JNO Accelerator puts down roots in Greenville
September 2, 2022
The JNO Accelerator, a Nashville startup technology accelerator that brought on local company founder Dr. Jonathan Fowler as managing partner in May, has officially moved its global headquarters to Greenville.…
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Infinity Marketing promotes four team members
September 1, 2022Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is proud to promote several team members: Aimee Foster, Data Analyst; Micah Inafuku, Senior Data Analyst; Erica Gregory, SEO Supervisor;…
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Greenville Country Club hires Jessica Martin as Private Events Manager
September 1, 2022
Greenville Country Club, one of the South’s most historic golf clubs, recently welcomed Jessica Martin to its team as Private Events Manager. Prior to this role, Martin was a staff…
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Set Free partners with Tropical Grille to feed rescued children
September 1, 2022
Charit-a-Bowl program will raise money to care for children freed from slavery Set Free, a global non-profit organization that focuses on rescuing children from slavery and providing fresh water and…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation hires Hadlee Hoeksema as the new Job Liaison for the UP (Upward Professionals) Employment Initiative
September 1, 2022
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a Greenville-based non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families, hired Hadlee Hoeksema as Job Liaison for The UP (Upward Professionals)…
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Wallick Investments’ Index inspires FDLS ETF
September 1, 2022After successfully managing a multi-cap, multi-factor, faith-based, separate account composite for over 10 years, Wallick Institutional of Wallick Investments, LLC, has launched the WI Fidelis Multi-Cap Multi-Factor Index. It is…
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Saving for the Future: 529 Plans
September 1, 2022
By Laird W. Green, CFP® Opening a 529 plan is a fantastic way to save for education from public or private colleges and graduate schools (as well as private elementary…
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Countybank associates receive Officer appointments
September 1, 2022
Countybank is pleased to announce that Lori Bell, Brandon Calhoun, Sherri Scearce, and Rich Vaughan have been appointed Vice President; Joe Keaton, and Heather McGee have been appointed Assistant Vice…
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Greenville Technical College remembers Melvin Younts with great gratitude
September 1, 2022Greenville Technical College (GTC) mourns the loss of significant donor Melvin Younts, who, with his late wife Dollie, funded two entrances to the college’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI) in…
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Rhett Baker joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
September 1, 2022
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Rhett Baker as a residential agent to its Greenville office. Rhett has lived in the Upstate his entire life and loves the small town feel…
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Ranger Aerospace celebrates 25th anniversary
September 1, 2022
GREENVILLE, SC – Ranger Aerospace, a private equity consolidator and management holding company specializing in aerospace operations and aviation services deals since 1997, marks its twenty-fifth anniversary since inception this year. During…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina retail shops return to business as usual
August 31, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2022 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights South Carolina retail activity has returned to, or in many markets is better than, pre-pandemic levels.…
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NAI Earle Furman promotes Robbie Smith and Brett Simmons
August 31, 2022
NAI Earle Furman, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm in the Carolinas, announced the promotion of Robbie Smith as the new Property Management Controller and Brett Simmons as the…
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SCDOT receives $190 million in additional federal road funds
August 31, 2022
State Policymakers and Strong Pipeline of Projects Position S.C. for More Funding The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) recently received notice that it will receive access to an additional…
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Botanical Beauty—For Women Only
August 31, 2022
By Tom Poland What’s behind a name? Lots most of the time. Sometimes it’s obvious, sometimes it’s a mystery, but often it’s botanical. I’ve not met a woman named…
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Bosch expanding operations in Anderson County
August 31, 2022
$200 million investment will create 350 new jobs Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, today announced plans to expand operations in Anderson County. The company’s $200 million…
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Attainable housing plans unveiled for the BullStreet District
August 31, 2022Connelly Development Announces Midtown at BullStreet The new Midtown at BullStreet community, which will feature 90 attainable rental apartment units with accompanying amenities, will soon begin construction in the BullStreet…
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Bells Across America event Sept. 17 launches Constitution Week observance
August 31, 2022
Bells will ring throughout the United States, including Greenwood, on Saturday, Sept. 17, to commemorate the 235th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. The Mount Ariel…
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Colliers Report: Student housing demand maintains high occupancy rate
August 31, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2022 South Carolina Student Housing Market Highlights Over the past two years, South Carolina’s student housing market has added 5,203 beds. Demand…
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Tindall Corporation expands T-SLAB® system production to service the Mid Atlantic U.S.
August 31, 2022
Tindall Corporation announced the opening of a dedicated production line at their Virginia manufacturing plant for the patented precast concrete floor slab system, Tindall Superior Lightweight All-Purpose Beam (T-SLAB®). T-SLAB…
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SC Launch Inc. announces investment in AICG
August 31, 2022
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in AICG. The $250,000 investment will help the startup continue excelling as a leader in machine learning, data integration, and…
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SCDOT wins regional transportation award for bridge project in Beaufort County
August 31, 2022The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has won a regional transportation award for innovative technology used in the US 21 over Harbor River Bridge Replacement Project in Beaufort County. “We…
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New NCAA Division I Collegiate golf tournament shines spotlight on Spartanburg
August 30, 2022
The Carolina Cup provides an exclusive experience to university golfers and corporate sponsors Welcoming 15 universities stretching up and down the entirety of the East Coast and to the Midwest…
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2022 Fall foreign language classes at Upstate International, register now
August 30, 2022
Language classes are open for registration at Upstate International. We are offering this semester Russian, English, French, Danish, Italian, Japanese, Spanish and Vietnamese. This is an opportunity to enhance your…
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S.C. Arts Commission doubles grantmaking record with $11.9 million investment
August 30, 2022
FY22 grants for arts and arts learning impacted 43 counties The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing that it more than doubled its previous grant-making record by investing $11.9 million…
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Nine black leading or black serving S.C. nonprofits chosen to participate in pilot cohort program
August 30, 2022Duke Energy and Together SC have Joined Forces to Invest in Community-Focused Nonprofits In celebration of Black Philanthropy Month, Duke Energy and Together SC announce the selection of nine nonprofit…
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Infinity Marketing promotes five team members
August 30, 2022Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is proud to promote several team members: Steve Laiewski, Graphic Design Lead; Landon Senn, Video Production Strategist; Josh Tankersley,…
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SCDOT Office of Public Transit to host Technical Outreach Session
August 30, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Office of Public Transit is hosting a technical assistance outreach session for private nonprofit organizations who serve senior citizens and individuals with disabilities.…
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Rare standalone building on S. Main Street for lease with incredible renovation opportunity
August 30, 2022
Sealed bids due October 10, 2022 659 S. Main Street is a ±4,000-square-foot standalone building on a rare ±0.5 acres situated in the heart of Downtown Greenville’s West End Historic…
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Hotel Hartness announces Carly May as Director of Catering
August 30, 2022
Hotel Hartness announces the appointment of Carly May as Director of Catering, where she will spearhead the sales and operations for the hotel’s catering events. This includes managing onsite events…
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Countybank Foundation supports Boys and Girls Club of the Lakelands region
August 30, 2022
Countybank and Greenwood Capital recently donated $1,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lakelands Region. The donation will go toward operations for the new 12,000-square-foot Josh Norman STARZ24…
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The Pelham Medical Center Golf for Relief is set to tee off for another Hole-in-One
August 29, 2022
The Pelham Medical Center Golf for Relief is scheduled for Monday, September 26th at Cherokee Valley Course & Club. The tournament benefits Greer Relief, a nonprofit organization that serves the Greer community with…
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Football Season is Back! Eat, drink and draft with Carolina Ale House
August 29, 2022
Football is back and your local Carolina Ale House is the headquarters to eat, drink and draft this season! Carolina Ale House is made for football — and with their 50+…
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Marketing Minute: Social Media, Your Virtual Front Porch
August 29, 2022
Marketing Minute with Kait Park, NP Strategy How does your business or brand look from the outside looking in? This week’s video discusses the importance of keeping up with…
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Colliers Report: Business as usual in Greenville-Spartanburg shops
August 29, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2022 Greenville-Spartanburg Retail Market Highlights Despite national concerns surrounding inflation and higher interest rates, it is business as usual or better in…
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Carolina Moves announces the formation of The Founders Group
August 29, 2022
Carolina Moves Real Estate is excited to announce a new Real Estate Team named The Founders Group. This commercial and residential real estate team was created by Matt Foster, Josh…
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CommunityWorks celebrates grand opening of Learning Center
August 29, 2022
Last week, CommunityWorks held a grand opening for The CommunityWorks Learning Center in the Jud Hub, a social Innovation hub located in the historic Judson Mill District. The Learning Center…
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Wyche attorney Rita Bolt Barker elected as a Fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers
August 29, 2022
Wyche attorney Rita Bolt Barker has been elected as a Fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers. The American College of Environmental Lawyers elects fellows based on their recognition…
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S.C. Arts Commission expands team of arts professionals
August 26, 2022
The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing that four skilled professionals joined its team so far in 2022, creating two departments, expanding another, and providing critical support for a growing…
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Truist Foundation awards grant to The Hill Institute’s GVL Starts to support startup ventures
August 25, 2022It started as a casual meeting over coffee just as COVID-19 made its debut. Anthony Herrera, chief innovation officer and executive director of The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Furman…
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Bon Secours Wellness Arena establishes mission to showcase Hispanic acts
August 25, 2022
Bon Secours Wellness Arena, an award-winning state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venue located in downtown Greenville, announces its mission to showcase Hispanic acts and bring more diverse programming to the upstate.…
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‘Start Your Engines!’ NASCAR exhibit racing to Upcountry History Museum
August 25, 2022
NASCAR races are always filled with “thrill of victory and agony of defeat” moments, and “Fast Lane: The NASCAR Photography of Darryl Moran,” the newest exhibition opening at the Upcountry…
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The Gospel. Sunday Piano Memories
August 25, 2022
By Tom Poland The old book and instrument of wood and ivory need each other. In fact, they share what biologists call a symbiotic relationship. In my recall of…
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Infinity Marketing named one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work
August 25, 2022Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, has been named one of The Best Places to Work in South Carolina in 2022, by the SC Chamber of…
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Golf Digest ranks 11 Myrtle Beach courses among South Carolina’s best public layouts
August 25, 2022As part of a relaunch of its “Best Places to Play” initiative, Golf Digest has unveiled its list of South Carolina’s best public courses, and Myrtle Beach dominated the venerable…
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Milliken & Company welcomes new textile business president
August 25, 2022
Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company has promoted David Smith to executive vice president and president of Milliken’s Textile Business. Stepping into this new role after more than 40 years…
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Southern First named No. 5 Best Overall Bank by Bank Director
August 25, 2022
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, was recognized as the No. 5 Best Overall Bank in Bank Director’s annual “Ranking Banking” Report. Bank Director…
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Upstate Warrior Solution receives grant for Veteran Entrepreneurship and Workforce Development program
August 24, 2022
Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS) was awarded a grant from Truist Foundation to expand their Veteran Entrepreneurship and Workforce Development program. This grant will enable UWS to provide training and mentorship…
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Northwestern Mutual-Greenville selects Britton Boren as new intern
August 24, 2022
Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial services company, has selected Britton Boren to participate in the firm’s nationally recognized internship program at the Greenville office. As an intern, Boren will gain…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Brandon Laass to the Company’s Commercial Division
August 24, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Brandon Laass has joined the company’s Commercial Division as a sales associate. Brandon has a passion for commercial real estate. With…
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