Presbyterian College issues challenge to future service entrepreneurs with statewide competition for high school seniors
October 21, 2021
Presbyterian College announced today that it is leaning into its motto – “While We Live, We Serve” – with a challenge to high school seniors who are interested in making…
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McDonald’s Drive Thru Challenge benefiting local Ronald McDonald House Charities is back!
October 20, 2021
McDonald’s Hosts Second Annual Drive Thru Challenge & Sets Fundraising Goal to $2 Million The second annual McDonald’s Drive Thru Challenge has officially kicked off!! Now through December 12, Greenville-area…
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Men’s Soccer receives nearly $1 million toward endowment for scholarships
October 20, 2021
Retooled fundraising model helps ensure athletics programs remain sustainable Rob Victor ’09 was part of many big wins during his four years on the Furman Men’s Soccer team. But if…
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Canal Insurance Company to expand, locate new corporate headquarters in heart of downtown Greenville
October 20, 2021
Canal Insurance Company, 82 years young and with an eye on a vibrant future, has announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County by relocating to a new headquarters location…
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Greenwood volunteer to be a featured guest on Wreaths Across America Radio
October 20, 2021
Helen Nazzaro, Regent of the Mount Ariel Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will be featured in a national interview on Wreaths Across America Radio. The interview will…
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Colliers facilitates the relocation of Canal Insurance to iconic Downtown Greenville office tower
October 20, 2021
Colliers office brokerage team members Brantley Anderson, CCIM, Taylor Allen, SIOR, CCIM and Bailey Tollison represented Canal Insurance Company in the company’s relocation within Downtown Greenville, SC. Canal will lease…
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McCrory Construction’s Matt Solomon and Tony Warren promoted to Preconstruction management
October 20, 2021
Matt Solomon and Tony Warren have taken on new roles at McCrory Construction with their respective promotions to Senior Preconstruction Manager. Both Solomon and Warren are based in the firm’s…
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Prisma Health celebrates groundbreaking of new primary care practice in Fountain Inn
October 20, 2021Prisma Health marked a next chapter in continuing to meet the needs of growing Upstate communities during a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 19, for a new primary care practice…
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South Carolina yearly closed sales up almost 15% over 2020
October 20, 2021
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its monthly statewide real estate market reports. While 9,323 homes sold across South Carolina throughout September, representing 5% fewer homes than the same time…
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‘War Dogs’ exhibit at Upcountry History Museum showcases bravery, service of military working dogs
October 20, 2021
“War Dogs: Never Above You, Never Below You, Always Beside You” delivers a powerful display of the heroism, service, and history of America’s military working dogs in the newest exhibition…
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Harvest Hope welcomes new Director of Development and Agency Relations
October 19, 2021
20 year fundraising professional joins S.C.’s largest food bank As Harvest Hope Food Bank celebrates its 40th anniversary and looks ahead to the future, the organization welcomes Chad Scott as…
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Colliers facilitates sale at Fort Prince Industrial Park for Walmart’s $450-million “Project Replay”
October 19, 2021
Walmart’s recent “Project Replay” announcement of the purchase of ±201 acres of land for the company’s largest grocery distribution center to date means the entirety of Fort Prince Industrial Park…
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Countybank and Greenwood Capital pledge $50,000 for United Way Greenville
October 19, 2021
Countybank and Greenwood Capital donated $50,000 as part of their annual Pacesetter Campaign to the United Way of Greenville County. Associates from both organizations made personal pledge donations totaling $39,157…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes two new team members
October 19, 2021Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, recently expanded its team with the addition of Brandyn Graham, Media Coordinator, and Sarah Johnson, Integrated Marketing Lead. “We’re grateful…
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Riggs Partners announces 2021 pro bono marketing marathon for nonprofits
October 19, 2021
Riggs Partners will hold its 24th annual CreateAthon event to benefit Midlands- and Upstate-area nonprofits on February 3-4, 2022. CreateAthon is a 24-hour creative marathon during which professionals provide marketing…
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Walmart selects Spartanburg County for new, high-tech grocery distribution center
October 19, 2021
$450 million investment will create more than 400 new jobs Walmart has announced plans to build a new, high-tech distribution center for fresh and frozen groceries in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.…
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Quality affordable housing options expand as Northside Development Group, Spartanburg Housing and NHE bring 500 Northside Station to reality
October 18, 2021
Extended group of Upstate partners play key roles as new 90-unit community opens on site of former Spartan Mills textile campus The Upstate’s well-documented deficits in affordable housing will receive…
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SC Ports announces leadership change
October 18, 2021
Following a successful 13 years as president and CEO of South Carolina Ports, Jim Newsome announced his plans today to retire from the helm on June 30, at which time…
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Submissions sought for 7th annual African American History Month art exhibition at Greenville Technical College library
October 18, 2021Submissions are sought for the February 2022 art exhibition by the Greenville Technical College library, in celebration of African American History Month. The show will be on display from February…
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Lander’s first Music for Meals fundraiser brings ‘true joy’
October 18, 2021
Nothing could stop the music – or the enthusiasm to raise funds for Lander University’s Bear Necessities Food Pantry. COVID-19 restrictions may have forced the rescheduling twice of the Music…
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J. Michael Taylor, DP3 Architects founding principal announces retirement
October 15, 2021
J. Michael Taylor, AIA, LEED AP, Chairman and CEO, and a founding principal of DP3 Architects, has announced his retirement effective March 31, 2022. Mike co-founded DP3 Architects, Ltd. (formerly…
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Inaugural Hog & Barrel Festival announces restaurants and distilleries
October 15, 2021
More than 40 restaurants and distilleries from across the Southeast will be taking part in the inaugural Hog & Barrel: A Bourbon, BBQ & Bacon Festival this November. Everything from…
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Prisma Health Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine Center opens new office in Greer
October 14, 2021
Prisma Health Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center has opened a new location in Greer to better serve patients across the Upstate region. The office is located on the Prisma Health…
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Bon Secours collaborates with Guild Education to expand associate education program
October 14, 2021
New program provides strategic career pathways and 115 academic program offerings Bon Secours today announced a collaboration with Guild Education, the nation’s leading education and upskilling platform, to offer an…
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The Village of West Greenville Micro-Area Plan
October 14, 2021
Since February, the City of Greenville has worked to unlock the Village’s potential as a welcoming, diverse, vibrant and artistic community. With GVL2040 in mind, the City of Greenville and Wernick & Co.…
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Business growth and multiple locations leads to accelerated plans of firm administrator position for Tara Kennedy
October 14, 2021
Stokes & Company CPAs, is a local firm specializing in monthly accounting and payroll services for business clients, as well as individual and business tax planning and preparation. With four…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces record-breaking third quarter with $222 million brokerage transaction volume
October 14, 2021
Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina, which has offices in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Spartanburg, announced a record-breaking $222 million in commercial real estate sale and lease transactions for…
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Alex Campbell of NAI Earle Furman and Tammy Dixon of NAI Piedmont Triad awarded CCIM designation
October 14, 2021
Campbell and Dixon were among other individuals who earned commercial real estate’s global standard for professional achievement in Pittsburgh this past weekend. Alex was the only recipient from South Carolina…
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NAI Earle Furman announces the following transactions
October 14, 2021
Sold: Spartanburg, South Carolina: Rob Schmidt and Peter Couchell, CCIM of Furman Capital Advisors, an investment service division of NAI Earle Furman represented the seller in the sale of a…
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Gov. Henry McMaster urges congressional leaders to protect S.C. Auto Workers, Manufacturers
October 14, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster wrote a letter to U.S. House and Senate leadership yesterday urging them to reject current legislation that would discriminate against South Carolina automobile workers and automobile manufacturers by giving tax credits to…
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The Cliffs announces record sales through Q3 2021
October 14, 2021
Private club real estate demand continues; Cliffs Builders expands ownership opportunities The Cliffs announced that real estate sales by its brokerage teams totaled $180,570,732 through the third quarter of 2021.…
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Bank of America awards $15,000 grant to United Way’s Homeless Prevention Fund
October 14, 2021
United Way of the Piedmont announced today that Bank of America has provided funding to support its Homeless Prevention Fund, which will improve economic mobility for residents within Spartanburg, Cherokee…
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William McKinney appointed Chair of Catawba – North Carolina Compact Certification Commission
October 14, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that William McKinney has been appointed as Chair of the North Carolina Catawba Compact Certification Commission by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. “I…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation brings back wildly popular ‘CAN Talks,’ an event where ideas and stories challenge the status quo and broaden perspectives
October 14, 2021
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs for individuals with disabilities, will host a special event called ‘CAN Talks’ where five individuals with…
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USDA announces South Carolina Rural Development State Director
October 14, 2021
President Joe Biden announced the appointment of Dr. Saundra Glover to the office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture South Carolina State Director on Tuesday afternoon. Dr. Glover, a product…
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My Last Dog
October 13, 2021
By Tom Poland Should you walk our family land in eastern Georgia, you’ll come across several cemeteries. No, they’re not ancestors. You won’t see headstones. You’ll see wooden crosses…
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USDA announces South Carolina Rural Development State Director
October 13, 2021
President Joe Biden announced the appointment of Dr. Saundra Glover to the office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture South Carolina State Director on Tuesday afternoon. Dr. Glover, a product…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, Dan Ellzey release statements on S.C. Supreme Court decision in CARES Act Unemployment Benefits Case
October 13, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey today released the following statements on the S.C. Supreme Court’s unanimous decision to dismiss the case challenging the…
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Auro Hotels hosts hiring event for AC Hotel Greenville Downtown
October 12, 2021
Hotel to hold official “Casting Call” October 13 AC Hotel Greenville Downtown’s Casting Call event invites top hospitality talent for open interviews encompassing line level positions as well as a…
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Countybank and Greenwood Capital pledge more than $36,000 for United Way
October 12, 2021Countybank and Greenwood Capital donated $36,117 as part of their annual Pacesetter Campaign to the United Way of the Lakelands. Associates from both organizations made personal pledge donations totaling $24,227…
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Infinity Marketing wins four w3 Awards
October 12, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, won four awards in the 2021 w3 Awards competition for a wide variety of content projects. This brings the firm’s…
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WandaVision actor from Greenville Stars in Falsettos musical Oct. 29 – Nov. 6
October 12, 2021
WandaVision Actor from Greenville Stars in Falsettos Musical Oct. 29 – Nov. 6 Joshua Begelman, 12, who recently portrayed Young Quicksilver in an Emmy award-nominated episode of the Disney+ superhero…
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STORY adds Placito as an Account Manager
October 12, 2021
Mary Placito has joined STORY, a leading digital marketing firm serving the Southeast, as an Account Manager. Placito comes to Story from the Community Journals where she was a Marketing…
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5 Steps for Holiday Budgeting Success
October 12, 2021
World Finance offers simple tips to take the stress out of holiday expenses It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and you know what that means? It may not…
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TacMed Solutions™ announces new Senior Vice President of Sales SSG, Mark R. Owens
October 12, 2021
TacMed Solutions™ welcomes Mark R. Owens to the team to lead the TacMed Simulation commercial organization as the Senior Vice President of Sales, Simulation Solutions Group. Serving in this role,…
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Haley selected to Clemson Board of Trustees
October 12, 2021
Former United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Governor of South Carolina Nikki R. Haley has been named to the Clemson Board of Trustees, effective immediately. Haley graduated…
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Greenville Theatre officially launches its 2021/2022 “Welcome Back” season with The Hound of the Baskervilles!
October 12, 2021
This spine-tingling Sherlock Holmes’ mystery is filled with suspense, humor, and terror. Based on the novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sir Henry is heir to the vast Baskerville fortune,…
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Upstate Schools recognized for educational design
October 12, 2021Local architecture firm, Craig Gaulden Davis, has been recognized by South Carolina’s Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) with three of the nine design awards given for South Carolina’s Best in…
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McCrory Construction selected as design-builder of innovative new processing facility for Last Step Recycling in Chester, SC
October 12, 2021
McCrory Construction has been awarded a design-build contract by Last Step Recycling, LLC (LSR) for a new 230,000-square-foot processing facility situated on a 54-acre site in Chester Technology Park in…
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McCrory Construction announces John Brock as Senior Superintendent
October 12, 2021
John Brock has joined McCrory Construction as Senior Superintendent based in the company’s Greenville office. With a construction industry career spanning more than 25 years, Brock has overseen new construction,…
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