Spartanburg Community College announces three new commission members
May 12, 2022Spartanburg Community College is pleased to announce the addition of Mrs. Katherine O’Neill, Mr. Charlie King, and Mr. Carter Smith as official members of the Spartanburg County Commission for Technical…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation hosts Bingo Bash on May 22 at Carolina Bauernhaus in West End Village
May 12, 2022
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs for individuals with disabilities, is hosting Bingo Bash, a free outdoor event at Carolina Bauernhaus in…
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Proud Mary Theatre gets the beat with Head Over Heels musical by The Go-Go’s
May 12, 2022
Proud Mary Theatre Company presents the Upstate premiere of the bold new musical comedy Head Over Heels the Dance Party-Rock Show-Musical Comedy of the Summer for seven performances only June…
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Vivian Yhap joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
May 11, 2022
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Vivian Yhap to its Greenville office as a residential agent. Vivian grew up in South Carolina and has lived in the Upstate for over 12…
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Corporate/securities attorney Eric Graben joins Nelson Mullins in Greenville, S.C.
May 11, 2022
Experienced corporate/securities attorney Eric Graben has joined Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Greenville, S.C. office as a partner. He joins from Wyche Law Firm, where he was a member.…
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Community invited on special tour of Giti Tire’s Richburg plant
May 11, 2022
Chester County students experienced drifting Giti Tire, one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers, welcomed the community to its plant in Richburg, South Carolina on Monday. High school students from…
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Spartanburg Water’s Alex Grubbs receives Fog Leader of the Year Award
May 11, 2022
Alex Grubbs, Spartanburg Water Compliance Specialist, recently received the “FOG Leader of the Year” Award from the Blue Ridge Foot Hills District of the Water Environmental Association of South Carolina…
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Spartanburg Water’s Mike Russell honored with State Quarter Century Operator Award
May 11, 2022
Long time Spartanburg Water wastewater treatment operator Mike Russell was recently honored with the “Quarter Century Operator” Award at the annual Water Environment Association of South Carolina (WEASC) Operator’s Conference.…
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Spartanburg Northside Initiative receives Riley Institute’s OneSouthCarolina Partners in Progress Award
May 11, 2022
The initiative was recognized at a special forum in Columbia for advancing social and economic progress in South Carolina. The Spartanburg Northside Initiative (SNI) received the inaugural OneSouthCarolina Partners in…
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Women Giving for Spartanburg announces 2022 grant awards
May 11, 2022
On Monday May 2, 2022 Women Giving for Spartanburg (WGFS) announced the 2022 grant awards totalling $141,000. The organization, a special project of the Spartanburg County Foundation, kicked-off their 15th…
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South Carolina teen birth rate declines, but disparities remain
May 11, 2022
Although South Carolina’s national teen birth ranking hasn’t changed, the state saw an 11 percent decrease in the teen (ages 15-19; all references to teens are for the 15-19 age…
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GSSM accepting applications for Residential and STEM Foundations Programs
May 11, 2022
GSSM Accepting Applications For Residential and STEM Foundations ProgramsHartsville, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) is still accepting applications for its Residential and STEM Foundations.…
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Filing season recap, plus how to make next year’s tax season a breeze
May 11, 2022
From January through April 29, more than 2.2 million state Individual Income Tax returns were filed in South Carolina. Approximately 95% of returns filed by that date were filed electronically.…
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PTC and UofSC join forces to boost cardiovascular technology workforce
May 11, 2022
A new partnership between Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and the University of South Carolina (UofSC) aims to strengthen heart healthcare and the workforce that supports it. Officials from PTC and…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs legislation to strengthen S.C. foster care
May 11, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) Director Michael Leach and members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill signing of H.…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on the confirmation of Eden Hendrick as next DJJ executive director
May 11, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement on the confirmation of Eden Hendrick as the next executive director of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice: “DJJ has made…
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Craig Gaulden Davis shapes Greenville for 65 years, names new leadership
May 11, 2022
Craig Gaulden Davis (CGD), a regional architecture and interior design firm, has been shaping the landscape of Greenville through community-focused projects for 65 years. Recognized recently for design of the…
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Infinity Marketing named a Top Workplace in South Carolina
May 11, 2022
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is proud to announce it has been named a Top Workplace in South Carolina for 2022 by Integrated Media Publishing…
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SCPRSA celebrates the best in public relations at the 2022 Mercury Awards ceremony
May 11, 2022
On Thursday, April 28, the South Carolina chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) honored the best and brightest in the state’s public relations industry with the 31st…
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SC Bar’s Young Lawyer Division partners with local organizations across South Carolina to raise money for regional food banks
May 11, 2022
The South Carolina Bar’s Young Lawyers Division (YLD) is partnering with Harvest Hope Food Bank, Lowcountry Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, Golden Harvest Food Bank and Feeding…
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Amy Alcott & Friends Women’s Clinic and Luncheon to highlight golf for women in business, give back to Upstate SC
May 11, 2022
The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX is pleased to announce the inaugural Amy Alcott & Friends Women’s Clinic and Luncheon. This special event will be held June 8th…
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Hartness expands agriculture efforts with phase II of The Hartness Farm
May 11, 2022
Hartness, an award-winning urban village founded by the Hartness family and located on Greenville’s Eastside, is pleased to announce the launch of phase II of The Hartness Farm. Located within…
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Countybank Foundation awards scholarships to Lander and PTC students
May 11, 2022
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently awarded scholarships to Lander University and Piedmont Technical College (PTC) students. The Countybank Foundation annually provides scholarships to…
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Experience Columbia launches new website for locals, stakeholders
May 11, 2022
Experience Columbia SC launched its new industry website today – columbiasctourism.com – showcasing how the organization promotes the Columbia region as a tourist destination. The website expounds upon the sister…
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B3 Strength and Performance raises funds for Greenville Area Parkinson Society
May 11, 2022
On April 30, B3 Strength and Performance hosted the first “PR for Parkinson’s Competition” with all proceeds benefiting the Greenville Area Parkinson Society (GAPS). Local gyms and B3 Strength and…
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Regional Management Corp. raises over $100,000 in support of the American Heart Association Upstate Heart Walk
May 11, 2022
GREENVILLE, SC – Regional Management Corp. (NYSE: RM), a diversified consumer finance company, announced that it raised more than $100,000 in support of the American Heart Association (AHA) Upstate Heart…
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Mount Ariel Chapter DAR garners state, regional awards
May 11, 2022
The Mount Ariel Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has received individual and chapter honors for its work on behalf of the State Society and veterans…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Jacklyn Edwards to the company’s midtown office
May 11, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Jacklyn Edwards has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Jacklyn, although not native to Easley,…
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Wallace Lightsey ranked as the number one attorney in South Carolina by Super Lawyers
May 11, 2022
Super Lawyers, a publication recognizing outstanding lawyers, has ranked Wallace Lightsey as the number one attorney in South Carolina. Lightsey’s recognition as the leading attorney in the state follows the…
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Local Northwestern Mutual Financial Advisor awarded $15,000 grant to benefit Greenville County Foster Parent Association
May 11, 2022
Each year, Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial services company, recognizes the leadership of its financial advisors who are making a difference in their own communities through exemplary volunteerism. As part…
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SC Bar’s Young Lawyer Division partners with local organizations across South Carolina to raise money for regional food banks
May 10, 2022
The South Carolina Bar’s Young Lawyers Division (YLD) is partnering with Harvest Hope Food Bank, Lowcountry Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, Golden Harvest Food Bank and Feeding the Carolinas…
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Hill Electric promotes two to project management positions
May 10, 2022
Belton Locals Drew Little and Mike Ryan Assume New Roles Hill Electric Company, a premier industrial electrical contractor based in the Upstate, today announced two promotions: Drew Little and Mike…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Bruce Johnson, Stomagienics
May 10, 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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Ameris Bank contributes $250,000 of support to South Carolina business innovation
May 9, 2022
Ameris Bank announces a $250,000 contribution to the South Carolina Research Authority’s (SCRA) Industry Partnership Fund (IPF) to help promote innovation throughout the state. The contribution is tied for the…
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SCBIO and Midlands Technical College debut new biopharma certificate program to develop talent for life sciences
May 9, 2022
In recognition of the importance of adding talented workers for the booming life sciences industry in South Carolina, Midlands Technical College is the first in the state to launch the…
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Flock and Rally earns five marketing and communications industry awards
May 9, 2022
Flock and Rally, the women-owned integrated communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, recently earned a Mercury Award and two Silver Wing Awards from the S.C. Public Relations…
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Bon Secours recognizes National Stroke Awareness Month in May
May 9, 2022
Encourages FAST action following onset of symptoms About every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke – a leading cause of death and disability. So, Bon Secours is observing…
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JNO Tech Accelerator Group welcomes Logicle founder as managing partner
May 9, 2022
The JNO Tech Accelerator Group, a startup accelerator based in Nashville TN, has added Dr. Jonathan Fowler as a managing partner. Dr. Fowler is the founder & CEO Logicle Analytics…
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Hartness announces the return of Fresh Fridays at Hartness
May 9, 2022
Hartness, the award-winning 449-acre urban village located on Greenville’s Eastside, announced the return of Fresh Fridays at Hartness on May 13th and June 10th. Fresh Fridays at Hartness will see…
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ScanSource leaders recognized as CRN’s 2022 Women of the Channel
May 9, 2022
ScanSource, Inc., a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Nell Alverson, Courtney Cox, Stephanie Mays and…
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Greenville Technical College celebrates graduates at commencement
May 9, 2022
Commencement for Greenville Technical College graduates was held at the Greenville Convention Center on Friday, May 6. Included were 318 participants (additional students graduated but did not participate), 13 military…
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For National Women’s Health Week, DHEC reminds women to prioritize their health and wellbeing
May 9, 2022
Staying up to date on routine appointments and starting healthy habits can make lasting improvements to overall health During National Women’s Health Week (May 8-14), the South Carolina Department of…
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Jim Cook named SCEDA Local Developer of the Year
May 9, 2022
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) awarded Jim Cook, executive director of the Cherokee County Development Board, its Local Developer of the Year award during the 2022 SCEDA Annual…
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DHEC celebrates South Carolina’s hospitals and dedicated healthcare workers during National Hospital Week
May 9, 2022
As National Hospital Week (May 8-14) is recognized across the country, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) praises South Carolina’s hospitals and healthcare workers for their courageous…
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Join the Plishing Challenge
May 9, 2022
Let’s go fishing and help clean up our waterways! The South Carolina Wildlife Federation is launching a new initiative called the SCWF Plishing Challenge to encourage people to go fishing…
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Greer Relief announces first ever Greer Relief Week
May 9, 2022
From May 14th – May 21st, Greer Relief will be hosting the first ever Greer Relief Week. They have partnered with local businesses, restaurants, and organizations to raise funds for…
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Brooke Miller joins Crawford as Public Relations Account Executive
May 9, 2022
Crawford, a full-service strategic marketing agency based in Greenville, recently welcomed Brooke Miller as public relations account executive. In this role, Miller will work closely with Crawford clients to support…
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Infinity welcomes Madi Kwiatkowski and Ryan Fleming
May 9, 2022Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, recently expanded its team with the addition of Madi Kwiatkowski, Media Buyer, and Ryan Fleming, Media Coordinator. “We’re always excited…
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Colliers Report: Robust hotel activity continues into 2022
May 9, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2022 South Carolina Hotel Robust hotel activity continues into 2022 Market Highlights Increasing average daily hotel rates and revenue per available room…
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Kopis named one of the Top Workplaces in South Carolina for 2022
May 6, 2022
Leading software developer Kopis has earned a spot as one of the Top Workplaces in South Carolina for 2022. Not only that, but Kopis also took home the number two…
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