Biological sciences professor receives prestigious NSF CAREER award
April 8, 2020
Clemson University College of Science faculty member Kara Powder has received a $1.17 million National Science Foundation CAREER award grant to investigate gene regulatory elements that determine craniofacial development and…
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When a House Became a Home Fifty Years Ago Today
April 8, 2020
By Reba Hull Campbell Fifty years ago today, a young family moved into a house they had just built. Nothing spectacular about this. It’s an event as American as apple…
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Gov. Henry McMaster orders that furloughed employees qualify for unemployment benefits
April 8, 2020
Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2020-22, which allows furloughed employees to receive “COVID-19 Support Payments” from their employers and still qualify for unemployment benefits. “Every day, our primary objective…
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Helping your Child Purchase a Business
April 8, 2020
By Eddie W. Kramer, CFP®, EA Highly driven children often have a desire to own their own business, especially when they have grown up in a family of successful business…
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Alexandra Hackett joins The Cliffs as senior beverage and service director
April 8, 2020
The Cliffs announced that Alexandra Hackett has joined its team as senior beverage and service director. Hackett will help further elevate beverage and service offerings across The Cliffs’ seven communities…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
April 8, 2020
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Columbia, SC Tommy Tapp, CPM represented Bingham Properties, LLC…
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Countybank supports small businesses and communities during COVID-19
April 8, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus has been on supporting small businesses that are suffering an unexpected negative financial impact. With a mission to serve its clients and communities, Countybank…
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Spectrum raises minimum wage to $20 per hour
April 7, 2020
Charter has announced a plan to permanently raise its minimum wage to $20 per hour over the next two years for all employees. Charter had begun discussions around raising its…
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Naturaland Trust selected as Q2 recipient of FUEL for Good Grant
April 7, 2020FUEL, a marketing agency in downtown Greenville, SC, specializing in branding and marketing solutions, has selected Naturaland Trust as the second quarter FUEL for Good grant recipient. The $10,000 quarterly…
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Angela Burnette joins the Augusta Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 7, 2020
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Angela Burnette has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. Burnette has lived in the Upstate her whole…
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Moorman Law to host online seminar about criminal law and COVID-19
April 7, 2020
Have questions about the future of your criminal case in the Upstate of South Carolina? Andy Moorman of the Moorman Law Firm may have the answer. Moorman will be hosting…
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Teresa Neuenschwander joins the Anderson office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 7, 2020
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Teresa Neuenschwander has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. Teresa was born and raised in Ohio and lived…
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Letter to the Editor from Wilbur L. Ross, Secretary, Department of Commerce
April 7, 2020
More than 50 million households, representing more than one-third of the Nation, already have responded to the 2020 Census. The census happens once every ten years, and your response affects allocation…
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ABCC Safety Resources Regarding COVID-19 Jobsites
April 7, 2020
From ABCC Carolina: We asked all seven of our Safety Committees to compile some of the best resources to help our members during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Colliers International’s flex/industrial brokers bring Forrester Park to 100 percent leased
April 7, 2020
By leasing the last available unit in Forrester Park to ARC Drilling, LLC, the Colliers International flex/industrial brokerage team of Richard Barrett, MCR and Brannan Hudson have brought the industrial…
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Clemson School of Architecture selects James Stevens as new director
April 7, 2020
James Stevens, AIA, has been appointed director of the School of Architecture at Clemson University. He is scheduled to begin his new leadership role on June 1, 2020. Stevens comes…
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COVID-19 test provider, Precision Genetics, receives SC Launch, Inc. investment
April 7, 2020
SCRA announces a $250,000 SC Launch, Inc. investment in Precision Genetics. The life sciences company, located in Greenville, was recently accepted into SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Precision Genetics validated the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) via the Food and…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes Rachel Andrews and Chad Boltz as Media Coordinators
April 7, 2020Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is excited to welcome its newest Media Coordinators, Rachel Andrews and Chad Boltz. The Media Department continues to grow in…
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Upstate International offering LIVE ONLINE foreign language classes
April 6, 2020
Live Online Foreign Language Classes are up and running through Upstate International. Here are 13 reasons to take a live language class while still social distancing: American Sign Language, Chinese-Mandarin, Croatian,…
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Prisma Health collaborates to manufacture and distribute the VESper™ Ventilator Expansion Splitter device
April 6, 2020
Prisma Health announced that it is collaborating with Ethicon Inc., part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, to make and distribute a ventilator expansion device, called the VESper™…
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Convalescent plasma collected in the Carolinas
April 6, 2020
Local Blood Center Urges Recovered COVID-19 Patients to Donate Now GREENVILLE, SC – The Blood Connection (TBC) has announced that it is collecting donations from recovered COVID-19 patients to help…
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Greenville Technical College health programs donate supplies to Prisma for Coronavirus effort
April 6, 2020
Greenville Technical College assisted Prisma Health with Coronavirus supplies by donating a number of items used in the School of Health Sciences and the Economic Development and Corporate Training Division.…
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Governor McMaster issues “Home or Work” order
April 6, 2020
Governor’s Order Also Places Occupancy Limitations on Essential Retail Businesses Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2020-21, which includes a mandatory “Home or Work” order and mandates capacity limitations to…
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GoFundMe supports restaurants and healthcare workers
April 6, 2020As our world endures this pandemic, Julie Driscoll, a UNC Dental Student, has diligently worked with our team to create an organized effort to raise funds in order to purchase…
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Colliers International Brokerage Associates named 2019 CoStar Power Brokers
April 6, 2020
Twelve Colliers International associates across South Carolina recognized for outstanding performance in their brokerage specialties; Colliers also recognized as a top leasing and sales commercial real estate firm in South…
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Canal Insurance Company donates $50,000 to United Way of Greenville County’s COVID-19 Community Relief Fund
April 6, 2020
Canal Insurance Company, with well over eight decades’ worth of deep Greenville roots, supports its Upstate community and continually seeks ways to give back to its Greenville neighbors. In its…
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USDA announces second application window for Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant program funding
April 6, 2020
$72 Million Available to Help Rural Residents Gain Access to Health Care and Educational Opportunities U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand announced that…
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Domtar announces temporary idling of paper capacity to address COVID-19 related business impact
April 6, 2020
Company to idle Kingsport, Tennessee mill and Ashdown, Arkansas A62 paper machine for three months FORT MILL, SC – Domtar Corporation announced that it will temporarily idle the operations of…
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Angela Gardner joins Hill Electric as Director of Business Development and Marketing
April 3, 2020
Hill Electric recently hired Angela Gardner to step into the newly created position of Director of Business Development and Marketing. Gardner brings to the company nearly three decades of both…
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Sylvan Learning Centers in the Upstate shift to E-Learning
April 3, 2020
Students and parents in Anderson, Spartanburg and Greenville counties struggling with no physical schools have a new support system. The Sylvan Learning Centers in the Upstate are now offering all…
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Spartanburg Water System announces its responsibilities in implementing the South Carolina Governor’s executive orders 2020-13 and 2020-16
April 3, 2020
In compliance with Governor Henry McMaster’s latest executive order, Executive Order 2020-16, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak in South Carolina, all public boat ramps, landings and fishing areas/piers at…
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Restaurant 17 looks to help local farmers
April 3, 2020
Restaurant 17 has announced that they will be helping to support their community by partnering with local farmers affected by the many market and restaurant closures. These local farmers will…
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S.C. LLR extends renewal deadlines during health emergency
April 3, 2020
Effective immediately, the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) is extending the license renewal deadline for licenses, registrations, and permits scheduled to renew during the months of…
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Congaree National Park is modifying operations to implement local health guidance
April 3, 2020
Congaree National Park is announcing additional modifications to operations in response to guidance from the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the Governor of South Carolina. The health…
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Delta Dental of South Carolina donates $250,000 to organizations providing COVID-19 relief efforts
April 3, 2020
Delta Dental of South Carolina, a leading dental benefits provider, today announced it is donating $250,000 to organizations providing COVID-19 relief efforts in South Carolina. The donation is driven by…
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Duke Endowment announces $1.25 million gift to One SC Fund: COVID-19 Response
April 3, 2020
First round of grants distributed to five local nonprofits The Duke Endowment approved $2.5 million to support Carolinians impacted by the coronavirus crisis. In South Carolina, $1.25 million of the…
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UofSC announces extension of remote learning through summer sessions
April 2, 2020
In the interest of maintaining the health and safety of students, faculty and staff, the University of South Carolina announced Thursday that it will extend remote learning through the end…
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Milliken pivots textile manufacturing to produce advanced medical PPE
April 2, 2020
Global textile manufacturer Milliken & Company is leveraging its materials science expertise to manufacture much needed personal protective equipment (PPE) for the healthcare industry amid the current COVID-19 global pandemic.…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice HealthPlan waive cost-sharing for in-network COVID-19 treatment
April 2, 2020
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and its subsidiary BlueChoice HealthPlan announced that effective immediately, the insurers will waive all out-of-pocket costs related to in-network COVID-19 medical treatment for members, through…
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The COVID-19 Crisis Requires a New Way of Life
April 2, 2020
By Sam Konduros Unprecedented steps are being taken by all of us – businesses and families alike – as we collectively combat the Coronavirus global pandemic that is hitting far…
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Ways to Cope During Social Distancing
April 2, 2020By Cathy Rigg Monetti THERE IS SO MUCH TO SAY, and also nothing to say, about the feels we’re all experiencing during this scary, awful pandemic. It reminds me of…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association launches relief fund to aid hospitality employees
April 1, 2020
In partnership with Scofflaw Brewing Co., the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) has launched a relief fund to assist hospitality workers affected by the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic. The primary…
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United Community Bank prepared to assist small business customers obtain relief through Federal CARES Act
April 1, 2020
United Community Bank has announced its plans to support communities and help small businesses obtain funding relief through the Paycheck Protection Program under the federal CARES Act. As one of…
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Colliers Report: Greenville-Spartanburg’s positive office momentum slows as COVID-19 looms
April 1, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q1-2020 GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG | OFFICE Key Takeaways During the first quarter of 2020, the Greenville-Spartanburg market saw vacancy decrease, rental rates increase, and positive absorption.…
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US SBA Paycheck Protection Program Information
April 1, 2020
The U.S. Department of Treasury has released more information on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up…
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GTC’s Department of Visual Arts announces Upstate High School Art Exhibit winners, virtual exhibition
April 1, 2020
Greenville Technical College’s Department of Visual Arts 30th Annual Upstate High School Art Exhibit (AUHSAE) is now available to view virtually. The exhibit includes 162 artworks from 19 Upstate high…
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Spartanburg Water announces promotion in Laboratory Services
April 1, 2020
Spartanburg Water announced the promotion of Patrick Littlejohn to the position of Field Services Coordinator for Lab Services. In his new role, Littlejohn will be responsible for the management and…
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Spartanburg Water announces promotion in Collection & Distribution
April 1, 2020
Spartanburg Water announced the promotion of Kevin “KJ” Jones to the position of Field Coordinator for the Collection and Distribution Division. In his new role, Jones will supervise, coordinate and…
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Logistical nightmare: when the supply chain breaks
April 1, 2020
Our world is more interconnected than ever, allowing people, goods and services to move easily around the globe. It also allows diseases like the novel coronavirus to spread more easily,…
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Mechanical engineer uses wall in his home as a whiteboard to teach online class
April 1, 2020
Two mornings a week, Fadi Abdeljawad of Clemson University goes into a nook just off his kitchen, stands in front of his open laptop and teaches a mechanical engineering course…
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