Former U.S. congressman presents students with free market solutions to climate change
November 15, 2021When stalwart conservative Bob Inglis served his first six years in Congress, he considered climate change a hoax perpetrated by liberals to expand the federal government. Now it is his…
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S.W.O.R.D. International Inc. establishing new operations in Greenville County, SC
November 15, 2021Aiming for success, arms, and defense equipment manufacturer to invest $9.5 million and create 55 new jobs S.W.O.R.D. International Inc. (S.W.O.R.D.), a manufacturer of unique, purpose-built small arms and defense equipment,…
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Upcountry History Museum receives SC Humanities Grant
November 15, 2021The Upcountry History Museum-Furman University, a Smithsonian Affiliate, announced that it has been awarded a $13,500.00 Growth Grant from South Carolina Humanities. Funding for the Growth Grants has been provided…
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Three top communications pros come together to form The Solutions Group
November 15, 2021Bringing together nearly 90 years of experience in the fields of strategic marketing, public relations, governmental affairs, media relations and crisis communications, three of South Carolina’s premier communications professionals have…
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United Way of Pickens County honored as 2021 Pillar of Easley
November 15, 2021Presented by the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce, the Pillar of Easley Award recognizes and honors a long-standing business that plays an active role in our community and is highly…
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Colliers | South Carolina and LCK offices pledge $100,000 to United Way
November 15, 2021Colliers and LCK offices across South Carolina participated in a “Turning the Page on Literacy in South Carolina” United Way campaign to raise dollars, collect books and volunteer for local…
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What’s Cookin’: Bakery and mercantile coming to Upstate historic site
November 15, 2021The smell of fresh baked pies, pastries and percolating coffee will soon fill the air of a storied space that has remained empty for much of the past half century.…
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GSHRM wins prestigious 2021 Pinnacle Award for Workplace Impact
November 15, 2021The Greenville chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (GSHRM) has received the nation’s highest HR industry honor for a program it created to ease the transition of Veterans…
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Joan Herlong named GSA Business Woman of Influence
November 14, 2021Joan Herlong, Founder and CEO of Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty, was named to the GSA Business Women of Influence list for 2021. A graduate of the University…
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Senator High Leatherman passes away
November 12, 2021On Friday November 12, South Carolina Senator High Leatherman passed away at the age of 90. The 31st District of South Carolina, which he represented, has Florence as its largest…
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Greenville Technical College holds open house for high-demand programs covered by workforce scholarships
November 12, 2021An open house will be held on Tuesday, November 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Greenville Technical College in the Community Room of building 102 on the Barton Campus…
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A M King crowns winner in collegiate Design-Build Competition
November 12, 2021It was an international quandary at the Associated Schools of Construction’s (ASC) Region 2 Design-Build Competition last month. Ultimately, the five-member team from the University of Florida solved the knotty…
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Mailprotector hires Ardaiz as Vice President of Sales
November 12, 2021Mailprotector, a global cloud-based B2B email security, compliance and encryption company, announced today that it has named Nathan Ardaiz as Vice President of Sales. In addition to leading the Mailprotector…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on the passing of Senator Hugh Leatherman
November 12, 2021Governor Henry McMaster today issued the following statement on the passing of Senator Hugh Leatherman: “A powerful force for the progress and prosperity of our people has left us. For…
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce statements on Hugh Leatherman
November 12, 2021The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce released the following statements on the passing of State Senate Finance Committee Chairman Hugh Leatherman. South Carolina Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob…
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Barzan Aeronautical, LLC establishing operations in Charleston County
November 12, 2021$14.7 million investment to create 34 new jobs Barzan Aeronautical, LLC, an aerial intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) systems company, today announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The…
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Boeing supports UofSC’s assistance to veterans through free legal clinic
November 11, 2021Help is available for South Carolina’s low-income veteran population The Veterans Legal Clinic at the University of South Carolina will continue and expand its free services to low-income veterans living…
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XPRIZE and Musk Foundation select BJU team as 1 of 5 winners in MRV competition
November 10, 2021XPRIZE, the global leader in designing and implementing innovative competition models to solve the world’s grandest challenges, today announced a team from Bob Jones University is one of 23 student-led teams to…
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Gamma ray discovery could advance understanding of UFOs’ role in the evolution of galaxies
November 10, 2021Using data gathered by the Large Area Telescope onboard NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope and a stacking technique combining signals too weak to be observed on their own, researchers detected gamma rays…
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Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette to visit Greer Relief for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
November 10, 2021South Carolina’s Lieutenant Governor, Pamela Evette, is to visit Greer Relief on Tuesday, November 16th. During Lt. Governor Evette’s visit, she will receive a tour of Greer Relief, learn about…
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Liz Horton named to Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives’ Board of Directors
November 10, 2021The Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) announced that Liz Horton, Greenville Chamber Senior Vice President, will serve on the 2022 Executive Committee as Treasurer. Horton joins 17…
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Janet Hurley Cann recognized as leader for contributions to enhancements, preservation to global water environment
November 10, 2021Spartanburg Water’s Asset Engineering Manager named Water Environment Federation Fellow Janet Hurley Cann, P.E., Spartanburg Water’s Asset Engineering Manager, was recently named a Water Environment Federation (WEF) Fellow. This designation…
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Lighting the way to graduation for South Carolina public school students
November 10, 2021Communities In Schools of South Carolina launches Illuminating the Power of One – a fundraising event honoring students, aligning private resources, and unifying the state Communities In Schools of South…
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DartPoints launches state’s first internet exchange (IX)
November 10, 2021In June 2021, DartPoints acquired Immedion, a Greenville-based provider of colocation, cloud and managed services with eight data centers in seven markets throughout South Carolina, North Carolina, Ohio and Indiana.…
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Above, Not Below, The Jailhouse
November 10, 2021By Tom Poland Standing in a courtroom, a malefactor dreads a dire warning. “If you don’t straighten up, I’ll put you under the jailhouse.” Uttered by many a judge,…
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Wyche recognized as 2022 “Best Law Firm”
November 10, 2021Wyche has been named a 2022 Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” in 15 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. The selection follows a rigorous evaluation process that includes client and lawyer evaluations, peer…
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National home repair nonprofit rebrands as the Coalition for Home Repair
November 10, 2021Leaders in the world of nonprofit home repair announced the rebranding of the ReFrame Association as the Coalition for Home Repair at its annual conference today. This marks a new…
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CPI for all items rises 0.9% in October as most indexes increase
November 10, 2021The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.9 percent in October on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.4 percent in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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AVANTech, LLC expanding operations in Richland County
November 10, 2021More than $3.6 million investment will create 17 new jobs AVANTech, LLC, a wastewater and radioactive waste treatment solutions provider, today announced plans to expand operations in Richland County. The more than…
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State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman assumes CCSSO Board presidency
November 10, 2021The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced South Carolina Superintendent Molly Spearman will assume the presidency of its Board of Directors, and two state leaders will join the…
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FinTrust hires Madison Allard and Sam Schnurr as Client Service Administrators
November 10, 2021FinTrust Capital Advisors announced that Madison Allard and Sam Schnurr have joined the FinTrust team as Client Service Administrators. They will focus on building and maintaining client relationships while assisting…
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Engenius hires Arianna Henry as Digital Ads Specialist and Project Coordinator
November 10, 2021Engenius announced the hiring of Arianna Henry as Digital Ads Specialist and Project Coordinator, expanding the agency’s staff to support its growth and new project activity. As a Digital Ads…
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XPRIZE and Musk Foundation select BJU Team as 1 of 5 winners in MRV competition
November 10, 2021XPRIZE, the global leader in designing and implementing innovative competition models to solve the world’s grandest challenges, today announced a team from Bob Jones University is one of 23 student-led…
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Pinckney’s legacy continues to grow with National 4-H Hall of Fame induction
November 9, 2021The Rev. Clementa Pinckney began his 4-H career at 9 years old with a focus on projects in public speaking and debating. Nearly four decades later, as his daughter Eliana…
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Clemson University recognizes outstanding leadership in conservation during annual awards, lecture series
November 9, 2021Each year, the Clemson University Institute for Parks honors outstanding figures in the field of environmental conservation during the George B. Hartzog Jr. Awards and Lecture Series. Recently, leaders in park and…
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Clemson research shows cultivar selection critical for managing fusarium wilt in watermelon
November 9, 2021Fusarium wilt is a devastating disease that can cause significant yield loss in watermelon and a Clemson University plant pathologist says cultivar selection is key in managing this disease. Tony…
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Inaugural lecture series honors South Carolina’s role in civil rights history
November 9, 2021Clemson University recently held an inaugural lecture to honor South Carolina’s place in civil rights history – and to highlight the vital roles that several South Carolinians played in shaping…
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9Round ranked a top franchise for veterans by Entrepreneur Magazine
November 9, 20219Round Franchising, LLC, the world’s largest kickboxing franchise, has been ranked 60th on Entrepreneur magazine’s 2021 list of Top Franchises for Veterans. This is the fifth consecutive year 9Round has been included…
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Duke Energy joins forces with Harvest Hope Food Bank as $250,000 monthlong effort to fight hunger in South Carolina continues
November 9, 2021Each week in November, Duke Energy will highlight the critical community partners that address food insecurities and inequities across South Carolina. This effort will provide nearly $250,000 to about 50…
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PTC Financial Aid Director honored at annual conference
November 9, 2021Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Financial Aid Director Missy Perry was honored at the recent annual conference of the South Carolina Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (SCASFAA) with the organization’s…
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Ken Ham to speak at 2021 STAND Conference
November 9, 2021Ken Ham, founder and CEO of Answers in Genesis (parent company of the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter), will be the keynote speaker at Bob Jones University’s STAND (Sound Teaching About…
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S.C. Department of Education invites the public to review proposed instructional materials and textbooks
November 9, 2021The South Carolina Department of Education invites the public to review textbooks and instructional materials that have been proposed for use in South Carolina’s public schools. The materials will be…
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Rebuild Upstate completes repairs for more than 100 Upstate SC veterans
November 9, 2021Rebuild Upstate has created a volunteer Veterans Support Team as the agency celebrates a milestone in completing repairs for more than 100 Upstate South Carolina veterans. Rebuild Upstate serves low-income…
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Spartanburg Area Chapter of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association introduces new emergency assistance program
November 9, 2021The Spartanburg Area Chapter of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SARLA) introduced Hubitality, an emergency assistance program for Spartanburg County hospitality employees, last evening. The event took place…
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Governor’s initiative addresses local labor shortage through scholarships that cover tuition and fees at Greenville Technical College
November 9, 2021A $17 million investment in South Carolina’s workforce will provide scholarships for students in high-demand career programs at Greenville Technical College and other technical colleges across the state. The effort…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes three new associates
November 9, 2021Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that J. Boone Aiken IV, Katherine V. “Katie” Busbee and Sara A. Sykes have joined the firm. Boone Aiken is based in the Florence office and…
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Countybank adds new associate to SBA Lending Team
November 9, 2021Countybank welcomed Jordan Payne as Vice President, SBA Business Development Officer in Simpsonville. He will cover an expanded market, including Simpsonville, Mauldin, Woodruff, Spartanburg, Gaffney, and Rock Hill. Payne comes…
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Infinity Marketing receives three MarCom awards
November 9, 2021Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, won three awards in the 2021 MarCom Awards competition for a wide range of projects, like web development, social media…
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Elbit Systems of America, LLC establishing operations in Charleston County
November 9, 2021Project to create approximately 300 new jobs Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd., today announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The project will create…
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Hope Tz Schmalzl awarded CCIM designation
November 8, 2021Tz Schmalzl among 15 individuals who earned commercial real estate’s global standard for professional achievement. Hope Tz Schmalzl with the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS®”,…
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