LEAD Upstate presents financial donations to three Upstate K-9 programs
January 4, 2023
LEAD Upstate held a press conference on Tuesday to present three Upstate K-9 programs with financial contributions. Representatives from the Greenville Sheriff’s office, Greer Police Department and Travelers Rest Police…
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Spencer Cole joins FinTrust Capital Advisors
January 4, 2023
FinTrust Capital Advisors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Community Bank, announced the addition of Spencer Cole as Vice President Investment Advisor. In this role, Cole will assist clients with wealth…
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SCRA announces new members and grant funding
January 4, 2023
Secure Process Intelligence and Tandem Concepts were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Real Motors and Soil Economy received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching,…
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Carter Massingill elected Partner at Gallivan White Boyd
January 3, 2023
Gallivan White Boyd announced that Carter Massingill has been elected a partner in the firm. Carter works in the firm’s Greenville, South Carolina office. Carter is a business and construction…
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Proactive MD, Bob Jones University partnership brings new approach to Advanced Primary Care
January 3, 2023
New Upstate Health Centers available to university educators and other local businesses Advanced Primary Care provider Proactive MD is launching two new Health Centers in the Upstate serving employees of…
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Bon Secours names new Vice President of Mission
January 3, 2023
Bon Secours St. Francis announced that Joseph Mazzawi has been named Vice President of Mission. In this role, which he assumed on January 1st, Mazzawi will lead initiatives to support…
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The big deal with college beds
December 31, 2022
By John Della Bella, Lima One An amazing 61 percent of the nation’s student housing beds are located in the Southeast. Over the past 20 years, Southern student housing has…
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BASF’s Kirkland honored for community work
December 30, 2022
BASF Site Director Jerome Kirkland, who leads the site in Converse, was recently recognized by the Converse Fire Department with an award recognizing his community leadership and his outstanding support…
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Andrew Merline named shareholder at Merline & Meacham, P.A.
December 30, 2022
Merline & Meacham, P.A. announced that attorney Andrew D. Merline has been named a shareholder in the firm. Andy focuses his practice on representing individuals and businesses in Mergers and…
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ACEC-SC honors Secretary of Transportation with Service to the Profession award
December 29, 2022The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) presented its Service to the Profession award to Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall, chief executive of SCDOT, at its 25th…
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South Carolina Christian Foundation gifts $225K to ministries in the Upstate
December 29, 2022
South Carolina Christian Foundation (SCCF), a community foundation devoted to Biblical philanthropy, presented grants to 52 ministries in Upstate counties including York, Chester, Spartanburg, Cherokee, Greenville, Anderson, and Oconee counties.…
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Furman to build inclusivity and belonging in STEM fields as part of $8.6 million HHMI grant
December 29, 2022
Furman University is part of a 15-school cohort that has been awarded $8.625 million by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute for the purpose of creating a more inclusive environment for…
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BASF Converse celebrates Spartanburg community
December 27, 2022
BASF’s site in Converse is giving back to the community this holiday season through community volunteering and donations to key local non-profit organizations. Team members recently participated in Breakfast with…
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Northwestern Mutual Spartanburg expands office and Nate Samuel is named the Growth and Development Director
December 22, 2022
Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial security company, has named Nate Samuel to serve as Spartanburg’s Growth and Development Director. Northwestern Mutual has been operating an office in Spartanburg since 2005…
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Lander’s hooding ceremony recognizes graduate students’ journey of success
December 22, 2022
Earning a graduate degree for many students is an academic journey often fraught with uncertainty and resilience. For 74 graduate students who were awarded their degrees in Lander University’s recent…
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Turner Padget expands with addition of Carew Alvarez, Ashley Milan, and Lindsey Behnke
December 20, 2022
Turner Padget announced the addition of Associate Carew J. Alvarez to the firm’s Charleston office, Associate Ashley A. Milan to the firm’s Myrtle Beach office, and Associate Lindsey M. Behnke…
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Turner Padget elects John Kelchner and Ryan Judd to shareholder
December 20, 2022
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced that Columbia-based John Kelchner and Ryan Judd have been elected shareholders of the firm, effective Jan. 3, 2023. Kelchner and Judd are both…
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Breeaunna Hall named Community Manager of Judson Mill Community Innovation Hub
December 20, 2022
The Jud Hub, a collaborative social innovation hub located in the historic Judson Mill District, has tapped Breeaunna Hall as its Community Manager. An Upstate South Carolina native with extensive…
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Countybank Associates receive officer appointments
December 20, 2022Countybank announced that Kevin Duncan, Tremayne Lee, and Dayle Mumford have been appointed Senior Vice President by the Countybank Board of Directors. Duncan, Greer City Executive, joined Countybank in 2017…
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Inaugural Winter Invitational Men’s Basketball Tournament was a slam dunk at The Well
December 20, 2022
The Greenville Winter Invitational was held at Bon Secours Wellness Arena this past Saturday, December 17th. Gamecocks, Tigers, and Paladins all came out to cheer on their team and enjoy…
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Highland Baking Company expanding Spartanburg County operations
December 20, 2022
$35 million investment to create approximately 80 new jobs Highland Baking Company, a wholesale bread baking company, announced plans to expand its existing facility in Spartanburg County. The company’s $35…
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Lincoln Street
December 19, 2022
By Tom Poland One word. That’s all it takes, and the brain’s mystifying chemistry swirls past and present into an amalgam we call life. Phases pass before us in…
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BASF donates to Safe Harbor, Collins Children’s Home
December 19, 2022
BASF’s site in Seneca is supporting the local community this holiday season through donations to two local non-profit organizations. Employees contributed more than $1,300 to Safe Harbor along with 50…
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Colliers Report: Experiential restaurant concepts continue to succeed
December 19, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2022 Greenville-Spartanburg Retail Market Highlights Greenville-Spartanburg restaurants experiencing the most consistent business are those offering more than simply food and beverages. Restaurants…
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Charleston Open named WTA 500 Tournament of the Year
December 19, 2022
The Credit One Charleston Open, the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America, has been named the WTA 500 tournament of the year. The recognition comes from the Women’s Tennis…
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Academic Advisor (2 positions)
December 19, 2022
Academic Advisor (2 positions) University of South Carolina Upstate STA01770PO22 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu Academic Advisors are responsible for advising declared, undeclared, and prospective students, promoting good advisement practices, and assisting…
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Academic Transfer Coordinator
December 19, 2022
Academic Transfer Coordinator University of South Carolina Upstate STA01773PO22 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu The Academic Transfer Coordinator is responsible for advising, coaching, and providing academic interventions for college transfer students. This…
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BASF sponsors Clemson University’s Solid Green Day
December 19, 2022
BASF’s site in Seneca sponsored Clemson University’s Solid Green Day, an event which promotes sustainability efforts across the campus. The event included a campus-wide litter pickup and showcase of sustainable…
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Craig Gaulden Davis Architecture welcomes Meghan Moore to the team
December 19, 2022
Meghan Moore joins Craig Gaulden Davis (CGD) Architecture with a Master of Architecture from California Baptist University. Meghan’s passion for architecture stems from designing empathetically for end-users with a particular…
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Greenville Technical College celebrates graduates at Commencement
December 19, 2022
Commencement for Greenville Technical College graduates was held at the Greenville Convention Center on Friday, December 16. Included were 350 registered participants (additional students graduated but did not participate), 9…
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Carolina Handling’s Tracy Brown receives Patriot Award
December 19, 2022
Carolina Handling Service Manager Tracy Brown has received the Patriot Award from the Employer Support of The Guard and Reserve (ESGR) for supporting employee participation in America’s National Guard and…
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Engenius expands digital marketing team and hires Herman Hassan as Project Manager
December 19, 2022
Engenius, an Upstate digital marketing agency, announced the addition of Herman Hassan as Project Manager, expanding the agency’s staff to support its growth and new project activity. As a Project…
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Carolina Handling collects 610 coats during holiday coat drive
December 16, 2022
Carolina Handling, in conjunction with national nonprofit One Warm Coat, collected 610 coats for adults and children in need during a companywide drive held throughout the company’s five-state footprint. The…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Glenn Spurlin to the company’s Midtown office
December 16, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Glenn Spurlin has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Glenn Spurlin’s passion for real estate was ignited when…
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Redwood Materials establishing operations in Berkeley County
December 15, 2022
$3.5 billion investment will create 1,500 new jobs; largest investment in state history Redwood Materials, a producer of anode and cathode battery components for electric vehicles, along with Governor Henry…
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TD SYNNEX Share the Magic distributes $1.6 million to Upstate children’s charities
December 15, 2022
A Child’s Haven, Clement’s Kindness, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina and Pendleton Place receive largest distribution in event history TD SYNNEX Share the Magic, a charitable fundraising initiative created by Peter Larocque,…
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BASF in Seneca donates $10,000 in lab equipment to Seneca High School
December 15, 2022
BASF in Seneca recently donated $10,000 in laboratory equipment to Seneca High School’s chemistry lab. The donation will modernize the school’s chemistry lab and support students as they explore chemistry,…
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Chris Motte joins Coldwell Banker Caine as IT Manager
December 14, 2022
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Chris Motte as the IT Manager. Chris brings a breadth of IT experience, most recently with Anderson School District 5 as their IT Support Associate and Verizon as…
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ManagedPrint announces new office and continued expansion in Greenville
December 14, 2022
ManagedPrint, a nationwide Managed Print Provider, has announced the opening of their new office in Greenville, South Carolina. ManagedPrint announced its continued expansion and enhanced support coverage for the South Carolina…
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Spartanburg Community College and the South Carolina Department of Public Safety sign joint partnership agreement
December 14, 2022
Today, Spartanburg Community College and the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SC DPS) announced an innovative partnership in which SCC’s Giles Campus will become the new headquarters of South…
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South Carolina installs electric vehicle chargers at State Parks
December 14, 2022Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette unveiled a new program that will install electric vehicle chargers powered by 100% renewable energy at state parks across South Carolina. The program, supported by the electric vehicle maker and…
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Columbia Food and Wine Festival announces 2023 dates and limited pre-sale tickets
December 14, 2022
Last minute holiday shoppers can snag tickets to the Grand Tasting Dec. 19-23 Columbia Food and Wine Festival, presented by Certified South Carolina, announced its 2023 festival dates. The weekend-long…
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YMCA of Greenville Foundation announces 2023 grant recipients
December 14, 2022
YMCA of Greenville Foundation, the independent nonprofit corporation operating for the benefit of the YMCA of Greenville, announced the recipients of its 2023 grant cycle. The Foundation’s endowment fund helps…
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Senior Director of Development (Program Mgr III)
December 14, 2022
In this challenging role, you will be supporting the FA – Foundation & Alumni department at Greenville Technical College. Duties may include any or all of the following. Identify, cultivate…
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ABC Carolinas announces 2023 Board of Directors, led by CarolinaPower’s Chris Moore as Chairman
December 14, 2022
Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) announced its 2023 Board of Directors. Seven board members are based in South Carolina with the remainder located in North Carolina.…
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UK-born dining and event app to pilot stateside in 2023
December 14, 2022
A restauranteur from the UK, who created an app that will change the data culture of the on-trade and food service industry, has partnered with a US accelerator to bring…
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President of Addison Homes Todd Usher completes PhD in Planning, Design and the Built Environment from Clemson University
December 14, 2022
Todd Usher has completed his PhD in Planning, Design and the Built Environment from Clemson University, successfully defending a dissertation titled “Likeliness to Recommend: A Mixed Methods Analysis of Consumer…
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Greenville SHRM recognizes top HR professionals
December 14, 2022
The Greenville chapter of SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management) recently announced the winners of its annual HR Awards. Greenville SHRM President Jennifer Floyd says, “Change in the workplace…
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Clemson University breaks ground on Women’s Sports Program Expansion with GDG + HNTB
December 13, 2022
Clemson University Athletics and distinguished speakers broke ground on a comprehensive Women’s Sports Expansion project on Dec. 7. Columbia, South Carolina firm Garvin Design Group and national sports architecture firm…
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Countybank and Greenwood Capital donate $5,000 to Burton Center
December 13, 2022Associates from Countybank and Greenwood Capital recently presented a check for $5,000 to the Burton Center on behalf of the Countybank Foundation. The donation was made in honor of Jeff…
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