Upcountry Fiber Foundation gives $24,320 to its inaugural class of non-profit grant recipients
May 15, 2023
Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the philanthropic arm and permanent endowment of internet service provider Upcountry Fiber, gave $24,320 to three Upstate non-profit organizations. This is the first time the foundation, which…
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Greenville wealth management advisor awarded $15,000 grant from Northwestern Mutual to benefit The Family Effect
May 12, 2023
Celebrating the philanthropic work of its financial advisors, Northwestern Mutual is recognizing the individuals who have shown outstanding volunteerism and leadership through its 2023 Community Service Awards. Now in its…
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Southern Gala’s White Hot Party: NEON CLASSIC on May 25th, 2023
May 12, 2023
To Raise Funds and Awareness for the National Alliance on Mental Illness Greenville after a three-year hiatus B & R Events, LLC presents the nationally recognized Southern Gala’s White Hot…
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South Atlantic Canners, Inc. expanding Lee County operations
May 11, 2023
$28.7 Million Investment Will Create 15 New Jobs Over the Next Five Years South Atlantic Canners, Inc. (South Atlantic Canners), a Coca-Cola production cooperative that includes several Coca-Cola distributors, today announced…
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International African American Museum receives Riley Institute’s OneSouthCarlolina Partners in Progress Award
May 11, 2023Charleston’s International African American Museum (IAAM) received the second annual OneSouthCarolina Partners in Progress Award from Furman University’s Riley Institute. The award was presented to IAAM President and CEO Dr. Tonya Matthews by…
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SCRA selected to participate in new NSF initiative to grow clean energy in South Carolina
May 11, 2023
The South Carolina Research Authority is a core member of a team selected as an inaugural recipient of up to $1 million from the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines, or NSF Engines, program.…
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The One 5 at Hartness announces May 20 opening
May 11, 2023
The One 5 at Hartness announced that it will open Saturday, May 20 in the Hartness community’s Village Center on Greenville’s Eastside. The new neighborhood restaurant will feature a full…
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Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards approximately $160,000 to South Carolina
May 11, 2023
Grants Part of More Than $13 Million Awarded to Support Literacy and Education Programs During 30th Anniversary The Dollar General Literacy Foundation announced the award of approximately $160,000 in literacy grants…
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ScanSource appoints Chief Accounting Officer
May 11, 2023
ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, announced the appointment of Brandy Ford to Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. Ford has been…
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United Home Loan Services, Inc. continues growth with market expansion, new loan originator
May 10, 2023
Local mortgage lender expands to Alabama and Tennessee, adds new loan expert United Home Loan Services, Inc. (NMLS #70641), headquartered in downtown Greenville, SC, announced a new addition to its…
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SCCADVASA joins the South Carolina Indian Affairs Commission to host a Summit on Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirits
May 10, 2023
#NoMoreStolenSisters #MMIWActionNow #MMIWG2S Columbia, S.C. – The S.C. Indian Affairs Commission will be hosting a Summit on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. The MMISWG2 Summit is part of a movement that…
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More than 11,300 student loan borrowers in South Carolina approved for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
May 10, 2023
PSLF highlighted as Public Service Recognition Week begins Today, to mark Public Service Recognition Week, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced it has approved nearly 616,000 borrowers nationwide for…
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The Greenville Scottish Games announces 2023 schedule
May 10, 2023
Scots brought a lot more to America than just bagpipes. And on the last weekend of May, people from across the Southeast will come to Greenville to learn that what…
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WREN celebrates passage of Paid Leave for Educators in South Carolina
May 10, 2023
Today, the Paid Leave for Educators (H 3908) passed the House unanimously. This bill is off to the Governor’s desk for signature. Soon, more than 55,000 educators in South Carolina…
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Statement from Palmetto State Teachers Association on passage of parental leave benefits bill
May 10, 2023
Palmetto State Teachers Association applauds today’s unanimous vote in the South Carolina House to concur with Senate amendments to H. 3908, a bill that will make educators in South Carolina…
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Shayla Merritt named Marketing Director of Cyberwoven, a South Carolina-based digital agency
May 10, 2023
Cyberwoven, an award-winning South Carolina-based brand, marketing, and website design and development firm, is proud to announce Shayla Merritt as the firm’s new Marketing Director. Merritt to become Cyberwoven’s first…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Chris Manley, Engenius
May 10, 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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Mia Tensley awarded TCTC Presidential Medallion for Instructional Excellence
May 9, 2023
Mia Tensley’s dedication to Tri-County Technical College (TCTC), her students, and her craft earned her the highest award presented to faculty. Tensley, Reading and College Skills instructor in the Academic…
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Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy graduates 41 at 10th annual hooding ceremony
May 9, 2023
The Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy held its 10th hooding ceremony Friday, sending 41 new doctors of pharmacy into the first stage of their professional careers. One word seemed to…
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Greenville Theatre is proud to present “Shrek the Musical” as the final show of season 97
May 9, 2023
Everyone’s favorite green ogre is back in this hilarious musical, based on the hit blockbuster animated film! Our unlikely hero finds himself on a quest to save his swamp from…
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Travel and Tourism Week proclamation celebrates industry’s economic impact
May 9, 2023
At a recognition event celebrating the Palmetto State’s $29 billion tourism industry, Gov. Henry McMaster proclaimed May 7-13, 2023 is Travel and Tourism Week in South Carolina. His announcement aligns with…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty honors top Associates
May 9, 2023
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has honored its top Associates for April. In the Greenville office, the top Associates for listings sold were Patrick Furman, Matt Nocks, and…
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Nine ScanSource leaders recognized as CRN’s 2023 Women of the Channel
May 9, 2023
ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named nine ScanSource leaders to its…
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NAI Earle Furman announces the following transactions for April 2023
May 8, 2023
Sold: Liberty, South Carolina: Scott Jones, SIOR, and John Stathakis, II, CCIM of NAI Earle Furman represented the seller in the sale of a 12 unit multi-family asset located at…
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Converse providing educators with critical skills to benefit students with autism
May 8, 2023
Aiming to better equip highly skilled educators for success and to support districts in their ability to retain top teaching talent, Converse University has launched South Carolina’s first Master of…
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Retired Greenville teacher’s book being made into a movie
May 8, 2023
Stories of a “lake monster” told to hundreds and hundreds of Greenville County students over the decades by a beloved teacher of theirs is now a book and is being…
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Milliken & Company to host supplier diversity event
May 7, 2023
WHAT: Milliken & Company’s first annual supplier diversity matchmaking event, Milliken Momentum, will bring together diverse suppliers and companies to build relationships and promote economic opportunities. This free event is…
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BASF in Converse donates $3,000 to Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office for life-saving kits, financial assistance for deputies in need
May 5, 2023
BASF in Converse recently donated $2,000 to the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office, which will pay for 124 Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) kits—one for every patrol officer and open patrol…
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Scott Wilson joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS®
May 5, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Scott Wilson has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Scott, a lifelong native of the Upstate, is excited…
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Greenville Technical College celebrates graduates at commencement
May 5, 2023
Commencement for Greenville Technical College graduates was held at the Greenville Convention Center on Friday, May 5. Included were 364 registered participants (additional students graduated but did not participate), 11…
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Carolina Handling skybox welcomes military, first responders during BMW Charity Pro-Am
May 5, 2023
A VIP view of the BMW Charity Pro-Am, a simulated drive on a Raymond lift truck and the chance to win a trip to the nation’s capital all will be…
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2023 Vintage Dedicated to Betty Solomon
May 4, 2023
The Bob Jones University yearbook staff dedicated the 2023 Vintage to Betty Solomon, a devoted faculty member for over forty-four years in the School of Fine Arts and Communication. Currently, she serves…
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Bon Secours now Offers Innovative Treatment to Reduce Stroke Risk
May 4, 2023
Less Invasive Procedure Treats Those with Carotid Artery Disease Bon Secours St. Francis is now offering a breakthrough technology called TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) to treat patients with carotid artery…
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Eaton Corporation donates $20,000 to PTC Foundation
May 4, 2023
Officials from Eaton Corporation recently visited the Greenwood campus of Piedmont Technical College (PTC) to present a check for $20,000 to the PTC Foundation specifically to support the college’s engineering…
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Small business owners unite for powerful S.C. Advocacy Day
May 4, 2023
SC Chamber Hosts Small Business Day at the State House The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber), the state’s unified voice for business, hosted its first Small Business Day…
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Northwind Financial principals to join Lima One Capital
May 4, 2023
Today, Lima One Capital announced that the principals of Northwind Financial and staff will join Lima One Capital. As business leaders in the small balance multifamily bridge space, Chip Cummings…
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Rebuild Upstate honors its volunteers
May 4, 2023
Rebuild Upstate, the region’s leading affordable housing and home repair advocate, honored its key volunteers for 2022. The Golden Hammer Award went to Kevin Risden. The Golden Hammer is awarded…
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The Rock It! Co. expands to Greenville
May 4, 2023
Premier marketing and events agency, The Rock It! Co. is returning to its roots with its expansion to the Upstate this month. Leah Stoudenmire, The Rock It! Co.’s Founder and…
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Mayka Rosales-Peterson honored with 2023 Circle of Excellence Award
May 4, 2023
Intelisys, a ScanSource (NASDAQ: SCSC) company, and the nation’s leading provider of technology services and solutions, announced Mayka Rosales-Peterson, Senior Manager of Partner Marketing, has been selected as a winner…
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YMCA of Greenville’s Annual Campaign raises more than $1.33 Million to ensure accessibility for all
May 3, 2023
YMCA of Greenville announced today that it has raised more than $1.33 million so far for its 2023 Annual Campaign. All the funds raised will go towards providing financial assistance…
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We’re Sending You To …
May 3, 2023
By Tom Poland In the 1960s my father visited the Central State Hospital in Georgia. He may have gone to visit a relative. I recall a heated family gathering…
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How and when to amend your SC Individual Income Tax return
May 3, 2023
What you need to know: Generally, you should amend a return if an IRS audit changes your state return, or when there are changes to your income, deductions, credits, payments,…
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Alneshia Sudduth joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 3, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Alneshia Sudduth has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Alneshia Sudduth received her bachelor’s degree in operations management…
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Jake Dickens joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 3, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Jake Dickens has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Jake has been helping clients achieve their real estate…
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Julia Ross joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 3, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Julia Ross has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Julia is a dedicated real estate professional with deep…
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Lisa Robinson joins the Woodruff at Five Forks office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 3, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Lisa Robinson has joined the company’s Woodruff at Five Forks office as a sales associate. Lisa Robinson continues to provide exceptional…
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Eric H. Philpot selected to 2023 Super Lawyers
May 3, 2023
Eric H. Philpot, a partner at the Philpot Law Firm, has been selected to the 2023 South Carolina Super Lawyers list. No more than five percent of the lawyers in…
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Passion before Profit: Developers collaborate to provide high-quality affordable housing for families, seniors at The Sullivan
May 3, 2023
Co-developers open new 180-unit income-restricted community for families and seniors; immediate leasing available Recognizing the critical need for high-quality, affordable housing across the Palmetto State, three developers have pooled their…
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The Southern Bank names Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer
May 3, 2023
The Southern Bank has named Kristi Eller the Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer. Eller has more than 35 years of experience in community and regional banks. She was…
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BASF in Seneca sponsors Clemson University Field Day, promotes STEM learning
May 3, 2023
BASF’s site in Seneca partnered with Clemson University to sponsor its annual Be a T.I.G.E.R. Field Day on Saturday, April 15 and to engage youngsters in STEM (science, technology, engineering…
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