United Community Banks, Inc. names Jennifer Bazante to Board of Directors
August 17, 2021
United Community Banks, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Jennifer Bazante, Chief Marketing Officer of Humana, to its Board of Directors. Bazante joined Humana in 2014 and…
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Creating A Safer Upstate will host online back to school workshop series on public safety issues
August 17, 2021
Creating A Safer Upstate, an initiative of Ten at the Top has announced a four session virtual workshop series called “Beyond the Shield: Perceptions, Realities & Community Concerns Around ‘Hot…
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LyonJay announces new Senior Vice President of Development
August 17, 2021
LyonJay announced their recent new hire, Blake Loudermilk, as the Senior Vice President of Development. Located in Downtown Greenville, LyonJay focuses primarily on opportunistic investments in the housing sector, including…
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Manufactured home community portfolio sold in Anderson and Oconee, SC for $6.325 million
August 17, 2021
Coldwell Banker Commercial represented the seller in the disposition of a portfolio of 11 manufactured home communities located in Anderson and Oconee Counties, S.C., for $6.325 million. Harry Croxton, a…
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Bon Secours expands Project SEARCH program
August 17, 2021
Expansion to Include More Space & More Interns Bon Secours St. Francis Health System has announced the expansion of its Project SEARCH program, providing more internship opportunities to students with…
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Lakelands Cemeteries are official locations for 2021 National Wreaths Across America Day
August 17, 2021
National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) has announced that Edgewood, Evening Star and Oakbrook cemeteries in Greenwood, S.C., will be joining its efforts to support the mission to “Remember, Honor,…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis celebrates ABLE to Save Month as state surpasses 2,300 accounts
August 17, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis celebrated national ABLE to Save Month by announcing that South Carolina recently surpassed 2,300 account holders in its Palmetto ABLE Savings Program. The program enables South…
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Infinity Marketing promotes Austin McQuaid and Ashley Kendall
August 17, 2021Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is proud to promote Austin McQuaid to Senior Integrated Marketing Coordinator and Ashley Kendall to Marketing Lead. “Austin and…
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Thirteen college students join Northwestern Mutual’s nationally recognized internship program
August 17, 2021
Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial security company, has selected 13 college students to gain valuable financial planning experience in the firm’s nationally recognized internship program in its Greenville, Spartanburg and…
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Global Location Strategies makes Inc. 5000 list
August 17, 2021
Inc. magazine revealed that Greenville, SC-based site selection firm Global Location Strategies (GLS) ranked No. 3981 on its annual Inc. 5000 list. It is GLS’s first appearance on the Inc.…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2021 Angels
August 17, 2021
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors…
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DHEC Analysis: Majority of COVID-19 cases in July among those who are not fully vaccinated
August 17, 2021
Following an analysis that revealed more than 90 percent of COVID-19 cases and deaths in June and 86 percent of hospitalizations were among individuals who were not fully vaccinated, the South…
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‘Wake Up with Rebuild’ event celebrates 15 year anniversary of Rebuild Upstate
August 16, 2021
Lt. Governor Pamela Evette will be the welcome speaker at the “Wake Up with Rebuild: 15 Year Celebration” next month. Wake Up with Rebuild is a free, informational event offering…
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Certified residential appraiser to launch new mobile app
August 16, 2021
Certified residential appraiser Paul Ryll announced the pending launch of a new app designed to streamline residential real estate appraisals. The new offering, Oscar Mike Mobile Appraisals (OMMA), will allow…
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Pandemic increases need for Pro Bono legal help
August 16, 2021
Nexsen Pruet lauds attorneys for serving health care communities. As the COVID-19 pandemic creates new pressures for front-line health care workers, Nexsen Pruet attorneys are working to provide relief through…
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Faith- & factor-based Fidelis’ 4-star Morningstar Rating continues
August 15, 2021
Wallick Investments, LLC’s faith- and factor-based separately managed account strategy, WI Fidelis, received a 4-star Morningstar RatingTM for 3-year, 5-year and Overall risk-adjusted performance among 139 Mid-Cap Blend products as…
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2021 “GroundBreakers” honored for positively impacting the Carolinas construction industry
August 13, 2021
GroundBreak Carolinas has announced the results of its 2021 GroundBreaker Awards, an annual awards program that recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond to make a difference for the…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Stinson Ferguson earns Sustainable Management Certificate from Duke University
August 13, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Stinson Woodward Ferguson has earned a Certificate in Sustainable Management from Duke University. This certification equips professionals to develop sustainability plans, from…
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S.C. ends fiscal year with unprecedented $1.024 billion surplus
August 13, 2021
Comptroller warns of ticking time bomb in state pension plans The S.C. Comptroller’s Office closed the books on state government’s fiscal year that ended June 30, 2021 (FY2021) with a…
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Upstate Mediation Center announces Extraordinary Achievement Award
August 12, 2021
The Upstate Mediation Center (“UMC”) is proud to announce that former Greenville County Probate Court Judge Diane Smock will be awarded UMC’s Extraordinary Achievement Award at the UMC’s Peacemaker Celebration…
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Harvest Hope, Duke’s Mayonnaise partner to fight hunger in the Upstate
August 12, 2021Duke’s Mayo kicks off their annual event by distributing food to those in need To kick off college football’s Duke’s Mayo Classic, Sauer Brands, who owns locally-produced Duke’s Mayonnaise, partnered…
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Weston, Inc. launches interactive Southeast Industrial Properties website
August 12, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina provided website development services to market industrial properties across South Carolina to users and site selectors Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – Weston, Inc., a Cleveland-based commercial real estate…
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Spartanburg Community College announces new College Transition Program
August 12, 2021
August 16 is the first day of the new academic year at Spartanburg Community College and it’s also the start of a new College Transition Program designed to strengthen partnerships…
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AC Hotel by Marriott Greenville Downtown announces Kelan Akers as assistant beverage director
August 12, 2021AC Hotel by Marriott Greenville Downtown is delighted to announce the appointment of Kelan Akers as assistant beverage director. In this role, Akers will be responsible for assisting in the…
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Small Business Association (SBA) partners present workshop series on mastering hard conversations for business owners
August 12, 2021
Ten at the Top’s Upstate Entrepreneur Ecosystem and local SBA partners to present ways to handle tough conversations with clients, peers, and employees as a business owner. The South Carolina…
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Communities In Schools of South Carolina – Power of One
August 12, 2021
Greenville, Columbia, Charleston – Communities In Schools joins forces across the state to serve more public school students with critical social and emotional support programs. Communities In Schools (CIS), a…
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South Carolina Wildlife Federation hires new Director of Education
August 12, 2021
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) has hired BeBe Dalton Harrison as the organization’s new Director of Education. Harrison brings a passion for teaching others about the outdoors and our…
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Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors welcomes James “Jamie” Church to the company’s Pelham Road office
August 12, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that James “Jamie” Church has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Born and raised in…
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Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors welcomes Thomas “Tommy” Tomlinson to the company’s North Pleasantburg Drive office
August 12, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Thomas “Tommy” Tomlinson has joined the company’s North Pleasantburg Drive office as a sales associate. Originally from Charlotte,…
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Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors welcomes Anna Langston to the company’s Spartanburg office
August 12, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Anna Langston has joined the company’s Spartanburg office as a sales associate. Raised in Chesnee, Anna Langston’s roots…
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Industrial Property sold in Williamston, South Carolina
August 12, 2021
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the sale of 108 Twenty Nine Court in Williamston, South Carolina. Horne Brothers Communications purchased the 12,000 square foot industrial building…
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Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices C. Dan Joyner, Realtors welcomes Paul “August” Andrews to the company’s North Pleasantburg office
August 12, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Paul “August” Andrews has joined the company’s North Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. Born and raised in…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty announces top agents
August 12, 2021
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has announced its top agents for July. Anthony Thompson and Aileen Neal were the top agents for listings sold, and Grace Herlong Loveless…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association names new President and Chief Executive Officer
August 12, 2021
Susan Cohen has been appointed to succeed John Durst The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) has appointed Susan Cohen to serve as its new President and Chief Executive…
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Countybank’s Jamie Compton selected for 2021 Class of Forty Under 40
August 11, 2021
GSA Business Report has selected Jamie Compton for the 2021 Class of Forty Under 40. The Forty Under 40 program honors the top 40 business professionals across the Upstate who…
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Northwestern Mutual receives Top Workplaces award in South Carolina
August 11, 2021
Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial security company, recently received recognition as one of the Top Workplaces in South Carolina for the fourth consecutive year. Northwestern Mutual’s South Carolina offices were…
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IT-oLogy’s free Girls Who Code Club is back this fall
August 10, 2021
IT-oLogy’s Girls Who Code Club is back this fall to teach South Carolina girls in grades 6-12 how to code. The club is free to join, and participants will meet…
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Hartness announces expansion of Builder Guild
August 10, 2021
Hartness, the new urban village founded by the Hartness family and located on Greenville’s Eastside, announces the expansion of their Builder Guild. Hartness proudly features homes crafted exclusively by Guild…
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Infinity Marketing named one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work
August 10, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, has been named one of The Best Places to Work in South Carolina in 2021 by the SC Chamber of…
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UofSC selected as North American partner site of Anne Frank House
August 10, 2021
The University of South Carolina is now home to a permanent exhibition and educational program in partnership with the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, becoming one of only four partner…
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Greenville Society for Human Resource Management announces 51 new members
August 10, 2021
The Greenville Chapter of SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management) recently announced their roster of 51 new members for 2021. The roster includes all approved applicants from January through…
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BASF’s Kirkland named to Upstate Workforce Development Board
August 10, 2021
Jerome Kirkland, Site Manager for BASF’s Converse manufacturing facility in Spartanburg County, has been named to the Upstate Workforce Investment Board. The board builds and maintains a workforce development system…
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ScanSource names channel veteran John DeLozier to president of Intelisys
August 10, 2021
Mark Morgan to lead ScanSource global business strategy ScanSource, Inc., a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, today announced the appointment of John DeLozier to president of Intelisys,…
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Endeavor’s Business Team memberships offer best of both worlds
August 10, 2021Companies keep their HQ but add discounted, flexible work & meeting options for employees, teams Endeavor, the coworking and meeting space community in downtown Greenville, has created a new annual…
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Tindall Corporation celebrates grand opening of new utility facility
August 10, 2021Tindall Corporation is proud to announce it has expanded its Utility Division by opening a new facility located at 2877 Fairforest Clevedale Road. The company held a two-day grand opening…
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ScanSource names Channel veteran John DeLozier to president of Intelisys
August 9, 2021
Mark Morgan to lead ScanSource global business strategy ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, today announced the appointment of John DeLozier to president…
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360training introduces South Carolina Real Estate Pre-Licensing courses
August 9, 2021
AUSTIN, TX – 360training, a leading national training provider for online real estate courses, now offers South Carolina Real Estate Pre-Licensing. The two new courses are required to acquire a…
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AmplifiedAg Inc. completes $40MM in capital raise, expanding Vertical Roots indoor farms across the Southeast
August 9, 2021
CHARLESTON, SC – AmplifiedAg Inc.™, fast-growing agtech company on a mission to provide global access to safe food, announced that the company has completed $40 million in equity financing. The…
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Flourish’s receives ten dotCOMM Awards for excellence in digital marketing
August 9, 2021
Flourish is honored to accept ten dotCOMM Awards for its work related to web creativity and digital communication. Platinum Awards Social Media Analysis for The Heirloom Companies Social Media Marketing…
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Vault Consulting expands to the Carolinas
August 9, 2021
DC metro-based accounting and research firm, Vault Consulting announces expansion into the Carolinas Vault Consulting, the nation’s leading accounting and research firm for nonprofits and associations, today announced its expansion…
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