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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LaunchGVL celebrates student interns, awards scholarships
May 18, 2022
Greenville Chamber, Greenville County Schools Partner to Honor LaunchGVL Participants and Present Scholarships LaunchGVL hosted a celebration event on Tuesday, May 17 honoring 2021/2022 student interns and their employers. During…
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Greenville Theatre closes out Welcome Back season with the smash hit musical, Mamma Mia!
May 18, 2022
Greenville Theatre is ecstatic to close out their Welcome Back season with the Broadway smash hit musical, Mamma Mia! Come see this energetic story brought to life like never before on…
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E.A. Sween Company establishing operations in Greenwood County
May 18, 2022
$38 million investment will create 300 new jobs E.A. Sween Company, a leading supplier in the ready-to-eat sandwich industry, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenwood County. The company…
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Logisticus Group receives a a Longevity Award from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association
May 18, 2022
Logisticus Group, a transportation logistics company, received a Longevity Award from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association. SC&RA is an international organization comprised of more than 1,350 members from 46…
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A New Broom Sweeps Clean
May 18, 2022
By Tom Poland “A new broom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows the corners.” Mom pulled out this old saw when a new preacher attempted wholesale change or…
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Sharonview Federal Credit Union selects Upstart for Personal Lending
May 18, 2022INDIAN LAND, SC – Sharonview Federal Credit Union, a top credit union serving over 100,000 members in the Carolinas and nationwide, today announced it has partnered with Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST),…
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S.C. non-profit to lead beach clean-ups along four coastlines on World Ocean Day
May 18, 2022
Two South Carolina beaches, one Hawaiian beach, one beach in the Galapagos to be cleared of debris next month By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Global Eco Adventures (GEA), a Midlands-based…
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Appalachian Development Corporation hires Michael Smith as Vice President
May 18, 2022
Appalachian Development Corporation (ADC) welcomes Michael Smith as their new Vice President. He will be working with banks, lenders, credit unions, and small businesses throughout South Carolina providing the SBA…
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Katy Hardy receives Presidential Medallion for Instructional Excellence
May 17, 2022
Kathleen (Katy) Hardy, program director for the School of Humanities and Social Sciences in Tri-County Technical College’s Arts and Sciences Division, was honored May 6 with the highest award presented…
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Randy Price receives Adjunct Faculty Presidential Award at Tri-County Technical College
May 17, 2022
Randy Price, who has taught for Tri-County Technical College’s welding program for 27 years, received the College’s 2022 Adjunct Faculty Presidential Award May 6. This award is given annually at…
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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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