First Citizens Bank enters into whole bank purchase of Silicon Valley Bridge Bank, N.A.
March 28, 2023
First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company, a subsidiary of Raleigh-headquartered First Citizens BancShares, Inc., announced that it has entered into an agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to purchase…
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Paladins’ win shines spotlight on Furman
March 28, 2023
When the Furman Paladins downed Virginia for the first upset of the 2023 NCAA Tournament, they raised the university’s profile to stratospheric heights, and suddenly everybody was talking about Furman.…
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United Community Bank announces new logo
March 28, 2023
United Community Bank is proud to reveal its updated corporate logo, emphasizing the bank’s purpose to build communities and help customers achieve their financial goals. The new United Community logo…
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Adeola Famurewa named Lead Commercial Designer at In Site Designs
March 28, 2023
Adeola Famurewa joined In Site Designs, a luxury residential and commercial interior design firm based in Greenville, SC, as a Lead Commercial Designer. She has nearly fifteen years of experience…
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Newberry College’s Brayden Phillips to compete on ‘American Idol’
March 28, 2023
Newberry College junior Brayden Phillips is one of eight South Carolinians headed to Hollywood to compete on “American Idol.” Hollywood Week starts Sunday night, April 2, on ABC. The exercise science major and…
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McCrory Construction hires Brent Amyette as Business Development Manager for Upstate office
March 28, 2023
McCrory Construction announced that Brent Amyette has joined the company as Business Development Manager in the Upstate office. Amyette will focus on the continued expansion of the company’s industrial/manufacturing, commercial,…
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Entrepreneur Minute – David Stefanich, Rymedi
March 28, 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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A design firm reimagines their own brand identity after 18 years of helping other businesses do the same
March 28, 2023
“As an interior designer, especially on the commercial side, it’s my job to help my clients articulate what it is about their business that defines them, learn their story, and…
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Everett Sports Marketing names In Site Designs as Interior Design Firm partner for renovation of new office space in former Buttercream Bakehouse location
March 27, 2023Everett Sports Marketing (ESM), a global sports management firm providing branding and marketing consultation to elite athletes as well as corporations and institutions with business interest in sports, announced that…
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SCbio names 11 life science leaders from across state to Board of Directors
March 27, 2023
Fiduciary and Operations Board members span state and industry segments, provide unique blend of expertise to lead for fast-growing industry Five years after undertaking a complete relaunch of the state’s…
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Just Say Something hosts 35th Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament
March 26, 2023
Just Say Something will be hosting their 35th Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament on Monday, March 27th at the Thornblade Club, 1275 Thornblade Blvd, Greer, SC 29650-4515. Located in…
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Engenius promotes Kory Radford as Director of Client Success
March 26, 2023
Engenius, an Upstate digital marketing agency, announced the promotion of Kory Radford as the Director of Client Success. In this new leadership role, Radford will oversee the marketing, sales, and…
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Milo’s Tea Company breaks ground at new South Carolina facility
March 23, 2023
Milo’s Tea Company broke ground today at the site of its future manufacturing and distribution facility in Spartanburg County, S.C. The ceremony was attended by Governor Henry McMaster, Deputy Secretary…
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SCRA helps bring European bike manufacturer to South Carolina
March 23, 2023
South Carolina Research Authority collaborated with the Clemson University Composites Center, One Spartanburg, and the South Carolina Department of Commerce to bring TIME Bicycles to Landrum, South Carolina. TIME was founded in 1987, and its products became…
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Power Up Spartanburg, Spartanburg County’s five-year small and minority business development initiative, officially launches
March 23, 2023
What is Power Up Spartanburg? Funded by Spartanburg County Council, Power Up Spartanburg is a five-year, $6-million, countywide Small and Minority Business Development Initiative aiming to make Spartanburg the best…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Susan Nunamaker of R.C. Edwards Middle School as Educator of the Month
March 23, 2023
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized The School District of Pickens County’s Dr. Susan Nunamaker of R.C. Edwards Middle School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s…
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J. Drew Lanham to speak at Converse University’s Undergraduate Commencement on May 20
March 23, 2023
Ornithologist, naturalist, and writer J. Drew Lanham will be the Undergraduate Commencement speaker at Converse University on Saturday, May 20, 2023. A native of Edgefield, South Carolina, Lanham was recently…
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A M King wins ABC National Excellence in Construction award for Mission Produce’s ripening and processing facility
March 23, 2023
Carolinas-based A M King, a leading integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, was recognized nationally by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) for the company’s exemplary project…
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United Way of the Piedmont and Milliken partner for associate impact
March 23, 2023
In a boardroom at Milliken’s Spartanburg Headquarters, a group of dedicated individuals from the company’s IS (Information Services) team gather to share in a Reality Check poverty simulation. United Way…
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USDA makes grants available to help people in rural South Carolina repair their homes damaged by hurricanes in 2022
March 23, 2023
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development South Carolina State Director Dr. Saundra Glover today announced the availability of grants to help people repair their homes that were damaged by…
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We Need Tree Scholars
March 23, 2023
By Tom Poland The January-February 2023 issue of South Carolina Wildlife magazine ran my story on Edgefield County’s Curryton Magnolia. The old tree’s close to being a state record magnolia…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces 2022 Top Producers & Walter M. Keenan Award recipients
March 22, 2023
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the commercial real estate firm’s brokerage awards for 2022, presented at the company’s annual Awards Celebration…
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Upstate International launches the “25 for 25” fundraising campaign in celebration of its 25th anniversary
March 22, 2023
Upstate International announce the launch of its “25 for 25” fundraising campaign in celebration of its 25th anniversary. The campaign aims to establish a Founder’s Fund with a goal of…
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Terminix Service, Inc. opens new branch in Aiken County
March 22, 2023
New Location Will Help Area Homeowners with Protection Against Challenging Pests Terminix Service, Inc., the largest pest control company in the Carolinas and tenth-largest pest control company in North America,…
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Around the World in 80 Hats at Upcountry History Museum
March 22, 2023Though not in a hot air balloon with Phileas Fogg, visitors will have an opportunity to go around the world on an 80 hat and headdress journey as the Upcountry…
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Upstate International launches the “25 for 25” fundraising campaign in celebration of its 25th anniversary
March 22, 2023
Upstate International* announced the launch of its “25 for 25” fundraising campaign in celebration of its 25th anniversary. The campaign aims to establish a Founder’s Fund with a goal of…
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Greenville Technical College selected for Gates Foundation initiative
March 22, 2023Greenville Technical College (GTC) is one of 250 institutions selected to be part of the Intermediaries for Scale (IFS) initiative, a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation-funded effort aimed at helping…
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South Carolina State Fair’s Spring Fair Food Drive-Through returns April 16-22
March 22, 2023
The South Carolina State Fair announced its annual Spring Fair Food Drive-Through will return Sunday, April 16 through Saturday, April 22, 2023. The week-long food event, featuring a wide variety…
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Unique children’s experiential play space coming to Historic Judson Mill District
March 21, 2023Play Café at Judson Mill, Greenville’s brand-new indoor play concept representing a unique experience exclusively for children, is pleased to announce its opening in late summer in the historic Judson…
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Greenville Triumph announce roster for 2023 season
March 21, 2023
The Greenville Triumph, the Upstate’s premier men’s soccer team competing in the USL League One, is pleased to announce the team’s roster ahead of its fifth season. Consisting of 15…
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Furman elevates talent development, launches Center for Innovative Leadership
March 21, 2023
Furman University has launched the Center for Innovative Leadership (CIL), a talent development initiative aimed at supporting mature and growing businesses in Greenville and the greater Upstate region. The CIL…
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Infinity Marketing promotes Brandon Godwin to Vice President of Strategy
March 21, 2023
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, announced that Brandon Godwin has been promoted to Vice President of Strategy. “Brandon has a proven track record of delivering…
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Kevin McMindes honored by Southern Association for Institutional Research
March 21, 2023
Kevin McMindes, Greenville Technical College’s research and planning administrator, was recently recognized by the Southern Association for Institutional Research (SAIR) with the Best Paper Award. The award is based on…
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Lima One Capital adds Robert Greenberg to launch Lender Finance initiative
March 20, 2023
Lima One Capital continues to prove why it is the nation’s premier lender for real estate investors as it hires industry veteran Robert Greenberg to develop and launch a new…
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Hughes Agency welcomes Kristen George as Graphic Design Coordinator
March 20, 2023
Hughes Agency, a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising and event management firm, announced the addition of Kristen George as graphic design coordinator. George helps oversee graphic design and creative services…
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Messer, Inc. appoints Elizabeth O. Temple to Board of Directors
March 20, 2023
Messer, Inc. announced the appointment of Womble Bond Dickinson CEO Elizabeth “Betty” Temple to its Board of Directors. As Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Womble Bond Dickinson, based in…
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Wallick Investments welcomes Lisa Breese, Community Relations Coordinator
March 20, 2023
South Carolina-based RIA firm Wallick Investments, LLC announced that Mrs. Lisa Breese, with vast career experience in marketing, accounting, leadership, and community services, has joined our firm as Community Relations…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX announces opening of 2023 ticket sales
March 16, 2023
Tickets for the 2023 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX are now available to the public at bmwcharitygolf.com. This year’s tournament, which will be held June 5-11, will return…
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Rick Erwin Dining Group set to open new location in Greer
March 16, 2023
Rick Erwin Dining Group is expanding into downtown Greer. The group, known for its family of steak & seafood restaurants across the Upstate, has plans to open Rick Erwin’s Greer,…
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Duke Energy supports first responders with $500,000 in grant opportunities
March 16, 2023
The Duke Energy Foundation is kicking off the second year of its $500,000 microgrant program to invest in emergency preparedness organizations across South Carolina to increase their resiliency to major…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities appoints 3 new Board Members
March 16, 2023
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of the Carolinas announced the appointment of Dr. Nicole Cothran, Brooks Whittington, and Victoria Carmen to the Board of Directors. Dr. Cothran practices Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine…
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Innovative product suite, OrangeWIP, for & by entrepreneurs launches to deliver game changing playbook to grow and scale businesses
March 16, 2023
National integrated marketing agency Bright+CO, officially announces the launch of its sister company OrangeWIP (Work In Progress), a dynamic multimedia company that equips busy founders and entrepreneurs with a suite…
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Southern First announces new Dream Mortgage Center in Columbia
March 16, 2023
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced our new Dream Mortgage Center. Southern First’s mission is to impact lives in the communities we serve, and we…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Mindy Johnston to the company’s Augusta Road office
March 16, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Mindy Johnston has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. Mindy began her real estate career because she…
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SAUDIA to grow long-haul fleet with up to 49 Boeing 787 Dreamliners
March 16, 2023
Boeing and Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) announced the national flag-carrier will grow its long-haul fleet with the selection of up to 49 787 Dreamliners. SAUDIA is set to purchase 39…
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Leadership South Carolina’s Class of 2023 donates money, goods, and service to Connie Maxwell’s Children’s Minitries
March 16, 2023On Saturday, March 11, members of Leadership South Carolina’s Class of 2023 gathered at Connie Maxwell’s Greenwood campus to present a monetary donation of over $27,000 as well as numerous…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Brianna Jackson to the company’s Midtown office
March 16, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Brianna Jackson has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Brianna was born and raised in the heart of…
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A Writer’s Moon Tide Memories
March 16, 2023
By Tom Poland It seems like yesterday though it was forty-five years. I took a job as a scriptwriter-cinematographer with the South Carolina Wildlife and Marine Resources Department. I…
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Five schools named Palmetto’s Finest
March 16, 2023
Five schools have been named 2023 Palmetto’s Finest Schools. They are: Lake Murray Elementary School, Lexington School District 1 Lake Murray Elementary School, Lexington-Richland School District 5 John W. Moore Middle…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Kelsey Andrews to the Company’s Midtown office
March 15, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Kelsey Andrews has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Kelsey is an Annapolis, Maryland native and a licensed…
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