Best Lawyers lists twenty-six Gallivan White Boyd attorneys for 2023
August 18, 2022
2023 Best Lawyers in America© Released Twenty-six attorneys have been included in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. With an almost 40-year history of highlighting top legal…
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IMPH releases report and recommendations developed by S.C. experts examining lessons learned from COVID-19
August 18, 2022
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform policy to improve health and health care in South Carolina hosted a…
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Ferns, Nature’s Colonists
August 18, 2022
By Tom Poland Ferns bless us with classic Southern settings but doing so isn’t always easy. Random winds pick up fern spores and scatter them, their destiny determined by…
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41 Upstate leaders selected to become Riley Fellows
August 18, 2022
Over the next five months, they will participate in the Riley Institute’s award-winning Diversity Leaders Initiative before joining a network of more than 2,500 graduates across the state. GREENVILLE, S.C.…
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Todd Turner named Chief Executive Officer of OTO Development
August 18, 2022
Todd Turner has been named Chief Executive Officer of OTO Development, taking over the role from fellow co-founder Corry Oakes, who passed away unexpectedly on August 7. Oakes and Turner,…
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33 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Greenville attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers
August 18, 2022
Statewide, 85 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers in their respective practice areas. GREENVILLE, SC – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review…
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Congressman David Trone and June Trone donate $10 million to Furman to support mental fitness, Hillel
August 17, 2022
Congressman David Trone has given $10 million to Furman University, with $8.5 million dedicated to student mental health services and $1.5 million to support Furman’s Hillel, the Jewish Student Association.…
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The Southern Bank announces Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending for the Spartanburg branch
August 17, 2022
The Southern Bank announces the hiring of a new Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending for the Spartanburg, S.C. branch opening at the end of the year, David Ward. Ward…
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Colliers announces call for offers on rare Seneca development opportunity
August 17, 2022
Sealed bids due October 3, 2022 Colliers is now accepting offers for 1810 Sandifer Boulevard on U.S. Highway 123, a rare ±148-acre development opportunity. Located in the most populated…
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Bon Secours Wellness Arena and the Greenville Police Department to hold a Fill the Cruisers back to school supply drive
August 17, 2022
Bon Secours Wellness Arena and the Greenville Police Department are teaming up with the Greenville County Resource Officers to fill police cruisers with back-to-school items for local schools. Stop by…
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Chapman Cultural Center announces expansion of its grants and funding opportunities
August 17, 2022Chapman Cultural Center announced the expansion of its various grant programs as of July 1, 2022, including changes to its General Operating Support Grant application process. In order to better…
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Blink Book Review #11: A Double Dose – “Enough Already” by Valerie Bertinelli and “Back to the Prairie” by Melissa Gilbert
August 17, 2022
This is the eleventh in a series of summer “Blink Book Reviews” by Reba Hull Campbell My recent beach reading consisted of memoirs by two actresses from my childhood…
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Contemporary Print Collective’s “Unmasked” to open at GCCA’s Community Gallery
August 17, 2022
Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) in association with the Contemporary Print Collective is excited to announce the opening of the new Community Gallery exhibition, Unmasked. The exhibition features the…
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EMPLOYERS® named workers’ compensation carrier of choice by South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association
August 17, 2022
EMPLOYERS®, America’s small business insurance specialist®, has been named workers’ compensation carrier of choice by the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA). Qualifying SCRLA members can now access a variety…
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OTO Development opens AC Hotel by Marriott in Bethesda MD
August 17, 2022AC Hotels by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, has opened the doors to its newest hotel in the heart of downtown Bethesda, Maryland, bringing the…
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Kelly Gregory joins Riley Institute as Director for Public Education Partnerships and Projects
August 16, 2022
The Riley Institute at Furman University has appointed a new staff member who will focus on advancing evidence-based public education practices in South Carolina by cultivating statewide partnerships and drawing…
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Air Compressor Services ranks No. 3718 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 annual list
August 16, 2022
With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 136% Percent, Air Compressor Services Receives Ranking No. 3718 Among America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies Today, Inc.revealed that Air Compressor Services (ACS) is No. 3,718 on…
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GreenWood, Inc. adds Derrick Shifflett to project leadership role
August 16, 2022
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces the addition of Derrick Shifflett as project site leader in Elkton, Virginia. Derrick brings extensive construction/maintenance leadership experience gained…
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Annual ‘Wake Up with Rebuild’ event to take place this fall
August 16, 2022
“Securing our Foundation” will be the theme of Rebuild Upstate’s annual informational event for the Greenville Community. Wake Up with Rebuild is a free, informational event offering the opportunity to…
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Infinity Marketing promotes four media team members
August 16, 2022
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is proud to name Ryan Boger as Media Specialist and Bryant Buffington, Madison Creech and Heather Sexton as Media Buyers.…
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Nominations now open for the 2022 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics
August 15, 2022
At the core of a better business is trust, and Better Business Bureau® of the Upstate is excited to introduce you to the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics celebrating businesses…
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9Round Fitness announces 2022-2023 Franchise Advisory Council Members
August 15, 2022
9Round, the world’s largest kickboxing franchise, announced today the franchisees selected to serve on the company’s 2022-2023 Franchise Advisory Council (“FAC”). The council facilitates constructive, open and two-way communication between…
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BenchMark Physical Therapy opens Fort Mill-Doby’s Bridge outpatient clinic
August 15, 2022
BenchMark Physical Therapy opened an outpatient clinic today at 908 Smithfield Way, Suite 104. The Fort Mill-Doby’s Bridge clinic, as it is known, is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday…
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Rainbow International of Greenville SC celebrates Carter Borton’s 15 years of service with the company
August 15, 2022
Carter Borton recently celebrated 15 years of service with Rainbow International of Greenville SC. Carter joined the Rainbow Restoration team in 2007 as an outside sales representative and now has…
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Kennedy to Lead Newberry College’s Financial Aid
August 15, 2022
Newberry College has appointed ‘Lola L. Kennedy, of Columbia, as director of financial aid. Kennedy comes to Newberry College from Allen University, where she also served as financial aid director…
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Bon Secours welcomes 2023 Project SEARCH class
August 15, 2022Class is back in session! Bon Secours welcomed its 2023 Project SEARCH class today. The new interns’ arrival mark the start of our 6th year hosting the program. Together with the…
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David Wood named as President & CEO of the Spartanburg County Historical Association
August 15, 2022
The Board of Directors have named David Wood as the President & CEO of the Spartanburg County Historical Association. As CEO of the SCHA, Wood will direct and oversee the…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
August 15, 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, SC…
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Supporting financial stability for South Carolinians with disabilities
August 15, 2022
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Nearly 800,000 people in South Carolina live with a physical or mental disability. Many of them are able and willing to work, yet our state…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Maria Lambe to the company’s Simpsonville office
August 15, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Maria Lambe has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. Maria has called Greenville home for…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Michelle Harris to the company’s Midtown office
August 15, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Michelle Harris has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Michelle was born and raised in…
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Just Say Something kicks off October with 6th annual Red Ribbon 5K
August 15, 2022
It’s that time of the year again! Just Say Something is starting off the month of October with its 6th annual Red Ribbon 5K at Sugar Creek. Join us on…
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USC Upstate Art Gallery opening September 1st
August 15, 2022
The USC Upstate Art Gallery opened a downtown location at the Chapman Cultural Center this spring. We are pleased to present grand opening events on Thursday, September 1st, 2022 for Yehimi Cambrón: Now…
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Wendy Frans named 2022-23 Greenville County Schools Teacher of the Year
August 15, 2022
Bob Jones University graduate Wendy Frans was recently named the 2022-23 Greenville County Schools Teacher of the Year. The process of selecting ten finalists began last fall when schools selected…
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United Way welcomes new Success Coach and Resource Coordinator, Jennifer Brown
August 12, 2022
United Way of Pickens County welcomed Jennifer Brown as the new Pathways Success Coach and Resource Coordinator. Brown previously served a year with United Way as an AmeriCorps member. As…
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Bon Secours adopts new technology for total knee replacements
August 11, 2022
Expected to Improve Outcomes, Increase Mobility & Help Patients Recover Faster Bon Secours St. Francis Health System has announced its now using the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution, a technology that helps…
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Georgia-Pacific expanding operations in Clarendon County
August 11, 2022
Company investing approximately $40 million Georgia-Pacific, one of the world’s leading makers of tissue, pulp, packaging and building products, today announced plans to expand operations in Clarendon County. The company…
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S.C. senators and representatives oppose proposed shutdown of red snapper fishing
August 11, 2022
NOAA proposal would hurt southeast economy South Carolina’s senators and congressmen co-signed a letter along with colleagues from the southeast asking the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to suspend…
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Newberry College to confer inaugural master’s degrees
August 11, 2022
Newberry College will confer degrees upon its inaugural master’s degree candidates. The commencement exercises will take place Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. at Holland Hall, on the college campus. The…
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South Carolina tax rebates are coming to eligible taxpayers who file returns by October 17
August 11, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) will issue close to one billion dollars in state tax rebates before the end of the year but only to those who have…
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Formosan subterranean termites confirmed in Aiken County
August 11, 2022
Local entomologists recently announced the discovery of Formosan termites for the first time in Aiken County. While subterranean termites are common in the Palmetto State, the Formosan subterranean termite species,…
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What is causing the ongoing labor shortage?
August 11, 2022
In this video, Joseph Von Nessen, Research Economist at the Darla Moore School of Business, talks about what is causing the ongoing labor shortage. What do businesses need to know?…
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Hood Construction welcomes new HR Coordinator
August 10, 2022
Hood Construction announced that Virginia Johnson has joined the team in the role of Human Resources Coordinator. Virginia brings to Hood over 13 years of experience of leadership and team…
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Power:Ed announces new Director
August 10, 2022
Claire Gibbons has been named the Director of Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan, as of June 7, 2022. This fiscal year, Power:Ed will invest $900,000 in South Carolina…
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Bon Secours Mercy Health recognized as Top 10 Company for Executive Women & Best Company for Multicultural Women
August 10, 2022
Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) has received two prestigious national recognitions for its commitment to supporting, developing and promoting women leaders throughout its health system that spans seven states and…
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Greenville Center for Creative Arts names recipients of 2022-23 Brandon Fellowship
August 10, 2022
Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) revealed the incoming class of the Brandon Fellowship at its Annual Showcase on August 5. The Fellowship is a 12-month program that aims to…
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Infinity Marketing promotes Jeanne Morrison and Thomas Broadus
August 10, 2022Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is pleased to announce Jeanne Morrison has been promoted to Director of Digital Strategy and Thomas Broadus has been…
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Local United Ways partner with SC Housing to allocate $11 million to housing stability services across the state
August 10, 2022
$400,000 designated for Cherokee and Union Counties Affordable housing is one of the most critical resources for economically successful communities. Local United Ways and their partners stand ready to provide…
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Blink Book Review #10: “The Splendid Beauty … A Dog and His People” by Rick Bragg
August 10, 2022
This is the tenth in a series of summer “Blink Book Reviews” by Reba Hull Campbell A young friend recently asked me to choose my favorite dog book. I…
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FUEL announces two promotions
August 10, 2022
FUEL – a Greenville, S.C.-based strategic marketing and branding agency – recently announced the promotion of two of its team members. Jackie Maness has been promoted to senior channel marketing…
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