Chris Spencer joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
May 17, 2022
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Chris Spencer to its Greenville office as a residential agent. Chris has lived in the Upstate since 2009 and has enjoyed seeing the area’s growth…
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Spartanburg Community College concurrent enrollment program becomes first in South Carolina to receive NACEP accreditation
May 17, 2022
Today, Spartanburg Community College announced its concurrent enrollment program has received full accreditation from the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) Accreditation Commission, the nation’s only accrediting body for…
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PTC Horticulture Director earns arborist credential
May 17, 2022
As a conscientious and devoted educator, Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Horticulture Program Director Daniel Greenwell teaches not just the “how” or the “when” but the “why” of every landscape practice.…
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SK Strategies unveils diverse, regional partnerships
May 17, 2022
Sam Konduros Reactivates SC-Based Consulting Firm Konduros Undertakes New Strategic Roles with Southeast Life Sciences, the United States Performance Center, and Good Growth Capital SK Strategies LLC (SKS), the Greenville-based specialized consulting firm initially…
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Greenville Area Parkinson Society’s Kamber Parker named Young Professional of the Year
May 17, 2022
The Greenville Area Parkinson Society’s interim Executive Director Kamber Parker has been named Young Professional of the Year by the Greenville Chamber. Parker has been the Greenville Area Parkinson Society’s…
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SC Mental Health State Director to testify before US Senate Special Committee
May 17, 2022
Kenneth Rogers, MD, state director of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH), will testify before the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging at 10:00 am. on Thursday,…
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SCATCC announces 2022 award winners
May 17, 2022
The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners (SCATCC) announces the selection of its 2022 award winners. Commissioner Leadership, Garry Powers, Midlands Technical College Honors an individual who has made…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Dr. Brian Blank, Ember Modern Medicine
May 17, 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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Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® elects David Lockwood of Colliers | South Carolina as incoming President-Elect
May 16, 2022
David Lockwood, CRE, CCIM, SIOR, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Colliers | South Carolina, was recently elected by the Global Board of Directors of the Society of…
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Natasha Pitts hired as Greenville Chamber Vice President of Diversity and Economic Inclusion
May 16, 2022
The Greenville Chamber has hired Natasha Pitts to serve as Vice President of Diversity and Economic Inclusion. In this role, she will lead and implement the Chamber’s Diversity and Economic…
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Kopis hosting Blood Drive on May 24
May 16, 2022
Leading software developer Kopis will be hosting a blood drive next week at its downtown office. “Kopis is more than a business. We value serving our community and giving back…
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South Carolina ETV receives four Southeast EMMY nominations
May 16, 2022
Awards recognize some of the greatest television work in the Southeast The Regional Southeast EMMY® Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) recently announced nominations for…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces National 529 Day observance with PalmettoBaby Grants
May 16, 2022
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis kicked off the upcoming National 529 College Savings Day by announcing that South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan will provide privately-funded $529 grants to every baby…
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Three Upstate residents honored by Sherman College of Chiropractic
May 16, 2022
Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg has honored three local residents and college employees with awards. Dr. Jaime Browning of Simpsonville, SC, has been named Chiropractor of the Year; Dr.…
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Mary Katherine joins FinTrust Capital Advisors as Financial Planner
May 16, 2022
FinTrust Capital Advisors is pleased to announce that Mary Katherine (MK) Glassman has joined the Company as a Financial Planner. A graduate of The University of Georgia, MK majored in…
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Colliers Report: Greenville-Spartanburg’s multifamily deliveries keep pace with demand
May 16, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2022 Greenville-Spartanburg Multifamily Market Highlights Over the past year, quarterly deliveries have kept pace with demand. Overall there were 3,752 units delivered…
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Carolina Handling honors veterans, first responders with BMW Charity Pro-Am sponsorship, golf bag giveaway
May 16, 2022Veterans and first responders not only will have a VIP view of the BMW Charity Pro-Am from the Carolina Handling Military Skybox, but also the chance to win a Burton…
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LS3P’S Greenville office recognizes outstanding team members
May 16, 2022
LS3P congratulates eleven Greenville team members who were recently recognized for exemplary efforts. Architect Bryan Beerman, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA and Senior Interior Designer Whitney Grove, LEED AP were recognized…
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African American Male Scholars Initiative recognizes student achievement
May 16, 2022The African American Male Scholars Initiative (AAMSI) at Greenville Technical College celebrated achievements of the group’s members in an awards presentation on May 4. Among the awards presented were 22…
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Upcountry History Museum presents iconic AP Vietnam War photos
May 13, 2022Iconic images are a powerful part of the collective memory of the Vietnam War, and the Associated Press produced a vivid visual narrative of the human story of the conflict…
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Tighe sworn in as President of the South Carolina Bar
May 13, 2022
Columbia attorney J. Hagood Tighe took office as president of the South Carolina Bar on May 12. He was sworn in by U.S. District Court Judge J. Michelle Childs during…
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National Wild Turkey Federation announces leadership transitions
May 13, 2022
EDGEFIELD, SC – The National Wild Turkey Federation today announced that Becky Humphries, its CEO since 2017, will retire in February 2023 as the organization celebrates its 50th anniversary. To succeed her, the…
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Core Spaces and Tom Winkopp Development form joint venture to develop Clemson student village at The Pier
May 12, 2022One of the Largest Off-Campus Student Development Projects Will Include 4,000 Beds, Beautifully Designed Purpose Built Student Accommodations, State-of-the-Art Amenities and New Walkable Downtown Location Chicago-based Core Spaces (“Core”), a…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd employees raise over $10k for the Upstate American Heart Association
May 12, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that the firm’s employees raised over $10,000 for the American Heart Association as part of this year’s Upstate Heart Walk. Reid Sherard,…
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Bon Secours Mercy Health introduces Accrete Health Partners
May 12, 2022
Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH), one of the 20 largest health systems in the United States and the fifth-largest Catholic health system in the country, has announced the launch of…
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Trison Wells establishing operations in Colleton County
May 12, 2022
$1.2 million investment to create 35 new jobs Trison Wells, a consumer products manufacturer, announced plans to establish operations in Colleton County. The company’s $1.2 million investment will create 35…
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Rediscovering An Old Friend
May 12, 2022
By Tom Poland March 3rd is a day I’ll long remember. A bit earlier I had given a talk to the Kiwanis Club at the Darlington Country Club. Returning home…
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Spartanburg Community College announces three new commission members
May 12, 2022Spartanburg Community College is pleased to announce the addition of Mrs. Katherine O’Neill, Mr. Charlie King, and Mr. Carter Smith as official members of the Spartanburg County Commission for Technical…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation hosts Bingo Bash on May 22 at Carolina Bauernhaus in West End Village
May 12, 2022
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs for individuals with disabilities, is hosting Bingo Bash, a free outdoor event at Carolina Bauernhaus in…
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Proud Mary Theatre gets the beat with Head Over Heels musical by The Go-Go’s
May 12, 2022
Proud Mary Theatre Company presents the Upstate premiere of the bold new musical comedy Head Over Heels the Dance Party-Rock Show-Musical Comedy of the Summer for seven performances only June…
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Vivian Yhap joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
May 11, 2022
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Vivian Yhap to its Greenville office as a residential agent. Vivian grew up in South Carolina and has lived in the Upstate for over 12…
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Corporate/securities attorney Eric Graben joins Nelson Mullins in Greenville, S.C.
May 11, 2022
Experienced corporate/securities attorney Eric Graben has joined Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Greenville, S.C. office as a partner. He joins from Wyche Law Firm, where he was a member.…
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Community invited on special tour of Giti Tire’s Richburg plant
May 11, 2022
Chester County students experienced drifting Giti Tire, one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers, welcomed the community to its plant in Richburg, South Carolina on Monday. High school students from…
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Spartanburg Water’s Alex Grubbs receives Fog Leader of the Year Award
May 11, 2022
Alex Grubbs, Spartanburg Water Compliance Specialist, recently received the “FOG Leader of the Year” Award from the Blue Ridge Foot Hills District of the Water Environmental Association of South Carolina…
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Spartanburg Water’s Mike Russell honored with State Quarter Century Operator Award
May 11, 2022
Long time Spartanburg Water wastewater treatment operator Mike Russell was recently honored with the “Quarter Century Operator” Award at the annual Water Environment Association of South Carolina (WEASC) Operator’s Conference.…
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Spartanburg Northside Initiative receives Riley Institute’s OneSouthCarolina Partners in Progress Award
May 11, 2022
The initiative was recognized at a special forum in Columbia for advancing social and economic progress in South Carolina. The Spartanburg Northside Initiative (SNI) received the inaugural OneSouthCarolina Partners in…
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Women Giving for Spartanburg announces 2022 grant awards
May 11, 2022
On Monday May 2, 2022 Women Giving for Spartanburg (WGFS) announced the 2022 grant awards totalling $141,000. The organization, a special project of the Spartanburg County Foundation, kicked-off their 15th…
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South Carolina teen birth rate declines, but disparities remain
May 11, 2022
Although South Carolina’s national teen birth ranking hasn’t changed, the state saw an 11 percent decrease in the teen (ages 15-19; all references to teens are for the 15-19 age…
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GSSM accepting applications for Residential and STEM Foundations Programs
May 11, 2022
GSSM Accepting Applications For Residential and STEM Foundations ProgramsHartsville, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) is still accepting applications for its Residential and STEM Foundations.…
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Filing season recap, plus how to make next year’s tax season a breeze
May 11, 2022
From January through April 29, more than 2.2 million state Individual Income Tax returns were filed in South Carolina. Approximately 95% of returns filed by that date were filed electronically.…
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PTC and UofSC join forces to boost cardiovascular technology workforce
May 11, 2022
A new partnership between Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and the University of South Carolina (UofSC) aims to strengthen heart healthcare and the workforce that supports it. Officials from PTC and…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs legislation to strengthen S.C. foster care
May 11, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) Director Michael Leach and members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill signing of H.…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on the confirmation of Eden Hendrick as next DJJ executive director
May 11, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement on the confirmation of Eden Hendrick as the next executive director of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice: “DJJ has made…
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Craig Gaulden Davis shapes Greenville for 65 years, names new leadership
May 11, 2022
Craig Gaulden Davis (CGD), a regional architecture and interior design firm, has been shaping the landscape of Greenville through community-focused projects for 65 years. Recognized recently for design of the…
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Infinity Marketing named a Top Workplace in South Carolina
May 11, 2022
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is proud to announce it has been named a Top Workplace in South Carolina for 2022 by Integrated Media Publishing…
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SCPRSA celebrates the best in public relations at the 2022 Mercury Awards ceremony
May 11, 2022
On Thursday, April 28, the South Carolina chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) honored the best and brightest in the state’s public relations industry with the 31st…
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SC Bar’s Young Lawyer Division partners with local organizations across South Carolina to raise money for regional food banks
May 11, 2022
The South Carolina Bar’s Young Lawyers Division (YLD) is partnering with Harvest Hope Food Bank, Lowcountry Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, Golden Harvest Food Bank and Feeding…
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Amy Alcott & Friends Women’s Clinic and Luncheon to highlight golf for women in business, give back to Upstate SC
May 11, 2022
The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX is pleased to announce the inaugural Amy Alcott & Friends Women’s Clinic and Luncheon. This special event will be held June 8th…
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Hartness expands agriculture efforts with phase II of The Hartness Farm
May 11, 2022
Hartness, an award-winning urban village founded by the Hartness family and located on Greenville’s Eastside, is pleased to announce the launch of phase II of The Hartness Farm. Located within…
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Countybank Foundation awards scholarships to Lander and PTC students
May 11, 2022
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently awarded scholarships to Lander University and Piedmont Technical College (PTC) students. The Countybank Foundation annually provides scholarships to…
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