MP Cloud Technologies/EMTech establishing operations in Spartanburg County
November 17, 2021
$500,000 investment to create 24 new jobs MP Cloud Technologies/EMTech, a cloud-based, emergency medical services (EMS) software and billing solutions company, today announced plans to establish operations in Spartanburg County. The…
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Agape Care Group selects Spartanburg County as new home for corporate headquarters
November 17, 2021
$3 million investment will create 76 new jobs Agape Care Group, a leading hospice, palliative and pediatric comfort care provider, today announced plans to expand its presence and locate the…
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Colliers Report: Unprecedented industrial demand continues
November 17, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2021 South Carolina Industrial Market Highlights Industrial demand in South Carolina is expected to continue at unprecedented levels throughout 2022. Online ordering…
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Grandmom’s Fabulous Fried Pies
November 17, 2021
By Tom Poland She dried sliced apple, peaches, and pears on a slanted wooden table facing the sun. Nails prevented the fruit from sliding to the ground. Once it…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation gives over $30,000 in grants to Upstate organizations that offer special programming for people with disabilities
November 17, 2021
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, gave four grants totaling $31,580 to Upstate non-profits in October…
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Engenius launches podcast series hosted by CEO Chris Manley
November 17, 2021
Engenius, a digital marketing agency in Greenville, S.C., has launched a new podcast hosted by CEO Chris Manley with special guests who will share the latest effective marketing strategies with…
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Just Say Something hosts FUNraiser of the year
November 17, 2021
Everyone is invited to attend Just Say Something’s FUNraising for the Future Social Event, Silent Auction, and Live Auction on Thursday, November 18, 2021 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm at Jack…
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Harvest Hope Food Bank announces new Upstate Branch Executive Director
November 17, 2021
Harvest Hope Food Bank welcomed Brad Docheff to the organization as the new Upstate Branch Executive Director. Docheff joins the team from Fairfax, Vermont where he recently served as Town…
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CAMS’ Director of Operations Cathy Wade named Chief Operating Officer
November 17, 2021
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), an industry leader in community association management throughout the Carolinas, is thrilled to share that Director of Operations Cathy Wade has been named Chief Operating…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes Senior Media Strategists
November 17, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, promoted Darian Villalobos to Senior Media Strategist and welcome Caroline Sievers to the team as Senior Media Strategist. “We are…
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South Carolina’s role in the fight against suicide
November 17, 2021
By Jim Harris The statistics concerning suicide are sobering, and the issue impacts many more people than most of us realize. We see the headlines when we lose celebrities like…
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The Poinsett Bride announces new ownership under Paige Gillespie
November 17, 2021
The Poinsett Bride, a full-service bridal destination located at 101 West Court Street in downtown Greenville, recently announced new ownership. Paige Gillespie, who purchased the business in October 2021, intends…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty announces top agents for October
November 16, 2021
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty announced its top agents for October. Patrick Furman and Matt Nocks as well as Pat McNamara were top agents for listings sold. The…
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Meeting Street Scholarship Fund announces expansion and partnership with The Darla Moore Foundation
November 16, 2021
Expands scholarship availability to 26 high schools in eight new Pee Dee Region counties The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund, aimed at helping high-achieving graduates pay for college, recently announced a…
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Just say Something Honey Baked Ham FUNraising for the Future
November 16, 2021
Just Say Something is holding an online fundraiser, Honey Baked Ham FUNraising for the Future starting now until Friday, December 31, 2021 at midnight. This fundraiser is a delicious way…
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M Peters Group to develop at Clifton Mill #2 Site
November 16, 2021Announces Mixed-Use Development at Site of Mill Number Two OneSpartanburg, Inc. is proud to announce a transformative public-private partnership with Spartanburg County and the M Peters Group, an upstate real…
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Kendall Graham joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
November 15, 2021
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Kendall Graham to its Greenville office as a residential agent. A Greenville native, Kendall has witnessed first-hand the growth and development of the Upstate, equipping…
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Bon Secours wins Zero Harm Award for commitment to patient safety amid COVID-19 pandemic
November 15, 2021
Bon Secours St. Francis Eastside is proud to be recognized as a 2021 Zero Harm Award recipient for eliminating medical errors and creating a culture of high reliability throughout our…
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Greenville Theatre welcomes you back this holiday season with the premiere of Elf: The Musical!
November 15, 2021
The modern-day classic holiday movie is coming to life on Greenville Theatre’s stage! Join Buddy the Elf on his journey from the North Pole to New York City in search…
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Nikki Huber graduates from Institute for Organization Management
November 15, 2021
Greenville Chamber’s Legislative Director Graduates from U.S. Chamber Foundation Leadership Training Program Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to…
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SOAR disburses over $11 Million in loans to help south’s smallest businesses recover; nearly half to black-owned businesses
November 15, 2021
Economic recovery program built to support the South’s smallest businesses is reaching the underbanked; nearly 80% of loans have been made to businesses owned by women and entrepreneurs of color,…
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Willio.com offers most complete, easy-to-use online estate planning platform
November 15, 2021
Willio marries expertise and expedience to make estate planning more accessible, cost-effective for broader range of people Greenville, S.C. based Willio.com, the only online estate planning tool developed by a…
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PSTA statement on proposed revisions to state accountability system
November 15, 2021
Earlier today, the Education Oversight Committee announced proposed changes to the state’s accountability system for school report cards. As the largest association for professional educators in South Carolina, Palmetto State…
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Former U.S. congressman presents students with free market solutions to climate change
November 15, 2021
When stalwart conservative Bob Inglis served his first six years in Congress, he considered climate change a hoax perpetrated by liberals to expand the federal government. Now it is his…
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S.W.O.R.D. International Inc. establishing new operations in Greenville County, SC
November 15, 2021
Aiming for success, arms, and defense equipment manufacturer to invest $9.5 million and create 55 new jobs S.W.O.R.D. International Inc. (S.W.O.R.D.), a manufacturer of unique, purpose-built small arms and defense equipment,…
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Upcountry History Museum receives SC Humanities Grant
November 15, 2021
The Upcountry History Museum-Furman University, a Smithsonian Affiliate, announced that it has been awarded a $13,500.00 Growth Grant from South Carolina Humanities. Funding for the Growth Grants has been provided…
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Three top communications pros come together to form The Solutions Group
November 15, 2021
Bringing together nearly 90 years of experience in the fields of strategic marketing, public relations, governmental affairs, media relations and crisis communications, three of South Carolina’s premier communications professionals have…
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United Way of Pickens County honored as 2021 Pillar of Easley
November 15, 2021
Presented by the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce, the Pillar of Easley Award recognizes and honors a long-standing business that plays an active role in our community and is highly…
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Colliers | South Carolina and LCK offices pledge $100,000 to United Way
November 15, 2021
Colliers and LCK offices across South Carolina participated in a “Turning the Page on Literacy in South Carolina” United Way campaign to raise dollars, collect books and volunteer for local…
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What’s Cookin’: Bakery and mercantile coming to Upstate historic site
November 15, 2021
The smell of fresh baked pies, pastries and percolating coffee will soon fill the air of a storied space that has remained empty for much of the past half century.…
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GSHRM wins prestigious 2021 Pinnacle Award for Workplace Impact
November 15, 2021
The Greenville chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (GSHRM) has received the nation’s highest HR industry honor for a program it created to ease the transition of Veterans…
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Joan Herlong named GSA Business Woman of Influence
November 14, 2021
Joan Herlong, Founder and CEO of Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty, was named to the GSA Business Women of Influence list for 2021. A graduate of the University…
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Senator High Leatherman passes away
November 12, 2021
On Friday November 12, South Carolina Senator High Leatherman passed away at the age of 90. The 31st District of South Carolina, which he represented, has Florence as its largest…
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Greenville Technical College holds open house for high-demand programs covered by workforce scholarships
November 12, 2021
An open house will be held on Tuesday, November 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Greenville Technical College in the Community Room of building 102 on the Barton Campus…
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A M King crowns winner in collegiate Design-Build Competition
November 12, 2021
It was an international quandary at the Associated Schools of Construction’s (ASC) Region 2 Design-Build Competition last month. Ultimately, the five-member team from the University of Florida solved the knotty…
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Mailprotector hires Ardaiz as Vice President of Sales
November 12, 2021
Mailprotector, a global cloud-based B2B email security, compliance and encryption company, announced today that it has named Nathan Ardaiz as Vice President of Sales. In addition to leading the Mailprotector…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on the passing of Senator Hugh Leatherman
November 12, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster today issued the following statement on the passing of Senator Hugh Leatherman: “A powerful force for the progress and prosperity of our people has left us. For…
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce statements on Hugh Leatherman
November 12, 2021
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce released the following statements on the passing of State Senate Finance Committee Chairman Hugh Leatherman. South Carolina Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob…
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Barzan Aeronautical, LLC establishing operations in Charleston County
November 12, 2021
$14.7 million investment to create 34 new jobs Barzan Aeronautical, LLC, an aerial intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) systems company, today announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The…
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Boeing supports UofSC’s assistance to veterans through free legal clinic
November 11, 2021
Help is available for South Carolina’s low-income veteran population The Veterans Legal Clinic at the University of South Carolina will continue and expand its free services to low-income veterans living…
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XPRIZE and Musk Foundation select BJU team as 1 of 5 winners in MRV competition
November 10, 2021
XPRIZE, the global leader in designing and implementing innovative competition models to solve the world’s grandest challenges, today announced a team from Bob Jones University is one of 23 student-led teams to…
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Gamma ray discovery could advance understanding of UFOs’ role in the evolution of galaxies
November 10, 2021
Using data gathered by the Large Area Telescope onboard NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope and a stacking technique combining signals too weak to be observed on their own, researchers detected gamma rays…
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Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette to visit Greer Relief for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
November 10, 2021
South Carolina’s Lieutenant Governor, Pamela Evette, is to visit Greer Relief on Tuesday, November 16th. During Lt. Governor Evette’s visit, she will receive a tour of Greer Relief, learn about…
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Liz Horton named to Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives’ Board of Directors
November 10, 2021
The Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) announced that Liz Horton, Greenville Chamber Senior Vice President, will serve on the 2022 Executive Committee as Treasurer. Horton joins 17…
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Janet Hurley Cann recognized as leader for contributions to enhancements, preservation to global water environment
November 10, 2021
Spartanburg Water’s Asset Engineering Manager named Water Environment Federation Fellow Janet Hurley Cann, P.E., Spartanburg Water’s Asset Engineering Manager, was recently named a Water Environment Federation (WEF) Fellow. This designation…
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Lighting the way to graduation for South Carolina public school students
November 10, 2021
Communities In Schools of South Carolina launches Illuminating the Power of One – a fundraising event honoring students, aligning private resources, and unifying the state Communities In Schools of South…
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DartPoints launches state’s first internet exchange (IX)
November 10, 2021
In June 2021, DartPoints acquired Immedion, a Greenville-based provider of colocation, cloud and managed services with eight data centers in seven markets throughout South Carolina, North Carolina, Ohio and Indiana.…
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Above, Not Below, The Jailhouse
November 10, 2021
By Tom Poland Standing in a courtroom, a malefactor dreads a dire warning. “If you don’t straighten up, I’ll put you under the jailhouse.” Uttered by many a judge,…
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Wyche recognized as 2022 “Best Law Firm”
November 10, 2021
Wyche has been named a 2022 Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” in 15 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. The selection follows a rigorous evaluation process that includes client and lawyer evaluations, peer…
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National home repair nonprofit rebrands as the Coalition for Home Repair
November 10, 2021
Leaders in the world of nonprofit home repair announced the rebranding of the ReFrame Association as the Coalition for Home Repair at its annual conference today. This marks a new…
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