Kimberly Witherspoon named a Bond Buyer 2021 Rising Star
September 16, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Kimberly Witherspoon has been named to The Bond Buyer’s 2021 Rising Stars list. The Bond Buyer Rising Stars recognizes municipal finance professionals under the age…
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Who’s The Queen Of Flowers?
September 15, 2021
By Tom Poland Orchids. There were days I wore them in my lapel for formal events, but those days are gone. I’ve not seen many in the wild, but…
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LCK Report: South Carolina Construction Starts and Costs are Rising
September 15, 2021
Research & Forecast Report 2021 SOUTH CAROLINA | CONSTRUCTION TRENDS Key Takeaways Mid-year statewide construction starts in key sectors totaled $1.85B, a $426M increase compared to mid-year 2020. Pre-development indicators,…
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Colliers’ Dillon Swayngim represents RealtyLink in sale of Garlington North Industrial building
September 15, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina broker Dillon Swayngim represented RealtyLink Development in the sale of Building A at Garlington North Industrial Park to Diversified Medical Healthcare. Building A at Garlington North…
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Lowcountry Kettle announces Rough House Pictures partnership and expanded retail offerings
September 15, 2021
Lowcountry Kettle, a producer of Southern-inspired kettle chips, announced a partnership with Rough House Pictures, the Charleston-based production company from Danny McBride, David Gordon Green, and Jody Hill. Despite the…
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BLE welcomes Erika Thompson as Project Geologist
September 15, 2021
Bunnell Lammons Engineering (BLE) announced the addition of Erika Thompson as Project Geologist with BLE’s Environmental Services department. With more than 18 years of experience, Ms. Thompson specializes in due…
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Flourish and friends raise funds that provide medical aid to 340 Indian children rescued from slavery
September 15, 2021
Flourish, Greenville’s award-winning marketing, public relations, and events firm, recently partnered with global humanitarian non-profit organization Set Free Alliance and Distill sanitizing wipes to create and host a fundraiser designed…
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Flourish hires new team members; promotes one
September 15, 2021
Flourish, Greenville’s award-winning marketing, public relations, and events firm, announced today its hire of Brenda Urban as director of public relations, Heather Clark as senior account manager, and Meredith Tuten…
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S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis looking for Pickens County residents with unclaimed property
September 15, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis may be looking for you. That’s because his office has $9.4 million in unclaimed funds that belongs to people living in Pickens County. “An important part…
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President Biden announces plan calling for employee vaccination requirements
September 14, 2021
By David Dubberly and Brittany Clark Nexsen Pruet On Sept. 9, 2021, President Biden issued a six-part plan to combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic “while also keeping schools open and…
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Greenville-area leases completed by Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer
September 14, 2021
Jedson Engineering expanded with an additional 3,857 square feet, for a total of 8,026 square feet of office space at 700 Executive Center Drive in Greenville, SC. Kyle Berdugo and…
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Wyche, P.A. announces Centennial Legacy Project as the firm celebrates 100 years
September 14, 2021
Leading law firm with offices across South Carolina honors its history with an initiative that continues a legacy of advancing businesses, the community, and the environment In celebration of its…
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Sylvan Learning Center of Spartanburg celebrates seven years
September 14, 2021
Sylvan Learning Center of Spartanburg is celebrating its seventh anniversary of serving the academic needs of families in the greater Spartanburg area. During the month of September, Sylvan Learning of…
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Greenwood Capital launches qualified group retirement benefits offerings
September 14, 2021
Greenwood Capital is pleased to launch qualified group retirement solutions such as 401(k), 403(b), profit sharing plans, cash balance plans, and other retirement offerings to local businesses and business owners.…
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Ned Marshall Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit CDS
September 14, 2021
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) is the beneficiary for the 5th Annual Ned Marshall Memorial Golf Tournament presented by AC Controls. The event is set to take place on…
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Greenville Women Giving turns “Sweet 16”
September 14, 2021
On Tuesday, September 21, Greenville Women Giving (GWG) officially kicks off its sixteenth season of giving. Since its founding in 2006, GWG has awarded 134 grants totaling over $7 million…
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Countybank featured in new Greenwood museum exhibit
September 14, 2021The Museum in Greenwood recently opened a new permanent exhibit featuring Countybank. The exhibit displays many historical items from the bank’s almost 90-year history, including old photographs of the bank’s…
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Fortuna Credit launches new multi-lender platform for non-prime consumers and lenders
September 14, 2021
SPARTANBURG, SC – Fortuna Credit today announces the launch of a new platform that will transform the online lending marketplace and empower non-prime consumers to take control of their financial…
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First Community Bank recognized for outstanding commercial lending
September 14, 2021
First Community Bank was recognized with three awards for commercial lending excellence during the annual meeting of the Business Development Corporation Of South Carolina (BDC) and its associate company Certified…
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Colliers promotes Macy Trainor to Marketing Coordinator in its Greenville office
September 14, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina announces that Macy Trainor has been promoted to Marketing Coordinator in the firm’s Greenville office. Trainor has been the Marketing Assistant in Greenville for two years and will…
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Jackson bolsters Associate roster
September 14, 2021
Jackson, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Heidi Williams as Copywriter, Lainie Fickau as Social Media Specialist and Mike McKinnis as CDL, Event Specialist. Williams…
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Bob Jones University ranked by U.S. News & World Report
September 13, 2021
In its 2022 Best College Rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized Bob Jones University as one of the Best Regional Universities in the South. Additionally, U.S News recognized BJU in other major…
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Clemson remains top public university, leads State of South Carolina in U.S. News rankings
September 13, 2021
Clemson University was once again ranked as one of the top public universities in the country according to the 2021 U.S. News & World Report ranking of 381 national universities.…
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UofSC retains top spots for first-year student experience, international business
September 13, 2021
Also gains new undergraduate rankings in latest U.S. News report The University of South Carolina has the top first-year student experience of any public college in the country, according to…
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Spartanburg Water welcomes new Engineering Projects Manager
September 13, 2021
Spartanburg Water is pleased to announce the hiring of Casey S. Crown, P.E., to the position of Engineering Projects Manager II. In his new role, Crown will manage water and…
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Furman climbs in US News ranking, voted ‘Most Innovative’ fifth straight year
September 13, 2021For the fifth consecutive year, Furman University is one of the “Most Innovative Schools” among national liberal arts colleges and universities, according to the U.S. News & World Report “Best…
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The official 2021 SC Fastest Growing Companies are announced
September 13, 2021
Now in its 20th year, this competition recognizes the achievements of top-performing private and publicly-owned companies that have contributed to South Carolina’s economy through exceptional increases in revenues and employment.…
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IoT Reference Platform solves common engineering roadblocks
September 13, 2021
Cary, NC – Three leaders in IoT design and solutions have come together to deliver an all -in-one, comprehensive IoT Reference Platform. Internet of Things (IoT) design engineering firm, Connected…
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Lima One Capital and Sétanta Development Capital announce formation of strategic alliance to better serve home builders and developers across the country
September 13, 2021
Lima One Capital and Sétanta Development Capital, two leading residential real estate finance companies, announced today the formation of a strategic alliance through a joint marketing arrangement under which they…
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Integrated Biometrics announces advancements in contactless fingerprint intellectual property
September 13, 2021
SPARTANBURG, SC – Integrated Biometrics (IB), the world leader in mobile FBI-certified biometric fingerprint scanners, today announced its strategic partner, Sciometrics LLC, has applied to the U.S. Patent and Trademark…
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Chambers partner to launch South Carolina Minority Business Accelerator
September 13, 2021Bank of America’s $500,000 grant expands program statewide Three Chamber organizations from across South Carolina jointly announced today that Bank of America has provided a $500,000 grant to launch a…
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Hire Me SC hosts annual Employer Summit on Oct. 13
September 13, 2021
Registration is now open for the 2021 Hire Me SC Employer Summit — an annual event led by Hire Me SC and Able SC for business managers, executives and human…
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Ben Talbert, CEO of Better Than Found Search Firm, appointed to SEAL Future Foundation Networking Committee
September 12, 2021
Ben Talbert, founder and CEO of Better Than Found, a professional and executive recruitment firm focusing on industrial sectors in manufacturing, engineering, and construction, has been appointed to the SEAL…
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OTO Development acquires DoubleTree by Hilton Cocoa Beach
September 10, 2021
OTO Development has added DoubleTree by Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront to its growing portfolio. South Carolina-based OTO Development, which is part of The Johnson Group, acquired the DoubleTree by Hilton…
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Grace Herlong Loveless named one of Greenville’s Best & Brightest under 35
September 10, 2021
Grace Herlong Loveless has been named one of Greenville’s Best and Brightest under age 35. A real estate agent with Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty, she is a…
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CAMS’ Tara Armstrong takes on new role as Director of Vendor Relations
September 10, 2021
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), an industry leader in community association management throughout the Carolinas, announced that long-time Community Manager Tara Armstrong is taking on the new role of Director…
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Evanesce establishing operations in Hampton County
September 10, 2021
$17 million investment will create 78 new jobs Evanesce, a sustainable technology innovator, today announced new operations in Hampton County. The $17 million investment will create 78 new jobs. Founded…
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BJU expanding School of Education
September 9, 2021
Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit announced today that the BJU School of Education is expanding its name to the School of Education and Human Services to better reflect its growing academic…
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Amber Govero named Sylvan Learning Center’s Teacher of the Month
September 9, 2021
Sylvan Learning Center of Greenville has named Amber Govero its August Teacher of the Month. Govero earned her bachelor’s degree from Anderson University in 2014 and her master’s in education…
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Kopis named to SC Biz News Roaring Twenties list
September 9, 2021
Kopis has been named as one of the twenty fastest growing small companies in South Carolina in 2021 as part of SC Biz News’ annual Roaring Twenties List. Roaring Twenties…
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OneSpartanburg, Inc. seeks feedback for second five-year community and economic development strategy
September 9, 2021
OneSpartanburg, Inc. has begun the process of creating the OneSpartanburg Vision Plan 2.0, Spartanburg County’s second five-year community & economic development strategy. Nearing five transformative years under the initial OneSpartanburg…
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Southern First appoints Chris Shugart as Chief Mortgage Officer
September 9, 2021
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Shugart as Chief Mortgage Officer. Shugart is a Certified Mortgage…
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Phase IIB Matching Fund launched for S.C. small businesses
September 9, 2021
The S.C. Department of Commerce Office of Innovation, in partnership with the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) and 3Phase, today announced the launch of the state’s first Phase IIB…
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Salsa at Sunset: The Hottest Summer Night in SC series final event Sept. 10
September 9, 2021
Salsa at Sunset: the Hottest Summer Night in SC continues its dynamic summer series of live Latin music and dancing tomorrow, Friday, September 10. Upstate International’s free public event is…
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Infinity Marketing promotes three team members
September 9, 2021Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is proud to promote Joshua Tankersley to Lead Copywriter, Sara Tompkins to Lead Web Designer and Programmer and Laurel…
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Upstate Warrior Solution announces strategic partnerships
September 9, 2021
As the 20th anniversary of September 11th approaches, Upstate Warrior Solution, in accordance with the foundation’s mission, is proud to announce its role as a supporting sponsor of the 7th annual LEAD…
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Premium Peanut establishing operations in Orangeburg County, SC
September 9, 2021
$64.3 Million investment will create 130 new jobs Premium Peanut, an innovative, grower-owned peanut shelling company, today announced plans to establish operations in Orangeburg County. The $64.3 million investment will…
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Tina Zwolinski, CEO of workforce gaming apps company skillsgapp, appointed to Skilled Trades Alliance Academic Advisory Council
September 9, 2021
Tina Zwolinski, CEO of soft skills and middle-skills gaming app company skillsgapp, has been appointed to the Academic Advisory Council of the Skilled Trades Alliance, a national non-profit of public…
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Regional Management’s Maria Contreras-Sweet named to the NACD Directorship 100
September 8, 2021NACD Directorship 100 Recognizes the Most Influential Corporate Directors and Governance Experts Regional Management Corp. (NYSE: RM), a diversified consumer finance company, today announced that its director Maria Contreras-Sweet has…
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Harvest Hope joins Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month campaign to ensure food isn’t an impossible choice
September 8, 2021
Hunger Action Month inspires the local community to take action to help the 54,560 individuals facing hunger in Greenville and Laurens counties For Hunger Action Month® this September, Harvest Hope…
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