Blair Cato Pickren Casterline, LLC attorney Cynthia Durham Blair commissioned as first electronic notary in South Carolina
December 1, 2022
Blair Cato Pickren Casterline, LLC announced that Cynthia Durham Blair, a founding owner, and attorney in the firm’s Columbia office, has been commissioned as the first electronic notary in South…
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Two upstate school leaders selected for statewide awards
November 30, 2022
The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named two school leaders from the Upstate as the 2023 South Carolina Middle Level Assistant Principal of the Year and the…
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Graycliff Capital Partners’ Caitlin Meek-Steelman promoted to Chief Executive Officer
November 30, 2022
Caitlin Meek-Steelman has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Graycliff Capital Partners, LLC (Graycliff Capital), a leading developer/owner in the multi-family sector based in downtown Greenville, South Carolina.…
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52nd Annual Holiday Fair returns to the Greenville Convention Center December 1-3
November 30, 2022
The 52nd annual Holiday Fair will take place at the Greenville Convention Center December 1 – 3, offering the region’s largest selection of holiday arts, crafts and gifts under one…
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Greenville Center for Creative Arts names new Operations Manager
November 30, 2022
The Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) has named Alicia Mizuno as its next Operations Manager. As the newest member of the GCCA team, Alicia brings extensive experience in facilities…
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USC research calls for long-term strategy to address teacher shortages
November 30, 2022
A University of South Carolina research team’s new report suggests that the state does not need another series of programs, but rather a new strategy, to truly change the future…
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Wagner Wealth Management hires Hayden Turlington as new financial advisor
November 30, 2022
The Wagner Wealth Management team is celebrating the addition of their newest financial advisor, Hayden Turlington. As a seasoned financial advisor, Turlington has previously held the position at Raymond James…
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South Carolina Federal Insurance Solutions* acquires Arthurs Insurance
November 30, 2022
South Carolina Federal Credit Union’s wholly owned subsidiary, South Carolina Federal Insurance Solutions*, has acquired the assets of Arthurs Insurance & Risk Management Services, an independent insurance agency located in…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Austin Bowen to the company’s Midtown office
November 30, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Austin Bowen has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Austin is a lifelong resident of South Carolina; his…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Erica Berg Hardwick to the company’s Buist Avenue office
November 30, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announced that Erica Berg Hardwick has joined the company’s Buist Avenue office as a sales associate. As a native of…
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C. Tim Keagy recognized as first Twenty-Five Year Legend for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 30, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that C. Tim Keagy has been awarded the Twenty- Five Year Legend designation by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. This prestigious award requires qualifying…
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Bauknight Pietras & Stormer CPAs hires Kevin Guy to support rapidly growing captive insurance client base
November 30, 2022
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. (BPS), announced that Kevin Guy, CPA, ACI, has joined the firm as audit manager. Guy, who will be based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, will be focused…
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Amazon Books editors announce 2022’s Best Books of the Year
November 30, 2022
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow named best book of 2022 The Amazon Books Editors announced their selections for the Best Books of 2022, naming Gabrielle Zevin’s novel Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and…
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Complete PR named to Forbes Agency Council
November 29, 2022
Complete PR has joined the ranks of Forbes Agency Council businesses. Forbes Agency Council is an invitation-only community for public relations, media, creative, and ad agencies who are selected for…
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United Community Bank adds new Chief Marketing Officer
November 29, 2022
United Community Bank is bolstering its executive leadership team by adding banking veteran Abraham Cox as Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Cox will be responsible for amplifying the company’s…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Kamber Parker, The YoPro Know, LLC
November 29, 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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SC Ports contributes $50,000 to urban trail system in Greer
November 29, 2022South Carolina Ports is contributing $50,000 to the City of Greer to help create an urban trail system in the Sunnyside community. The proposed trail system — called the Wards Creek…
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Countybank and Greenwood Capital pledge almost $79,000 to United Way
November 29, 2022Countybank and Greenwood Capital donated $78,916.35 as part of their annual Pacesetter Campaign, which was then distributed to the local United Way organizations in the Greenwood, Greenville/Greer, and Anderson…
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Nikki Huber named to Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives’ 2022 Forty Under 40 list
November 28, 2022
Greenville Chamber legislative director receives national recognition The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) named Nikki Huber, Greenville Chamber Legislative Director, to its 2022 Forty Under 40 list. ACCE’s…
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City Releases draft redistricting map for public review
November 28, 2022
The City of Greenville has released a draft redistricting map, ahead of four scheduled drop-in meetings in November and December to receive public comment on a proposed City redistricting plan. Guided…
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Well Walkers dates announced for December: Program offers community temperature-controlled space for exercise
November 28, 2022
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and the Bon Secours Wellness Arena have announced December dates for their Well Walkers program. While walking outside is a great way to stay…
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Burton earns Lifetime Achievement Award from Southern Historical Association
November 28, 2022
The Southern Historical Association has presented the 2022 John Hope Franklin Award for Lifetime Achievement in Southern History to Vernon Burton, Clemson University’s Judge Matthew J. Perry Distinguished Professor of…
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Clemson lecturer uses toys to teach students about viruses
November 28, 2022
First, there was Ebola and Zika. Then COVID-19 and monkeypox. Now, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common respiratory infection that can cause serious illness in older adults…
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Developing a new source of clean energy with the universe’s most abundant element
November 28, 2022
Green energy is taking a step forward at Clemson University with new research that could help hasten the development of turbines that are fueled by hydrogen, the universe’s most abundant…
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Stewart W. Heath IV named Vice President of Real Estate at OTO Development
November 28, 2022
Stewart W. Heath IV has been promoted to Vice President of Real Estate at OTO Development. In his new role, he is tasked with overseeing the hotelier’s team of real…
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Biggest credit card balance spike in 20 years
November 28, 2022
Nov. 28 is Cyber Monday. It’s one of the busiest shopping days of the year, which means many buyers will add to their credit card debt. The impact of doing…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty adds five
November 28, 2022
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has added four Associates and a new Director of Marketing to its growing team serving the Upstate of South Carolina. New Associates are…
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A M King sponsors regional collegiate design-build competition
November 28, 2022
For the third consecutive year, Carolinas-based A M King, a leading Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, provided the project for the Design-Build portion of the five-part…
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Smith Drug Company supplies Thanksgiving meals in the Upstate
November 22, 2022Smith Drug Company has raised more than $7,400 to supply Thanksgiving meals within the Upstate community through employee donations and a company match. “Our employees are incredibly generous and take…
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$3.1 million in locally grown food headed to South Carolina schools
November 22, 2022
South Carolina students will be eating more food grown by local farmers as part of a partnership involving the South Carolina Department of Agriculture and the South Carolina Department of…
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Bon Secours receives $50,000 grant for cancer program
November 22, 2022St. Baldrick’s Foundation Awards Grants to Bring Life-Saving Clinical Trials Closer to Home The St. Baldrick’s Foundation has announced its 2022 grant recipients, and Bon Secours St. Francis Cancer Center…
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Gregg Wright joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
November 22, 2022
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Gregg Wright to its Greenville office as a residential agent. With more than seven years in the Greenville market and a background in marketing and…
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USC to launch Apple iOS coding certifications for students, residents across S.C.
November 22, 2022
The University of South Carolina, in partnership with Apple Inc., is launching a free coding certification course in the Spring 2023 semester to teach Apple’s iOS language to students in…
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SC Ports drives economic growth in the Upstate
November 21, 2022
South Carolina Ports’ ongoing expansion of Inland Port Greer supports the supply chains of port-dependent businesses and drives economic growth in the Upstate. SC Ports’ teammates, elected leaders and community…
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Upcountry History Museum receives SC Humanities grant
November 21, 2022
The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County, a Smithsonian Affiliate, announced that it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the South Carolina Humanities. Selected as one of 16 cultural…
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YouthBASE appoints Sarah Bell to its board of directors
November 21, 2022
YouthBASE, a nonprofit educational intervention program for young children based in Greenville, recently appointed Sarah Bell to its board of directors. Bell is currently the Director of Community Engagement &…
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The Truth Behind Thanksgiving
November 21, 2022
By Christophe Boucher Associate professor of Native American History College of Charleston Just about everyone can get behind the themes of Thanksgiving – gratitude and sharing. But those weren’t…
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BenchMark Physical Therapy opens outpatient clinic in Greer
November 21, 2022
BenchMark Physical Therapy opened an outpatient clinic today at 5050 Wade Hampton Blvd. The clinic is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday; and 8…
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Crawford strengthens its media team
November 21, 2022
Crawford, a full-service strategic marketing agency based in Greenville, is strengthening its marketing capabilities with the promotion of longtime team member Michelle Herring to associate media director and the addition…
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BASF in Seneca sponsors 29th Annual Clemson Military Appreciation Day
November 21, 2022
SENECA, SC – BASF in Seneca awarded a $2,500 scholarship to U.S. Marine Corps and Iraq War veteran and Clemson University student Karinna Thompson at Clemson University’s 29th Annual Military…
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Order of the Palmetto awarded to Mable Owens Clarke
November 18, 2022The woman who has led the campaign to save a historic Black church in Pickens County was awarded the Order of the Palmetto today. “Having been born and raised in…
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Bon Secours Wellness Arena and VisitGreenvilleSC welcomed Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey to Greenville
November 18, 2022Bon Secours Wellness Arena and VisitGreenvilleSC recently welcomed Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey to Greenville to discuss the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament’s return to Greenville and The Well, both of…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty honors top associates
November 18, 2022
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has honored its top associates for October. In the Clemson office, the top-selling agent was Lisa Vogel and the top listing agents were…
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A Focus on Greer – Rick Danner, Mayor, City of Greer
November 17, 2022
Several months ago, I did an interview with someone in downtown Greer, SC. When I pulled on to the Main Street, my first thought was, “Clearly, I have never been…
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Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities now accepting applications for summer programs and residential high school
November 17, 2022
The SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a public, residential high school for artistically talented students, is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year and arts-immersive, overnight…
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First Citizens Bank and First Citizens Wealth Management invest in South Carolina’s young artists
November 17, 2022
First Citizens Bank and First Citizens Wealth Management are donating $20,000 in support of the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities over the next two years. This multi-year…
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South Carolina Christian Foundation awards $75K to ministries in the Upstate
November 17, 2022
South Carolina Christian Foundation (SCCF), a community foundation founded on Biblical stewardship, presented grants to 17 nonprofit organizations in Greenville and Anderson Counties. The grants are part of SCCF’s Community…
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Zora Denson recognized as South Carolina’s “Community Star” on National Rural Health Day
November 17, 2022
Zora Denson, Ph.D., director of community relations for the Town of Heath Springs, has been named South Carolina’s 2022 Community Star, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health…
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Durham Homes, USA beginning construction on 22 high-end homes in Simpsonville
November 17, 2022
Durham Homes, USA, operating partner of Broadstreet, Inc., is beginning the construction of Weatherstone, a vibrant and sophisticated community nestled in Simpsonville, South Carolina. It is located 20 minutes outside…
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Rural South Carolina: Building Healthier Communities for the People Who Power America
November 17, 2022
By Dr. Saundra Glover South Carolina State Director USDA Rural Development As we celebrate National Rural Health Day this year, we are reminded that a strong community is rooted in…
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