First LGBTQ+ center in Greenville celebrates grand opening
November 8, 2021Pride Link, Amaryllis Counseling, and 864Pride to Open Queer Wellness Center with a Ribbon Cutting and Open House Nov 6 2021 In June, it was announced that three LGBTQ+ serving…
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Greenville Chamber named Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives 2021 Outstanding Chamber of the Year
November 8, 2021The Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) recognized the Greenville Chamber as the 2021 Outstanding Chamber of the Year (for a chamber with over 700 members) at their…
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Alchemy Comedy announces eighth annual New South Comedy Festival 11/4-11/13
November 8, 2021Returning to an in-person event this year, Alchemy Comedy, Greenville’s own improv theater will be hosting the 8th annual New South Comedy Festival. New South Comedy Festival will feature stand-up, improv,…
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Spartanburg Philharmonic announces nine finalists in search for 10th Music Director
November 8, 2021The Spartanburg Philharmonic announces the selection of nine finalists for the organization’s 10th Music Director. In selecting the finalists, Search Committee Chair and Board President-Elect Karen Parrott stated, “we were…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) students awarded with academic honors from College Board National Recognition Programs
November 8, 2021GTCHS students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These National Recognition Programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and…
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Upstate Warrior Solution opens doors to serve veterans and families in Easley
November 8, 2021UWS and Goodwill MOU signing to take place on November 8th at 2:00pm 811 Saco Lowell Rd., Easley, SC 29640 Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS), in partnership with Goodwill Industries of…
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Flock and Rally promotes Mary Kate Korpita to Director of Brand Strategy
November 8, 2021Flock and Rally, a full-service, women-owned communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, S.C., has announced the promotion of Mary Kate Korpita to director of brand strategy. Korpita, who transitioned…
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Kopis develops SMB Launch Platform for Fast ERP Transitions
November 8, 2021Leading software developer Kopis has created a new platform designed for small businesses that want to transition to an ERP without spending thousands of dollars. The Kopis SMB Launch Platform,…
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Interim HealthCare celebrates importance of home health services during National Homecare and Hospice Month
November 8, 2021South Carolina is one of the top ten states in the U.S. for the highest percentage of people over the age of 65, with the state’s senior population expected to…
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I Am Lander: U.S. Army Capt. Marcus Brown takes love for Lander to Alaska post
November 8, 2021“The soldier is the Army. No army is better than its soldiers. The soldier is also a citizen. In fact, the highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is that of…
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Leading Clinical Lab Luxor Scientific LLC expanding operations in Greenville County, S.C.
November 8, 2021Clinical laboratory investing over $3 million, creating 54 new positions Luxor Scientific, LLC (Luxor), a full-service clinical laboratory serving customers nationwide, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County, South…
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David Smith joins Palmetto State Exteriors
November 8, 2021David Smith has been named director of the Waterproofing Division of Palmetto State Exteriors, LLC, which provides waterproofing solutions for commercial and residential applications in South Carolina, North Carolina and…
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Marketing Minute: Marketing for Professional Services
November 5, 2021Marketing Minute with Catherine Dingler, NP Strategy In the recent past, professionals could rely solely on their reputation and a simple handshake to grow their practice. Now, in our highly…
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Local luxury design + build firm brings home top award for the thirteenth consecutive year
November 5, 2021Gabriel Builders was awarded the Pinnacle Award for Best New Home Construction in the $5,000,000 and above category by the Home Builders Association of South Carolina. These awards recognize the…
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The Cliffs announces the release of new mountain homesites at Southridge at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
November 4, 2021Limited release features high elevation homesites with sweeping views The Cliffs announced the release of 11 new homesites at Southridge at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove. Located within minutes of…
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VentureSouth leads investment in OneDigitalTrust
November 4, 2021VentureSouth is pleased to announce its recent Series Seed investment in OneDigitalTrust, a McLean, VA-based EstateTech platform. OneDigitalTrust allows users to digitally create and update their personal estate plans through all…
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Elusive Butterfly Of Fall
November 4, 2021By Tom Poland December 1965, that’s when a catchy tune debuted. Bob Lind’s “Elusive Butterfly” used a butterfly as a metaphor for love. Some of you survivors of these…
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Raymond James welcomes the Clauss & Ellison Group to the downtown Greenville branch
November 4, 2021Ben Clauss, CFA®, and Doug Ellison, CFP®, recently joined Raymond James & Associates (RJA) to form the Clauss & Ellison Group of Raymond James. Also joining them are Financial Advisor…
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Golden Career Strategies announces special Veterans Day offer
November 4, 2021In honor of Veterans Day, Golden Career Strategies (GCS) is offering a complimentary Stress and Well-Being Assessment to the first 100 veterans who call or register online by December 31,…
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SCBIO names Louisiana Economic Development executive James Chappell to lead state’s fastest-growing Industry
November 4, 2021Following a nationwide search that targeted 200 candidates in 39 states and resulted in 116 total applications from across the country, the Board of Directors of SCBIO has named James…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized as a 2022 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
November 4, 2021Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd has been named a top-tier firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in its 2022 “Best Law Firms” rankings for the 12th consecutive year. The firm earned…
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Upcountry History Museum ushers in the holidays with Norman Rockwell
November 4, 2021Join the Upcountry History Museum-Furman University, a Smithsonian Affiliate, as it ushers in the holiday season with Norman Rockwell’s Home for the Holidays exhibition and four of Rockwell’s full-sized original…
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Tax rate cuts announced as the UI trust fund remains strong
November 4, 2021Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Dan Ellzey today announced South Carolina’s unemployment insurance tax rates for employers will decrease or remain unchanged for 2022.…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Deputy Secretary
November 4, 2021Agency taps Ashely Teasdel to serve alongside Secretary Lightsey The S.C. Department of Commerce announced that Ashely Teasdel, most recently serving as director of the Business Services division, has been…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces Workforce Scholarship Program to continue economic growth
November 3, 2021Governor Henry McMaster announced a $17 million investment into South Carolina’s workforce through the creation of the Workforce Scholarships for the Future pilot program and called upon the General Assembly…
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Inaugural Hog & Barrel Festival will be this weekend in downtown Greenville
November 3, 2021More than 40 restaurants and distilleries from across the Southeast will be taking part in the inaugural Hog & Barrel: A Bourbon, BBQ & Bacon Festival this weekend. Everything from…
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Greenville Technical College cuts ribbon for Benson Amphitheater and Pavilion
November 3, 2021A 2014 gift from Jim and Evelyn Benson has allowed scholarships, expansion, and improvements for Greenville Technical College’s Benson Campus, with the most recent project being an amphitheater and pavilion…
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OTO Development moves into Yosemite National Park market
November 3, 2021OTO Development is moving into the Yosemite National Park market with the acquisition of two hotels in Oakhurst, California, and a contract on a third. OTO, which is part of…
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Free admission for veterans, active-duty military to UHM exhibit, program
November 3, 2021As the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans comes to the forefront this month, the Upcountry History Museum-Furman University, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is honored to be one of only…
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APEX Mattress Manufacturing, Inc. establishing operations in Colleton County
November 3, 2021More than $1.9 million investment will create 50 new jobs APEX Mattress Manufacturing, Inc., a mattress manufacturing company, today announced plans to establish operations in Colleton County. The more than…
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Crawford celebrates first recipients of Courage in Communications Scholarship at USC Upstate
November 3, 2021Crawford, a full service strategic-marketing agency located in Greenville, South Carolina, has awarded its first annual Courage in Communications Scholarship to USC Upstate students Salleah Brown-Massey and Tyone Archie. Crawford…
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Fiber Industries to develop industrial park via Palmetto Sites Program
November 3, 2021On Nov. 3, 2021, textile manufacturing company, Fiber Industries, along with landowner – International Process Plants (IPP), proudly announced they have applied and are under consideration for the prestigious Palmetto…
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South Carolina recognized as leader in K-12 computer science education
November 3, 2021Today, Code.org and its partners released the 2021 State of Computer Science Education: Accelerating Action Through Advocacy. Published annually, the report provides the most comprehensive analysis of national progress in computer…
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South Carolina recognized as leader in K-12 computer science education
November 3, 2021Today, Code.org and its partners released the 2021 State of Computer Science Education: Accelerating Action Through Advocacy. Published annually, the report provides the most comprehensive analysis of national progress in computer science…
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Honors Companies for Excellence in Workplace Diversity & Inclusion
November 3, 2021The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s leading voice for business, has presented six South Carolina Companies with its Excellence in Workplace Diversity & Inclusion Award. These exemplary businesses,…
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SC Launch, Inc. announces second investment in Hank AI
November 3, 2021South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) investment affiliate, SC Launch, Inc. has made its second investment into Hank AI. This $200,000 investment will help the artificial intelligence company continue its strong…
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The Hobbs Group, P.A. celebrates 35 years
November 2, 2021The Hobbs Group, P.A., a full-service CPA firm will be celebrating 35 years in business this November. The Hobbs Group provides services in tax, attestation, small business, consulting and more.…
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Federal Judge rules in favor of Wyche, P.A. client with a $32.4 million judgment in international defamation suit
November 2, 2021Entrepreneur and South Carolina resident subjected to years of intimidation and blackmail by Slovak businessman A federal judge in Charleston, SC has ruled in favor of Wyche client Zdenek Bakala,…
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Mikaela Duchnak and Haley Bennett transition to new roles at Infinity Marketing
November 2, 2021Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is proud to announce the transition of two team members. Mikaela Duchnak has been promoted to Media Buyer and…
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Hartness Development announces Crescent Startup Community, a large-scale mixed-use Innovation District
November 2, 2021Hartness Development announced Crescent Startup Community, a large-scale mixed-use Innovation District that will foster innovation as a destination for the support and exchange of entrepreneurial ideas. In partnership with Flywheel,…
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Furman University announces The Robert and Margaret Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
November 1, 2021It’s easy to get Robert Hill ’83 talking fondly about his alma mater. “It’s fun to talk about Furman,” says the retired executive and member of the Furman Board of…
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Watson Tate Savory joins McMillan Pazdan Smith
November 1, 2021Watson Tate Savory Architects, with offices in Columbia and Charlotte, announced that it had joined McMillan Pazdan Smith in a merger finalized on October 31st, 2021. They will be expanding…
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Seniors in Upstate can celebrate; Affordable senior housing options grow with debut of The Ellington
November 1, 2021Affordable housing for senior citizens 55 years old and better has taken a big step forward with last week’s opening of The Ellington, a beautiful 50-unit community built through a…
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K9 SAR handler Mitch Henderson achieves first national cadaver detection certification from North American Police Work Dog Association
November 1, 2021Handler Mitch Henderson of the South Carolina Search & Rescue Dog Association (SCSARDA), a non-profit, all-volunteer professional search and rescue team dedicated to finding missing people with highly trained search…
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Clemson aims to boost organic rice production in salty coastal SC through federal grant
November 1, 2021A Clemson University-led project aimed at reviving South Carolina’s rice industry has nabbed a federal grant to further its efforts. Given the acronym iCORP — Increasing Coastal Organic Rice Production…
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$2.5M gift to launch first-of-its-kind entrepreneurship space at Clemson University
November 1, 2021Intending to nurture an entrepreneurial spirit and cultivate processes to build successful, sustainable ventures that can scale over time, Brook T. Smith ’89 and Pamela (DuRant) Smith ’89 have given…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation awards $720,500 in grant funding
November 1, 202195 Nonprofits receive funding to eradicate poverty The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded 95 grants totaling $720,500 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations. Each organization is working to…
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McCrory Construction welcomes Jackie Hass as Assistant Superintendent
October 30, 2021Jackie Hass has joined McCrory Construction as Assistant Superintendent. Hass brings more than 15 years of experience in on-site supervision, field engineering and jobsite administration. Her background also includes owning…
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Choosing a Guardian for Your Minor Child
October 29, 2021By Laird W. Green, CFP® While no one wants to think about the possibility of not being there to raise a child, naming a guardian for your child is of…
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Greenville Women Giving accepting grant applications Nov. 1-26
October 29, 2021Greenville Women Giving (GWG), a women’s collective giving organization serving Greenville County, will begin accepting grant applications on November 1, 2021. GWG seeks to fund worthy non-profit programs within Greenville…
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