DP3 Architects, Ltd. announces Kunal T. Patel completes architect registration exam
September 1, 2020
DP3 Architects, Ltd. announced that Kunal T. Patel, AIA has successfully completed the architect registration exam (ARE). Since graduating from Clemson University with a Master of Architecture and a Bachelor…
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Infinity Marketing promotes four team members to new Business Services positions
September 1, 2020Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing agency in the Upstate, announces the promotion of four team members in the Business Services Department. These professionals include Elaine Hartigan, Billing Services Supervisor; Andrea…
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Celebrating 350 years
September 1, 2020
By Brig. Gen. Leon Lott [A version of this story was published Aug. 9, 2020 in the Post & Courier] This year, the South Carolina State Guard is celebrating its…
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Greenville County and Greenville County Redevelopment Authority announce food and nutritional, medical, and small business assistance
September 1, 2020
As a part of the Federal CARES Act, communities around the County received federal funds to assist residents to prevent, prepare for and respond to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19). Greenville…
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SC DHEC: SC Cases by County & ZIP Code (COVID-19)
September 1, 2020The latest confirmed and estimated COVID-19 cases by ZIP code are available here as an interactive display. The estimated cases represent possible cases based on evidence that for every known…
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Hayne Hipp, Founder of the Liberty Fellowship
September 1, 2020
By Alan Cooper This article was originally published on our sites in 2010. UpstateBizSC: What is your professional background? Hayne Hipp: For 26 years, I was CEO of Liberty Corporation,…
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The Carolina Crossroads Project – How will it impact you?
August 31, 2020Columbia’s Malfunction Junction is getting a much-needed face lift. The Carolina Crossroads project is one of the most significant road improvement projects ever undertaken in South Carolina. Anyone who has…
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ScanSource reports fourth quarter and fiscal year 2020 results
August 31, 2020
ScanSource, Inc., a leading provider of technology products and solutions, announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2020. All results in this release reflect…
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Attorney General Wilson announces largest single legal settlement in South Carolina history
August 31, 2020
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that the State of South Carolina and the United States government have reached a $600 million settlement to end six years of litigation related to…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces Future Scholar When I Grow Up Sweepstakes for $529 grants
August 31, 2020
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that Future Scholar, South Carolina’s 529 College Savings Plan, is celebrating national College Savings Month with a fun social media photo contest. Families can…
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Leaving a Legacy – Using a Retirement Account Beneficiary Designation to Gift to Charity
August 31, 2020
By J. Abigail Mason, CFP® Designating a charity through a retirement account beneficiary designation is a great option for those who are philanthropic and who also want to ensure money…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Eastside receives award for High-Value Healthcare from Premier Inc.
August 31, 2020Bon Secours St. Francis Eastside has been recognized with the 2020 QUEST® Award for High-Value Healthcare from Premier Inc., a leading healthcare improvement company, for providing outstanding patient care. Bon…
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Affordable housing options for seniors expand as NHE, partners begin development of new Renaissance Place senior apartments
August 31, 2020
Greenville’s well-documented deficits in both affordable housing and senior-targeted housing will receive a positive boost in the coming months. Noted South Carolina-based property management and development firm NHE, Inc. has…
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Parker District firefighters get new breathing equipment
August 31, 2020
A $409,000 grant will provide the 85 firefighters of the Parker Sewer and Fire Subdistrict with new Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), making their jobs safer. Under the Federal Emergency…
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Meagan MacBean joins Newsome Law as Special Counsel
August 31, 2020
Trusted tax and estate planning firm continues growth with new team member Newsome Law, a solutions-focused tax, estate and trust firm, has hired Meagan MacBean to serve as Special Counsel.…
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United Community Bank welcomes David Kershaw as Vice President, Legal Counsel
August 31, 2020
United Community Bank recently announced the addition of David Kershaw as Vice President, Legal Counsel. In this role, Kershaw will work with the bank’s Special Assets and Commercial Credit Counsel…
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South Carolina has lost a hero
August 28, 2020
William Hayne Hipp, 80, of Greenville, S.C. passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020. Hayne was born in Greenville on March 11, 1940, to the late Francis Moffett and Mary…
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South Carolina ETV digital series ‘Backroad Bites’ to return with new episodes in September
August 27, 2020
Five-episode second season will spotlight five local eateries across South Carolina South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced the premiere of a new season of its digital series, “Backroad Bites.” Featuring…
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S.C. Manufacturers Alliance looks to the future at annual meeting
August 27, 2020
Despite challenges brought on by COVID-19, the state of South Carolina’s manufacturing economy remains strong. That was the overriding message from the first-ever virtual annual conference of the South Carolina…
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Greenville Center for Creative Arts honors Linda Quinn Furman with naming of historic cloth building
August 27, 2020
The Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) has completed a $1M fundraising campaign to sustain operations and expand its impact—all in the name of a beloved member of the Greenville…
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UniComm Media Group Principal Ramón Nieves-Lugo included in the inaugural class of Forty Under 40 winners
August 27, 2020
Ramón Nieves-Lugo, Principal of UniComm Media Group (UMG), was recognized today during a virtual awards ceremony as being one of Forty Under 40 award winners for his business and personal…
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Upstate Forever receives $75,000 from Hollingsworth Funds
August 27, 2020
Grant funds will support efforts for education and advocacy Hollingsworth Funds has awarded Upstate Forever a grant for $75,000 to work with community leaders, residents, and stakeholders to advance progressive…
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Swedish manufacturer FlexQube to provide Spartanburg marketing solutions with Spark Center SC location
August 27, 2020
FlexQube, a Swedish manufacturer of custom, automated manufacturing components, will locate at Spartanburg Community College’s Spark Center SC to begin providing solutions in the Upstate automotive manufacturing market. FlexQube offers a…
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S.C. stands its ground against COVID-19
August 27, 2020
By S.C. Comptroller Richard Eckstrom State finishes fiscal year with $672 million surplus The S.C. Comptroller’s Office closed the books today on state government’s fiscal year that ended June 30,…
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Wood Rescue Team urges local community to have their crawlspaces inspected in light of recent heavy rainfall
August 27, 2020
The Wood Rescue Team, a local crawlspace and wood repair company, urges those in their community to have their crawl spaces inspected in light of the heavy rainfall that the…
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A M King wins national Design-Build awards for TrueCore Insulated Metal Panel facility in Laurens County
August 26, 2020
Carolinas-based A M King, an integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has been recognized with two separate national awards from the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA)…
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Terminix named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina
August 26, 2020
Terminix Service, Inc., the largest pest control company in the Palmetto State, has been named one of the Best Places To Work in South Carolina for the seventh year in…
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United Community Bank announces Sherry Brock as Assistant Branch Manager in Pendleton
August 26, 2020
United Community Bank in Pendleton is pleased to announce that Sherry Brock has joined its team. Born and raised in the Pendleton area, Brock has been a member of United’s…
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Kopis takes Christin Greenwich on as new Project Manager
August 26, 2020
Kopis, a software development company located in Greenville, has hired Christin Greenwich as a Project Manager. Greenwich started her career as an Analyst/ Programmer for the State of Alaska. She…
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20 Ogletree Deakins attorneys named to Best Lawyers List
August 26, 202020 attorneys from Ogletree Deakins’ Greenville office were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021 list. Those lawyers include: Lucas J. Asper (Litigation –…
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Nominations being taken to honor S.C.’s arts luminaries
August 26, 2020
• Governor’s Awards for the Arts recognize arts achievement, influence, and support • Nomination window closes Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 The South Carolina Arts Commission is once again seeking to…
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CarolinaPower only specialty contractor to make 2020 list of Best Places to Work in South Carolina
August 26, 2020
For the third consecutive year, CarolinaPower has been named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina – a prestigious list of the state’s top-notch employers. CarolinaPower is…
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South Carolina applies for Lost Wages Assistance grant
August 26, 2020Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Dan Ellzey announced today that the state of South Carolina submitted its grant application for FEMA’s Lost…
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South Carolina Cancer Alliance seeking development committee candidates
August 25, 2020
Since 2003, the South Carolina Cancer Alliance has been dedicated to the prevention and early detection of cancer, as well as improving the treatment of those affected by this disease.…
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South Carolina Department of Education releases assessment waiver survey for public input
August 25, 2020
Today, the South Carolina Department of Education released an online survey for public input on the requested assessment waiver to the United States Department of Education. As required by the Every Student…
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Bob Jones University Board of Trustees renews President Pettit’s contract
August 25, 2020
Dr. John Lewis, chairman of the Bob Jones University Board of Trustees, announced the renewal of Dr. Steve Pettit’s contract as president of BJU through June 1, 2023. Pettit’s contract…
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Infinity Marketing adds Eldeco Inc. to growing client roster
August 25, 2020
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing firm, welcomes Eldeco Inc. as a new client. The agency is providing a variety of services including social media management, a virtual webcast and…
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Green Cloud Technologies celebrates the fifth time being named to Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies
August 25, 2020
Green Cloud Technologies (“Green Cloud”), a cloud technology solutions provider, was included in Inc. 5000 annual list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. This is Green Cloud’s fifth appearance on…
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Coldwell Banker Caine, Creative Founder and Blue Wall Real Estate announce Bradshaw Commons
August 24, 2020
Featuring six luxury townhomes in downtown Greenville offering ideal urban living Coldwell Banker Caine, Creative Founder (led by Jared Moore), and Blue Wall Real Estate (led by Bogue Wallin), announced…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes experienced Family Law Team, expands services for clients
August 24, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Reid T. Sherard, Shareholder, and Ian G. Conits, Associate, have joined the firm. With the addition of Reid and Ian, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd has expanded…
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Joel H. Jones promoted to ReWa chief operating officer
August 24, 2020
Jones to oversee day-to-day operations at ReWa ReWa announced that Joel H. Jones has been selected to serve as chief operating officer (COO). The COO role is a first-time role…
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City awards CARES Act funds to community partners
August 24, 2020
Earlier this summer, the City of Greenville received over a half-million dollars through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, including $463,903 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)…
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Jim Bannister of Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey recognized among Best Lawyers in America 2021
August 21, 2020
Managing partner of Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, James W. (“Jim”) Bannister has been honored in the 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers in America®. Bannister is being recognized for his legal…
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Gov. Henry McMaster requests that DHEC promptly issue guidance to allow visitation in nursing homes and assisted living facilities
August 21, 2020Governor Henry McMaster today requested, via letter to Chairman Mark Elam, that the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), “promptly issue up-to-date visitation guidelines providing all direction and information…
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Office of Regulatory Staff approves $26.1 million in infrastructure expansion
August 21, 2020As part of the broadband infrastructure component of Act 142 authorized by the South Carolina General Assembly and signed by the Governor on June 25, 2020, the South Carolina Office…
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South Carolina joins national online exchange to expand access to personal protective equipment
August 20, 2020
The spring 2020 collaboration between SCMEP, the SC Hospital Association, the SC Department of Commerce and SCBIO which launched the online South Carolina Emergency Supply Collaborative portal to provide critical…
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Kopis hires Britany Ochalek as Marketing Specialist
August 20, 2020
Greenville software development company Kopis has hired Britany Ochalek as a Marketing Specialist. Ochalek graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2015, where she earned a bachelor’s degree…
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Bill Hall, Founder of Halls Chophouse, passes on
August 20, 2020We were sad to hear of the passing of Bill Hall on August 19th. He was a titan of the restaurant industry and we appreciate the role his restaurants play…
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FUEL accepting grant applications from Greenville non-profits for pro bono services
August 20, 2020
FUEL, a marketing agency in downtown Greenville specializing in digital and traditional marketing, advertising and PR services, is currently accepting applications for its fourth quarter grant program. The FUEL for…
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Downtown programming returns to Spartanburg’s Downtown Cultural District
August 20, 2020Downtown Programming is back for another season. Chapman Cultural Center is excited to announce that the street music series will be returning to the Spartanburg Downtown Cultural District this week…
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