VentureSouth leads investment in Altis Biosystems
July 27, 2020
VentureSouth announced that it has led the oversubscribed $3.1 million Series Seed investment round for Altis Biosystems, a Chapel Hill, NC-based biotechnology company. Altis Biosystems makes drug discovery faster, cheaper,…
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RealOp Investments adds key industrial site in Memphis
July 27, 2020
Under RealOp Investment’s new ownership, the property will provide 817,274 square feet of newly renovated and rebranded industrial space RealOp Investments has acquired an 817,274-square-foot bulk warehouse industrial space in…
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Rebuild Upstate awarded $30,000 to preserve homes for rural veterans
July 27, 2020
Veterans and their families in rural communities will have better lives thanks to The Home Depot Foundation and the Housing Assistance Council and their efforts to build and preserve safe…
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Rural arts and culture initiative expands to 15 counties
July 27, 2020
Addressing local issues with S.C. Arts Commission program Across South Carolina, an initiative called The Art of Community: Rural SC has taken root, creating new networks, community engagement, partnerships and…
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ScanSource initiates $30 million expense reduction plan
July 27, 2020
Reports preliminary fourth quarter fiscal year 2020 net sales Hosts investor conference call today, 7/23/20, at 5:00 pm ET ScanSource, Inc., a leading provider of technology products and solutions, announced…
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SCRA announces July funded and accepted companies
July 23, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced the recent acceptance of two new Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, and one Client Company receiving an Acceleration Grant. SC Launch…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on U.S. Court of Appeals Electoral College Ruling
July 23, 2020Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement regarding this week’s decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirming the constitutionality of South Carolina’s method of appointing presidential electors to…
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Kopis named as one of the Best Places to work in South Carolina
July 23, 2020
Leading software developer Kopis has earned a spot on the 2020 list of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. This annual program was created by SC Biz News…
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Countybank approves more than $61 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans
July 23, 2020
Countybank has taken a significant leadership role in helping Upstate businesses deal with the financial implications of the COVID-19 crisis by approving more than $61 million in Paycheck Protection Program…
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Why Stakeholder Engagement Matters
July 22, 2020
By Jean Cecil Frick NP Strategy I’ve long been a fan of the insights of author Seth Godin. Last week, one of his blog posts spoke to me: I…
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Lander alumnus examines critical role of EMS in nation’s lifeline
July 22, 2020
An article in the July issue of the “Domestic Preparedness Journal,” written by Lander alumnus Ron Cain, addresses the role of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the nation’s Healthcare and…
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Rosen Hagood attorney, Andrew Gowdown, joins board of Brain Injury Association of South Carolina
July 22, 2020
The law firm of Rosen Hagood announced that partner Andrew Gowdown has joined the board of directors of the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC). An attorney with years…
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United Community Banks, Inc. reports second quarter results
July 22, 2020
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (United) reported second quarter financial results, with record year-over-year loan and deposit growth. United delivered net income of $25.1 million and pre-tax pre-provision income…
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The Cliffs announces Connor Roy as Head Golf Professional at The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards and Gayle Starke as Member Services Director at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
July 22, 2020The Cliffs is delighted to announce Connor Roy as the new head golf professional at The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards and Gayle Starke as the new member services director at…
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The 16th Annual Reedy River Duck Derby announces winners of virtual event
July 21, 2020
Despite the setbacks of a challenging year, the Reedy River Duck Derby made a splash for the 16th year in a row. In May, the Rotary Club of the Reedy…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School awarded an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Grant
July 21, 2020
Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) has been awarded a $231,573.00 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Grant to continue to equip students with employable skills and credentials immediately upon graduation. GTCHS…
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Five of the SC7
July 21, 2020The SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition led by S.C. Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin passed through the Midlands last week during their month-long, 500-mile, 90 to 100-plus degree heat trek…
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Eldeco names Joel Langhals as President
July 21, 2020
Eldeco Inc., an industry leader in electrical design and construction, announced that Joel Langhals has accepted the position as President of Eldeco. Langhals, previously the Vice President of Charleston operations…
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Prepare girls for kindergarten with Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands virtual events series
July 21, 2020
Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) are launching a free “Make New Friends” virtual event series to ensure that all girls are prepared to start…
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Tri-County’s RN/LPN NCLEX scores surpass state, national pass rates
July 21, 2020
Students in Tri-County Technical College’s associate degree nursing and practical nursing programs continue their status of surpassing state and national pass rates on the state certification exam – amid the…
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Crawford Strategy welcomes Jane Finney Hall as Account Director
July 21, 2020
Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing and branding agency, recently welcomed industry veteran Jane Finney Hall as Account Director. In this newly created role, she will lead the development of integrated…
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Floyd Elliott joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg
July 21, 2020
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Floyd Elliott as a residential sales agent to its Spartanburg office. Floyd joins Coldwell Banker Caine from another Upstate firm where he lives by the…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine brokers represent local real estate transactions
July 20, 2020
Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions from the month of June: Sales Piedmont: Sammy DuBose and David Sigmon, CCIM,…
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SC Ports remains resilient at start of FY21
July 20, 2020
S.C. Ports Authority finished fiscal year 2020 with relatively steady volumes compared to fiscal year 2019 despite impacts from the global pandemic. The first seven months of the fiscal year —…
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PalmettoPride commercial named Telly Award winner
July 20, 2020
PalmettoPride announced its “PICKENS COUNTY VOLUNTEER” commercial has been named Silver Telly winner in the 41st Annual Telly Awards. The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all…
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Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative announces amount raised for charity through Blue Ridge Fest
July 20, 2020
Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative announced the distribution of $144,000 to 12 local non-profit organizations in Greenville, Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties through Blue Ridge Fest despite its cancellation due to…
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Walmart selects Dorchester County as site for new distribution center
July 20, 2020
$220 Million Investment Creating More Than 1,000 New Jobs Walmart has announced plans to build a $220 million distribution center in Dorchester County, near Ridgeville, South Carolina. The announcement was…
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Gov. Henry McMaster creates Safe Access to Flexible Education (SAFE) Grants
July 20, 2020
This morning, Governor Henry McMaster announced the creation of the Safe Access to Flexible Education (SAFE) Grants at Hampton Park Christian School. These one-time, needs-based grants of up to $6,500…
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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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