United Community Bank welcomes Bob Brown as Chief Information Security Officer
July 6, 2020
United Community Bank has announced the addition of Bob Brown as Chief Information Security Officer. Bob, who has more than two decades of experience managing business technologies, will now work…
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SCHB Self Insurers Fund announces Weston R. Griffeth as Administrator
July 2, 2020
SCHB Self Insurers Fund (SCHBSIF), a provider of stable, cost-effective workers’ compensation coverage for the construction industry, announced that Weston R. Griffeth has been named Administrator. Herb Witter, SCHBSIF’s Chairman…
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Virtual Reedy River Duck Derby to be held in one week
July 2, 2020
The Reedy River Duck Derby will be held on July 11, but not in the way most Greenville residents are used to. There will be no rubber ducks going over…
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Fried Green Tomatoes
July 2, 2020
By Tom Poland My back-road explorations take me to little eateries tucked neatly in the middle of nowhere, whistle-stop places. Country folks run these deep-fried, lonely roadside stops so…
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How to Complete the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Webinar – July 8
July 2, 2020
NEW WEBINAR: HOW TO COMPLETE THE PPP LOAN FORGIVENESS APPLICATION Wednesday, July 8th @1pm EST Sign up here – https://www.ergpayroll.com/how-to-complete-the-ppp-loan-forgiveness-application/ During this webinar, we will cover the most recent updates…
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Five SC students receive college scholarships from Workers’ Compensation insurer
July 2, 2020SCHB Self Insurers Fund announced the recipients of their 2020-2021 Scholarship Program. Two high school graduates and three current college students were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship. An independent panel…
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NAI Earle Furman announces the following transactions
July 1, 2020
Leased Spartanburg, South Carolina: Andrew Babb and John Bauknight of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord, 122 Magnolia Street, LLC, in leasing 2,300 SF of retail space located at 122…
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Greenville Country Club announces hire of Sean McGaughey as Director of Golf
July 1, 2020
Greenville Country Club, one of the South’s most historic golf clubs, recently announced the hire of Sean McGaughey as Director of Golf. In this role, McGaughey will oversee all aspects…
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Colliers Report: Pandemic stifles Greenville-Spartanburg office leasing activity
July 1, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q2-2020 GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG | OFFICE Key Takeaways Due to hesitancy surrounding the Coronavirus, office market absorption was positive, but minimal. The overall office market absorbed 35,232 square…
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John Hamrick joins The YMCA of Greater Spartanburg
July 1, 2020
The YMCA of Greater Spartanburg recently opened a new facility, the Willis Road Family YMCA, and welcomed John Hamrick as its new Branch Executive Director. John comes to Spartanburg after…
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Upstate Warrior Solution releases film on Wilderness Warrior Fellowship Program
July 1, 2020
A 15-minute film capturing the work of military veterans working to maintain wilderness trails is being released for the Fourth of July Holiday Upstate Warrior Solutions and GVLMedia came together…
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Greenville Technical College and Clemson University establish sociology and anthropology transfer articulation agreement
July 1, 2020
Greenville Technical College (GTC) and Clemson University have come together to ease the transfer process with a new agreement. The agreement allows students enrolled in a Greenville Technical College Associate…
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Ariail wins 70th annual Green Eyeshade Award for editorial cartooning
July 1, 2020
Veteran SC editorial cartoonist, Robert Ariail, has won the 70th annual Green Eyeshade Award for editorial cartooning. The awards, presented by the Society of Professional Journalists, recognize the best in…
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Hempgrid launches with full project pipeline: Alliance creating, strengthening hemp supply chain
July 1, 2020
With industrial hemp now legal to grow and process in 46 states, and 33 states with legal medical marijuana programs, the domestic marketplace confronts one vexing challenge: a broken (or…
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IMS Solutions Group promotes Kim Anderson to Director of Accounting
July 1, 2020
IMS Solutions Group, a premiere provider of managed IT services, announced today the promotion of Kim Anderson to Director of Accounting. As such, Kim will oversee the day to day…
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United Community Banks, Inc. completes acquisition of Three Shores Bancorporation, Inc. and its wholly owned bank subsidiary, Seaside National Bank & Trust
July 1, 2020
United Community Banks, Inc. has completed its merger, effective July 1, 2020, with Three Shores Bancorporation, Inc. Also, effective July 1, 2020, Three Shores’ bank subsidiary, Seaside National Bank &…
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DHEC recommends residents stay safer at home for Fourth of July
June 30, 2020
More and more individuals who test positive participated in group gatherings As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) recommends residents make…
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Elmore Goldsmith ranked in Construction Executive’s Top 50 Construction Law Firms™
June 30, 2020
Elmore Goldsmith has been included in Construction Executive magazine’s list of “The Top 50 Construction Law Firms” in America for 2020. To determine the 2020 ranking, Construction Executive surveyed hundreds…
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Greenville City Fire Department urges residents to celebrate safely
June 30, 2020
The Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) is urging residents to stay safe when celebrating over the July 4th holiday weekend. According to Fire Marshal Tristan Johnson, fire officials strongly discourage the…
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Tim Keaton joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
June 30, 2020
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Tim Keaton as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Tim joins Coldwell Banker Caine from another Upstate firm where he successfully served the…
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GreenWood, Inc. surpasses 5.5 million safe hours at Merck
June 30, 2020
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance and construction solutions provider, celebrates reaching 5.5 million safe work hours at their Merck project site in Elkton, Virginia. The major safety milestone was…
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Refresco expanding operations in Greenville County
June 30, 2020
Investment to create 40 new jobs Refresco, a leading independent bottler for retailers and A-brands in Europe and North America, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County. The…
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What to Consider in a Buy-Sell Agreement
June 30, 2020
By Jonathan J. Robertson, CFP® If your business has more than one owner, having a buy-sell agreement in place is vital. A buy-sell agreement is used to determine in advance…
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United Community Bank announces plans to begin reopening branch lobbies
June 30, 2020
United Community Bank has announced they are reopening lobbies for additional branch locations across their four-state footprint, effective this week. United closed its lobbies on March 24 in response to…
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David E. “Gene” Branham Sr. reappointed to second term on SCDOT Commission
June 30, 2020
David E. “Gene” Branham Sr., has been reappointed to serve a second term on the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission. Branham, of Kershaw County and representing the 5th…
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Blockhouse celebrates 39 years in the Upstate
June 30, 2020
Blockhouse Restaurant and Oyster Bar in Greenville, SC is excited to celebrate its 39th anniversary this year! Combining unique, local flavors with traditional southern charm Blockhouse offers delicious, scratch-made meals…
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Infinity Marketing adds Collins & Fine to client roster
June 30, 2020
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing firm, recently welcomed Collins & Fine to its lifestyle industry client vertical. The agency is supporting the company and its luxury communities through a…
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NHE adds Riverstone Community to growing South Carolina Homeowners Association portfolio
June 29, 2020
Noted Southeastern association and property management firm NHE, Inc. has added the Riverstone community in Simpsonville to the rapidly growing portfolio of community associations that it manages. The community is…
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Interstate lane closures restricted to help holiday traffic flow
June 29, 2020
To help holiday traffic flow, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) prohibits lane closures on interstate highways for non-emergency highway work during the Fourth of July holiday travel period. These restrictions…
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Kopis teams up with Furman University for internship program
June 29, 2020
Greenville software development company, Kopis, has partnered with Furman University’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summer Bootcamp and NEXT to bring in summer interns to learn more about tech careers and to…
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South Carolina medical manufacturing firm shifts production to overcome COVID-19 testing supply shortage
June 29, 2020
CPT Medical now a top producer of COVID-19 nasopharyngeal specimen collection kits with CDC recommended viral transport medium GREENVILLE, SC – Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, a large…
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RealOp Investments selects Pereview as its new asset management solution
June 26, 2020Commercial real estate and private equity investment firm RealOp Investments has chosen Pereview Software by Saxony Partners to support its growing portfolio. With more than 50 assets and 340 tenants…
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Terminix releases Top 15 Mosquito Cities list
June 26, 2020
To mark the official beginning of Summer, Terminix Service, Inc., (TSI), the nation’s tenth-largest pest control company, unveils the top 15 cities in the Carolinas and Central Savannah River Area…
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Zuendt Engineering adds Brent Ward as Business Development Specialist
June 26, 2020
Zuendt Engineering, a full service civil and structural engineering firm, has hired Brent Ward as a Business Development Specialist. Ward earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University…
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FUEL announces Portfolio Review program to benefit design students
June 26, 2020
FUEL, a marketing agency in downtown Greenville, SC specializing in branding and marketing solutions, has announced the FUEL for Good Portfolio Review, offering design students an opportunity to showcase their…
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Milliken & Company publishes second annual corporate sustainability report
June 25, 2020
Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company highlights its journey towards a more sustainable world in the company’s second annual corporate sustainability report. The report gives insight into Milliken’s environmental and…
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Mullikin receives two Senate Resolutions
June 25, 2020
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Less than a week before global expedition leader Tom Mullikin begins the first leg of his month-long 500-mile trek across South Carolina, the chairman of…
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Upstate Sylvan Learning Centers announce July summer camps
June 25, 2020
Parents looking for summer camps that will help their children become more confident in their math and science skills may have luck looking at Sylvan Learning Center’s camps in Anderson,…
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1,291 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in South Carolina
June 25, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 1,291 new confirmed cases and 12 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, and 10 additional confirmed deaths. There are currently 832 hospital…
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences joins KIYATEC clinical study of test to predict pre-treatment response to ovarian cancer drugs
June 25, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC – KIYATEC, Inc. announced that the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has joined the growing roster of institutions participating…
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Bon Secours celebrates expansion of Carolina Women’s Health
June 25, 2020
New location to open in Simpsonville on July 13 Bon Secours St. Francis Health System plans to expand its Carolina Women’s Health practice by opening a new location at 210…
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SCRA funds additional $1.5 million in response to COVID-19
June 25, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) and its investment affiliate, SC Launch, Inc. have dedicated an additional $1.5 million in funding to support businesses…
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Clear Touch Collage software wins 2020 EdTech Breakthrough Award
June 25, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC – Clear Touch® announced that EdTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies and solutions in the global educational technology market, has selected Clear…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance congratulates Bill McCrary for 50 years with William Barnet & Son, LLC
June 24, 2020
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) is congratulating Mr. William “Bill” V. McCrary Jr. on the 50th anniversary of employment with William Barnet & Son, LLC in Spartanburg, South Carolina.…
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Holy City Linen expanding operations in Charleston County
June 24, 2020
$12.4 Million Investment Will Create 254 New Jobs Holy City Linen, a commercial laundry service company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The company’s $12.4 million investment…
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Parker Sewer and Fire Subdistrict Commissioners pass $13.5 million budget
June 24, 2020
Parker Sewer and Fire Subdistrict employees will receive increases in their salaries, and firefighters will get a second set of turnout gear because the Parker Commissioners passed a $13,540,037 budget…
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ORBIS expanding fabrication capabilities in Greenville County, SC
June 24, 2020
ORBIS® Corporation, an international leader in reusable packaging, has expanded its metal rack fabrication capabilities and relocated into a larger facility in Greenville County, South Carolina. Investment and job additions…
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Makers of SubSafe debut innovative new social-distancing tool: Social Bands
June 24, 2020
The entrepreneurs who made their debut on Shark Tank with the popular SubSafe product have just launched their next great idea: Social Bands. In light of the current social-distancing guidelines, Social Bands was created to…
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Hospitality leaders announce new initiative aimed to protect patrons and employees
June 23, 2020
In collaboration with South Carolina’s hospitality leaders, Governor Henry McMaster announced the South Carolina Palmetto Priority. The Palmetto Priority is a restaurant commitment aimed at instilling confidence with restaurant-goers as…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
June 23, 2020
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC Markus Kastenholz, CCIM represented The Beebe Family, LP…
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