Experience Columbia launches new website for locals, stakeholders
May 11, 2022
Experience Columbia SC launched its new industry website today – columbiasctourism.com – showcasing how the organization promotes the Columbia region as a tourist destination. The website expounds upon the sister…
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B3 Strength and Performance raises funds for Greenville Area Parkinson Society
May 11, 2022
On April 30, B3 Strength and Performance hosted the first “PR for Parkinson’s Competition” with all proceeds benefiting the Greenville Area Parkinson Society (GAPS). Local gyms and B3 Strength and…
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Regional Management Corp. raises over $100,000 in support of the American Heart Association Upstate Heart Walk
May 11, 2022
GREENVILLE, SC – Regional Management Corp. (NYSE: RM), a diversified consumer finance company, announced that it raised more than $100,000 in support of the American Heart Association (AHA) Upstate Heart…
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Mount Ariel Chapter DAR garners state, regional awards
May 11, 2022
The Mount Ariel Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has received individual and chapter honors for its work on behalf of the State Society and veterans…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Jacklyn Edwards to the company’s midtown office
May 11, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Jacklyn Edwards has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Jacklyn, although not native to Easley,…
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Wallace Lightsey ranked as the number one attorney in South Carolina by Super Lawyers
May 11, 2022
Super Lawyers, a publication recognizing outstanding lawyers, has ranked Wallace Lightsey as the number one attorney in South Carolina. Lightsey’s recognition as the leading attorney in the state follows the…
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Local Northwestern Mutual Financial Advisor awarded $15,000 grant to benefit Greenville County Foster Parent Association
May 11, 2022
Each year, Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial services company, recognizes the leadership of its financial advisors who are making a difference in their own communities through exemplary volunteerism. As part…
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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 10, 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 the Carolinas…
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Hill Electric promotes two to project management positions
May 10, 2022
Belton Locals Drew Little and Mike Ryan Assume New Roles Hill Electric Company, a premier industrial electrical contractor based in the Upstate, today announced two promotions: Drew Little and Mike…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Bruce Johnson, Stomagienics
May 10, 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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Ameris Bank contributes $250,000 of support to South Carolina business innovation
May 9, 2022
Ameris Bank announces a $250,000 contribution to the South Carolina Research Authority’s (SCRA) Industry Partnership Fund (IPF) to help promote innovation throughout the state. The contribution is tied for the…
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SCBIO and Midlands Technical College debut new biopharma certificate program to develop talent for life sciences
May 9, 2022
In recognition of the importance of adding talented workers for the booming life sciences industry in South Carolina, Midlands Technical College is the first in the state to launch the…
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Flock and Rally earns five marketing and communications industry awards
May 9, 2022
Flock and Rally, the women-owned integrated communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, recently earned a Mercury Award and two Silver Wing Awards from the S.C. Public Relations…
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Bon Secours recognizes National Stroke Awareness Month in May
May 9, 2022
Encourages FAST action following onset of symptoms About every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke – a leading cause of death and disability. So, Bon Secours is observing…
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JNO Tech Accelerator Group welcomes Logicle founder as managing partner
May 9, 2022
The JNO Tech Accelerator Group, a startup accelerator based in Nashville TN, has added Dr. Jonathan Fowler as a managing partner. Dr. Fowler is the founder & CEO Logicle Analytics…
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Hartness announces the return of Fresh Fridays at Hartness
May 9, 2022
Hartness, the award-winning 449-acre urban village located on Greenville’s Eastside, announced the return of Fresh Fridays at Hartness on May 13th and June 10th. Fresh Fridays at Hartness will see…
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ScanSource leaders recognized as CRN’s 2022 Women of the Channel
May 9, 2022
ScanSource, Inc., a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Nell Alverson, Courtney Cox, Stephanie Mays and…
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Greenville Technical College celebrates graduates at commencement
May 9, 2022
Commencement for Greenville Technical College graduates was held at the Greenville Convention Center on Friday, May 6. Included were 318 participants (additional students graduated but did not participate), 13 military…
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For National Women’s Health Week, DHEC reminds women to prioritize their health and wellbeing
May 9, 2022
Staying up to date on routine appointments and starting healthy habits can make lasting improvements to overall health During National Women’s Health Week (May 8-14), the South Carolina Department of…
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Jim Cook named SCEDA Local Developer of the Year
May 9, 2022
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) awarded Jim Cook, executive director of the Cherokee County Development Board, its Local Developer of the Year award during the 2022 SCEDA Annual…
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DHEC celebrates South Carolina’s hospitals and dedicated healthcare workers during National Hospital Week
May 9, 2022
As National Hospital Week (May 8-14) is recognized across the country, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) praises South Carolina’s hospitals and healthcare workers for their courageous…
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Join the Plishing Challenge
May 9, 2022
Let’s go fishing and help clean up our waterways! The South Carolina Wildlife Federation is launching a new initiative called the SCWF Plishing Challenge to encourage people to go fishing…
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Greer Relief announces first ever Greer Relief Week
May 9, 2022
From May 14th – May 21st, Greer Relief will be hosting the first ever Greer Relief Week. They have partnered with local businesses, restaurants, and organizations to raise funds for…
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Brooke Miller joins Crawford as Public Relations Account Executive
May 9, 2022
Crawford, a full-service strategic marketing agency based in Greenville, recently welcomed Brooke Miller as public relations account executive. In this role, Miller will work closely with Crawford clients to support…
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Infinity welcomes Madi Kwiatkowski and Ryan Fleming
May 9, 2022Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, recently expanded its team with the addition of Madi Kwiatkowski, Media Buyer, and Ryan Fleming, Media Coordinator. “We’re always excited…
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Colliers Report: Robust hotel activity continues into 2022
May 9, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2022 South Carolina Hotel Robust hotel activity continues into 2022 Market Highlights Increasing average daily hotel rates and revenue per available room…
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Kopis named one of the Top Workplaces in South Carolina for 2022
May 6, 2022
Leading software developer Kopis has earned a spot as one of the Top Workplaces in South Carolina for 2022. Not only that, but Kopis also took home the number two…
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Don Gordon talks about the Building OneSouthCarolina Forum and the inaugural Partners in Progress Award
May 6, 2022
On May 10, the Riley Institute at Furman University is hosting its first annual Building OneSouthCarolina forum and presentation of the inaugural OneSouthCarolina Partners in Progress Award. The award recognizes…
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PCT LTD acquires South Carolina Company
May 5, 2022
LITTLE RIVER, SC – PCT LTD (Paradigm Convergence Technologies Corporation), a company focused on acquiring, developing, and providing sustainable, environmentally safe disinfecting, cleaning, and tracking technologies announced today that it…
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An Old Tree, An Old Academy
May 5, 2022
By Tom Poland A Magnolia and a School of Consequence As you top the Edgefield County rise, that fine word “copse” comes to mind. Copse, a small group of…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
May 5, 2022
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston,…
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Mumford Industries, Inc. expanding operations in Greenwood County
May 5, 2022Mumford Industries, Inc. (Mumford Industries), a post-industrial plastics recycling company and producer of Retrieve® sustainable film products, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenwood County. The company is investing $2…
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Clemson University and Prisma Health expand collaboration in aging research, education and community outreach programs
May 5, 2022
Clemson University and Prisma Health celebrate the expansion of their research and clinical collaborations with the opening of new space to accommodate the expanding community research and clinical programs of…
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Creative Builders, Inc. awarded #1 SC Top Workplace
May 5, 2022
CBI is honored to once again be recognized in 2022 as the #1 Top Workplace in the small business category, (businesses with 149 or fewer coworkers), as well as the…
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Deion Jamison of Legacy Early College named 2023 South Carolina Teacher of the Year
May 5, 2022State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced at the annual South Carolina Teacher of the Year Gala that Deion Jamison, an English teacher at Legacy Early College with the South…
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Just Say Something holds Honey Baked Ham Mother’s Day Fundraiser
May 5, 2022
Just Say Something is holding an online, Honey Baked Ham Mother’s Day Fundraiser on Mother’s Day, May 8, 2022 to “Celebrate Moms and Family” sitting down to eat dinner together.…
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United Way of the Piedmont presents Morgan Award to Contec Inc.’s Jack McBride
May 5, 2022
United Way of the Piedmont is pleased to announce Jack McBride as the recipient of this year’s Morgan Award. The award is given annually to a United Way of the…
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Greenville Area Parkinson Society promotes Kamber Parker
May 4, 2022
The Greenville Area Parkinson Society (GAPS) has named Kamber Parker its interim executive director while the nonprofit looks for a permanent hire to fill the position. Parker has been the…
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Biden Administration awards nearly $77 million to expand internet access for dozens of tribes
May 4, 2022
Today, the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that it has awarded 19 grants as part of the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program. Andy Berke, NTIA’s Special…
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Spectrum brings its state-of-the-art network with gigabit broadband and new TV choices to York County
May 4, 2022
Spectrum’s Full Suite of Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice Services Now Available Spectrum today announced the launch of Spectrum Internet Gig and its full suite of services for 55 residential…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson secures over $2 million for consumers deceived by TurboTax
May 4, 2022
AG Wilson Joins All 50 States in Agreement with TurboTax Owner Intuit for Deceiving Low-Income Americans into Paying for Free Tax Services Attorney General Alan Wilson today secured over $2…
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Mumford Industries, Inc. expanding operations in Greenwood County
May 4, 2022
$2 million investment will create 33 new jobs Mumford Industries, Inc. (Mumford Industries), a post-industrial plastics recycling company and producer of Retrieve® sustainable film products, today announced plans to expand operations in…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union promotes Robin Kelly to Assistant Vice President of Compliance
May 4, 2022
SAFE Federal Credit Union announced the promotion of Robin Kelly to Assistant Vice President of Compliance. “Robin Kelly has played an instrumental role in enhancing SAFE’s risk and compliance areas,”…
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Colliers Report: Absorption in 2022 expected to top previous years as new construction delivers
May 4, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2022 Greenville-Spartanburg Industrial Market Highlights Construction prices are rising nationwide, which is in turn pushing rental rates upward. In Greenville-Spartanburg, however, demand…
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FUEL wins SC Public Relations Society of America Mercury Award
May 4, 2022
FUEL, a Greenville, S.C.-based marketing and advertising agency specializing in strategy, branding, and demand generation, received a Mercury Award of Merit from the South Carolina Public Relations Society of America…
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Sherman College Board of Trustees begins presidential search
May 4, 2022
The Sherman College Board of Trustees has taken its first official steps to begin the search for the institution’s sixth president. The Board identified and vetted several search firms to…
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Chapman Cultural Center presents first-ever President’s Choice Youth Art Month Awards
May 4, 2022For the first time ever, Chapman Cultural Center presented participants of the annual Spartanburg County Youth Art Month Exhibit “President’s Choice” awards to celebrate their work. Out of 400 plus…
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Duke Energy caps off monthlong focus on sustainability efforts across South Carolina with $100,000 grant to PowerPlantSC
May 3, 2022
Duke Energy celebrates national Arbor Day by awarding a $100,000 grant to PowerPlantSC, an initiative by the South Carolina Floodwater Commission and the S.C. Tree Farm Committee to help communities…
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Scott Branham of Matrix Construction joins Better Business Bureau Board of Directors
May 3, 2022
Better Business Bureau (BBB®) serving Upstate South Carolina is pleased to announce the addition of Scott Branham, Business Development and Project Manager for Matrix Construction Co., Inc. in Anderson, to…
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Spartanburg Community College and Converse University partner to create new direct-transfer program
May 2, 2022Leadership of Spartanburg Community College and Converse University signed agreements to develop a block transfer program that offers SCC graduates who successfully complete an Associate of Arts or Associate of…
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