Nike’s former head of Global Brand Innovation Sarah Kay to speak at Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails on November 10th
October 18, 2022
Endeavor, the coworking and office space community in downtown Greenville’s ONE tower, announces that Sarah Kay, author, former head of global brand innovation for Nike, and founder of global brand…
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Nexsen Pruet earns diversity, equity, and inclusion certification
October 18, 2022
Diversity Lab announced today that Nexsen Pruet has achieved Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification. All Mansfield-certified firms have completed a 12-month collaboration with Diversity Lab with built-in measurement, transparency, and accountability.…
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Niagara Pharmaceuticals establishing operations in Cherokee County
October 18, 2022
$9 million investment will create 45 new jobs Niagara Pharmaceuticals, a manufacturer of eye health and safety products, today announced plans to establish its first United States operation in Cherokee…
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South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster proclaims October 20, 2022, as Lights on Afterschool Day
October 18, 2022
South Carolina Afterschool Alliance (SCAA) announced that Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed Oct. 20, 2022, as Lights on Afterschool Day. In the proclamation, Gov. McMaster encourages all South Carolinians to…
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Countybank Foundation donates $10,000 to Anderson Interfaith Ministries
October 18, 2022The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $10,000 to Anderson Interfaith Ministries (AIM). Jimmy Fowler, Anderson Market Executive for Countybank; Peggy Chamblee, Financial Center…
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Gary T. Pope Jr, public finance attorney at Pope Flynn, earns SCEDA Institute Certificate
October 18, 2022
Gary T. Pope Jr, a public finance attorney with Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has completed a year-long program with the South…
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South Carolina releases 2022 Report Cards for schools
October 18, 2022
The SC Department of Education (SCDE) and the SC Education Oversight Committee (EOC) released the 2022 School Report Cards, the first cards to contain ratings since 2019. The Report Cards,…
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SC Ports developing near-dock rail at the Port of Charleston
October 18, 2022With support from South Carolina elected leaders, South Carolina Ports will soon have near-dock rail and an inner-harbor barge operation to ensure fluidity and capacity for the Southeast supply chain.…
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Greenville County Republican Women to Host United States Senator Tim Scott at October Meeting
October 17, 2022
The meeting is open to the public but requires advance registration. The Greenville County Republican Women’s Club (GCRWC) will host Senator Tim Scott as the keynote speaker for their October…
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Upcountry Fiber Foundation raises $124,655 for Upstate area non-profit
October 17, 2022
Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the charitable arm and permanent endowment of Upcountry Fiber, announces that it raised $124,655 at its inaugural charity golf tournament on September 19 at The Cliffs at…
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Wild Rumpus of Sendak’s ‘Wild Things’ comes to Upcountry History Museum
October 17, 2022
Stomping into Greenville in its only South Carolina stop, “Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak” will open at the Upcountry History Museum-Furman University, a Smithsonian Affiliate, on Saturday, October…
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Judson Mill District celebrates community partners & looks toward future
October 17, 2022Once the largest textile mill in the Greenville, developers have transformed Judson Mill District into a vibrant mixed-use campus Judson Mill District partners, community members and special guests gathered in…
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No more Mr. “Mice” Guy: Terminix promotes public knowledge on possible infestations during Terminix Rodent Awareness Week
October 17, 2022
According to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), October 16-23, 2022 is Rodent Awareness Week, an annual acknowledgment to boost greater awareness of the threats that rodents pose to property…
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Crawford promotes Emily Moseley to Associate Director of Public Relations
October 17, 2022
Crawford, a full-service strategic marketing agency based in Greenville, announced longtime team member, Emily Moseley, has been promoted to associate director of public relations. “Emily has been invaluable to our…
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Greenville’s SLG Staffing, LLC acquires Lexington, KY Snelling franchise
October 14, 2022
Greenville based SLG Staffing, LLC, the owner and operator of Snelling Staffing Services franchise offices in South Carolina and Virginia has announced the acquisition of a third franchise office in…
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blueWATER Civil Design announces four new partners
October 13, 2022
blueWATER Civil Design announced that Christopher W. Brown, Christina L. Drake, Michael H. MacNabb, and Jeremy S. Ritchie have been elected to the firm’s partnership. Offering a broad range of…
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Infinity Marketing expands service for 21st Mortgage
October 13, 2022Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing firm, is proud to expand its service with 21st Mortgage. The agency has aided the company with digital marketing strategy, content creation, and analytics…
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United Community Bank to renovate West Main St. in the new year
October 13, 2022
As part of its commitment to investing in the Laurens community, United Community Bank will begin extensive renovations to improve its downtown Laurens branch beginning in early 2023. Due to…
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The Feared Invader
October 13, 2022
By Tom Poland Let’s talk invasive species. One will bite you. You can bite the other. You can eat it, but given time it will entomb all you possess. Fire…
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West End Baseball moving to Verdae property on Laurens Road
October 13, 2022
Verdae has repurposed its first big-box retail space as part of its refreshed vision for 90 acres of Laurens Road. West End Baseball, which has been located off of Dunbar…
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FUEL selects Aqua Angels as fourth quarter grant recipient
October 13, 2022
FUEL – a Greenville, S.C.-based strategic marketing and branding agency – announced that it has selected Aqua Angels as the FUEL for Good Grant recipient for the fourth quarter. Aqua…
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Pillar Holistic Living announces new location in Greenville
October 13, 2022
New concept to be first of its kind in the region; provide “third place” destination for families Pillar Holistic Living, a new holistic wellness concept, has announced its establishment in…
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Crawford grows digital team with new content marketing specialist
October 13, 2022
Crawford, a full-service strategic marketing agency based in Greenville, recently added Thomas Catoe as content marketing specialist. In this role, Catoe will curate engaging social media messaging and copywriting that…
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New standard set for Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty’s Clemson office with $4.4 million sale at the Reserve at Lake Keowee
October 13, 2022
CLEMSON, SC – The Clemson office of Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty’s has a new 2022 home sales record. Lisa Vogel represented both the buyer and seller on…
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UniComm Media Group Partners with Influential to authentically connect brands with hispanic audiences
October 13, 2022
Influential, the world’s largest influencer marketing company by revenue, announces a partnership with UniComm Media Group (UMG), a Hispanic-owned agency that helps brands craft creative to reach Hispanic audiences through…
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Rebuild Upstate staff earn Certified Aging in Place Specialist certification
October 13, 2022
Nick Kulick, Brooke Perkins, and Ashley Weekly have earned Certified Aging in Place Specialist certification. More than half of the homeowners served by Rebuild Upstate are 60 years or older,…
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LC School District 55 to Host Education Career Fair
October 12, 2022
Laurens County School District 55 will host an Education Career Fair on October 20 in hopes of filling many open positions. They are hiring a School Psychologist, Speech Language Professional,…
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Wallick Institutional welcomes Eric Blake
October 12, 2022
Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, a South Carolina-based registered investment advisory firm, is proud to announce that Mr. Eric Blake, a senior risk management operations analyst with TD Bank, has joined…
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Bon Secours Wellness Arena and Habitat for Humanity of Greenville celebrate home dedication
October 12, 2022
Bon Secours Wellness Arena and Habitat for Humanity of Greenville wrapped up their 3rd annual house build with a dedication ceremony last week. During the event, Natalia Mayley and her…
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Next-Gen electric vehicle company Dash EV establishing operations in Greenville County
October 12, 2022
Carsharing pioneer to create at least 10 new jobs as it establishes headquarters Dash EV, an innovative electric car company, announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County. The company’s…
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First Female Real Estate Agent in Spartanburg – a Tribute
October 12, 2022
A Tribute to my Grandmother, First Female Real Estate Agent in Spartanburg, SC: Diecy Gray Brennemann 1918-2022 By Taylor Vick, CFA / Grandson of Diecy / Blue Ridge Asset Management…
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12th Annual TD SYNNEX Share the Magic celebration raises $2.8 million
October 12, 2022
Event shatters fundraising goal to benefit children’s charities TD SYNNEX hosted its annual charity event, Share the Magic, Saturday night with record-breaking fundraising total of $2.8 million. About 1,200 TD…
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Countybank grows SBA lending program with new team member and loan product
October 12, 2022
Countybank is excited to welcome Samantha Barnett to the team as SBA Business Development Associate and to introduce the SBA 7(a) Express Loan to its line of products. Barnett comes…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty honors top associates
October 11, 2022
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has honored its top associates for September. In the Greenville office, the top agents for transactions closed for buyer clients were Kim Crain…
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McCrory wins national design-build award and Southeast’s best project award for manufacturing facility in Anderson
October 11, 2022
McCrory Construction has been honored with two separate project recognition awards – one national and one regional – for its single-source delivery of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Anderson, S.C.,…
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B&R Machining and Fabrication expands capabilities with new plasma cutting equipment
October 11, 2022B&R Machining and Fabrication, with facilities in Travelers Rest and Piedmont, has added Flat Sheet Metal Cutting to their list of services. B&R recently added state-of-the-art Plasma Cutting equipment, which…
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Oasis Animal Hospital introduces affordable cost for dog and cat dental care
October 11, 2022
Oasis Animal Hospital, an emergency pet center in the Upstate, is excited to introduce a new, affordable price of $270 for all dog and cat dental cleanings for current and…
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Upstate nonprofit hosts Domestic Violence Awareness Month event series
October 11, 2022
Project R.E.S.T., an organization that provides a multi-faceted assistance program to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, will host various events throughout the month of October in honor of…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Stacey Mills, Parish House Community Development Corporation
October 11, 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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First Reliance Bank recognized as a Top 100 workplace by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
October 11, 2022
First Reliance Bank has been recognized in the Top 100 workplaces by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, a national, nonprofit public charity dedicated to finding forever families for children…
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Jay Hatten of McBee Avenue Wealth Advisors named Forbes 2022 Best-In-State Top Financial Security Professional
October 11, 2022
The Greenville Northwestern Mutual office announced that Jay Hatten, CFP® of McBee Avenue Wealth Advisors, has been named one of Forbes 2022 Top Financial Security Professionals Best-In-State. The prestigious list…
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TD Bank Partners with PGA REACH Carolinas Foundation
October 10, 2022Partnership to Focus on Enhanced Opportunities for Disabled Veterans Through Golf TD Bank has partnered with the PGA REACH Carolinas Foundation to enhance opportunities for disabled Veterans. PGA REACH Carolinas…
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SC issues tax relief due to Hurricane Ian, encourages filing by October 17 to receive state tax rebate in 2022
October 10, 2022
As a result of Hurricane Ian, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) has extended the deadline for extension filers to file Individual Income Tax returns to February 15, 2023.…
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Do I Need a Quality of Earnings Report?
October 10, 2022
By Tiffany Boozer Audit Associate Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. What IS a Quality of Earnings? A quality of earnings (QoE) is an analysis of the accounting policies and…
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CAMS Senior VP of Community Management to speak at CAI Annual Retreat
October 10, 2022
CAMS Senior Vice President of Community Management, Ben Rhodes, CMCA®, AMS® PCAM®, will participate in a panel discussion at CAI’s 2022 CEO-MC Retreat. This year’s event will be held in…
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Greenville Chamber announces 2023 Board, Jessica Donan named chair-elect
October 10, 2022
The Greenville Chamber’s leadership has elected Jessica Donan as chair-elect of its Board of Directors and has added seven new Board members for the upcoming year. Donan will take over…
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High Spirits Hospitality pivots to temporary venue along the Reedy River
October 10, 2022
High Spirits Hospitality has signed a temporary agreement to host events at 405 Westfield, a historic venue that is located in the heart of downtown Greenville. From October through January…
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North American Numbering Plan Administrator announces plan for additional area code in South Carolina
October 10, 2022
Somos, Inc., a leading registry management and data solutions company, serving in its capacity as the Federal Communications Commission’s neutral third-party North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA), announced that an…
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Four Prisma Health hospitals recognized on Money magazine and The Leapfrog Group’s Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
October 10, 2022
Baptist Hospital and Baptist Parkridge Hospital in Columbia, Laurens County Hospital in Laurens and Tuomey Hospital in Sumter were included in Money magazine and The Leapfrog Group’s Best Hospitals for…
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Rick Erwin Dining Group to open new concept on Augusta Road
October 10, 2022
The Vista set to open in late October Rick Erwin Dining Group is set to open a new restaurant concept in the Augusta Road area in late October. The Vista,…
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