Non Profit Minute – Kris Lehne, Greenville County Foster Parent Association
December 8, 2020
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host 12th Annual Restaurant Week South Carolina with a twist
December 8, 2020
With the hope that 2021 will be a year of recovery for local restaurants, get your taste buds ready and bring your appetites as Restaurant Week South Carolina makes its…
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A Health Insurance Program for Medical Professionals – SCMA’s Members’ Insurance Trust
December 8, 2020
By William Render Executive Director for the SCMA Members’ Insurance Trust For nearly 40 years, the South Carolina Medical Association Members’ Insurance Trust (SCMA MIT) has been committed to…
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Presbyterian College Mourns Loss of Legendary Chemistry Professor
December 7, 2020
Dr. K. Nolon Carter, Charles A. Dana Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at Presbyterian College, died on Saturday, Dec. 5. He was 95. Dr. Carter joined the PC faculty in 1951…
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Science and engineering firm SynTerra hires consultant Scott Smith
December 7, 2020
SynTerra Corporation, a science and engineering firm, has hired Scott Smith as a Senior Consultant. SynTerra cited Smith’s vast experience helping businesses comply with environmental regulations and health and safety…
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BASF hiring in Upstate
December 7, 2020SENECA and CONVERSE, SC – BASF is recruiting for 65 open positions in the Upstate area: 50 positions at its Seneca site and 15 positions at its Converse site. BASF…
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United Community Bank welcomes Jay Rajaee as Chief Security Officer
December 7, 2020
United Community Bank welcomed Jay Rajaee as Chief Security Officer, a crucial role within the organization focusing on all aspects of information security and risk management. Rajaee has more than…
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Samsung continues partnership with Newberry County School District
December 7, 2020
Since Samsung made Newberry home to its Samsung Electronics Home Appliances (SEHA) facility, its commitment to community outreach and American manufacturing has been clear. Not only has Samsung brought over…
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Can, and should, employers require that employees be vaccinated for Covid-19?
December 7, 2020
By David Dubberly As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalizes its review of two COVID-19 vaccines and prepares to authorize them for use, employers are asking if they…
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Lander University faculty, students prove arts flourish even in pandemics
December 6, 2020
Throughout history, artists have found ways to continue their work during plagues and pandemics. Norwegian expressionist artist Edvard Munch, famous for “The Scream” painting, survived the Spanish flu. The illness…
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Hartness breaks ground on Hotel Hartness
December 3, 2020
Hartness, a new 444-acre urban village founded by the Hartness family and located on Greenville’s Eastside on the family’s estate, celebrated the groundbreaking of Hotel Hartness. The hotel will open…
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News journalist Michelle Legaspi joins NP Strategy
December 3, 2020
Strategic communications firm, NP Strategy, strengthens its media relations expertise with the addition of a 10th former news journalist to join the rapidly growing team. Michelle Legaspi will work in the firm’s Greenville,…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces 12 Days of Christmas Cash campaign
December 3, 2020
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is hoping to deliver some holiday GREEN to South Carolinians this year through the 12 Days of Christmas Cash social media campaign. Paying homage to the…
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Community Matters: Graycliff Capital supports charitable initiatives close to the hearts of its employees
December 3, 2020
More than ever, today’s new graduates as well as seasoned professionals seek workplaces that foster a sense of purpose and community. At Graycliff Capital, a leading multi-family development and investment…
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SYNNEX Share the Magic distributes $1.4 million to charity from 2020 virtual event
December 3, 2020SYNNEX Share the Magic, the charitable fundraising initiative for SYNNEX Corporation, announced that $1.4 million is being distributed to four Upstate children’s charities from the 2020 virtual event. This marks…
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Clemson students learn about their ‘superpower’ from a Silicon Valley cancer survivor
December 3, 2020
Bill Paseman figures he has about two years. That’s two years to find therapies for the rare, untreatable kidney cancer that first showed up in his body as a kidney…
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Emrys Foundation announces call for submissions to arts scholarship
December 3, 2020
The Emrys Foundation, Greenville’s premier literary-arts organization, announces the Dec. 1 opening of submissions to the annual Alice Conger Patterson Scholarship for South Carolinians pursuing or enhancing their career in the…
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Amazon announces 2020’s Best Books of the Year
December 3, 2020
On November 19, Amazon announced 2020’s Best Books of the Year, selecting Brittany K. Barnett’s “A Knock at Midnight” as the top pick. The inspiring true story is a brilliant…
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Gov. McMaster participates in groundbreaking for Walmart’s new Dorchester County distribution center
December 3, 2020
$220 Million Investment Will Create Approximately 1,000 Full-Time Jobs Governor Henry McMaster today participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for Walmart’s direct import distribution center, which is a part of a…
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Hampton Park senior makes finals for Heisman Scholar program
December 3, 2020
Kathryn Lyons was recently named South Carolina winner and one of 12 national finalists for the Heisman High School Scholarship program – an annual award that goes to senior scholar-athletes…
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Furman presents art by Matthew Baumgardner, Zoom opening Jan. 28
December 3, 2020
An exhibition celebrating the life and work of visual artist Matthew C. Baumgardner (1955-2018) will be presented by the Furman University Department of Art Jan. 19-Feb. 19 in Thompson Gallery…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes Matthew Schwartz as Media Coordinator
December 3, 2020
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is pleased to have Matthew Schwartz join the team as a Media Coordinator. The Media Department continues to expand in…
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Countybank launches debit card swipe campaign
December 3, 2020
Countybank is excited to announce the launch of its first debit card swipe campaign that results in contributions to local organizations through the Countybank Foundation. “As the holidays quickly approach,…
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Gov. McMaster names SCHP veteran Robert Woods to lead S.C. Department of Public Safety
December 3, 2020
Governor Henry McMaster nominated Robert G. Woods, IV as Director of the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS). Woods has been serving as the Acting Director of SCDPS since…
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Thorne Ambulance announces Grand Strand expansion
December 2, 2020
Thorne Ambulance Service, LLC. (TAS), a South Carolina-based mobile healthcare provider, is pleased to announce the opening of its Myrtle Beach, South Carolina location. This announcement comes as the Grand…
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Lima One’s Tennyson named to Mortgage Global 100 list
December 2, 2020Lima One Capital CEO Jeff Tennyson has been named as one of 31 US-based leaders included on the 2020 Mortgage Global 100 list, identifying him as one of the mortgage…
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UofSC economic forecast for 2021: Palmetto State’s economy largely rebounded, but significant gaps still remain
December 2, 2020
With a current unemployment rate of 4.2 percent — less than two percentage points away from its pre-pandemic low of 2.5 percent — South Carolina’s economy has largely recovered from…
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SC Ports’ Community Giving Program supports 55 charitable organizations across SC
December 2, 2020South Carolina Ports Authority awarded $61,000 in grants to 55 S.C. charitable organizations through its annual Community Giving Program. SC Ports dedicates a portion of its revenues each year to support charitable…
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Upstate school leader named SC Middle Level Assistant Principal of the Year
December 2, 2020
The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named Steven Sokohl the 2021 South Carolina Middle Level Assistant Principal of the Year. Steven Sokohl is an assistant principal at…
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Mashburn Construction welcomes new Chief Financial Officer to headquarters
December 2, 2020
Mashburn Construction announced the hire of Brian D’Amico as Chief Financial Officer. Brian brings more than 15 years of accounting experience that will allow him to successfully lead the company’s…
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Sherman College names Faculty, Staff Member of the Year
December 2, 2020
Sherman College of Chiropractic recently honored Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences Princess Porter-Fowler, D.C., ’01, and Help Desk Technician Andrew Cook, A.A.S., in appreciation of their contributions, time and commitment…
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Old Cigar Warehouse honored by App NACE
December 1, 2020
The Old Cigar Warehouse has been honored as the Venue of the Year by the Appalachian chapter of the National Association for Catering and Events. Located in downtown Greenville, The…
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FUEL hires Ely Middleton as digital coordinator
December 1, 2020
FUEL, a marketing agency in downtown Greenville specializing in branding and marketing solutions, recently hired Ely Middleton as digital coordinator. In this role, she will support various digital marketing initiatives,…
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Famously Hot New Year goes virtual, benefits Harvest Hope
December 1, 2020
South Carolina’s largest New Year’s Eve celebration is going virtual for its 10th anniversary. Famously Hot New Year is bringing communities together from near and far for a free virtual…
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Techtronic Industries expanding operations in Anderson County
December 1, 2020
$100 million investment will create 525 new jobs Techtronic Industries (TTI), a global leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of quality consumer, professional and industrial products, today announced plans…
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Dillon Swayngim and Ralph Settle of Colliers International awarded tenant representation account for Kimura, Inc. North American operations
December 1, 2020
Dillon Swayngim and Ralph Settle of Colliers International in Spartanburg have been awarded the North American tenant representation account by third-party logistics firm, Kimura Inc. Kimura has primarily served automotive…
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Presbyterian College pharmacy students, professor administer flu shots as flu season looms
December 1, 2020
“It’s always important to get your flu shot, but there is an emphasis on that importance this year during the pandemic,” said Dr. Tiffaney Threatt, associate professor at the Presbyterian…
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Logisticus Group partners with Georgia Tech Team for the afterlife of wind turbine blades
December 1, 2020Wind turbines are, by design, green solutions for the production of power. Wind turbines produce zero carbon emissions; however, the blades themselves pose an environmental challenge as the blades depreciate.…
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Methodical Coffee offers dessert bar menu at The Commons
December 1, 2020To sweeten up the season, Methodical Coffee is featuring two fanciful desserts at their signature dessert bar from 5:00pm to 8:00pm every Friday and Saturday evening. The creations are only…
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Nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm adds new partner to Greenville location
December 1, 2020
Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP, a nationally recognized transportation and logistics law firm announced that Kristen Nowacki has joined the firm as a partner. “We are thrilled to have Kristen…
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Tina Zwolinski, CEO of skills-based gaming apps training company skillsgapp, appointed to Fostering Great Ideas board
December 1, 2020
Tina Zwolinski, the CEO and co-founder of skillsgapp, the first company in the skills-based training sector to offer customized gaming apps focused on helping Generation Z gain middle skills for…
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Hood Construction announces team promotions
November 30, 2020
Hood Construction has announced the promotion of two team members. Brandon Walsh has been named Assistant Project Manager and Charles Stuart has been named Vice President. As Assistant Project Manager…
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2021 Palmetto State Teachers Association legislative agenda
November 30, 2020
Over the past eight months, South Carolina’s students have faced unprecedented educational challenges and hardships related to the impact of COVID-19 on our state. However, in most cases, the adversities…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Rick Weir of Mullins High School as Educator of the Month
November 27, 2020South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Mullins High School’s Rick Weir as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for November. “By taking an active role…
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COVID-19 Rapid Testing for South Carolina Public Schools
November 26, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) have been working collaboratively to implement a COVID-19 rapid testing option for South…
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Gov. Henry McMaster gives SCDHEC authority to move forward with school testing program
November 26, 2020Governor Henry McMaster today signed Executive Order 2020-73, which gives the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) the authority to implement its school testing program. Governor McMaster and SCDHEC…
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Just Say Something celebrates 36 years of youth substance use prevention on Giving Tuesday
November 25, 2020
Giving Tuesday is the international day of giving held the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, December 1st, before the rush of the holiday season begins. This year, Just Say Something (JSS) is…
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Greenlink public hearing for new pass and bus fare payment changes effective January 1
November 24, 2020The Greenville Transit Authority will accept public feedback on a new multi-day pass at the Committee of the Whole Virtual Meeting scheduled for Friday, December 11 at 9:30 a.m. Greenlink…
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United Way of the Piedmont wins InnoVision award for COVID-19 response
November 24, 2020
United Way of the Piedmont is proud to be the recipient of the InnoVision COVID-19 Community Service Award for its COVID-19 response. InnoVision is a statewide awards organization recognizing innovation…
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Clemson Fall 2020 enrollment up 2.3 percent
November 24, 2020
97 percent of South Carolina applicants were offered a path to earn a Clemson degree Clemson University announced a 2020 fall semester enrollment of 26,406, up 2.3 percent from the year prior.…
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