S.C. Lt. Governor Pamela Evette, area hospital leaders join The Blood Connection in event to increase convalescent plasma donations to treat COVID-19 patients
October 29, 2020
Evette donated plasma on-site to demonstrate the ease of process As part of its recently launched “Turn Positive into a Positive” campaign to secure badly needed convalescent plasma donations, The…
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Carolina Moves Real Estate and Property Management acquires 4M Property Management and Daniel Madison
October 29, 2020Carolina Moves is excited to announce the recent acquisition of 4M Property Management and the addition of Daniel Madison to the Carolina Moves Property Management team. With this merger, Carolina…
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Beneficiary Designations: Why your Will and Trusts Aren’t Enough
October 29, 2020
By Anne Marie E. Ashworth, CFP® When developing a comprehensive estate plan, it is critical to understand which, if any, of your assets have (or could have) a beneficiary designated.…
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A M King begins construction on cold distribution center for Combs Wholesale Produce
October 29, 2020
Carolinas-based A M King, an Integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has begun construction of a USDA-certified, greenfield cold distribution facility for Combs Wholesale Produce Company…
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Valerie Miller of Marchant Real Estate receives prestigious CRS designation
October 29, 2020
Valerie Miller of Marchant Real Estate’s Valerie Miller + Partners team is striving to make a tangible difference in the lives of her clients within the Upstate. Valerie Miller +…
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Safer Upstate Discover Committee releases recommendations
October 29, 2020
Following a series of four meetings convened through Ten at the Top (TATT), the Creating a Safer Upstate Discovery Committee has announced a series of recommendations designed to promote collaboration…
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10 trivia questions to test your election knowledge
October 29, 2020
Have you ever wondered why presidential elections are held on a Tuesday? Or the reason why the Republican party symbol is an elephant and the Democratic party symbol is a…
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Howard Hanna Real Estate Services partners with Earnnest to offer agents fully digital earnest money payments
October 29, 2020
More than 11,000 Howard Hanna sales associates now have access to Earnnest’s industry-leading tool Earnnest, the largest digital earnest money service in the U.S., today announced it has partnered with…
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Brewer Renewables establishing operations in Orangeburg County, SC
October 29, 2020
Brewer Renewables, a subsidiary of Seahorse Capital, announced plans to establish operations in Orangeburg County. The company is investing $85 million into the new operations. Founded in 2019, Brewer Renewables…
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Greenville-based Graycliff Capital adds to residential holdings with acquisition of Lullwater at Riverwood near Augusta
October 29, 2020
Greenville-based Graycliff Capital Partners, LLC, a leading developer/owner in the multi-family sector, has acquired Lullwater at Riverwood, a well-maintained, Class-A, gated apartment community in Evans, Georgia – voted Money magazine’s…
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South Carolina Department of Education launches new statewide program to engage students and families
October 28, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced a new program that will support students who need help navigating the challenges of COVID-19 learning environments. The ENGAGE South Carolina program will…
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VentureSouth recognized as a Top 10 angel group in North America
October 28, 2020
VentureSouth announced that it has been recognized as one of the top 10 angel investment groups in North America for the 3rd time. The ranking comes from the Angel Capital…
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Join Greenville’s Nonprofit leaders on November 12 as they Socialize and Mobilize for 2021
October 28, 2020
Shine the Light Nonprofit Forums, in partnership with the NonProfit Alliance announces its first-ever Virtual Socialize and Mobilize event on November 12 at 11:00 am. This free event is an…
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Countybank Foundation donates $1,000 to Gateway
October 28, 2020
The Countybank Foundation recently donated $1,000 to Gateway, a Clubhouse Model rehabilitation program. Marko Huttunen, Vice President of Professional and Executive Banking for Countybank, presented the check on behalf of…
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Promoting Personal Finance Education Through Collaboration
October 28, 2020By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis and Jim Morris, CEO of SC Economics Personal finance education has never been more relevant than it is today in the COVID-19 era. The…
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Greenville Women Giving $50,000 grant applications open Nov. 1
October 28, 2020
Greenville Women Giving will begin accepting applications for its current season of granting beginning November 1. All GWG grants awarded this year will be in the amount of $50,000 and…
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Newly named Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities casts wide net
October 27, 2020Furman University has announced the Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities, a hub composed of three centers aimed at addressing sustainability solutions across education, research and leadership. Formerly known as the…
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Dockside Logistics establishing operations in Dorchester County
October 27, 2020
$8.5 Million Investment Will Create 26 New Jobs Dockside Logistics, a leading warehousing and distribution company, announced plans to establish operations in Dorchester County. The $8.5 million investment will create…
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The Cliffs sees record sales and demand during third quarter
October 27, 2020
The Cliffs announced that real estate sales by Cliffs Realty and Walnut Cove Realty totaled $144,349,168 from January 1st through the third quarter of 2020. This represents 190 transactions and…
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United Ministries receives $75,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation
October 27, 2020
United Ministries is honored to be a recipient of a $75,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation (TLLF) for a second year in a row. The Leon Levine Foundation supports…
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Colliers Report: Home improvement and discount stores are active in the Greenville-Spartanburg market
October 27, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q3-2020 GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG | RETAIL Key Takeaways Greenville-Spartanburg retail shops posted minimal activity this quarter; the overall vacancy rate increased marginally to 10.92%. Fast casual restaurant facilities…
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Tri-County Technical College and Arthrex sign first youth apprentice
October 27, 2020
The SC Upstate Regional Youth Apprenticeship at Tri-County Technical College formally launched today with the signing of the program’s first youth apprentice. Sixteen-year-old Austin Shingleton of Anderson will attend classes…
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Marchant Real Estate welcomes four new agents
October 27, 2020
In its commitment to the Upstate community as a leader within the real estate industry, Marchant Real Estate announced the addition of four new agents: Laura Marchant Williams, Landon Moorehead,…
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South Carolina firefighters deliver 200 opioid antidotes in effort to prevent overdoses and save lives
October 27, 2020
Firefighters administering opioid overdose antidotes are having a significant impact in the battle against opioid overdose deaths in South Carolina, reaching a milestone number of 200 naloxone administrations for suspected…
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Continental Tire the Americas, LLC expanding headquarters in Lancaster County
October 27, 2020
Company Investing More Than $20 Million into the Expansion Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (Continental), a manufacturer and distributer of premium tires, today announced plans to expand the company’s Lancaster…
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Parker District Fire Department brings fire safety program to public schools
October 27, 2020
To help raise awareness for fire safety, Parker District firefighters visited Alexander, Cherrydale, Duncan-Chapel, Hollis, Monaview, and Welcome Elementary Schools as part of Fire Prevention Week. The focus was “Serve…
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Lifoam Industries awarded multiple patents for manufacturing of a bio-based alternative to EPS packaging
October 27, 2020
Lifoam Industries, LLC (Lifoam), a business segment and subsidiary of LifeMade Products LLC (LifeMade), has been awarded multiple patents for making and molding an entirely new type of bio-based bead…
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Presbyterian College awarded $500,000 to fund biomedical research
October 27, 2020
Presbyterian College is one of only 15 primarily undergraduate institutions in South Carolina to be awarded a grant supporting biomedical research. The $500,000 award from the National Institutes of Health…
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Southern First reports results for third quarter 2020
October 27, 2020
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three- and nine-month period ended September 30, 2020. “I am proud…
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Compassionate Communication
October 27, 2020
By Kara Gormley Meador NP Strategy While my home base is no longer a cubical inside a television newsroom where eight monitors blast shows from all of the major…
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Infinity Marketing promotes two to senior management positions
October 27, 2020
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, recently promoted Katie Disper to Senior Integrated Marketing Manager and Meghan Dimas to Senior Manager of Analytics and Insights. “Both…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation hosts Bingo Bash on Nov 8th at Carolina Bauernhaus in West End Village
October 27, 2020
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs for individuals with disabilities, is hosting a free outdoor event at Carolina Bauernhaus in Greenville on…
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Spartanburg Community College honors 2020 Wall of Fame Inductees
October 26, 2020
Spartanburg Community College honored four Upstate leaders for distinguished service and contributions to the College at the Wall of Fame induction on Thursday, October 22. Held annually, this year’s inductees…
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Walker & Whiteside’s Ronny Gillespie receives national recognition as instructor for Skilled Trades and Technical Training
October 23, 2020
The Upstate South Carolina Electrical Apprenticeship Program announced that one of its instructors – Ronny Gillespie, adjunct instructor for Greenville Technical College’s Skilled Trades and Technical Training – was nationally…
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RSVP Carolinas poised to celebrate 20-year anniversary
October 23, 2020
An upcoming 20th business anniversary, a new home base for the company, and a strong growth plan have recently brought RSVP Carolinas providers Greg and Nancy Kilgore to Greenville. Poised…
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Auro Hotels announces the opening of Juniper
October 23, 2020
Auro Hotels, announced Juniper, the 16,000 square-foot immersive rooftop space located on top of AC Hotel Greenville. A destination for drinks and dining and opening early next year, Juniper will…
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Terminix warns about COVID-19 effects on rodent Behavior
October 22, 2020
While the cooler temperatures of fall and winter typically increase the number of rodent infestations, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and lack of primary food sources are also impacting the behavior…
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DHEC, UofSC, to lead year-long initiative to evaluate COVID-19 infection and immunity over time
October 22, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the University of South Carolina (UofSC) are leading an extensive initiative to fortify the state’s response to COVID-19. This science-guided,…
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USDA invests $62 million in rural South Carolina electric infrastructure
October 22, 2020
Highlights Record Investments in FY 2020 Investments to Benefit 1.4 Million Rural Residents and Businesses in 25 States U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that the U.S. Department…
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World Acceptance Corporation reports fiscal 2021 second quarter results
October 22, 2020Second quarter highlights: Net income of $13.4 million, a 433.1% increase from $2.5 million in same quarter prior year Net income per diluted share of $1.96, a 538.0% increase from…
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Over $330,000 raised in Michelin’s Virtual Charity Golf Tournament
October 22, 2020
Michelin hosts virtual fundraiser to benefit 10 charity partners Over $9 million raised through Michelin’s annual charity golf tournament over the past 31 years Michelin North America, Inc., has raised…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes two new Media Coordinators
October 22, 2020
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is pleased to add Mikaela Duchnak and Dorien Dickey to the team as Media Coordinators. The Media Department continues to…
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Colliers Report: Strong year-end expected in Greenville-Spartanburg as pandemic heightens demand for industrial
October 22, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q3-2020 GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways The Greenville-Spartanburg industrial market absorbed 1.04 million square feet, decreasing the third quarter’s vacancy rate to 6.64%. The pandemic has…
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Sylvan Learning providing discount on Homework Support until election day
October 22, 2020
Sylvan Learning Center locations across the Upstate are providing discounts on their Homework Support package until Election Day. Sylvan’s Homework Support is led by certified teachers, who already have an…
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Legacy of Lander softball player continues through scholarship
October 21, 2020
The question isn’t what Kariana Elise Smith accomplished in her 23 years of life. The question is: What didn’t she accomplish? The Lander University alumna, whose memory lives through the…
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United Community Banks, Inc. reports third quarter results
October 21, 2020United Community Banks, Inc. reported third quarter financial results, including solid year-over-year loan and deposit growth and record operating efficiency. United delivered net income of $47.6 million and pre-tax pre-provision…
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First Community Corporation announces third quarter results and cash dividend
October 21, 2020First Community Corporation (Nasdaq: FCCO), the holding company for First Community Bank, reported net income for the third quarter of 2020 of $2.652 million as compared to $2.898 million in the third quarter of…
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Ross Dress for Less to open a new store in Easley
October 21, 2020
Ross Dress for Less® (“Ross”) will open a new store in Easley on October 24, 2020. The 22,000 square foot store is located in Town & Country Shopping Center, southeast corner of Calhoun Memorial…
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Stanley G. Mays reappointed to Greenville Airport Commission
October 21, 2020
Stanley G. Mays has been reappointed to the Greenville Airport Commission (GAC) by Greenville County Council to serve an additional three-year term. Mays currently serves as Chairman of the Commission. The GAC…
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Greenville’s Poinsett Club named “Platinum Club of America”
October 21, 2020
Club Leaders Forum — the premier consulting source of the private club industry — recently announced that The Poinsett Club, one of the Greenville area’s oldest and most recognizable clubs,…
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