South Carolina Department of Education releases assessment waiver survey for public input
August 25, 2020
Today, the South Carolina Department of Education released an online survey for public input on the requested assessment waiver to the United States Department of Education. As required by the Every Student…
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Bob Jones University Board of Trustees renews President Pettit’s contract
August 25, 2020
Dr. John Lewis, chairman of the Bob Jones University Board of Trustees, announced the renewal of Dr. Steve Pettit’s contract as president of BJU through June 1, 2023. Pettit’s contract…
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Infinity Marketing adds Eldeco Inc. to growing client roster
August 25, 2020
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing firm, welcomes Eldeco Inc. as a new client. The agency is providing a variety of services including social media management, a virtual webcast and…
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Green Cloud Technologies celebrates the fifth time being named to Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies
August 25, 2020
Green Cloud Technologies (“Green Cloud”), a cloud technology solutions provider, was included in Inc. 5000 annual list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. This is Green Cloud’s fifth appearance on…
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Coldwell Banker Caine, Creative Founder and Blue Wall Real Estate announce Bradshaw Commons
August 24, 2020
Featuring six luxury townhomes in downtown Greenville offering ideal urban living Coldwell Banker Caine, Creative Founder (led by Jared Moore), and Blue Wall Real Estate (led by Bogue Wallin), announced…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes experienced Family Law Team, expands services for clients
August 24, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Reid T. Sherard, Shareholder, and Ian G. Conits, Associate, have joined the firm. With the addition of Reid and Ian, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd has expanded…
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Joel H. Jones promoted to ReWa chief operating officer
August 24, 2020
Jones to oversee day-to-day operations at ReWa ReWa announced that Joel H. Jones has been selected to serve as chief operating officer (COO). The COO role is a first-time role…
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City awards CARES Act funds to community partners
August 24, 2020
Earlier this summer, the City of Greenville received over a half-million dollars through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, including $463,903 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)…
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Jim Bannister of Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey recognized among Best Lawyers in America 2021
August 21, 2020
Managing partner of Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, James W. (“Jim”) Bannister has been honored in the 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers in America®. Bannister is being recognized for his legal…
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Gov. Henry McMaster requests that DHEC promptly issue guidance to allow visitation in nursing homes and assisted living facilities
August 21, 2020Governor Henry McMaster today requested, via letter to Chairman Mark Elam, that the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), “promptly issue up-to-date visitation guidelines providing all direction and information…
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Office of Regulatory Staff approves $26.1 million in infrastructure expansion
August 21, 2020As part of the broadband infrastructure component of Act 142 authorized by the South Carolina General Assembly and signed by the Governor on June 25, 2020, the South Carolina Office…
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South Carolina joins national online exchange to expand access to personal protective equipment
August 20, 2020
The spring 2020 collaboration between SCMEP, the SC Hospital Association, the SC Department of Commerce and SCBIO which launched the online South Carolina Emergency Supply Collaborative portal to provide critical…
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Kopis hires Britany Ochalek as Marketing Specialist
August 20, 2020
Greenville software development company Kopis has hired Britany Ochalek as a Marketing Specialist. Ochalek graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2015, where she earned a bachelor’s degree…
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Bill Hall, Founder of Halls Chophouse, passes on
August 20, 2020We were sad to hear of the passing of Bill Hall on August 19th. He was a titan of the restaurant industry and we appreciate the role his restaurants play…
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FUEL accepting grant applications from Greenville non-profits for pro bono services
August 20, 2020
FUEL, a marketing agency in downtown Greenville specializing in digital and traditional marketing, advertising and PR services, is currently accepting applications for its fourth quarter grant program. The FUEL for…
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Downtown programming returns to Spartanburg’s Downtown Cultural District
August 20, 2020Downtown Programming is back for another season. Chapman Cultural Center is excited to announce that the street music series will be returning to the Spartanburg Downtown Cultural District this week…
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Moseley Marcinak Law Group Attorneys named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2021
August 20, 2020
Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP, announced that four attorneys in the firm have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2021. Attorneys recognized in…
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28 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Greenville attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers
August 20, 2020
Statewide, 77 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers in their respective practice areas. GREENVILLE, SC – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide,…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces two nominees to serve on S.C. Department of Transportation Commission
August 19, 2020
Governor Henry McMaster announced two nominees to serve on the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission. Nancy Whitworth of Greenville will serve in an at-large seat left vacant when former…
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Duke Energy plans gradual return to standard business operations while continuing to assist South Carolina customers in need
August 19, 2020
Company provides enhanced flexibility for customers experiencing payment challenges Duke Energy will begin its standard billing and payment practices in South Carolina in the coming weeks, keeping service disconnections for…
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2020 Upstate International Fall foreign language class registration is open
August 19, 2020
Classes taught online and in-person at Upstate International Register today for Foreign Language classes at Upstate International. There are 12 languages to choose from this Fall and 35 classes: American…
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Loctek establishing operations in Clarendon County
August 19, 2020
$5 Million Investment Will Create 10 New Jobs Loctek, a manufacturer of ergonomic solution products, today announced plans to establish operations in Clarendon County. The company’s $5 million investment is…
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Gateway recognized as #1 in “operations excellence” in Southeast
August 19, 2020The value Greenville area residents and businesses have gained from the new I-85/I-385 Interchange since it opened to traffic has just been affirmed with an award of excellence the project…
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Jonathan Brashier appointed as general manager of Hotel Hartness and Village Kitchen
August 19, 2020
Hartness, a new urban village founded by the Hartness family and located in Eastside Greenville on the family’s estate, announced Jonathan Brashier as general manager of Village Kitchen restaurant and…
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JIDA Industrial Solutions, Inc. and Global Trade Logistics establishing operations in Greenville County
August 19, 2020
JIDA Industrial Solutions, Inc. (JIDA), a global enterprise that specializes in intelligent material handling, and its third-party logistics (3PL) subsidiary Global Trade Logistics (GTL), today announced plans to establish operations…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces two nominees to serve on S.C. Department of Transportation Commission
August 19, 2020Governor Henry McMaster today announced two nominees to serve on the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission. Nancy Whitworth of Greenville will serve in an at-large seat left vacant when…
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YWCA Greater Charleston’s What Women Bring event goes virtual, opens for registration
August 19, 2020
In May 2018, YWCA Greater Charleston put on its first annual What Women Bring event celebrating women in business, community, and culture across South Carolina. The inaugural event, an awards…
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Abacus Planning Group named to Financial Times 300 Top Registered Investment Advisers
August 18, 2020
Abacus Planning Group announced it has been named, once again, to the 2020 edition of the Financial Times 300 Top Registered Investment Advisers. The list recognizes top independent RIA firms…
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Sylvan Learning Centers providing Back to School packets and resource material
August 18, 2020
To help ease student’s adjustment to virtual schooling or e-learning, Sylvan Learning Center has created elementary, middle and high school activities packets. Customized for each age group, the free preparation…
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Employer Summit to close disability employment gap
August 18, 2020
South Carolina businesses and human resource professionals will be gathering online in October to learn how to close the disability employment gap and build a disability-inclusive workforce. The Employer Summit,…
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Agencies launch statewide, Spanish-language mental health & addiction support line
August 18, 2020
Expanding the SC-HOPES support line initiative, the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) and South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services have added a dedicated, toll-free…
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U.S. Department of Education awards Fulbright-Hays grant to support global learning and engagement
August 18, 2020
The U.S. Department of Education awarded a Fulbright-Hays Group Project Abroad Grant to two educators at Clemson University to further build global service-learning and engagement opportunities in India for students…
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Original Six Foundation announces new programming across the state
August 18, 2020
Partnership with Bojangles, the Carolina Panthers, and the Longleaf Fund Focuses on Early Childhood Literacy The Original Six Foundation (O6 Foundation) announced it will assume leadership of the My First…
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KRA Operations, LLC establishing operations in Newberry County
August 18, 2020$11.5 Million Investment to Create 57 New Jobs KRA Operations, LLC, a subsidiary of South Korean-based Kirin Precision Co., Ltd, is establishing its first U.S. operations in Newberry County. The…
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Crawford Strategy welcomes Pamela Searby as staff accountant
August 18, 2020
Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing and branding agency, recently added Pamela Searby as staff accountant. In this administrative position, Searby is responsible for oversight of accounting procedures, helping to ensure…
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More SC residents now have access to SC Thrive’s rent assistance program
August 18, 2020
SC Thrive offers immediate relief for South Carolina residents still struggling to pay rent during the Coronavirus pandemic. The organization is now accepting Rental Assistance Program applications from households that previously…
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Top SC business executives share secrets to successfully weathering COVID-19 in August 25 webinar
August 18, 2020
Top executives from five of the Palmetto State’s leading life sciences organizations will share how they have found opportunity by pivoting, product adjustment, service expansion and partnering to overcome the…
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Tax tips for emergency preparedness: securing your tax records
August 18, 2020
With the height of South Carolina’s hurricane season approaching, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) offers tips to help you keep your tax records safe in the event of…
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Infinity Marketing promotes two media team members
August 18, 2020
Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing agency in the Upstate, recently promoted Kendall Nicholson to Senior Media Specialist and Madi Kwiatkowski to Media Buyer, further advancing the firm’s department expertise. “We…
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Julie Eddy of Greenville Technical College named to Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Board of Examiners for 2020
August 18, 2020
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology has named Julie Eddy, business process analyst at Greenville Technical College, to the board of examiners for the 2020…
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The law offices of John M. Mussetto moves to new Pettigru office
August 17, 2020
Firm plans to lease the full second floor office space to a single-use tenant The Law Offices of John M. Mussetto announces its recent move to 401 Pettigru St., Greenville,…
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United Community Bank Promotes Lisa Shelnutt to Commercial Real Estate Division Manager
August 17, 2020
United Community Bank announced the promotion of Lisa Shelnutt to Commercial Real Estate Division Manager. In this expanded role, Shelnutt will manage all Commercial Real Estate efforts throughout the bank’s…
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South Carolina’s Energy Office launches Energy Saver Tool and website
August 17, 2020New Energy Saver Tool and website provides central location for energy-saving programs The South Carolina Energy Office, housed within the Office of Regulatory Staff, has launched a new online Energy…
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Ryan Beasley named to Legal Elite of the Upstate
August 17, 2020
Ryan Beasley has been named a Legal Elite of the Upstate for 2020 in the Criminal Law category. A South Carolina native, Beasley graduated from Wofford College and then earned…
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InnoVision Awards Forum “Leading Beyond the Crisis” webinar series features Van Robotics – August 20
August 17, 2020Webinar Series – August 20 InnoVision Awards, a South Carolina-based organization that has focused on recognizing innovative SC companies for more than 20 years, is continuing its summer webinar series…
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Greenville based software company Kopis named to Inc. 5000 list for second time
August 14, 2020
One of South Carolina’s technology leaders has earned its second consecutive ranking on the Inc. 5000 list. Kopis was ranked 2,901 on the list – up from 3,001 last year.…
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Bon Secours celebrates opening of eighth AFC Urgent Care location
August 14, 2020
New location to open on Haywood Road on August 19 Bon Secours St. Francis Health System plans to expand its AFC Urgent Care Bon Secours sites to include a new…
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Duke Energy provides $200,000 in grants to support 18 organizations focused on social justice, racial equity in South Carolina
August 14, 2020
The Duke Energy Foundation announced the recipients of $200,000 in employee-directed grants to nonprofit organizations in South Carolina committed to social justice and racial equity, part of an overall $1…
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Fourteen college students join Northwestern Mutual’s nationally recognized internship program
August 14, 2020
Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial services firm, has selected fourteen college seniors to gain valuable financial planning experience in the firm’s nationally recognized internship program in Greenville, Spartanburg and Asheville…
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DHEC data shows that wearing face masks works
August 13, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released new data today that indicates local mask ordinances are helping to slow the spread of COVID-19. “This new data…
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