Kopis’s ERP team honored as one of the industry’s best
December 29, 2021
One of the Southeast’s leading software companies, Kopis, has been recognized as one of Bob Scott’s 100 Valued Added Reseller (VAR) Stars from ERP Global Insights. The selection of mid-market…
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Greenville SHRM recognizes chapter award winners
December 29, 2021
The Greenville chapter of SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management) recently announced the winners of its annual HR Awards. Awards were presented at the chapter’s annual fundraising auction, which…
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OTO Development moves into Music City
December 27, 2021
OTO Development is moving into Music City with the acquisition of Hyatt House Nashville at Vanderbilt. The deal for this Nashville, Tennessee property was brokered by Hunter Hotel Advisors. Headquartered…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Renee Floyd to the company’s Simpsonville office
December 23, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Renee Floyd has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. Renee is a native of Greenville…
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BASF in South Carolina earns Best in Business Award
December 23, 2021
BASF has been honored with a Best in Business Award in the statewide Advanced Materials and Plastic Company category from South Carolina Business Magazines. The inaugural year of the Best…
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Greenville Technical College is open during the holidays to help students enroll
December 21, 2021
Offices in the Greenville Technical College Dreisbach/Anderson Student Success Center are open during the holidays to help new and returning students complete enrollment steps for Spring Semester 2022. Students may…
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Halls Chophouse to travel rare bottle of Kentucky bourbon to benefit tornado victims
December 21, 2021
Proceeds from Buffalo Trace 1995 O.F.C. Bourbon will go to Western Kentucky Relief Fund Hall Management Group will travel a bottle of rare Kentucky bourbon across South Carolina to our…
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DP3 Architects, Ltd. welcomes Tradd Horne
December 21, 2021
DP3 Architects, Ltd. is pleased to announce the addition of Tradd Horne to the firm. Tradd joins DP3 with a Bachelor of Architecture and Design from Clemson University. His previous…
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Premier Medical Laboratory Services, in partnership with the Clemson University, reports Omicron variant now present in the Upstate
December 21, 2021
Today, Premier Medical Laboratory Services (PMLS), headquartered in Greenville, SC, reports their findings that the Omicron variant is now confirmed to be present in the Upstate. The laboratory has been surveilling for…
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±1.5-million-square-foot spec industrial building at The Cubes at Fort Prince leases 30 days after groundbreaking
December 21, 2021
Initial sitework began in September on the first of multiple buildings at The Cubes at Fort Prince industrial park on Spartanburg’s Fort Prince corridor. Less than 30 days later, 1.5-million-square-foot…
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New Year outlook: another challenging year ahead
December 20, 2021
Cancer will Remain the Leading Disease Killer of Carolina Children in 2022 The new year will be different, but still very challenging for Carolina families with children battling cancer, according…
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Spartanburg Community College student honored by Spartanburg Science Center
December 20, 2021
Wednesday night, a Spartanburg Community College student was honored by the Spartanburg Science Center for his tireless work helping to care for the more than 40 animals at the Center…
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DHEC supports CDC recommendation to use Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines over Janssen
December 20, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Thursday it is advising citizens to receive the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine brands over the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) brand,…
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Interstate lane closures restricted for holidays
December 20, 2021
To help holiday traffic flow, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) prohibits lane closures on interstate highways for non-emergency highway work during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday travel…
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Holiday travel tips at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
December 20, 2021
COVID-19. TSA requires wearing a mask at all times while at the airport and on aircraft until March 18, 2022. Additional information on the coronavirus and travel impacts is available at https://gspairport.com/covid-19-updates/ or…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
December 20, 2021
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC…
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Lydia Mulfinger named Sylvan Learning Center Teacher of the Month
December 20, 2021
Lydia Mulfinger was named Teacher of the Month for Sylvan Learning Center in the Upstate. Mulfinger earned an associate’s degree in Math and Science from Greenville Technical College in 2020…
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Brookgreen Gardens’ Nights of a Thousand Candles named one of America’s best
December 20, 2021It’s been a shining example of holiday merriment for years, and now Brookgreen Gardens’ Nights of a Thousand Candles has officially been named one of America’s Best Botanical Garden Holiday…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Carter Jay to the company’s Commercial office
December 20, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Kirkland Manning has joined the company’s Commercial office as a sales associate. Kirkland Manning was born and raised…
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NAI Columbia bolsters large deals and community commitment despite pandemic
December 20, 2021
NAI Columbia, the Midlands’ local full-service commercial real estate firm, projects another strong, profitable close to the year. Compared to pre-pandemic year-end numbers in 2019, NAI Columbia anticipates a 25%…
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Sixty-Six complete doctor of chiropractic program at Sherman College
December 20, 2021Sixty-six students from around the world received the doctor of chiropractic degree from Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC, on Saturday, December 11, 2021. The college’s 142nd commencement was…
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Cristina Ortiz named 2022 Greenville Chamber Hispanic Business Council Chair
December 20, 2021
Cristina Ortiz has been tapped to chair the Greenville Chamber’s Hispanic Business Council beginning in January of 2022. Cristina leads the Cristina Ortiz State Farm Agency. She is highly involved…
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Tri-County Technical College and MUSC announce partnership
December 17, 2021Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) have announced a new partnership that allows highly-qualified TCTC students to transfer to the MUSC College of Pharmacy to earn their…
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Jeff Gurney elected to Nelson Mullins Partnership
December 17, 2021
The partners of Nelson Mullin Riley & Scarborough LLP have elected Jeff Gurney, formerly a Greenville associate, to the partnership effective Jan. 1, 2022. Gurney is at the forefront of automated vehicle law…
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Engenius received Silver w3 Award for Athens Area Humane Society website
December 17, 2021
An Upstate digital marketing agency, Engenius, was presented with the Silver Award for best homepage for the Athens Area Humane Society during the 16th Annual w3 Awards, a leading digital…
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Government Contracting in the Carolinas: South Carolina and North Carolina collaborate to Help Small Businesses Sell to the Government
December 16, 2021
The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC) and North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) are pleased to announce a collaboration to help small businesses sell…
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Shannon Kohn joins Crawford as Senior Content Marketing Strategist
December 16, 2021
Crawford, a full-service strategic marketing agency based in Greenville, recently welcomed Shannon Kohn as senior content marketing strategist. In this role, Kohn will support Crawford’s clients in all aspects of…
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No Gas, No Batteries, No Electricity Required
December 16, 2021
By Tom Poland All it requires is a steady hand. It doesn’t disturb the peace on Saturday mornings. So quiet is it, I doubt it’d suffer banning in ever-vigilant…
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Countybank furthers expertise in BSA Services with James Owens’ certifications
December 16, 2021
Countybank is proud to announce James Owens, Senior BSA Administrator for Countybank, recently passed the demanding Certified AML and Fraud Professional (CAFP) exam, gaining a certification to progress his knowledge…
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MOA Architecture receives Social Justice Award from AIA South Carolina
December 16, 2021
The South Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIASC) presented Michael Allen, AIA, founder and CEO of MOA Architecture, the 2021 Social Justice Award during the annual meeting…
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Get ready for next year’s tax season
December 16, 2021
While next year’s tax season is still a few months away, taking steps now to make sure you’re organized and prepared can save you time, headaches, and even money later.…
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Interior decorator Robbie Randolph and digital interior designer Drew Cauley purchase Design Resource Gallery
December 16, 2021Design Resource Gallery, formerly owned by Jean Carter, has been purchased by local entrepreneurs Robbie Randolph and Drew Cauley. The company specializes in wholesale distribution of home furnishings to the…
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DHEC confirms first three cases of Omicron variant in South Carolina; Vaccines and masks continue to be best protection
December 15, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed the state’s first three reported cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. These cases were identified via whole genome…
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Clemson-led cotton genome study bound for International Space Station
December 15, 2021
Researchers seek to unlock the cotton genome and develop solutions to satisfy the growing demand for fuel, food and fiber utilizing microgravity aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. The team of…
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Apprenticeships continue to grow with Diana Pet Food and Piedmont Technical College
December 15, 2021
Diana Pet Food North America, a global provider of products and services that improve pet food palatability, pet health, and pet food protection, continues to innovate in its approach to…
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SCEMD sends Logistics Chief to Kentucky
December 15, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster has authorized the South Carolina Emergency Management Division to send its Chief of Operations Support and Logistics to Kentucky to assist with tornado response and recovery efforts. The…
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Bosch Rexroth Corporation expanding operations with new testing facility in Greenville County
December 15, 2021
$12.8 million investment creating 60 new jobs Bosch Rexroth Corporation, (Bosch Rexroth) a global leader in the field of drive and control technologies, today announced it will expand its existing…
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Mount Ariel Chapter, DAR, to honor 1,400 veterans in Wreaths Across America ceremony
December 14, 2021
The Mount Ariel Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will place more than 1,400 wreaths on veterans’ graves in seven cemeteries in the Greenwood area through the national Wreaths Across…
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Endeavor welcomes three new all access members to its coworking community
December 14, 2021
Endeavor, a coworking and office space community in downtown Greenville’s LEED-certified ONE tower, announces three new Private Desk members: Nathaniel Lamb, founder and president of Simple Start, LLC; John Henis,…
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Experience Columbia SC wins Best in Business Awards
December 14, 2021
Experience Columbia SC (ECSC), the destination marketing organization for the Columbia region, has won three first place South Carolina Best in Business 2021 Awards. ECSC earned Best Hospitality Business and…
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KIYATEC, Inc. expanding operations in Greenville County
December 14, 2021
Company investing $5 million and creating 91 new jobs KIYATEC, Inc. today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County. The $5 million investment will create 91 new jobs. Founded…
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Proterra expanding South Carolina operations with new EV battery system manufacturing facility in Spartanburg County
December 14, 2021
Proterra, a leader in the design and manufacturing of zero-emission electric transit vehicles and electric vehicle (EV) technology solutions for commercial applications, today announced new manufacturing operations in Spartanburg County.…
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World Finance receives national awards for cultural excellence
December 13, 2021
GREENVILLE, SC – World Finance, a people-focused finance company offering personal loans and tax prep services, announces its recent recognition as a national Top Workplaces recipient for Cultural Excellence in…
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John and Caterrace Moore join Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg
December 13, 2021
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed John and Caterrace Moore to its Spartanburg office. John joins Caine as a residential agent and will work with his wife and licensed assistant, Caterrace.…
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April and Ryan Beck join Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
December 13, 2021
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed husband and wife team, April and Ryan Beck to its Greenville office as residential agents. After many years of living in the Upstate, April and…
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Greenville Chamber releases 2022 public policy agenda
December 13, 2021
The Greenville Chamber released its 2022 policy agenda on Friday, December 10th, focused on key policy changes. The agenda, released in concert with the Upstate Chamber Coalition and the SC…
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Aflac Group Awards $365,000 in Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits
December 13, 2021
Columbia, S.C., December 13, 2021 — Aflac has awarded $365,000 in grants to 47 local nonprofits in its Spring and Fall 2021 grant cycles. Nonprofits receiving grants are working on…
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Mayfair Art Studios secures earmarked funding for debt retirement
December 13, 2021
Chapman Cultural Center is pleased to announce that Mayfair Art Studios, a division of Chapman Cultural Center, has received $225,000 in earmarked funds from the State Legislature. Located in the…
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High Spirits Hospitality earns two SC Best in Business Awards
December 13, 2021
Greenville Business Magazine honored High Spirits Hospitality with two SC Best in Business Awards this week. High Spirits Hospitality was named the runner up in the Best Hospitality Business category…
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Kimberly Witherspoon named one of Greenville’s 2021 “Women of Influence”
December 13, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Kimberly Witherspoon has been selected as one of 25 “Women of Influence” by the GSA Business Report. The award recognizes successful businesswomen…
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