FUEL accepting applications for 3rd quarter nonprofit grant program
June 5, 2022
FUEL, a Greenville, S.C.-based marketing and advertising agency specializing in strategy, branding, and demand generation, is accepting applications for its FUEL for Good Grant program for the third quarter. As…
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Terminix shares eight travel tips to protect against bed bugs this summer
June 5, 2022
Following two years of decreased travel, experts are predicting a significant bounce-back this summer. With increased travel comes a greater risk of bed bug encounters, and Terminix Service, Inc., the…
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Hotel Hartness announces Michael Bonasia as Director of Sales and Marketing
June 4, 2022
Hotel Hartness today announced Michael Bonasia as director of sales and marketing. In this role, Bonasia will be responsible for driving business development and leading the sales team for the…
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Renu Energy Solutions supports Wild Hope Farm’s journey to net zero with new solar installations
June 3, 2022
Two new solar arrays, composed of 62 panels, will increase Wild Hope Farm’s clean energy generation capacity and support their net zero energy goals Renu Energy Solutions, a locally-owned and…
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Duke Energy supports fellow first responders in South Carolina with more than $500,000 in grants to support emergency preparedness
June 2, 2022
Funding will support 34 nonprofits and government agencies from across the state Grants up to $20,000 will pay for training, life-saving equipment and new technology to aid in disaster planning…
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9Round honors top franchisees at 2022 World Convention
June 2, 2022
9Round, the world’s largest kickboxing chain, announced the winners of the brand’s most prestigious awards during its 2022 World Convention held in Orlando, Florida this month. These awards include the…
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Experience Columbia launches Digital Pimento Cheese Passport
June 2, 2022
Today, two days prior to National Cheese Day on June 4, Experience Columbia SC will be re-launching it’s highly-successful Pimento Cheese Passport. The refreshed passport features 17 dishes highlighting the…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes six summer interns
June 2, 2022Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is pleased to have six interns for the summer semester. Returning to Infinity, Brooke Ruhoff joins for a second semester…
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James Owens appointed Countybank BSA Officer
June 2, 2022
Countybank announced that James Owens has been appointed Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer by the Countybank Board of Directors overseeing both the BSA and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)…
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Greenwood Capital expand retirement solutions, recognize W. Coxe and D. Lollis for achieving retirement credentials
June 2, 2022
Greenwood Capital announces the expansion of its group and individual retirement plan/account solutions utilizing proprietary unified managed account (“UMA”) models, enabling plan participants/clients to customize their retirement accounts for their…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Sherry Pelletier to the Company’s Pelham Road Office
June 2, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Sherry Pelletier has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Sherry grew up in Greenville and has proudly…
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Harvest Hope Food Bank has an urgent need for volunteers
June 1, 2022
Harvest Hope Food Bank is in urgent need of volunteers to complete the packing of boxes for our Senior Program. Harvest Hope sends out over 3,400 senior boxes monthly and…
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Grant funding for Greenville Technical College’s Upward Bound Program renewed
June 1, 2022
A grant from the U.S. Department of Education funding the Upward Bound program at Greenville Technical College (GTC) has been renewed for a five-year period. GTC will receive $1.5 million…
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IMPH releases recommendations for S.C.’s Direct Care Workforce in long-term care settings
June 1, 2022
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) has released a new report that surveys the challenges associated with direct care worker recruitment and retention throughout South Carolina.…
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Webinar to help employers attract and retain workers
May 31, 2022
Merit pay for Upstate workers has risen 5.6 percent over the past 12 months but with inflation rising 8.6 percent over the same period, workers are not inclined to celebrate.…
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Colliers | South Carolina brokers receive global recognition from Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® (SIOR) for top industrial transactions in 2021
May 31, 2022
Greenville-Spartanburg, Charleston, SC – Colliers brokers in Greenville-Spartanburg and Charleston, SC were recently honored by the prestigious Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® (SIOR) for top industrial transactions in 2021.…
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South Carolina Bar recognizes 2022 Annual Award recipients
May 31, 2022
Five South Carolina attorneys and one law firm were recently recognized by the South Carolina Bar for their outstanding contributions to the legal profession in South Carolina. The recognitions took…
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U.S. Bankruptcy Judge John E. Waites receives Order of the Palmetto Award
May 31, 2022
On May 19, 2022, United States Bankruptcy Judge John E. Waites, District of South Carolina, received from Henry Dargan McMaster, the Governor of South Carolina, the highest award given to…
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South Carolinians can expect a ‘flightmare’ of airport delays, starting on May 30th, warns travel expert
May 31, 2022Memorial Day Mayhem: South Carolina travelers can expect a ‘flightmare’ of airport delays starting on May 30th, warns travel expert. With Memorial Day quickly approaching, so is the unofficial start of…
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Pride Link and The Community Tap to host Second Annual Community Pride Fair
May 31, 2022
Fair to Highlight Pride Month & Raising Money for Pride Link Give OUT Day Campaign Pride Link, a community-based nonprofit working to improve the quality of life for all LGBTQ+…
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ElevatED4SC video podcast challenges business leaders to see education differently
May 31, 2022
The final episode of the ElevatED4SC video podcast’s first season looks at real-life solutions reflecting hope for South Carolina education through the eyes of a successful business leader. This episode…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Mekel Waldrop to the Company’s Anderson Office
May 31, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Mekel Waldrop has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. Mekel Waldrop is an experienced real…
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SeamonWhiteside offers actionable strategies to recruit top talent and build a strong workforce
May 31, 2022
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm throughout the Carolinas, offers hiring strategies for companies to build a strong workforce successfully. These actionable tips aim to create an efficient and…
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Clemson program earns ‘A+’ ranking for preparing elementary math teachers
May 31, 2022
Nothing is better on a report card than an “A+,” which is just the grade that Clemson’s elementary math education program has received on the national stage. The Clemson University…
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Quitchet to become GGAR’s search app portal and one of its two schedulers
May 31, 2022
Quitchet is now the official App and search portal for The Greater Greenville Association of Realtors, while also becoming a new communication tool for the organization’s members, representing more than…
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$2 million gift endows Clemson University Wood Utilization + Design Institute directorship
May 31, 2022
Micky and Amy Scott have gifted $2 million to the Clemson University Wood Utilization + Design Institute to endow the institute’s directorship. The Patricia “Pat” Layton Endowed Directorship is named in honor…
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Clemson-led research teams launch rockets into aurora borealis to study energy exchange
May 31, 2022
As the Northern Lights danced over Poker Flat Research Range near Fairbanks, Alaska, early one morning in April, a team of researchers led by Clemson University assistant professor of physics Stephen Kaeppler launched a…
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National Dam Safety Awareness Day
May 31, 2022
During National Dam Safety Awareness Day, DHEC Spotlights the Essential Work of its Dams & Reservoirs Safety Program to Help Protect Lives, Property and the Environment In South Carolina, the S.C.…
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Northwestern Mutual receives fifth consecutive Top Workplaces in South Carolina accolade
May 31, 2022
Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial security company, recently received recognition as one of the Top Workplaces in South Carolina for the fifth consecutive year. With offices in Greenville, Charleston and…
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Workforce gaming apps company Skillsgapp appoints John Zwolinski as Chief Experience Officer
May 31, 2022
Soft skills and middle-skills gaming app company skillsgapp has hired John Zwolinski as its Chief Experience Officer. The new position is responsible for the development and performance of skillsgapp’s internal…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Danielle Fields to the company’s Simpsonville office
May 31, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Danielle Fields has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. Danielle has called this beautiful city…
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Northwestern Mutual receives fifth consecutive Top Workplaces in South Carolina accolade
May 31, 2022
Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial security company, recently received recognition as one of the Top Workplaces in South Carolina for the fifth consecutive year. With offices in Greenville, Charleston and…
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Flock and Rally Marketing & Communications celebrates three staff promotions
May 27, 2022
Flock and Rally, the women-owned integrated communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, announces the promotion of Rachel Carter to director of administration, Hailey Covell to director of…
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Johns and Scarborough join Craig Gaulden Davis design team
May 26, 2022
Craig Gaulden Davis (CGD), a Greenville-based architecture and interior design firm, is very pleased to introduce and welcome Melissa Scarborough and Cole Johns to their interior design team. Melissa comes…
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Bank of America continues to support African American Male Scholars Initiative at Greenville Technical College
May 26, 2022
Bank of America has partnered with Greenville Technical College (GTC) to address racial and gender achievement gaps through intensive case management and personalized support services, with a recent $50,000 gift…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation gives $26,000 in grants to Upstate organizations that offer special programming for people with disabilities
May 26, 2022
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, gave five grants totaling $26,000 to Upstate non-profits in May…
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McMillan Pazdan Smith welcomes Mark Gettig as Chief Operating Officer
May 25, 2022
McMillan Pazdan Smith (Greenville, SC) has named Mark Gettig to the role of Chief Operating Officer. Gettig brings extensive experience to this new operation leadership position for the firm. He…
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Popular state park set to grow
May 25, 2022
Riverfront property to become newest addition to Jones Gap State Park The Naturaland Trust, today, in partnership with South Carolina Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) and local, state, and private…
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Host a book drive to support the Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book sale
May 25, 2022
Greenville Literacy Association (GLA) is seeking partners to host a book drive in support of the Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book sale. Businesses, community groups, churches, and others…
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Spartanburg Water names new Chief Executive Officer
May 25, 2022
Guy Boyle joins the organization from the Macon Water Authority The Commission of Public Works of the City of Spartanburg and the Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District have named Guy Boyle…
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Nexsen Pruet welcomes seven new lawyers to Charlotte office
May 25, 2022
Nexsen Pruet announces the addition of seven new lawyers to its office in Charlotte, North Carolina. This team comes from Charlotte-based firm Erwin, Capitano & Moss, PA. Sarah Ashley…
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GSP podcast wins award from the South Carolina Public Relations Society of America
May 25, 2022
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) has received a Silver Wing Award of Merit—Podcasts from the South Carolina Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) for Carolina Traveler, the airport’s official podcast. The award…
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Tax tips for newlyweds in South Carolina
May 25, 2022
In 2021, South Carolina hosted more than 29,000 weddings, according to The Wedding Report, a national wedding research firm, and those numbers are expected to increase this year. If you are…
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Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta announces new location at Trailblazer Park
May 25, 2022
Hold that taco! The hallmark Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta will have a new location at Trailblazer Park in Travelers Rest on June 5. The event was slated for the Judson…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Brandon Hawkins to the Company’s Anderson Office
May 25, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Brandon T. Hawkins has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. Brandon has deep roots in the upstate of…
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Carolina Handling promotes Justin Benson to VP of Intralogistics Solutions Group
May 25, 2022
Carolina Handling has promoted Justin Benson to Vice President of its Intralogistics Solutions Group where he oversees sales of all technologies and equipment for optimizing operations within warehouses, distributions centers…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Johnathan Hernandez to the Company’s Pelham Road office
May 25, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Johnathan Hernandez has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Johnathan has been in the banking world for…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Meredith Dixon to the Company’s Midtown Office
May 25, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Meredith Dixon has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Meredith has a deep love for the upstate, born…
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International African American Museum receives second donation from TD Bank
May 25, 2022
TD Bank’s donation of $250,000 to the International African American Museum builds on the TD Charitable Foundation’s 2016 donation of $250,000 The International African American Museum (IAAM) has received a…
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SC Thrive Encourages South Carolinians to Utilize Free Benefit Resource Service
May 25, 2022
SC Thrive, a statewide nonprofit organization that helps South Carolinians navigate the complex systems of available quality of life benefits, encourages residents across the state to utilize their free services…
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