The Cliffs sees continued record sales and demand in first half of 2021
July 20, 2021
The Cliffs announced that real estate sales by its brokerage teams totaled $105,922,524 in the first half of 2021. This represents 163 transactions and a 125% volume increase from the…
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A M King achieves world-class safety standards through Diamond level ABC STEP program
July 20, 2021
A M King, an integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has achieved Diamond level in Associated Builders and Contractor’s (ABC) STEP Safety Management System, meaning the…
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Holliday Ingram welcomes Mike Burrell, opens Anderson office location
July 20, 2021
Holliday Ingram, a real estate law firm headquartered in Greenville, announced that the company is expanding their South Carolina presence with the opening of an Anderson office location. Mike Burrell,…
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SLG Investment Holdings forms SLG Staffing, LLC ‐ spins off Holdings
July 20, 2021
SLG Investment Holdings, LLC (“SLG”), the owner and operator of Snelling Staffing Services of Upstate SC, based in Greenville, SC and Snelling Staffing Services of Southeastern VA, based in Norfolk,…
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Interns join Chiropractic Health Center at Sherman College
July 20, 2021Twenty-seven interns are now ready to serve the community and see patients at the Sherman College Chiropractic Health Center, a teaching clinic for senior students in their final stage of…
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Memories of a United States Marshal
July 20, 2021
My recollections of the late Israel Brooks By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The late United States Marshal Israel Brooks was a larger than life law enforcement leader. I was reminded…
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Colliers Report: Greenville-Spartanburg office tenants’ flight to quality
July 19, 2021
Market Highlights Tenants demand high quality amenities and the comforts of home within their offices. There is less of a need for a “corner” office for one leader and more…
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Drive announce Mayor Knox White as organization’s 15th annual Green Day honoree
July 19, 2021
Mayor White To Be Honored At Drive’s Annual Green Day Event at Fluor Field on August 4th The Greenville Drive, Advanced-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, announced that Mayor…
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Lander University receives funding to construct new nursing building on campus
July 19, 2021
When the South Carolina General Assembly finalized its budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year, it included a record amount of new funding for Lander University. The state legislature has appropriated…
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Graycliff Capital announces Waterleaf at Old Franklin, upscale multi-family development in Southeast Nashville
July 19, 2021Greenville, SC-based Graycliff Capital Partners, LLC (Graycliff Capital), a leading developer/owner in the multi-family sector, announces its newest multi-family development, Waterleaf at Old Franklin, a luxury apartment community positioned in…
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Senior Issues Group and Upstate Mobility Alliance to host transportation panel for Upstate seniors
July 19, 2021
Upcoming Event Will Provide Information on Various Transportation Options for Elders throughout the Upstate On Monday, July 19th at 11:30 a.m., the Senior Issues Group, an initiative of Ten at…
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United Community Mortgage Services to participate in new refinancing program for qualified borrowers
July 19, 2021
Bank to partner with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to help borrowers lower interest rates and monthly payments United Community Mortgage Services has announced it is partnering with Fannie Mae and Freddie…
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Carolina Nephrology hires new nephrologist, Dr. Carlos Zayas
July 19, 2021
Carolina Nephrology, a top provider for patient kidney care, is proud to welcome Dr. Carlos Zayas to their team. Prior to joining Carolina Nephrology, he worked as a nephrologist at…
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Bon Secours recognized for supporting breastfeeding mothers
July 19, 2021
St. Francis Eastside one of only 3 SC hospitals to be recognized Bon Secours St. Francis Eastside has received the International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant® (IBCLC®) Care Award, making it one…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine brokers represent local real estate transactions
July 19, 2021
Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine brokers represent local real estate transactions Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions: Sales: Union: …
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OneSpartanburg, Inc. partnering with the Employers Network to prepare local businesses for future success
July 19, 2021
WHAT: OneSpartanburg, Inc. and the Employers Network have partnered to host a monthly series of events, each with a unique focus, designed to prepare local businesses for success in the future.…
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DDSN announces innovative plan to strengthen services at South Carolina’s five regional intermediate care facilities
July 19, 2021
The South Carolina Commission on Disabilities and Special Needs unanimously voted today during the July 15,2021, commission meeting to support the agency’s most progressive plan in years to improve safety,…
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DHEC announces ‘Champions of the Environment’ funding will support training program for K-12 environmental educators
July 18, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that “Champions of the Environment” grant funding is helping sponsor the Palmetto Environmental Education Certification program (PEEC), which trains and informs school…
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SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN 2021 with PALMETTO PRIDE
July 17, 2021
Palmetto Pride Executive Director Sarah Lyles talks from the trail EDITORIAL NOTE: In this fourth of several short videos over the month of July, South Carolina leaders are briefly expounding…
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SC Chamber announces 2021 business award honorees
July 16, 2021
Winners to Be Recognized at the Chamber’s Annual Summit in November The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced the honorees for the 2021 Business Leader of the Year, Public Servant…
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Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation expanding operations in Lexington County
July 15, 2021
More than $100 million investment will create 250 new jobs Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation (Nephron) today announced the opening of Nephron Nitrile, a plant that will produce American-made, medical-grade nitrile gloves. The…
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Interim HealthCare of the Upstate expanding to Columbia, hiring home health professionals
July 15, 2021
Interim HealthCare of the Upstate, a leading provider of home health, hospice, and personal care services in South Carolina, will soon be expanding to the Midlands, beginning in Richland, Lexington…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
July 15, 2021
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC…
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Just Say Something teams up with St. Mark United Methodist, Sans Souci Neighborhood Alliance; and Reedy Property Group for the first annual National Night Out
July 15, 2021
This year, Just Say Something (JSS) will join St. Mark United Methodist Church; the Sans Souci Neighborhood Alliance; and Reedy Property Group in hosting the first annual National Night Out…
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United Community Banks, Inc. and Nashville’s Reliant Bancorp announce merger agreement
July 15, 2021
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQGS: UCBI) (“United”) and Reliant Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQCM: RBNC) (“Reliant”) announced today the execution of a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which United will acquire Reliant,…
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Inaugural Hog & Barrel Festival bringing three days of bourbon, BBQ, and bacon to Greenville this November
July 15, 2021
A three-day festival dedicated to those Southern staples of bourbon, BBQ, and bacon aims to join the pantheon of can’t miss Upstate events. Everything from exclusive bourbon tastings to live…
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Salsa at Sunset: The Hottest Summer Night in SC
July 15, 2021
Summer Series continues in Downtown Greenville on July 16 Salsa at Sunset: the Hottest Summer Night in SC continues its dynamic summer series of live Latin music and dancing tomorrow,…
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Delta Apparel announces 65% third quarter sales growth
July 15, 2021
Diluted EPS Expected to Reach Over $0.90, or 50% Above Fiscal 2019 Third Quarter GREENVILLE, SC – Delta Apparel, Inc. (NYSE American: DLA), a leading provider of core activewear and…
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Mailprotector expands team and talent base by eight, adding two Vice Presidents
July 14, 2021
Mailprotector, a Greenville, SC-based cybersecurity company, announced today that it has promoted three and hired six additional employees. Among these, Mark Glowacz and Greg Aiken have been named Vice Presidents.…
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SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN 2021 expedition nearing the Midlands
July 14, 2021
Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette talks from the trail EDITORIAL NOTE: In this fourth of several short videos over the month of July, South Carolina leaders are briefly expounding on their…
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Sylvan partners with Random House Books for Author Webinars with authors of children’s books
July 14, 2021
Graphic novelist John Gallagher will be the guest on Sylvan Learning Center’s Reading Adventures Author Webinar next week. Gallagher is the cartoonist behind Max Meow: Cat Crusader, Buzzboy, Roboy Red,…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty announces top producers and achievements for June
July 13, 2021
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has announced that Nick Van Gorp and Grace Herlong Loveless were the top buyer agents for the month of June, and that Loveless…
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ScanSource named one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work for seventh consecutive year
July 13, 2021
ScanSource, Inc., (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, has been named one of the 2021 Best Places to Work in South Carolina. This marks the…
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South Carolina Students receive college scholarships from Workers’ Compensation insurer
July 13, 2021
The SCHB Self Insurers Fund is pleased to announce its 2021 Scholarship Program recipients. Four $1,000 scholarships were awarded. The winners were selected based on their commitment to educational excellence,…
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Turner Padget successfully represents Alder Energy Systems in South Carolina –
July 13, 2021
Decision Sets Solar Policy for Next 10 Years In a breakthrough state policy decision in the solar energy industry, the South Carolina Public Service Commission (Commission) ruled in four cases…
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Brent Parris joins Countybank as SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
July 13, 2021
Countybank welcomed Brent Parris as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer. Parris comes to Countybank with more than 20 years of experience directing human resources and manufacturing operations. Parris…
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Konnichiwa restaurant leases Main Street space, will open new location in downtown Spartanburg
July 13, 2021
Colliers’ Greyson Furnas, CCIM and Dillon Swayngim represented the landlord in the lease of ±2,000 square feet of retail space at 198 W. Main Street in Spartanburg to Konnichiwa Sushi,…
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Rural infrastructure broadband grants awarded
July 13, 2021
The South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) has issued Notices to Proceed to 18 internet service providers in 22 counties for almost $30 million in projects to expand broadband…
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Golden Career Strategies adds Change Management to portfolio of services
July 13, 2021
President Stacey Bevill Now an APMG® Certified Local Change Agent Golden Career Strategies (GCS) is pleased to announce the company has added another valuable offering to its portfolio of services:…
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Infinity Marketing promotes Taylor Boyd and welcomes Tony Abbott
July 13, 2021
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is proud to promote Taylor Boyd to Creative Supervisor and welcome Tony Abbott to the team as…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
July 13, 2021
ConusCoat, LLC, Sustain Edu, Inc., and Tested HQ, LLC have been accepted as South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies and have received grant funding. As Member Companies, they will…
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SCWF Wild Summer Nights Online Auction
July 12, 2021
South Carolina Wildlife Federation’s Annual Wild Summer Nights Online Auction to Support Conservation and Education Programming Begins July 15, 2021 The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is launching a four-day…
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Julie Eddy named chief of staff at Greenville Technical College
July 12, 2021
Julie Eddy has been named chief of staff to the president at Greenville Technical College (GTC). In this role, she works as strategic advisor to Dr. Keith Miller and the…
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Fresh Fridays at Hartness to take place on July 16
July 12, 2021
Hartness, a new 444-acre urban village located on South Highway 14 between Pelham and Woodruff roads, will host its next Fresh Fridays at Hartness event on July 16. Taking place…
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President Biden encourages FTC to consider limiting non-competition agreements with employees
July 12, 2021
By David Dubberly and Brittany Clark On July 9, 2021, President Biden issued an executive order on “Promoting Competition in the American Economy.” The order directs more than a dozen…
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Bon Secours holds topping out ceremony for new Simpsonville medical campus
July 12, 2021
Facility Scheduled to Open in Early 2022 Bon Secours St. Francis is celebrating a milestone in its efforts to expand access to care throughout Greenville County. A small group of…
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United Community Bank headquarters officially changed to Greenville
July 12, 2021
United Community Bank has officially located its headquarters in Greenville, South Carolina, effective July 1, 2021. Following several years of growth in South Carolina, United announced its intent to name Greenville…
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Salsa at Sunset: The Hottest Summer Night in SC
July 12, 2021
Summer Series continues in Downtown Greenville on July 16 Salsa at Sunset: the Hottest Summer Night in SC continues its dynamic summer series of live Latin music and dancing on…
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The NEXT School appoints new Chief Executive Officer
July 12, 2021
The NEXT School, a public charter high school with campuses in Greenville, SC (NEXT High School) and Salem, SC (NEXT School Eagle Ridge), announces that its board of directors has…
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Last Step Recycling, LLC establishing operations in Chester County
July 12, 2021$46.4 million investment will create 50 new jobs Last Step Recycling, LLC, an automotive shredder residue (ASR) company, today announced plans to establish operations in Chester County. The $46.4 million…
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