Greenville Scottish Games announces Royal Highland Fusilier Guard
April 20, 2023
Eight members of The Royal Highland Fusilier Honor Guard (2SCOTS) has been selected to take part in the 2023 Greenville Scottish Games. WO2 James McKenna will lead this team and…
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High School Seniors honored at the 7th Annual SC STEM Signing Day
April 19, 2023
On Tuesday, April 18th, 68 South Carolina high school seniors were honored at the 7th annual South Carolina STEM Signing Day. Similar to college signing days for athletes, the students…
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Blackstream | Christie’s International Real Estate welcomes Marchant Bateman & Co.
April 19, 2023Blackstream® | Christie’s International Real Estate is excited to announce the addition of the highly regarded Marchant Bateman & Co. team to its Greenville, SC office. The team, led by…
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Milliken & Company marks five years of progress in 2022 sustainability report, “For HumanKind”
April 19, 2023
Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company released its fifth annual sustainability report, “For HumanKind.” The report tracks Milliken’s progress on its 2025 Sustainability Goals, originally set in 2019, and provides…
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GreenWood, Inc. earns the McGriff Workplace Safety Excellence Award for 13th consecutive year
April 19, 2023
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction, and workforce solutions provider, was recently presented with the McGriff Workplace Safety Excellence Award for achieving excellence in safety performance throughout the company. McGriff…
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SCRA Awards Company of the Year and Founder of the Year at annual summit
April 19, 2023Hundreds gathered at South Carolina Research Authority’s annual summit in Columbia this week, where Charleston-based GoodUnited was awarded Company of the Year, and Lanford Holloway, CEO of Columbia-based TerraStride, was awarded Founder…
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Sarah Baldwin promoted to SVP Retail Mortgage Sales
April 19, 2023
First Reliance Bank announces that Sarah Baldwin has been promoted to SVP Retail Mortgage Sales at FRB Mortgage, a division of First Reliance Bank. She is responsible for developing and…
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SC Ports celebrates growth of Inland Port Dillon
April 18, 2023South Carolina Ports celebrates the five-year anniversary of Inland Port Dillon with record number of containers handled at the rail-served inland port in March. “It was five years ago —…
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Carolina Handling named a Raymond Dealer of Distinction for 32nd consecutive year
April 18, 2023
Carolina Handling has been named a Dealer of Distinction (DOD) by The Raymond Corporation for the 32nd year in a row. The DOD award is given annually to the top…
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Collaborators & Cocktails goes to the movies May 11th
April 18, 2023
Former Longtime Regal Cinemas CMO Ken Thewes to Speak Endeavor, the coworking and office space community in downtown Greenville’s ONE tower, announces that Ken Thewes, former chief marketing officer of…
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Build Carolina awarded $40,000 from Power:Ed to support rural expansion of SC Codes
April 18, 2023
Build Carolina, headquartered in Greenville, has been awarded $40,000 from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, for the rural partnership expansion of its existing SC Codes programs in…
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Outstanding educators from Piedmont Technical College honored
April 18, 2023Three Piedmont Technical College (PTC) employees were honored recently as Outstanding Educators for the 2022-2023 academic year by the South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA) at its annual conference in…
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Ale Yeah! The Blood Connection and Carolina Ale House partner to make blood donation convenient and fun
April 18, 2023
The Carolinas and Georgia – Carolina Ale House announced its new partnership with The Blood Connection (TBC) to make blood donation easy, accessible and fun for community members. This collaborative…
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SC7 announces presenting sponsor for 2023 expedition
April 18, 2023
Duke Energy is top sponsor in annual SC7; MUSC and BCBS are SC7’s Health and Wellness sponsors By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Electric power and natural gas giant Duke Energy…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Ayla Luers Connor in Greenville
April 18, 2023
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Ayla G. Luers Connor has joined the firm’s Greenville office as Special Counsel. Ayla focuses her practice on representing hospital systems and healthcare providers…
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The Peace Center announces its 2023-2024 Peace Broadway Season
April 17, 2023
The Peace Center has unveiled its 2023-2024 Broadway season sponsored by Gibbs Cancer Center and the lineup is like a parade of the biggest names in modern music history. From…
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Proactive MD celebrates grand opening of new Health Center in Greer
April 17, 2023Advanced Primary Care provider Proactive MD is pleased to officially open its 11th Health Center in South Carolina. Located in Greer, the facility will expand the group’s Upstate footprint and…
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Let your feet Take Flight at the Greenville Downtown Airport
April 17, 2023
The Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) 10th Annual Take Flight 5k fundraiser will be on Saturday, May 27. This event raises money for Runway Park with 100 percent of the donations…
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Clearly Furman campaign launches with goal of $426 million by 2026
April 17, 2023
Furman University announced today its largest campaign ever. Clearly Furman, the Campaign for our Third Century aims to raise $426 million by 2026, the start of the university’s next 100…
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Kylie Stevenson joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 17, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Kylie Stevenson has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Kylie has been a native of Greenville, South Carolina…
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ABC Carolinas names Kristen Powell as President and CEO
April 17, 2023
The Board of Directors for Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) announced that Kristen Powell has been named the chapter’s new President and Chief Executive Officer…
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Dawn Campbell joins the Woodruff Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 17, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Dawn Campbell has joined the company’s Woodruff at Five Forks office as a sales associate. With a passion for serving the…
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Walmart Foundation teams up with LISC to expand equitable food access and fuel community-based nonprofits
April 14, 2023In collaboration with the Walmart Foundation, LISC announced funding to help eight community-based nonprofits increase access to healthy, affordable food in under-resourced communities. Located primarily across the Southeast region, grantees…
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Whitten founds Upstate Home and Commercial Inspection Company, Daniel Whitten Inspections, launches company website
April 14, 2023
Daniel Whitten, a licensed home and commercial inspector with 25 years of inspection experience in the Upstate, has founded Daniel Whitten Inspections, LLC. The company offers full home and commercial…
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Converse University receives $10K Collegiate Recycling Grant from DHEC
April 13, 2023
Converse University recently received a $10,000 Collegiate Recycling Grant from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) to expand upon its existing recycling and sustainability programs. The…
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Milliken & The Greenville Drive announce Milliken Plaza at Fluor Field
April 13, 2023
Milliken & Company, a diversified global manufacturer headquartered in Upstate South Carolina, officially unveiled Milliken Plaza at Fluor Field yesterday during the Greenville Drive’s 2023 Opening Night celebration. Milliken Plaza…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jennifer Sutton, OrangeWIP
April 13, 2023
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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The Green Of Winter
April 13, 2023
By Tom Poland Pine pollen yellows my deck, but the green of winter colors my thoughts. Two things I like about winter. One, winter’s cold bones lay the land…
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Countybank Foundation awards scholarship to PTC student
April 13, 2023
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently awarded a scholarship to Piedmont Technical College (PTC) student Iliana Uzoh, who is currently studying computer technology. “We…
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Rainwater named Chief Accounting Officer
April 13, 2023
First Reliance Bank announces that Keith Rainwater has been named Chief Accounting Officer. Rainwater, a Certified Public Accountant, brings more than 25 years of banking experience and an extensive accounting…
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Blayne Byars joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 13, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Blayne Byars has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. With a deep love and understanding of the area,…
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Complete PR’s Spangler named to 40 under 40 list
April 13, 2023
Anna Spangler, Creative Director for Complete PR, has been named to GSA Business Report’s 2023 40 Under 40 List. An Anderson native, Spangler graduated from Clemson University in 2018 and…
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Spartanburg Science Center launches Inaugural Spartanburg STEM Educator of the Year Awards
April 12, 2023
April 12 is South Carolina STEM Education Day and the Spartanburg Science Center is thrilled to announce the inaugural Spartanburg County STEM Educator of the Year Awards celebrating the creativity,…
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Truliant opens new branch office in Easley, S.C.
April 12, 2023
Truliant Federal Credit Union announced today the opening of its new Easley, South Carolina location. The branch is located at 5660 Calhoun Memorial Highway. The branch, Truliant’s third in Upstate…
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United Community Bank reveals upcoming construction plans for Laurens branch
April 12, 2023
As part of its commitment to investing in the Laurens community, United Community Bank is excited to announce the next step to improve its downtown Laurens branch. Construction will begin…
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BJU Division of Music receives $1 million gift to create endowment
April 12, 2023
The Bob Jones University Division of Music announced a $1 million gift to begin and fund the Robert O. Jones and Mary B. Jones Scholarship Fund. This endowed fund will…
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The Cliffs announces new Director of Residential Construction, Todd Foley
April 11, 2023
The Cliffs announced the hire of Todd Foley as their new Director of Residential Construction. A process driven community and construction management professional – able to thrive in the most…
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AFL announces expanded partnership to include exclusive naming rights to Greenville Drive’s premier venue, the Champions Club
April 11, 2023
AFL announced its expanded multi-year partnership with The Greenville Drive, a South Atlantic League Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. This opportunity positions AFL as the presenting sponsor of The…
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Kate Dabbs promoted to President of TealHaus Strategies
April 11, 2023
With a range of clients spanning industries and locations across the United States, Greenville-based marketing firm TealHaus Strategies is rapidly growing and strategically building its team to prepare for the…
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A Conversation with Teresa Coles, CreateAthon 2023
April 11, 2023
2023 marks the 25th anniversary of CreateAthon, a 24-hour creative marathon during which Riggs Partners provides pro bono marketing services for Midlands- and Upstate-area nonprofits. Cathy Monetti and Teresa Coles, partners…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Katie Skoloff, In Site Designs
April 11, 2023
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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McCrory Construction’s Greenville operation moves to larger, strategically located office space
April 11, 2023
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, has moved its Upstate operation into a new, larger office space in Greenville to support the firm’s ever-increasing business in the region. McCrory’s…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty honors top associates
April 11, 2023
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has honored its top Associates for March. In the Greenville office, the top agents for listings sold were Grace Herlong Loveless, Samantha Snyder,…
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Bon Secours Wellness Arena and the Greenville Police Department to hold a Fill the Cruisers Food Drive benefitting Project Host
April 11, 2023
Bon Secours Wellness Arena and the Greenville Police Department are teaming up with Project Host to fill police cruisers with food items for the Project Host Soup Kitchen. Stop by…
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Community Health Awareness Day (CHAD) is back
April 11, 2023
After a few years’ departure due to COVID-19, the Community Health Awareness Day (CHAD) returns to Spartanburg on Saturday, April 22nd. This FREE community-wide event promises fun, food, entertainment, and…
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$4.5 million distributed by the One SC Fund for COVID-19 response
April 11, 2023
The One SC Fund: COVID-19 Response, housed at Central Carolina Community Foundation, announced today that more than $4.5 million was awarded during the fund’s activation for COVID-19 assistance. The grants…
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Countybank’s Laura Beth Brooks receives officer appointment
April 11, 2023
Countybank announced that Laura Beth Brooks has been appointed Vice President by the Board of Directors. Brooks, Corporate Governance Manager, joined Countybank in 2018 and is responsible for developing and…
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Tri-County Technical College freezes in-county tuition for fourth year
April 10, 2023The Tri-County Technical College Commission voted unanimously on April 10 to freeze in-county tuition for a fourth consecutive year. The in-county tuition freeze applies to the 2023-2024 academic year. Tri-County’s…
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GaffneyLewis ADR open for mediation in South Carolina
April 10, 2023
Amy Gaffney and Regina Hollins Lewis announced the formation of their new mediation firm, GaffneyLewis ADR. Alongside their already well-established litigation firm, Gaffney Lewis LLC, the firm will support Amy…
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Greenville Literacy Association names new executive director
April 10, 2023
Victoria Novak has been selected to serve as executive director of the Greenville Literacy Association (GLA), a 58-year-old non-profit organization that provides education for adults who strive to complete their GED, become…
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