SCC Foundation announces gift to the School of Horticulture
August 30, 2021Spartanburg Community College horticulture students now have an opportunity to participate in a multi-year project focusing on ecology and environmental stewardship thanks to a generous gift to the SCC Foundation…
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Industrial Project Innovation jumps to No. 106 on Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies list
August 30, 2021
Industrial Project Innovation (IPI) rose to No. 106 in its second year on the annual Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies list. The ranking is an increase of 831 spots from…
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Experienced commercial real estate attorney Renée Maxey joins Womble Bond Dickinson
August 30, 2021
Commercial real estate attorney and former in-house counsel Renée Maxey is returning to private practice, joining Womble Bond Dickinson’s Greenville office as Of Counsel. Maxey guides clients in a wide…
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BASF in Seneca donates school supplies to Grace’s Closet, Blue Ridge Elementary
August 30, 2021
BASF in Seneca, SC recently donated school supplies to Blue Ridge Elementary School and Grace’s Closet. Items donated include 450 pencils, 275 notebooks, 225 packs of crayons, 100 glue sticks,…
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Marketing Minute: Stakeholder Engagement
August 30, 2021
Marketing Minute with Seth Palmer, NP Strategy Stakeholders are everyone from industry partners, government leaders, education leaders, and community members. They have the potential to be your greatest champions or key…
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ScanSource delivers strong fourth quarter sales and profitability growth
August 27, 2021
Outstanding execution of growth opportunities; quarterly net sales up 34% year-over-year, Initiates annual financial outlook for FY22, Announces new $100 million share repurchase authorization GREENVILLE, SC – ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ:…
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Lima One Capital promotes Parsley, hires two for its Business Development Team
August 26, 2021
Lima One Capital has promoted Rob Parsley to Director of Business Development and added Jhonny Mejia and Aidan Mosher to its Business Development team. Parsley joined Lima One Capital in…
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Charleston-based FishBait Solutions marries country music, SEC football
August 26, 2021
When Luke Combs’ new single, South On Ya (https://lc.lnk.to/SOY), debuted as the SEC Network’s college football season anthem earlier this summer, it generated plenty of excitement for college football fans,…
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Greenville Theatre continues its “Welcome Back” season with THE PRODUCERS
August 26, 2021
Greenville Theatre is continuing its “Welcome Back” season with the hilarious Tony Award-Winning comedy, The Producers! This is the first production directed by new Producing Artistic Director, Max Quinlan. This…
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Chris Vincent joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
August 26, 2021
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Chris Vincent to its Greenville office as a residential agent. Chris has lived in the Upstate for over 20 years and holds a vast knowledge…
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Fall 2021 foreign language class registration is now open
August 26, 2021
Register today for Foreign Language classes at Upstate International. There are 10 languages to choose from this Fall and over 30 classes: American Sign Language, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese,…
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LEAD Upstate announces Project Blue Light to support law enforcement
August 26, 2021
LEAD Upstate, a local non-profit, is gearing up for its 7th annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on Friday, September 17th, 2021. Over 500 law enforcement personnel from Greenville County are…
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Countybank’s JD Nelson promoted to SVP Mortgage Division Manager
August 26, 2021
Countybank is pleased to announce the promotion of JD Nelson III to Senior Vice President, Mortgage Division Manager. Nelson joined Countybank in 2010, following the acquisition of Palmetto Mortgage. During…
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Dominion Energy contributes $200,000 to South Carolina innovation
August 26, 2021
Dominion Energy, a leading energy provider, has contributed $200,000 to South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA’s) Industry Partnership Fund (IPF). The IPF funds SCRA’s programs, including grants to eligible SCRA Member Companies and to…
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JEDA finances Affordable Housing acquisitions throughout South Carolina
August 25, 2021
The Foundation for Affordable Housing is using $180 million in bond financing through the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) to acquire the following seven (7) housing developments in…
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The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics welcomes 157 new residential juniors
August 25, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) welcomed 157 residential juniors from across the state of South Carolina. Throughout the middle of August, students moved onto campus…
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GSP opens first QDOBA Mexican Eats location in Upstate SC
August 25, 2021
QDOBA Mexican Eats has opened in the Grand Hall of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP). This is the first Upstate South Carolina restaurant location for the popular fast-casual Mexican restaurant. Committed…
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GSHRM hosts Workplace Flexibility Workshop on Sept. 14
August 25, 2021
As hiring activity ramps up in the U.S. labor market, employers are discovering that leveraging flexible work arrangements is as fundamental to retaining and recruiting talent as crafting competitive pay…
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ScanSource delivers strong fourth quarter sales and profitability growth
August 25, 2021
Outstanding execution of growth opportunities; quarterly net sales up 34% year-over-year ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading provider of technology products and solutions, announced financial results for the fourth quarter…
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Greenville Technical College cuts ribbon for Dreisbach/Anderson Student Success Center
August 24, 2021Greenville Technical College (GTC) cut ribbon on August 24, 2021 on a new concept in student services made possible by a donation from a graduate who wanted to pay her…
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Five tips for Fix and Flip
August 24, 2021
By Dalton Elliott Lima One Capital The fix-and-flip market is red hot right now, and real estate investors are reaping the benefits. House flipping is when a real estate investor buys a…
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FUEL accepting applications for nonprofit grant program
August 24, 2021
FUEL – a Greenville-based marketing agency offering a full suite of strategy, creative, branding, advertising, and PR services – is accepting applications for the FUEL for Good Grant program through…
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Infinity Marketing promotes Meghan Foreman Dimas to Director of Analytics and Insights
August 24, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, has promoted Meghan Foreman Dimas to Director of Analytics and Insights. “Meghan’s promotion to the director level is well-deserved,” said…
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Graycliff Capital’s Seth Peterson named to GSA Forty Under 40
August 24, 2021
Graycliff Capital Partners, LLC (Graycliff Capital) is pleased to announce that Seth Peterson, Director of Development, is among the elite group of Upstate professionals to be honored in GSA Business…
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TELUS International establishing operations in Charleston County
August 24, 2021
$3.4 million initial investment will create approximately 1,200 new jobs by 2022 TELUS International, a customer experience innovator that designs, builds and delivers digital solutions for global brands, today announced…
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SCRA announces investment in cybersecurity startup, Hook Security
August 24, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc.’s, investment of $250,000 in Hook Security. The Greenville-based startup is a cybersecurity training provider focused on reducing the risks…
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Colliers Report: Single tenant investment demand is high – supply is lacking
August 23, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Single tenant investment demand is high – supply is lacking Market Highlights Cap rates remained compressed with a nominal average change in single…
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Cypress Creek Renewables expanding operations in Anderson County
August 23, 2021
Company investing up to $68 million in new solar project Cypress Creek Renewables (Cypress Creek), a leading solar and storage energy company, announced plans to grow operations in South Carolina…
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Sue Dacus honored with Tri-County’s Presidential Staff Medallion
August 23, 2021
Sue Dacus earned the highest award given to staff at Tri-County Technical College at an annual fall convocation. Dacus, who serves as senior data analyst focusing on veterans affairs, received…
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Count On Us Controller Services promotes Ellen Clement to Associate Vice President
August 22, 2021
Count On Us Controller Services (formerly CFO Services On Demand) has promoted long-time employee Ellen Clement to Associate Vice President and Client Controller. Clement joined the company in 2013 and…
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Colliers Report: Multifamily growth is modest
August 21, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Market Highlights Over the past year, there have been 477 units completed. Annual inventory growth averaged 1.3% over the past five years. Most…
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Physicians for Act 432 announces a Patients’ Bill of Rights for the Upstate
August 20, 2021
Citing a need for more transparency, accountability and opportunities in health care across the region, the leadership of Physicians for Act 432 — An Alliance for Fair Health Care unveiled…
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FPA of South Carolina collaborating with North Carolina chapters to host annual symposium
August 19, 2021
In an effort to bring high-quality educational content to more financial planners, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) of South Carolina announced today they plan to collaborate with the Financial Planning…
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Reed Gray joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
August 19, 2021
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Reed Gray to its Greenville office as a residential agent. A Florida native, Reed has grown to love Greenville’s changing seasons and friendly community during…
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AnMed Health experiencing high number of patients
August 19, 2021
Reminds public to visit ER only for true emergencies AnMed Health continues to see a steep increase in the number of patients seeking care at our hospitals during this latest…
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Attorney Steve Sumner named 2022 Lawyer of the Year for DUI/DWI Defense
August 19, 2021
Attorney Steve Sumner has been selected 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for Upstate South Carolina in the practice of DUI/DWI Defense by Best Lawyers®. It is the second time he has…
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A Haunting Postscript
August 19, 2021
By Tom Poland Missing Caskets Recently I wrote about finding my great granddad’s old farmhouse, but I left out an eerie aspect that would be suitable for a Halloween…
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Tindall Corporation’s David Britt awarded Order of the Palmetto
August 19, 2021
Tindall Corporation announced that David Britt, Vice President and General Manager of the South Carolina Division, was awarded the Order of the Palmetto. This award is the State of South…
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PPP Direct Borrower Forgiveness Portal surpasses expectations, accepts more than 340K submissions
August 19, 2021
SBA portal significantly outpacing top PPP lenders not utilizing the Agency’s direct forgiveness tool in forgiveness submissions COLUMBIA, S.C.– Since the opening of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Direct Borrower Forgiveness Portal on August 4, the U.S. Small Business Administration has received more than 340,000 submissions from…
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31 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Greenville attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers
August 19, 2021
Statewide, 82 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers in their respective practice areas. GREENVILLE, SC – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide,…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
August 18, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC Mark Erickson, SIOR, Matt Pickard and Chloe Heiligenstein represented…
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Top Edge Components, LLC establishing operations in Anderson County
August 18, 2021
Top Edge Components, LLC, a subsidiary of Yoder’s, today announced plans to establish operations in Anderson County. The $2.9 million investment will create 25 new jobs. Located at 7027 Highway 24 in…
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SOF® Tourniquet, OLAES® Hemostatic Bandage, and RISE™ selected as JEMS Hot Products at EMS Today 2021
August 18, 2021
The SOF® Tourniquet, OLAES® Hemostatic Bandage, and RISE™ are among several innovative new products for emergency medical services and prehospital care. Anderson, SC – TacMed Solutions™ and JEMS (Journal of…
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PNC Bank appoints Gary Daniels Commercial Banking group market manager for Western Carolinas region
August 18, 2021
PNC Bank recently appointed Gary Daniels as senior vice president and Commercial Banking group market manager for the Western Carolinas region. In this role, he will manage a growing team…
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Sage Services Group named to Inc. 5000 list
August 18, 2021
For the second year in a row, local business Sage Services Group has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. With two South Carolina locations…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina hotels prove stability
August 18, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Market Highlights Leisure and transient travelers helped boost South Carolina hotel activity and bolster the hotel market beyond expected recovery numbers. High-volume activity…
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The ART of Real Estate now serves Western Upstate market
August 17, 2021The ART of Real Estate announces their expansion to Western Upstate, South Carolina. Through the establishment of their Greenville Studio, they have been serving parts of the region for several…
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The ART of Real Estate welcomes Skylar Smith to Marketing Division
August 17, 2021
The ART of Real Estate announced Skylar Smith has joined the company’s Marketing Division as a Marketing Coordinator. As a Marketing Coordinator, Smith will be working with the company’s Marketing…
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The ART of Real Estate welcomes Associate Agent Meredith Honeycutt
August 17, 2021
The ART of Real Estate announced Meredith Honeycutt has joined their Columbia Studio as an Associate Agent. Prior to beginning her career in real estate, Honeycutt worked in the non…
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The ART of Real Estate welcomes Associate Agent Kyra Briones
August 17, 2021
The ART of Real Estate announced that Kyra Briones has joined their Greenville Studio as an Associate Agent. A local to Greenville, Kyra has watched the city continue to grow…
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