Renewable Water Resources among the first wastewater treatment agencies to launch program to track concentration of COVID-19 virus in area wastewater
August 13, 2020
Data analyzed by Clemson University and shared with health and governmental agencies shows significant level of COVID-19 infection in Greenville County residents Renewable Water Resources (ReWa), the non-profit entity responsible…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, local legislative leaders announce PPE investment
August 13, 2020Governor Funds $10 Million Worth of PPE to Safely Open Schools Gov. Henry McMaster was joined today by local legislative leaders and educators at Wateree Elementary School to announce the allocation…
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South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families launches The Dad Facts Campaign
August 13, 2020
The Dad Facts campaign brings attention to a seldom-discussed subject which directly impacts the health, safety and well-being of children, families and communities. Research has shown that father absence can…
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High Spirits Hospitality named Greenville Chamber Small Business of the Month
August 13, 2020
High Spirits Hospitality — the parent company of Liquid Catering, The Old Cigar Warehouse, Bravo1 Protection and High Spirits Events, was honored with the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business…
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Infinity Marketing named one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work
August 13, 2020
Infinity Marketing, an integrated marketing agency, has been named one of The Best Places to Work in South Carolina in 2020 by the SC Chamber of Commerce. “I could not…
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Colliers International represents LowCountry Craft Distribution in leasing ±3,193 square feet of warehouse space
August 13, 2020
Colliers International’s industrial/flex brokerage team members Richard Barrett, MCR and Brannan Hudson represented LowCountry Craft Distribution in the lease of ±3,193 square feet at 197 Ridgeview Center Drive in Duncan,…
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Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC attorneys honored as Legal Elite of the Upstate 2020
August 12, 2020
Seven partners of Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC, along with two firm associates, have been named Greenville Business Magazine’s Legal Elite of the Upstate for the sixth consecutive year. The…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces seventy school districts to receive $10 million in PPE for reopening
August 12, 2020Superintendent Spearman and Local Education Leaders Join School Safety Announcement Gov. Henry McMaster today announced the State of South Carolina will purchase and distribute $10 million worth of personal protective equipment…
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Graycliff Capital’s Caitlin Steelman, CFO, named to inaugural GSA Forty Under 40 List
August 12, 2020
Graycliff Capital Partners, LLC (Graycliff Capital) is pleased to announce that Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Caitlin Steelman is among the elite group of Upstate professionals to be honored in GSA…
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Cyber Academy of South Carolina celebrates Class of 2020
August 12, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC – Cyber Academy of South Carolina (CASC), an online public school, will celebrate the Class of 2020 during a virtual commencement ceremony on Saturday, August 15th. Available to…
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National Land Realty makes 2020 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies
August 12, 2020
Top-Ranked in Land Brokerage Sector for 4th Consecutive Year GREENVILLE, SC – National Land Realty (NLR), the nation’s fastest growing real estate land brokerage company specializing in farm, ranch, country…
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Lander’s College of Business announces new programs
August 12, 2020
Lander University’s College of Business will offer three new degree programs beginning in the fall. In addition to its undergraduate programs in management/marketing, accounting, financial services and healthcare management, the…
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Will Aiken joins Southern First Bank, expanding Southern First credit leadership
August 11, 2020Southern First Bank, the largest bank headquartered in South Carolina, welcomes Will Aiken, who will carry the title of Executive Vice President with the company. Will brings extensive leadership experience…
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51 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys named 2020 “Legal Elite”
August 11, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that 51 of our attorneys have been named 2020 “Legal Elite” by Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly and Charleston Business Magazine. The following attorneys were…
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Greenville Technical College and Phillis Wheatley Community Center open program to help returning citizens
August 11, 2020
Greenville Technical College (GTC) and the Phillis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC) have joined together to open the GTC Returning Citizens Program at the PWCC. The center, housed at PWCC, provides…
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New AC Hotel Greenville, SC appoints general manager and director of sales
August 11, 2020
The AC Hotel Greenville, opening in early 2021 and owned and operated by Auro Hotels, has appointed John Deck as general manager and Else Miller as director of sales. Deck…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names July Circle of Excellence recipients
August 11, 2020
Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from July through the Circle of Excellence program. The Circle of Excellence distinction is awarded to…
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Phoenix Specialty Mfg. Co. expanding operations in Bamberg County
August 11, 2020
More Than $5.5 Million Investment Will Create 35 New Jobs Phoenix Specialty Mfg. Co. (Phoenix Specialty), a leading supplier of custom specialty parts to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the…
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Michelin announces 2021 Road Atlas with featured driving tours for summer and fall getaways
August 11, 2020
As a map publisher and leading mobility company, Michelin is debuting a new road atlas for travelers in North America. The 2021 Road Atlas: USA CANADA MEXICO features exclusive driving tours from the popular Green Guide…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine brokers represent local real estate transactions
August 11, 2020
Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions from the month of July: Sales Spartanburg: Wiley North of Coldwell Banker Commercial…
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Silgan Containers expanding operations in Lancaster County
August 11, 2020
More Than $9.7 Million Investment Will Create 16 New Jobs Silgan Containers, a leading manufacturer of metal food packaging, announced plans to expand operations in Lancaster County. The company’s more…
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Fall semester begins on campus at Presbyterian College
August 11, 2020
Some Presbyterian College students will make face coverings to donate to organizations near the PC campus. Others will create hand sanitizer to use across campus. In the past, PC students…
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National Land Realty and LandGate partner to create nation’s leading land marketplace platform
August 11, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC & DENVER, CO – Greenville, SC based National Land Realty (NLR) and LandGate (LG) out of Denver have announced a strategic partnership to expand services, data intelligence, and…
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FDA approves Guardian Needle, a solution for reducing accidental needle sticks
August 11, 2020
Medical University of South Carolina clinician-innovators targeted the problem of needle-stick injuries during intraoperative monitoring; their invention, a safer needle, is now FDA approved and licensed to Rhythmlink for rollout…
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ScanSource announces agreement to sell Latin America business outside of Brazil to Intcomex
August 10, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC – ScanSource, Inc. announced that it has agreed to sell its products businesses in Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Peru and its Miami-based export operations (the “Latin America business…
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SC Disability Employment Coalition hosts virtual employment workshops – August 27
August 10, 2020
On Wednesday, August 12, from 10 AM to 12 PM, and Thursday, August 27, from 1:30-3:30 PM, the SC Disability Employment Coalition will host a free virtual workshop for individuals…
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Merritt McNeely advances to EVP at Flock and Rally
August 10, 2020
Flock and Rally, the full-service, women-owned creative agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, has promoted Merritt McNeely from VP of marketing to the role of executive vice president (EVP). In…
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Moryah Jackson joins United Community Bank as Vice President, Director of Community Development and Engagement
August 10, 2020
United Community Bank welcomed Moryah Jackson as Vice President, Director of Community Development and Engagement. In this newly created leadership role, Jackson will be responsible for oversight of the bank’s…
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SC banks close $5.7 billion in PPP loans, protect more than 650,000 jobs
August 10, 2020
South Carolina banks participating in the Paycheck Protection Program closed $5.7 billion in loans in a little more than 90 days, assisting in the protection of better than one in…
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Duke Energy, S.C. Chamber of Commerce partner to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19
August 7, 2020
New $100,000 program to offer intense mentoring to 56 small businesses, half of which are owned by minorities and women Online classes will be offered to additional businesses across South…
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Colliers Report: Greenville-Spartanburg retail posts positive absorption amidst pandemic
August 7, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q2-2020 GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG | RETAIL Key Takeaways Due to vacant shop space deliveries overshadowing the positive absorption and ongoing effects of COVID-19 during the second…
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Nichole Moore, C. Dan Joyner, Realtors, earned the Certified Relocation Professional through Worldwide ERC®
August 6, 2020
C. Dan Joyner, Realtors announces Nichole Moore has earned the Certified Relocation Professional (CRP®) designation through Worldwide ERC®, the workforce mobility association. Moore is one of 110 members earning the…
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From journalist to nurse, Jennifer Ebert writes her own success story
August 6, 2020A routine newspaper assignment 30 years ago changed reporter Jennifer Ebert’s life. Covering a story on Self Regional Medical Center’s newest laser surgery in late 1990, Ebert had prepared to…
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SC Council on Competitiveness announces Stephen Astemborski as Director of its SC Aerospace Initiative
August 6, 2020
Seasoned Aerospace and Supply Chain Executive to Lead Initiative While Industry Adapts to New Market Realities The South Carolina Council on Competitiveness named Stephen Astemborski the new Director of SC Aerospace, effective immediately.…
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Tindall Corporation’s Utility Division provides precast bridge for Chestnut Mountain Ranch
August 6, 2020
Tindall Corporation’s Utility Division recently met the opportunity provided by a donor match challenge to supply support beams for a small bridge construction project at Chestnut Mountain Ranch, a Christ-centered…
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Two GaffneyLewis attorneys named to Legal Elite
August 6, 2020
Two attorneys from the law firm of GaffneyLewis, LLC have been included in the 2020 Legal Elite of the Midlands. Attorneys recognized in the publication include: Amy L. Gaffney…
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10x digital awards two digital marketing scholarships
August 6, 2020
10x digital is proud to announce that two students have been awarded digital marketing scholarships to assist with living expenses, books and tuition for the Spring/Summer 2020 10x Digital Marketing…
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Engenius CEO to judge WMA Web Awards
August 6, 2020
Chris Manley, the CEO and co-founder of Upstate web design and digital marketing company Engenius, has been selected to judge the Web Marketing Association’s (WMA) Web Awards for the fourth…
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Unrestricted $5,000 grants to reward eligible S.C. artists
August 5, 2020
S.C. Arts Commission opens applications for FY22 Fellowships Open to artists in visual arts, craft, media production & screenwriting Deadline to apply is Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 Resident South Carolina…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina industrial construction delivers despite the pandemic
August 5, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q2-2020 SOUTH CAROLINA | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways Despite predictions of construction delays, the South Carolina industrial market had 3.01 million square feet of construction completions during…
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Countybank Foundation donates $25,000 to Piedmont Technical College Foundation
August 5, 2020The Countybank Foundation recently donated $25,000 to the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Foundation for the William H. “Billy” O’Dell Upstate Center for Manufacturing Excellence. “We could not be more grateful…
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Lex Reynolds, CEO announces retirement
August 5, 2020
The Reynolds Company, a Greenville-based subsidiary of Itochu International, Inc, announced the retirement of Lex Reynolds, CEO, effective August 31, 2020. Neel Reynolds, currently serving as President, will replace him.…
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ONE gym, located in the heart of downtown Greenville, now open
August 5, 2020
Two local, seasoned fitness coaches open doors to downtown gym specializing in personal training and nutrition coaching Alex Smith (left) and Jason Nutting (right), co-owners of ONE gym, have opened the…
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Scribble Season 2 Launch Party
August 4, 2020
Mark your calendars: Scribble is celebrating a second season of innovators on August 19th! When: August 19, 2020, 5:30P-7:00P What: Scribble Season 2 Launch Party The concept for Scribble started…
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Internal Communication Tips during COVID-19
August 4, 2020
By Jesica Johnson Mackey NP Strategy Effective and regular communication during COVID-19 is a must for any organization. As COVID-19 changes the daily operations of organizations, so should your…
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South Carolina attorney earns prestigious CEPA Designation
August 4, 2020
W. Alex Weatherly, Jr. , an Attorney with Callison Tighe & Robinson, LLC in Columbia, SC receives CEPA Designation and joins international community of business advisors as a member of…
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2020 Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta to be held in late September
August 4, 2020
The Upstate’s popular festival dedicated to the love of tacos and tequila has a date for 2020, and with added health and safety measures. Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta will be…
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RealOp Investments acquires Oates Crossing, a 235K SF Class A office-warehouse portfolio in Charlotte, NC for $31.75M
August 4, 2020
RealOp Investments has expanded its Southeastern footprint with the acquisition of a four building, 234,400-square-foot office-warehouse portfolio located in the flourishing Charlotte MSA. Strategically positioned along I-77, Oates Crossing is…
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South Carolina Federal merges with Spartanburg City Employees Credit Union
August 4, 2020
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is proud to announce its completed merger with Spartanburg City Employees Credit Union following a member vote in June. The financial center located in City…
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Rental, utilities, and mortgage assistance through the Federal CARES Act
August 4, 2020
As a part of the Federal CARES Act, communities around the County received federal funds to assist residents that have been impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic. Greenville County and the…
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