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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USC to launch Apple iOS coding certifications for students, residents across S.C.
November 22, 2022
The University of South Carolina, in partnership with Apple Inc., is launching a free coding certification course in the Spring 2023 semester to teach Apple’s iOS language to students in…
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SC Ports drives economic growth in the Upstate
November 21, 2022
South Carolina Ports’ ongoing expansion of Inland Port Greer supports the supply chains of port-dependent businesses and drives economic growth in the Upstate. SC Ports’ teammates, elected leaders and community…
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Upcountry History Museum receives SC Humanities grant
November 21, 2022
The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County, a Smithsonian Affiliate, announced that it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the South Carolina Humanities. Selected as one of 16 cultural…
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YouthBASE appoints Sarah Bell to its board of directors
November 21, 2022
YouthBASE, a nonprofit educational intervention program for young children based in Greenville, recently appointed Sarah Bell to its board of directors. Bell is currently the Director of Community Engagement &…
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The Truth Behind Thanksgiving
November 21, 2022
By Christophe Boucher Associate professor of Native American History College of Charleston Just about everyone can get behind the themes of Thanksgiving – gratitude and sharing. But those weren’t…
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BenchMark Physical Therapy opens outpatient clinic in Greer
November 21, 2022
BenchMark Physical Therapy opened an outpatient clinic today at 5050 Wade Hampton Blvd. The clinic is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday; and 8…
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Crawford strengthens its media team
November 21, 2022
Crawford, a full-service strategic marketing agency based in Greenville, is strengthening its marketing capabilities with the promotion of longtime team member Michelle Herring to associate media director and the addition…
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BASF in Seneca sponsors 29th Annual Clemson Military Appreciation Day
November 21, 2022
SENECA, SC – BASF in Seneca awarded a $2,500 scholarship to U.S. Marine Corps and Iraq War veteran and Clemson University student Karinna Thompson at Clemson University’s 29th Annual Military…
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Order of the Palmetto awarded to Mable Owens Clarke
November 18, 2022The woman who has led the campaign to save a historic Black church in Pickens County was awarded the Order of the Palmetto today. “Having been born and raised in…
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Bon Secours Wellness Arena and VisitGreenvilleSC welcomed Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey to Greenville
November 18, 2022Bon Secours Wellness Arena and VisitGreenvilleSC recently welcomed Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey to Greenville to discuss the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament’s return to Greenville and The Well, both of…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty honors top associates
November 18, 2022
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has honored its top associates for October. In the Clemson office, the top-selling agent was Lisa Vogel and the top listing agents were…
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A Focus on Greer – Rick Danner, Mayor, City of Greer
November 17, 2022
Several months ago, I did an interview with someone in downtown Greer, SC. When I pulled on to the Main Street, my first thought was, “Clearly, I have never been…
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Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities now accepting applications for summer programs and residential high school
November 17, 2022
The SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a public, residential high school for artistically talented students, is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year and arts-immersive, overnight…
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First Citizens Bank and First Citizens Wealth Management invest in South Carolina’s young artists
November 17, 2022
First Citizens Bank and First Citizens Wealth Management are donating $20,000 in support of the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities over the next two years. This multi-year…
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South Carolina Christian Foundation awards $75K to ministries in the Upstate
November 17, 2022
South Carolina Christian Foundation (SCCF), a community foundation founded on Biblical stewardship, presented grants to 17 nonprofit organizations in Greenville and Anderson Counties. The grants are part of SCCF’s Community…
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Zora Denson recognized as South Carolina’s “Community Star” on National Rural Health Day
November 17, 2022
Zora Denson, Ph.D., director of community relations for the Town of Heath Springs, has been named South Carolina’s 2022 Community Star, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health…
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Durham Homes, USA beginning construction on 22 high-end homes in Simpsonville
November 17, 2022
Durham Homes, USA, operating partner of Broadstreet, Inc., is beginning the construction of Weatherstone, a vibrant and sophisticated community nestled in Simpsonville, South Carolina. It is located 20 minutes outside…
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Rural South Carolina: Building Healthier Communities for the People Who Power America
November 17, 2022
By Dr. Saundra Glover South Carolina State Director USDA Rural Development As we celebrate National Rural Health Day this year, we are reminded that a strong community is rooted in…
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2022-23 South Carolina Annual Educator Supply & Demand Report
November 17, 2022The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) has released its 2022-23 Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report. The report, which is attached to this email, is now a…
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Archeologists, historians unearth remarkable discovery at Camden Battlefield
November 17, 2022On November 11, the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust announced a significant historic discovery at the Revolutionary War Camden Battlefield. The Trust, acting on behalf of Historic Camden Foundation, contracted…
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Hartness announces new ownership opportunity with release of Woodland Retreat
November 17, 2022
Hartness, an award-winning urban village founded by the Hartness family and located on Greenville’s Eastside, announced the release of Woodland Retreat, an intimate new neighborhood nestled within the community. Woodland…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes three new associates
November 16, 2022Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Alexandra “Alex” C. Glunt, Jennie J. Steiner and Rob Tiro have joined the firm. Alex Glunt is based in the Columbia office and practices…
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Craig Scharton takes over role as Ten at the Top’s Entrepreneur Ecosystem facilitator
November 16, 2022
Ten at the Top announced Craig Scharton is taking over responsibility for its entrepreneurship initiatives, commonly referred to as the Upstate Entrepreneur Ecosystem. He replaces Erin Ouzts who volunteered for…
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Colliers | South Carolina and LCK offices pledge $101,783 to United Way
November 16, 2022
Colliers and LCK staff across South Carolina participated in a “Warming Hearts” United Way campaign to raise funds, collect winter clothing and volunteer for local non-profits Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – Colliers…
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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott awards Mary Black Foundation $8 million
November 16, 2022
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $8 million to the Mary Black Foundation, supporting the organization’s mission to invest in people and communities for improved health and wellness in Spartanburg…
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Nelson Mullins in Columbia welcomes James E. Smith, Jr.
November 16, 2022
Former member of the S.C. House of Representatives, combat veteran, and experienced litigator James E. Smith, Jr. has joined Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in its Columbia, S.C. office as a…
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Nelson Mullins Partner Giles Schanen elected president of S.C. Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association
November 16, 2022
Giles M. Schanen Jr., a partner in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Greenville office, was elected president of the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association (SCDTAA) at the association’s…
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Canal Insurance Company promotes Christopher Greene to Chief Operating Officer
November 16, 2022
Mr. Paul Brocklebank, President and Chief Executive Officer of Canal Insurance Company, announced that the Board of Directors has approved the promotion of Mr. Christopher Greene to Sr. Vice President…
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New twist on traditional holiday classic making Greenville debut at Upcountry History Museum
November 15, 2022
On Saturday, November 19, 2022, the doors of the Upcountry History Museum will open to an ever-familiar story but the Greenville debut of an exclusive holiday favorite, “Nutcracker: The Exhibition.”…
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Infinity Marketing recognized as Greenville’s Best of 2022 Marketing Agency
November 15, 2022
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, was selected for the 2022 Best of Greenville Award in the Marketing category by the Greenville Award Program. “I founded…
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Carolina Lights returns Dec. 3 at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds
November 15, 2022
The S.C. State Fair presents its fourth annual holiday drive-through lights show The South Carolina State Fair welcomes the holiday season with the return of Carolina Lights, its annual downtown drive-through holiday lights…
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United Community Bank earns 6th consecutive recognition as a Best Banks to Work For
November 15, 2022
United Community Bank shared it has once again been named one of the Best Banks to Work For in 2022 by American Banker and Best Companies Group. This recognition is…
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Sylvia Hunt joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
November 15, 2022
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Sylvia Hunt to its Greenville office as a residential agent. A native of Greenville, Sylvia has enjoyed the growth and transformation she’s seen across the…
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Pomegranate on Main celebrates 15 years with PomToGo deliveries to nonprofits
November 15, 2022
Pomegranate on Main restaurant will mark its 15th anniversary Thanksgiving week by delivering PomToGo lunch to staff at 15 nonprofits dedicated to serving the community. The free lunch comes at the start of…
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SC Ports remains fluid while handling record volumes in October
November 15, 2022South Carolina Ports handled a record number of containers in October, marking its third busiest month in port history. SC Ports reported 9% container growth year-over-year as 256,879 twenty-foot equivalent…
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Registration opens for 46th Annual Assaults Bike Ride
November 15, 2022
“The Southeast’s Premier Cycling Experience” planned for May, 22, 2023 The Freewheelers Cycling Association of Spartanburg has announced that the 2023 Assaults will take place on Monday, May 22, 2023,…
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Highest Morningstar rating for Wallick Investments Fidelis’ 3-, 5-, 10-year and Overall risk-adjusted performance
November 15, 2022Wallick Investments, LLC’s separately managed account composite, WI Fidelis, received a 5-Star Morningstar RatingTM for 3-, 5-, 10-year and Overall risk-adjusted performance as of September 30, 2022 (see chart). Only the…
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Miracle at Southernside opens November 21
November 15, 2022
WHAT: Miracle @ Southernside WHEN: Monday, November 21 @ 11am WHERE: Southernside Brewing Co. | 25 Delano Drive, Greenville Miracle @ Southernside is a Christmas-themed pop-up bar + winter wonderland,…
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Bon Secours kicks off 2022 Festival of Trees
November 15, 2022
Annual Holiday Event to Fund New Mobile Mammography Coach Bon Secours is proud to announce the return of the annual St. Francis Festival of Trees. 2022 marks the 37th annual…
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Free event to introduce girls to Girl Scouting
November 15, 2022
Experience Archery, Zip Lining, Songs, S’mores, and more All girls in Kindergarten through twelfth grade will experience Girl Scouting for FREE! Join us November 20, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Fluor Field…
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Rollins organization announces Fall 2022 Scholarship
November 15, 2022The Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship announces that the application for the Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship is open for the Fall 2022 semester. This scholarship— in honor of the…
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