Flock and Rally Marketing & Communications celebrates multiple staff promotions
April 13, 2021
Flock and Rally, the women-owned integrated communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, has announced the promotion of multiple team members — Ashley Cady Elsey, Hailey Covell, Mary…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes Madison Creech as Media Coordinator
April 13, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is delighted to welcome Madison Creech to the team as Media Coordinator. The Media Department continues to grow in members…
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Marketing Minute: Crisis Communication
April 12, 2021
Marketing Minute with Jean Cecil Frick, NP Strategy Communication isn’t always as simple as it sounds, especially if the information you’re sharing is sensitive, or even controversial. Knowing your audience…
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SC Ports opens state-of-the-art Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal
April 12, 2021South Carolina Ports made history welcoming the first vessel to the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal, marking the first container terminal to open in the U.S. since 2009. Operations launched March…
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S.C. Governor invites all South Carolinians to participate in history making tree-planting effort
April 9, 2021
S.C. Governor Henry McMaster is inviting all South Carolinians – “old, young, students, churches, community groups, everybody,” he says – to join POWERPLANTSC on Earth Day, April 22 and help…
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Clemson University announces fifth annual Men of Color National Summit speaker line up, programmatic enhancements and live broadcast on Rickey Smiley Morning Show
April 9, 2021
Clemson University will host its 5th annual Men of Color National Summit on November 4-5, 2021 with a lineup of national thought leaders for both keynote and breakout speaker sessions…
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Congaree National Park announces details for 2021 fireflies viewing
April 9, 2021Congaree National Park will be offering the public opportunities to view the park’s fireflies on May 20-22 and May 27-29, 2021. In order to protect the health of visitors, staff,…
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Bon Secours holds topping out ceremony for new emergency department at St. Francis Downtown
April 8, 2021
Bon Secours St. Francis is celebrating a milestone in its efforts to expand emergency care services at St. Francis Downtown. A small group of hospital staff gathered for a topping-off…
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Senator Tim Scott’s senior staff visits SC’s first COVID-19 testing lab at one year mark
April 8, 2021Senator Tim Scott’s senior staff visited Diversified Medical Healthcare (DMH) headquarters, touring the Greenville, SC facility which houses four healthcare companies making a national impact. Premier Medical Laboratory Services (PMLS),…
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Power of manufacturing apprenticeship programs virtually showcased at South Carolina Creators Wanted tour stop
April 8, 2021Panel spotlights BASF’s new North American apprenticeship program The National Association of Manufacturers and The Manufacturing Institute continued their industry-leading Creators Wanted tour with a virtual “stop” at the BASF facility in Seneca, South Carolina, on April 8.…
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The Cliffs announces new enclave called Wildwood at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
April 8, 2021
The Cliffs announced that it has launched Wildwood at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove located minutes from Asheville and nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The new enclave of 13…
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Palmetto AgriBusiness Council contributes to agribusiness education and leadership
April 8, 2021
The Palmetto AgriBusiness Council (PABC) recently announced contributions to eight different agribusiness educational and leadership programs which promote agriculture and forestry in South Carolina. As part of PABC’s commitment to…
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Litter Prevention Week
April 8, 2021
LITTER CONTROL WEEK ANNOUNCEMENT APRIL 12-18, 2021 WHAT: The Office of the Governor, SC Department of Public Safety and PalmettoPride will host a press event at the State House to…
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DHL Supply Chain establishing operations in Cherokee County
April 7, 2021
More than $92.7 million investment will create 249 new jobs DHL Supply Chain (DHL), a U.S. leader in contract logistics and part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, today announced plans to grow…
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SC Chamber Statement on Hate Crimes Bill Progress in SC House
April 7, 2021
South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) President and CEO Bob Morgan today issued the following statement regarding the South Carolina House of Representatives giving 2nd Reading to H.3620, the Hate…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names next Department of Health and Human Services Director
April 7, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster was joined by members of the General Assembly and state health care leaders to announce that Robert M. Kerr will be nominated to serve as the next…
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IMPH releases fourth report on the impact of COVID-19 policy actions
April 7, 2021
Over the past year, the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the North Carolina Institute of Medicine (NCIOM) have jointly monitored state and federal actions that…
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Greenville Senior High School announces virtual 5K benefitting Clement’s Kindness Fund for the Children – April 17
April 7, 2021
Greenville Senior High School will host a virtual 5K on Saturday, April 17th, to benefit Clement’s Kindness Fund for the Children. Funds raised from the 5K and throughout Spirit Week…
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Crawford announces key team promotions
April 7, 2021
Crawford, a full-service strategic marketing agency based in Greenville, has promoted two veteran team members. Anna Maloney has been named senior account executive, and Jalesa Cooley is now a public…
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SCBIO CEO Konduros accepts new leadership position, COO Erin Ford appointed interim CEO by SCBIO Board of Directors
April 7, 2021
Exiting CEO credited with reinvigorating organization, building team and investor base to “take South Carolina life sciences to an entirely new level”; SCBIO to conduct national search for new CEO…
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Outplacement and Career Transition Benefits Promote the Bottom Line
April 7, 2021
By Gene Mills Gallivan, MS Whether you call it reorganization, right-sizing, termination, downsizing, layoff, reorganization or restructuring, turnover is daunting for both the organization and the individuals involved. In today’s…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and funding
April 7, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces Hirodika Biosciences, Inc. and GeoMat, LLC, being accepted as new Member Companies, and being approved for grant funding. Hirodika Biosciences, Inc. has been accepted…
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A M King completes Life Center for Simpsonville’s historic Old Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church
April 6, 2021
A M King, an Integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, recently completed a new 11,505-square-foot Life Center for the historic Old Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church in…
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FerebeeLane expands account team with four full-time hires
April 6, 2021
FerebeeLane (FL), a full-service marketing and branding agency located in downtown Greenville, recently expanded its account team with four full-time additions. The new hires’ experiences range from founding Clemson’s student-led…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty adds Diane Bostrom
April 6, 2021
One of the Upstate’s most dynamic real estate leaders, Diane Bostrom, has joined Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty. Diane comes to Joan Herlong and Associates Sotheby’s International Realty…
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Quitchet adds Travel Time filter to it’s list of innovative features
April 6, 2021
To keep its place on the cutting edge of real estate technology, the national real estate app Quitchet has recently added a new Travel Time search filter. Now, real estate…
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Tri-County Technical College freezes in-county tuition for 2021-2022 academic year
April 6, 2021
The Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) Commission approved a freeze for in-county tuition rates for the 2021-2022 academic year. This is the second year in a row that Tri-County has not…
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Bon Secours makes 5-year investment in CommunityWorks
April 6, 2021
Funds to benefit small businesses, increase affordable housing Bon Secours, which is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, has announced its financial support of CommunityWorks through a 5-year, $750,000 loan.…
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AT&T announces Celeste Boyd-Spear as Vice President and General Manager for Southeast States Retail organization
April 6, 2021
AT&T announced that Celeste Boyd-Spear will serve as the Vice President and General Manager for the Southeast States Retail organization, consisting of four states: Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Kentucky.…
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Original Six Foundation raises $300,000 for rural South Carolina education
April 6, 2021The Original Six Foundation (O6 Foundation) announced nearly $300,000 supporting educational programs for students in South Carolina’s rural school districts. Nearly 80 participants from businesses and organizations across the southeast…
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SCRA announces investment in technology startup, Bandwagon
April 6, 2021South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc.’s, investment of $300,000 in Bandwagon Fan Club, Inc. The Greenville-based startup is a B2B identity infrastructure company that helps their customers…
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Infinity Marketing presents Let’s Talk Recruitment
April 6, 2021
Infinity Marketing will launch its next webinar series event titled Let’s Talk Recruitment on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at 11 AM ET. The event will focus on finding the right…
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SC Ports records strongest monthly volumes in its history
April 6, 2021
South Carolina Ports handled the most cargo in its history in March, with the Port of Charleston handling record volumes as the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal begins operations. SC Ports reported…
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United Way of the Piedmont board welcomes new members and commits to equity
April 5, 2021
United Way of the Piedmont announces the addition of eight new members to its Board of Directors. These members join 26 existing members to serve as the governing board of…
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Adjunct faculty event connects applicants with opportunities
April 5, 2021
Greenville Technical College will hold a virtual adjunct faculty networking and hiring event on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. The event is designed to connect qualified adjunct applicants…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am announces new sustainability program
April 5, 2021
South Carolina Charities, Inc. (SCCI) has announced a new sustainability program, in partnership with Univar Solutions, for the 2021 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation, becoming the first tournament…
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I Am Lander: Terrell Turner helps business owners turn dreams into success
April 5, 2021
Starting a new business during an international pandemic could be a bold move or a potential disaster. Photo: After working at several prestigious Fortune 500 companies, Lander University alumnus Terrell…
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Lindsey Hughes, Realtor Associate joins Wilson Associates Real Estate
April 5, 2021
Wilson Associates Real Estate proudly announces the addition of Lindsey Hughes, Realtor Associate to their selected team of real estate professionals. Lindsey is a proud Clemson graduate, utilizing her knowledge…
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Community leaders, nonprofits and government agencies collaborate to plan future state park along the Black River
April 5, 2021Thanks to the leadership and collaboration of community partners, local governments, state agencies and conservation nonprofits, planning has started for a future South Carolina State Park – the first in…
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Reading, Writing… and Financial Literacy
April 5, 2021
By South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis Where did you learn about personal finance? Did a patient parent explain the difference between spending for what you need versus what you want?…
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Governor Henry McMaster appoints Andrew P. Dobson to the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind Board of Commissioners
April 2, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster has appointed Andrew P. Dobson of Greer to the Board of Commissioners of the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind (SCSDB) where he will represent…
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Bailey and Son Engineering (BaSE) Begins New Era
April 2, 2021
On the birthdate of its fourth decade, one of the largest structural engineering firms in the state of South Carolina, Bailey and Son Engineering, began a new era. At the…
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State of South Carolina and Congaree Golf Club announce plans for the Palmetto Championship at Congaree, a PGA TOUR event, June 7-13
April 2, 2021
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and Congaree Golf Club announced that the Palmetto Championship at Congaree, a PGA TOUR event, will take place June 7-13, 2021 in Ridgeland, South Carolina.…
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Just Say Something holds Holiday Honey Baked Ham fundraiser
April 2, 2021
Just Say Something is holding an online, Honey Baked Ham Fundraiser now through Easter, Sunday, April 4, 2021. It centers around holidays that involve families sitting down together to eat…
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Clemson University partnering with POWERPLANTSC
April 2, 2021
Clemson University President Dr. Jim Clements announced a partnership with POWERPLANTSC, which is preparing for what officials say will be a record 3.3-plus million loblolly pine tree seeds planted across…
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FUEL selects GirlUp GVL as second quarter grant recipient
April 2, 2021FUEL–a Greenville-based marketing agency offering a full suite of strategy, creative, branding, advertising, and PR services–announced today that it has selected GirlUp GVL as its second quarter recipient for the…
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Duke Energy awards $375,000 in grants to South Carolina tutoring programs, education initiatives impacted by pandemic
April 2, 2021
Duke Energy announced the recipients of $375,000 in grants through the Duke Energy Foundation to South Carolina organizations that will fund tutoring and reading programs in underserved and minority communities…
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Greenville Theatre completes three year search for retiring Director’s replacement
April 2, 2021
After a thorough search that took three years to complete, Greenville Theatre announces the hiring of Producing Artistic Director, Max Quinlan. In 2018 Allen and Suzanne McCalla, who have led…
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New Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS-QuickBuy® ‘iBuying’ partnership transforms Upstate SC home sellers’ options
April 1, 2021Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS, Upstate SC’s preferred real estate agency, introduces QuickBuy®, a reliable alternative to a traditional home sale, through a relationship with Moving Station, LLC.…
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New economic development initiative to expand recruitment of pharmaceutical companies, shore up emergency supply chains
April 1, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2021-17, which directs the Department of Commerce to enhance recruitment efforts of pharmaceutical and medical supply manufacturers in South Carolina and directs state agencies…
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