Stinson Ferguson selected for inaugural Sustainability Leadership Initiative
October 11, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Stinson Woodward Ferguson has been selected for the inaugural class of the Sustainability Leadership Initiative. Sustain SC and the Furman University Shi Institute for Sustainable…
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Lima One Capital adds two executives to its corporate leadership team
October 11, 2021
Lima One Capital has added Annmarie Higgins as its Chief Human Resources Officer and Taylor Owens as its Chief Marketing Officer. Higgins joins Lima One Capital after serving as the…
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Interim HealthCare announces promotion of Kiersten Colovin to Vice President of Operations
October 8, 2021
Interim HealthCare, a leading area provider of home health care, hospice, and personal care services, recently announced the promotion of Kiersten Colovin to Vice President of Operations. In this expanded…
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FUEL selects The Homeless Period Project as grant recipient
October 8, 2021
FUEL – a Greenville-based marketing agency offering a full suite of strategy, creative, branding, advertising, and PR services – has selected The Homeless Period Project as its fourth quarter 2021…
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S.C. Board of Financial Institutions passes resolution in opposition to proposed financial account activity reporting
October 7, 2021
State Treasurer and Board urges Congressional delegation to vote against Biden administration’s plan to monitor private citizens’ bank balances State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that the State Board of Financial…
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Katie Babb joins High Spirits Hospitality as Marketing Manager
October 7, 2021
High Spirits Hospitality has hired Katie Babb as its new Marketing Manager. Babb earned her bachelor’s degree in classics from College of Charleston in 2015. She started her career as…
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CRG continues Greenville-Spartanburg push, begins sitework on new ±2.35-million-square-foot Cubes project
October 7, 2021
With more than 2.7 million square feet completed and successfully leased in the Greenville-Spartanburg market, developer CRG has set its sights on a new industrial development park in Spartanburg County,…
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Prisma Health’s Patewood Hospital earns Baby-Friendly Hospital designation
October 6, 2021
Prisma Health shared that its Patewood Hospital has earned the official Baby-Friendly Hospital designation after implementing the 10 steps of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI), a global program sponsored by…
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Hire Me SC Employer Summit to coincide with National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 6, 2021
The 2021 Hire Me SC Employer Summit is back on Wednesday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as a virtual event through Zoom. The fifth annual event led…
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STORY launches new website
October 6, 2021
One of the region’s leading digital marketing agencies has launched a new website for itself. The new website for STORY can be found at storyagency.co and features services such as…
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“Museum on wheels” honoring veterans coming Nov. 18 to Greenwood
October 6, 2021
Wreaths Across America (WAA) announced that its Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) will be in Greenwood on Thursday, Nov. 18, at the Greenwood County Veterans Center. The one-day event, which is…
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Duke Energy commits nearly $500,000 in grants to organizations that preserve, enhance South Carolina’s natural resources
October 6, 2021
The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded nearly $500,000 in grants to 16 South Carolina organizations that will fund wildlife conservation efforts, environmental projects and educational programs across the state. “We are committed…
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How to Make the Most of this Year’s South Carolina State Fair
October 6, 2021
The 152nd South Carolina State Fair returns Oct. 13-24, 2021, with a full lineup of traditional favorites and a variety of new rides, foods, entertainment and the return of the…
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Greenville Technical College student receives Congressional Award Gold Medal
October 6, 2021
Jeremiah Tobin, a student in the Honors Program at Greenville Technical College, has received the Congressional Award Gold Medal as a representative from South Carolina. The award is based on…
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SCETV and SCPRT travel series returns October 7
October 6, 2021
Discover Daufuskie, tag along on a Charleston ghost tour and get a glimpse at colonial life in South Carolina the latest season of the travel series produced by South Carolina…
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BASF in Seneca donates $5,000 and personal hygiene items to Grace’s Closet
October 6, 2021
BASF’s site in Seneca, South Carolina recently donated $5,000 to Grace’s Closet, along with personal hygiene items such as soap, toothpaste, shampoo and more. The donation will provide students in…
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Colliers | South Carolina unveils its 115th anniversary commemorative beer, “The Dealmaker”
October 6, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina partnered with Holy City Brewing to create a custom Carolina Kolsch-style beer called “The Dealmaker” to celebrate its 115 years in the commercial real estate business…
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Plastic Omnium expanding operations in Anderson County
October 6, 2021
More than $17.7 million investment will create 76 new jobs Plastic Omnium, a leading automotive equipment provider, today announced plans to expand operations in Anderson County. The more than $17.7…
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Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) celebrates 30 years as leading corporate communications agency, focuses on future growth
October 6, 2021
The Greenville, SC-based PR agency prepares to usher in new generation of leadership Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) is celebrating its 30th anniversary as one of the Upstate’s leading corporate communications…
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Clemson Board approves five-year contract extension for President Jim Clements
October 5, 2021One of the nation’s most sought-after presidents in higher education, President Jim Clements will remain at Clemson University for the foreseeable future. Clemson University’s Board of Trustees on Friday approved…
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Colliers Report: What is next for the Greenville-Spartanburg office market?
October 5, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2021 Greenville-Spartanburg Office Market Highlights There was a flight to quality in Greenville-Spartanburg evidenced by the decreasing Class A and B vacancy…
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PreZero US expanding operations in Oconee County
October 5, 2021
$11.5 million investment will create 32 new jobs PreZero US, a recycling and waste solutions company, today announced plans to expand operations in Oconee County. The $11.5 million investment will…
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Habitat for Humanity asks Mauldin City Council to change its mind on anti-thrift shop zoning
October 5, 2021
Supporters of Habitat for Humanity gathered today to rally support for a new ReStore that is being blocked by a recent zoning change by the Mauldin City Council. A Habitat…
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SC Ports welcomes 2021-2022 Port Ambassadors
October 5, 2021South Carolina Ports welcomes its 2021-2022 Port Ambassadors class, which consists of 26 delegates from around the state who will gain a deep understanding of how SC Ports and commerce are…
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Countybank’s Wells Dunlap transitions to Greenville market
October 5, 2021
Countybank announced that Rufus Thornwell “Wells” Dunlap, V, Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager, will be transitioning from Greenwood to Countybank’s Greenville market. “Wells has been an asset to Countybank’s…
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Two YMCA of Greenville executives recognized for business and community impact
October 5, 2021
Barbie Jefferson listed in TALK’s 25 Most Beautiful Women in the Upstate; MaryEllis Petrosian named to Greenville Business Magazine’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under The YMCA of Greenville shared…
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#5 Best Small City in the U.S. – Greenville, SC
October 5, 2021
More than 800,000 Condé Nast Traveler® readers cast their votes rating their travel experiences across the globe. Greenville, SC was voted “#5 Best Small City in the U.S.,” marking the…
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Colliers announces the sale of a ±33,489-square-foot mixed-use building in Downtown Greenville’s ONE City Plaza
October 5, 2021
Colliers office brokerage team members Brantley Anderson, CCIM, Taylor Allen, SIOR, CCIM and Bailey Tollison represented PTRE Holdings, LLC in the sale of a ±33,489-square-foot mixed-use building at 103 N.…
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Dollar General leases Mapletree Investments facility in Spartanburg County for distribution expansion
October 5, 2021
Mapletree Investments has leased ±307,778 square feet of industrial space at 1375 Howell Road in Duncan, SC to major retailer Dollar General for an expansion of their distribution footprint near…
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BASF seeking apprentices for “earn and learn” program in White Stone
October 5, 2021
BASF is seeking applicants for a new apprenticeship program at its White Stone, South Carolina facility. The program is part of the company’s North American Apprenticeship Development Program (NAADP), which…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation awards $683,980 to upstate charities
October 5, 2021
South Carolina Charities, Inc. announced today that it will award a total of $683,980 in funds to the charity beneficiaries of the 2021 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation.…
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Harvest Hope launches it’s Scary to be Hungry food drive
October 5, 2021Harvest Hope looks to community to help feed children facing hunger this fall In the spirit of Halloween, Harvest Hope Food Bank is kicking off a “It’s Scary to be…
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DHEC analysis: majority of severe COVID-19 cases among unvaccinated individuals
October 5, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s (DHEC) most recent data analysis shows that the majority of recent COVID-19 cases, including severe cases, remain among individuals who are…
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South Carolina Department of Education announces $56 Million in additional funding under American Rescue Plan Act
October 5, 2021
Today, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) announced the release of additional federal funds to assist school districts in addressing the challenges faced by vulnerable students population due to the…
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Glen Raven Inc. expanding operations in Anderson County
October 4, 2021
$70 million investment will create 135 new jobs Glen Raven Inc., a high-performance textile manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations for its custom fabrics division in Anderson County. The $70…
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FUEL’s Meredith Kinsey appointed to Board of Directors for Upstate American Heart Association
October 4, 2021
FUEL – a Greenville-based marketing agency offering a full suite of strategy, creative, branding, advertising, and PR services – is pleased to announce that president and COO Meredith Kinsey has…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces plan to expand I-73
October 4, 2021McMaster continues push for major infrastructure improvements Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Secretary Christy Hall, members of the General Assembly, and local Horry County…
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Management Solutions marks 20th anniversary milestone
October 4, 2021
Management Solutions announced its 20th year in business as a provider of employee assessment and development tools. Mark Lee founded the company in 2001 to help companies throughout the Upstate…
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Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) expands long-standing internship program
October 4, 2021
New and returning intern team members highlight Fall season at mar-comm agency Jeff Dezen Public Relations announces the recent addition of Wayne Catoe, as an intern as part of the…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s William McKinney awarded North Carolina’s highest civilian honor
October 4, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that William McKinney has been awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. The Order of the Long Leaf Pine…
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Two South Carolina companies receive lofty U.S. Defense Department awards
October 4, 2021ESGR presents honors at Governor’s Mansion By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Columbia’s Boyer Commercial Construction and Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach were both presented the 2021 Department of…
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Lima One Capital launches real estate podcast
October 4, 2021
Lima One Capital, one of the nation’s premier money lenders for fix and flip, rental, and multifamily investment property loans, has launched the Real Estate of Things podcast to provide…
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Rebuild Upstate hires new Development Specialist
October 4, 2021
Rebuild Upstate has brought on Rose Davis to be its new Development Specialist. In 2017, Davis graduated from Clemson University with a degree in communications and nonprofit leadership. Following graduation,…
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SC Superintendent Molly Spearman and MAKO Medical host K-12 COVID-19 testing visit
October 4, 2021SC Superintendent Molly Spearman and MAKO Medical host K-12 COVID-19 testing visit WHEN: October 5, 2021, at 10:30 am WHERE: Fountain Inn High School (student parking lot) 644 Quillen Avenue…
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BASF donates breakfast to healthcare workers
October 1, 2021
BASF’s site in Seneca, South Carolina recently donated 300 breakfast chicken biscuits to frontline healthcare workers with Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital. Meals went to clinical inpatient staff and employees…
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SC Disabilities and Special Needs announces new state director
October 1, 2021
The Commission for the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs announced the selection of Michelle Gough Fry, J.D, PH.D, LL.M as state director of the Department of Disabilities and Special…
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New York Times best-selling author H.W. Brands to speak Oct. 28 at Poinsett Club
October 1, 2021
In a time when politics seems more polarized than ever, historian and New York Times best-selling author H.W. Brands says there are lessons to be learned from 19th-century politicians Henry…
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National Land Realty names Mac Christian new CMO
October 1, 2021
National Land, the nation’s fastest growing real estate land brokerage company specializing in farm, ranch, country estates, timber, recreational, and commercial development properties, today announced that it has hired Mac…
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Ken Burns exhibit making its only southeastern stop at Upcountry History Museum
September 30, 2021
Yes, that Ken Burns! America’s renowned filmmaker and documentarian reveals a more personal side of his storytelling talents in Uncovered: The Ken Burns Collection, the newest exhibition opening Saturday, October…
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Spartanburg County Public Libraries and marketing partner Neue South receive national PR award for Census campaign and proven community impact
September 30, 2021
The Spartanburg County Public Libraries was one of eight recipients of the 2021 John Cotton Dana (JCD) Award, recognized for their strategic communications efforts with local marketing firm, Neue South,…
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