Bridges to a Brighter Future celebrates milestone anniversary
April 27, 2021
Bridges to a Brighter Future is celebrating its 25th year and welcoming its 25th class of students when it kicks off a four-week residential program in June. The nonprofit organization…
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Humimic Medical, partners team up to make a difference in South Carolina COVID battle
April 27, 2021
It was not long ago when we all witnessed demand for critical Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) far outstripping supply on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle. While this story…
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Southern First reports results for first quarter 2021
April 27, 2021
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021. “We are off to a strong…
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Jolene Madison named president of the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind
April 27, 2021
Jolene Madison has been named president of the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind (SCSDB). She brings 25 years’ experience in special education to the position and has…
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Kerry Pannell named new provost at Presbyterian College
April 27, 2021
Presbyterian College announced this week that Dr. Kerry Pannell will join the College’s administration as its new provost and vice president for academic affairs. “We are thrilled and fortunate to…
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SCRA invests in Land Intelligence, Inc.
April 27, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc.’s, second investment of $200,000 in Land Intelligence, Inc. The Columbia-based startup is a technology- enabled business offering software solutions…
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Colliers Report: Increasing construction prices hinder pipeline
April 27, 2021
2021 Q1 Industrial Greenville-Spartanburg Report Key Takeaways: Overall absorption was 3.2 million square feet during the first quarter of 2021 Market rents must increase for new construction…
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Lincoln Stewart joins Countybank as Commercial Relationship Manager
April 27, 2021
Countybank welcomed Lincoln Stewart as Commercial Relationship Manager in Greer. Stewart comes to Countybank with commercial banking and credit underwriting experience. In his role as Commercial Relationship Manager, Stewart will…
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Regional Finance raises more than $100,000 in support of the American Heart Association Upstate Heart Walk
April 27, 2021
Regional Finance, a subsidiary of Regional Management Corp., raised $115,000 in support of the American Heart Association (AHA) Upstate Heart Walk through its community outreach program, Regional Reach. The company…
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Palmetto State Exteriors names operations manager
April 26, 2021
Kevin Kirkland has been named operations manager of Palmetto State Exteriors, LLC, which provides a variety of specialty coatings, waterproofing, exterior cleaning and roof refurbishment for commercial and residential projects…
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Marketing Minute Video: Communicating Your Expertise
April 26, 2021
Marketing Minute with Catherine Dingler, NP Strategy Whether you’re an entrepreneur working hard to build your brand or a business owner with tough competition, mastering your work won’t help…
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Greenville Technical College board votes to extend tuition freeze
April 26, 2021
The Greenville Technical College Area Commission has voted to extend a tuition freeze through the end of this year. The board took this action to keep education affordable during the…
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Jennifer Clark Evins stepping down as President and CEO of Chapman Cultural Center
April 26, 2021
Chapman Cultural Center is proud of the immense success that the arts and cultural community has enjoyed under the leadership of President and CEO, Jennifer Clark Evins. Beginning June 21st,…
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Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta releases list of restaurants and bartenders
April 26, 2021
The highly anticipated fiesta has announced the restaurants that will be responsible for satiating your tastebuds on May 2nd. Local bartenders and chefs will go head-to-head in a battle for…
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Jarrod Brooks named Vice President of Development for 9Round Franchising
April 26, 2021
9Round Franchising, LLC, announced Jarrod Brooks as Vice President of Development. Bringing over 20 years of franchising experience to the position, Brooks will develop and execute 9Round’s aggressive strategic initiatives…
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African American Male Scholars Initiative recognizes student achievement
April 26, 2021The African American Male Scholars Initiative at Greenville Technical College celebrated achievements of the group’s members in an outdoor awards presentation on April 21. Among the awards presented were 14…
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Dr. Tiffany N. Richardson elected Secretary of the NSBA Council of School Attorneys
April 23, 2021
The National School Boards Association (NSBA) Council of School Attorneys (COSA), the national network of attorneys representing K-12 public school districts, announces its newly elected leaders and directors, including South…
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Reedy Reels Film Festival to return this June
April 23, 2021
This Reedy Reels Film Festival will be returning to Greenville this summer with plenty of adjustments to make the festival unlike it’s ever been seen before. This year’s festival will…
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Attorney General Wilson announces State receives $84.3 million in tobacco settlement funds
April 23, 2021
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that the State secured $84,349,251.83 in its share of the annual tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (“MSA”) Payment. In 1998, the Attorney General’s Office…
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Milliken & Company publishes third annual corporate sustainability report
April 23, 2021
Global manufacturer Milliken & Company released its third annual corporate sustainability report, entitled Together for Tomorrow. This report, which analyzes Milliken’s performance through the lens of its holistic sustainability efforts,…
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SC environmental group, Power Plant SC, to plant 3 million tree seeds on Earth Day 2021
April 22, 2021
South Carolina Floodwater Commission leading multi-agency environmental effort The South Carolina Floodwater Commission is launching an ambitious effort to plant 3 million tree seeds – assisted by citizens, students, churches,…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes Multi-Pack Solutions as new client
April 22, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing firm, is proud to add Multi-Pack Solutions to its growing client roster. The agency is providing the manufacturer with a variety of creative services…
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Kopis launches new website with help from Engenius
April 22, 2021South Carolina’s leading tech company, Kopis, partnered with Engenius, a local web design and digital marketing company, to launch a new website. “Kopis is such an amazing company and we…
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Hartness recognized at the eighth annual Bridge Awards Gala
April 22, 2021Hartness, a 444-acre urban village founded by the Hartness family and located on Greenville’s Eastside, is pleased to announce that two homes by Hartness Construction were recently recognized for their…
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Regal resumes theatre operations at Hollywood & RPX on April 23
April 22, 2021
Regal is proud to announce Regal Hollywood & RPX will open this Friday, April 23. Mortal Kombat from WB will headline new movies including The Unholy and Godzilla vs. Kong, along with a strong…
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Greenville Country Club announces 2021 Board of Governors
April 22, 2021The Greenville Country Club elected its 2021 Board of Governors at its recent annual meeting of the club’s members. Officers will serve a one-year term, while new At-Large Members of…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces marketing staff promotions
April 21, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina announced marketing staff promotions for Ashley Fenlon, Elizabeth Riley and Stella Huffman. “This talented group of marketing professionals is responsible for maximizing potential for Colliers and…
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Dr. Galen DeHay named CEO of the Year by SCATCC
April 21, 2021
Tri-County Technical College President Dr. Galen DeHay has been named the 2020 Chief Executive Officer of the Year by the South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners (SCATCC). The award…
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South Carolina ETV series ‘How She Rolls’ to be distributed nationally by PBS, slated to premiere locally May 13
April 21, 202110-episode series follows Charleston entrepreneur Carrie Morey of Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit How She Rolls, a half-hour lifestyle documentary and culinary series that follows the life of Charleston, S.C. entrepreneur…
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Colliers industrial team facilitates ±100-acre land sale to DHL for ±1.4-million-square-foot facility in Cherokee County
April 21, 2021
Garrett Scott, John Montgomery and Brockton Hall of Colliers | South Carolina represented the seller, Cherokee Partners, LLC, in the sale of ±100 acres to DHL Supply Chain (DHL) for…
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M.C. Dean, Inc. expanding operations in Charleston County
April 21, 2021
$7.3 million investment will create 126 new jobs M.C. Dean, Inc., a global cyber-physical systems integration and engineering company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $7.3…
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South Carolina Department of Education update on school operations, full face to face instruction, and S.704
April 21, 2021The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) released an update on current school and district operations, plans to transition to full face to face instruction, and a statement from State…
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Gov. Henry McMaster nominates former U.S. Attorney Peter M. McCoy, Jr. to serve as Chairman of Santee Cooper’s Board of Directors
April 21, 2021Governor Henry McMaster was joined by members of the General Assembly to announce that he has nominated former U.S. Attorney and former chairman of the S.C. House Judiciary Committee, Peter…
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Gov. McMaster awards over $12 million in GEER Funds to S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice
April 21, 2021Funds to Provide Counseling, After School Programs to Bolster Delinquency Prevention Efforts Governor Henry McMaster announced a $12.05 million investment in the S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to expand…
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Engenius promotes Samantha Thoe as client success coordinator
April 21, 2021
An Upstate digital marketing agency, Engenius, has promoted Samantha Thoe to a full-time client success coordinator. Thoe started at Engenius last year working as a part-time employee helping the team…
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First Community Bank recognized for outstanding lending services to small businesses
April 21, 2021
First Community Bank was recently recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) South Carolina district office as the top 504 third party lender of the year for fiscal year…
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United Community Banks, Inc. reports first quarter results
April 21, 2021United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (United) announced that net income for the first quarter reached a record $73.7 million and pre-tax, pre-provision income was $81.6 million. The quarter benefited…
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Scottish Games offering two events this May
April 20, 2021
The Greenville Scottish Games will be offering two smaller events this year in lieu of the traditional May festival. The 2021 Special Invitational Heavy Athletics Event will be held on…
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35 years later, a look at the world’s worst-ever civil nuclear disaster
April 20, 2021
‘The Chernobyl Event’ premiering on South Carolina ETV April 25 South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced plans to premiere The Chernobyl Event: An Update at 35 Years on Sunday, April…
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Angelo Gianni joins the Anderson office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 20, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Angelo Gianni has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. With over 45 years of Sales and Marketing experience,…
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The Charity Ball Board of Greenville announces beneficiaries for funds raised by the 2021 Rose Ball
April 20, 2021
The Charity Ball Board of Greenville has unanimously selected the beneficiaries for the 2021 Rose Ball. The 26th Rose Ball will be held on Friday, September 24, 2021 at the…
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First Parsley & Mint location opens in downtown Greenville
April 20, 2021
Parsley & Mint, a new fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant, has officially opened its doors at 600 S. Main Street. With a focus on fresh, sustainable and locally-sourced ingredients, Parsley & Mint…
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Bass tournament June 19 to honor life of angler, raise funds for Lander scholarships
April 20, 2021
The first annual Dean Peeples Memorial Scholarship Open Bass Tournament on Saturday, June 19, will raise funds for Lander University scholarships honoring an avid bass fisherman who died last summer…
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Countybank and Greenwood Capital donate $5000 to Burton Center
April 20, 2021
David Tompkins, Greenwood Market Executive for Countybank; John Cooper, Private Client Advisor for Greenwood Capital; and Wells Dunlap, Commercial Relationship Manager for Countybank, recently presented a check for $5,000 to…
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United Community Bank welcomes Tom Coker as Commercial Relationship Manager
April 20, 2021
United Community Bank announced that Tom Coker has joined the team as Commercial Relationship Manager. In this role, Coker will be responsible for providing commercial customers with products and services…
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United Community Bank offers families tips for National Teach Children to Save Day
April 20, 2021United Community Bank is proud to celebrate National Teach Children to Save Day on April 22 to help youth in their communities learn to make smart money choices. Established by…
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John Proctor joins Greenwood Capital, expanding client support
April 20, 2021
Greenwood Capital announced the addition of John Proctor in the newly created position of Client Portfolio Advisor. In this role, John deepens the critical connection between client facing advisors and…
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Capt. Seth Owens, owner of TowBoatUS Lake Hartwell, adds second location, TowBoatUS Lake Keowee
April 19, 2021
“Jumping off the deep end” may be how Capt. Seth Owens describes his humble beginnings as a hired towing captain for TowBoatUS Lake Hartwell in 2016. He had initially moved…
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MindPath Care Centers acquires Greenville Psychiatric Associates
April 19, 2021
MindPath Care Centers, Carolina’s largest outpatient mental and behavioral healthcare provider, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Greenville Psychiatric Associates (GPA) of Greenville, North Carolina. The organizations will…
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SYNNEX Corporation announces distribution agreement with Citrix
April 19, 2021
SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), a leading provider of distribution, systems design and integration services for the technology industry, announced a new distribution agreement with Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTXS). Under…
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