ScanSource reaffirms commitment to diversity and inclusion with creation of dedicated program
July 20, 2020
Company also appoints first Chief Diversity Officer, Ken Peterson ScanSource, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCSC), a leading provider of technology products and solutions, announced the creation of its comprehensive Diversity & Inclusion…
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Bank of America Fall for Greenville canceled for 2020
July 17, 2020
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bank of America Fall for Greenville team has kept a close eye on the ever-shifting impacts of the virus while remaining optimistic about…
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U.S. Department of Commerce invests $3.4 Million to make critical infrastructure
July 17, 2020Improvements Needed to Protect Businesses from Flooding in Ridgeland, South Carolina WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a…
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South Carolina Wildlife Federation launches online “Wild Summer Auction” to support conservation and education programming
July 16, 2020
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is launching a ten-day virtual auction to support the nonprofit’s conservation and education programming. Presented by Nestle Waters, the online auction features hunting &…
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Newly released DHEC death count data shows disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on black residents in all regions of South Carolina
July 16, 2020
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released a data brief today examining the disproportionate impact…
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Grace Hill expands senior leadership team to meet accelerating demand for property management talent performance solutions
July 16, 2020
Grace Hill, a provider of policy, training and assessment tools to develop and retain property management talent, announced today the appointment of three executives to its senior leadership team. Kendall…
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SCRA announces SC Launch, Inc. April and May investments
July 16, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) and its investment affiliate, SC Launch, Inc. announce its April and May investments in two South Carolina companies — a $200,000 investment in Land Intelligence,…
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Property management group NHE promotes three, adds three to accounting and finance teams
July 16, 2020
Noted Southeastern association and property management firm NHE, Inc. has promoted three professionals and added three more to its accounting and finance team serving the firm’s affordable, conventional, homeowner association…
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Aero Precision/Kellstrom Defense establishing operations in Greenville County
July 16, 2020
Aero Precision/Kellstrom Defense, a leading military aviation sustainment provider, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County, South Carolina. The company’s $1.2 million investment will create 21 new manufacturing…
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Newly released DHEC death count data shows disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on black residents in all regions of South Carolina
July 16, 2020
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released a data brief today examining the disproportionate impact…
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Adam Drewes of Kopis named to 40 Under 40 List
July 16, 2020
The man who led Kopis’s recent rollout of its ADEPT platform has been honored as one of the inaugural Forty Under 40 by GSA Business Report. Adam Drewes serves as…
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Crossroads Treatment Centers CMO elected as Vice President of the South Carolina Psychiatric Association
July 15, 2020
Dr. Trey Causey to lead SCPA member communications, education efforts to improve mental health services Crossroads Treatment Centers, a national leader in the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder, announced that…
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Lander’s emergency management influence reaches statewide during COVID-19 pandemic
July 15, 2020Charleston police officer Courtney Jones, of Summerville, has been deployed with the S.C. National Guard in recent months to assist in the COVID-19 pandemic. Brittany Barnwell, director of Emergency Services…
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Coworking space Endeavor launches new website
July 15, 2020
Endeavor, a coworking and shared office space community in downtown Greenville’s LEED-certified ONE tower, announces it has launched a new website. The purpose of the upgraded website is to help…
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FUEL’s Zachary Chastain honored with GSA Forty Under 40 selection
July 15, 2020
Zachary Chastain, Senior Digital Strategist at FUEL, a marketing agency in downtown Greenville, SC, has been selected for the inaugural group of GSA Business’s Forty Under 40. This list recognizes…
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Parker District earns Fire Safe South Carolina Community Designation
July 15, 2020
The Parker Fire Department was recently honored with a Fire Safe South Carolina Community Designation. “We are proud to have received this designation,” said Greg Farley, Parker Fire Department’s chief,…
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Greenlink to add six new electric buses to fleet
July 14, 2020
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recently awarded $130 million in grants to 41 recipients, including Greenlink, through its Low- or No-Emission (Low-No) Grant program. The Low-No grant program funds the deployment of transit buses…
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Trystina Lowe joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
July 14, 2020
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Trystina Lowe as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Trysti joins Coldwell Banker Caine from another Upstate firm and first entered the field…
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Zuendt Engineering adds Matthew Violano as Civil Designer
July 14, 2020
Full service civil and structural engineering firm, Zuendt Engineering, has hired Matthew Violano as a Civil Designer for its Greenville location. Violano earned an associate’s degree in Business Association at…
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Countybank Foundation supports Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity
July 14, 2020
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $20,000 to Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity. This donation is part of a five-year plan to donate…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina announces statewide initiative to improve health outcomes through Diabetes Free SC
July 14, 2020
Long before the coronavirus pandemic put a spotlight on health disparities faced by African-Americans, South Carolinians were plagued by the epidemic of diabetes, which also disproportionately affects vulnerable populations. While…
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Former S.C. Department of Revenue Director joins Nexsen Pruet
July 14, 2020
Ray Stevens becomes the 3rd former revenue director to join firm’s state & local tax team. Former Director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR), Ray Stevens has joined the Nexsen Pruet…
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United Community Bank awarded 2020 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts
July 14, 2020
United Community Bank is pleased to have been recognized by the South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) as a 2020 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts award recipient. The…
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New artificial intelligence institute strengthens Clemson University’s abilities in competitive field
July 14, 2020
Clemson University is strengthening its ability to conduct research and offer courses in artificial intelligence, a fast-rising technology that is beginning to revolutionize industries ranging from advanced manufacturing to healthcare.…
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Gov. Henry McMaster invests $2.4 million in historically black colleges and universities
July 14, 2020
Governor McMaster announced that he is allocating $2.4 million from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund to the state’s eight historically black colleges and universities. Originally a recommendation from…
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PC School of Pharmacy enters agreement with Spartanburg Community College
July 14, 2020The Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy (PCSP) has entered into an agreement with Spartanburg Community College (SCC), a partnership that offers students an opportunity into the School and the pharmacy…
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Google announces three new tech skill certificates on Coursera
July 13, 2020
Select Certificate Program Graduates will Receive Apprenticeships at Google Google.org Supporting Initiative with $10 Million in Job Training Grants to Nonprofits Google announced three new Google Career Certificates in high-growth,…
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Caldwell Constructors awarded building contracts for projects in Clemson and Greenville
July 13, 2020
Caldwell Constructors announced they have been recently awarded two exciting contracts with repeat clients including Gastroenterology Associates and Senior Action. Clemson Endoscopy Center at Patrick Square will be the fourth…
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Ellipsis Technologies announces partnership with Convesio
July 13, 2020
Ellipsis Technologies announced a partnership with San Francisco-based Convesio, the premier hosting platform for WordPress site owners and agencies. With this partnership the Ellipsis Human Presence ™ security plugin will…
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GSP installs Clean&Safe Travels PPE vending machines
July 13, 2020
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) has installed two new vending machines to provide air travelers the opportunity to purchase personal protection equipment (PPE) without interrupting their journey. The Clean&Safe Travels vending kiosks offer…
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Neighborhood Housing Corporation chosen as Q3 recipient of FUEL for Good Grant
July 13, 2020FUEL, a marketing agency in downtown Greenville, SC, specializing in branding and marketing solutions, has selected Neighborhood Housing Corporation as the third quarter FUEL for Good Grant recipient. The $10,000…
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I Am Lander: Lander student spreads message of positivity
July 13, 2020
Damion Moragne Spreads Message of Positivity As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, Damion Moragne remains undeterred in his passion for positive messaging. Long before the campus closed in March, the…
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Greenville Technical College offices reopen to help students enroll and succeed
July 13, 2020
Fall Semester classes at Greenville Technical College begin August 24. To help students enroll, many offices have reopened to serve the public face-to-face. Included are admissions, financial aid, testing, the…
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Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy enters agreement with Spartanburg Community College
July 13, 2020
The Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy (PCSP) has entered into an agreement with Spartanburg Community College (SCC), a partnership that offers students an opportunity into the School and the pharmacy…
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Has COVID-19 Opened the Door to Business Fraud?
July 13, 2020
Bauknight, Pietras & Stormer CPA Jessica Kaczor Says “Yes!” Editor’s Note: I recently sat down, virtually of course, with Jessica Kaczor, a business fraud super sleuth and Certified Fraud…
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Interns join Chiropractic Health Center at Sherman College
July 13, 2020Twenty-eight 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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Coldwell Banker Caine names June Circle of Excellence recipients
July 11, 2020
Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from June through the Circle of Excellence program. The Circle of Excellence distinction is awarded to…
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“Rice and Associates” becomes one of Greenville’s top small businesses
July 10, 2020
It’s no secret that small business “Rice and Associates” is on the rise in Greenville. Founded in 2018 the company has expanded with a sub-location in Raleigh, North Carolina and…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes talented summer interns
July 10, 2020
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing firm, is pleased to have Claire Blanchard and Chris Giuliani as interns for the summer. Their addition speaks to Infinity’s continued progression across departments…
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Megan Early-Soppa of Moseley Marcinak Law Group named to GSA Inaugural 40 Under 40 Group
July 10, 2020
Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP announced that attorney Megan Early-Soppa has been named to GSA Business Inaugural 40 Under 40 Group. “We are thrilled to have Megan among other young…
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Gov. Henry McMaster prohibits alcohol sales at bars and restaurants after 11 PM
July 10, 2020
To help reduce the transmission of COVID-19 between young adults in South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster today announced that the sale of alcoholic beverages in all bars and restaurants throughout…
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Lt. Governor Evette named Environmental Champion
July 10, 2020Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Tom Mullikin, board chairman of Global Eco Adventures (GEA), presented the “Environmental Champion” award to S.C. Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, Wed., July 8. The award recognizes…
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Elected officials, state epidemiologist speak on South Carolina’s path forward from pandemic July 16
July 10, 2020
STATEWIDE SOUTH CAROLINA – July 9, 2020 – Three of South Carolina’s leading elected officials will be joined by State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell July 16 at 10 a.m. for…
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SC Institute of Medicine and Public Health announces new Executive Director
July 9, 2020
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) announced the appointment of Maya Pack as its new Executive Director, effective July 1, 2020. IMPH is an independent, nonpartisan,…
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UnitedHealthcare donates nearly $1 Million to nonprofits in South Carolina
July 9, 2020
Funding is part of UnitedHealthcare’s $12.3 million in Empowering Health grants focused on expanding access to care and addressing the social determinants of health for people in underserved communities COLUMBIA,…
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VentureSouth continues investing despite pandemic
July 9, 2020
VentureSouth, one of the largest angel investment groups in the United States, announced its investment activity for the first half of 2020. Despite health and economic challenges brought on by…
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GADC names new officers, adds three to Greenville County’s Economic Development Organization Board
July 8, 2020
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, has named Tom Epting as Chairman of…
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Kate Lupo Fowler joins Crawford Strategy as Executive Communications Liaison
July 8, 2020
Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing and branding agency, welcomes Kate Lupo Fowler as Executive Communications Liaison. In this position, Lupo serves Crawford Strategy founder and CEO, Marion Crawford, in daily…
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Panera Bread kicks off Summer of Wishes campaign to raise funds for Make-A-Wish South Carolina
July 8, 2020
20 participating locations of Panera Bread® across the state are hosting the third annual “Summer of Wishes” campaign. The campaign will run July 1- September 30 in participating South Carolina…
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Students to receive a Logos Academic and Pastoral Library at no cost
July 8, 2020
The tools of a carpenter include the hammer and the level. A pastor’s tools are a curated and well-stocked library. Yet, most pastors enter the ministry without the resources they…
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