Kelly Kommel, Broker Associate joins Wilson Associates Real Estate
January 18, 2021Wilson 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, 2021Robert 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, 2021The 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, 2021The 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, 2021SPARTANBURG, 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, 2021Lander 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, 2021South 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, 2021Duke 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, 2021Hartsville, 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, 2021Tindall 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, 2021Yasmine 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, 2021In 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, 2021Colliers 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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6th annual African American History Month art exhibition coming to Greenville Technical College library
January 14, 2021An art exhibition at the Greenville Technical College (GTC) library, in celebration of African American History Month, will be on display during the month of February. The library is located…
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Tri-County to disburse $3 million in grant funding to eligible students
January 13, 2021Tri-County Technical College plans to award nearly $3 million in grant funding to eligible students within the next few weeks. These funds are part of the 2021 Coronavirus Response and…
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Memorial Scholarship honors Dr. C. Lynn Lewis
January 13, 2021“Education was her driving force; she dedicated her life to it,” Lucas Durham proudly says when remembering his mother, Dr. C. Lynn Lewis, former dean of Tri-County Technical College’s Health…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names December Circle of Excellence recipients
January 13, 2021Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from December through the Circle of Excellence program. The Circle of Excellence distinction is awarded to agents within the company’s…
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Expectations move Stokes & Company to hire three more team members
January 13, 2021Stokes & Company CPAs, a local firm specializing in monthly accounting and payroll services for business clients, as well as individual and business tax planning and preparation, has hired three…
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2021 State of the State Address, Governor Henry McMaster
January 13, 2021State of the State Address As Prepared for Delivery Wednesday, January 13, 2021 The State House, Columbia, S.C. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, my…
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S.C. Institute of Medicine and Public Health names Dick Wilkerson new board chair
January 13, 2021New board chair and four board members join the IMPH board of directors The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) is proud to announce the naming of…
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blueWATER Civil Design appoints Patrick Reid as director of business development
January 13, 2021blueWATER Civil Design announced Patrick Reid as director of business development. Reid’s responsibilities will include acting as a liaison between clients and project managers, enhancing the client experience, and leading…
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The Cliffs experiences record-breaking sales in 2020, expands realty services to The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
January 13, 2021The Cliffs announced today a record-breaking year of sales with $244,099,155 sold in 2020, which represents 320 transactions and an 81% volume increase from 2019. There are currently an additional…
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Kevin Crittendon named President of GreenWood, Inc.
January 13, 2021GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces that Kevin Crittendon has been named President of the company. In this key leadership role, Kevin is responsible for…
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VentureSouth portfolio company to go public
January 13, 2021VentureSouth announced that its portfolio company Proterra, a leading commercial electric vehicle technology company with manufacturing operations in South Carolina, will become publicly listed through a merger with special purpose…
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BASF donates $5,000 to Project Lifesaver
January 13, 2021BASF’s Converse, South Carolina location has donated $5,000 to the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office to aid Project Lifesaver. Project Lifesaver is the premier search and rescue program operated internationally by…
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The Center for Developmental Services announces Matching Gift Challenge
January 13, 2021The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) announces a Matching Gift Challenge to launch a New Year of Hope. Dr. Bill Schmidt and his wife Jean have pledged to match donations…
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Nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm promotes two to partner status
January 13, 2021Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP, a nationally recognized transportation and logistics law firm announced that Robert “Rocky” Rogers and Megan Early-Soppa have been elected to become partners in the firm…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host its 68th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Industry Awards
January 12, 2021The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) will host its 68th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards on Monday, February 1 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia. Chip…
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Health and economic leaders from states to take park in WellSpent online conference this January
January 12, 2021Healthcare and business thought leaders from across the Southeast will be taking part in the first WellSpent conference later this month. With its successful origins beginning in 2018 in Mississippi…
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Old Cigar Warehouse helps engaged couples book their wedding without a set date
January 12, 2021In light of event cancellations and postponements that became synonymous with wedding planning in 2020, the Old Cigar Warehouse has developed an option for couples looking to continue the planning…
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2020 Milliken honors recipients champion company values
January 12, 2021Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company recognized more than 150 associates in its Milliken Honors awards celebration on January 12, held virtually this year to accommodate COVID-19 precautions. Across 18…
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Introducing HR. Simplified. – A New Podcast for Small Businesses
January 12, 2021We are excited to announce that ERG Payroll & HR now has a podcast – HR. Simplified. We take the most common HR questions and simplify them. For the small…
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State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman highlights legislative priorities for 2021
January 12, 2021Five key areas identified ahead of the start of legislative session Today, ahead of the South Carolina General Assembly’s start of the 2021 legislative session, State Superintendent of Education Molly…
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SCRA contributes almost one billion dollars to South Carolina’s economy
January 12, 2021South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces that its impact on the state of South Carolina was over $952 million in 2020. Each year, SCRA calculates its economic variables such as…
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Inspired by community support, Greenville Drive continued winning ways in 2020 despite cancelled season
January 12, 2021Franchise finishes 2020 strong with multiple community, philanthropic and national awards Despite the cancellation of the 2020 Minor League Baseball (MiLB) season, the Greenville Drive continued to rack up wins,…
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Infinity Marketing enhances analytics team with new members
January 12, 2021Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, recently expanded its Analytics Team by transitioning current-employee Aimee Foster’s role and hiring intern Curtis Wright as Analytics Coordinators. “We…
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Sally Purnell named 2021 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants in Greenville
January 12, 2021Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Sally Purnell was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2021 “Lawyer of the Year” for Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants in Greenville. Only a…
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Andy Westbrook joins Countybank as Commercial Banking Manager
January 12, 2021Countybank welcomed Andy Westbrook as Executive Vice President, Commercial Banking Manager in Greenville. Westbrook comes to Countybank with more than 35 years of commercial banking experience. In his role as…
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South Carolinians aged 70 and older can schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments beginning Jan. 13
January 11, 2021Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that beginning Wednesday, Jan. 13, any South Carolina resident aged 70 or older, regardless of health…
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Diversity Leaders Initiative project aids returning citizens
January 11, 2021As part of a Diversity Leaders Initiative community action project, Greenville Technical College and the Phillis Wheatley Community Center provided community members released from incarceration with backpacks containing toiletries, clothing,…
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Upstate Mediation Center announces 2020 Peacemaker Award
January 11, 2021The Upstate Mediation Center (“UMC”) is pleased to announce the 2020 Peacemaker Award recipient is Meliah Bowers Jefferson. Ms. Jefferson was nominated for her work in organizing the Lawyers Standing…
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Endeavor hosts virtual Collaborators & Cocktails with TED Talks Daily podcast host and NPR newswoman Elise Hu
January 11, 2021Endeavor, a coworking space in downtown Greenville’s LEED-certified ONE tower, announces that it will host its next Collaborators & Cocktails speaker series with TED Talks Daily podcast host and NPR…
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Comporium and York Electric partner to expand broadband services
January 11, 2021ROCK HILL, SC. – Comporium and York Electric Cooperative, Inc. (YEC) have entered a partnership to extend fiber optics to approximately 5,000 YEC members living in western York and parts…
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Greenlink providing later service hours and new weekly pass
January 11, 2021Greenlink has implemented the next phase of its plan to extend the service hours for its fixed routes, with all 12 routes now operating from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.…
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Greenville businessman Ben Talbert launches recruiting firm to service manufacturing, engineering, industrial sectors
January 11, 2021Ben Talbert, with more than 17 years of experience both working in and recruiting for the industrial sectors, announced that his industrial recruiting firm, Better Than Found (BTF), launched on…
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SC Life Sciences conference to feature BIO Global executive Feb. 16-17
January 11, 2021With the biggest story of 2020 – the global COVID-19 pandemic – serving as the backdrop, the biggest life sciences conference in Palmetto State history will convene virtually February 16-17…
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SCTAC CEO named to 50 Most Influential List for 6th year
January 11, 2021For the second year in a row and the sixth time total, SC Technology & Aviation Center President and CEO Jody Bryson has been recognized as one of the 50…
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The Capital Corporation advises Forensic Engineering Technologies, LLC on its partnership with J.S. Held
January 11, 2021Greenville, South Carolina January 8, 2021 Transaction: The Capital Corporation announced that Forensic Engineering Technologies, LLC (“FET”, headquartered in Orlando, Florida) has partnered with J.S. Held LLC (“J.S. Held”,…
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