South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association names new Board Chairman
February 22, 2022
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) recently named Michael Frits, General Manager of the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront, as its new Board Chairman. Frits succeeds…
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Music fans invited ‘Behind the Scenes’ at PC
February 22, 2022
Presbyterian College’s Music Department invites fans “Behind the Scenes” in a new guest series that explores the making of music. This spring, the series kicks off with composer Ben Robichaux…
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Statement from Carlos Phillips: Focus on SC’s Prosperity
February 21, 2022
South Carolina’s legislators appear determined to irreparably damage the pro-business climate we have so steadily built over the past several decades. Next week, the Senate will take up H. 3126…
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Tim Goeglein to speak at Presidential Leadership Series
February 21, 2022
Tim Goeglein, vice president of external and government relations for Focus on the Family, will deliver the keynote address, “Faith in the Halls of Power: How the Millennial Generation Might…
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BRIGHT+CO Marketing appoints industry Veteran Motte Brown as Chief Operating Officer
February 21, 2022
Newly created role designed to drive efficiencies, ensure sustainable growth Greenville-based full-service marketing communications firm BRIGHT+CO Marketing has hired industry Veteran Motte Brown to serve in the newly created role…
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FUEL accepting applications for 2nd quarter nonprofit program
February 21, 2022
FUEL, a Greenville, S.C.-based marketing and advertising agency specializing in strategy, branding, and demand generation, is now accepting applications for its FUEL for Good Grant program through March 11. Each…
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55 images that awakened civil rights change on display at Upcountry History Museum
February 21, 2022Being in the right place at the right time often means the difference between ordinary and extraordinary. Witness to History: Selma Photography of Stephen Somerstein is a perfect example of…
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Gov. McMaster issues proclamation recognizing SC Life Sciences Week to celebrate state’s fastest-growing industry
February 21, 2022
In recognition of the importance of the life sciences industry in South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster has issued a proclamation recognizing February 21-25, 2022 as South Carolina Life Sciences Week…
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Nexsen Pruet welcomes Craig Holderman as new Chief Operating Officer
February 21, 2022
Holderman’s extensive experience will help guide the Firm in reaching strategic goals Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that Craig Holderman has joined the Firm as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this…
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The ART of Real Estate welcomes Tim Keaton as Associate Agent
February 21, 2022
The ART of Real Estate is pleased to announce that Tim Keaton has joined their Greenville Studio as an Associate Agent. Tim’s desire to help others brought him to real…
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Palmetto State Exteriors welcomes Justin Carter
February 21, 2022
Palmetto State Exteriors is proud to welcome Justin Carter to the team. Justin will help drive our growth by attracting additional business, supporting our clients and providing client solutions that…
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Was Normal Good Enough?
February 18, 2022
By Erinn Rowe CEO Harvest Hope Food Bank As the CEO of Harvest Hope Food Bank, I have seen the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic firsthand. I have seen a…
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South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners honors 2021 award winners
February 18, 2022
The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners announces the recognition of its 2021 award winners. Commissioner Leadership, General Art Brown, Technical College of the Lowcountry Honors an individual who…
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State leaders gather to announce the S.C. Conservation Enhancement Act
February 18, 2022
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster, several state lawmakers, and the chair of the S.C. Floodwater Commission announced “the filing of two bills that will provide critical…
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Noble Ruin of the South
February 17, 2022
By Tom Poland When man abandoned it, the traffic diverted west, and the forest began to claim it. Today, sycamores, cedars, and oaks console it, and wind and water…
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Crawford welcomes three spring interns
February 17, 2022Crawford, a full-service strategic marketing agency in Greenville, welcomes Sophie Catanzaro, Aaron Ritchie, and May Harrelson as interns for the spring of 2022. Crawford offers year-round internship opportunities to college…
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TCB Corporation and Countybank add new Board Member
February 17, 2022
TCB Corporation and Countybank are proud to welcome W. Wesley McMullan to the TCB Corporation Board of Directors and Countybank Board of Directors. His responsibilities in joining the Board of…
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Life sciences leader Stomagienics expanding operations, creating jobs in Greenville
February 17, 2022
Stomagienics, Inc., a company that provides innovative solutions for cancer survivors and others who have undergone ostomy surgery, today announced expansion of operations in Greenville County. The company’s undisclosed investment…
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DHEC supports CDC report on effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant people and their babies
February 16, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported Tuesday in its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) that an initial COVID-19 two-dose vaccine series during pregnancy can help prevent COVID-19…
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Giti Tire’s Blake Eaddy elected to the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association Board
February 16, 2022
Blake Eaddy, general counsel and secretary for Giti Tire (USA), is one of four tire executives recently elected to serve on the board of directors for the U.S. Tire Manufacturers…
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Jennifer Moorefield joins Steering Committee for the City of Greenville’s Economic Development Strategic Action Plan
February 16, 2022
Jennifer Moorefield, associate vice president for Economic Development and Corporate Training at Greenville Technical College, has joined the Steering Committee that will help guide development of a new 5-Year Economic…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
February 16, 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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Swedish manufacturer to open its first East Coast operations facility in Clinton
February 16, 2022Farpoint Development leases industrial property in Clinton to Swedish manufacturer of infrastructure solutions in $18 million deal, bringing more than 90 new jobs to the Upstate Blue Diamond Industries, a…
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Able South Carolina announces creation of SC Disability Vaccine Access Network
February 16, 2022
Able South Carolina (Able SC) – a nonprofit focused on empowering individuals with disabilities to live active, self-determined lives – has announced the creation of the SC Disability Vaccine Access…
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Complete PR hires Grace Hartley as Director of Public Relations
February 16, 2022
Complete PR is growing its team with the addition of Grace Hartley as Director of Public Relations. Grace Hartley earned her bachelor’s degree in Communications from the College of Charleston.…
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Mashburn executive leader accepts role on CAGC Board
February 16, 2022Richard Kinard, longtime leader of Mashburn Construction’s Coastal Division has accepted a position on the Carolinas Association of General Contractors (CAGC) Board of Directors. The prestigious board is made up…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, S.C. House leadership propose income tax cut
February 15, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by S.C. House leadership and members of the S.C. House Republican Caucus to announce an income tax cut proposal that accelerates the governor’s previous…
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Governor Henry McMaster recognizes impact of “Kidz in Lids” school program
February 15, 2022
Event raises funds to help support cancer patients and their families This year, hundreds more will be diagnosed with childhood cancer in North and South Carolina and the need for…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes six spring interns
February 15, 2022
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, has six interns for the spring semester. A returning intern, Celina Lam joins for a second semester as an Integrated…
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Hughes Agency expands with two new team members
February 15, 2022
Hughes Agency, a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising and event management firm, announced the addition of Jennifer Gaillard as director of finance and HR and Mary Catherine Beecy as account…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty announces top agents for January
February 15, 2022
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has announced its top agents for January. In the Greenville office, the top agents for listings sold were Taylor Mitchell, Lane Robbat and…
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SC Supreme Court announces 2021 Pro Bono Honor Roll recipients
February 15, 2022
SC Bar Praises Service of Members More than 300 South Carolina attorneys have been named to the 2021 South Carolina Supreme Court Pro Bono Honor Roll, the Supreme Court of…
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Bericap SC, LLC expanding operations in Cherokee County
February 15, 2022
Company investing $19.7 million Bericap SC, LLC, a leading global plastic closure manufacturer, today announced plans to expand operations in Cherokee County. The company is investing $19.7 million into the…
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Venture Carolina announces inaugural class of the Palmetto Venture Fellowship
February 15, 2022
Venture Carolina, a nonprofit dedicated to bridging the funding gap between investors and entrepreneurs has partnered with the South Carolina Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation to launch the Palmetto…
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Marketing Minute Video: Connecting with your Community
February 14, 2022
Marketing Minute with Jill Wilks, NP Strategy The best way to connect with your community is by getting involved. This week’s video shares three simple steps to increase your…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midland kicks off booth sales and DoorDash partnership
February 14, 2022
Girl Scouts in the midlands and upstate of South Carolina will begin booth sales of the new brownie-inspired AdventurefulsTM cookie alongside other favorites, on February 11, 2022 Friday, February 11, kicks off…
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Kelly Tope named Sr. Director of Franchise Development for 9Round Franchising, LLC
February 14, 2022
9Round Franchising, LLC, announced Kelly Tope as the Sr. Director of Franchise Development. Bringing over 25 years of franchising experience to the position, Tope will play an integral part in…
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Bon Secours earns National Physician Well-being Award
February 14, 2022
Award recognizes programs with resilience, learning, business & quality, and culture components Bon Secours, which is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, was named the recipient of the prestigious Medicus…
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Rick Erwin Dining Group has big plans to renew, refresh, and relocate Rick Erwin’s Nantucket Seafood
February 14, 2022
Guests celebrating Valentine’s Day at Nantucket Seafood will be among the last to eat dinner at the West Broad Street location the restaurant has called home for the past 12…
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Internet Connection: A Clemson Love Story
February 14, 2022
Clemson University has no shortage of romantic meeting spots. President’s Park, the ’55 Exchange, Bowman Field and the Botanical Gardens have all given love a chance to take root and…
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State leads the nation as top exporter of tires and completed passenger motor vehicles
February 14, 2022
S.C. export sales topped $29.7 billion in 2021 Gov. Henry McMaster, the S.C. Department of Commerce and the SC Ports Authority today announced that the state’s 2021 export sales totaled…
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Furman celebrates award recipients at the 2022 Bell Tower Ball
February 14, 2022
Furman University presented a number of major awards at its annual Bell Tower Ball Saturday, Feb. 12. The event, which took place at the Greenville Convention Center, celebrated the accomplishments…
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SC technology company launches national collaboration with Ballotpedia
February 14, 2022
Voterheads.com, a South Carolina technology company, is excited to announce the launch of a local government monitoring collaboration with Ballotpedia.org that will allow visitors to Ballotpedia.org’s city and county web…
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‘Rosie the Riveter’ had a lot to say in her letters to a boy in uniform
February 14, 2022
Catherine Ladnier says her mother never threw anything away. So when she died on Mother’s Day, 2001, there were a lot of things to go through in her house in…
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Parsley & Mint Mediterranean Eatery reopens downtown location as full-service restaurant
February 14, 2022
Parsley & Mint Downtown offers a refreshed and elevated concept with Mediterranean-inspired dishes, bottomless brunch, and craft cocktails. Parsley & Mint Mediterranean Eatery has announced the reopening of its downtown…
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Lima One Capital launches inaugural Market Report for Real Estate Investors
February 14, 2022
What should residential real estate investors expect to happen in 2022? Lima One Capital has some answers. The Greenville-based real estate investment lender released its inaugural Market Outlook For Real…
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The ART of Real Estate welcomes Daniel Mogos as Associate Agent
February 14, 2022
The ART of Real Estate is pleased to announce Daniel Mogos has joined their Greenville Studio as an Associate Agent. In 2019, Mogos relocated to Greenville and he has loved…
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Coronavirus & vaccination update in South Carolina
February 14, 2022
Updated Feb 14, 2021 The links provided below are updated regularly as information becomes available. Keep checking back here for updates. Latest SC Data (Feb 14, 2021) SC Demographic Data…
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Nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm adds new attorney
February 13, 2022
Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP, a nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm announced the addition of Stephanie Besselievre. “We are excited to have Stephanie join the firm, “said founding partner…
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Dowtin named Greenwood County Public Information Officer
February 11, 2022
Greenwood County has appointed Jamie Dowtin, an experienced communications and public relations professional, as the county’s new Public Information Officer (PIO). As the PIO, Dowtin will serve as the liaison…
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