Girl Scouts, PalmettoPride, and S.C. Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette announce statewide campaign
April 21, 2022
Kickoff Planned for Earth Day 2022 Girl Scouts across South Carolina and PalmettoPride announce a statewide litter prevention campaign for Earth Day 2022. The three-day campaign will kick off on…
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Palmetto Gourmet Foods expanding operations in Saluda County
April 21, 2022
$11.6 million investment to create 73 new jobs Palmetto Gourmet Foods, Inc. (Palmetto Gourmet Foods), a producer of innovative, sustainable ramen noodles, today announced plans to expand its operations in Saluda…
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U-Haul supports local business in Spartanburg
April 21, 2022
U-Haul Company of South Carolina, Inc. is pleased to announce that I-85 Storage signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Spartanburg community. I-85 Storage at 401 Gossett…
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United Community Bank ranked in top ten on Forbes list of World’s Best Banks
April 21, 2022
United Community Bank has been ranked in the top 10 of the “World’s Best Banks” according to the 2022 list published by Forbes in collaboration with market research firm Statista.…
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OTO Development rebrands Cocoa Beach Hotel, Restaurant
April 21, 2022
The “newest” hotel in Cocoa Beach, Florida, enjoys a long history of welcoming visitors to the Space Coast. The city’s DoubleTree by Hilton — originally built in 1987 and extensively…
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TIVA Building Products Corp. establishing operations in Barnwell County
April 21, 2022
$8.3 million investment to create 122 new jobs TIVA Building Products Corp., a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) decking company, today announced plans to establish operations in Barnwell County. The company’s $8.3…
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Miss Emily’s Oak
April 20, 2022
By Tom Poland She planted the oak some sixty-eight years ago. Miss Emily was around twenty-six then. The years passed, the tree grew, and today it’s a setting Normal…
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Tony MacDonald joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg
April 20, 2022
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Tony MacDonald to its Spartanburg office as residential agent. Tony is originally from Massachusetts, but recently moved to the Upstate with his wife, an equine…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine recent transactions
April 20, 2022
Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers Represent Local Real Estate Transactions (April 20, 2022) – Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following…
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Carter P.C. expands office in Asheville with help from Colliers | South Carolina office team
April 20, 2022
Asheville, NC / Greenville, SC – Colliers | South Carolina’s office brokerage team of Brantley Anderson, CCIM, Taylor Allen, SIOR, CCIM and Bailey Tollison represented Carter, P.C. in the lease…
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Urban Wren & the Greenville Drive announce newest addition to city’s West End
April 20, 2022
The Bellwether to be an elevated, family-friendly public house steps from Fluor Field Urban Wren, a standout within Greenville’s thriving culinary scene, along with the Greenville Drive, announced today the…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces State receives $86.5 million in tobacco settlement funds
April 20, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the State secured $86,543,749.93 in its share of the annual tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (“MSA”) Payment. In 1998, the Attorney General’s…
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Parish House CDC to host charrette for Newtown Community Revitalization
April 20, 2022
Parish House Community Development Corporation will start gathering public input for the transformative revitalization of the historic Newtown Community with a kickoff meeting on April 26 followed by three days…
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Carolina Handling is a Raymond Dealer of Distinction for 31st consecutive year
April 20, 2022
For the 31st consecutive year, Carolina Handling has been named a Dealer of Distinction by The Raymond Corporation, an annual award recognizing the material handling products manufacturer’s top performers. The…
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Symrise Pet Food expanding operations in Greenwood County
April 20, 2022
$65.5 million investment will create 65 new jobs Symrise Pet Food, a global leader in the pet food industry, announced plans to expand operations in Greenwood County by building a…
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Government charge cards require stringent oversight
April 20, 2022
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller Government procurement cards, known as p-cards, are intended to streamline routine purchases such as for office supplies and small dollar items. Functioning like credit cards…
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Society of CIC honors Rudy Painter for 35 years of dedicated leadership
April 19, 2022
Rudy Painter, CIC, Division Executive for Countybanc Insurance was recently recognized for professional leadership and advanced knowledge by the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors. Painter was awarded a certificate of…
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SC Military Community Hiring Fair – May 10-11
April 19, 2022
SC Military Community Hiring Fair Virtual and In-Person May 10-11 SC Future Makers, SC Department of Veterans Affairs, SC Department of Commerce, and other statewide partners will host a SC…
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Senior Krista Just, first Furman woman to receive commission as Army infantry officer
April 19, 2022
Furman University Army ROTC cadets wake at zero dark thirty for hour-long physical fitness drills three times a week. They take a three-hour, hands-on tactical lab once a week, march…
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BASF sponsors Clemson Be A T.I.G.E.R. Field Day, science experiments for kids
April 19, 2022
BASF’s site in Seneca sponsored and participated in Clemson University’s “Be A T.I.G.E.R. Field Day” on April 9, a free youth event created and organized by Clemson student-athletes. This annual…
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Schoen and Martin named to Forbes’ list of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
April 18, 2022
Craigen Schoen, CFP®, and Trey Martin, CRPS®, AIF®, WMS, were among the Raymond James-affiliated advisors named to the Forbes list of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors. The list, which recognizes advisors from…
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Kelley Engineering expanding operations in Anderson County
April 18, 2022
$6 million investment to create 80 new jobs Kelley Engineering, a premier designer and manufacturer of custom automation equipment, today announced plans to expand operations in Anderson County. The company’s…
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USC Upstate celebrates investiture of Bennie L. Harris, Ph.D., as fifth Chancellor
April 18, 2022
Harris brings transformational leadership to elevate USC’s campus in Spartanburg, inspiring young people to change the world University of South Carolina Upstate hosted an historic investiture ceremony on Friday morning…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names march Circle of Excellence recipients
April 18, 2022
Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from March through the Circle of Excellence program. The Circle of Excellence distinction is awarded to agents within the company’s…
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Marci Masitto joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
April 18, 2022
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Marci Masitto to its Greenville office as residential agent. Having lived in the Upstate for nearly 30 years, Marci has seen first-hand the immense growth…
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As weather warms, DHEC cautions citizens on potential dangers of algal blooms
April 18, 2022
As swimmers and boaters begin to enjoy the warmer weather on South Carolina’s lakes and rivers, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) cautions citizens to be aware…
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The ART of Real Estate welcomes Leslye Park as Associate Agent
April 18, 2022
The ART of Real Estate announces that Leslye Park has joined their Greenville Studio as an Associate Agent. Before entering the world of real estate, Park was a teacher where…
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Helping Our Service Members During Military Saves Month
April 17, 2022
By South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis I always look forward to recognizing and promoting the annual observance of Financial Literacy Month in April. As State Treasurer, I enjoy providing our…
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Milliken & Company CEO joins National Association of Manufacturers Board of Directors
April 14, 2022
Diversified manufacturer Milliken & Company announced that its President and CEO, Halsey Cook, was elected to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Manufacturers (“NAM”) this month. Cook,…
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Greenville Triumph SC promotes Stacey Wise to Senior Director of Ticketing
April 14, 2022
The Greenville Triumph SC announced the promotion of front office staff member Stacey Wise to Senior Director of Ticketing. Wise previously served as Director of Ticketing, and is responsible for…
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Owens Insurance Agency promotes Sandra Johnson to Director of Operations
April 14, 2022
Owens Insurance Agency, an independent insurance agency with a 70-year presence in the Upstate, has promoted Sandra Johnson, CISR, INS, SM, to Director of Operations. Johnson serves as the point…
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Greenville Area Parkinson Society hosting Member Celebration on April 23
April 14, 2022
The Greenville Area Parkinson Society (GAPS) will be hosting a Member Celebration event later this month as a cap to its spring fundraising drive. The celebration will be a picnic-style…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC names Donna Waites new president
April 14, 2022The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has named Donna L. Waites as its new president effective July 2022. Waites will take over for retiring leader, Tom Keith. “Waites is a proven leader and…
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Colliers | South Carolina and LCK announce 2021 company awards
April 14, 2022
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina and LCK presented 2021 awards at the company’s annual celebration which was held at Riverbanks Zoo on…
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Residential program for SC human trafficking survivors opens second safe home in partnership with Upstate Faith Community
April 14, 2022
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and Jasmine Road announced today the opening of a second safe house, an expansion of the first long-term residential restoration program for human trafficking…
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South Carolina ETV’s ‘Downing of a Flag’ nominated for Peabody Award
April 14, 2022
Chosen out of 1,300 entries, the documentary is one of 60 nominated for prestigious award Downing of a Flag, a two-hour, two-part documentary film that focuses on the history of…
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Stacey Mills tapped to lead Greenville Racial Equity and Economic Mobility (REEM) Commission
April 13, 2022
Upstate pastor and community leader brings impactful leadership to harness power of education and opportunity to tackle racial inequity in Greenville The Greenville Racial Equity and Economic Mobility (REEM) Commission…
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BASF graduates first apprentice cohort, begins second cohort and opens positions for 16 more apprentices
April 13, 2022
BASF Seneca recently celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of production technician apprentices, immediately began its second cohort, and then opened an additional 15 apprentice positions. The seven graduates…
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LS3P merges with two North Carolina firms
April 13, 2022
LS3P announced mergers with two North Carolina architecture firms: TFF Architects & Planners, LLP of Greensboro, NC and PFA Architects, P.A., of Asheville, NC. The mergers expand LS3P’s footprint in…
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Turner Padget continues expansion across its South Carolina footprint
April 13, 2022
COLUMBIA/FLORENCE/GREENVILLE, S.C. – Turner Padget announced the additions of Charles S. Gwynne, Jr., of counsel, to the firm’s Columbia office, Christopher D. Scalzo, of counsel, to the firm’s Greenville office…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs Convention of the States bill into law, issues signing statement
April 13, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today signed into law H. 3205, Convention of the States, and issued a signing statement. “Efforts to rein in federal spending and reduce the national debt have repeatedly met…
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Fuyao Glass America announces major expansion in Greenville County
April 13, 2022
$34.5 million investment adds 121 new jobs at Fountain Inn location Fuyao Glass America Inc., a venture of China-based Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. (Fuyao Group), today announced plans…
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Autonomous vehicle company Argo AI establishing operations in Greenville County
April 13, 2022
$2.6 million investment expected to create 40 new jobs Argo AI (Argo), a global autonomy products and services company, will establish a test facility in Greenville County. The company’s $2.6 million…
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Tommy Young posthumously honored with lifetime achievement award during USC Upstate’s annual Founders Day celebration
April 12, 2022Spartanburg County Commission for Higher Education bestows its highest honor upon late community leader and education advocate, unveils portrait Thomas R. “Tommy” Young III was posthumously honored Monday with the…
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Nick Nicholson re-elected as Managing Director of Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
April 12, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Nick Nicholson has been re-elected as the firm’s Managing Director. “It is an honor to continue serving as Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Managing Director,” said…
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Fuyao Glass America Inc. expanding operations in Greenville County
April 12, 2022
$34.5 million investment to create 121 new jobs Fuyao Glass America Inc., a venture of China-based Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. (Fuyao Group), today announced plans to expand its…
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United Community Bank ranks #1 in Customer Satisfaction with Consumer Banking in the Southeast, 8 out of 9 Years
April 12, 2022
United Community Bank announced it once again ranked Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Consumer Banking in the Southeast according to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study℠. This…
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Fuyao Glass America announces major expansion in Greenville County, SC
April 12, 2022
Fuyao Glass America Inc., a venture of China-based Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. (Fuyao Group), announced plans to expand its operations in Greenville County, S.C. The company’s $34.5 million…
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Harvest Hope is asking the community to spring into action
April 12, 2022
Harvest Hope Food Bank invites local communities to join them during the month of April and take action to raise awareness of people facing hunger across South Carolina through their…
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Tickets for Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta on sale now
April 12, 2022
The Upstate’s premier festival honoring the combination of tequila and tacos is back with a new location and a new date. The 2022 Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta will be held…
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