#5 Best Small City in the U.S. – Greenville, SC
October 5, 2021
More than 800,000 Condé Nast Traveler® readers cast their votes rating their travel experiences across the globe. Greenville, SC was voted “#5 Best Small City in the U.S.,” marking the…
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Colliers announces the sale of a ±33,489-square-foot mixed-use building in Downtown Greenville’s ONE City Plaza
October 5, 2021
Colliers office brokerage team members Brantley Anderson, CCIM, Taylor Allen, SIOR, CCIM and Bailey Tollison represented PTRE Holdings, LLC in the sale of a ±33,489-square-foot mixed-use building at 103 N.…
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Dollar General leases Mapletree Investments facility in Spartanburg County for distribution expansion
October 5, 2021
Mapletree Investments has leased ±307,778 square feet of industrial space at 1375 Howell Road in Duncan, SC to major retailer Dollar General for an expansion of their distribution footprint near…
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BASF seeking apprentices for “earn and learn” program in White Stone
October 5, 2021
BASF is seeking applicants for a new apprenticeship program at its White Stone, South Carolina facility. The program is part of the company’s North American Apprenticeship Development Program (NAADP), which…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation awards $683,980 to upstate charities
October 5, 2021
South Carolina Charities, Inc. announced today that it will award a total of $683,980 in funds to the charity beneficiaries of the 2021 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation.…
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Harvest Hope launches it’s Scary to be Hungry food drive
October 5, 2021Harvest Hope looks to community to help feed children facing hunger this fall In the spirit of Halloween, Harvest Hope Food Bank is kicking off a “It’s Scary to be…
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DHEC analysis: majority of severe COVID-19 cases among unvaccinated individuals
October 5, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s (DHEC) most recent data analysis shows that the majority of recent COVID-19 cases, including severe cases, remain among individuals who are…
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South Carolina Department of Education announces $56 Million in additional funding under American Rescue Plan Act
October 5, 2021
Today, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) announced the release of additional federal funds to assist school districts in addressing the challenges faced by vulnerable students population due to the…
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Glen Raven Inc. expanding operations in Anderson County
October 4, 2021
$70 million investment will create 135 new jobs Glen Raven Inc., a high-performance textile manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations for its custom fabrics division in Anderson County. The $70…
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FUEL’s Meredith Kinsey appointed to Board of Directors for Upstate American Heart Association
October 4, 2021
FUEL – a Greenville-based marketing agency offering a full suite of strategy, creative, branding, advertising, and PR services – is pleased to announce that president and COO Meredith Kinsey has…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces plan to expand I-73
October 4, 2021McMaster continues push for major infrastructure improvements Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Secretary Christy Hall, members of the General Assembly, and local Horry County…
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Management Solutions marks 20th anniversary milestone
October 4, 2021
Management Solutions announced its 20th year in business as a provider of employee assessment and development tools. Mark Lee founded the company in 2001 to help companies throughout the Upstate…
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Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) expands long-standing internship program
October 4, 2021
New and returning intern team members highlight Fall season at mar-comm agency Jeff Dezen Public Relations announces the recent addition of Wayne Catoe, as an intern as part of the…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s William McKinney awarded North Carolina’s highest civilian honor
October 4, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that William McKinney has been awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. The Order of the Long Leaf Pine…
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Two South Carolina companies receive lofty U.S. Defense Department awards
October 4, 2021ESGR presents honors at Governor’s Mansion By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Columbia’s Boyer Commercial Construction and Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach were both presented the 2021 Department of…
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Lima One Capital launches real estate podcast
October 4, 2021
Lima One Capital, one of the nation’s premier money lenders for fix and flip, rental, and multifamily investment property loans, has launched the Real Estate of Things podcast to provide…
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Rebuild Upstate hires new Development Specialist
October 4, 2021
Rebuild Upstate has brought on Rose Davis to be its new Development Specialist. In 2017, Davis graduated from Clemson University with a degree in communications and nonprofit leadership. Following graduation,…
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SC Superintendent Molly Spearman and MAKO Medical host K-12 COVID-19 testing visit
October 4, 2021SC Superintendent Molly Spearman and MAKO Medical host K-12 COVID-19 testing visit WHEN: October 5, 2021, at 10:30 am WHERE: Fountain Inn High School (student parking lot) 644 Quillen Avenue…
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BASF donates breakfast to healthcare workers
October 1, 2021
BASF’s site in Seneca, South Carolina recently donated 300 breakfast chicken biscuits to frontline healthcare workers with Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital. Meals went to clinical inpatient staff and employees…
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SC Disabilities and Special Needs announces new state director
October 1, 2021
The Commission for the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs announced the selection of Michelle Gough Fry, J.D, PH.D, LL.M as state director of the Department of Disabilities and Special…
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New York Times best-selling author H.W. Brands to speak Oct. 28 at Poinsett Club
October 1, 2021
In a time when politics seems more polarized than ever, historian and New York Times best-selling author H.W. Brands says there are lessons to be learned from 19th-century politicians Henry…
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National Land Realty names Mac Christian new CMO
October 1, 2021
National Land, the nation’s fastest growing real estate land brokerage company specializing in farm, ranch, country estates, timber, recreational, and commercial development properties, today announced that it has hired Mac…
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Ken Burns exhibit making its only southeastern stop at Upcountry History Museum
September 30, 2021
Yes, that Ken Burns! America’s renowned filmmaker and documentarian reveals a more personal side of his storytelling talents in Uncovered: The Ken Burns Collection, the newest exhibition opening Saturday, October…
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Spartanburg County Public Libraries and marketing partner Neue South receive national PR award for Census campaign and proven community impact
September 30, 2021
The Spartanburg County Public Libraries was one of eight recipients of the 2021 John Cotton Dana (JCD) Award, recognized for their strategic communications efforts with local marketing firm, Neue South,…
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Discussing a prenuptial agreement with your adult children
September 30, 2021
By Edward W. Kramer, CFP®, EA Should you require your children to have a prenuptial agreement? This question can be very important if you have a family business, financial wealth,…
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Colliers facilitates sale of 80,000-square-foot industrial building in Duncan, SC
September 30, 2021
Colliers’ flex/industrial broker Richard Barrett, MCR represented Berry Shoals Industrial LLC in the purchase of 80,000 square feet of industrial space at 961 Berry Shoals Road in Duncan from ATA…
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Proposed Plan Could Pave the Road to a Better Future
September 29, 2021
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), a $1.2 trillion federal investment to improve U.S. infrastructure, has passed the Senate and will move forward to the House of Representatives…
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You’ve Got To Feel the Food
September 29, 2021
By Tom Poland A few years back on a fall day I attended a wild game dinner on the grounds of Hobcaw Barony’s Bellefield Stables. I sat among folks…
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Sustain SC, Furman University Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities announce inaugural class for Sustainability Leadership Initiative
September 29, 2021
Professionals to participate in six-session program focused on sustainability Sustain SC and the Furman University Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities has selected a group of professionals across various sectors to…
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Joyner Commercial to receive 2021 Commercial Revitalization Award
September 29, 2021
Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors®, announced that its commercial office at 230 Buist Avenue has been selected to receive the 2021 Commercial…
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CAMS’ Tricia Ostendorff achieves 25 years as Certified Manager of Community Associations
September 29, 2021
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), an industry leader in association management throughout the Carolinas, announced that Tricia Ostendorff has achieved 25 years of holding her Certified Manager of Community Associations…
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Mac McLean named President of the Rotary Club of Pleasantburg
September 29, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Mac McLean was recently elected to serve as President of the Rotary Club of Pleasantburg. Mac has been a Rotarian since 1994. Active in the…
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ABii the Robot in Laurens 55
September 29, 2021
Partnering with Van Robotics and the South Carolina Department of Education, Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) announced participation in a research project that features ABii, a desktop-size robot.…
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Auria expanding operations in Spartanburg County
September 28, 2021
More than $12.4 million investment will create 103 new jobs Auria, a global supplier of automotive flooring, acoustical and fiber-based solutions, today announced plans to invest capital and grow operations…
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Parsley & Mint opens second location in Northern Greenville
September 28, 2021
New locally-owned Mediterranean eatery opens near Furman University Parsley & Mint, a new fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant, has officially opened its second location in Northern Greenville at 5052 Old Buncombe Road…
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Monti, Inc. expanding operations in Greenwood County
September 28, 2021
$4.7 million investment will create 16 new job Monti, Inc. (Monti), a leading industrial manufacturer, fabricator, powder coater, epoxy coater and specialized processor of electrical distribution components, today announced plans…
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Meghan Foreman Dimas recognized among Greenville’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under
September 28, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, announce that Meghan Foreman Dimas, Director of Analytics and Insights, was named in Greenville Business Magazine’s Best & Brightest 35…
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First Reliance Bank is More Than Banking for Their Communities
September 28, 2021
First Reliance Bank continues to expand their services beyond banking through supporting and serving the communities they work in. Particularly, the bank has served the Pee Dee Area Boys and…
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The Home Depot expands supply chain operations across South Carolina
September 27, 2021
Combined expansion will create nearly 100 new jobs The Home Depot, Inc., a world-leading home improvement retailer, announced plans to expand operations throughout South Carolina. The company is growing its…
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GreenTrees reforestation project launches in South Carolina
September 27, 2021
Milliken Forestry Company and ACRE Investment Management announced the launch of GreenTrees South Carolina, bringing a global leader in reforestation to the Palmetto State. GreenTrees is the largest voluntary forest…
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Marketing Minute: Building Your Brand After a Crisis
September 27, 2021
Marketing Minute with Erin Smith, NP Strategy Today, consumers and key stakeholders engage with companies and brands that they trust. If your company has recently been faced with a crisis,…
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First Reliance Bank celebrates 22nd anniversary
September 27, 2021
First Reliance Bank celebrated its 22nd anniversary this past August. The Carolinas-based bank serves the Florence, Midlands, Upstate, and Coastal South Carolina markets, as well as the Piedmont Triad and…
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CAMS’ Ben Rhodes to oversee large-scale and lifestyle communities
September 24, 2021
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), an industry leader in community association management throughout the Carolinas, is pleased to announce that Senior Vice President of the western NC region, Ben Rhodes,…
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FUEL’s Catherine Crandall named one of Greenville’s Best & Brightest
September 24, 2021
Catherine Crandall, senior art director at FUEL marketing agency, has been named one of Greenville Business Magazine’s Best & Brightest Under 35 for 2021. In its 27th year, the annual…
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Jennifer Armenti joins Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine as Property Manager
September 23, 2021
Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine recently welcomed Jennifer Armenti as Property Manager in its Greenville office. Armenti joins Caine with extensive experience in property management and accounting from a series of…
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United Way of the Piedmont selected as “Community Service” finalist for 2021 InnoVision Award
September 23, 2021
United Way of the Piedmont is proud to be selected as a finalist for its Community Resource Coordinator program for the 2021 InnoVision Award. The award honors individuals and organizations…
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Jonathan Klett selected as one of Greenville’s 2021 Best & Brightest 35 and Under
September 23, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Jonathan Klett has been named one of Greenville Business Magazine’s 2021 Best & Brightest 35 and Under. Greenville Business Magazine recognizes rising…
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Sandvik expands Oconee County operations
September 23, 2021
Swedish tool manufacturer adds line at facility As part of a slew of new investments in the Southeast, Sweden-based Sandvik Coromant aims to tap the Upstate advanced manufacturing markets with the addition…
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Two Spartanburg area women to be honored as Women of Distinction
September 23, 2021Girl Scouts of South Carolina–Mountains to Midlands will honor two Spartanburg area women at its annual Boots & Pearls: Women of Distinction Awards Celebration on Thursday, October 14, 2021 on…
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The Good Old Days Are Gone
September 22, 2021
By Tom Poland Last Friday night some grandparents went to watch their grandson play in a high school football game. They were in for a shock. Paying for the…
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