GreenWood, Inc. adds Derrick Shifflett to project leadership role
August 16, 2022
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces the addition of Derrick Shifflett as project site leader in Elkton, Virginia. Derrick brings extensive construction/maintenance leadership experience gained…
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Annual ‘Wake Up with Rebuild’ event to take place this fall
August 16, 2022
“Securing our Foundation” will be the theme of Rebuild Upstate’s annual informational event for the Greenville Community. Wake Up with Rebuild is a free, informational event offering the opportunity to…
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Infinity Marketing promotes four media team members
August 16, 2022
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is proud to name Ryan Boger as Media Specialist and Bryant Buffington, Madison Creech and Heather Sexton as Media Buyers.…
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Nominations now open for the 2022 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics
August 15, 2022
At the core of a better business is trust, and Better Business Bureau® of the Upstate is excited to introduce you to the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics celebrating businesses…
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9Round Fitness announces 2022-2023 Franchise Advisory Council Members
August 15, 2022
9Round, the world’s largest kickboxing franchise, announced today the franchisees selected to serve on the company’s 2022-2023 Franchise Advisory Council (“FAC”). The council facilitates constructive, open and two-way communication between…
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BenchMark Physical Therapy opens Fort Mill-Doby’s Bridge outpatient clinic
August 15, 2022
BenchMark Physical Therapy opened an outpatient clinic today at 908 Smithfield Way, Suite 104. The Fort Mill-Doby’s Bridge clinic, as it is known, is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday…
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Rainbow International of Greenville SC celebrates Carter Borton’s 15 years of service with the company
August 15, 2022
Carter Borton recently celebrated 15 years of service with Rainbow International of Greenville SC. Carter joined the Rainbow Restoration team in 2007 as an outside sales representative and now has…
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Kennedy to Lead Newberry College’s Financial Aid
August 15, 2022
Newberry College has appointed ‘Lola L. Kennedy, of Columbia, as director of financial aid. Kennedy comes to Newberry College from Allen University, where she also served as financial aid director…
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Bon Secours welcomes 2023 Project SEARCH class
August 15, 2022Class is back in session! Bon Secours welcomed its 2023 Project SEARCH class today. The new interns’ arrival mark the start of our 6th year hosting the program. Together with the…
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David Wood named as President & CEO of the Spartanburg County Historical Association
August 15, 2022
The Board of Directors have named David Wood as the President & CEO of the Spartanburg County Historical Association. As CEO of the SCHA, Wood will direct and oversee the…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
August 15, 2022
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC…
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Supporting financial stability for South Carolinians with disabilities
August 15, 2022
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Nearly 800,000 people in South Carolina live with a physical or mental disability. Many of them are able and willing to work, yet our state…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Maria Lambe to the company’s Simpsonville office
August 15, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Maria Lambe has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. Maria has called Greenville home for…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Michelle Harris to the company’s Midtown office
August 15, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Michelle Harris has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Michelle was born and raised in…
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Just Say Something kicks off October with 6th annual Red Ribbon 5K
August 15, 2022
It’s that time of the year again! Just Say Something is starting off the month of October with its 6th annual Red Ribbon 5K at Sugar Creek. Join us on…
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USC Upstate Art Gallery opening September 1st
August 15, 2022
The USC Upstate Art Gallery opened a downtown location at the Chapman Cultural Center this spring. We are pleased to present grand opening events on Thursday, September 1st, 2022 for Yehimi Cambrón: Now…
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Wendy Frans named 2022-23 Greenville County Schools Teacher of the Year
August 15, 2022
Bob Jones University graduate Wendy Frans was recently named the 2022-23 Greenville County Schools Teacher of the Year. The process of selecting ten finalists began last fall when schools selected…
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United Way welcomes new Success Coach and Resource Coordinator, Jennifer Brown
August 12, 2022
United Way of Pickens County welcomed Jennifer Brown as the new Pathways Success Coach and Resource Coordinator. Brown previously served a year with United Way as an AmeriCorps member. As…
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Bon Secours adopts new technology for total knee replacements
August 11, 2022
Expected to Improve Outcomes, Increase Mobility & Help Patients Recover Faster Bon Secours St. Francis Health System has announced its now using the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution, a technology that helps…
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Georgia-Pacific expanding operations in Clarendon County
August 11, 2022
Company investing approximately $40 million Georgia-Pacific, one of the world’s leading makers of tissue, pulp, packaging and building products, today announced plans to expand operations in Clarendon County. The company…
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S.C. senators and representatives oppose proposed shutdown of red snapper fishing
August 11, 2022
NOAA proposal would hurt southeast economy South Carolina’s senators and congressmen co-signed a letter along with colleagues from the southeast asking the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to suspend…
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Newberry College to confer inaugural master’s degrees
August 11, 2022
Newberry College will confer degrees upon its inaugural master’s degree candidates. The commencement exercises will take place Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. at Holland Hall, on the college campus. The…
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South Carolina tax rebates are coming to eligible taxpayers who file returns by October 17
August 11, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) will issue close to one billion dollars in state tax rebates before the end of the year but only to those who have…
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Formosan subterranean termites confirmed in Aiken County
August 11, 2022
Local entomologists recently announced the discovery of Formosan termites for the first time in Aiken County. While subterranean termites are common in the Palmetto State, the Formosan subterranean termite species,…
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What is causing the ongoing labor shortage?
August 11, 2022
In this video, Joseph Von Nessen, Research Economist at the Darla Moore School of Business, talks about what is causing the ongoing labor shortage. What do businesses need to know?…
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Hood Construction welcomes new HR Coordinator
August 10, 2022
Hood Construction announced that Virginia Johnson has joined the team in the role of Human Resources Coordinator. Virginia brings to Hood over 13 years of experience of leadership and team…
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Power:Ed announces new Director
August 10, 2022
Claire Gibbons has been named the Director of Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan, as of June 7, 2022. This fiscal year, Power:Ed will invest $900,000 in South Carolina…
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Bon Secours Mercy Health recognized as Top 10 Company for Executive Women & Best Company for Multicultural Women
August 10, 2022
Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) has received two prestigious national recognitions for its commitment to supporting, developing and promoting women leaders throughout its health system that spans seven states and…
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Greenville Center for Creative Arts names recipients of 2022-23 Brandon Fellowship
August 10, 2022
Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) revealed the incoming class of the Brandon Fellowship at its Annual Showcase on August 5. The Fellowship is a 12-month program that aims to…
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Infinity Marketing promotes Jeanne Morrison and Thomas Broadus
August 10, 2022Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is pleased to announce Jeanne Morrison has been promoted to Director of Digital Strategy and Thomas Broadus has been…
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Local United Ways partner with SC Housing to allocate $11 million to housing stability services across the state
August 10, 2022
$400,000 designated for Cherokee and Union Counties Affordable housing is one of the most critical resources for economically successful communities. Local United Ways and their partners stand ready to provide…
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Blink Book Review #10: “The Splendid Beauty … A Dog and His People” by Rick Bragg
August 10, 2022
This is the tenth in a series of summer “Blink Book Reviews” by Reba Hull Campbell A young friend recently asked me to choose my favorite dog book. I…
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FUEL announces two promotions
August 10, 2022
FUEL – a Greenville, S.C.-based strategic marketing and branding agency – recently announced the promotion of two of its team members. Jackie Maness has been promoted to senior channel marketing…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty honors top agents
August 10, 2022
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has honored its top agents for July. In the Greenville office, the top agents for transactions closed for buyer clients were Alexis Furman…
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Rebuild Upstate hires new Community Engagement Coordinator
August 9, 2022
Rebuild Upstate has brought on DeAndra Hillman to be its new Community Engagement Coordinator. Before joining the Rebuild Upstate team, Hillman was a Mortgage Processor at NewRez since 2020. Before…
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Jamie Hedgepath joins Countybank as General Counsel, Chief Human Resource Officer
August 9, 2022
Countybank is pleased to welcome James T. Hedgepath as General Counsel and Chief Human Resource Officer. Hedgepath comes to Countybank with more than 20 years of experience in employment and…
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GSP Airport District names new Chief Human Resources Officer
August 9, 2022
The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District (District) has named Kelly G. Dawsey, SHRM-SCP, as its new Chief Human Resources Officer. Dawsey began her role at the District on August 1, 2022. “Kelly will…
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Interns join Chiropractic Health Center at Sherman College
August 8, 2022
Thirteen interns are now ready to serve the community and see patients at the Sherman College Chiropractic Health Center, a teaching clinic for senior students in their final stage of…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Casey Shugart to the company’s Anderson office
August 8, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Casey Shugart has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. Casey has spent nearly her whole…
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Harvest Hope Food Bank Board of Directors adds two new members
August 8, 2022
Harvest Hope Food Bank is proud to welcome Dr. Yvonne Johnson and Chris Van Parys to the organization’s Board of Directors. The new members join the statewide board leading Harvest…
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How to Keep Your Tax Records Safe in an Emergency
August 8, 2022
It’s hurricane season again and last year marked the first time that two consecutive hurricane seasons used all 21 storm names, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Five of…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Rhiannon Poore, Forge Search
August 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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Marc Metcalf named as new Senior Project Manager
August 8, 2022
The South Carolina Power Team welcomes Marc Metcalf as the new senior project manager. Marc Metcalf brings nearly 20 years of experience in business administration and economic development to this…
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Highest Morningstar Rating continues for WI Fidelis 10-year and overall risk-adjusted performance
August 5, 2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Wallick Investments, LLC’s separately managed account composite, WI Fidelis, received a 5-Star Morningstar RatingTM for 10-year risk-adjusted performance among 110 Mid-Cap Blend products, and a 5-Star Morningstar…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Jasmine Jackson to the Company’s Woodruff at Five Forks Office
August 5, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Jasmine Jackson has joined the company’s Woodruff at Five Forks office as a sales associate. Jasmine has always…
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SCRA announces new member Scarlet Connect and grant funding to Bottle Titan LLC
August 5, 2022
Scarlet Connect was accepted as a South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Company. Bottle Titan received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching, access to experts in SCRA’s Resource Partner Network, eligibility…
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Norfolk Southern announces $1.2 million scholarship fund
August 4, 2022
One hundred children of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) employees will receive college scholarships of up to $10,000 over four years through the company’s new Thoroughbred Scholars program. In addition,…
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United Way of Pickens County’s Teresa Nash becomes Accredited Financial Counselor
August 4, 2022
Teresa M. Nash, Success Coach for the United Way of Pickens County’s Pathways program, successfully completed the course requirements and has earned the title of Accredited Financial Counselor by the…
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Blink Book Review #9: “These Precious Days” by Ann Patchett
August 4, 2022
This is the eighth in a series of summer “Blink Book Reviews” by Reba Hull Campbell This summer’s reading list has included books beyond the best-seller fiction I usually…
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Blink Book Review #8 – “Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR” by Lisa Napoli
August 4, 2022
This is the eighth in a series of summer “Blink Book Reviews” by Reba Hull Campbell This book is the story of four women from vastly different backgrounds who…
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