Sherman College names faculty, staff member of the year
December 6, 2021
Sherman College of Chiropractic recently honored Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences Alan Brewster, B.S., D.C., A.C.P., ’89, and Assistant Director of the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning Amy…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces the ‘Happy HoliPAID’ campaign to return unclaimed funds
December 6, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is excited to spread some holiday cheer in South Carolina by reuniting individuals with their missing money. Paying homage to popular Christmas carols, the State Treasurer’s…
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Greenville Technical College holds virtual information sessions for Workforce Scholarships for the Future
December 6, 2021
Greenville Technical College offers many different career paths in high-demand fields, and with the new S.C. Workforce Scholarships for the Future, South Carolina residents can take advantage of zero-cost tuition…
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DEACON DIVERS train to build artificial reef off S.C. coast
December 6, 2021“The dive training we’re conducting for this group of religious leaders and naturalists is part of our building an army of divers to help construct an artificial reef along the…
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Colliers Report: 2020 Census results are positive for the Greenville-Spartanburg CSAs
December 2, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2021 Greenville-Spartanburg Retail Market Highlights According to the 2020 Census, the Greenville-Spartanburg combined statistical areas (CSAs) population has grown from 1,108,419 in…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Chantel Gant to the Company’s Spartanburg office
December 2, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Chantel Gant has joined the company’s Spartanburg office as a sales associate. Chantel Gant is a 2010 graduate of USC Upstate,…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Emily Carter to the Company’s Commercial office
December 2, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Emily Carter has joined the company’s Commercial office as a sales associate. Emily Carter’s goal is to assure that you buy…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Danelle White to the Company’s North Pleasantburg office
December 2, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Danelle White has joined the company’s North Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. Danelle White has been an active member of…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Carter Jay to the Company’s North Pleasantburg office
December 2, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Carter Jay has joined the company’s North Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. Carter Jay is a native of Greenville, and…
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Donors keep Greenville Technical College’s Auto Body Repair Program current with industry needs
December 2, 2021
Gifts by John I. Smith Charities, Fairway Automotive Group, The Smith Insurance Agency, and Jackson Marketing Motorsports Events have allowed Greenville Technical College’s Auto Body Repair Program to replace two…
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The SC SBDC collaborates with partners to improve the economic impact of African American businesses and entrepreneurs
December 2, 2021
The SC SBDC Collaborates with the S.C. Commission for Minority Affairs (CMA), South Carolina’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Lenders and Other Partners to Improve the Economic Impact of…
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Sylvan Learning Center’s Koressa Arneson named to Anderson Chamber’s 20 Under 40 list
December 2, 2021
Koressa Arneson, Center Director of Education and Enrollment at Sylvan Learning Center in Anderson, has been named to the Anderson Chamber’s 20 Under 40 list. “I’m honored to have been…
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Conservation groups urge FERC and Georgia Power to study Tugalo decommissioning and restore the Chattooga River Gorge
December 2, 2021CHATTOOGA RIVER, GA/SC – On Friday, November 26th, six conservation groups moved to intervene in a proceeding before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to urge the agency and Georgia…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd expands into North Carolina
December 1, 2021
Firm opens Raleigh office in response to growing client demand Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. has expanded into North Carolina with the opening of a new office in Raleigh. The firm,…
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South Carolina students selected for United States Senate Youth Program
December 1, 2021State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced two South Carolina high school students have been selected as delegates to the 60th Annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) that will…
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Chapman Cultural Center to receive $250,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts as part of the American Rescue Plan
December 1, 2021
Chapman Cultural Center is pleased to announce we have been selected to receive an American Rescue Plan grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to help the arts…
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Suzanne Brooks stepping down as President and CEO of the Spartanburg County Historical Association
December 1, 2021
The Spartanburg County Historical Association (SCHA) is celebrating the leadership of President and CEO, Suzanne Brooks who joined the organization in March 2016. Suzanne will be stepping down from her…
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Juniper announces winter wonderland rooftop experience and New Year’s Eve celebration
December 1, 2021Juniper, the 16,000 square foot immersive rooftop space located eight floors above Greenville’s award-winning Main Street, announced a New Year’s Eve celebration and its transformation into a winter wonderland. Tickets…
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NAI Earle Furman breaks ground on the largest spec building in the Midlands, located in Shamrock Commerce Park
December 1, 2021
Serving as the investment and development arm of the reputable NAI Earle Furman, Appian Investments, along with the Orangeburg County Development Commission (OCDC), recently announced breaking ground on the largest…
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Countybank launches debit card donation swipe campaign
December 1, 2021
Countybank is excited to announce the launch of its second annual debit card swipe campaign that results in contributions to local organizations through the Countybank Foundation. “As the holidays quickly…
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Noted global customer experience specialists Transcom establishing operations in Greenville
December 1, 2021
Adding 450 new jobs in new South Carolina center Transcom Worldwide AB, a global customer experience specialist providing customer care, sales, technical support, and credit management services through a network of…
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Delta Apparel appoints Simone Walsh as Chief Financial Officer
December 1, 2021
GREENVILLE, SC – Delta Apparel, Inc. (NYSE American: DLA), a leading provider of core activewear and lifestyle apparel products, announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Simone Walsh…
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Bauknight Pietras & Stormer CPAs add Bartley and Jerome as firm partners
December 1, 2021
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. (BPS), announced that Allyson Bartley, CPA, and Kristen Jerome, CPA, have joined the firm’s leadership team as partners. The new partners will assume new strategic…
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From intern to video producer: The ART of Real Estate welcomes back Katie Ellis
December 1, 2021
Having started as an intern with The ART of Real Estate in 2019, the team welcomes back Katie Ellis as a full-time Video Producer. In this position, she will work…
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OTO Development acquires SpringHill Suites in Panama City Beach
December 1, 2021
OTO Development is building its presence along the Florida Panhandle with the acquisition of SpringHill Suites Panama City Beach Beachfront. The deal complements the company’s construction of Hyatt Place Panama…
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United Community Bank strengthens finance team with experienced Treasurer
November 30, 2021
United Community Bank is pleased to add veteran financial services professional Michael Buttner as SVP and Treasurer, enhancing an already deeply skilled finance team. Mr. Buttner brings more than 30…
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State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman Statement on 2021 Educator Supply and Demand Report
November 30, 2021
Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman released the following statement in response to the release of the 2021 Educator Supply and Demand Report by the Center for Educator Recruitment,…
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Colliers Report: 2020 Census results are positive for South Carolina
November 30, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2021 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights According to the 2020 Census, South Carolina’s population has grown from 4.63 million in 2010 to…
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Duke Energy caps off monthlong effort to fight hunger with nearly $150,000 in ‘surcee’ grants to South Carolina community agencies
November 30, 2021
Duke Energy has closed out a monthlong initiative to support organizations that address food insecurities and inequities across South Carolina with nearly $150,000 in surprise microgrants to community organizations across…
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Greenville Country Club Manager receives prestigious professional designation
November 30, 2021
Chip Hughes, CCM, Assistant General Manager of the Greenville Country Club in Greenville SC, has been awarded with the Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation by the Club Management Association of…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs bill to assist veterans with in-state tuition
November 30, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette today joined S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs (SCDVA) Secretary William Grimsley, and members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill…
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South Carolina Charities, Inc. announces 2022 BMW Charity Pro-Am host courses; welcomes new Board Members
November 30, 2021
South Carolina Charities, Inc., the non-profit foundation of the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX, announced today that 2022 tournament play will return to Thornblade Club and expand to…
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Erika DeRoberts launches Cherry Lane Art
November 30, 2021
Former Real Estate Executive Turned Creative Releases First Collection Erika DeRoberts announced the formal launch of her new fine art business, Cherry Lane Art, in November of 2021. A resident…
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Affordable housing options for seniors expand as NHE, partners open new Renaissance Place Senior Apartments in Upstate
November 29, 2021
Greenville’s deficit in both affordable senior-targeted housing gets a big boost Tuesday as Upstate-based property management and development firm NHE, Inc. and partners hold a grand opening for a new…
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Brian King elected to 2021 Class of Design-Build Institute of America’s College of Fellows
November 29, 2021
Brian T. King, Founder and President of A M King, an integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has been inducted into the Design-Build Institute of America’s…
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S.C. a national leader on timely financial reporting
November 29, 2021
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller Each fall, my office releases the state’s financial report for the prior fiscal year. The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, commonly called a CAFR, is a…
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KOR Medical launches consumer line of CBD and related cannabinoid products to support mental and physical wellness
November 29, 2021
Charleston-based health innovation company KOR Medical –which produces unique cannabinoid products designed to support physical and mental wellness through expert engineering coupled with an individualized approach — launches its initial consumer product…
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The Cliffs welcomes Brian Fox as General Manager of The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards
November 29, 2021
The Cliffs is pleased to welcome Brian Fox as general manager of The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards located in Sunset, SC on stunning Lake Keowee. Fox brings a wealth of…
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CAMS continues steady growth and announces new office location in Greenville
November 29, 2021
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), an industry leader in Community Association Management throughout the Carolinas, is excited to announce its new office location in Greenville, South Carolina. This new location…
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Endeavor hires Taylor Wright as Communications Coordinator
November 29, 2021
Endeavor, a membership-based coworking and shared office space community for professionals in downtown Greenville’s LEED-certified ONE tower, announces it has hired Taylor Wright as communications coordinator. In her role as…
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Turner Padget gives back this holiday season
November 23, 2021
Heading into the holiday season, Turner Padget is pleased to share that all of their offices participated in Habitat for Humanity builds throughout the month of November. These projects rounded…
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CDS named 2021 Angel by SC Secretary of State
November 23, 2021
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) has been named an “Angel” by the South Carolina Secretary of State in 2021. The Angel designation is given to selected charities that were…
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RL Solutions, LLC expanding operations in Greenville County
November 23, 2021
$1 million investment will create 37 new jobs RL Solutions, LLC (RL Solutions), a logistics and transportation company, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County. The $1 million investment…
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McCrory delivers a design-build process manufacturing facility for Pregis in record time
November 23, 2021
McCrory Construction recently completed the construction phase for an $80 million manufacturing facility in Anderson, South Carolina, for Pregis’ Performance Flexible operations. The company is a leading manufacturer of high-quality…
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Ashley Clark named ATHENA Young Professional
November 23, 2021
The Greenville Chamber named Ashley Clark, owner of Kilwins Greenville, the 2021 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award recipient. The award was presented at the 10th Annual ATHENA Leadership Symposium on November…
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Upstate biochemistry senior named Clemson’s first Rhodes Scholar
November 23, 2021
Louise Franke, a Clemson senior from Spartanburg, S.C., made University history today when she became the first Clemson student named a Rhodes Scholar. Franke, an Honors College student majoring in…
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Three South Carolina Governor’s Schools to host joint information sessions for prospective students
November 23, 2021
The Endless Opportunities information sessions will take place December 5-7, 2021, and feature representatives from all three Governor’s Schools. The SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM), SC Governor’s…
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S.C. Department of Education and S.C. State Library announce partnership to provide virtual tutoring support to South Carolina students
November 22, 2021
Today, the South Carolina Department of Education and the South Carolina State Library (SCSL) announced a $1.5 million partnership to address the continuing academic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
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Interim HealthCare announces promotion of Dennie Guidici to Vice President of Administration
November 22, 2021
Interim HealthCare, a leading area provider of home health care, hospice, and personal care services, recently announced the promotion of 25-year employee Dennie Guidici to Vice President of Administration. In…
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Attorney Ellis R. Forest, III joins LawyerLisa, LLC
November 22, 2021
LawyerLisa, LLC announced that attorney Ellis Forest has joined the firm in their upstate real estate division in Greenville, SC. Originally from Mount Airy, NC, Ellis has been a practicing…
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