SC Thrive “46 Veteran Salute” call for nominations ends October 30th
October 26, 2021
SC Thrive, a statewide nonprofit, calls for nominations to honor 46 veterans across the state. This event, entitled “The 46 Veteran Salute” will recognize one veteran in each county in…
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Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails welcomes Sweetens Cove Bourbon visionary Mark Rivers for insights and tasting
October 26, 2021
Endeavor, the coworking and meeting space community in downtown Greenville, announces that Mark Rivers, the visionary and co-founder behind Sweetens Cove Tennessee Bourbon Whiskey, will speak at its next Collaborators…
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Liquid Catering adds Pamela Rich as Sales Representative
October 26, 2021
High Spirits Hospitality has brought Pamela Rich onto the Liquid Catering team as a sales representative. Rich earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from College of Charleston in 2010. She…
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A M King completes North America’s largest avocado ripening and processing facility
October 26, 2021
Carolinas-based A M King, an integrated Design-Build firm with an established Upstate presence, recently celebrated the grand opening of Mission Produce’s largest forward distribution center in Laredo, Texas. Mission Produce…
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Taylor Wright joins Endeavor as new Communications Coordinator
October 26, 2021
Starting November 1st, Taylor Wright will be joining Endeavor as its new Communications Coordinator. Taylor graduated Clemson in 2019 with a B.S. in Marketing plus a minor in Psychology. After…
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John Beale promoted to Greenwood Capital Compliance Manager
October 26, 2021
Greenwood Capital, an SC-based $1.5 billion asset manager, is pleased to announce the promotion of John E. Beale, Jr. to the firm Compliance Manager. In this role, Beale administers Greenwood…
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Building I-73 is in the state’s best interest
October 25, 2021
By Richard Eckstrom – S.C. Comptroller Supporters of a proposed stretch of interstate connecting I-95 to Myrtle Beach recently got a couple of pieces of welcome, long-awaited news. A judge…
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TacMed Solutions™ announces new trauma simulator rental program
October 25, 2021
TacMed Solutions™ has announced the launch of its new and innovative trauma simulator rental program, designed to provide first responders, military personnel, and emergency response teams with the ability to…
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Greenville Chamber announces 2022 Board, Cal Hurst named Chair-Elect
October 25, 2021
The Greenville Chamber’s leadership has elected Cal Hurst as chair-elect of its Board of Directors. He will take over the highest volunteer leadership role for the Greenville Chamber in 2023.…
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Lockheed Martin’s Greenville site to add more than 300 new jobs by end of 2022
October 25, 2021
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will add more than 300 new jobs for F-16 production and sustainment to its Greenville, South Carolina site by the end of 2022. The company is actively hiring…
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Hartness wins three 2021 Pinnacle Awards from the Home Builders Association of South Carolina
October 25, 2021
Hartness is pleased to announce that the urban village has been recognized by the Home Builders Association of South Carolina with three 2021 Pinnacle Awards. Hartness received awards for Best…
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The Intersect Group expands to Greenville, SC and hires new sales manager
October 25, 2021
Top IT and Finance/Accounting recruiting and staffing resources provider The Intersect Group has hired Mandi Segale as Sales Manager for its new Greenville branch office. Mandi comes to The Intersect Group with more than 13 years…
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Marketing Minute: Best Practices and Advice
October 25, 2021
Marketing Minute with Krystal Cau, NP Strategy Marketing has always been important for the success of any business. However, since the many changes the world encountered due to the pandemic,…
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Electric Cooperatives host “Ride Across South Carolina” to raise awareness for heart disease
October 25, 2021
The Electric Cooperative Ride Across South Carolina is a seven-day, 648-mile ride with stops at 18 cooperatives. Starting on October 25th in the Upstate and ending in the Low Country…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis reveals his latest list of unclaimed funds
October 22, 2021
Channeling his inner Halloween spirit, State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has a scared up a list of South Carolinians with “spooky names” that are owed unclaimed money. “No tricks, just treats…
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Complete PR named Greenville Chamber Small Business of the Month
October 21, 2021
Complete PR was honored with the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Month for October. Complete PR was started by John Boyanoski in 2012. Since its establishment, the…
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Famoda Farm celebrating 60 years with General Store opening and Fall Festival
October 21, 2021
The historic Famoda Farm will celebrate its 60th anniversary by opening a 2,000 square-foot general store, Grazers: Famoda’s Farm to Table, and holding a Fall Festival on Saturday, October 30.…
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Greenville taxpayer sues to recover illegal fees from county
October 21, 2021
A Greenville County taxpayer has sued the county to recover, for himself and others, fees that the South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that the county had charged illegally. Greenville…
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WaterFurnace Geothermal Discovery Days kicks off inaugural event to educate the Upstate on geothermal heating technology
October 21, 2021
Partnership with Blue Ridge Electric Co-op and EDS Lighting & Underground Utilities helps homes and businesses achieve energy efficiency, save money WaterFurnace, the leading manufacturer of geothermal heat pumps in…
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The 2021 Rose Ball announces record fundraising to benefit local charities
October 21, 2021The Charity Ball Board of Greenville raised $410,000 for the 2021 Rose Ball beneficiaries, which the committee announced during the Beneficiaries Reception on Wednesday. Continuing in the ball’s 50-year tradition,…
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Anderson Girl Scout wins National Gold Award Scholarship
October 21, 2021
Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands congratulates Zoe Willis, Anderson, for receiving a scholarship from Girl Scouts of the United States of America for her Gold Award on environmental…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg brokers represent local real estate transactions
October 21, 2021
Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions: Sales Anderson: Harry Croxton of Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine represented Anderson Post…
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Lori Nix joins Coldwell Banker Caine as Property Management Staff Accountant
October 21, 2021
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Lori Nix as a Property Management Staff Accountant to its Greenville office. In this role, Lori works closely with the Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine team…
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Law enforcement career fair scheduled for October 22
October 21, 2021
Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) will host a career fair for those interested in a career in law enforcement on Friday, October 22, 11 a.m.-noon, in the Anderson Hall Event Center…
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Presbyterian College issues challenge to future service entrepreneurs with statewide competition for high school seniors
October 21, 2021
Presbyterian College announced today that it is leaning into its motto – “While We Live, We Serve” – with a challenge to high school seniors who are interested in making…
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McDonald’s Drive Thru Challenge benefiting local Ronald McDonald House Charities is back!
October 20, 2021
McDonald’s Hosts Second Annual Drive Thru Challenge & Sets Fundraising Goal to $2 Million The second annual McDonald’s Drive Thru Challenge has officially kicked off!! Now through December 12, Greenville-area…
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Men’s Soccer receives nearly $1 million toward endowment for scholarships
October 20, 2021
Retooled fundraising model helps ensure athletics programs remain sustainable Rob Victor ’09 was part of many big wins during his four years on the Furman Men’s Soccer team. But if…
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Canal Insurance Company to expand, locate new corporate headquarters in heart of downtown Greenville
October 20, 2021
Canal Insurance Company, 82 years young and with an eye on a vibrant future, has announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County by relocating to a new headquarters location…
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Greenwood volunteer to be a featured guest on Wreaths Across America Radio
October 20, 2021
Helen Nazzaro, Regent of the Mount Ariel Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will be featured in a national interview on Wreaths Across America Radio. The interview will…
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Colliers facilitates the relocation of Canal Insurance to iconic Downtown Greenville office tower
October 20, 2021
Colliers office brokerage team members Brantley Anderson, CCIM, Taylor Allen, SIOR, CCIM and Bailey Tollison represented Canal Insurance Company in the company’s relocation within Downtown Greenville, SC. Canal will lease…
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McCrory Construction’s Matt Solomon and Tony Warren promoted to Preconstruction management
October 20, 2021
Matt Solomon and Tony Warren have taken on new roles at McCrory Construction with their respective promotions to Senior Preconstruction Manager. Both Solomon and Warren are based in the firm’s…
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Prisma Health celebrates groundbreaking of new primary care practice in Fountain Inn
October 20, 2021Prisma Health marked a next chapter in continuing to meet the needs of growing Upstate communities during a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 19, for a new primary care practice…
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South Carolina yearly closed sales up almost 15% over 2020
October 20, 2021
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its monthly statewide real estate market reports. While 9,323 homes sold across South Carolina throughout September, representing 5% fewer homes than the same time…
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‘War Dogs’ exhibit at Upcountry History Museum showcases bravery, service of military working dogs
October 20, 2021
“War Dogs: Never Above You, Never Below You, Always Beside You” delivers a powerful display of the heroism, service, and history of America’s military working dogs in the newest exhibition…
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Harvest Hope welcomes new Director of Development and Agency Relations
October 19, 2021
20 year fundraising professional joins S.C.’s largest food bank As Harvest Hope Food Bank celebrates its 40th anniversary and looks ahead to the future, the organization welcomes Chad Scott as…
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Colliers facilitates sale at Fort Prince Industrial Park for Walmart’s $450-million “Project Replay”
October 19, 2021
Walmart’s recent “Project Replay” announcement of the purchase of ±201 acres of land for the company’s largest grocery distribution center to date means the entirety of Fort Prince Industrial Park…
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Countybank and Greenwood Capital pledge $50,000 for United Way Greenville
October 19, 2021
Countybank and Greenwood Capital donated $50,000 as part of their annual Pacesetter Campaign to the United Way of Greenville County. Associates from both organizations made personal pledge donations totaling $39,157…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes two new team members
October 19, 2021Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, recently expanded its team with the addition of Brandyn Graham, Media Coordinator, and Sarah Johnson, Integrated Marketing Lead. “We’re grateful…
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Riggs Partners announces 2021 pro bono marketing marathon for nonprofits
October 19, 2021
Riggs Partners will hold its 24th annual CreateAthon event to benefit Midlands- and Upstate-area nonprofits on February 3-4, 2022. CreateAthon is a 24-hour creative marathon during which professionals provide marketing…
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Walmart selects Spartanburg County for new, high-tech grocery distribution center
October 19, 2021
$450 million investment will create more than 400 new jobs Walmart has announced plans to build a new, high-tech distribution center for fresh and frozen groceries in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.…
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Quality affordable housing options expand as Northside Development Group, Spartanburg Housing and NHE bring 500 Northside Station to reality
October 18, 2021
Extended group of Upstate partners play key roles as new 90-unit community opens on site of former Spartan Mills textile campus The Upstate’s well-documented deficits in affordable housing will receive…
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SC Ports announces leadership change
October 18, 2021
Following a successful 13 years as president and CEO of South Carolina Ports, Jim Newsome announced his plans today to retire from the helm on June 30, at which time…
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Submissions sought for 7th annual African American History Month art exhibition at Greenville Technical College library
October 18, 2021Submissions are sought for the February 2022 art exhibition by the Greenville Technical College library, in celebration of African American History Month. The show will be on display from February…
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Lander’s first Music for Meals fundraiser brings ‘true joy’
October 18, 2021
Nothing could stop the music – or the enthusiasm to raise funds for Lander University’s Bear Necessities Food Pantry. COVID-19 restrictions may have forced the rescheduling twice of the Music…
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J. Michael Taylor, DP3 Architects founding principal announces retirement
October 15, 2021
J. Michael Taylor, AIA, LEED AP, Chairman and CEO, and a founding principal of DP3 Architects, has announced his retirement effective March 31, 2022. Mike co-founded DP3 Architects, Ltd. (formerly…
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Inaugural Hog & Barrel Festival announces restaurants and distilleries
October 15, 2021
More than 40 restaurants and distilleries from across the Southeast will be taking part in the inaugural Hog & Barrel: A Bourbon, BBQ & Bacon Festival this November. Everything from…
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Prisma Health Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine Center opens new office in Greer
October 14, 2021
Prisma Health Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center has opened a new location in Greer to better serve patients across the Upstate region. The office is located on the Prisma Health…
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Bon Secours collaborates with Guild Education to expand associate education program
October 14, 2021
New program provides strategic career pathways and 115 academic program offerings Bon Secours today announced a collaboration with Guild Education, the nation’s leading education and upskilling platform, to offer an…
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The Village of West Greenville Micro-Area Plan
October 14, 2021
Since February, the City of Greenville has worked to unlock the Village’s potential as a welcoming, diverse, vibrant and artistic community. With GVL2040 in mind, the City of Greenville and Wernick & Co.…
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Business growth and multiple locations leads to accelerated plans of firm administrator position for Tara Kennedy
October 14, 2021
Stokes & Company CPAs, is a local firm specializing in monthly accounting and payroll services for business clients, as well as individual and business tax planning and preparation. With four…
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