Bon Secours makes 5-year investment in CommunityWorks
April 6, 2021
Funds to benefit small businesses, increase affordable housing Bon Secours, which is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, has announced its financial support of CommunityWorks through a 5-year, $750,000 loan.…
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AT&T announces Celeste Boyd-Spear as Vice President and General Manager for Southeast States Retail organization
April 6, 2021
AT&T announced that Celeste Boyd-Spear will serve as the Vice President and General Manager for the Southeast States Retail organization, consisting of four states: Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Kentucky.…
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Original Six Foundation raises $300,000 for rural South Carolina education
April 6, 2021The Original Six Foundation (O6 Foundation) announced nearly $300,000 supporting educational programs for students in South Carolina’s rural school districts. Nearly 80 participants from businesses and organizations across the southeast…
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SCRA announces investment in technology startup, Bandwagon
April 6, 2021South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc.’s, investment of $300,000 in Bandwagon Fan Club, Inc. The Greenville-based startup is a B2B identity infrastructure company that helps their customers…
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Infinity Marketing presents Let’s Talk Recruitment
April 6, 2021
Infinity Marketing will launch its next webinar series event titled Let’s Talk Recruitment on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at 11 AM ET. The event will focus on finding the right…
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SC Ports records strongest monthly volumes in its history
April 6, 2021
South Carolina Ports handled the most cargo in its history in March, with the Port of Charleston handling record volumes as the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal begins operations. SC Ports reported…
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United Way of the Piedmont board welcomes new members and commits to equity
April 5, 2021
United Way of the Piedmont announces the addition of eight new members to its Board of Directors. These members join 26 existing members to serve as the governing board of…
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Adjunct faculty event connects applicants with opportunities
April 5, 2021
Greenville Technical College will hold a virtual adjunct faculty networking and hiring event on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. The event is designed to connect qualified adjunct applicants…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am announces new sustainability program
April 5, 2021
South Carolina Charities, Inc. (SCCI) has announced a new sustainability program, in partnership with Univar Solutions, for the 2021 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation, becoming the first tournament…
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I Am Lander: Terrell Turner helps business owners turn dreams into success
April 5, 2021
Starting a new business during an international pandemic could be a bold move or a potential disaster. Photo: After working at several prestigious Fortune 500 companies, Lander University alumnus Terrell…
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Lindsey Hughes, Realtor Associate joins Wilson Associates Real Estate
April 5, 2021
Wilson Associates Real Estate proudly announces the addition of Lindsey Hughes, Realtor Associate to their selected team of real estate professionals. Lindsey is a proud Clemson graduate, utilizing her knowledge…
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Community leaders, nonprofits and government agencies collaborate to plan future state park along the Black River
April 5, 2021Thanks to the leadership and collaboration of community partners, local governments, state agencies and conservation nonprofits, planning has started for a future South Carolina State Park – the first in…
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Reading, Writing… and Financial Literacy
April 5, 2021
By South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis Where did you learn about personal finance? Did a patient parent explain the difference between spending for what you need versus what you want?…
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Governor Henry McMaster appoints Andrew P. Dobson to the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind Board of Commissioners
April 2, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster has appointed Andrew P. Dobson of Greer to the Board of Commissioners of the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind (SCSDB) where he will represent…
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Bailey and Son Engineering (BaSE) Begins New Era
April 2, 2021
On the birthdate of its fourth decade, one of the largest structural engineering firms in the state of South Carolina, Bailey and Son Engineering, began a new era. At the…
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State of South Carolina and Congaree Golf Club announce plans for the Palmetto Championship at Congaree, a PGA TOUR event, June 7-13
April 2, 2021
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and Congaree Golf Club announced that the Palmetto Championship at Congaree, a PGA TOUR event, will take place June 7-13, 2021 in Ridgeland, South Carolina.…
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Just Say Something holds Holiday Honey Baked Ham fundraiser
April 2, 2021
Just Say Something is holding an online, Honey Baked Ham Fundraiser now through Easter, Sunday, April 4, 2021. It centers around holidays that involve families sitting down together to eat…
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Clemson University partnering with POWERPLANTSC
April 2, 2021
Clemson University President Dr. Jim Clements announced a partnership with POWERPLANTSC, which is preparing for what officials say will be a record 3.3-plus million loblolly pine tree seeds planted across…
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FUEL selects GirlUp GVL as second quarter grant recipient
April 2, 2021FUEL–a Greenville-based marketing agency offering a full suite of strategy, creative, branding, advertising, and PR services–announced today that it has selected GirlUp GVL as its second quarter recipient for the…
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Duke Energy awards $375,000 in grants to South Carolina tutoring programs, education initiatives impacted by pandemic
April 2, 2021
Duke Energy announced the recipients of $375,000 in grants through the Duke Energy Foundation to South Carolina organizations that will fund tutoring and reading programs in underserved and minority communities…
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Greenville Theatre completes three year search for retiring Director’s replacement
April 2, 2021
After a thorough search that took three years to complete, Greenville Theatre announces the hiring of Producing Artistic Director, Max Quinlan. In 2018 Allen and Suzanne McCalla, who have led…
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New Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS-QuickBuy® ‘iBuying’ partnership transforms Upstate SC home sellers’ options
April 1, 2021Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS, Upstate SC’s preferred real estate agency, introduces QuickBuy®, a reliable alternative to a traditional home sale, through a relationship with Moving Station, LLC.…
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New economic development initiative to expand recruitment of pharmaceutical companies, shore up emergency supply chains
April 1, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2021-17, which directs the Department of Commerce to enhance recruitment efforts of pharmaceutical and medical supply manufacturers in South Carolina and directs state agencies…
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The Morgan Group, Robbie Haney, and The Clever People each earn Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ Legend Award
March 31, 2021Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that The Morgan Group, Robbie Haney, and The Clever People has been honored with the prestigious Legend Award for 2020 at the…
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Hill Electric hosts lift safety class at Anderson Career & Technology Center
March 31, 2021
Hill Electric, an Anderson-based Electrical Contractor for Upstate manufacturers, recently hosted a session on lift safety for a class of local high school seniors at the Anderson I & II…
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Monique Holland and Tia Ternberg join Chernoff Newman’s growing media team
March 31, 2021
Chernoff Newman, a Columbia-based marketing and advertising agency, continues to expand its media and analytics team with the most recent hires Monique Holland and Tia Ternberg. “We are thrilled to…
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A M King sponsors regional collegiate Design-Build Competition
March 31, 2021A M King, an Integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, sponsored The Associated Schools of Construction’s (ASC) Region 2 Design-Build Competition last month. A M King…
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NOT BUSINESS AS USUAL
March 31, 2021
Senator Thomas Alexander and the intersection of life and work By W. Thomas Smith Jr. AS A BOY GROWING UP in the thriving northwest corner of South Carolina, State Senator…
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Rebuild Upstate adds new Chief Operations Officer
March 31, 2021
David Scheibenhoffer is adding another notch to his belt as he joins Rebuild Upstate to serve as Chief Operations Officer. A native of Pennsylvania, Schiebenhoffer ventured to the warm South…
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New rankings show differences in health and opportunity in S.C. counties
March 31, 2021
Beaufort is among the healthiest counties in South Carolina and Williamsburg is among the least healthy, according to the annual County Health Rankings, released today by the University of Wisconsin…
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How to Think About Insuring that Second Home
March 30, 2021
By Molly A. Thomas, FPQP™ Many people dream of a second home—a place to go for some rest and relaxation, a place to call your own, a place for family…
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First Quality to expand operations in Anderson County
March 30, 2021
Paper products manufacturer adding production capabilities First Quality Tissue, a privately held manufacturer of ultra-premium towel and tissue products announced that they have selected their Anderson, South Carolina campus for…
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Hartness announces launch of Phase II at new urban village on Greenville’s eastside
March 30, 2021
Hartness, a new urban village founded by the Hartness family and located on Greenville’s Eastside, announced the launch of Phase II with the release of 43 new homesites and expansion…
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South Carolina Public Radio partnering with The ColaJazz Foundation on new jazz series
March 30, 2021
South Carolina Public Radio (SC Public Radio) announced a collaboration with The ColaJazz Foundation to produce and broadcast a new, weekly limited series focused on South Carolina’s jazz community. Titled…
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Infinity Marketing partners with CU-ICAR on video project
March 30, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, recently partnered with Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) to develop a video highlighting its vehicle prototype program:…
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Marketing Minute: Responding to Controversy in the Media
March 30, 2021
When damaging information about your organization is publicized, your credibility matters. NP Strategy’s Vice President Jean Cecil Frick shares tips on responding to controversy in the media.
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All South Carolinians aged 16 and older to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 31, 2021
March 30, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that all South Carolinians aged 16 and older will be eligible to receive the…
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SCMEP generates $3 Billion statewide economic impact
March 30, 2021
SCMEP works with 400 SC manufacturers to advance the state’s economic impact The South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) released its record-breaking annual report numbers, resulting in a statewide economic…
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LS3P names Mark Levine, FAIA Atlanta Market Leader
March 30, 2021
LS3P announced that architect Mark Levine, FAIA, LEED AP, has joined the firm as Atlanta Market Leader | Vice President. Levine brings over 36 years of industry knowledge and significant…
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SCRA announces investment in software startup, ScopeStack
March 30, 2021South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc.’s, investment of $250,000 in ScopeStack, Inc. The Greenville-based company offers a Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) solution for developing presales statements of work. This…
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The Chet & Beth Smith Group earns Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ Top 25 Team Award
March 29, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner REALTORS, The Chet & Beth Smith Group announced it was honored as a 2020 Top 25 Award winner at Sales Convention 2021, held virtually…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS North Pleasantburg office earns prestigious Round Table Award
March 29, 2021Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS North Pleasantburg Office announced that it is the recipient of the prestigious Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Round Table Award for residential units in 2020…
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Spaulding Group earns Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ Top 25 Team Award
March 29, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner REALTORS, Spaulding Group today announced it was honored as a 2020 Top 25 Award winner at Sales Convention 2021, held virtually in March. The…
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Flagship Properties expands property management division
March 29, 2021
Flagship Property Management, a division of Flagship Properties in Greenville, SC, recently expanded its property management services through the acquisition of Convergent Property Group, an Upstate real estate and property…
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The Warehouse Theatre raises the curtain on a new look
March 29, 2021
The Warehouse Theatre, a premier professional theatre located in the historic West End of Greenville, SC, unveiled a new logo today, introducing a new look for the 47-year-old regional theatre.…
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United Community Bank continues support of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas
March 29, 2021
United Community Bank in Greenville recently donated $1,000 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas. A portion of this donation came from the sale of gloves and socks…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty adds four
March 29, 2021
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty is bringing Kristen Smith, Aileen Neal, Erica James, and Tonya Robinson on board as Sales Agents. Smith earned her bachelor’s degree from the…
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Hughes Development Corp. breaks ground on WestLawn, S.C.’s largest mass timber office building
March 25, 2021
Mass timber building to be largest of its kind in South Carolina A groundbreaking ceremony today officially signaled the start of construction of the BullStreet District’s 79,000 sq. ft. WestLawn…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation announces recipient of the 2020 Mary L. Thomas Award
March 25, 2021The Spartanburg County Foundation hosted its 2021 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 23rd. This year’s theme, “Responding to the Call” set the tone for an evening full of celebration, reflection,…
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Colliers brokers receive SIOR’s worldwide 2020 Top Industrial and Investment Transaction Awards
March 25, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina and Colliers | Charlotte brokers are being honored by the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® (SIOR), which represents the world’s elite in industrial and office brokerage, for…
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