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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U.S. Space Force names Clemson University its newest strategic partner
July 18, 2022
The U.S. Space Force welcomed Clemson University as an official member of its University Partnership Program (UPP) at a Memorandum of Understanding signing event on July 18. The USSF — the sixth…
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OTO Development scquires DoubleTree by Hilton in North Redington Beach
July 18, 2022
OTO Development has added the DoubleTree by Hilton in North Redington Beach, Florida, to its growing beachfront leisure portfolio. South Carolina-based OTO Development, which is part of The Johnson Group,…
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Kayaking on the Wateree River then a 3.5-mile hike
July 18, 2022
Central Electric Power Co-op CEO discusses the importance of the SC7 Expedition ROB HOCHSTETLER, president and CEO of Central Electric Power Cooperative; Dr. Tom Mullikin; and other dignitaries and outdoor…
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Marketing Minute: Making Connections
July 18, 2022
Marketing Minute with Robert Andrews, NP Strategy When was the last time you took a deep dive into your contacts? This week’s video discusses the value of utilizing your…
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Greenville Area Parkinson Society names Jody Hamblett as Executive Director
July 18, 2022
The Greenville Area Parkinson Society has announced Jody Hamblett as its new Executive Director. Hamblett has been in non-profit leadership for more than two decades. Prior to coming to GAPS,…
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TacMed Solutions™ is bucking the supply chain crisis with made in the USA Tourniquets
July 18, 2022
Amid a global supply chain crisis, TacMed Solutions quickly developed a sustainable production model to work against the supply chain crisis and aid the Ukrainian relief effort. To scale the…
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Danny Tang named chief information officer at Furman
July 15, 2022
Danny Tang has been named chief information officer and associate vice president for technology at Furman. Tang will be a member of the Senior Administrative Team and will report to…
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Randy Murr selected as the inaugural Barbara Stone Community Leadership Award honoree
July 15, 2022
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, presented Randy Murr with the first-ever Barbara Stone Community…
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2022 “GroundBreakers” honored for positively impacting the Carolinas construction industry
July 15, 2022
GroundBreak Carolinas has announced the results of its 2022 GroundBreaker Awards, an annual awards program that recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond to make a difference for the construction community…
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NHE a Repeat Honoree on SC Best Places to Work Rankings for 2022
July 15, 2022
NHE has been named a repeat honoree on the exclusive list of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work, presented by Best Companies Group and SC BIZ News. The only property…
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South Carolina Healthy Business Challenge launch
July 14, 2022Photo from left – Joey Current, Caitlin Townsend, Rick Gantt, Lt. Governor Pamela Evette, Michelle McCollum, Susan Johnson, Mike Harris and Jen Wright Local Charleston, SC program expands Statewide, launches…
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Upstate Warrior Solution announces new Board Member
July 14, 2022
Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS) welcomes Regional Managing Director of Truist Health, Dwight McPherson, to its Board of Directors. This brings UWS’ Board of Directors to a total of 23 members.…
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New funding opportunity for Anderson County Watershed Protection
July 14, 2022Past pollution legal settlement provides grants for cleaner water The Anderson County Watershed Protection Council is seeking grant applications for projects that will protect or restore water quality in Anderson…
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Ice Cream Station partners with Set Free to end child slavery
July 14, 2022
Set Free, a global nonprofit organization based in Greenville, SC, is excited to share a refreshing new way to support their humanitarian work around the world. During the month of…
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Local Organizations collaborate for community-wide back to school event
July 14, 2022
Upstate Community and Family Day The Urban League of the Upstate, a local non-profit organization. The Urban League of the Upstate’s college access program, Project Ready, prepares middle and high…
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Upstate fifth grader wins National Girl Scout essay contest
July 14, 2022
Amelia Pearson will receive a badge that has been to the moon A fifth grade Girl Scout from Forest Acres Elementary is the winner of a national essay contest, “Girl…
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FUEL selects the Barbara Stone Foundation as third quarter grant recipient
July 13, 2022
FUEL – a Greenville, S.C.-based strategic marketing and branding agency – announced today that it has selected the Barbara Stone Foundation as the FUEL for Good third quarter 2022 grant…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Brandy Harrison to the company’s Woodruff at Five Forks office
July 13, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Brandy Harrison has joined the company’s Woodruff at Five Forks office as a sales associate. Brandy Harrison began…
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Sherman College releases Presidential profile, begins accepting applications
July 13, 2022
The Sherman College Board of Trustees and Diversified Search Group are now accepting nominations and applications for the institution’s sixth president. The college has posted a position description and all…
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Kopis earns spot on VAR 100 list by Accounting Today
July 13, 2022
Leading software developer Kopis has been ranked on the VAR 100 list by Accounting Today as one of the leading value-added resellers in the accounting space. The VAR 100 list…
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United Home Loan Services, Inc. announces internal promotion of Bobbie Katherine Long
July 13, 2022
Local mortgage brokerage United Home Loan Services, Inc., announced Bobbie Katherine Long (NMLS #2225350) as its newest licensed loan originator. “Bobbie Katherine joined our team as an account executive in…
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New roles for two Crawford creative stars
July 12, 2022
Crawford, a full-service strategic marketing agency based in Greenville, has promoted two longtime team members who have been invaluable performers during their tenure with the company. Hannah Stone has been…
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Verdae Development announces Dan Klausner as Chief Executive Officer
July 12, 2022
Verdae Development, Inc., master developer for the 1,100-acre planned development known as Verdae, today announced Dan Klausner as Chief Executive Officer. This news follows the recent release of Verdae’s dynamic…
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SC Ports achieves record fiscal year
July 12, 2022
South Carolina Ports achieved a record fiscal year 2022 while maintaining fluidity for customers and the Southeast supply chain. “Through well-planned, targeted investment, South Carolina Ports has positioned itself as a…
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Lima One Capital expands footprint with Operations Center in California
July 12, 2022
Lima One Capital, the nation’s premier lender for real estate investors, is expanding in the Western United States by opening a new Operations Center in Irvine, California. This new West…
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DP3 Architects named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina
July 12, 2022
DP3 Architects, an architecture firm based in Greenville, SC specializing in community, higher education, hospitality, and interior design, has been named one of the Best Places to Work in South…
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Flavia B. Harton appointed to S.C. Arts Commission board
July 12, 2022
The South Carolina Arts Commission welcomes Flavia B. Harton of Greenville to its nine-member board of directors after her appointment by Gov. Henry McMaster effective July 1. Harton has extensive…
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United Community Bank welcomes Cashida Okeke as Employment Counsel
July 12, 2022
United Community Bank is excited to strengthen its legal team with the addition of experienced litigation attorney Cashida Okeke as employment counsel. In this role, Okeke will primarily be responsible…
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Greenville Center for Creative Arts names new Development Director
July 12, 2022
The Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) has named Chelsea Rudisill as its next Development Director. As the newest member of the GCCA team, Chelsea brings extensive experience providing strategic…
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Greenville Technical College Dental Hygiene students attend National Conference
July 12, 2022
Karen Luna and Margaret Gergley, students in the Dental Hygiene program at Greenville Technical College (GTC), represented the college and dental hygiene students across the state at the American Dental…
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9Round ranked a top low-cost franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine
July 11, 2022
9Round Fitness, the world’s largest kickboxing chain, has been ranked on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2022 list of the Top Franchises for Less Than $150,000, designating the brand as a top low-cost…
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Spartanburg Community Indicators Project announces first Executive Director, Midas Hampton
July 11, 2022
The Spartanburg Community Indicators Project (Spartanburg Indicators) announced the hiring of Midas Hampton to serve as Executive Director beginning in July. Hampton joins the Spartanburg Indicators at a pivotal time…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers represent local real estate transactions
July 11, 2022
Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions: Sales Spartanburg: T Cox of Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine represented Apogee Properties,…
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Clemson scientists join nationwide laboratory aimed at reducing phosphorous use
July 11, 2022
Scientists at Clemson University have joined a national research effort focused on developing solutions that will make the use of phosphorous — a finite element essential to food production —…
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