Harry Croxton joins Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine in Greenville
January 25, 2021
Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine recently welcomed Upstate native Harry Croxton back to its Greenville office as a commercial broker. Harry has been in the commercial real estate business for nearly…
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SC DHEC partners with Greenville Technical College to expand vaccine access
January 25, 2021
In an effort to enhance vaccine distribution efforts, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) will use a vacant property owned by Greenville Technical College to…
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Hood Construction welcomes new Business Development Team Member
January 25, 2021
Hood Construction announced the addition of a new Business Development Team Member, Donnie Fetner. Donnie comes to Hood with over 15 years experience in sales, having worked previously in the…
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Tax season delay may cause financial burden for families in the Upstate
January 25, 2021
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that this year’s tax season start, which usually occurs in January, is delayed to February 12. Following a year of increased financial hardship for…
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South Carolina Life Sciences conference adds top executives from Microsoft, Alphabet, PhRMA
January 25, 2021
A newly announced group of national and state leaders will join Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) President and CEO Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath in headlining SCBIO’s “The Power of Us” virtual conference…
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United Community Bank strengthens commercial lending leadership
January 25, 2021
United Community Bank announced a new leader for its growing Middle Market and Asset Based Lending divisions. Experienced banker John Thompson has been named Middle Market and Asset Based Lending…
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Mattern & Craig Engineers & Surveyors welcomes Tom Goodwin
January 24, 2021
Mattern & Craig Engineers & Surveyors announced that Thomas K. Goodwin, PE has joined the firm in the role of Transportation Division Manager for Virginia. In this role, Tom will…
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Make-A-Wish South Carolina recognizes eight women in South Carolina for philanthropic achievement
January 24, 2021On January 21, 2021, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina had the pleasure of recognizing eight South Carolina women for their philanthropic achievements via a virtual award ceremony. Each dynamic woman was a…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces SC maintains high credit ratings, despite COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impacts
January 22, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina continues to maintain high bond ratings with the three major credit rating agencies. In preparation for a January bond issuance, Moody’s Investors…
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World Acceptance Corporation reports fiscal 2021 third quarter results
January 22, 2021
Third quarter highlights: Net income of $14.5 million, a $20.8 million increase from a $6.3 million loss in same quarter prior year Net income per diluted share of $2.25, a…
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Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) promotes Zach Allen to Account Executive
January 21, 2021
Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) announced that Zach Allen has been promoted to Account Executive. He will support strategic planning, media relations initiatives and day-to-day operations for clients in the company’s…
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Federation of Families of South Carolina to hold Statewide Art Contest for the South Carolina Children’s Mental Health Awareness Poster
January 21, 2021
Did you know that 1 in 5 children and youth in South Carolina experiences a mental health condition in a given year? The Federation of Families of South Carolina (FFSC)…
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Kopis hires Heather Mitchell as Account Manager
January 21, 2021
Heather Mitchell has been hired as the Account Manager for Business Applications at Greenville-based software company Kopis. Mitchell earned an Associates of Arts from Greenville Technical College and then went…
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Fashion and lifestyle influencer Jenny Hall announces Harringtons
January 21, 2021
Fashion and lifestyle influencer Jenny Hall is delighted to announce Harringtons, a new boutique that will open on Augusta Road in May and offer clothing for women and men, as…
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New parking lot open in Unity Park
January 21, 2021
The new 185-space paved parking lot in Unity Park is now open. Visitors can access the new parking lot via Nassau Street and follow the designated pedestrian pathways to The…
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Chris Gibbs promoted to Director of Marketing at Tindall Corporation
January 21, 2021
Tindall Corporation is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Gibbs to Director of Marketing. In this position, Gibbs will lead the company’s marketing strategy and branding initiatives while developing…
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Financial Planning Association of South Carolina announces new Board Member
January 20, 2021
The Financial Planning Association of South Carolina announced that William Hardaway, III, CPA, PFS, CFP has joined the Board of Directors. Hardaway is from Florence and has been employed with…
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LS3P names Spencer Dixon, AIA, LEED AP BD+ C, as Faith practice leader
January 20, 2021
LS3P is pleased to announce that Associate Principal Spencer Dixon, AIA, LEED AP BD+ C, will assume a new role as firm-wide Faith Sector Leader. Dixon brings over 25 years…
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Palmetto State Exteriors adds waterproofing division
January 20, 2021
Palmetto State Exteriors, LLC, which provides a variety of concrete and masonry finishing services, has added a division to enhance commercial and residential projects in South Carolina, North Carolina and…
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Speaker Lucas, Chairman Newton announce Oversight Ad Hoc Committee to review COVID vaccine rollout
January 20, 2021
South Carolina House Speaker Jay Lucas and Chairman Weston Newton announced the formation of a Legislative Oversight Ad Hoc Committee, tasked with reviewing the Department of Health and Environmental Control’s…
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Individual income tax season opens February 12 – choose direct deposit
January 20, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) will begin accepting Individual Income Tax returns for tax year 2020 on February 12, 2021, consistent with the date announced by the IRS. According…
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Grants awarded to improve 15 South Carolina communities
January 20, 2021
Fifteen communities across South Carolina are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by more than $6.4 million in funds from the latest round of Community Development…
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Terrance Schemansky joins the North Pleasantburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
January 20, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Terrance Schemansky has joined the company’s North Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. Having been a business owner…
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Speakers announced for WellSpent Southeast
January 20, 2021
A host of leading business and healthcare leaders will be speakers at next week’s WellSpent Southeast. The goal of WellSpent Southeast will be to develop public-private partnership in advancing state…
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DP3 Architects, Ltd. names Michael T. Pry a Principal of the firm
January 20, 2021
When Mike Pry joined DP3 Architects nearly 20 years ago, he knew he had found his forever home. Initially starting as a Project Architect, he quickly assumed the role as…
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Designer Construction Corporation establishing operations in Chesterfield County
January 20, 2021
$4.6 million investment will create 37 new jobs Designer Construction Corporation, a subsidiary of Axhoj Enterprises, today announced plans to establish operations in Chesterfield County. The $4.6 million investment will…
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Spectrum announces launch of 24/7 AccuWeather TV Network for subscribers in Columbia
January 19, 2021
Spectrum announced the launch of AccuWeather TV Network in Columbia AccuWeather is available on channel 198 at no additional charge to customers who have Spectrum TV® Select and higher video…
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NC-based behavioral healthcare company acquires operations in SC
January 19, 2021
North Carolina-based Broadstep Behavioral Health, Inc., part of the Bain Capital Double Impact Fund’s portfolio, announced today its acquisition of South Carolina-based provider, Excalibur Youth Services LLC. Broadstep is a leading…
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ScanSource to announce second quarter fiscal year 2021 results February 2, 2021
January 19, 2021
ScanSource, Inc., a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, announced today that it plans to release second quarter fiscal year 2021 results for the period ended December 31,…
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Greenville Tech Foundation elects officers and adds board members
January 19, 2021
The Greenville Tech Foundation is a non-profit governed by a board of directors comprised of recognized leaders in business, industry, and the professions. New officers for 2021 have been announced…
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Silver Airways announces new nonstop service to Orlando, Tampa & Jacksonville
January 19, 2021
Silver Airways announced plans today to offer new nonstop service from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Orlando, FL (MCO), Tampa, FL (TPA) and Jacksonville, FL (JAX). Silver Airways will offer…
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Countybank and Greenwood Capital donate $48,385 to United Way Greenville
January 19, 2021
Countybank and Greenwood Capital donated $48,385 as part of their annual campaign to United Way of Greenville County. Associates from both organizations made personal pledge donations totaling $38,385 as part…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
January 19, 2021
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston,…
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A M King project manager Ben Lehnerer named 2021 Chair for ABC Carolinas’ Upstate Regional Leadership Council
January 18, 2021
Ben Lehnerer has been named 2021 Chair for the Upstate regional leadership council of Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas). Lehnerer is a project manager with Carolinas-based…
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40 years later: quality and craftsmanship still define Morgan-Keefe Builders
January 18, 2021Starting with only a few tools and a passion for quality, Malcolm Morgan and a college friend founded Morgan-Keefe Builders (MKB) in 1980 in Hendersonville, North Carolina. It did not…
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Kelly Kommel, Broker Associate joins Wilson Associates Real Estate
January 18, 2021
Wilson Associates Real Estate announces the addition of Kelly Kommel, Broker Associate, to their select team of real estate professionals. Kelly is passionate in pairing her clients with the perfect…
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Longtime ESPN executive Rob Temple to join FishBait as CEO of combined agencies
January 18, 2021
Robert B. (Rob) Temple, a longtime senior executive at ESPN, is joining FishBait Marketing as their new Chief Executive Officer and equity partner. As part of this deal, FishBait Marketing…
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Mattern & Craig Engineers • Surveyors announces new Principal
January 15, 2021
The Board of Directors of Mattern & Craig, Inc. would like to introduce Brian R. Newman, PE as the newest Principal at the firm. Brian currently serves as office manager…
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The South Carolina Wildlife Federation Board of Directors poised for progress during 90-year anniversary with appointment of new Members and Emeritus Board Members recognition
January 15, 2021
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is enthused to welcome six new leaders to their state-wide Board of Directors: Mallory Daily (Clemson), Cameron Foster (Lexington), Rosemary Martin-Jones (Ridgeway), Digit Matheny…
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Southern First Bank expands to Charlotte market Doug Smith, Tiffani Tedder, & Ashley Gibson to provide leadership
January 15, 2021Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces its expansion to Charlotte, NC. The Bank intends to establish a full-service retail office upon regulatory approval.…
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Home Works of America welcomes three new board members in 2021
January 15, 2021Home Works of America is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors: -Russell Austin, Financial Advisor | Edward Jones – Spartanburg -Gabrielle…
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Agape Care Group appoints Krisdee Clark as Director of Corporate Affairs
January 15, 2021
SPARTANBURG, SC – Agape Care Group announced Krisdee Clark has been appointed as the company’s Director of Corporate Affairs. In her role, Clark will focus on positioning the Agape Care…
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Lander schedules Day of Giving Campaign for Feb. 11 – 12
January 15, 2021
Lander University will observe its 149th birthday with a 24-hour Day of Giving. From noon Feb. 11 through noon Feb. 12, Lander alumni, friends and supporters are encouraged to galvanize…
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Glassdoor names South Carolina Federal a Best Place to Work in 2021
January 14, 2021
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has once again been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in 2021 by Glassdoor. South Carolina Federal ranked No. 30 in the…
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Duke Energy establishes relationship with Optus Bank to support minority-owned businesses
January 14, 2021
Duke Energy deposits $5 million into Black-owned bank headquartered in South Carolina Boosts funding to support Optus Bank’s efforts to address economic inequality and close the racial wealth gap Duke…
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Neptune Island announces seasonal job opportunities
January 14, 2021
Hartsville, SC—The new year brings new opportunities for employment at Neptune Island Waterpark. Neptune Island is a 6-acre, family-friendly waterpark adventure located in Hartsville, South Carolina. Open seasonally from mid-May…
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Tindall Corporation’s Tim Welborn promoted to Plant Manager
January 14, 2021
Tindall Corporation’s South Carolina Division promoted Tim Welborn to the position of Plant Manager. With more than 30 years of manufacturing, operations and human resource experience, his progression within the…
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Ob Hospitalist Group welcomes former CEO of UnitedHealthcare as newest board member
January 14, 2021
Yasmine Winkler Brings 35 Years of Industry Expertise and Leadership to Board of Directors Ob Hospitalist Group (OBHG), the nation’s largest and only dedicated provider of customized OB/GYN hospitalist programs,…
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Countybank makes Christmas donations of more than $2,300 to local charities
January 14, 2021
In light of hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic, Countybank replaced its annual customer Christmas gifts with contributions to local charities in Greenwood, Greenville, Greer and Anderson this holiday season. “This…
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Colliers International’s office brokerage team represents Bison Real Estate LLC in the sale of a ±9,496-square-foot office building in downtown Greenville
January 14, 2021
Colliers International | South Carolina’s office brokerage team of Brantley Anderson, CCIM, Taylor Allen, SIOR CCIM and Bailey Tollison represented Bison Real Estate LLC in the sale of a 9,496-square-foot…
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