FordHarrison adds associates across numerous offices
May 1, 2025
FordHarrison LLP, one of the country’s largest management-side labor and employment law firms, is pleased to announced that the firm added seven associates to offices throughout the U.S. including Berkeley…
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Capt. Mose Rogers & The S.S. Savannah
May 1, 2025
By Tom Poland I visit cemeteries never knowing what I’ll find. February 10, a cemetery gave me a story that has the elements of a great movie—risk, bravery, tragedy, the…
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The Rock It! Co. unveils new website for Tridion Environmental
May 1, 2025
A leading provider of premium environmental management services has rolled out a dynamic new website designed by The Rock It! Co. With an unwavering commitment to environmental preservation, sustainable practices,…
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PalmettoPride to launch SC Sweep campaign from April 25 to May 4
April 30, 2025
The statewide campaign is meant to encourage SC residents to pick up litter and keep South Carolina beautiful PalmettoPride, South Carolina’s anti-litter organization, is launching its new SC Sweep campaign. The statewide…
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Rebuild Upstate honors volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week
April 30, 2025
Rebuild Upstate, a local home repair nonprofit, recognized volunteers, donors, and partners at the Because of You BBQ, held during National Volunteer Appreciation Week. “Volunteers are essential to our mission;…
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McCrory wins Design-Build Excellence Award for E.A. Sween project in Greenwood County
April 30, 2025
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, won the Design-Build Excellence Award in the Industrial category in the 25th Annual Project/Team Awards competition sponsored by the Design-Build Institute of America’s…
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IMPH releases action plan to improve health outcomes for moms and babies in rural SC through improved access to care
April 30, 2025
The plan includes recommendations to improve maternal and infant health in South Carolina The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform…
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Why Isn’t the 7th Amendment Protected as Aggressively as the 2nd Amendment?
April 30, 2025The 7th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution promises the right to a jury trial in civil cases, which guarantees that civil disputes are resolved by a group of peers rather…
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Hill Institute at Furman to host next-gen tech forum about cobots
April 30, 2025
Furman University will host a breakfast and panel discussion about next-generation, collaborative robot (cobot) technology Thursday, May 8, 7:30-10 a.m. at Greenville ONE Center downtown. The event is free and…
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Original Six Foundation to distribute over 35,000 books to SC kindergarten students in rural & under-resourced communities
April 30, 2025
Throughout the month of May, the Original Six (O6) Foundation will distribute over 35,000 books to a record 44 public schools located in rural and under-resourced communities. For the first…
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Lima One Capital hires Greg Larsen as Senior Director of Underwriting
April 30, 2025
Lima One Capital, the nation’s premier lender for real estate investors, has hired mortgage credit industry leader Greg Larsen as its new Senior Director of Underwriting. Larsen will lead Lima…
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina launches JA Biztown Mobile® to help students gain better understanding of careers in South Carolina
April 29, 2025
Immersive Program Designed to Increase Career Exploration and Financial Literacy of Elementary School Students Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announces the launch of JA BizTown Mobile®. This program is…
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Wells Fargo Economic Report shows strong employment growth in South Carolina
April 29, 2025
A new Wells Fargo economic report, State Labor Markets Simmer in Q1, finds that state unemployment rate movements were mixed at the start of 2025, although payrolls in South Carolina rose 2.3%…
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South Carolina Arts Commission and SC Future Makers launch video series highlighting the creative side of advanced manufacturing
April 28, 2025
The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) and the SC Future Makers are partnering to show K-12 students how creativity and the arts play a vital role in advanced manufacturing across the state. Their collaboration…
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Converse earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School Silver designation
April 28, 2025
Converse University has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation, an honor given to colleges, universities and schools that are doing the most to embrace military students and to dedicate…
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Greenville Technical College breaks ground on Center for Welding and Automation Excellence at Brashier Campus
April 28, 2025
Senator Lindsey Graham joined Greenville Technical College faculty, staff, and students, Area Commission members, community leaders, and college partners in breaking ground for the Center for Welding and Automation Excellence…
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Colliers welcomes Macy Scoggins as a Senior Brokerage Associate to its South Carolina Retail Services Team
April 28, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Macy Scoggins has rejoined its Greenville office as a Senior Brokerage Associate specializing in retail brokerage services. Scoggins began her real estate career at…
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Middle Tyger Community Center breaks ground on new early care and education center to expand access to high-quality childcare in Spartanburg County
April 28, 2025
$19 million combined investment by SEW Eurodrive, South Carolina General Assembly, Spartanburg Academic Movement, and Spartanburg School District 5 to provide 285 childcare allotments, impacting more than 100 families. The…
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Carolina Handling wins Gold, Silver Stevie® Awards in 2025 American Business Awards®
April 28, 2025
Carolina Handling was named the winner of Gold and Silver Stevie® Awards in the 23rd Annual American Business Awards®. The Charlotte, NC-based material handling integrator won a Gold Stevie in…
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We Don’t Just Manage Properties, We Build Stability
April 28, 2025
By Matt Foster CEO of NOAH Property Management In the world of property management, success is too often measured in rent collection percentages and vacancy rates. But what if property…
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Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta presented by Lunazul returns May 4 for its 9th year of flavor, fun &; fiesta vibes
April 25, 2025
Greenville, SC – Get ready to party, Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta presented by Lunazul Tequila is back for its ninth year on Sunday, May 4, 2025, and it’s bigger, bolder,…
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Former Clemson place kickers launch PK Capital and PK Legacy Builders
April 24, 2025
Christian Groomes and Greg Huegel bring championship values, private lending experience, and commercial construction prowess Clemson University football teammates Christian Groomes and Greg Huegel announced the launch of their two…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes William “Ed” Humphrey of Lancaster High School as Educator of the Month
April 24, 2025
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized William “Ed” Humphrey of Lancaster High School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for April. “As…
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Reedy Property Group welcomes David Rosenberg as Vice President of Strategy
April 24, 2025
Reedy Property Group, a leading real estate and property management firm, announced the appointment of David Rosenberg as Vice President of Strategy. With more than two decades of experience in…
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Nature’s Fierce Defiance
April 23, 2025
By Tom Poland For seven years I only read Russian writers, Boris Pasternak, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Leo Tolstoy, and my favorite, Alexander Ilyich Solzhenitsyn. Solzhenitsyn wrote of life under Stalin.…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Sharon Tchonev, Varna International
April 23, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Ben Clauss and Craigen Schoen named to Forbes’ 2025 list of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
April 23, 2025
Two local Raymond James-affiliated financial advisors, Ben Clauss, CFA®, and Craigen Schoen, CFP®, were recently named to the 2025 Forbes list of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors. “It’s a pleasure to once…
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BASF in South Carolina participates in the iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival
April 23, 2025
BASF sites in South Carolina have joined together to sponsor and volunteer at the iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival, providing children of all ages an opportunity to learn about chemistry through…
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Duke Energy marks Earth Month in South Carolina with $375,000 in grants to fight trash, promote tree planting, sustain trail access
April 23, 2025
Throughout the month of April, Duke Energy is highlighting the importance of sustainability of our state’s natural assets with $375,000 in grants to organizations that manage and provide support to…
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Bon Secours St. Francis launches comprehensive breast program
April 23, 2025
Bon Secours St. Francis launched a new, comprehensive breast program, designed to bring together state-of-the-art technology, multidisciplinary experience, and a patient-centered approach to enhance breast health and cancer care in…
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Johnson & Wales University expands access to free tuition initiative for eligible undergraduate students in more states
April 23, 2025
Students from all of New England, North Carolina and South Carolina can now have up to 100 percent of tuition covered by The JWU Pledge CHARLOTTE, NC — Johnson &…
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Kopis honors two leaders named to Upstate’s most promising young professionals lists
April 22, 2025
Kopis, a Greenville-based tech firm specializing in custom software development, enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions and business intelligence services, proudly announces that two of its leaders were recently recognized for…
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NorthMark Strategies selects Spartanburg County to establish first South Carolina operation
April 22, 2025
Company investing $2.8 billion in high-performance computing center NorthMark Strategies (NorthMark), a multi-strategy investment firm, has selected Spartanburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $2.8 billion investment…
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Southern First reports first quarter 2025 results
April 22, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. “We are pleased to report our…
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Pelham Crossing reaches full capacity with Novatech as newest tenant
April 21, 2025
Pelham Crossing, a Class A light industrial and office park located in Greer, South Carolina, has reached full occupancy after a lease of ±6,500 square feet of space to Novatech.…
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3-time Academy of Country Music Award Winner, Cole Swindell, to headline concert at Fifth Third Park in Spartanburg – June 5
April 21, 2025
Kickoff BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX Country music fans in the Upstate are in for a treat this summer as Cole Swindell, the 3-time Academy of Country Music…
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Greenville Jewish Film Festival showing No Name Restaurant this weekend
April 21, 2025
The next Pop-Up Movie from the Greenville Jewish Film Festival is a compelling story of religious tolerance set against the backdrop of a desert survival movie. No Name Restaurant is…
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NHE to manage The View at Crow Creek
April 21, 2025
CALABASH, NC – One of the Southeast’s premier property management companies, NHE, Inc, will be in charge of creating a sense of community for the residents at The View at…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio commemorates the 10-year anniversary of Mother Emanuel AME tragedy
April 21, 2025
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will honor the 10-year anniversary of the 2015 tragedy at Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Charleston through a series of…
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BeLoved’s Rev. Amy Cantrell to speak at Converse Founder’s Day Celebration
April 18, 2025
Spartanburg native, Converse graduate, and nationally-known philanthropist Rev. Amy Cantrell ’94 will be the 2025 Founder’s Day keynote speaker at Converse University on Friday, April 25. This annual celebration bridges…
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SCETV to livestream and broadcast the South Carolina Senate hearing on the question of causes for removal of the South Carolina State Treasurer
April 18, 2025
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) will livestream and broadcast a South Carolina Senate hearing on April 21 at 12 p.m. The hearing will focus on the question of causes for removal…
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TGHA and United Housing Connections join together for Church Street Place
April 18, 2025
Qualified residents are moving into United Housing Connection’s Church Street Place thanks to partial funding secured by The Greenville Housing Authority (TGHA). The TGHA secured 27 Project-Based Vouchers to be…
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South Carolinians to shine “Two Lights for Tomorrow” on April 18
April 18, 2025
South Carolina will participate in “Two Lights for Tomorrow” on the night of Friday, April 18, a nationwide commemoration of the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s legendary midnight ride and…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation hosts Bingo Bash on May 4
April 18, 2025
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on creating and supporting visionary programs for individuals with disabilities, is hosting Bingo Bash, a free event at Magnetic South Brewery on May…
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Wyche expands corporate practice with the return of Eric Graben and Brittany Arsiniega and the addition of Ben Murray
April 17, 2025
Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with offices across South Carolina, announced the return of veteran corporate attorneys Eric Graben and Brittany Arsiniega to the firm. After gaining additional experience…
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Peace Center announces showstopping, award-winning 2025-2026 Peace Broadway Season
April 17, 2025Presenting on stage in the Peace Concert Hall where it all began nearly 35 years ago, Peace Center CEO Megan Riegel introduced a sizzling 10-show lineup for the 2025-2026 Peace…
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Herring spawn likely to play big role in Whataburger Bassmaster Elite at Lake Hartwell
April 17, 2025
ANDERSON, S.C. — Some might sit and stare, others might run and gun. That’s spring in South Carolina, and it’s what Tyler Campbell expects for the Whataburger Bassmaster Elite at Lake Hartwell. Competition…
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SC Cancer Alliance announces new Chief Executive Officer Nicole Echols
April 17, 2025
The South Carolina Cancer Alliance announced the appointment of Nicole Echols as its new Chief Executive Officer. Echols brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit leadership and stakeholder engagement. Most…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
April 17, 2025
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state in Q1…
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Bon Secours Palmetto Pulmonary launches new program to help combat and treat lung cancer
April 17, 2025
South Carolina’s lung cancer rate is higher than the national average. Bon Secours knows early detection and effective management of the condition are paramount in helping patients prevent and survive…
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