Global Settlement in James Brown Estate Case
July 26, 2021
Lengthy mediation resolves decade-old litigation over singer’s estate and assets On behalf of Russell Bauknight (Personal Representative of the James Brown Estate and Trustee of The James Brown Irrevocable Trust)…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs the Student Identification Card Suicide Prevention Act into law
July 23, 2021Governor Henry McMaster was joined by Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, members of the General Assembly, and state leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of S.231, the Student Identification Card…
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GADC names officers, adds three directors to board
July 23, 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 named Don Erickson as Chairman of…
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Home Works named nonprofit partner with Lowe’s
July 23, 2021
Home Works of America, a home repair organization serving low income elderly homeowners in need in South Carolina, has been selected as a nonprofit partner with Lowe’s Home Improvement. The…
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Pat McNamara joins Joan Herlong &Associates Sotheby’s International Realty
July 23, 2021
One of the Upstate’s leading land brokers, Pat McNamara, has joined Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty. A Greenville native and a Clemson University graduate, McNamara has been in…
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The Cliffs welcomes Chris Rhodes as general manager of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
July 23, 2021
The Cliffs announced that Chris Rhodes has joined its team as general manager of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove. An industry-certified professional with more than a decade of private club…
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Barnwell PV 1, LLC establishing operations in Barnwell County
July 23, 2021Company is investing $75 million into solar project Barnwell PV 1, LLC, a solar solutions company, announced plans to establish operations in Barnwell County. The company is investing $75 million…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host Restaurant Week Greenville after year hiatus
July 23, 2021It’s almost the tastiest time of the year! Get your taste buds ready and bring your appetites as Restaurant Week Greenville makes its much-anticipated return August 5-15. Restaurant Week is…
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BRN Sleep Products establishing operations in Orangeburg County
July 23, 2021More than $4.3 million investment will create more than 300 new jobs BRN Sleep Products, a premium manufacturer and supplier of bedding products, today announced plans to establish operations in…
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Statewide expedition celebrates seven natural wonders of the Palmetto State
July 22, 2021
SC7 participants list reads like a who’s who of celebrated South Carolinians By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Several years ago when global expedition leader and future S.C. Floodwater Commission Chair…
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Your Crawlspace, Inc. expanding operations in Charleston County
July 22, 2021
More than $3.6 million investment will create 40 new jobs Your Crawlspace, Inc. (YCS), a patented crawlspace encapsulation manufacturing and distribution company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County.…
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Wilson Associates welcomes Anne Carter Hughes MacNabb as Realtor Associate
July 22, 2021
Wilson Associates Real Estate welcomed Anne Carter Hughes MacNabb to its team of real estate professionals. A lifelong resident of Greenville, MacNabb has nearly fifteen years of experience in real…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes two new media team members
July 22, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, recently expanded its team with the addition of Heath Parish and Ryker Webb as Media Coordinators. “We are excited to…
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Refrigerated truck will triple capacity for Ruth’s Gleanings and FoodShare Spartanburg
July 22, 2021
Ruth’s Gleanings, who empowers people in nutritional poverty by increasing access to healthy, fresh food, has unveiled a new refrigerated box truck to serve all of Spartanburg County. As part…
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UnitedHealthcare donates $300,000 to nonprofits in South Carolina
July 22, 2021
Funding is part of UnitedHealthcare’s $11.4 million in Empowering Health grants focused on expanding access to care and addressing the social determinants of health for people in underserved communities UnitedHealthcare,…
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$26 billion settlement reached with “Big Three” opioid distributors
July 22, 2021
A preliminary $26 billion settlement was announced with Johnson & Johnson and the nation’s “Big Three” opioid distributors AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, and McKesson. The settlement, if accepted by a majority…
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VentureSouth reports record results in first half of 2021
July 22, 2021
VentureSouth, one of the Top 10 angel investment groups in North America, is proud to announce record results in the first half of 2021. Despite ongoing limitations brought on by…
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DHEC issues wildfire smoke alert
July 21, 2021
Residents of South Carolina should be aware of possible health effects related to smoke from wildfires that originated from fires burning across parts of central and western Canada and the…
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AT&T supports African American Male Scholars Initiative at Greenville Technical College
July 21, 2021AT&T is helping with closing the gap in student connectivity through a $15,000 contribution to support the African American Male Scholars Initiative (AAMSI). The contribution, given through the Greenville Tech…
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Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics Foundation announces new Board members and officers
July 21, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation is pleased to welcome two new members to its Board of Directors. Becky Askins is the Vice President of…
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BJU unanimously approved as member of South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
July 21, 2021
Bob Jones University was unanimously approved as a member of the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) by the Board of Trustees Tuesday, July 21, 2021. The SCICU board includes the…
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Summer tax tips, from teen jobs to summer camp
July 21, 2021
Summer means warmer temperatures, vacations, and special tax situations. Wait. Tax situations? From teen summer jobs and W-4s to taxes on gig work and using summer camp costs for a…
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The Insurance Source adds Maryanna Caggiano as First Impressions Specialist
July 21, 2021
Maryanna Caggiano has joined The Insurance Source as a First Impressions Specialist. A graduate of Spartanburg High School, Caggiano worked in the retail sector for several years including The Sock…
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April Stewart promoted to Agent Development Manager at Coldwell Banker Caine
July 21, 2021
April’s transition follows a successful stint as a residential agent Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed former residential agent, April Stewart, into her new role of Agent Development Manager. April provides…
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Greenville County Council adopts budgets with $2 million for greenspace funding
July 21, 2021
This evening, Greenville County Council showed their commitment to conservation by committing $2 million over the next two years to the Greenville County Historic and Natural Resources Trust—a program unanimously…
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Agape Care Group continues expansion strategy in the Southeast Region with the acquisition of Integrity Hospice in Georgia
July 20, 2021Adds coverage areas across central and southern Georgia, now serving 72 counties Agape Care Group (Agape Care), a leading hospice and palliative care in the Southeast region announced today it…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty named Greenville Chamber Small Business of the Month for July
July 20, 2021Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has been named the July Small Business of the Month by Greenville Chamber. Joan Herlong started working in real estate in 1993, and…
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SC business leaders come together to promote women’s wrestling
July 20, 2021
A cross section of business and community leaders from across the Palmetto State announced the formation of a statewide chapter of Wrestlers in Business Network. The group’s goal is to…
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Countybanc Insurance’s Tammy Hendrix earns CISR Elite designation
July 20, 2021
Countybanc Insurance announced Tammy Hendrix, Personal Lines Sales Representative and Account Manager for Countybanc Insurance Services in Greer, recently earned her Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) Elite designation. “Tammy exemplifies…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes two new team members
July 20, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, recently expanded its team with the addition of Brenna Vaz, Data Analyst, and Simone Corpora, Media Buyer. “Brenna and Simone…
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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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