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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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty honors top agents
August 10, 2022
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has honored its top agents for July. In the Greenville office, the top agents for transactions closed for buyer clients were Alexis Furman…
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Rebuild Upstate hires new Community Engagement Coordinator
August 9, 2022
Rebuild Upstate has brought on DeAndra Hillman to be its new Community Engagement Coordinator. Before joining the Rebuild Upstate team, Hillman was a Mortgage Processor at NewRez since 2020. Before…
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Jamie Hedgepath joins Countybank as General Counsel, Chief Human Resource Officer
August 9, 2022
Countybank is pleased to welcome James T. Hedgepath as General Counsel and Chief Human Resource Officer. Hedgepath comes to Countybank with more than 20 years of experience in employment and…
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GSP Airport District names new Chief Human Resources Officer
August 9, 2022
The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District (District) has named Kelly G. Dawsey, SHRM-SCP, as its new Chief Human Resources Officer. Dawsey began her role at the District on August 1, 2022. “Kelly will…
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Interns join Chiropractic Health Center at Sherman College
August 8, 2022
Thirteen interns are now ready to serve the community and see patients at the Sherman College Chiropractic Health Center, a teaching clinic for senior students in their final stage of…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Casey Shugart to the company’s Anderson office
August 8, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Casey Shugart has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. Casey has spent nearly her whole…
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Harvest Hope Food Bank Board of Directors adds two new members
August 8, 2022
Harvest Hope Food Bank is proud to welcome Dr. Yvonne Johnson and Chris Van Parys to the organization’s Board of Directors. The new members join the statewide board leading Harvest…
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How to Keep Your Tax Records Safe in an Emergency
August 8, 2022
It’s hurricane season again and last year marked the first time that two consecutive hurricane seasons used all 21 storm names, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Five of…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Rhiannon Poore, Forge Search
August 8, 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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Marc Metcalf named as new Senior Project Manager
August 8, 2022
The South Carolina Power Team welcomes Marc Metcalf as the new senior project manager. Marc Metcalf brings nearly 20 years of experience in business administration and economic development to this…
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Highest Morningstar Rating continues for WI Fidelis 10-year and overall risk-adjusted performance
August 5, 2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Wallick Investments, LLC’s separately managed account composite, WI Fidelis, received a 5-Star Morningstar RatingTM for 10-year risk-adjusted performance among 110 Mid-Cap Blend products, and a 5-Star Morningstar…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Jasmine Jackson to the Company’s Woodruff at Five Forks Office
August 5, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Jasmine Jackson has joined the company’s Woodruff at Five Forks office as a sales associate. Jasmine has always…
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SCRA announces new member Scarlet Connect and grant funding to Bottle Titan LLC
August 5, 2022
Scarlet Connect was accepted as a South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Company. Bottle Titan received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching, access to experts in SCRA’s Resource Partner Network, eligibility…
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Norfolk Southern announces $1.2 million scholarship fund
August 4, 2022
One hundred children of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) employees will receive college scholarships of up to $10,000 over four years through the company’s new Thoroughbred Scholars program. In addition,…
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United Way of Pickens County’s Teresa Nash becomes Accredited Financial Counselor
August 4, 2022
Teresa M. Nash, Success Coach for the United Way of Pickens County’s Pathways program, successfully completed the course requirements and has earned the title of Accredited Financial Counselor by the…
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Blink Book Review #9: “These Precious Days” by Ann Patchett
August 4, 2022
This is the eighth in a series of summer “Blink Book Reviews” by Reba Hull Campbell This summer’s reading list has included books beyond the best-seller fiction I usually…
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Blink Book Review #8 – “Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR” by Lisa Napoli
August 4, 2022
This is the eighth in a series of summer “Blink Book Reviews” by Reba Hull Campbell This book is the story of four women from vastly different backgrounds who…
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Non Profit Minute – Donna Waites, Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina
August 4, 2022
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is an interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like to thank…
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Tidewater Golf Club named South Carolina’s Golf Course Of The Year
August 4, 2022Tidewater Golf Club, one of Myrtle Beach’s most acclaimed designs, has been named Golf Course of the Year by the South Carolina Golf Course Owners Association. The SCGCOA evaluated Golf…
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SC Office of Rural Health awards more than $725,000 in rural health equity funding
August 4, 2022
The South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) announced 26 funding awards to address COVID-19 health disparities and support local health equity initiatives in rural communities. The grants, totaling $725,556,…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces 12-month transaction volume of $1.2 billion
August 4, 2022
Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina, which has offices in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Spartanburg, announced a record-breaking trailing 12-month production for the company’s brokerage operations with $1.2 billion…
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The Cliffs announces personnel updates amidst exciting growth
August 4, 2022The Cliffs is pleased to announce an important personnel change. Kyle Caudill, the respected General Manager (“GM”) for the past five years at The Cliffs at Keowee Falls (“Keowee Falls”),…
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SC Chamber launches 2022 Grassroots Tour
August 3, 2022
Connecting with over 40 local groups at 28 different stops throughout South Carolina This month, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce jumpstarts their annual grassroots tour around the Palmetto State.…
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South Carolina State Fair is now hiring temporary positions
August 3, 2022
The South Carolina State Fair, the state’s largest annual event, is now accepting temporary employment applications for this year’s 12-day fair, which takes place Oct.12-23, 2022, at the S.C. State…
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Lowes Foods seeking additional local product vendors
August 3, 2022
Vendor Digital Summit to Take Place September 28 Lowes Foods, a Carolinas based grocer with more than 80 stores in North and South Carolina, has a strong history of supporting…
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Industrial packager Greif expanding operations in Greenville County
August 3, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster and the S.C. Department of Commerce today announced that Greif, a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, plans to expand existing operations in Greenville County,…
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What is the cause of the high inflation rate?
August 3, 2022
Joseph Von Nessen, Research Economist at the Darla Moore School of Business, talks about the causes of the current high inflation rate. Von Nessen specializes in regional economics, regional economic…
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Colliers Report: New waves of construction surge to meet ongoing demand
August 2, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2022 Greenville-Spartanburg Industrial Market Highlights There are currently ±15.6 million square feet of industrial space under construction in Greenville-Spartanburg, many of which…
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Why is it so hard to figure out whether we are in a recession?
August 2, 2022
Joseph Von Nessen, Research Economist at the Darla Moore School of Business, talks about whether the US economy is in a recession. Von Nessen specializes in regional economics, regional economic…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces the formation of a nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force
August 2, 2022
Attorneys General form a national bipartisan Task Force to combat robocalling Attorney General Alan Wilson today announced that South Carolina is joining a nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force of 50…
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Three Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys named to 2022 Real Estate Attorneys Power List
August 2, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Meg Scoopmire, Jeddie Suddeth and Seth Swan have been recognized in SCBIZ Magazine’s 2022 Real Estate Attorneys Power List. A Greenville, SC native and…
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State agencies encourage nominations for S.C. Environmental Awareness Award
August 2, 2022
South 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…
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Non Profit Minute Minute – Lara Ceisel, Barbara Stone Foundation
August 1, 2022
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is an interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like to thank…
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TacMed Solutions™ appoints Patrick Smith as new Director of Sales
August 1, 2022
TacMed Solutions™ welcomes Patrick Smith to the team as the new Director of Sales. In this role, Patrick will present TacMed’s solutions to customers and markets throughout the United States.…
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OTO Development opens the Gulf Coast’s first beachfront Hyatt Place
August 1, 2022
The Gulf Coast’s first beachfront Hyatt Place hotel is now open in Panama City Beach, bringing contemporary design and thoughtful service to the heart of the Florida Panhandle. Hyatt Place…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina hotels experience a revenue boost
August 1, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2022 South Carolina Hotel Market Highlights Tourist season was in full swing during the second quarter of 2022 evidenced by an increase…
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood moves to new office in Unity Park
August 1, 2022
Local architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) has officially settled into their new office space in downtown Greenville. The newly-renovated building, designed by GMC, sits along the Swamp…
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Hood Construction President and CEO inducted into Hall of Fame
August 1, 2022
Hood Construction’s President and CEO, Mark Hood, was inducted into the Carolinas Association of General Contractors’ 2022 Hall of Fame this month, which celebrates hard work, perseverance, and achievement of…
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