Service to America defines career of Lander alumna, Lt. Gen. Maria R. Gervais
March 16, 2022
Leadership often is quiet, represented not by words, but by action. The three stars that Lt. Gen. Maria R. Gervais, a Lander University alumna, wears on her uniform designate her…
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Lander celebrates 150 years as growth marks the ‘biggest and best’ in history
March 16, 2022Lander University’s spacious plaza was celebration central Tuesday (March 15), as the school honored 150 years of educational excellence amid a blast of fireworks, games, dancing and music mixed with…
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Six new luxury townhomes announced near County Square redevelopment site
March 16, 2022
Bradshaw Commons, the nearly sold-out residential development steps away from Fluor Field and the $1B County Square redevelopment project, has announced six new opportunities to experience the best of urban…
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Charter Communications reaches $20 an hour minimum starting wage companywide
March 16, 2022
Currently Seeking Candidates for 2,500 Open Positions across 41 States 20 Jobs at $20 an Hour Featured on Charter’s Careers Site Charter Communications, Inc. today announced it is now offering…
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Governor Henry McMaster files for re-election
March 16, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster and Lt. Governor Pamela Evette today filed for re-election at the South Carolina Election Commission. During a press conference earlier in the day at the South Carolina…
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State Grand Jury indicts Cory Howerton Fleming, Richard Alexander Murdaugh
March 16, 2022
State Grand Jury Indicts Cory Howerton Fleming for Money Laundering, Computer Crimes, Criminal Conspiracy, False Statement or Misrepresentation in Connection with an Insurance Transaction, and Breach of Trust; Richard Alexander…
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CurTec establishing first U.S. manufacturing operations in Oconee County
March 16, 2022
$13 million investment to create 32 new jobs CurTec, a manufacturer of sustainable, high-performance packaging, today announced plans to establish operations in Oconee County. The company’s $13 million investment will…
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GreenWood, Inc. earns the McGriff Workplace Safety Excellence Award for outstanding safety performance
March 16, 2022
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction, and workforce solutions provider, was recently presented with the McGriff Workplace Safety Excellence Award for achieving excellence in safety performance throughout the company. This…
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The Best Drink Of Water
March 16, 2022
By Tom Poland Seems to me, as the old folks would say, an aluminum dipper delivered the best drink of water. You’d sink that dipper into a wooden bucket. And…
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Graham war crimes resolution unanimously passes Senate
March 15, 2022
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham’s (R-South Carolina) Senate resolution calling for Vladimir Putin and members of his regime to be held accountable for the numerous acts of war crimes, aggression, and…
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Graham backs bill to seize Russian oligarchs’ assets
March 15, 2022
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) will support a new bipartisan bill, Asset Seizure for Ukraine Reconstruction Act to enable the seizure and sale of Russian oligarchs’ assets. Proceeds from the sale…
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Families may qualify for SC tax credits and deductions – learn how
March 15, 2022
Last year, more than 1 million returns claimed state tax breaks available for South Carolina families, according to the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR). With the state tax filing…
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Strategic Development Group grows advanced manufacturing workforce with donation to the Greenville Tech Foundation
March 15, 2022Strategic Development Group (SDG), a corporate site selection and incentive negotiation firm, has donated $6,000 to the Greenville Tech Foundation to provide scholarship assistance for students in manufacturing-related programs at…
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The Cliffs announces hire of General Manager Paige Frazier
March 15, 2022
The Cliffs is excited to announce its newest General Manager, Paige Frazier, who will head operations for The Cliffs at Mountain Park. Paige has spent the last 20 years of…
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Roxy Bartz promoted to Art Director at FUEL
March 15, 2022
FUEL, a Greenville, S.C.-based marketing and advertising agency specializing in strategy, branding, and demand generation, has promoted Roxy Bartz to art director. In this role, she will continue to create…
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Jay Lucas not seeking reelection
March 15, 2022
S.C. House Speaker Jay Lucas announced today that he will not seek reelection. Governor Henry McMaster issued the following statement: “Speaker Jay Lucas has served the people of South Carolina…
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Logicle Analytics announces new Chairman
March 15, 2022
Logicle Analytics, the creator of the LDIS+™ Analytics Impact Framework, today announced the addition of John N. Osland to its leadership team. Mr. Osland has thrived globally across both Fortune…
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Jessica Monsell joins Wyche, P.A. as an associate
March 15, 2022
Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with three offices across South Carolina, announces that Jessica Monsell has joined the firm as an associate in its Litigation Practice. Monsell, a cum laude graduate…
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Infinity welcomes Mary Beth Lovering
March 15, 2022
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, recently expanded its team with the addition of Mary Beth Lovering as a Media Coordinator. “We’re so excited to have…
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Governor Henry McMaster signs proclamation designating March 16 ‘SBDC Day’
March 15, 2022
In honor of the South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC), an organization that for over forty-three years has helped small businesses across the Palmetto State grow and thrive,…
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DP3 Architects, Ltd. welcomes Kait Ripley
March 14, 2022
DP3 Architects, Ltd. announced the addition of Kait Ripley to the firm. Kait joins DP3 upon graduating from the AET program at Greenville Technical College. With a long list of…
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Multiple Project Architects Needed
March 14, 2022
Studio 2LR, an award-winning design firm, seeks two multi-tasking, problem solving, creative architectural project managers with at least one position requiring specific medical design experience. Take a look at the…
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Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation receives grant from Duke Energy
March 14, 2022
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation received a $10,000 grant from Duke Energy on Friday, March 11. Mindy Taylor, District Manager, Government and Community Relations…
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Leighton Lord reelected to new three-year term as Nexsen Pruet Board Chairman
March 14, 2022
Nexsen Pruet announced that the Firm’s attorneys reelected Leighton Lord to a new three-year term as Chairman of the Board. Lord has now served as Board Chairman for nearly 11…
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Marketing Minute Video: Branding
March 14, 2022
Marketing Minute with Philicia Thompson, NP Strategy In today’s online world, it’s essential to set yourself apart. This week’s video discusses the importance of developing a strong and consistent personal…
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The Junkyard coming to BridgeWay Station
March 14, 2022
Hughes Investments, Inc. is excited to welcome The Junkyard to BridgeWay Station. The Junkyard is uniquely positioned to offer the best group fitness classes in BridgeWay and beyond, as they…
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Coldwell Banker Realty in the Carolinas wins Top 25 award from Realogy Leads Group
March 13, 2022
Top 25 Ranking Earned in Charlotte, N.C., Aiken, Columbia and Charleston, S.C. Regions Coldwell Banker Realty in the Carolinas has been named a Top 25 Broker by Realogy Leads Group in recognition…
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Upstate Warrior Solution to host official groundbreaking ceremony for Rupert Huse Veteran Center
March 13, 2022
Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS) is proud to announce the official groundbreaking for their new Rupert Huse Veteran Center (RHVC) on Wednesday, March 16th from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. at 770 Pelham…
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Girl Scouts in the Upstate and Midlands celebrate 110 Years
March 13, 2022
For 110 years, Girl Scouts have found a way to dream big and do good. From reaching the outer limits of space to stocking their local food pantry, there is…
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Spartanburg Water main lobby reopening to the public
March 13, 2022
Administrative building will re-open lobby to customers beginning March 14 Spartanburg Water is pleased to announce our Customer Service Representatives will once again be available to provide in-person support to…
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Ryan Thorne named South Carolina EMS Director of the Year
March 13, 2022The 43rd annual South Carolina EMS Symposium was held at the Kingston Plantation in Myrtle Beach from March 9th through 12th. The conference, attracting speakers from across the state, and…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine welcomes Bradley Morris to growing Commercial Property Management team
March 11, 2022
Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine recently welcomed Bradley Morris to its Greenville office as Commercial Property Manager. In this position, Morris will work alongside the growing Commercial Property Management team to…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine recent transactions
March 11, 2022
Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions: Sales Mauldin: Rick Cauthen of Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine represented RKC Holdings,…
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‘Mocktails and Mingling’ matches PC students with potential employers
March 11, 2022
Presbyterian College’s sixth annual “Mocktails and Mingling” event matched 30 students with more than two dozen professionals Tuesday to network with others and hone their interviewing skills. Associate dean of…
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PC kicks off Women’s History Month with panel discussion on women’s reproductive rights
March 11, 2022
Presbyterian College’s celebration of Women’s History Month began Monday with a panel discussion on a central issue for women – reproductive rights. Panelists addressed the political, historical, economic, and rhetorical…
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DHEC will begin reporting COVID-19 data weekly on March 15, closing more testing sites
March 11, 2022
Beginning March 15, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) will transition to reporting COVID-19 data once a week on Tuesdays. Data will include COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations,…
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Scott, Graham, Norman, Timmons commend DeJoy for commitment to USPS contract in Spartanburg
March 11, 2022
Today, U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), along with U.S. Representatives Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) and William Timmons (R-S.C.), sent a letter to U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy…
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South Carolina projects in FY 2022 spending legislation
March 11, 2022
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced that multiple projects across South Carolina would receive funding from the Fiscal Year 2022 spending bill that the United States Senate will…
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GSP recognized for Best Hygiene Measures in North America by customers in 2021
March 11, 2022
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) has earned the 2021 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award for Best Hygiene Measures by Region for North America. Airports Council International (ACI), the world’s most prominent…
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S.C. Treasurer’s Office facilitates bond issuances for Coastal Carolina and University of South Carolina
March 11, 2022
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that his office recently facilitated transactions for Coastal Carolina University and the University of South Carolina issuing $129,445,000 (par) in Higher Education Refunding Revenue Bonds…
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Emmanuel’s Hammer to host their 2022 annual Builder’s Breakfast March 24
March 10, 2022
Emmanuel’s Hammer, a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing home rehabilitation services for homeowners in need, is hosting their annual Builder’s Breakfast on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at 7:00 AM. The event…
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Read The Fine Print
March 10, 2022
By Tom Poland Note: For Non-Offended Eyes Only Some say we are what we eat and that what we eat these days is killing us. Down in Australia, some…
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Smokefree SC Board of Directors announces call for nominations
March 10, 2022
Smokefree SC, a statewide nonprofit that works to protect the health of all South Carolinians, is seeking experienced nonprofit leaders for several open seats on their Board of Directors for…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces three new appointments to Board of Directors
March 10, 2022
Make-A-Wish South Carolina is proud to announce that it has appointed Bill Smith, director of sales of Brother International, LLC, Chris DiGiusto, Vice President of the Managed Services Organization at…
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Topside Pool Club to open for the season in April
March 10, 2022
Major League Baseball likely won’t have an opening day by April 8, but Topside Pool Club will. Topside Pool Club is slated to open for its sixth season on Friday,…
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CPI for all items rises 0.8% in February; gasoline, shelter, food indexes rise
March 10, 2022
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.8 percent in February on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.6 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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Eaton Corporation donates $50,000 to PTC Foundation
March 10, 2022During a March 3 tour of the Engineering Department at the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood, officials from Eaton Corporation presented a check for $50,000 to the PTC…
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Curt Westlake joins Crawford as Creative Director
March 10, 2022
Crawford, a full-service strategic marketing agency based in Greenville, recently welcomed Curt Westlake as its new creative director. An award-winning ad agency veteran, Westlake will be responsible for creative direction…
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Iga Swiatek, Karolina Pliskova and Petra Kvitova enter 2022 Credit One Charleston Open player field
March 9, 2022
Strong Charleston field for April tournament includes five top 10 players & five Grand Slam Champions The Credit One Charleston Open, the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America, has…
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South Carolina tax tips for college students
March 9, 2022
With new Name, Image, and Likeness legislation taking effect this tax year, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) knows that many collegiate student-athletes are filing an Individual Income Tax…
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