Price Controls Would Hurt South Carolina Cancer Survivors
July 27, 2022
By Henry Well Executive Director, South Carolina Cancer Alliance Cancer touches each of our lives in one way or another. In South Carolina alone, over 10,800 lives will be taken by…
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CommunityWorks selected to receive $1M investment from Southern First to support small businesses lending throughout South Carolina
July 27, 2022
Southern First Bank has invested 1M in CommunityWorks to support their statewide small business and affordable housing lending. CommunityWorks serves small businesses and affordable housing developers through a variety of…
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State budget includes $10 million initiative to address state’s nursing shortage
July 27, 2022
Last month, the State’s FY22-23 Budget included $10 million in lottery revenue intended to help address a very real impediment to addressing South Carolina’s critical nursing shortage – the nursing…
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Engenius’ CEO and lead web designer selected to judge global web awards
July 26, 2022
Engenius’ CEO Chris Manley and lead web designer Ellison Manley, will judge the 26th Annual Web Marketing Association’s (WMA) Web Awards, an international competition recognizing the best in website development…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter 2022
July 26, 2022
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2022. “I am incredibly proud of…
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Gov. Henry McMaster makes major investment into S.C. workforce
July 26, 2022
Governor Invests $25 Million in Workforce Scholarships for the Future Governor Henry McMaster today announced an additional $25 million investment into Workforce Scholarships for the Future, a program that provides…
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2022 Bourbon for Boobs tickets now on sale
July 26, 2022Event to Benefit Bon Secours St. Francis’ Pearlie Harris Center for Breast Health Save the date for the 2022 Bourbon for Boobs event, a night of food, music, and bourbon…
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OneSpartanburg, Inc. hires Billy Dunlap to enhance Spartanburg’s tourism economy
July 26, 2022
OneSpartanburg, Inc. announces the hire of Billy Dunlap as Chief Tourism Development Officer to lead tourism development efforts on behalf of Spartanburg County and the City of Spartanburg. Dunlap formerly…
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Greenwood County announces approval of mitigation plan
July 26, 2022
Greenwood County is better prepared for disasters with the recent approval of its local hazard mitigation plan – a long-term strategy to reduce the community’s vulnerability to natural disasters. This…
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Landon Bradshaw ‘19 named 2022 Barry M. Goldwater Scholar
July 26, 2022
The Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) alumnus Landon Bradshaw ‘19 was one of the two people named the 2022 Barry M. Goldwater Scholars. The Goldwater Scholarship is the…
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Victoria Grider joins Coldwell Banker Caine as Broker Operations Manager
July 26, 2022
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Victoria Grider to its broker team as Broker Operations Manager. In this role, Victoria will be working alongside the brokers-in-charge, executive team, and experience managers,…
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Emerging Scholars to celebrate its 20th anniversary
July 26, 2022
Emerging Scholars, one of Clemson University’s most impactful outreach programs, is celebrating its 20th anniversary Saturday. Since its founding in 2002, Emerging Scholars has become a flagship program for Clemson…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Tina Zwolinski, skillsgapp
July 25, 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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SunCap breaks ground on largest spec industrial facility in the Greenville market to date, 1-million-square-foot expandable Enterprise 85
July 25, 2022
Greenville-Spartanburg, SC – After years of planning for utility provision, zoning and the assemblage of land parcels needed to make the park a reality, Greenville Enterprise Park is up-and-running in…
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Low-quality patents are a threat for small businesses
July 22, 2022
By Austin Meyer Since founding X-Plane in 1995, a flight simulator that allows pilots to practice without getting in a plane, my work has always been focused on increasing safety…
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Largest entrepreneurial conference in South Carolina set for October
July 21, 2022
guHRoo announces the Seventh Annual Growth Summit guHRoo has announced the Seventh Annual Growth Summit, which is taking place on October 20-21. The Growth Summit is an event for entrepreneurs…
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Carolina Handling launches interactive intralogistics experience
July 21, 2022
Carolina Handling, the exclusive Raymond Solutions and Support Center for South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida’s central time zone, has launched a new online experience called Carolina Handling…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Brandi Porter in Greenville
July 21, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that Brandi Porter has joined the firm’s Greenville office as an associate. Brandi advises clients on real estate-related matters, including drafting and…
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Kopis named one of the Top Workplaces in South Carolina for 2022
July 21, 2022
For the fourth year in a row, Kopis’s dedication to a strong employee environment has earned it a spot as one of the Top Workplaces in South Carolina. The program,…
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Build Carolina welcomes World Finance CEO and President Chad Prashad to its Board of Directors
July 21, 2022
World Finance CEO and President Chad Prashad was recently appointed to the Board of Directors at Build Carolina, a South Carolina-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing the state’s tech community through…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Lisa Stewart to the Company’s Simpsonville Office
July 21, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Lisa Stewart has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. Lisa grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and moved to…
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Blink Book Review #7: “Swimming with the Blowfish: Hootie, Healing and One Hell of a Ride” by Jim Sonefield
July 21, 2022
This is the seventh in a series of summer “Blink Book Reviews” by Reba Hull Campbell Memoirs can often fall into two categories – hugely self-aggrandizing or humbly honest.…
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United Community Bank strengthens corporate banking division with industry veteran
July 21, 2022
United Community Bank announced the addition of veteran banker Cory Boyte to lead the development of a corporate banking division. Boyte will utilize his extensive banking background to serve large…
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OneSpartanburg, Inc. launching Political Leadership Institute
July 21, 2022
Political Leadership Institute to connect interested candidates for elected office to Spartanburg County OneSpartanburg, Inc. will launch the Political Leadership Institute this fall, designed to provide Spartanburg County residents with…
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Nonprofits seek to buy Saluda Grade for rail trail
July 21, 2022
A coalition of nonprofits in North Carolina and South Carolina are working together to purchase the inactive Saluda Grade railroad corridor for a new approximately 31-mile rail trail. Similar to…
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Duke Energy responds to rising costs with $100,000 in grants to senior mobile meal programs in South Carolina
July 20, 2022
When times are tough and many feel a strain on their pocketbooks, older South Carolinians who are already in need of nutritious meals and the nonprofits that serve them can…
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Alchemy Comedy announces Ninth Annual Greenville Comedy Marathon
July 20, 2022
Twelve Straight Hours of Comedy Alchemy Comedy Theater announces their 9th Annual Greenville Comedy Marathon. The shows will take place at Alchemy Comedy Theater located at 1 E Coffee St,…
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A Peach Of A Summer
July 20, 2022
By Tom Poland From my orchard of memories a lonely peach tree stands in the front yard of my youth. The tree looked sickly and produced fruit a tad…
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Sage Services Group launches new visual brand, enhanced website
July 20, 2022
Sage Services Group, which provides health care facilities with high-quality patient monitoring device repairs and accessories at reasonable prices, has launched a new website and visual brand. Sage Services Group…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces Future Scholar promotion with Prisma Health
July 20, 2022
New parents eligible to receive privately-funded $5,290 grant State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced a new collaboration between Future Scholar, South Carolina’s 529 College Savings Plan, and Prisma Health to promote…
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SCPRT awards nearly $1.2M in federal grants to 11 trail projects across the state
July 20, 2022
Two trail projects along the Saluda River selected for federal grant funding The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) is pleased to announce that 11 projects from…
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SC Launch Inc. announces second investment in Bubble Paper
July 20, 2022
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA’s) investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has made its second investment in tForm, dba, Bubble Paper. This $300,000 investment will help the startup accelerate its growth to…
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State agencies encourage nominations for S.C. Environmental Awareness Award
July 20, 2022South Carolina state agencies are seeking nominations for an award to recognize individuals who do extraordinary work advocating for our state’s natural environment. Nominations for the South Carolina Environmental Awareness Award…
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South Carolina ETV gains new talent with Robert Pascucci to lead regional efforts in Rock Hill
July 20, 2022
Pascucci takes role as Director of Content and Operations for ETV Carolinas South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) recently announced Robert Pascucci as the new Director of Content and…
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PTC Innovation Team of the Year redefines creative collaboration
July 20, 2022The Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Area Commission presented the college’s 2022 Innovation Team of the Year Award to the PTC Economic Development Team at a meeting earlier this year. Members…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes Brandon Godwin
July 19, 2022
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, recently expanded its roster with the addition of Brandon Godwin as Senior Director of Strategy and Business…
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Current names Jason Scott Fokens as new VP, General Counsel
July 19, 2022
GREENVILLE, SC – Current announced that Jason Scott Fokens has been named VP, General Counsel. Jason brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in legal, patent and intellectual property…
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Lawson to receive SC Humanities Award
July 19, 2022
Dr. Len Lawson, assistant professor of English at Newberry College, has been named a recipient of the 2022 Fresh Voices in the Humanities Award. The prestigious award is given by…
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McCrory Construction welcomes Katie Bogan as Chief Financial Officer
July 19, 2022
McCrory Construction announces Katie Bogan, CPA, has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with specific responsibility for the company’s financial systems, accounting functions and financial reporting. Bogan will…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty honors top agents
July 19, 2022
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has honored its top agents for June. In the Greenville office, the top agents for transactions closed for buyer clients were Alexis Furman…
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GADC names officers for 2022-2023, adds two Directors to Greenville County’s Economic Development Board
July 19, 2022
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, has named Jim Burns (pictured) as Chairman…
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Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Night coming to Fluor Field for a seventh year
July 19, 2022
The Greenville Drive, BMW, Michelin, Greenville County Schools, GE, and Greenville Technical College will host Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering (AM&E) Night at Fluor Field on Tuesday, July 26. The goal…
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Greenville Center for Creative Arts opens 7th Annual Showcase on First Friday, August 5
July 19, 2022
Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) will hold its seventh Annual Showcase on Friday, August 5, from 6 – 9 pm at 101 Abney Street in the Village of West…
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Harvest Hope is asking the community to Take a Bite Out of Hunger
July 19, 2022
Harvest Hope Food Bank invites local communities to join them July 18-31 during their annual “Take a Bite Out of Hunger” campaign. To celebrate Shark Week, neighbors can take action…
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Governor appoints Bedingfield as chairman of South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund Board
July 19, 2022
Eric Bedingfield, governmental affairs director at Greenville Technical College, has been appointed by Governor Henry McMaster as chairman of the South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund Board, the group charged with…
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Countybank’s mortgage department passes $3 billion in loan volume
July 19, 2022
Countybank’s mortgage department reached a significant milestone earlier this year as it surpassed the $3 billion mark in overall loan volume closed since its formation, comprised of more than 15,000…
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SC Women’s Executive Luncheon by Women Confidence Builders
July 18, 2022
The 3rd annual SC Women’s Executive Luncheon, traditionally held in conjunction with the BMW Supplier Diversity Conference, will be held on August 30, 2022 at the Greenville Convention Center. Doors…
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Greenville Chamber leaders recognized by leading industry organizations
July 18, 2022
Two Greenville Chamber executives have been recognized by leading chamber industry organizations. Liz Horton, the Greenville Chamber’s Senior Vice President, has been recognized for 20 years of service by Carolinas…
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Bon Secours earns Environmental Excellence Awards
July 18, 2022
Bon Secours is receiving recognition for its commitment to sustainability, specifically when it comes to changes in the operating room. Practice Greenhealth, a leading sustainability member organization for hospital networks,…
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Home Builders Association of Greenville named Applause Award winner by Better Business Bureau of the Upstate
July 18, 2022
BBB® of Upstate South Carolina awarded Home Builders Association of Greenville, Inc. with the BBB Applause Award for meeting and exceeding advertising standards. Each quarter, BBB’s Local Advertising Review Program (LARP)…
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