Noted global customer experience specialists Transcom establishing operations in Greenville
December 1, 2021
Adding 450 new jobs in new South Carolina center Transcom Worldwide AB, a global customer experience specialist providing customer care, sales, technical support, and credit management services through a network of…
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Delta Apparel appoints Simone Walsh as Chief Financial Officer
December 1, 2021
GREENVILLE, SC – Delta Apparel, Inc. (NYSE American: DLA), a leading provider of core activewear and lifestyle apparel products, announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Simone Walsh…
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Bauknight Pietras & Stormer CPAs add Bartley and Jerome as firm partners
December 1, 2021
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. (BPS), announced that Allyson Bartley, CPA, and Kristen Jerome, CPA, have joined the firm’s leadership team as partners. The new partners will assume new strategic…
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From intern to video producer: The ART of Real Estate welcomes back Katie Ellis
December 1, 2021
Having started as an intern with The ART of Real Estate in 2019, the team welcomes back Katie Ellis as a full-time Video Producer. In this position, she will work…
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OTO Development acquires SpringHill Suites in Panama City Beach
December 1, 2021
OTO Development is building its presence along the Florida Panhandle with the acquisition of SpringHill Suites Panama City Beach Beachfront. The deal complements the company’s construction of Hyatt Place Panama…
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United Community Bank strengthens finance team with experienced Treasurer
November 30, 2021
United Community Bank is pleased to add veteran financial services professional Michael Buttner as SVP and Treasurer, enhancing an already deeply skilled finance team. Mr. Buttner brings more than 30…
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State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman Statement on 2021 Educator Supply and Demand Report
November 30, 2021
Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman released the following statement in response to the release of the 2021 Educator Supply and Demand Report by the Center for Educator Recruitment,…
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Colliers Report: 2020 Census results are positive for South Carolina
November 30, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2021 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights According to the 2020 Census, South Carolina’s population has grown from 4.63 million in 2010 to…
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Duke Energy caps off monthlong effort to fight hunger with nearly $150,000 in ‘surcee’ grants to South Carolina community agencies
November 30, 2021
Duke Energy has closed out a monthlong initiative to support organizations that address food insecurities and inequities across South Carolina with nearly $150,000 in surprise microgrants to community organizations across…
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Greenville Country Club Manager receives prestigious professional designation
November 30, 2021
Chip Hughes, CCM, Assistant General Manager of the Greenville Country Club in Greenville SC, has been awarded with the Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation by the Club Management Association of…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs bill to assist veterans with in-state tuition
November 30, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette today joined S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs (SCDVA) Secretary William Grimsley, and members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill…
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South Carolina Charities, Inc. announces 2022 BMW Charity Pro-Am host courses; welcomes new Board Members
November 30, 2021
South Carolina Charities, Inc., the non-profit foundation of the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX, announced today that 2022 tournament play will return to Thornblade Club and expand to…
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Erika DeRoberts launches Cherry Lane Art
November 30, 2021
Former Real Estate Executive Turned Creative Releases First Collection Erika DeRoberts announced the formal launch of her new fine art business, Cherry Lane Art, in November of 2021. A resident…
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Affordable housing options for seniors expand as NHE, partners open new Renaissance Place Senior Apartments in Upstate
November 29, 2021
Greenville’s deficit in both affordable senior-targeted housing gets a big boost Tuesday as Upstate-based property management and development firm NHE, Inc. and partners hold a grand opening for a new…
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Brian King elected to 2021 Class of Design-Build Institute of America’s College of Fellows
November 29, 2021
Brian T. King, Founder and President of A M King, an integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has been inducted into the Design-Build Institute of America’s…
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S.C. a national leader on timely financial reporting
November 29, 2021
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller Each fall, my office releases the state’s financial report for the prior fiscal year. The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, commonly called a CAFR, is a…
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KOR Medical launches consumer line of CBD and related cannabinoid products to support mental and physical wellness
November 29, 2021
Charleston-based health innovation company KOR Medical –which produces unique cannabinoid products designed to support physical and mental wellness through expert engineering coupled with an individualized approach — launches its initial consumer product…
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The Cliffs welcomes Brian Fox as General Manager of The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards
November 29, 2021
The Cliffs is pleased to welcome Brian Fox as general manager of The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards located in Sunset, SC on stunning Lake Keowee. Fox brings a wealth of…
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CAMS continues steady growth and announces new office location in Greenville
November 29, 2021
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), an industry leader in Community Association Management throughout the Carolinas, is excited to announce its new office location in Greenville, South Carolina. This new location…
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Endeavor hires Taylor Wright as Communications Coordinator
November 29, 2021
Endeavor, a membership-based coworking and shared office space community for professionals in downtown Greenville’s LEED-certified ONE tower, announces it has hired Taylor Wright as communications coordinator. In her role as…
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Turner Padget gives back this holiday season
November 23, 2021
Heading into the holiday season, Turner Padget is pleased to share that all of their offices participated in Habitat for Humanity builds throughout the month of November. These projects rounded…
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CDS named 2021 Angel by SC Secretary of State
November 23, 2021
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) has been named an “Angel” by the South Carolina Secretary of State in 2021. The Angel designation is given to selected charities that were…
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RL Solutions, LLC expanding operations in Greenville County
November 23, 2021
$1 million investment will create 37 new jobs RL Solutions, LLC (RL Solutions), a logistics and transportation company, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County. The $1 million investment…
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McCrory delivers a design-build process manufacturing facility for Pregis in record time
November 23, 2021
McCrory Construction recently completed the construction phase for an $80 million manufacturing facility in Anderson, South Carolina, for Pregis’ Performance Flexible operations. The company is a leading manufacturer of high-quality…
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Ashley Clark named ATHENA Young Professional
November 23, 2021
The Greenville Chamber named Ashley Clark, owner of Kilwins Greenville, the 2021 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award recipient. The award was presented at the 10th Annual ATHENA Leadership Symposium on November…
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Upstate biochemistry senior named Clemson’s first Rhodes Scholar
November 23, 2021
Louise Franke, a Clemson senior from Spartanburg, S.C., made University history today when she became the first Clemson student named a Rhodes Scholar. Franke, an Honors College student majoring in…
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Three South Carolina Governor’s Schools to host joint information sessions for prospective students
November 23, 2021
The Endless Opportunities information sessions will take place December 5-7, 2021, and feature representatives from all three Governor’s Schools. The SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM), SC Governor’s…
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S.C. Department of Education and S.C. State Library announce partnership to provide virtual tutoring support to South Carolina students
November 22, 2021
Today, the South Carolina Department of Education and the South Carolina State Library (SCSL) announced a $1.5 million partnership to address the continuing academic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
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Interim HealthCare announces promotion of Dennie Guidici to Vice President of Administration
November 22, 2021
Interim HealthCare, a leading area provider of home health care, hospice, and personal care services, recently announced the promotion of 25-year employee Dennie Guidici to Vice President of Administration. In…
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Attorney Ellis R. Forest, III joins LawyerLisa, LLC
November 22, 2021
LawyerLisa, LLC announced that attorney Ellis Forest has joined the firm in their upstate real estate division in Greenville, SC. Originally from Mount Airy, NC, Ellis has been a practicing…
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FerebeeLane expands creative team with two senior-level hires
November 22, 2021
FerebeeLane, a full-service marketing and branding agency located in downtown Greenville, has expanded its creative team with the addition of two senior-level professionals with deep experience in both luxury brands…
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Greenville Technical College earns four NCMPR Awards
November 22, 2021Greenville Technical College’s Marketing and Communications department has been honored with four National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) Awards. The awards were presented at the NCMPR Medallion Awards…
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The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Seeking Nominations for 2022 Stars of the Hospitality Industry Awards
November 22, 2021
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) is seeking nominations for the 69th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards, honoring the best of the best in the state’s hospitality…
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BASF expands apprenticeship program in Clemson, Seneca
November 22, 2021
BASF is seeking applicants for a new apprenticeship program at its Clemson, South Carolina site and for its expanded apprenticeship program at its Seneca, South Carolina site. The program is…
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William McKinney elected to the SC Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
November 22, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that William McKinney has been elected to serve on the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. “I am grateful for the opportunity to join…
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Hood Construction reaches 2.5 million hours without a lost time incident
November 22, 2021
Hood Construction proudly announces reaching the rare milestone of 2.5 million hours worked without a lost time incident. This incredible milestone is not commonly reached among firms of Hood’s size,…
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Senator Thomas Alexander and Lowcountry community health leader Roland Gardner to receive Riley Institute’s South Carolina leadership awards
November 22, 2021Honorees will be recognized on January 18, 2022, in Columbia at the Riley Institute at Furman’s OneSouthCarolina Legislative and Civic Leadership Awards Dinner. Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced that…
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Delta Apparel reports fiscal year 2021 full year diluted earnings of $2.86 per share
November 20, 2021
Net Sales Increase 15% from the Prior Year; Gross Margin Expands 540 Basis Points to 23.3% GREENVILLE, SC – Delta Apparel, Inc. (NYSE American: DLA), a leading provider of core…
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Countybank Foundation completes $100,000 donation to Greenwood Area Habitat
November 20, 2021The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $20,000 to Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity. This donation completes a five-year plan to donate a total…
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Pendleton Place appoints Anne Marie Maertens as Executive Director
November 20, 2021
The Board of Directors of Pendleton Place has named Anne Marie (“Annie”) Maertens as Executive Director (ED), effective November 2021. Maertens assumed the role of Interim Executive Director in June…
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SeamonWhiteside announces new corporate leadership team
November 20, 2021SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service land design firm throughout the Carolinas, is excited to announce the appointment of its new Corporate Officers. The Officers include Russ Seamon (President), Joe Bryant (Executive…
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FUEL continues grant program in 2022
November 19, 2021
Currently Accepting Applications for First Quarter Continuing its commitment to community service, FUEL – a Greenville-based marketing agency offering a full suite of strategy, creative, branding, advertising, and PR services…
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Your Guide to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
November 19, 2021
By Kristen S. Jerome, CPA Partner, Bauknight Pietras & Stormer Key Performance Indicators, or KPIs, can be used at any level of any organization to evaluate success toward specified goals. …
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S.C. arts learning partnership announces name, website
November 19, 2021
“Arts Grow SC” is the name of the three-year, $20 million partnership to address pandemic-related learning loss announced in June by the South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) and South Carolina…
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BMW Manufacturing expanding Spartanburg County operations with new logistics center
November 18, 2021
$100 million project will enhance company’s logistics operations supplying parts to BMW Plant Spartanburg BMW Manufacturing today announced that the company is expanding operations in Spartanburg County with the construction of…
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Wyche, P.A. announces “City of Women” exhibit as its first Centennial Legacy Project
November 18, 2021
Greenville Center for Creative Arts exhibit honors contributions of women in numerous fields and is Wyche’s first Centennial Legacy Project, celebrating the firm’s century of legal and community leadership GREENVILLE, SC –…
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SLG Investment Holdings acquires majority stake in Avalanche Bars
November 18, 2021
Greenville based business investor and management company SLG Investment Holdings, LLC (“SLG”) completed its latest acquisition taking a majority stake in Foothills Food Group, LLC the manufacturer and distributor of…
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Laurens County resident leads initiative for South Carolina to host 49th annual Vietnam POW Reunion
November 17, 2021The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA) is proud to partner with the chair of the Vietnam POW (Prisoner of War) Reunion Foundation to host a news conference announcing…
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Contour Airlines begins new nonstop service from GSP to Nashville
November 17, 2021
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) welcomed its seventh airline today, November 17, 2021, as Contour Airlines began nonstop service to Nashville, TN (BNA.) “We are delighted to connect the Upstate region…
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Colliers Report: Activity slowed, but still healthy, following tourist season
November 17, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2021 South Carolina Hotel Market Highlights Leisure and transient travelers helped boost South Carolina hotel activity and bolster the hotel market to…
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