Hughes Agency expands with two new team members
February 15, 2022
Hughes Agency, a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising and event management firm, announced the addition of Jennifer Gaillard as director of finance and HR and Mary Catherine Beecy as account…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty announces top agents for January
February 15, 2022
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has announced its top agents for January. In the Greenville office, the top agents for listings sold were Taylor Mitchell, Lane Robbat and…
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SC Supreme Court announces 2021 Pro Bono Honor Roll recipients
February 15, 2022
SC Bar Praises Service of Members More than 300 South Carolina attorneys have been named to the 2021 South Carolina Supreme Court Pro Bono Honor Roll, the Supreme Court of…
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Bericap SC, LLC expanding operations in Cherokee County
February 15, 2022
Company investing $19.7 million Bericap SC, LLC, a leading global plastic closure manufacturer, today announced plans to expand operations in Cherokee County. The company is investing $19.7 million into the…
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Venture Carolina announces inaugural class of the Palmetto Venture Fellowship
February 15, 2022
Venture Carolina, a nonprofit dedicated to bridging the funding gap between investors and entrepreneurs has partnered with the South Carolina Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation to launch the Palmetto…
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Marketing Minute Video: Connecting with your Community
February 14, 2022
Marketing Minute with Jill Wilks, NP Strategy The best way to connect with your community is by getting involved. This week’s video shares three simple steps to increase your…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midland kicks off booth sales and DoorDash partnership
February 14, 2022
Girl Scouts in the midlands and upstate of South Carolina will begin booth sales of the new brownie-inspired AdventurefulsTM cookie alongside other favorites, on February 11, 2022 Friday, February 11, kicks off…
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Kelly Tope named Sr. Director of Franchise Development for 9Round Franchising, LLC
February 14, 2022
9Round Franchising, LLC, announced Kelly Tope as the Sr. Director of Franchise Development. Bringing over 25 years of franchising experience to the position, Tope will play an integral part in…
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Bon Secours earns National Physician Well-being Award
February 14, 2022
Award recognizes programs with resilience, learning, business & quality, and culture components Bon Secours, which is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, was named the recipient of the prestigious Medicus…
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Rick Erwin Dining Group has big plans to renew, refresh, and relocate Rick Erwin’s Nantucket Seafood
February 14, 2022
Guests celebrating Valentine’s Day at Nantucket Seafood will be among the last to eat dinner at the West Broad Street location the restaurant has called home for the past 12…
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Internet Connection: A Clemson Love Story
February 14, 2022
Clemson University has no shortage of romantic meeting spots. President’s Park, the ’55 Exchange, Bowman Field and the Botanical Gardens have all given love a chance to take root and…
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State leads the nation as top exporter of tires and completed passenger motor vehicles
February 14, 2022
S.C. export sales topped $29.7 billion in 2021 Gov. Henry McMaster, the S.C. Department of Commerce and the SC Ports Authority today announced that the state’s 2021 export sales totaled…
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Furman celebrates award recipients at the 2022 Bell Tower Ball
February 14, 2022
Furman University presented a number of major awards at its annual Bell Tower Ball Saturday, Feb. 12. The event, which took place at the Greenville Convention Center, celebrated the accomplishments…
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SC technology company launches national collaboration with Ballotpedia
February 14, 2022
Voterheads.com, a South Carolina technology company, is excited to announce the launch of a local government monitoring collaboration with Ballotpedia.org that will allow visitors to Ballotpedia.org’s city and county web…
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‘Rosie the Riveter’ had a lot to say in her letters to a boy in uniform
February 14, 2022
Catherine Ladnier says her mother never threw anything away. So when she died on Mother’s Day, 2001, there were a lot of things to go through in her house in…
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Parsley & Mint Mediterranean Eatery reopens downtown location as full-service restaurant
February 14, 2022
Parsley & Mint Downtown offers a refreshed and elevated concept with Mediterranean-inspired dishes, bottomless brunch, and craft cocktails. Parsley & Mint Mediterranean Eatery has announced the reopening of its downtown…
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Lima One Capital launches inaugural Market Report for Real Estate Investors
February 14, 2022
What should residential real estate investors expect to happen in 2022? Lima One Capital has some answers. The Greenville-based real estate investment lender released its inaugural Market Outlook For Real…
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The ART of Real Estate welcomes Daniel Mogos as Associate Agent
February 14, 2022
The ART of Real Estate is pleased to announce Daniel Mogos has joined their Greenville Studio as an Associate Agent. In 2019, Mogos relocated to Greenville and he has loved…
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Coronavirus & vaccination update in South Carolina
February 14, 2022
Updated Feb 14, 2021 The links provided below are updated regularly as information becomes available. Keep checking back here for updates. Latest SC Data (Feb 14, 2021) SC Demographic Data…
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Nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm adds new attorney
February 13, 2022
Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP, a nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm announced the addition of Stephanie Besselievre. “We are excited to have Stephanie join the firm, “said founding partner…
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Dowtin named Greenwood County Public Information Officer
February 11, 2022
Greenwood County has appointed Jamie Dowtin, an experienced communications and public relations professional, as the county’s new Public Information Officer (PIO). As the PIO, Dowtin will serve as the liaison…
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The Office Centers announces plans for expansion
February 11, 2022
The Office Centers, which offers flexible, full-service executive office suites and business services, recently announced plans to expand to a fourth location serving the Golden Strip area, including the I-385…
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Milliken & Company included on America’s Best Midsize Employers list
February 10, 2022
2022 list presented by Forbes recognizes 500 top-rated midsize companies SPARTANBURG, SC – Milliken & Company, a leading diversified manufacturer, has been named among America’s Best Midsize Employers by Forbes…
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The Basics of Rehab Loans for Real Estate Investors
February 10, 2022
By Dalton Elliott Lima One Capital Real estate investors have lots of different ways to profit from buying homes. But one of the most tried and true ways is by…
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SeamonWhiteside selected as civil engineering and landscape architecture firm for Greenville’s largest brewery
February 10, 2022
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service land design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, announced its partnership with New Realm Brewing Co. to develop its newest brewery location in downtown Greenville, SC.…
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Colliers announces brokerage professional promotions in South Carolina
February 10, 2022
Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced that four brokerage associates have received promotions: Thomas Beard, SIOR and Dillon Swayngim have been promoted to Vice Presidents and Ryan McCue,…
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2021 Upstate SC announcements top $2.5 billion
February 10, 2022
85 companies announced 8,941 jobs to be created across 10-county region Upstate South Carolina’s economic momentum continued in 2021, with 85 companies announcing more than $2.5 billion in capital investment…
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Dr. Kizzi Gibson kicks off campaign for S.C. Superintendent of Education
February 10, 2022
Dr. Kizzi Gibson, a classroom teacher and longtime Republican leader, is kicking off her campaign for S.C. Superintendent of Education this week. She’ll be a candidate in the June 14…
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BJU to hold sixth annual Allen Jacobs Memorial Prayer Breakfast
February 10, 2022
Bob Jones University will host the sixth annual Allen Jacobs Memorial Prayer Breakfast Friday, March 18, to honor the memory of Officer Allen Jacobs and recognize law enforcement professionals across…
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Gov. McMaster commends state’s tourism industry and presents annual tourism awards in Greenville
February 10, 2022
To wrap up the 57th annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism & Travel, Governor Henry McMaster delivered remarks and presented awards to three distinguished honorees from South Carolina’s tourism industry. The Governor…
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South Carolina Department of Education and South Carolina Technical College System announce $11.5 million partnership
February 10, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and South Carolina Technical College System (SCTCS) announced a three year $11.5 million partnership that will grow and expand career and technical education…
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Majority Whip Clyburn remarks on the importance of teaching “critical race facts”
February 10, 2022
U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn took to the House floor today for a Special Order Hour to deliver a Black History Month speech on the importance of not…
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Graycliff Capital Partners’ CFO Caitlin Steelman named Senior Financial Executive of the Year by Upstate CFO Council
February 9, 2022
Caitlin Steelman, Chief Financial Officer of Graycliff Capital Partners, LLC (Graycliff Capital), was recognized as 2021 Senior Financial Executive of the Year by the Upstate CFO Council. Based in downtown…
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Putting down roots in Greenville during a pandemic
February 9, 2022
Real-Life Inspiration from Ted Lasso leads to Mom of 2 Following Her Dreams Many of us remember (and always will) March 16, 2020 as the day the world started to…
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North Greenville Enterprise Zone could lead to new emergency room
February 9, 2022
TRAVELERS REST, SC – Almost a year after a group of community leaders and elected officials came together with a shared mission of bringing emergency room services back to the…
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So Much to Love About 529 Plans
February 9, 2022
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Around this time of year, it seems every store I enter is full of heart-covered cards, rose bouquets or some other symbol of love. Whether…
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Tindall Corporation announces corporate leadership promotions
February 9, 2022
Tindall Corporation, one of the largest providers of precast concrete solutions in North America, is proud to promote four members of its leadership team to new positions: Clancy Self to…
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Jerry Chapman joins Alzheimer’s Association as Director of Ride to End ALZ® South Carolina
February 9, 2022
After 11 Years as Healthcare Executive, Chapman Switches Gears to Lead Charity Cycling Event On July 8-10, 2022, the Alzheimer’s Association® South Carolina Chapter will hold its annual cross-state cycling…
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Blue Diamond Industries establishing first East Coast manufacturing operations in Laurens County
February 9, 2022
$18 million investment will create over 90 new jobs Blue Diamond Industries, a subsidiary of Hexatronic Group AB in Sweden and a manufacturer of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) conduit materials for the protection…
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Greenville Technical College and Clemson University sign transfer articulation agreement
February 9, 2022Greenville Technical College (GTC) and Clemson University have signed a transfer articulation agreement that allows students to move seamlessly from GTC’s Associate of Arts – Architectural Engineering Transfer Track to…
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ScanSource, Inc. names John Eldh as President
February 9, 2022
Eldh to champion ScanSource’s hybrid distribution growth strategy ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, announced today that John Eldh has been named President…
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Google ratings reveal top 20 pizzerias in South Carolina
February 9, 2022
To celebrate National Pizza Day, list highlights best reviewed restaurants across the state With all of the change we’ve experienced over the past couple of years, one thing remains constant:…
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DP3 Architects, Ltd. partners with Upstate Warrior Solution to design new resource center
February 8, 2022
Upstate Warrior Solution is a non-profit serving veterans, active military, National Guard, and Reservists in the Upstate of South Carolina. Their mission is to provide comprehensive services and opportunities to…
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Colliers Report: Industrial demand is unparalleled throughout South Carolina
February 8, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2021 South Carolina Industrial Market Highlights An unprecedented need for industrial space throughout South Carolina is escalating speed-to-market delivery time. To secure…
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Somnus Mattress International LLC establishing operations in Cherokee County
February 8, 2022Somnus Mattress International LLC, a manufacturer of hybrid, memory foam mattresses, plans to establish operations in Cherokee County. The company’s $13 million investment will create 55 new jobs. Somnus Mattress International…
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Crawford selected as tourism marketing agency for North Carolina’s Brunswick Islands
February 8, 2022
Crawford, a full-service strategic marketing agency based in Greenville, was recently selected by the Brunswick County Tourism Development Authority to be its marketing agency. Crawford will provide strategic marketing for…
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Infinity Marketing promotes Erica Gregory to SEO Lead
February 8, 2022
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is pleased to announce Erica Gregory has been promoted to SEO Lead. “Even during her short time on the team,…
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Liquid Catering wins WeddingWire 2022 Couples’ Choice Awards
February 8, 2022
Liquid Catering has won in the catering category of the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards. Liquid Catering was established in 2011, and is the first of multiple companies established under High…
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The South Carolina Bar Foundation honors James C. Parham, Jr. with the DuRant Distinguished Public Service Award
February 8, 2022
The South Carolina Bar Foundation has named James C. Parham, Jr., Shareholder of Wyche, P.A., the recipient of its DuRant Distinguished Public Service Award. The award recognizes a lifetime in…
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Nearly 3,600 acres protected by Upstate Forever in 2021
February 7, 2022
Greenville- and Spartanburg-based conservation organization Upstate Forever protected nearly 3,600 acres of private and public forests, farmlands, and green spaces across Upstate South Carolina in 2021. Additional projects where Upstate…
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