SC Housing Board of Commissioners names interim executive director
June 12, 2023
The Board of Commissioners of the SC State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) announced that Richard Hutto has been named the agency’s interim executive director. Hutto comes to…
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Pacolet Milliken invests in South Carolina’s young visual artists
June 12, 2023
Greenville-based investment company Pacolet Milliken donated $10,000 in support of the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Visual Arts Department. This generous gift funded a student art exhibition…
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Documentary highlights the work of doulas in Upstate, SC
June 11, 2023
Doulado, a tech company creating software solutions for doulas and co-founded by Greenville native Mary Beth Johnson, has partnered with Hollywood cinematographer and Greenville native Rebekah Lloyd, and Upstate Birth…
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Engenius promotes Molly Willette-Green as Director of Web Services
June 9, 2023
Engenius, an Upstate digital marketing agency celebrating 15 years of serving small businesses with cutting-edge web design and digital marketing solutions, announced the promotion of Molly Willette-Green as the Director…
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Reminder: Your state tax refund may be lower next year due to withholding adjustments
June 8, 2023
What you need to know: With the Withholding Tax Table updates, less taxes are being withheld from paychecks in 2023, which may result in reduced refunds next year For those…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
June 8, 2023
NeuroHope Therapeutics, Ortho-Dx, and Skilldora were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Glossifi, Heartbeat Technologies, Parimer Scientific, and Secure Process Intelligence received new grant funding. All SCRA Member…
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Life’s Healing Elixir
June 8, 2023
By Tom Poland A Sunday sojourn found me at Healing Springs near Blackville, South Carolina. There I stood on Gods Acre, property deeded to God. Palm Sunday it was,…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Carson S. Phillips in Greenville
June 8, 2023
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Carson S. Phillips has joined the firm’s Greenville office as a litigation associate. Carson focuses his practice on toxic tort litigation and will work…
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SCRA announces new finance and administration director
June 8, 2023
The South Carolina Research Authority announced its new director of finance and administration, Laura Terry, who is responsible for leading the strategic direction of SCRA’s finance and administration function. She also serves…
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Elyse Reilly Teachout joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS®
June 7, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Elyse Reilly Teachout has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Elyse is highly motivated with a deep commitment…
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Tindall Corporation founder celebrates courthouse completion in Spartanburg County
June 7, 2023
Tindall Corporation founder, William Lowndes, III, and other senior leaders were able to witness the completion of the new Spartanburg County Courthouse on April 13, 2023. His visit to the…
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Itron expanding Oconee County operations
June 7, 2023
Company plans capital expenditure of $28.5 million over three years and will create nearly 100 new jobs Gov. Henry McMaster and the S.C. Department of Commerce today announced that Itron, a…
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Daniel Lovelace named Chief Marketing Officer & Director of Guest Experiences for Rick Erwin Dining Group
June 7, 2023
Daniel Lovelace has been named Chief Marketing Officer & Director of Guest Experiences at Rick Erwin Dining Group, marking the first time someone other than the two majority owners, Rick…
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Top sports agent Nicole Lynn to keynote 2023 Clemson University Women’s Roundtable; registration now open
June 6, 2023
Trailblazing sports agent Nicole Lynn will deliver the keynote address at the 2023 Clemson University Women’s Roundtable, scheduled for November 2, 2023 at the Greenville Convention Center. Lynn, a licensed attorney and National…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
June 6, 2023
NeuroHope Therapeutics, Ortho-Dx, and Skilldora were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Glossifi, Heartbeat Technologies, Parimer Scientific, and Secure Process Intelligence received new grant funding. All SCRA Member…
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ScanSource named U.S. Distributor of the Year by HPE Aruba Networking
June 6, 2023
ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, has been recognized by HPE Aruba Networking as its U.S. Distributor of the Year. ScanSource received this…
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Greenville Arena District renews naming rights partnership
June 6, 2023As the governing body of Bon Secours Wellness Arena, the Greenville Arena District announced the renewal of its naming rights partnership with Bon Secours St. Francis Health System. An extension…
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A second chance to meet the authors of Lucy and the Lake Monster
June 6, 2023
After an extremely successful debut Upstate book signing, the authors of Lucy and the Lake Monster will be back later this month. Upstate residents will get the opportunity to meet…
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Mark Clary of McBee Avenue Wealth Advisors was named a 2023 Best-In-State Wealth Advisor by Forbes
June 6, 2023
The Greenville Northwestern Mutual office announced Mark Clary, CFP®, of McBee Avenue Wealth Advisors, has been named a 2023 Best-In-State Wealth Advisor by Forbes. The prestigious list – comprised of…
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Jon Robertson of Abacus Planning Group appointed as Trustee of Richland Library
June 5, 2023
Abacus Planning Group proudly announces the appointment of Jon Robertson, CFP® to the Richland Library Board of Trustees. Richland Library is a vibrant, contemporary organization that provides resources and information…
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Countybank celebrates 90 years in South Carolina
June 5, 2023
Countybank is celebrating its 90th anniversary in business this year. Founded in 1933, the bank was created during the Great Depression, at a time of community hardship, when local business…
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Gateway elects three new members to Board of Directors
June 5, 2023
Gateway, a non-profit organization that supports adults in the Upstate living with a serious and persistent mental illness, recently elected three new members to its Board of Directors: Ivette Bowens, Rosalee MacIntosh and…
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Milliken & Company debuts on Newsweek’s Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces
June 5, 2023
Milliken & Company is a part of the first annual edition of the Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces, a list curated by Newsweek in collaboration with the Best Practice…
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New organization serving Pacolet hires Inaugural Executive Director!
June 5, 2023
Organization aims to be a community and service hub for families Dating all the way back to 2020, Spartanburg County District Three Schools began community conversations in Pacolet around what…
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Lee Miller joins the Simpsonville office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
June 5, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Lee Miller has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. Lee is a caring and compassionate individual who prioritizes…
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Greenville’s Racial Equity and Economic Mobility Commission produce their first Black Economic Mobility Summit
June 5, 2023
Providing access to resources that help facilitate Financial Freedom and Economic Literacy for all Black Greenville Residents. Financial Freedom. Generational Wealth. Black Wall Street. Economic Mobility. These are all hot…
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Kimberley Dickard joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
June 5, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Kimberley Dickard has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Kimberley is an accomplished professional with…
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Marketing Minute Video: Exploring the Benefits of Professional Development Organizations
June 5, 2023
Marketing Minute Hannah Lackey, NP Strategy Investing in your professional growth is essential for success, and professional development organizations play a pivotal role in providing valuable opportunities for personal and…
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Gateway elects three new members to Board of Directors
June 5, 2023
Gateway, a non-profit organization that supports adults in the Upstate living with a serious and persistent mental illness, recently elected three new members to its Board of Directors: Ivette Bowens, Rosalee MacIntosh and…
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BlocHaven partners with American Cancer Society on Climb to Conquer Cancer event
June 5, 2023
BlocHaven, one of the largest climbing gyms on the East Coast located in the historic Judson Mill District, is pleased to announce it is partnering with the American Cancer Society…
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The Southern Bank names Frank Townsend III as Chief Lending Officer
June 5, 2023
The Southern Bank has named a new Chief Lending Officer, Frank Townsend, III. Townsend has over 35 years of banking experience, including leadership roles in both community and regional banks.…
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Whitten of Daniel Whitten Inspections achieves termite inspection license
June 4, 2023
Daniel Whitten, a home and commercial inspector with more than 25 years of inspection experience in the Upstate and owner of Daniel Whitten Inspections, has added a termite inspection license…
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Spartanburg Community College’s inspiring commercial series earns Emmy award nomination
June 2, 2023
Spartanburg Community College (SCC) is proud to announce its most recent commercial campaign, which focused on the College’s unparalleled impact on students, community, and the economy, was nominated for an…
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NHE again named to Top 3 Workplaces in SC
June 2, 2023
For third time in three years, property management organization named to highest tier of South Carolina’s larger companies Great workplaces aren’t created by accident. They are built and nurtured, recognizing…
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Infinity Marketing promotes Joshua Tankersley and Sara Tompkins
June 2, 2023
Infinity Marketing, an integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, announced the promotions of Joshua Tankersley to Content Manager and Sara Tompkins to Art Manager. “We’re very excited for the future…
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Tammy Gilstrap joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS®
June 2, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Tammy Gilstrap has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Tammy is an experienced Telecommunications professional who is excited…
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Trina Miller joins the Simpsonville office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS®
June 2, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Trina Miller has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. Trina is a long-term resident of the Greenville area…
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Drumming Up White Feathery Memories
June 2, 2023
By Tom Poland Long before I moved to South Carolina, family vacation trips took us over Charleston’s “New Cooper River Bridge.” To be accurate, we drove over the Silas…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jason Raddenbach, Cleverly Solved
June 2, 2023
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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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX announces 2023 celebrity course rotation
June 2, 2023
The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX today announced the celebrity course rotation for this year’s tournament taking place June 8-11 at Thornblade Club and The Carolina Country Club.…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names new Senior Vice President of Sales
June 2, 2023
Former Vice President of Sales Laura McDonald assumes new role in Greenville office Laura McDonald has been promoted to Senior Vice President (SVP) of Sales, Broker-in-Charge, for Coldwell Banker Caine, further solidifying…
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Task Force releases Teacher Recruitment and Retention recommendations
June 1, 2023
The Teacher Recruitment and Retention Task Force, created by a proviso in the 2022-23 Appropriations Act, submitted its recommendations to executive and legislative leadership yesterday. The full report is available…
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Super Lawyers profiles Rita Bolt Barker
June 1, 2023
Wyche attorney Rita Bolt Barker is profiled in the 2023 edition of Super Lawyers, in a feature article that highlights her career as an Environmental attorney and her pro bono…
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Peak Drift Brewing Company launches sustainable digital can printing program
June 1, 2023
Peak Drift Brewing Company, South Carolina’s newest award-winning craft beverage company, announces the launch of Peak Press, its new sustainable digital can printing program. With a strong commitment to environmental…
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Envogue International relocating operations to Greenwood County
June 1, 2023
Envogue International (ENVOGUE), a leading producer of fashion-forward innovations for the home, announced plans to relocate operations to Greenwood County. Founded in New York in 2008, ENVOGUE quickly became a…
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Duke Energy supports first responders with $500,000 in grants for emergency preparedness in South Carolina
June 1, 2023
Funding will support 32 nonprofits and government agencies from across the state Grants will pay for training, life-saving equipment and new technology to aid in disaster planning and recovery operations…
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South Carolina utility expands Stantec’s work in wastewater treatment
June 1, 2023
South Carolina Public Service Authority (Santee Cooper) has selected Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, as its engineer for services to design wastewater treatment systems at two…
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SCDOR to no longer issue debit cards for refunds after June 29
June 1, 2023
What you need to know: The SCDOR will no longer issue Individual Income Tax refunds as debit cards after June 29, 2023. Bank of America, the provider of the State’s…
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Engenius CEO and COO selected as judges for the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts
June 1, 2023
Chris Manley, the CEO and co-founder of Engenius, and TJ Deluccia, Engenius’s Chief Operating Officer, were selected as jurors for the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA) 2023 Global…
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GADC names Matthew Duncan to lead expanded existing industry initiatives
June 1, 2023
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) has launched an expanded initiative to support existing companies in Greenville County to grow and thrive, and named veteran management, maintenance and operations executive…
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