Ashley Metcalf joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
April 4, 2022
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Ashley Metcalf to its Greenville office as residential agent. Ashley is a fourth generation Greenvillian, and her love of the Upstate drew her back to…
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Time to Suit Up: University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville holds White Coat Ceremony for Class of 2025
April 4, 2022
The University of South Carolina (UofSC) School of Medicine Greenville is set to host its annual White Coat Ceremony for the class of 2025 on Saturday, April 2, 2022, with…
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City to host three open houses on the development code
April 4, 2022
The City of Greenville’s Development Code project team is hosting open houses for the five small area study areas: North Laurens Road, McAlister Square, Augusta-Mauldin-Pleasantburg, Greater Sullivan and Stone +…
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Greenville Theatre is excited to continue celebrating season 96 with one of the funniest comedies ever written, A Flea in Her Ear!
April 4, 2022
This hilarious show has mistaken identities, a spinning hotel bed, a doppelganger, a jealous Spaniard, and a foreigner no one can understand which make this a pell-mell story that will…
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Sage Automotive Interiors promotes Chris Heard to Chief Executive Officer
April 4, 2022
Sage Automotive Interiors today announced the promotion of Chris Heard to President and Chief Executive Officer of Sage and the transition of former Sage President Dirk Pieper to Chairman of…
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CBRE welcomes Vice President Rhett Craig in Greenville, S.C.
April 4, 2022
CBRE announced that Rhett Craig has joined its Greenville office as a Vice President with CBRE Capital Markets. Mr. Craig will specialize in assisting private capital and individual property owners…
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Rebuild Upstate promotes Andy Sherwood to Director of Finance & Administration
April 4, 2022
Andy Sherwood is the new Director of Finance & Administration for Rebuild Upstate. In this role, Sherwood will sit on the Leadership Team of the organization and oversee a wide…
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Julie Shull promoted into critical new role of Client Success Specialist at Paysmart Payroll Services
April 4, 2022
Paysmart Payroll Services, a sister company of Stokes & Company, CPAs based in Greenville, has promoted Julie Shull into a new position the firm has established – Client Success Specialist.…
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CAMS hires new RVP for Myrtle Beach; Current RVP taking over Greenville, SC region
April 4, 2022
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), an industry leader in community association management throughout the Carolinas, is pleased to share some exciting changes that will be happening in their Myrtle Beach…
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Construction nonprofit Home Works announces addition of two board members
April 1, 2022
South Carolina construction nonprofit Home Works of America announces the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors: -Rev. Jesse Black, Living Waters Christian Center -Rashaun Ford, Dominion…
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Greenville Triumph SC expands front office staff with four new hires
April 1, 2022
The Greenville Triumph SC announces four additions to its front office staff. The Triumph hired Kaley Humphrey as the Digital & Social Media Coordinator, Chandler Jarrell as Creative Content Producer,…
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United Community Bank celebrates groundbreaking of new company headquarters
March 31, 2022
United Community Bank celebrated the groundbreaking of its new corporate headquarters in downtown Greenville yesterday with approximately 200 attendees, including South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. During the ceremony, Gov. McMaster…
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Countybank Foundation donation supports Greer Elementary School students
March 31, 2022The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $2,500 to the Greer Centennial Lions Club, which the organization matched for a total contribution of $5,000.…
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From Savior to Survivor
March 31, 2022
By Tom Poland Four relics remind me of how things used to be: fire towers, windmills, chimneys, and silos. I’ve written about fire towers, windmills, and chimneys but never…
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Charitable Gifting with Appreciated Securities
March 31, 2022
By Anne Marie E. Ashworth, CFP® A charitable gift can be in the form of time, money, or in-kind donation. Whichever the case, the goal is to have the most…
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Tim Rankin joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
March 31, 2022
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Tim Rankin to its Greenville office as a residential agent. An Upstate native, Tim has lived in the area his entire life and has always…
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Duke Energy commits more than $400,000 in monthlong focus to support sustainability and environmental efforts in South Carolina
March 31, 2022
Duke Energy is kicking off a monthlong initiative to support organizations in South Carolina that promote sustainability and environmental efforts across the state. This campaign will provide nearly $400,000 to…
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Steel voted Coolest Thing Made in SC
March 30, 2022
Products made at Nucor Steel in Berkeley County win Manufacturing Madness The Coolest Thing Made in SC is perhaps the hottest thing made in South Carolina. Steel, which reaches temperatures…
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EIA data show that by 2020, U.S. households had more efficient lighting, larger TVs, and more refrigerators
March 30, 2022
U.S. households have been changing the types and number of electricity consuming devices used in homes, according to the latest data released from the 2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS). The latest…
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TacMed Solutions™ donates supplies to Ukrainian war effort
March 30, 2022
In keeping with its mission to respond to global crises with life-saving medical supplies, technology, and personal protective gear, TacMed Solutions™ is spearheading several efforts to help those in need…
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TacMed Solutions™ donates supplies to Ukrainian war effort
March 30, 2022
In keeping with its mission to respond to global crises with life-saving medical supplies, technology, and personal protective gear, TacMed Solutions™ is spearheading several efforts to help those in need…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate selected as the FUEL for Good second quarter 2022 grant recipient
March 30, 2022
FUEL – a Greenville-based marketing agency offering a full suite of strategy, creative, branding, advertising, and PR services – is pleased to announce that it has selected Big Brothers Big…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces 2021 Top Producers & Walter M. Keenan Award recipients
March 30, 2022
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the commercial real estate firm’s brokerage awards for 2021, presented at the company’s annual Awards Celebration…
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BASF names new Site Director for its Mauldin and White Stone facilities
March 30, 2022
Gerald Murphy has been selected as BASF’s new Site Director for its locations in Mauldin and White Stone, South Carolina. A native of Columbia, Murphy earned his bachelor’s degree from…
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Spero Financial contributes $250,000 to Unity Park in honor of Greenville community leader Mary Duckett
March 30, 2022Mary F. Duckett Plaza by Spero Financial is dedicated to Southernside Neighborhood in Action president, longtime resident Spero Financial announced a $250,000 donation to sponsor the plaza at the center…
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Daye North America expanding operations in Charleston County
March 29, 2022
$3.5 million investment will create 131 new jobs Daye North America, a subsidiary of Ningbo Daye Garden Machinery Company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $3.5…
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Marketing Minute Video: Being Present
March 28, 2022
Marketing Minute with Beverly Bowers, NP Strategy Re-entering the in-person world can be intimidating after so many months in virtual spaces. This week’s video shares tips for success in…
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Caggiano joins Upstate SC Alliance Team
March 28, 2022
The Upstate SC Alliance has hired Annie Caggiano, an economic development veteran with 19 years of experience, as Director of Business Recruitment. Caggiano will be responsible for creating and implementing…
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Dan Tripp seeking re-election to Greenville County Council
March 28, 2022
Greenville County Council Vice-Chairman Dan Tripp today filed for reelection to the Golden Strip County Council District 28 seat. Tripp was elected in 2018 to represent Greenville County Council District…
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Mark your calendars for BBB & AARP Secure Your ID “Shred Days” in Spring 2022
March 28, 2022
Better Business Bureau® (BBB) serving Upstate South Carolina & AARP® South Carolina are partnering together to host four Secure Your ID “Shred Days”, a national event created to promote identity…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX honored with Carolina Recycling Association Award
March 28, 2022
South Carolina Charities, Inc. (SCCI) is pleased to announce that the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX has been honored with a 2022 Annual Recycling Award from the Carolina…
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Kopis to help host first TechSlam ‘N Eggs in Greenville
March 28, 2022
Tech developers, entrepreneurs and consultants from across the Southeast will be attending the first Flywheel TechSlam ‘N Eggs to be held in South Carolina. TechSlam will be held on Wednesday,…
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Bon Secours names Chief Clinical Officer in Greenville
March 28, 2022
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System welcomed aboard its new Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Bruce Swords, today. He is new to the Greenville area and brings with him a wealth…
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Bon Secours Mercy Health to support people of Ukraine
March 28, 2022
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System, part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, is committed to bringing good help to those in need, both at home and abroad, and is in…
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Forensic Nurse Examiner Task Force releases SAFE designation to support sexual assault victims
March 28, 2022
The South Carolina Forensic Nurse Examiners Task Force, led by the South Carolina Victims Assistance Network (SCVAN), joined Attorney General Alan Wilson today to release the state’s new Sexual Assault…
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Spartanburg Community College and Limestone University partner to create new direct-transfer program
March 28, 2022
“Transfer Admission Promise” Creates a Seamless Pathway for SCC Students Transferring to Limestone Today, leadership of Spartanburg Community College and Limestone University signed agreements to form a partnership to enhance…
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Wild Horses
March 24, 2022
By Tom Poland When I hear some determined soul say “wild horses couldn’t pull me away” thoughts race through my mind. First, I think of Muscle Shoals, Alabama. You’d…
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Colliers’ John Montgomery and Dillon Swayngim receive prestigious Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR) designation
March 24, 2022
Colliers l South Carolina announced that John Montgomery and Dillon Swayngim have earned the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR) designation. The SIOR designation is awarded to real estate…
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SeamonWhiteside’s Spartanburg office takes lead in public school projects
March 24, 2022
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service land design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, recently completed civil engineering and landscape architecture design services for a new middle school located within Spartanburg School…
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Wofford appoints new vice president for advancement
March 24, 2022
Wofford College has named Calhoun Kennedy its new vice president for advancement after a national search. Kennedy had been serving as interim vice president and executive director since August 2021.…
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Eat a sub, help team South Carolina athletes
March 24, 2022
74 South Carolina Jersey Mike’s Locations Will Donate 100% of Sales to Help Local Athletes Attend the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games What: On Wednesday, March 30, “Day of Giving,” 100…
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Lander and Piedmont Tech facilitate transfer process for criminal justice students
March 24, 2022
Officials from Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and Lander University recently signed an agreement designed to streamline the transfer process for PTC students who graduate with an associate of applied science…
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First Reliance Bank promotes three to SVP
March 23, 2022
First Reliance Bank announced three top-level executive promotions to Senior Vice President. Ross Foshee, Senior Vice President and Controller, John Lindley, Senior Vice President, Director of Operations, and Robert Mayhue,…
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Greenville Tech Foundation adds board members
March 23, 2022
The Greenville Tech Foundation is a non-profit governed by a board of directors comprised of recognized leaders in business, industry, and the professions. Stacy Brandon, Upstate market president/senior relationship manager…
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Health Policy Fellows recognized by the S.C. Institute of Medicine and Public Health
March 22, 2022Members of the South Carolina General Assembly have been recognized as the newest class of Health Policy Fellows by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH). The…
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Turner Padget adds attorneys in three of its South Carolina offices
March 22, 2022
CHARLESTON/GREENVILLE/MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – Turner Padget announced the addition of Shareholder Zachary W. Jarrett to the firm’s Charleston office, Associate Jessica S. Ferguson to the firm’s Greenville office and John…
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DHEC observes World TB Day, continues efforts to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) in South Carolina
March 22, 2022
To raise awareness about tuberculosis (TB) prevention and treatment methods, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is joining national and international partners in recognizing March 24…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes Spartanburg Regional as new client
March 22, 2022
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing firm, is proud to add Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System to its growing client roster. The agency will provide media strategy and creative support for…
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ACI Plastics South establishing operations in Pickens County
March 22, 2022
$4 million investment to create 21 new jobs ACI Plastics South, a thermoplastics processor and recycler, today announced plans to establish operations in Pickens County. The company’s $4 million investment…
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Linda O’Brien joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
March 22, 2022
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Linda O’Brien to its Greenville office as a residential agent. A Greenville native, Linda grew up living in 5 different zip codes across the Upstate…
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