Nexsen Pruet joins Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification to advance law firm diversity and inclusion
July 12, 2021
Nexsen Pruet announced that the firm is participating in the Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification process, which is aimed at evaluating and boosting diversity and inclusion in law firm leadership positions.…
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SCC Foundation announces the election of new members and officers to the Board of Directors
July 11, 2021
The Spartanburg Community College Foundation recently elected new members to the board of directors. Established in 1983, the SCC Foundation generates resources of all kinds by building and strengthening partnerships…
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SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN 2021 at Kings Mountain Battlefield
July 10, 2021
Brig. Gen. Marie Goff talks from the trail EDITORIAL NOTE: In this third of several short videos over the month of July, South Carolina leaders are briefly expounding on their…
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Woody O’Cain named vice president for enrollment at Presbyterian College
July 9, 2021
Veteran admissions, financial aid and advancement executive Woody O’Cain will join the Presbyterian College community on July 26 as its new vice president for enrollment. He is presently a fundraiser…
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Kopis adds new module to its Adept software focused on growing businesses
July 9, 2021
Kopis, one of the Southeast’s premier software developers, is rolling out a new module for its Adept platform that aims at removing the complexity of creating new projects in Microsoft…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty adds three
July 9, 2021
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has added three Associates – Jeff Inman, Cari Bledsoe, and Davin McRoberts. Inman brings a lifetime of knowledge in the residential and commercial…
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FUEL selects Project Host as third quarter grant recipient
July 8, 2021
FUEL–a Greenville-based marketing agency offering a full suite of strategy, creative, branding, advertising, and PR services–recently announced that it has selected Project Host as its third quarter recipient for the…
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Hartness Partners with Mill Village Farms to launch a state-of-the-art amenity for sustainable farming, community engagement and resident living
July 8, 2021Hartness, a new urban village founded by the Hartness family and located on Greenville’s Eastside, announced a partnership with Mill Village Farms to create a state of the art amenity…
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DHEC data show more than 90 percent of COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations in 14 days were unvaccinated individuals
July 8, 2021
DHEC’s Dr. Jane Kelly: “The overwhelming majority of people who are getting hospitalized and dying from COVID-19 are those who are not fully vaccinated” The South Carolina Department of Health…
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Greenville Theatre prepares for reopening with THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB
July 7, 2021
After 16 months without any live performances, Greenville Theatre is reopening with the hilarious and touching comedy The Dixie Swim Club. This is the first production under the new leadership…
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Corporate Center in Spartanburg sees strong leasing activity while construction for new building nears completion
July 7, 2021
Corporate Center is a premier business park in Spartanburg, SC with over 500,000 square feet of industrial and flex space across nine buildings with a tenth currently under construction. Colliers…
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Colliers industrial team facilitates sale of Rooker’s Pelzer Point Commerce Center in Anderson County for One World Technologies expansion
July 7, 2021
Garrett Scott, SIOR, John Montgomery and Brockton Hall, SIOR represented Rooker in the sale of Pelzer Point Commerce Center to One World Technologies Inc. in Anderson County for $21.1 million.…
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Ten at The Top will host Blues, Brews + BBQ outdoor networking extravaganza on August 30th
July 7, 2021
Ten at the Top [TATT] is excited to host Blues, Brews + BBQ, an outdoor networking extravaganza, featuring various food and beverage vendors, along with live music from the ten-county…
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Gov. Henry McMaster appeals preliminary injunction of Fetal Heartbeat Bill
July 7, 2021Governor Henry McMaster – joined by other defendants – has appealed the federal district court’s preliminary injunction of the South Carolina Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act (Fetal Heartbeat…
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The Cliffs announces three exclusive new ownership opportunities
July 7, 2021
Cliffs Builders adds Golf Ridge at The Cliffs at Mountain Park, Solstice Park at The Cliffs at Keowee Springs and Lake Ridge at The Landing at The Cliffs at Keowee…
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Electric vehicle manufacturer STAR EV expanding team, operations in Greenville County, SC
July 7, 2021
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, has announced that STAR EV, a specialized…
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Construction nonprofit Home Works receives grant from First Horizon Foundation
July 7, 2021Home Works of America, a South Carolina based home repair nonprofit serving low income elderly homeowners in need, has received a grant from First Horizon Foundation. The Foundation is the…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes two new team members
July 7, 2021Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, recently expanded its team with the addition of Tracee Clem, Integrated Marketing Lead and Julia Butcher, Integrated Marketing Coordinator.…
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OneSpartanburg, Inc. named finalist for prestigious award
July 7, 2021
OneSpartanburg, Inc. has been named a finalist for the 2021 Chamber of the Year award, presented by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). ACCE is a national association that has…
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Fourteen C. Dan Joyner agents named Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Luxury Collection Specialists
July 6, 2021
Designation reflects REALTORS’ knowledge and expertise in the high-end real estate market Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS today announced that Carole Atkison, Ashlyn Cousins, Dina Elm, Carmen Feemster,…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, SCEMD urge storm preparation for Tropical Storm Elsa
July 6, 2021Residents should finalize their storm preparations ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa. Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center predict portions of South Carolina’s coast will experience tropical storm conditions beginning Wednesday…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis welcomes new members to S.C. Board of Financial Institutions
July 6, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis welcomes two new appointees to the State Board of Financial Institutions. Thomas Bouchette and Jenny Michaels were confirmed by the Senate in May to serve four-year…
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World Finance executive Lindsay Caulder recognized as a 2021 Women in Business Award recipient
July 6, 2021
World Finance, a Greenville-based personal finance company that helps over one million customers each year improve their financial situation, today announced that Lindsay Caulder, senior vice president of human resources,…
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Marketing Minute: Advocacy
July 6, 2021
Marketing Minute with Seth Palmer, NP Strategy While advocacy is usually reserved for discussions involving lobbyists and elected officials, many of the same principles can be applied to any marketing campaign.…
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South Carolina Federal’s insurance subsidiary hires advisor in the Upstate
July 6, 2021
South Carolina Federal Credit Union’s wholly owned subsidiary, South Carolina Federal Insurance Solutions*, has added a new insurance advisor to its team to serve clients in the Upstate. Amanda Mead…
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Information Technology provider Epsilon, Inc. expands with new operations in Greenville County, SC
July 6, 2021
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, has announced that Epsilon, Inc., a Carolinas-based…
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High Spirits Hospitality adds Moriah Fair as an event coordinator
July 5, 2021
Moriah Fair has joined the High Spirits Hospitality team as an Event Coordinator. A graduate of Clemson University , Fair was named to the President’s List for five semesters and…
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SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN 2021 continues across the Upstate
July 5, 2021
S.C. Supreme Court Justice John Few talks from the trail EDITORIAL NOTE: In this second of five short videos over the month of July, South Carolina leaders are briefly expounding…
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SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN 2021 began this week in S.C. Upstate
July 2, 2021
Second annual expedition exploring the Palmetto State from the mountains to the Midlands to the sea EDITORIAL NOTE: In this first of five short videos over the month July, South…
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SC Ports’ Leatherman Terminal recognized as ‘South Carolina Project of the Year’
July 1, 2021South Carolina Ports’ Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal has been named 2021 South Carolina Project of the Year by the South Carolina Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).…
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Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard opens second shop in Greenville
July 1, 2021
Local Entrepreneur Expands the Happiest Treat Experience in the World to Greenville Residents Living in Greenville just got sweeter because Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard opened near the Greenville Memorial…
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NP Strategy grows team, expanding 3 offices
July 1, 2021
NP Strategy Grows Team, Expanding 3 Offices; New hires to support growing client base in North & South Carolina NP Strategy (NPS+), a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media…
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FUEL named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina
July 1, 2021FUEL, a Greenville-based marketing agency offering a full suite of strategy, creative, branding, advertising, and PR services, was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in South…
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Samantha Snyder of Joan Herlong and Associates Sotheby’s International Realty promoted to Broker Associate
July 1, 2021
Joan Herlong and Associates Sotheby’s International Realty’s Samantha Snyder has been promoted to a Broker Associate following her completion of the South Carolina Broker’s Exam. Snyder earned a degree in…
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Engenius earns international recognition for website development and functionality
July 1, 2021
An Upstate digital marketing agency, Engenius, was presented with an Award of Distinction from the Academy of Interactive Visual Arts Communicator Awards for its work on Greer CPW’s website. The…
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Nestlé USA expanding operations in Cherokee County
June 30, 2021
$100 million investment will create approximately 160 new jobs Nestlé USA, a leading food and beverage company, today unveiled plans to expand operations in Cherokee County. The $100 million investment will…
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Furman University names Anthony Herrera first-ever Chief Innovation Officer
June 30, 2021
Furman University has taken another step to deeply engage its students and the greater Greenville community in innovation and entrepreneurship by naming Anthony Herrera the university’s first chief innovation officer,…
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Celebrating the future of philanthropy
June 29, 2021
The Spartanburg County Foundation Opens First Center for Philanthropy in South Carolina The Spartanburg County Foundation hosted an opening ceremony for The Robert Hett Chapman III Center for Philanthropy, South…
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NAI Earle Furman announces the following transactions
June 29, 2021
Sold: Greenville, South Carolina: Keith Jones, CCIM, SIOR, McNeil Epps, CCIM, and Earle Furman, SIOR of NAI Earle Furman represented the seller, First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, in…
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Combat-wounded veteran honored with keys to new vehicle
June 29, 2021
Wells Fargo and Hendrick Honda of Easley donated a 2021 Honda Pilot through Military Warriors Support Foundation For combat-wounded veterans, transitioning from the military back to civilian life can be…
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S.C. Department of Education and S.C. Arts Commission announce $20 million partnership to expand arts learning initiatives
June 29, 2021
A $20 million partnership announced today by the South Carolina Department of Education and South Carolina Arts Commission will help public schools throughout the state address pandemic related learning loss…
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JDI Industrial Services expands fabrication services to industries across the Southeast
June 29, 2021
JDI Industrial Services, a division of J. Davis Inc., is excited to announce plans to expand fabrication services in response to experiencing increased demand. In addition to assembling a team…
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Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) adds Assistant Account Executive, summer interns to account service team
June 29, 2021
New AAE Raine Riley brings extensive digital and social media experience to Greenville communications firm. Jeff DezenPublic Relations (JDPR) announces the addition of Raine Riley as an Assistant Account Executive. Riley’s…
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Interstate lane closures restricted to help holiday traffic flow
June 29, 2021
To help holiday traffic flow, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) prohibits lane closures on interstate highways for non-emergency highway work during the Fourth of July holiday travel period. These restrictions…
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Greenville Chamber launches Community Insights data dashboard as community resource
June 29, 2021
The Greenville Chamber launched Community Insights, a new data visualization dashboard designed as a tool for the business community, residents and policymakers to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the…
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Commission of Public Works unveils improvements to Lake Bowen Park
June 29, 2021
Spartanburg Water and the Commission of Public Works of the City of Spartanburg are giving the public a firsthand look at improvements made to Lake Bowen Park. The utility held…
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XIFIN establishing operations in Berkeley County
June 29, 2021
Healthcare revenue cycle company to create more than 150 new jobs over the next two years XIFIN, a national leader in revenue cycle management (RCM) for diagnostic providers, today announced…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes HouseSmart Construction as new client
June 29, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing firm, adds HouseSmart Construction to its growing client roster. The agency is supporting the new division of Clayton with a recruitment campaign. “This new…
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VisionGreenwood: Focused on Advancing Greenwood as a Community of Choice
June 29, 2021
The lack of reliable broadband service in parts of Greenwood became more apparent than ever this past year when schools and businesses quickly migrated to remote platforms with minimal…
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World Acceptance Corporation expands its Board
June 28, 2021
GREENVILLE, SC – World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: WRLD) announced the appointment of two new independent directors, Elizabeth Russell Neuhoff and Benjamin Robinson III to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.…
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