toys to teach students about viruses
November 28, 2022
First, there was Ebola and Zika. Then COVID-19 and monkeypox. Now, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common respiratory infection that can cause serious illness in older adults…
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Developing a new source of clean energy with the universe’s most abundant element
November 28, 2022
Green energy is taking a step forward at Clemson University with new research that could help hasten the development of turbines that are fueled by hydrogen, the universe’s most abundant…
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Stewart W. Heath IV named Vice President of Real Estate at OTO Development
November 28, 2022
Stewart W. Heath IV has been promoted to Vice President of Real Estate at OTO Development. In his new role, he is tasked with overseeing the hotelier’s team of real…
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Biggest credit card balance spike in 20 years
November 28, 2022
Nov. 28 is Cyber Monday. It’s one of the busiest shopping days of the year, which means many buyers will add to their credit card debt. The impact of doing…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty adds five
November 28, 2022
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has added four Associates and a new Director of Marketing to its growing team serving the Upstate of South Carolina. New Associates are…
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A M King sponsors regional collegiate design-build competition
November 28, 2022
For the third consecutive year, Carolinas-based A M King, a leading Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, provided the project for the Design-Build portion of the five-part…
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Smith Drug Company supplies Thanksgiving meals in the Upstate
November 22, 2022Smith Drug Company has raised more than $7,400 to supply Thanksgiving meals within the Upstate community through employee donations and a company match. “Our employees are incredibly generous and take…
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$3.1 million in locally grown food headed to South Carolina schools
November 22, 2022
South Carolina students will be eating more food grown by local farmers as part of a partnership involving the South Carolina Department of Agriculture and the South Carolina Department of…
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Bon Secours receives $50,000 grant for cancer program
November 22, 2022St. Baldrick’s Foundation Awards Grants to Bring Life-Saving Clinical Trials Closer to Home The St. Baldrick’s Foundation has announced its 2022 grant recipients, and Bon Secours St. Francis Cancer Center…
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Gregg Wright joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
November 22, 2022
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Gregg Wright to its Greenville office as a residential agent. With more than seven years in the Greenville market and a background in marketing and…
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