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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Emily DeRoberts joins AnMed Health Board of Trustees
June 28, 2021
AnMed Health announced the appointment of Emily DeRoberts to the AnMed Health Board of Trustees earlier this month. Currently, DeRoberts is the District Manager for Government and Community Relations in…
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Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics appoints Mr. Daniel Dorsel as school’s President
June 28, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that Mr. Daniel Dorsel was appointed as the school’s president on June 24. “I am honored…
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South Carolina Public Radio celebrates launch of redesigned website
June 28, 2021
South Carolina Public Radio (SC Public Radio) today announced the launch of its revamped website — southcarolinapublicradio.org. Redesigned to better meet the needs of all South Carolinians, the new site builds on…
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Parsley & Mint launches catering and retail offerings
June 28, 2021New fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant expands menu to offer catering packages in addition to in-store retail selection of house-made spice blends, sauces and hummus Parsley & Mint, a new fast-casual Mediterranean…
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Hughes Agency announces Melissa Slater as senior account executive
June 28, 2021
Hughes Agency, a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising and event management firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Melissa Slater as senior account executive. Slater joins Hughes Agency from…
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Physicians for Act 432 forms to seek better health care options
June 28, 2021A group of Greenville area doctors and patients have come together to seek more health care opportunities and partnerships for Upstate residents. Physicians for Act 432 – An Alliance for…
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$1.25M for Endowed Directorship in the College of Science, supporting next generation of mathematicians, scientists
June 28, 2021
Ever since she arrived at Clemson University in the fall of 1968, Emily Peek Wallace ’72 has been a trailblazer. She was the first woman to serve as a top…
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BridgeWay Station welcomes new HQ for Dodge® Bearings and Power Transmission / ABB
June 27, 2021Hughes Investments, Inc. is pleased to announce Dodge® Bearings and Power Transmission, a division of global technology company ABB, as BridgeWay Station’s newest office tenant. Dodge, a leading manufacturer of…
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Jessica Clark joins the North Pleasantburg Office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
June 27, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Jessica Clark has joined the company’s North Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. Jessica Clark grew up in…
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Tammy H. Ferguson joins the Woodruff at Five Forks Office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
June 27, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Tammy H. Ferguson has joined the company’s Woodruff at Five Forks office as a sales associate. Ferguson…
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Gateway receives $500,000 check from Greenville Health Authority to support mental health services
June 27, 2021
Grant is part of “Healthy Greenville: A Bold Initiative for Greenville County’ As part of “Healthy Greenville: A Bold Initiative for Greenville County,” the Greenville Health Authority today presented a…
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Statewide expedition planners meet in Camden
June 25, 2021Final preparation for SC7 expedition held before kickoff event in Oconee County By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Members of the SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition logistics-and-planning team gathered for a…
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Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) adds Assistant Account Executive, summer interns to account service team
June 25, 2021New AAE Raine Riley brings extensive digital and social media experience to Greenville communications firm. Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) announces the addition of Raine Riley as an Assistant Account…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs S. 147, protecting South Carolina businesses
June 25, 2021Governor Henry McMaster was joined by members of the General Assembly and business leaders from around the state for a ceremonial bill signing of S.147, the South Carolina COVID-19 Liability…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces line item vetoes of FY 2021-2022 state budget
June 25, 2021Governor Vetoes 226 Earmarks Totaling $152.25 million Governor Henry McMaster announced his line item vetoes of the FY 2021-2022 state budget at a statehouse news conference. Totaling $152.5 million, the…
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MUSC board votes to acquire Providence Health and KershawHealth
June 25, 2021During the June meeting, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees voted to purchase Providence Health and KershawHealth, which are currently…
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UofSC holds tuition steady as Board of Trustees approve 2021-22 budget
June 25, 2021
The University of South Carolina is emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic on solid financial footing and will hold tuition flat for a third-consecutive year in the 2021-22 budget approved by…
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Chris Springfield of Sperry CGA – Griffin Partners sells Chesnee property for $1.25M
June 25, 2021
Chris Springfield of Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates – Griffin Partners represented the seller in the sale of a 30,000 SF flex industrial property in Chesnee, SC. The process included a…
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Will Lawyer joins Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates – Griffin Partners
June 25, 2021
Sperry CGA – Griffin Partners, a commercial brokerage that provides commercial real estate, commercial property management, CRE capital advisory, and CRE syndications and investments, adds William Lawyer as an Associate.…
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Theresa Marchi joins Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates – Griffin Partners
June 25, 2021
Sperry CGA – Griffin Partners, a commercial brokerage that provides commercial real estate, commercial property management, CRE capital advisory, and CRE syndications and investments, adds Theresa Marchi as their Director…
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