FUEL accepting applications for nonprofit grant program

  November 15, 2022

FUEL, a Greenville, S.C.-based marketing and advertising agency specializing in strategy, branding, and demand generation, is accepting applications until December 2 for its FUEL for Good Grant program for the…

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Ted Rooke joins Crawford as Client Strategy Director

  November 14, 2022

Crawford, a full-service strategic marketing agency based in Greenville, recently added industry veteran Ted Rooke as client strategy director. In this newly created role, Rooke will support Crawford’s team in…

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Rebates now being issued; cap amount set at $800

  November 14, 2022

The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) has begun issuing 2022 Individual Income Tax rebates to eligible taxpayers. The rebate amount is based on an individual’s 2021 tax liability, up to a…

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Carolina Handling creates world’s largest pallet painting

  November 10, 2022

Carolina Handling set the record for creating the world’s largest pallet painting on October 10 in Greenville, South Carolina when it completed a 26,235-square-foot portrait of Lady Liberty. Presented in…

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Visual Comfort & Co. establishing Spartanburg County operations

  November 10, 2022

Visual Comfort & Co., the premier resource of signature designer lighting, architectural lighting and ceiling fans, announced plans to establish distribution operations in Spartanburg County. The project will result in…

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BJU to host 2022 Turkey Bowl 

  November 9, 2022

Bob Jones University will hold the annual Turkey Bowl, BJU’s intramural soccer championship, Saturday, Nov. 12, in Alumni Stadium. This year, the Sigma Alpha Chi Spartans will face the Beta…

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Jessica Hall joins Marchant Real Estate

  November 9, 2022

Jessica Joins the Respected Firm as Director of Strategic Marketing  Marchant Real Estate recently expanded its marketing and operations division with the addition of Jessica Hall in the role of…

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Truman + Teddy opens, bringing fresh designs to pet beds

  November 9, 2022

Upstate native David Prince has opened Truman + Teddy, an online store selling handcrafted, elevated beds for dogs and cats. Featuring collections of stylish performance fabrics suitable for indoors and…

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The Rock It! Co. names Katherine Underwood Director of Marketing

  November 9, 2022

The Rock It! Co., an immersive marketing and event production company for tech and software organizations, is pleased to announce and welcome Katherine K. Underwood as Director of Marketing. Underwood…

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CarolinaPower welcomes Chip Wilson as project manager

  November 8, 2022

CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor with offices in Greenville, Columbia, Charleston and North Augusta, has hired Chip Wilson as Project Manager. Wilson brings more than 10 years of project…

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Entrepreneur Minute – Leah Stoudenmire, The Rock It! Co.

  November 8, 2022

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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Golden Career Strategies announces special Veterans Day offer

  November 7, 2022

In honor of Veterans Day, Greenville-based Golden Career Strategies (GCS) is offering a complimentary Stress and Well-Being Assessment to veterans who call or register online. This special offer ($100 value)…

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The SC SBDC encourages you to “Shop Small” on Small Business – Nov 26

  November 7, 2022

Support South Carolina’s Locally-Owned Small Businesses Shoppers, business owners and civic leaders come together to support small businesses and the communities they help to thrive The South Carolina Small Business…

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Marketing Minute: Avoiding “No Comment” Media Responses

  November 7, 2022

  Marketing Minute with Heather Hoopes-Matthews, NP Strategy Have you ever wanted to say, “No comment,” to an unwanted media inquiry? This week’s video offers advice on how to respond…

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24/7 Christmas music launches on Magic 98.9 in Greenville

  November 7, 2022

Audacy announces that Magic 98.9 (WSPA-FM) the Upstate’s uncontested, true adult contemporary station, has switched to an all-holiday music format, powered by Velocity Clinical Research, Raymond James, & the Upcountry…

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2022 Elevate Upstate grant finalists announced

  November 3, 2022

Ten at the Top (TATT) is excited to host their Annual Celebrating Successes event on Wednesday, November 16th.  At this event, the finalists for the 2022 Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate…

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VentureSouth welcomes two new team members

  November 3, 2022

VentureSouth, one of the largest angel investment groups in the US, is excited to announce the addition of two new team members to support its continuing growth. Mallory Lucas joins…

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Aluminum, Glass, Rum, War, & Hemingway

  November 3, 2022
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   When Timelines Cross The vessels resemble, cousins of a sort, my worn canteen and its shiny glass companion. The two came to me by dissimilar routes.…

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Crawford welcomes three fall interns

  November 3, 2022

Crawford, a full-service strategic marketing agency in Greenville, welcomes Savannah Fowler, Graham Chitty, and Megan Reineke as interns for the fall of 2022. Crawford offers year-round internship opportunities to college…

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Countybank ranked top SBA 7(a) South Carolina-based lender

  November 3, 2022

  The South Carolina District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration recently ranked Countybank No. 1 in total loan dollar volume for 2022 among all South Carolina-based SBA 7(a)…

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