The Post and Courier selects coworking space Endeavor for its new Greenville operations headquarters
June 23, 2020
Endeavor, a coworking space in downtown Greenville’s LEED-certified ONE tower, announces that the largest news organization in the state, The Post and Courier, has chosen Endeavor as its headquarters for…
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Power Pool Plus, Inc. establishing operations in Greenwood County
June 23, 2020
$1.5 Million Investment to Create 21 New Jobs Power Pool Plus, Inc., an industrial generator manufacturer, contract steel fabricator and generator service provider, today announced plans to establish operations in…
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Marchant Real Estate taps Celeste Purdie to serve as the company’s Coordinator of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
June 23, 2020
Marchant Real Estate Agent Celeste Purdie is stepping into a new role within the company as the newly minted Coordinator of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Seabrook Marchant, Owner and President…
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Looking for Some Extra Cash This Summer? Check out the State Treasurer’s website
June 23, 2020
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Over the past few months, South Carolinians have been busy searching for financial relief anywhere they can find it. In addition to those who…
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James Lindler promoted to Senior Claims Analyst
June 23, 2020
James Lindler, Workers’ Compensation Claims Analyst with the South Carolina School Boards Insurance Trust (SCSBIT), has been promoted to Senior Claims Analyst. Lindler, who has 21 years of experience as…
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ScanSource receives One in a Million Award in recognition of response to COVID-19 crisis
June 23, 2020
National campaign from Multiplying Good recognizes acts of service big and small ScanSource, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCSC), a leading provider of technology products and solutions, today announced it is a recipient…
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DHEC increases testing goals each month through end of the year
June 23, 2020
As positive cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 are on the rise in South Carolina, the state is increasing its goal of testing approximately 110,000 residents per month to 165,000…
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Unlikely partners come together to document, share how MUSC Health developed COVID-19 specimen collection site
June 23, 2020
In medicine and emergency operations alike, experienced practitioners pass down knowledge in a way that expands upon classroom learning. The established surgeon teaches the young resident who in turn teaches…
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Lowcountry Kettle expanding operations in Charleston County
June 23, 2020
Company’s Expansion will Create 24 New Jobs Lowcountry Kettle, a producer of handmade, Lowcountry-inspired kettle chips, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The project will create 24…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces renewal of the High Growth Small Business Job Creation Act
June 23, 2020
Qualified businesses have reported creating over 1,200 jobs since 2013 Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that the state of South Carolina has renewed the High Growth Small Business Job…
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Emergency ordinance to require facial covering inside Greenville grocery stores, pharmacies
June 23, 2020
City to Provide Boost Grants and Masks to Small, Independently-Owned Businesses Greenville City Council passed an emergency ordinance Monday night requiring customers to wear masks while inside grocery stores and…
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United Community Bank donates $10,000 to United Way
June 22, 2020
United Community Bank is proud to announce gifts totaling $10,000 to four United Way chapters throughout the bank’s southeastern footprint. The donations, which will help United Way further its mission…
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Rhiannon Poore joins Southern First, leading marketing and communications efforts
June 22, 2020
Southern First Bank welcomes Rhiannon Poore as Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications. Previously at Elliott Davis and FGP International, Rhiannon will be focused on helping the bank grow in…
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Professional Planning & Wealth opens in Greenville
June 22, 2020
Certified wealth planners Chris Beard and Jesse Hansford are opening their own wealth management company. Professional Planning & Wealth brings together the duo’s more than 40 years of combined financial…
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KIYATEC advancing functional ex vivo 3D cell culture models
June 22, 2020
Key evidence to be presented at AACR 2020 GREENVILLE, SC – KIYATEC, Inc. announced that it will present data at the 2020 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting,…
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Taylor Jackson promoted to Director of Logistics for the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness
June 22, 2020
Taylor Jackson, was promoted to Director of SC Logistics for the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness from her previous post as Deputy Director. Jackson will take the helm of the…
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DHEC warns of increased cases of COVID-19 in youth and young adults, latest COVID-19 update
June 21, 2020
South Carolinians under the age of 30 are testing positive for COVID-19 in increasing numbers the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported today. As of today, 4,160 of…
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Monica McKinley joins Thomas E. Hannah Family YMCA
June 19, 2020
The YMCA of Greater Spartanburg recently welcomed Monica McKinley as the Membership Director at the Thomas E. Hannah Family Y. Monica recently moved from Connecticut with her husband in January…
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BookerLAB adds James McCarter
June 19, 2020
BookerLAB has hired James McCarter as its Business Development Representative. Found in 2017, BookerLAB marries a deep love and appreciation for vintage music gear with cutting-edge, precision engineering upgrades. McCarter…
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VELUX Greenwood, LLC expanding operations in Greenwood County
June 18, 2020
Company Investing $26 Million into the Expansion VELUX Greenwood, LLC (VELUX), a world leader in skylights and roof window manufacturing, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenwood County. The…
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IMS Solutions Group promotes Edward MacMillan to Senior Director of Support Services
June 18, 2020
IMS Solutions Group, a premiere provider of managed IT services, announced the promotion of Edward MacMillan to Senior Director of Support Services. In this role, Edward will lead IMS Solutions…
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South Carolina ETV to honor 11 women leaders in second year of ‘Women Vision SC’ initiative
June 18, 2020
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced the return of its “Women Vision SC” initiative, which is recognizing 11 women leaders from across the state in a television program airing July 2…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes Hi-Tech Medical as new client
June 18, 2020
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing firm, recently added Hi-Tech Medical, a Flexible Technologies brand, to its growing client roster. The agency is providing a variety of creative services in…
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High Spirits Hospitality’s Tammy Johnson wins GSA Woman of Influence
June 18, 2020
Tammy Johnson, CEO and owner of High Spirits Hospitality, was named a GSA Woman of Influence on Wednesday. Johnson was born in Houston, but moved to Greenville in 2009, where…
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Arkonik Ltd. selects Charleston for its North American headquarters
June 18, 2020
Charleston has topped the lists of global, luxury travel magazines as the Best U.S. City for the past 10 years. This discerning visitor demand makes this community attractive as a…
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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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