North and South Carolina Institutes of Medicine announce joint Pandemic Preparedness Task Force
June 1, 2021
COLUMBIA, SC and RALEIGH, NC – The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the North Carolina Institute of Medicine (NCIOM) announced today the creation of the…
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Governor honors Clemson faculty for research impact
June 1, 2021
Gov. Henry McMaster has recognized two Clemson University faculty members for their contributions to scientific discovery, education and public service. Tanju Karanfil, vice president for research and professor of Environmental…
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Clemson researcher’s work called out in pitch for American Families Plan
June 1, 2021
A Clemson University researcher’s work was thrust into the limelight recently when the American Families Plan was announced by the Biden Administration. In pitching the $1.8 trillion package of spending…
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Building tomorrow’s road map, today — why Clemson’s Master of Transportation Safety Administration is a game-changer
June 1, 2021
Age 18 marks a turning point in many people’s lives. Kim Alexander was no different. A few months after her 18th birthday, she had completed her senior year and was…
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Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey hires Ryan W. Pasquini
June 1, 2021
Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey recently announced the hire of Ryan Pasquini to its award-winning team. Pasquini practices in the area of general civil litigation and advises clients on data privacy…
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BASF seeking apprentices for “earn and learn” program in Converse
June 1, 2021
BASF is seeking applicants for a new apprenticeship program at its Converse, South Carolina facility. The program is part of the company’s North American Apprenticeship Development Program (NAADP), which aims…
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YMCA of Greenville hires Jarrod Covington to lead its Prisma Health Family YMCA and YMCA Program Center
June 1, 2021
25-year YMCA veteran to help address growing needs of Y branch in Simpsonville community Jarrod Covington has been chosen to lead the YMCA of Greenville’s Prisma Health Family YMCA and…
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Hood Construction Project Manager named NAWIC Member of the Year
June 1, 2021Hood Construction announced that one of its Project Managers, Amanda Harter, has been named the National Association of Women in Construction’s (NAWIC) 2021 Member of the Year for the South…
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Jan Hollar named to First Community Board of Directors
June 1, 2021
First Community Corporation, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina, and the holding company of First Community Bank, announced that Jan Hollar, a retired banker with a 40-year career in community banking,…
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Understanding Your Portfolio and Fees
May 29, 2021
By Charles B. Flowers, CFA At the end of every month, quarter, and year, the investment world tallies returns and produces reports. Frequently the results are delivered in chart-filled reports…
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A Symbol of Service: University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville holds White Coat Ceremony for Class of 2024
May 28, 2021
The University of South Carolina (UofSC) School of Medicine Greenville hosted its annual White Coat Ceremony for the class of 2024 on Saturday, May 22, 2021, with President and CEO…
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United Community Banks, Inc. and Aquesta Financial Holdings, Inc., the parent of Aquesta Bank, announce merger agreement
May 27, 2021
United Community Banks, Inc. (United) and Aquesta Financial Holdings, Inc. (Aquesta) announced a definitive agreement for United to acquire Aquesta, including its wholly-owned subsidiary, Aquesta Bank. Aquesta is headquartered in…
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Krista McFarland joins High Spirits Hospitality as Executive Assistant
May 27, 2021
Krista McFarland has been hired by High Spirits Hospitality as an Executive Assistant to company President and CEO, Tammy Johnson. McFarland earned her Certificate in Medical Administration from Compu College,…
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New Greenville Truliant office to support Upstate expansion
May 27, 2021
Truliant Federal Credit Union announced that it will open a hub office in downtown Greenville, S.C. to support an expansion in the Upstate market to better serve a growing member…
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South Carolina ETV wins 13 Telly awards
May 27, 2021
Network receives six silver trophies and seven bronze trophies South Carolina ETV (SCETV) received a total of 13 Telly awards when the list of winners was released on Tuesday, May…
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SCETV to air interview with Bishop William Willimon following premiere of half-hour documentary Thursday, May 27
May 27, 2021
Hour of programming to focus on influential minister, Greenville, S.C. native South Carolina ETV announced plans to broadcast A Conversation with Will Willimon immediately after the network premiere of A…
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Hartness announces opening of Village Kitchen Restaurant
May 27, 2021
New restaurant on Greenville’s Eastside offers an elevated fast-casual dining experience in a unique setting that celebrates its location within the Hartness community Hartness, a new 444-acre urban village founded…
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Chambers and Partners ranks Gallivan White Boyd as a leading law firm in South Carolina
May 27, 2021
Three attorneys also ranked in the 2021 Chambers USA edition Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced its inclusion as a ranked law firm in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA. Chambers…
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Christina Grube joins the North Pleasantburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 26, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Christina Grube has joined the company’s North Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. Christina Grube has been an active member of…
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Wilson Associates announces Southland Place, new construction custom homes coming soon to Alta Vista/Cleveland Forest
May 26, 2021
Wilson Associates Real Estate announces Southland Place, three new-construction custom homes coming soon to the Alta Vista/Cleveland Forest area. Custom designed by Matt Tindall with Tindal Architecture Workshop, each 4…
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Anissa Lawrence named Lander University’s Outstanding LINK Instructor
May 26, 2021
Anissa Lawrence rolled the dice on her future when she left Las Vegas and made the decision to move across the country to Greenwood. Photo: Anissa Lawrence has been named…
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Ryan Holmes joins the North Pleasantburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 26, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Ryan Holmes has joined the company’s North Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. Ryan Holmes graduated from Wofford in 2020 with…
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Arsenio Smoot joins the Simpsonville office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 26, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Arsenio Smoot has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. Arsenio Smoot was raised in Newberry and Clinton, South…
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Brittany Cordle joins the North Pleasantburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 26, 2021Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Brittany Cordle has joined the company’s North Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. Brittany Cordle was born and raised in Greenville…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation to host inaugural Sustainability Lunch and Learn on June 11th
May 26, 2021
The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation announced its inaugural Sustainability Lunch and Learn presented by Furman University and The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities. The event will take…
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Dr. Larry Miller named vice president for learning and workforce development at Greenville Technical College
May 26, 2021
Dr. Larry Miller has been named vice president for learning and workforce development at Greenville Technical College (GTC) following a nationwide search. In this key role, he leads the college’s…
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Infinity Marketing promotes Haley Bennett to Integrated Marketing Supervisor
May 26, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, promoted Haley Bennett to the position of Integrated Marketing Supervisor. This promotion is reflective of her continued contributions to the…
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Chambers USA recognizes Wyche, P.A. as a Leading Law Firm
May 25, 2021
Chambers USA has recognized Wyche and 12 of its attorneys in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. The independent research conducted by Chambers and Partners is often…
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Laurie Greenway joins the Pelham Road Office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 25, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Laurie Greenway has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Laurie Greenway lives by an…
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Emily Garrett joins the Pelham Road Office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 25, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Emily Garrett has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Emily Garret was raised in the Upstate of…
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Integrated Media Publishing names Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS a 2021 South Carolina Top Workplace
May 25, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS has been awarded a 2021 Top Workplaces honor by Integrated Media Publishing. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a…
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Crawford selected as marketing and strategic communications partner by the University of West Georgia
May 25, 2021Crawford, a full-service marketing and branding agency, has been selected by the University of West Georgia (UWG) to be its agency of record. The agency will work closely with the…
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AnMed Health holds groundbreaking event for newest family medicine practice
May 25, 2021AnMed Health held a groundbreaking event on May 19 for its newest family medicine practice, AnMed Health Central Family Medicine. The new practice is located at 1035 West Main Street…
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ExecuSource relocates Greenville office to Endeavor
May 25, 2021
Atlanta-based recruiting firm leverages Endeavor’s location and coworking community to further integrate into Greenville business community Endeavor, the coworking and office space community in downtown Greenville’s LEED-certified ONE tower, welcomed…
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Mary Ann Griggas-Smith selected as Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute fellow
May 25, 2021
Tindall Corporation announced that Mary Ann Griggas-Smith, Director of Corporate Engineering, has been named a fellow of the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI). This award recognizes Griggas-Smith as an individual who…
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Thorne Ambulance pioneers Upstate South Carolina’s first EMS youth apprenticeship program
May 25, 2021
Thorne Ambulance Service, LLC (TAS), a premier mobile-healthcare provider in South Carolina, announced its partnership with Apprenticeship Carolina to debut the first Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) apprenticeship program in Upstate…
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CDS announces Greenville Women Giving grant
May 25, 2021
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) has received a $50,000 grant from Greenville Women Giving, a philanthropic organization founded on the idea that women – when informed about philanthropic needs…
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Marketing Minute Video: Thought Leadership
May 24, 2021
Marketing Minute with Tina Emerson, NP Strategy If speaking engagements are important to your business development strategy, you may be more successful if you share the spotlight with other…
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College planning firm launches in Greenville
May 24, 2021
Emily Butler, a 37 year Greenville native, knows all too well the pain the class of 2025 felt this past Spring. Now, more than ever, has there been a huge…
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Spartanburg Community College & the Bringing Back the Burg Business Recovery Task Force partner to grow educational attainment in Spartanburg County
May 24, 2021Spartanburg Community College, OneSpartanburg, Inc., and the Bringing Back the Burg Business Recovery Task Force have joined forces to make attending college at SCC more affordable than ever before thanks…
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OSHA Backs New CDC Mask Recommendations … For Now, and Implications for Employer Policies
May 24, 2021
By David Dubberly Nexsen Pruet, LLC The day after his inauguration, President Biden signed an executive order directing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to “consider whether any emergency temporary standards…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized as a Leading Law Firm in 2021 Chambers USA
May 24, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that the firm has been recognized in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers USA has ranked the following HSB practice…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Zachary Arms of Liberty High School as Educator of the Month
May 24, 2021
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Liberty High School’s Zachary Arms as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for May. “Without personal finance…
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Reedy Reels to feature Women in Film panel, special guests and more
May 24, 2021
The Reedy Reels Film Festival has announced a schedule that features plenty of interesting events sure to draw in any film lover next month. There are numerous especially exclusive events…
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Greenville Women Giving grant supports Greenville Technical College students
May 24, 2021
The Greenville Tech Foundation has received a $50,000 grant from Greenville Women Giving to help address basic needs insecurities among Greenville Technical College (GTC) students. The grant will provide funding…
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Registration open for in-person 152nd SCDA Annual Convention
May 24, 2021
In addition to their essential daily work, South Carolina dentists continue to make a difference in their communities in many ways, including nonprofit service and volunteering with free medical clinics.…
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New SC Behavioral Health Progress Report sees new challenges for mental health
May 24, 2021
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Behavioral Health Coalition (SCBHC) are jointly releasing the South Carolina Behavioral Health 2021 Progress Report this…
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Edward Wilson of Wilson Kibler obtains prestigious CCIM designation
May 24, 2021
Edward Wilson, a managing partner in Wilson Kibler’s Greenville office, recently received the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation by the CCIM Institute, one of the leading commercial real estate…
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Registration open for in-person 152nd SCDA Annual Convention
May 22, 2021
In addition to their essential daily work, South Carolina dentists continue to make a difference in their communities in many ways, including nonprofit service and volunteering with free medical clinics.…
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12 Womble Bond Dickinson attorneys in South Carolina honored in 2021 Chambers USA Guide
May 21, 2021
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) announced that 12 attorneys in the firm’s Greenville and Charleston offices have been ranked in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA: Leading Lawyers for Business.…
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