Lindsey Lowe joins the Anderson office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 16, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Lindsey Lowe has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. Lindsey Lowe was born and raised in the beautiful…
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E+I Engineering USA Corporation expanding operations in Anderson County
April 16, 2021
$13 million investment will create 200 new jobs E+I Engineering USA Corporation (E+I Engineering), a leading provider of electrical switchgear and power distribution systems, today announced plans to expand operations in…
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Matthew McDowell joins the North Pleasantburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 16, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Matthew McDowell has joined the company’s North Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. Matthew McDowell was born in Columbia, South Carolina…
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BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina Foundation awards 10-year grant to assist minority students pursuing medicine
April 16, 2021
The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation and the Levi S. Kirkland, Sr., MD Society will continue investing in medical education at the University of South Carolina (UofSC) School of…
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Urban Wren announces Travis Giarratana as General Manager
April 15, 2021
Urban Wren, a full service restaurant concept located in Markley Station, recently announced the promotion of Travis Giarratana to General Manager. Prior to this promotion, Giarratana served as Assistant General…
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Cory Paul joins the North Pleasantburg Office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 15, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Cory Paul has joined the company’s North Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. Cory Paul received her undergraduate…
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South Carolina Federal announces 2021 Scholarship Winners
April 15, 2021
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is honored to announce the winners of its 2021 scholarship program. Out of nearly 1,000 candidates, nine students were acknowledged for their academic achievements, volunteer…
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Elizabeth “Betsy” Murphy joins the Woodruff at Five Forks office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 15, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Betsy Murphy has joined the company’s Woodruff at Five Forks office as a sales associate. Born and raised…
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Interns join Chiropractic Health Center at Sherman College
April 15, 2021
Twenty-six interns are now ready to serve the community and see patients at the Sherman College Chiropractic Health Center, a teaching clinic for senior students in their final stage of…
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Two GTCHS students selected for 2021 SC Teaching Fellows Cohort
April 15, 2021Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) recognized the following students who have been selected for the 2021 SC Teaching Fellows Cohort: Anna Nipert at Anderson University and Jaidyn White at…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School Student Council earns national recognition
April 15, 2021For its exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that serve to improve the school and community, the Greenville Technical Charter High School student government has been recognized as a…
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Palmetto Yacht Management establishing operations in Clarendon County
April 15, 2021
More than $3.7 million investment will create 211 new jobs over the next five years Palmetto Yacht Management, a marine transport company, announced plans to establish operations in Clarendon County.…
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Gov. McMaster announces $10.5 million investment in charter schools, workforce development
April 14, 2021Governor Henry McMaster announced a $10.5 million investment in South Carolina’s public charter schools and the state’s workforce development efforts through the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) fund. South Carolina’s…
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina inducts three new South Carolina Business Hall of Fame Laureates
April 14, 2021Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announced three new Laureates inducted to the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame, a distinction which honors lifetime achievement for those who have made…
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Goodyear 400 to debut at Darlington Raceway May 9
April 14, 2021
Darlington Raceway and Goodyear (NASDAQ: GT) today announced a partnership on the entitlement of the spring NASCAR Cup Series race as part of the Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR on May…
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Gov. McMaster announces $10.5 million investment in charter schools, workforce development
April 14, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster today announced a $10.5 million investment in South Carolina’s public charter schools and the state’s workforce development efforts through the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) fund. South Carolina’s charter schools will receive $9…
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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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