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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BASF in Seneca’s Elba Lizardi honored with national manufacturing award
May 25, 2022
BASF Site Director Elba Lizardi, who manages BASF’s facility in Seneca, SC, was among 130 women recognized nationally at The Manufacturing Institute’s tenth annual STEP Ahead Awards recently. Focusing on…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School graduates earn 14 Associates Degrees and over 3 million dollars in scholarships
May 24, 2022
Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) will hold their graduation ceremony today (May 24, 2022) at Timmons Arena at 4:30 p.m. This year’s graduating class has been offered over 3…
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U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights reaches agreement to resolve restraint and seclusion compliance review of Horry County Schools in South Carolina
May 24, 2022
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) on Monday resolved a compliance review of the Horry County Schools in South Carolina. The district committed to take steps…
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International African American Museum receives second donation from TD Bank
May 24, 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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Methodical Coffee continues growth with expansion in Travelers Rest
May 24, 2022
Methodical Coffee, owner of Greenville’s three local coffee shops and a nationally renowned coffee roaster, has purchased 39,573 square feet of warehouse space in Travelers Rest, SC. Located at 999…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Patrick Bradley in Greenville
May 24, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Patrick Bradley has joined the firm’s Greenville office as an associate and focuses his practice on construction and commercial litigation. Patrick advises and represents…
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Fernandez to lead Newberry College Teacher Education
May 24, 2022
Newberry College has named Dr. Susan Fernandez as dean of education. Fernandez comes to Newberry from Lander University, where she served as the chair of the Department of Teacher Education…
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UCW Logistics hires Blum as Director of Business Development to grow customer base and increase revenue
May 24, 2022
UCW Logistics, a leading North American third-party logistics provider headquartered in Greenville, SC, announced the hiring of trucking industry leader, Chris Blum, as Director of Business Development. Blum will work…
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Dr. McAlhany retires celebrating 30+ year career with Greenwood Capital
May 24, 2022
Greenwood Capital was honored to recognize the 34-year career of Dr. John W. McAlhany (pictured right) during his May 19, 2022 retirement celebration at the Greenwood Arts Center at the…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX adds Larry Fitzgerald Jr., José Alvarez to 2022 celebrity lineup
May 24, 2022
The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX announced the addition of former NFL wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr. and retired MLB pitcher José Alvarez to its 2022 celebrity lineup.…
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Abigail Kingsmore and Becca Fox join Crawford Account Services Team
May 24, 2022
Crawford, a full-service strategic marketing agency based in Greenville, recently welcomed two additional team members to the Accounts Team. Abby Kingsmore (pictured) joins as Account Executive and Becca Fox as…
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“In Flux” to open at GCCA’s Main Gallery
May 24, 2022
Exhibition begins First Friday, June 3rd, 2022 Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) is excited to announce the opening of their Main Gallery exhibition, In Flux. The exhibition features the…
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Expanded customer base, increased staff, and record sales top off a monumental fifth year
May 23, 2022
BRB Trading Post, LLC, your local tractor and lawn equipment leader, announced its fifth anniversary for the Greer location. The Greer store, which opened with a team of two in…
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Greenville Literacy Association receives grant to expand training and career counseling
May 23, 2022
Greenville Literacy Association (GLA) received a grant on May 19, 2022 from Greenville Women Giving to expand its Training and Career Counselor role to ensure more of its students can…
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DHEC supports CDC recommendation on COVID-19 boosters for ages 5-11
May 23, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Thursday, May 19 it is recommending COVID-19 booster shots for ages 5-11 at least five months after their initial vaccine series.…
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Graham submits funding requests for South Carolina Energy & Water projects
May 23, 2022
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) submitted the following member-directed spending requests for Energy and Water projects in South Carolina. Graham made the requests to the Senate Appropriations Committee, on…
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United Community Mortgage Services adds Jamie Pimentel as Regional Sales Manager
May 23, 2022
United Community Bank has announced the addition of industry veteran Jamie Pimentel to its mortgage leadership team in the Upstate. In his role as regional sales manager, Pimentel will utilize…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Melissa Brumbaugh to the Company’s Woodruff Road Office
May 23, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Melissa Brumbaugh has joined the company’s Woodruff Road office as a sales associate. Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Melissa is an award-winning…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Kathy Little to the company’s Anderson office
May 22, 2022Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Kathy Little has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. Kathy Little links her passion for…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Katy Freemon to the company’s Midtown office
May 22, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Katy Freemon has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. All Katy’s life, the main topic…
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Greenville Women Giving awards $517,495
May 22, 2022
Local women’s collective giving organization Greenville Women Giving (GWG) announced it has awarded $517,495 in grant funding to non-profit organizations in Greenville County. To honor the occasion and celebrate GWG’s…
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OTO Development opens new Hampton by Hilton near Yosemite National Park
May 22, 2022
A new Hampton by Hilton has opened its doors in Oakhurst, California. Hampton Inn Oakhurst-Yosemite welcomed its first guests on Thursday, May 19. The property is among a complement of…
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Refreshed Vision for Verdae unveiled with a 10 to 15-year focus on Laurens Road
May 20, 2022
Verdae Development Inc. and Hollingsworth Funds unveiled a bold new outlook for approximately 90 acres of Laurens Road property as Greenville’s next generation destination. The refreshed vision aims to create…
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Rebuild Upstate receives $100,000 grant from Greenville Women Giving
May 20, 2022
Greenville Women Giving, a philanthropic women’s collective giving organization, has awarded Rebuild Upstate with a two year grant totaling $100,000. The mission of Greenville Women Giving is to work collectively…
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Weyerhaeuser completes acquisition of timberlands in North and South Carolina
May 20, 2022
Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) announced the completion of its acquisition of 80,800 acres of high-quality timberlands in North and South Carolina from a fund managed by Campbell Global for approximately…
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SC SBDC hires David Dougherty as Community Navigator Program Business Consultant
May 19, 2022
The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC), the state’s premier provider of business assistance to small business owners and entrepreneurs, is pleased to announce the hiring of Community…
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GSP receives $5.2 million grant for air cargo infrastructure improvements
May 19, 2022
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $5.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act grant to support infrastructure improvements at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), according to U.S. Secretary…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC awards 95 grants totaling $1.5 Million
May 19, 2022
Over 15 nonprofits in the Midlands receive funding to reduce poverty in South Carolina The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded 95 grants totaling $1.5 million to nonprofit organizations throughout the…
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The Southern Bank acquires Spartanburg property for new holding company headquarters
May 19, 2022Continuing its expansion throughout South Carolina, The Southern Bank announces the acquisition of property at 468 E. Main Street, Spartanburg, S.C. 29302. The Spartanburg location will be the company’s new…
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Part 2—Making Strategic Alliances Work: Proper Strategy and Aligned Structure
May 19, 2022
By Thomas Pietras Bauknight, Pietras, & Stormer, PA. This is part two of our series where we explore the key components of successful strategic alliances. In this article, we’ll…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Brittney Painter to the Company’s Augusta Road Office
May 19, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Brittney Painter has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. Brittney has called the Upstate of South Carolina…
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Infinity welcomes Sharon Kearns and Jimmy Manos
May 19, 2022Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, recently expanded its team with the addition of Sharon Kearns, Graphic Designer, and Jimmy Manos, Social Media Coordinator. “We…
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Trinity Partners facilitates industrial lease in Greenville County
May 19, 2022
Trinity Partners recently facilitated the lease of 535 John Ross Court in Greenville County to Ansco & Associates, LLC. The newly constructed facility consists of 10,000 square feet and will…
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Vietnam POWs coming to Upstate to celebrate 49th Year of Freedom – two events open to the public
May 18, 2022
In just a few weeks a group of more than 80 Vietnam POWs, family and special friends will come to Greenville for their 49thFreedom Reunion. The National Organization of Former…
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Highest Morningstar Rating for WI Fidelis 10-year risk-adjusted performance
May 18, 2022
Wallick Investments, LLC’s separately managed account composite, WI Fidelis, received a 5-Star Morningstar RatingTM for 10-year risk-adjusted performance among 112 Mid-Cap Blend products as of March 31, 2022. Only the…
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Golden Career Strategies President Stacey Bevill earns Professional Certified Coach credential from International Coach Federation
May 18, 2022
Stacey Bevill, Owner and President of Golden Career Strategies, recently earned the prestigious Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation from the International Coach Federation (ICF). ICF offers the only independent and…
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Hartness announces Tori Wallace-Babcock as Development Manager
May 18, 2022
Hartness announced Tori Wallace-Babcock as development manager. In this role, Wallace-Babcock will lead all critical aspects of the development process, from inception through construction completion, for every project within the…
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The ART of Real Estate welcomes Steely Walker as Executive Coordinator
May 18, 2022
The ART of Real Estate announced that Steely Walker has joined the team as their new Executive Coordinator. Steely moved to Columbia from Atlanta, GA in 2012 to attend the…
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Hughes Agency welcomes Katie Kelley as Account Executive
May 18, 2022
Hughes Agency, a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising, and event management firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Katie Kelley as Account Executive. Kelley brings over six years of…
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Greenville Scottish Games announces Royal Highland Fusilier Guard
May 18, 2022The Greenville Scottish Games has announced the 2022 Royal Highland Fusilier Honor Guard team for 2022. The Royal Highland Fusiliers are the most decorated unit in the British Army, and…
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