“In Flux” to open at GCCA’s Main Gallery
May 24, 2022
Exhibition begins First Friday, June 3rd, 2022 Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) is excited to announce the opening of their Main Gallery exhibition, In Flux. The exhibition features the…
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Expanded customer base, increased staff, and record sales top off a monumental fifth year
May 23, 2022
BRB Trading Post, LLC, your local tractor and lawn equipment leader, announced its fifth anniversary for the Greer location. The Greer store, which opened with a team of two in…
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Greenville Literacy Association receives grant to expand training and career counseling
May 23, 2022
Greenville Literacy Association (GLA) received a grant on May 19, 2022 from Greenville Women Giving to expand its Training and Career Counselor role to ensure more of its students can…
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DHEC supports CDC recommendation on COVID-19 boosters for ages 5-11
May 23, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Thursday, May 19 it is recommending COVID-19 booster shots for ages 5-11 at least five months after their initial vaccine series.…
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Graham submits funding requests for South Carolina Energy & Water projects
May 23, 2022
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) submitted the following member-directed spending requests for Energy and Water projects in South Carolina. Graham made the requests to the Senate Appropriations Committee, on…
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United Community Mortgage Services adds Jamie Pimentel as Regional Sales Manager
May 23, 2022
United Community Bank has announced the addition of industry veteran Jamie Pimentel to its mortgage leadership team in the Upstate. In his role as regional sales manager, Pimentel will utilize…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Melissa Brumbaugh to the Company’s Woodruff Road Office
May 23, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Melissa Brumbaugh has joined the company’s Woodruff Road office as a sales associate. Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Melissa is an award-winning…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Kathy Little to the company’s Anderson office
May 22, 2022Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Kathy Little has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. Kathy Little links her passion for…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Katy Freemon to the company’s Midtown office
May 22, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Katy Freemon has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. All Katy’s life, the main topic…
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Greenville Women Giving awards $517,495
May 22, 2022
Local women’s collective giving organization Greenville Women Giving (GWG) announced it has awarded $517,495 in grant funding to non-profit organizations in Greenville County. To honor the occasion and celebrate GWG’s…
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OTO Development opens new Hampton by Hilton near Yosemite National Park
May 22, 2022
A new Hampton by Hilton has opened its doors in Oakhurst, California. Hampton Inn Oakhurst-Yosemite welcomed its first guests on Thursday, May 19. The property is among a complement of…
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Refreshed Vision for Verdae unveiled with a 10 to 15-year focus on Laurens Road
May 20, 2022
Verdae Development Inc. and Hollingsworth Funds unveiled a bold new outlook for approximately 90 acres of Laurens Road property as Greenville’s next generation destination. The refreshed vision aims to create…
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Rebuild Upstate receives $100,000 grant from Greenville Women Giving
May 20, 2022
Greenville Women Giving, a philanthropic women’s collective giving organization, has awarded Rebuild Upstate with a two year grant totaling $100,000. The mission of Greenville Women Giving is to work collectively…
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Weyerhaeuser completes acquisition of timberlands in North and South Carolina
May 20, 2022
Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) announced the completion of its acquisition of 80,800 acres of high-quality timberlands in North and South Carolina from a fund managed by Campbell Global for approximately…
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SC SBDC hires David Dougherty as Community Navigator Program Business Consultant
May 19, 2022
The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC), the state’s premier provider of business assistance to small business owners and entrepreneurs, is pleased to announce the hiring of Community…
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GSP receives $5.2 million grant for air cargo infrastructure improvements
May 19, 2022
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $5.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act grant to support infrastructure improvements at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), according to U.S. Secretary…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC awards 95 grants totaling $1.5 Million
May 19, 2022
Over 15 nonprofits in the Midlands receive funding to reduce poverty in South Carolina The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded 95 grants totaling $1.5 million to nonprofit organizations throughout the…
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The Southern Bank acquires Spartanburg property for new holding company headquarters
May 19, 2022Continuing its expansion throughout South Carolina, The Southern Bank announces the acquisition of property at 468 E. Main Street, Spartanburg, S.C. 29302. The Spartanburg location will be the company’s new…
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Part 2—Making Strategic Alliances Work: Proper Strategy and Aligned Structure
May 19, 2022
By Thomas Pietras Bauknight, Pietras, & Stormer, PA. This is part two of our series where we explore the key components of successful strategic alliances. In this article, we’ll…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Brittney Painter to the Company’s Augusta Road Office
May 19, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Brittney Painter has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. Brittney has called the Upstate of South Carolina…
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Infinity welcomes Sharon Kearns and Jimmy Manos
May 19, 2022Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, recently expanded its team with the addition of Sharon Kearns, Graphic Designer, and Jimmy Manos, Social Media Coordinator. “We…
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Trinity Partners facilitates industrial lease in Greenville County
May 19, 2022
Trinity Partners recently facilitated the lease of 535 John Ross Court in Greenville County to Ansco & Associates, LLC. The newly constructed facility consists of 10,000 square feet and will…
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Vietnam POWs coming to Upstate to celebrate 49th Year of Freedom – two events open to the public
May 18, 2022
In just a few weeks a group of more than 80 Vietnam POWs, family and special friends will come to Greenville for their 49thFreedom Reunion. The National Organization of Former…
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Highest Morningstar Rating for WI Fidelis 10-year risk-adjusted performance
May 18, 2022
Wallick Investments, LLC’s separately managed account composite, WI Fidelis, received a 5-Star Morningstar RatingTM for 10-year risk-adjusted performance among 112 Mid-Cap Blend products as of March 31, 2022. Only the…
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Golden Career Strategies President Stacey Bevill earns Professional Certified Coach credential from International Coach Federation
May 18, 2022
Stacey Bevill, Owner and President of Golden Career Strategies, recently earned the prestigious Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation from the International Coach Federation (ICF). ICF offers the only independent and…
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Hartness announces Tori Wallace-Babcock as Development Manager
May 18, 2022
Hartness announced Tori Wallace-Babcock as development manager. In this role, Wallace-Babcock will lead all critical aspects of the development process, from inception through construction completion, for every project within the…
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The ART of Real Estate welcomes Steely Walker as Executive Coordinator
May 18, 2022
The ART of Real Estate announced that Steely Walker has joined the team as their new Executive Coordinator. Steely moved to Columbia from Atlanta, GA in 2012 to attend the…
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Hughes Agency welcomes Katie Kelley as Account Executive
May 18, 2022
Hughes Agency, a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising, and event management firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Katie Kelley as Account Executive. Kelley brings over six years of…
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Greenville Scottish Games announces Royal Highland Fusilier Guard
May 18, 2022The Greenville Scottish Games has announced the 2022 Royal Highland Fusilier Honor Guard team for 2022. The Royal Highland Fusiliers are the most decorated unit in the British Army, and…
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LaunchGVL celebrates student interns, awards scholarships
May 18, 2022
Greenville Chamber, Greenville County Schools Partner to Honor LaunchGVL Participants and Present Scholarships LaunchGVL hosted a celebration event on Tuesday, May 17 honoring 2021/2022 student interns and their employers. During…
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Greenville Theatre closes out Welcome Back season with the smash hit musical, Mamma Mia!
May 18, 2022
Greenville Theatre is ecstatic to close out their Welcome Back season with the Broadway smash hit musical, Mamma Mia! Come see this energetic story brought to life like never before on…
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E.A. Sween Company establishing operations in Greenwood County
May 18, 2022
$38 million investment will create 300 new jobs E.A. Sween Company, a leading supplier in the ready-to-eat sandwich industry, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenwood County. The company…
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Logisticus Group receives a a Longevity Award from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association
May 18, 2022
Logisticus Group, a transportation logistics company, received a Longevity Award from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association. SC&RA is an international organization comprised of more than 1,350 members from 46…
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A New Broom Sweeps Clean
May 18, 2022
By Tom Poland “A new broom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows the corners.” Mom pulled out this old saw when a new preacher attempted wholesale change or…
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Sharonview Federal Credit Union selects Upstart for Personal Lending
May 18, 2022INDIAN LAND, SC – Sharonview Federal Credit Union, a top credit union serving over 100,000 members in the Carolinas and nationwide, today announced it has partnered with Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST),…
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S.C. non-profit to lead beach clean-ups along four coastlines on World Ocean Day
May 18, 2022
Two South Carolina beaches, one Hawaiian beach, one beach in the Galapagos to be cleared of debris next month By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Global Eco Adventures (GEA), a Midlands-based…
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Appalachian Development Corporation hires Michael Smith as Vice President
May 18, 2022
Appalachian Development Corporation (ADC) welcomes Michael Smith as their new Vice President. He will be working with banks, lenders, credit unions, and small businesses throughout South Carolina providing the SBA…
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Katy Hardy receives Presidential Medallion for Instructional Excellence
May 17, 2022
Kathleen (Katy) Hardy, program director for the School of Humanities and Social Sciences in Tri-County Technical College’s Arts and Sciences Division, was honored May 6 with the highest award presented…
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Randy Price receives Adjunct Faculty Presidential Award at Tri-County Technical College
May 17, 2022
Randy Price, who has taught for Tri-County Technical College’s welding program for 27 years, received the College’s 2022 Adjunct Faculty Presidential Award May 6. This award is given annually at…
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Chris Spencer joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
May 17, 2022
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Chris Spencer to its Greenville office as a residential agent. Chris has lived in the Upstate since 2009 and has enjoyed seeing the area’s growth…
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Spartanburg Community College concurrent enrollment program becomes first in South Carolina to receive NACEP accreditation
May 17, 2022
Today, Spartanburg Community College announced its concurrent enrollment program has received full accreditation from the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) Accreditation Commission, the nation’s only accrediting body for…
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PTC Horticulture Director earns arborist credential
May 17, 2022
As a conscientious and devoted educator, Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Horticulture Program Director Daniel Greenwell teaches not just the “how” or the “when” but the “why” of every landscape practice.…
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SK Strategies unveils diverse, regional partnerships
May 17, 2022
Sam Konduros Reactivates SC-Based Consulting Firm Konduros Undertakes New Strategic Roles with Southeast Life Sciences, the United States Performance Center, and Good Growth Capital SK Strategies LLC (SKS), the Greenville-based specialized consulting firm initially…
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Greenville Area Parkinson Society’s Kamber Parker named Young Professional of the Year
May 17, 2022
The Greenville Area Parkinson Society’s interim Executive Director Kamber Parker has been named Young Professional of the Year by the Greenville Chamber. Parker has been the Greenville Area Parkinson Society’s…
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SC Mental Health State Director to testify before US Senate Special Committee
May 17, 2022
Kenneth Rogers, MD, state director of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH), will testify before the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging at 10:00 am. on Thursday,…
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SCATCC announces 2022 award winners
May 17, 2022
The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners (SCATCC) announces the selection of its 2022 award winners. Commissioner Leadership, Garry Powers, Midlands Technical College Honors an individual who has made…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Dr. Brian Blank, Ember Modern Medicine
May 17, 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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Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® elects David Lockwood of Colliers | South Carolina as incoming President-Elect
May 16, 2022
David Lockwood, CRE, CCIM, SIOR, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Colliers | South Carolina, was recently elected by the Global Board of Directors of the Society of…
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Natasha Pitts hired as Greenville Chamber Vice President of Diversity and Economic Inclusion
May 16, 2022
The Greenville Chamber has hired Natasha Pitts to serve as Vice President of Diversity and Economic Inclusion. In this role, she will lead and implement the Chamber’s Diversity and Economic…
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Kopis hosting Blood Drive on May 24
May 16, 2022
Leading software developer Kopis will be hosting a blood drive next week at its downtown office. “Kopis is more than a business. We value serving our community and giving back…
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