JUSTICE Act introduced in United States Senate
June 17, 2020
Addresses Police Reform, Accountability and Transparency Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), John Cornyn (R-TX), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), James Lankford…
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Bon Secours becomes first health system in Greenville to deploy LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robots
June 17, 2020
As healthcare facilities look to curb the potential spread of COVID-19 and further protect patients and staff, Bon Secours St. Francis Health System has taken a leap into the future…
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South Carolina begins reporting probable cases and deaths
June 17, 2020
This week, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is beginning to report probable cases and probable deaths in regard to COVID-19. This makes South Carolina the 23rd state…
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April housing market trend continues throughout May
June 17, 2020
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) released its May 2020 market data. The statewide reports indicate a continuation of April activity — waning inventory due to high demand, resulting in an up-tick…
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Balmer Foundation awards $155,000 to Spartanburg arts organizations
June 17, 2020
Chapman Cultural Center is pleased and honored to announce Spartanburg’s leading cultural organizations received $155,000 in emergency funding support from the Balmer Foundation. Through this gift, $130,000 went towards funding…
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Earnnest now available throughout Michigan and Northern Indiana
June 17, 2020Earnnest, the largest digital earnest money service in the U.S., recently announced the availability of its platform in all 47 locations of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate, Northern Indiana…
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Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette issues “2020 Census Day of Action Challenge”
June 17, 2020
Evette Calls for 10,000 S.C. Households to Complete Census Today COLUMBIA, S.C. – Lt. Governor Pamela S. Evette was joined today by S.C. Complete Count Committee stakeholders to issue the “2020…
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2020 “GroundBreakers” honored for positively impacting the Carolinas Construction industry
June 17, 2020
GroundBreak Carolinas, an organization focused on connecting design, construction, economic development, and commercial real estate communities, announced the winners of its 2020 GroundBreaker Awards. This annual awards program recognizes individuals…
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Statement from Governor Henry McMaster
June 17, 2020
Gov. Henry McMaster released the following statement on the 5th Anniversary of the shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church: “Five years ago, we lost nine beautiful souls at Mother Emanuel and…
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SCRA announces new Industry Partnership Fund position
June 17, 2020
The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) has announced that Andy Olsen was named Business Development Manager on June 1st. The Business Development Manager role is a new one solely focused…
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Eaton expanding operations in Greenwood County
June 17, 2020
Investment Will Create 30 New Jobs Eaton, a global leader in power management technologies and services, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenwood County. Eaton’s investment will create 30…
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City cancels Wells Fargo Red, White and Blue festival
June 16, 2020
City officials have canceled the annual Wells Fargo Red, White and Blue festival scheduled for July 4. The festival had already been pared down to the fireworks show, but a…
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InnoVision 2020 call for nominations
June 16, 2020
InnoVision will continue to highlight, promote and honor SC Innovators in 2020. This year, more than ever, it seems appropriate to recognize and celebrate South Carolina innovation. Companies, not-for-profits, and…
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McDonnell and Associates, PA celebrates seventeen years
June 16, 2020
McDonnell and Associates, PA, a general practice law firm focusing on real estate law, title development, and settlement services, is proud to announce and celebrate its 17th anniversary. McDonnell and…
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Greenville County adding first major Class A business park in over a decade
June 16, 2020
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, announced a positive economic outlook accented by…
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Tax tips for newlyweds in South Carolina
June 16, 2020
While your wedding plans may have changed this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, however you get married carries tax changes you should consider before walking down the aisle. The…
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Ross Stores, Inc. expanding distribution operations in York County
June 16, 2020
$68 Million Investment to Create 700 New Jobs Ross Stores, Inc. (Ross), a leading off-price apparel and home fashion company in the United States, plans to expand its distribution and…
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Graham announces $34.6 million grant to support Carolina Panthers development
June 16, 2020
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) announced the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) received a nearly $40 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. SCDOT will construct a…
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State, national leaders weigh in June 23rd on securing South Carolina’s future post-COVID in free public forum – June 23
June 16, 2020
Four leaders from the Palmetto State will be joined by a national expert on Infectious Disease June 23 at 10 a.m. for a free webinar discussion on leadership strategies to…
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Immedion hires Sheldon Pettigrew as Account Manager for Greenville
June 16, 2020
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of technology services, announced the hiring of Sheldon Pettigrew as Account Manager for their Greenville location. In her new role, Sheldon will work to ensure…
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2020 UI summer foreign language classes: taught online or in-house
June 16, 2020
Language classes are open for registration at Upstate International. Here are the 14 opportunities for language learning this summer: American Sign Language, Chinese, Croatian, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian,…
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Liberty Fellows receive funding from McNulty Foundation for COVID-19 response
June 16, 2020Five Liberty Fellows have received a total of $35,000 from the McNulty Foundation’s Global Response Fund to support COVID-19 response efforts serving vulnerable communities. Matthew Alexander, founder and CEO of…
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Clemson Trustees approve Honors College name change; request authority to restore original name of Tillman Hall
June 15, 2020
The Clemson University Board of Trustees today approved changing the name of the University’s Honors College to the Clemson University Honors College, effective immediately. The college has been named the…
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Comment on infill development
June 15, 2020
In August 2014, City Council adopted a series of development standards and guidelines to address an upsurge in new residential construction, renovations and additions taking place in several established neighborhoods…
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AnMed Health allows support persons with patients
June 15, 2020
In light of the important role that support persons play in our patients’ care and overall wellbeing, AnMed Health will resume limited visitation for inpatients beginning Monday. Exceptions will continue…
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City seeking public input on residential infill development
June 15, 2020
In August 2014, City Council adopted a series of development standards and guidelines to address an upsurge in new residential construction, renovations and additions taking place in several established neighborhoods in…
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Public invited to virtual open house for GVL2040
June 15, 2020
The City of Greenville is hosting its fourth open house for GVL2040, the City’s comprehensive planning process, June 15 – 19. Unlike the previous three open house events, the fourth…
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South Carolina announces latest COVID-19 update (June 15, 2020)
June 15, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 582 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and 2 additional deaths. This brings the total number of…
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Colliers Report: First half 2020 net lease sector volume slows due to Coronavirus restrictions
June 15, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q1-2020 SOUTH CAROLINA | SINGLE TENANT NET LEASE COVID-19 restrictions allow some retailers an opportunity to revamp their operations Sales Recap: H2 2009-H1 2020 Since the…
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Cindy Crick forms new law firm
June 15, 2020
Cindy Crick, a former assistant solicitor in Spartanburg and former Chief of Staff for Congressman Trey Gowdy, has formed a new law firm. Cindy Crick Law’s primary practice areas include…
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Elmore Goldsmith growing and continuing to serve the construction industry
June 15, 2020
Elmore Goldsmith announces the addition of two named partners and one new associate. Bryan Kelley, who has practiced with the firm since 2009, has been recognized as a named…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes 36 educators in SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program
June 15, 2020
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognized the first cohort of 36 educators who have qualified to become South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teachers. Launched in January of this year, the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster declares new State of Emergency, lifts restrictions on bowling alleys, retail capacity restraints
June 12, 2020AccelerateSC Provides Extensive Guidelines on Re-Openings Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2020-40, which declares a new state of emergency, allows bowling alleys to open immediately, and lifts restrictions…
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Clemson Trustees approve Honors College name change
June 12, 2020
The Clemson University Board of Trustees approved changing the name of the University’s Honors College to the Clemson University Honors College, effective immediately. The college has been named the Calhoun…
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Hamid Mohsseni appointed to Tri-County Technical College’s Commission
June 11, 2020
Hamid R. Mohsseni of Anderson has been appointed to Tri-County Technical College’s Commission, the nine-member governing board of the College. Governor Henry McMaster appointed Mohsseni to the Commission, effective in…
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Hughes Agency adds two to team
June 11, 2020Hughes Agency announced the addition of Kate Little as senior account director and Anna Catherine Miller as senior account executive. Previously residing in New York City, Little served as vice…
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AnMed Health offers free COVID-19 community testing
June 11, 2020
AnMed Health has partnered with the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and others to make free community testing available to those…
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Spartanburg County to host 2021 NCAA Division II and Division III Cross Country Southeastern Regionals
June 11, 2020
The Spartanburg Convention & Visitors Bureau, Milliken & Company and Converse College are partnering with Limestone College and Conference Carolinas to host the NCAA Division II and Division III Cross…
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Charter invests $10 million dollars to support Black and other minority-owned small businesses in underserved communities
June 11, 2020
Charter Communications, Inc. announced the company will invest $10 million in partnership with both the National Urban League (NUL) and National Action Network (NAN) to support Black and other minority-owned…
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Lima One Capital expands national sales team
June 11, 2020
Lima One Capital, the nation’s premier lender for real estate investors, recently made four new additions to its growing national sales team. As the country comes back to life, real…
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Greyson Furnas joins Colliers International as Brokerage Associate in Spartanburg
June 11, 2020
Colliers International | South Carolina welcomes Greyson Furnas to its team in Spartanburg as a Brokerage Associate. In this role, Greyson will represent both landlords and tenants in the leasing…
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Infinity Marketing honored with seven Telly Awards
June 11, 2020
Infinity Marketing, a full-service integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, won seven awards in the 2020 Telly Awards competition for various client video projects. This is the largest number of…
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Ronda Redding joins the Simpsonville office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
June 11, 2020
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Ronda Redding has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. Redding recently moved to the Upstate from California where…
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Len Scruggs joins the Spartanburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
June 11, 2020
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Len Scruggs has joined the company’s Spartanburg office as a sales associate. Len is a lifelong resident of Upstate South Carolina.…
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Gov. Henry McMaster releases proposal for CARES Act funds
June 10, 2020Governor Henry McMaster today released his recommendations to the South Carolina General Assembly for how the state’s share of federal CARES Act funds should be invested. The governor’s proposal comes…
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Sherman College publications, communications receive national recognition
June 10, 2020Four of Sherman College’s key marketing and communications projects have been recognized at the national level, taking home second place and honorable mention prizes in the National Federation of Press…
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CH Mueller Inc. renews lease of 114,400 square feet at Caliber Ridge in Greer, South Carolina
June 10, 2020
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce CH Mueller Inc. has renewed their lease of 114,400 square feet of industrial space at 130 Caliber Ridge in Greer, South…
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MAKO Medical’s new patient portal offers “real time” COVID-19 test results
June 10, 2020As employers in South Carolina and across the United States continue to reopen for business, they are looking for effective and time efficient ways to make sure their employees remain…
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McClancy Seasoning expanding operations in Lancaster County
June 9, 2020
More Than $9.4 Million Investment to Create 108 New Jobs McClancy Seasoning, a leading food product innovation and manufacturing company, announced plans to expand its Lancaster County operations. The investment…
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Power lineworker training program to meet workforce demands
June 9, 2020
The SC Technical College System Foundation awarded Tri-County Technical College a second year of funding from a $1 million Duke Energy grant to expand its power lineworker training program to…
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