Governor Henry McMaster appoints Robin Price to the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind Board of Commissioners
April 14, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster has appointed Robin Holden Price of Columbia to the Board of Commissioners of the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind (SCSDB) where she will represent…
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A M King begins construction on cold storage facility for Mexico-based produce company
April 14, 2021
A M King, an Integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has begun construction of a south Texas distribution center for Mexico-based GAB Operations, LLC (GAB). When…
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COVID-19 survey reveals ‘frightening situation’ for creativity, culture
April 14, 2021
Sector surviving on emergency funding, more needed A recent survey of South Carolina nonprofit organizations revealed more than half serving in the creative and cultural sector lacked the funding to…
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South Carolina Emergency Medical Services Association announces Henry Lewis as its first Executive Director
April 14, 2021
The South Carolina Emergency Medical Services Association (SCEMSA) announced that veteran EMS administrator and South Carolina native Henry Lewis has been hired as its first Executive Director. After a nationwide…
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YMCA of Greenville awarded $5,000 grant from United Bank for RECESS, its program for adults with diverse abilities
April 14, 2021
Greenville County adults with diverse abilities will benefit from grant support of RECESS programming YMCA of Greenville, a cause-driven, nonprofit organization focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility,…
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Since 2001, GADC annual economic impact grows to $6 billion and 64,784 jobs in Greenville County
April 14, 2021
20-Year Cumulative Impact of Announcements Exceeds $55 Billion County economic development arm shown to stimulate economic diversification, produce powerful employment multiplier, keying growth across 10-county Upstate region through sustained success…
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20 years of producing results: Greenville County Economic Development recognize milestone with fresh look, special events, leadership reflections
April 14, 2021
Founded in mid-2001, GADC to celebrate community’s economic and job growth, industry diversification, increasing per capita incomes with special events, leadership reflections, celebratory graphics The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) –…
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Victoria Duitz joins the Simpsonville Office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 14, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Victoria Duitz has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. Born and raised in Simpsonville, Duitz is a graduate…
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J. David Kesler Jr joins the North Pleasantburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 14, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that J. David Kesler Jr has joined the company’s North Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. Kesler has studied the real estate…
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FUEL wins ADDY® District Award
April 14, 2021FUEL–a Greenville-based marketing agency offering a full suite of strategy, creative, branding, advertising, and PR services–received recognition for advertising excellence by the American Advertising Federation (AAF) with a District Silver…
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Michelle Lindsay joins the North Pleasantburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 13, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Michelle Lindsay has joined the company’s North Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. Lindsay was born in Charleston, South Carolina where…
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LaPaula Lanier joins the North Pleasantburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 13, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that LaPaula Lanier has joined the company’s North Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. Lanier was born in Greenwood, South Carolina and…
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DHEC Statement on Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine
April 13, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released the following statement concerning the federal announcement about the Janssen vaccine, also referred to as the Johnson & Johnson…
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Rebuild Upstate granted GuideStar’s 2021 Platinum Seal of Transparency
April 13, 2021
Rebuild Upstate was awarded GuideStar’s 2021 Platinum Seal of Transparency for the fourth year in a row. This award is the highest level of recognition that GuideStar gives to nonprofit…
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Colliers Report: Migration trends will benefit the Greenville-Spartanburg office market
April 13, 2021
2021 Q1 Office Greenville-Spartanburg Report Key Takeaways: The trend of people moving from large metros to smaller cities will benefit the Greenville-Spartanburg market Large blocks of office space afford tenants…
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Auro Hotels announces Cristian Chitu as director of food and beverage outlet services
April 13, 2021
Auro Hotels announced the appointment of Cristian Chitu as director of food and beverage outlet services of AC Hotel by Marriott Greenville Downtown. Chitu brings over a decade of management…
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Central States Manufacturing, Inc. establishing operations in Aiken County
April 13, 2021
$13 million investment will create 70 new jobs Central States Manufacturing, Inc. (Central States), a metal building components company, today announced plans to establish operations in Aiken County. The $13 million…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, Superintendent Molly Spearman, SCDOI Director Ray Farmer announce $24.54 million investment in school buses, public transit
April 13, 2021
Second Round of Volkswagen Settlement Funds to Purchase 235 New School Buses, 3 Public Transit Buses Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and S.C.…
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WellSpent Southeast releases agenda for its second virtual regional conference
April 13, 2021
The Employer Provider Interface Council will hold its second WellSpent-Southeast virtual meeting on April 20, 2021 — bringing together business, economic development and health care professionals to discuss ways to…
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New $10.6M Clemson research initiative seeks genetic answers to human disease
April 13, 2021Genetic networks define an individual’s unique characteristics that – coupled with lifestyle habits and other environmental factors – determine susceptibility to cancers, hypertension, high cholesterol, arthritis, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and…
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Gov. McMaster announces appointments to the S.C. Ports Authority Board of Directors
April 13, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster announced six reappointments and one new appointment to the South Carolina Ports Authority Board of Directors. The governor has chosen Bill Coates of Greenville to fill the…
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Why Greenville?
April 13, 2021
By Andrew Kurtz President and CEO of Kopis Chances are you’re reading this because you are interested in learning more about potential tech careers or Greenville, or (we hope) both. Located…
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Fitesa gift supports manufacturing students at Greenville Technical College
April 13, 2021
Fitesa has doubled their endowment at Greenville Technical College with a recent $15,000 gift to the Greenville Tech Foundation. The gift creates additional scholarships for students enrolled in manufacturing-related pathways…
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Flock and Rally Marketing & Communications celebrates multiple staff promotions
April 13, 2021
Flock and Rally, the women-owned integrated communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, has announced the promotion of multiple team members — Ashley Cady Elsey, Hailey Covell, Mary…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes Madison Creech as Media Coordinator
April 13, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is delighted to welcome Madison Creech to the team as Media Coordinator. The Media Department continues to grow in members…
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Marketing Minute: Crisis Communication
April 12, 2021
Marketing Minute with Jean Cecil Frick, NP Strategy Communication isn’t always as simple as it sounds, especially if the information you’re sharing is sensitive, or even controversial. Knowing your audience…
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SC Ports opens state-of-the-art Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal
April 12, 2021South Carolina Ports made history welcoming the first vessel to the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal, marking the first container terminal to open in the U.S. since 2009. Operations launched March…
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S.C. Governor invites all South Carolinians to participate in history making tree-planting effort
April 9, 2021
S.C. Governor Henry McMaster is inviting all South Carolinians – “old, young, students, churches, community groups, everybody,” he says – to join POWERPLANTSC on Earth Day, April 22 and help…
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Clemson University announces fifth annual Men of Color National Summit speaker line up, programmatic enhancements and live broadcast on Rickey Smiley Morning Show
April 9, 2021
Clemson University will host its 5th annual Men of Color National Summit on November 4-5, 2021 with a lineup of national thought leaders for both keynote and breakout speaker sessions…
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Congaree National Park announces details for 2021 fireflies viewing
April 9, 2021Congaree National Park will be offering the public opportunities to view the park’s fireflies on May 20-22 and May 27-29, 2021. In order to protect the health of visitors, staff,…
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Bon Secours holds topping out ceremony for new emergency department at St. Francis Downtown
April 8, 2021
Bon Secours St. Francis is celebrating a milestone in its efforts to expand emergency care services at St. Francis Downtown. A small group of hospital staff gathered for a topping-off…
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Senator Tim Scott’s senior staff visits SC’s first COVID-19 testing lab at one year mark
April 8, 2021Senator Tim Scott’s senior staff visited Diversified Medical Healthcare (DMH) headquarters, touring the Greenville, SC facility which houses four healthcare companies making a national impact. Premier Medical Laboratory Services (PMLS),…
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Power of manufacturing apprenticeship programs virtually showcased at South Carolina Creators Wanted tour stop
April 8, 2021Panel spotlights BASF’s new North American apprenticeship program The National Association of Manufacturers and The Manufacturing Institute continued their industry-leading Creators Wanted tour with a virtual “stop” at the BASF facility in Seneca, South Carolina, on April 8.…
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The Cliffs announces new enclave called Wildwood at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
April 8, 2021
The Cliffs announced that it has launched Wildwood at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove located minutes from Asheville and nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The new enclave of 13…
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Palmetto AgriBusiness Council contributes to agribusiness education and leadership
April 8, 2021
The Palmetto AgriBusiness Council (PABC) recently announced contributions to eight different agribusiness educational and leadership programs which promote agriculture and forestry in South Carolina. As part of PABC’s commitment to…
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Litter Prevention Week
April 8, 2021
LITTER CONTROL WEEK ANNOUNCEMENT APRIL 12-18, 2021 WHAT: The Office of the Governor, SC Department of Public Safety and PalmettoPride will host a press event at the State House to…
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DHL Supply Chain establishing operations in Cherokee County
April 7, 2021
More than $92.7 million investment will create 249 new jobs DHL Supply Chain (DHL), a U.S. leader in contract logistics and part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, today announced plans to grow…
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SC Chamber Statement on Hate Crimes Bill Progress in SC House
April 7, 2021
South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) President and CEO Bob Morgan today issued the following statement regarding the South Carolina House of Representatives giving 2nd Reading to H.3620, the Hate…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names next Department of Health and Human Services Director
April 7, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster was joined by members of the General Assembly and state health care leaders to announce that Robert M. Kerr will be nominated to serve as the next…
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IMPH releases fourth report on the impact of COVID-19 policy actions
April 7, 2021
Over the past year, the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the North Carolina Institute of Medicine (NCIOM) have jointly monitored state and federal actions that…
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Greenville Senior High School announces virtual 5K benefitting Clement’s Kindness Fund for the Children – April 17
April 7, 2021
Greenville Senior High School will host a virtual 5K on Saturday, April 17th, to benefit Clement’s Kindness Fund for the Children. Funds raised from the 5K and throughout Spirit Week…
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Crawford announces key team promotions
April 7, 2021
Crawford, a full-service strategic marketing agency based in Greenville, has promoted two veteran team members. Anna Maloney has been named senior account executive, and Jalesa Cooley is now a public…
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SCBIO CEO Konduros accepts new leadership position, COO Erin Ford appointed interim CEO by SCBIO Board of Directors
April 7, 2021
Exiting CEO credited with reinvigorating organization, building team and investor base to “take South Carolina life sciences to an entirely new level”; SCBIO to conduct national search for new CEO…
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Outplacement and Career Transition Benefits Promote the Bottom Line
April 7, 2021
By Gene Mills Gallivan, MS Whether you call it reorganization, right-sizing, termination, downsizing, layoff, reorganization or restructuring, turnover is daunting for both the organization and the individuals involved. In today’s…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and funding
April 7, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces Hirodika Biosciences, Inc. and GeoMat, LLC, being accepted as new Member Companies, and being approved for grant funding. Hirodika Biosciences, Inc. has been accepted…
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A M King completes Life Center for Simpsonville’s historic Old Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church
April 6, 2021
A M King, an Integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, recently completed a new 11,505-square-foot Life Center for the historic Old Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church in…
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FerebeeLane expands account team with four full-time hires
April 6, 2021
FerebeeLane (FL), a full-service marketing and branding agency located in downtown Greenville, recently expanded its account team with four full-time additions. The new hires’ experiences range from founding Clemson’s student-led…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty adds Diane Bostrom
April 6, 2021
One of the Upstate’s most dynamic real estate leaders, Diane Bostrom, has joined Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty. Diane comes to Joan Herlong and Associates Sotheby’s International Realty…
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Quitchet adds Travel Time filter to it’s list of innovative features
April 6, 2021
To keep its place on the cutting edge of real estate technology, the national real estate app Quitchet has recently added a new Travel Time search filter. Now, real estate…
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Tri-County Technical College freezes in-county tuition for 2021-2022 academic year
April 6, 2021
The Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) Commission approved a freeze for in-county tuition rates for the 2021-2022 academic year. This is the second year in a row that Tri-County has not…
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