Wilson Associates co-founder Nick Carlson named president of Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS
March 2, 2023
Wilson Associates, one of Greenville’s largest independent real estate firms, announced that its co-founder, Nick Carlson, has been named president of the Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS® (GGAR) and the…
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SC Housing, USC Moore School release first phase of Palmetto State Housing Study report
March 2, 2023
Study shows population growth, depressed housing supply driving affordability gap in the state The South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) and the University of South Carolina’s…
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Wagner Wealth Management’s Hayden Turlington named Chamber YP of the Year
March 2, 2023
The Greenville Chamber of Commerce has named Wagner Wealth Management’s Hayden Turlington its Young Professional of the Year. A born and raised Greenvillian, Turlington majored in music and was on…
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Marchant Real Estate marks passing of Bo Matheny
March 2, 2023
Veteran REALTORⓇ and Commercial Broker Mourned by Real Estate Community Bo Matheny, multi-decade real estate professional and agent at Marchant Real Estate, has died following a recent illness. Bo was…
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Bon Secours and American Family Care Strengthen Partnership in Upstate
March 2, 2023
Bon Secours will now operate 18 urgent care facilities in Upstate South Carolina Bon Secours is expanding its network of urgent care centers in Upstate South Carolina through their affiliation…
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Entrepreneur Minute – David Orr, Medpoint
March 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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Upcountry History Museum Exhibit showcases Kenny Rogers’ talents
March 1, 2023
Say the name Kenny Rogers and the first things that come to mind are songs and television movies. The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County, a Smithsonian Affiliate, offers a…
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OTO Development purchases, opens new AC Hotel by Marriott in downtown St. Petersburg
March 1, 2023
AC Hotels by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, has opened its newest property in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, bringing the brand’s “perfectly precise hotel” experience…
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Center for Developmental Services highlighted in the New England Journal of Medicine
March 1, 2023
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) was highlighted in the New England Journal of Medicine as a successful example of how to best serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities…
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High Spirits Hospitality to open The 405 in downtown Greenville
March 1, 2023
The Upstate’s leading event and hospitality company, High Spirits Hospitality, is expanding its brand with The 405, an 11,500-square-foot indoor venue with an attached 3,000-square-foot covered patio along the banks…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Honors Palmetto ABLE Ambassadors as part of SC Disability Advocacy Day observance
March 1, 2023
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis kicked off SC Disability Advocacy Day with a reception honoring 22 disability organization partners for their support of the Palmetto ABLE Savings Program. Administered by the State Treasurer,…
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Disability Rights South Carolina and the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health release new Olmstead Report and Recommendations
March 1, 2023
Disability Rights South Carolina (DRSC), the designated Protection and Advocacy System for South Carolina serving people with disabilities, in partnership with the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health…
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Greenville Tech Foundation celebrates 50 years of impact in 2023
March 1, 2023
The Greenville Tech Foundation was established in 1973 to support Greenville Technical College’s mission of transforming students’ lives and helping the community thrive. This is achieved by providing a world-class,…
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The YoPro Know named Chamber Small Business of the Year
March 1, 2023
The YoPro Know has been named the Greenville Chamber’s Small Business of the Year for 2022. Furman University graduate Kamber Parker founded the YoPro Know in 2019 as a way…
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South Carolina golf named best in the country – top five in the world – according to new international accolade
February 28, 2023
The International Association of Golf Travel Operators (IAGTO) has named South Carolina among the top five golf destinations in the world for 2023. The Palmetto State is the only US…
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Mary Black Foundation recognizes Mt. Moriah with award
February 28, 2023Mary Black Foundation has awarded Mount Moriah Baptist Church the 2023 Dr. George Newby, Jr. Health Equity Leadership Award. The award was established in memory of Dr. George Newby, Jr.,…
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Spartanburg Community College keeps free tuition rolling through Fall 2024
February 28, 2023
Spartanburg Community College announced the “Live to Chase Initiative,” a re-imagined design to deliver free tuition for all the College’s more than 70 different programs of study through the Fall…
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United Community Bank selects nominees for 2023 Leadership Academy
February 28, 2023United Community Bank has selected nineteen emerging leaders for the bank’s 2023 Leadership Academy, an internal professional development program including team members from across the five-state United Community Bank footprint.…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC names Ericka Wooten Director of Culture and Values in new role
February 28, 2023
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina (SCFSC) announced Ericka Wooten has been selected to serve in a new role as the Director of Culture and Values. In this…
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Ron Acker joins Countybank as Professional and Executive Banking Relationship Manager
February 28, 2023
Countybank welcomed Ron Acker as Vice President, Professional & Executive Banking Relationship Manager in Greenville. Acker comes to Countybank with more than 30 years of experience in the financial services…
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Patent attorney Hunter Freeman joins longtime colleagues at Kim, Lahey & Killough
February 27, 2023
Kim, Lahey & Killough Law Firm announced the addition of patent attorney Hunter Freeman to the firm’s Greenville, SC, office. Freeman’s law practice focuses primarily in the areas of patents,…
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Colliers brokers receive prestigious Everest Award for top performance nationwide
February 27, 2023
Colliers brokers John Montgomery, SIOR, Garrett Scott, SIOR and Brockton Hall, SIOR have been awarded Colliers’ Everest Award for top production in 2022. The Everest Club recognizes the top 10%…
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A Guide to Bunching Charitable Contributions
February 27, 2023
by Stephen E. Maggard, CFP® Giving generously to charity is often a topic near and dear to our clients’ hearts; close behind on the priority list is limiting the amount…
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Current Lighting announces the appointment of Bill Tolley as interim CEO
February 27, 2023
GREENVILLE, SC – Current™, a leading commercial and industrial (“C&I”) lighting and controls company, has appointed William (“Bill”) Tolley as its Interim CEO, effective today. Departing CEO Manish Bhandari was…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Brenda Ledford to the Company’s Midtown Office
February 27, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Brenda Ledford has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Brenda is a life-long resident of the Upstate and…
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Governmental law attorney Ginny Bozeman joins Pope Flynn
February 27, 2023
Virginia “Ginny” Bozeman has joined Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm that focuses on governmental and public finance matters, where she will be providing local governments advice and counsel while…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Elizabeth Earle to the company’s Midtown office
February 27, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Elizabeth Earle has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Elizabeth was born and raised in Greenville, she received…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Maggie Joyner to the company’s Midtown office
February 27, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Maggie Joyner has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Maggie Joyner was born and raised in real estate.…
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State honors three leaders, one organization as largest life sciences conference ever convenes in Charleston
February 27, 2023
Attendees salute USC’s Dean of Pharmacy Stephen Cutler, MUSC’s Caroline Brown, Nephron Pharmaceutical’s Lou Kennedy, and Liberty’s Abbott with top honors A record gathering of life science leaders from across…
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Jade Fountain joins The YoPro Know
February 27, 2023
The YoPro Know has brought on Jade Fountain as an Account Manager. Fountain earned her bachelor’s degree from Furman University and her Master of Public Administration from the College of…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina continues to rank among Forbes’ best large employers
February 24, 2023
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has been recognized again by Forbes as one of America’s best large employers. BlueCross President and CEO Michael J. Mizeur says this year’s ranking highlights…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty announces annual award winners
February 24, 2023
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has honored its top Associates for 2023. For the third year in a row, Reid Hipp was named Most Valuable Associate. All Associates…
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Tri-County Technical College receives SCATCC’s 2022 Equity Award
February 24, 2023The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners (SCATCC) awarded Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) the 2022 Equity Award for the collaborative and intentional work achieved by its Men of Color…
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Rivers I Cross
February 24, 2023
By Tom Poland Rivers make me say things out loud. As I drive alone over a river I often say its name. In fact, some rivers’ names beg to…
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Infinity Marketing promotes Shannon Nissen to Director of Client Services
February 23, 2023
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, announced Shannon Nissen has been promoted to Director of Client Services “Watching Shannon’s career grow within our team has been…
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Newberry College’s 65th Jazz Festival to feature saxophonist Jeff Coffin
February 23, 2023Historic festival coincides with largest-ever SCBDA jazz event Newberry College invites you to enjoy world-class artists and music at its 65th Jazz Festival, to be held March 3-4 on campus.…
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Engenius hires Paige Helms as Content Strategist
February 23, 2023
Engenius, an Upstate digital marketing agency, announced the addition of Paige Helms as Content Strategist, expanding the agency’s staff to support its growth and new project activity. As content strategist,…
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ScanSource announces appointment of Chief Legal Officer
February 23, 2023
ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, announced the appointment of Shana Cochrane Smith as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. Smith…
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Countybank Associate receives Officer appointment
February 23, 2023
Countybank announced that Christopher Kidwell has been appointed Banking Officer by the Countybank Board of Directors. Kidwell, Consumer and Business Relationship Manager, was appointed Banking Officer. He joined Countybank in…
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Meg Scoopmire named 2023 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Real Estate Law in Greenville
February 23, 2023
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Meg Scoopmire was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” for Real Estate Law in Greenville. Only one lawyer…
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The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC) announces results of Small Business Impact Survey
February 22, 2023
The United States – and especially South Carolina – has experienced consistent and steady economic recovery following the COVID-19 recession that took place during the Spring of 2020. Yet 2022…
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Hartness announces The one 5 at Hartness
February 22, 2023
In partnership with the owners of The 05 and The 07, Hartness announced The one 5 at Hartness. The restaurant will feature a full bar and lunch and dinner menu…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Katie Peery to the company’s Midtown office
February 22, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Katie Peery has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Katie is a Greenville native and loves calling the…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Emma Mace to the company’s Midtown office
February 22, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Emma Mace has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Emma was born and raised in Greenville. She is…
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We Are Sharing Hope SC, Congressman Timmons tour Prisma Health Transplant Center
February 22, 2023We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC), the state’s federally designated organ procurement organization (OPO), was joined by U.S. Representative William Timmons today for a tour of the Prisma Health Transplant…
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Reedy Reels honors nine films in 2023 showcase
February 22, 2023
A record 1,400 people checked in to watch one of the 10 film sessions at the 2023 Piedmont Natural Gas Presents Reedy Reels: The Greenville Festival this past weekend. As…
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Erchonia relocating corporate headquarters to Greenville County, adding 51 new positions
February 22, 2023
World leader in FDA-approved low level laser technology expands life sciences ecosystem, investing $6.7 million in new operations here Erchonia Corp. — a global, laser technology manufacturer — has announced…
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Tax tips for South Carolina college students
February 22, 2023
What you need to know: You may need to file a tax return depending on your gross income and whether or not your parents can claim you as a dependent.…
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Colliers Report: Heathcare market continues expansion despite economic headwinds
February 21, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2022 South Carolina Medical Office By Ron Anderson | Vice President of Research & Information Technology Market Highlights The medical office market in…
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American Cancer Society announces new Board Chair for Upstate South Carolina
February 21, 2023
American Cancer Society volunteer and passionate advocate Shannon Reilly has been appointed Chair of the American Cancer Society Upstate South Carolina Board of Directors. Shannon has been a small business…
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