Volvo set to invest further in South Carolina with $42 million agreement
September 22, 2022
Volvo Cars USA received initial approval earlier this week at a Greenville County Council meeting to further invest $42 million in existing South Carolina businesses that supply the company. The…
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Sticker Mule expanding operations in Cherokee County
September 22, 2022
Sticker Mule, a custom print and label company, announced plans to expand operations in Cherokee County. The company’s $18 million investment will create 50 new jobs. Sticker Mule creates custom…
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VisionGreenwood announces Digital Economy Ecosystem program designed to foster economic growth in rural areas of Greenwood County
September 21, 2022
VisionGreenwood, an established community partner dedicated to making Greenwood the best place in which to live, work and raise a family, is partnering with the South Carolina Office of Rural…
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Greenville Technical College receives Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for a Sixth Time
September 21, 2022
Greenville Technical College (GTC) has received the 2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. As…
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Just Say Something kicks off October with the 6th annual Red Ribbon 5K
September 21, 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. Sponsors include Amica;…
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BASF donates $3,000 to South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind
September 21, 2022
BASF’s sites in Converse and Mauldin recently donated $3,000 to the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind to help build a new science lab at the School…
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Charity Ball Board kicks off planning for 2023 Rose Ball, introduces new leadership and selects Bon Secours St. Frances Cancer Center as lead beneficiary
September 21, 2022
A year before the 2023 Rose Ball, the Charity Ball Board of Greenville has begun planning for the 52nd year of Greenville’s longest-running charitable event, which will take place on…
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Chef, entrepreneur, and Greenville native Joe Cash to speak at Endeavor’s Collaborator’s & Cocktails on September 27th
September 21, 2022
Endeavor, the coworking and office space community in downtown Greenville’s ONE tower, announces that Joe Cash, entrepreneur, owner, and founding chef of Greenville’s newest restaurant Scoundrel, will speak at its…
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Book Event Season Is Upon Us
September 21, 2022
By Tom Poland She asked, and I told her. “What’s the writing life like?” “It’s a sentence to solitary confinement. You work in isolation for long periods, and that’s…
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Glenstar and Creek Lane Capital announce new ±3.6-million-SF industrial development project in Cherokee County, Cherokee Commerce Center 85
September 21, 2022
Greenville-Spartanburg, September 21, 2022 – As industrial demand continues to drive new development in the Upstate and expand the boundaries of the Charlotte market, the I-85 corridor in Cherokee County has…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
September 21, 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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Kalisse L. Evert named Marketing & Events Specialist
September 21, 2022
Greenwood Capital Establishes New Position to Support Ongoing Growth Greenwood Capital has named Kalisse L. Evert in the newly established Marketing & Events Specialist position. This role will actively impact…
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Flock and Rally names Merritt McNeely as Chief Executive Officer
September 21, 2022
Long-time regional business leader to serve as agency’s CEO Longtime regional business leader Merritt McNeely has been named chief executive officer (CEO) of Flock and Rally, the woman-owned integrated communications…
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Charter Communications names Chris Winfrey President and Chief Executive Officer effective December 1
September 21, 2022
Tom Rutledge to Serve as Executive Chairman of the Company and its Board of Directors through 2023 Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) announced that Chris Winfrey has been named President…
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J.L. Mann High School raises a record $319,303 during Spirit Week to benefit TD SYNNEX Share the Magic
September 20, 2022
Student-led fundraiser to benefit four Greenville children’s charities J.L. Mann High School students raised $319,303 during Spirit Week to benefit TD SYNNEX Share the Magic. From Sept. 9-16, student leaders…
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Bon Secours receives grant for Long COVID research
September 20, 2022
Health care providers at the Bon Secours Diane Collins Neuroscience Institute have received a Healthy State Alliance Momentum Research Grant for $30,117 to study Long Haul COVID. Healthy State Alliance,…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Ben Pettit, STORY
September 20, 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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Attracting and Retaining Today’s Workforce
September 20, 2022
By South Carolina Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis, Jr. As State Treasurer I’ve had the privilege of visiting many successful businesses where I’ve enjoyed meeting with the leadership teams responsible for…
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Donaldson Field’s Danny Moyd named Airport Manager of the Year
September 20, 2022
Donaldson Field General Manager Danny Moyd has been named 2021 General Aviation Manager of the Year by the FAA’s Southern Region Airports Division. The award is presented each year to…
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Infinity Marketing’s Jeanne Morrison recognized among Greenville’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under
September 20, 2022
Infinity Marketing announced that Jeanne Morrison, Director of Digital Strategy, was named in Greenville Business Magazine’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under. “Jeanne has played such crucial roles in the…
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Charleston & Foothills Amish Furniture select Brandon as agency of record
September 20, 2022
Charleston Amish Furniture and Foothills Amish Furniture, the largest Amish furniture retailer in South Carolina, has named Brandon as its agency of record. The data-driven agency will lead the company’s…
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South Carolina ETV digital series “Backroad Bites” returns with new episodes
September 19, 2022
Ten-episodes will spotlight local eateries across South Carolina South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) announced the premiere of a new season of its digital series, Backroad Bites. Featuring ten,…
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South Carolina Department of Education releases End-of-Course and Career Readiness assessments
September 19, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Education released statewide public school results on September 19, 2022 for Ready to Work (R2W) and the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) assessment tests taken for…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Giovanna Singh Crocker to the Company’s Midtown Office
September 19, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Giovanna Singh Crocker has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Giovanna began her real estate…
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Turn90 prison to workforce program receives $50,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand services to the Upstate
September 19, 2022Turn90, a nonprofit operating in Charleston and Columbia that equips men to succeed after prison by providing a route to a career-path job, is a first-time recipient of a $50,000…
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Construction underway on AC Hotel Naples, an OTO Development project
September 19, 2022
Construction is underway on the AC Hotel by Marriott Naples in Southwest Florida. AC Hotel Naples is the hospitality component of Naples Square, a mixed-use development master-planned by Wheelock Street…
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Solidarity with Israel: SC Treasurer Curtis Loftis declines annual ratings call with Morningstar
September 18, 2022
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that his office would not participate in the annual rating calls for the state’s 529 plan with Morningstar because of concerning reports that the…
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Attorney Steve Sumner recognized by ‘Best Lawyers’ and ‘Lawyers of Distinction’
September 16, 2022
For the sixth consecutive year, Attorney Steve Sumner has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2023 in the field of DUI Defense. He was also named a member…
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Hotel Hartness announces Josh Hamlin as Director of Food and Beverage
September 15, 2022
Hotel Hartness announces the appointment of Josh Hamlin as Director of Food and Beverage. In this role he will oversee Hotel Hartness’ food and beverage department to include the fine-dining…
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Daniel Fowler joins professional recruiting firm Forge Search as recruiter
September 15, 2022
Daniel Fowler has joined Greenville-based Forge Search + Consulting as a recruiter after a four-year stint with Furman University as men’s basketball Director of Recruiting and Special Assistant to the…
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Graham applauds Clemson, SC State University funding announcement
September 15, 2022
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will award Clemson University and South Carolina State University up to $70 million under the Partnerships…
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Lima One Capital strengthens its national footprint with the addition of three Regional Sales Managers
September 15, 2022
Lima One Capital has added three regional sales managers who will oversee lending to real estate investors across the country: Michael Davidson in the Eastern Region, Heidi Hawk in the…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Kristin Hunteman to the Company’s Spartanburg Office
September 15, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Kristin Hunteman has joined the company’s Spartanburg office as a sales associate. With over fifteen years in the real estate industry,…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Tom Dacus to the Company’s Commercial Division
September 15, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Tom Dacus has joined the company’s Commercial Division as a sales associate. As a native of Greenville, Tom has watched incredible…
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SC Launch Inc. announces investment in BILDIT
September 15, 2022
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in BILDIT. The $200,000 investment will help the startup continue excelling in the e-commerce market where…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes five fall interns
September 15, 2022
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, welcomed interns for the fall semester. Returning to Infinity for a third semester, Brooke Ruhoff joins as a Graphic Design…
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The Power Of Moonlit Imagery
September 15, 2022
By Tom Poland Herman Melville created Moby Dick, the great white sperm whale that bit off Ahab’s leg. James Dickey had a 12-point white buck that swam from island…
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Original Fine Art Print Fair at GCCA on Oct 14-15
September 15, 2022Original Fine Arts Print Fair at Greenville Center for Creative Arts on October 14-15, 2022 Don’t miss the Printmaking Fair where you can chat with artists, watch printmakers demonstrate making…
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Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative and WCFIBER’s Upcountry Fiber launch new foundation to give back to Upstate non-profits
September 15, 2022
In 2020, Blue Ridge Electric Co-op (BREC) and WCFIBER, a subsidiary of WCTEL, joined forces to create Upcountry Fiber, an internet service provider that bridges the digital divide by bringing…
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Greenville Chamber celebrates 10 years of Minority Business Accelerator
September 15, 2022The Greenville Chamber hosted the Minority Business Accelerator (MBA) Tenth Anniversary Celebration, Presented by Bank of America, at the Peace Center’s Huguenot Loft September 8, in honor of the program’s…
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LS3P announces changes Board of Directors
September 15, 2022
Architecture, Interiors, and Planning firm LS3P announces a key leadership change to its Board of Directors. Chief Practice Officer Katherine Peele, FAIA has been named Board Chair; she succeeds Thompson…
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GreenWood, Inc. promotes two to leadership positions
September 15, 2022
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces the promotion of Chris Culbreth and Jeremy Farley to project site leadership positions within the company. Both of these…
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The Leadership Series – Leon Lott, Richland County Sheriff’s Department
September 14, 2022
The Who’s on the Move Leadership Series highlights people leading extraordinary change in South Carolina. We will be focusing on the journeys of 12 top leaders per year from across the state…
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Burr & Forman’s Jessica Haarsgaard joins Legal Marketing Association’s 2023 International Board of Directors
September 14, 2022
CHICAGO — The Legal Marketing Association (LMA), which represents thousands of legal marketing and business development professionals around the globe, has announced its 2023 International Board of Directors. The…
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Director of Development
September 14, 2022
Director of Development (2 positions) University of South Carolina Upstate STA01342PO22 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu Under limited supervision, reporting to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement (VCUA), the Director of Development…
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Regional Management Corp. expands operations to Louisiana
September 14, 2022
GREENVILLE, SC – Regional Management Corp. (NYSE: RM), a diversified consumer finance company, announced that it has expanded its operations to Louisiana, its 17th U.S. state, with the opening of…
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Agape Care Group acquires GHC Hospice
September 14, 2022
Strengthens Its Presence in Georgia and South Carolina Adding 285 Patients and 135 Care Providers SPARTANBURG, SC – Agape Care Group (Agape Care), a portfolio company of Ridgemont Equity Partners…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Donald Burroughs to the company’s Midtown office
September 14, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Donald Burroughs has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Born and raised in Athens, Georgia,…
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Kevin Pogue joins Colliers as Senior Brokerage Associate in Spartanburg office
September 14, 2022
Kevin Pogue has joined Colliers | South Carolina as a Senior Brokerage Associate in the firm’s Spartanburg office, focusing on land, industrial and investment properties. “With a decade of commercial brokerage…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Chris Strother to the company’s Midtown office
September 14, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Chris Strother has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. After spending eighteen years in the…
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