Notice of temporary closures at Spartanburg Water public parks
March 19, 2020
In compliance with State and Federal recommendations and to help safe guard the general public against potential exposure to COVID-19, Spartanburg Water System has elected to restrict the use of…
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Ten at the Top has started a web repository of links to key information on COVID-19
March 19, 2020
With schools, organizations, businesses and many others canceling events and altering schedules due to the COVID-19 virus, having access to reliable and timely information as well as details about available…
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Sylvan Learning Center announces March’s Teacher of the Month
March 19, 2020
Bonnie Walker has been named the Sylvan Learning Center of Greenville Teacher of the Month. A graduate of Lake Erie College, Walker began working at the Sylvan Learning Center in…
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GSSM Accepting Applications for its iTEAMS Xtreme: Next Generation Summer Camp
March 18, 2020
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its newest summer camp program, iTEAMS Xtreme: Next Generation. Online applications are available at www.scgssm.org/iteams. iTEAMS Xtreme:…
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Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health reschedules national Converge Autism Summit in light of COVID-19
March 18, 2020
4th annual autism conference to be held Oct. 15-16 in Greenville, S.C. Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, bestselling author Ron Suskind and internationally acclaimed autism researcher Peter Vermeulen, Ph.D., to deliver…
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union adjusting operational services
March 18, 2020
In the interest of employee and member health, South Carolina Federal Credit Union will limit member service to its drive-thru lanes beginning Thursday, March 19. Effective March 19, financial center…
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Spartanburg Water to modify customer service hours
March 18, 2020
Business hours will change to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday, beginning Thursday. In an effort to best serve the community and provide for the health and safety…
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DHEC announces additional 13 cases of 2019 novel coronavirus in South Carolina
March 18, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is investigating 13 additional cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the total number statewide to 60 cases in…
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SCDSS warns public of phishing scams
March 18, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Social Services recently learned of a possible phishing scam in an attempt to acquire personal identifying information from individuals perceived to be recipients of federal…
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RealOp Investments unites 12 office assets to form Breck Exchange
March 18, 2020
Less than nine months after entering the Atlanta metro market, RealOp Investments has announced the overhaul and repositioning of 12 buildings comprising three office parks on Breckinridge Boulevard. The three…
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Commissioner Weathers urges calm on food supply
March 18, 2020
As South Carolinians come together to help stop the spread of COVID-19, Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers wants people to know that there is plenty of food to weather the…
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Lee Boling joins the North Pleasantburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
March 18, 2020
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Lee Boling has joined the company’s North Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. Boling is a native-born South…
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Beth Blom joins team Dodds & Associates of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
March 18, 2020
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Beth Blom has joined the team Dodds & Associates at as a sales associate at their office at 230 Buist Avenue.…
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The Preiss Company breaks ground on 433-bed signature Hartwell Village
March 18, 2020
Student Housing Complex Targets Fall 2021 Completion Date CLEMSON, SC & RALEIGH, NC – Officials at The Preiss Company (TPCO), one of the nation’s largest, privately-held, student housing owner-operators, broke…
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South Carolina ETV reimagines mission-driven partnership with S.C. Department of Education in response to COVID-19
March 17, 2020
Network to modify programming three days each week beginning March 24 South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced a plan in partnership with the S.C. Department of Education (SCDE) to broadcast…
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GSSM accepting applications for its GoSciTech residential summer camp
March 17, 2020
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for GoSciTech, its week-long residential STEM summer camp for rising 8th – 10th graders on GSSM’s…
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Comporium providing 60 days of free internet service to students
March 17, 2020Offering Internet to New Customers in Homes with K-12 and Higher Education Students ROCK HILL, SC – With the continuing spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), South Carolina Governor, Henry McMaster and…
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Dean Swartout joins GreenWood, Inc. as Project Site Manager
March 17, 2020
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces the hiring of Dean Swartout as the new Site Manager at the Honeywell Aerospace Facility in Greer, SC. In…
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Able SC releases program for students with disabilities to continue learning online amid outbreak
March 17, 2020
In response to the outbreak of COVID-19 and the consequent school closures, Able SC has released a new program that allows students with disabilities to connect with one another and…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes Telular as new client
March 17, 2020
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing firm, recently added Telular to its growing client roster. The agency is providing a variety of services to the technology company, including direct and…
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Mark Ratchford represents Rockoon Climbing Community in 25,000-SF lease at Judson Mill
March 17, 2020
Mark Ratchford, MAI, of KDS Commercial Properties, represented Rockoon Climbing Community in the lease of 25,000-SF space in Judson Mill, located at 701 Easley Bridge Road near downtown Greenville. Rockoon…
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Effectively Communicating in Uncertain Times
March 17, 2020
By Heather Matthews NP Strategy Silence fuels fear in a crisis, especially when the crisis is changing by the day and is something few people have experienced before. Over…
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S.C. Arts Awards postponed because of COVID-19 concerns
March 16, 2020
Official statement from the South Carolina Arts Commission: COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Arts Awards scheduled for May 6, 2020 are being postponed until further notice. With the ongoing uncertainty…
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DHEC announces additional five cases of 2019 novel coronavirus in South Carolina
March 16, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is investigating five additional cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the total number of cases statewide to 33.…
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The 16th Annual March for Meals has been canceled.
March 16, 2020
This event has been canceled. Mobile Meals will welcome community leaders on Monday, March 16, 2020 to deliver meals as a part of the annual National Week of Champions. Confirmed…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
March 16, 2020
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from the offices across the state: Charleston, SC Mark Erickson, SIOR and Matt Pickard represented…
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Tri-County student Michael Crouch is first in SC to receive Martha Maxwell Scholarship for Students in Student Success Programs
March 16, 2020
Michael Crouch admits he has struggled both personally and academically over the past years with challenges that sidelined his academic and professional journey. Today, substance-free since 2013, he proudly talks…
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BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina Foundation assists Greenville Technical College’s dental clinic
March 16, 2020
Greenville Technical College has received a grant from the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, for upgrading of the…
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USO South Carolina to offer daily virtual story time events for military children during COVID-19 outbreak
March 16, 2020
USO South Carolina is hosting social-distance safe virtual events daily for military children affected by school closures during the COVID-19 Outbreak The USO South Carolina will be offering a virtual…
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Newberry Opera House postpones performances March 15 through 31
March 16, 2020
From Newberry Opera House: Monday, March 16, 2020 Newberry, SC –The Newberry Opera House Performing Arts Center and the Foundation is dedicated to ensuring a safe environment for all…
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State of South Carolina reports first COVID-19 related death
March 16, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has reported the state’s first death related to COVID-19 novel coronavirus. “We regret to report that South Carolina has suffered…
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TCTC moves online
March 16, 2020
In accordance with Governor’s McMaster’s order, Tri-County Technical College will be closed from March 16 through March 31, 2020. The College is determining whether courses may be delivered in an…
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Greenville Theatre cancels remianing performances of A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
March 16, 2020
Following the recommendation of the Governor and State Health Officials, and in the interest of public health, Greenville Theatre is canceling the remaining performances of A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE…
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Veteran banker Ellen Stahlsmith joins United Community Bank in the Upstate
March 16, 2020
United Community Bank welcomed Ellen Stahlsmith as SVP/Senior Commercial Relationship Manager to its Upstate South Carolina team. “Ellen’s experience and extensive knowledge of the financial services industry make her the…
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Clemson extends online classes through April 5 and suspends all University events
March 16, 2020
Clemson University has announced the online instruction period has been extended through Sunday, April 5. All University events statewide have also been suspended through April 5. Events scheduled for April…
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Vikor Scientific to release COVID-19 testing
March 16, 2020
Vikor Scientific™ is a CLIA certified and CAP-accredited laboratory in Charleston, South Carolina that is in the process of validating the COVID-19 testing, which is expected to be released this…
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Wofford College closing immediately for spring break
March 15, 2020
Based on constantly evolving information regarding the spread of COVID-19, Wofford College is accelerating its timeline and will close for spring break beginning immediately. To give students time to make…
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DHEC announces additional nine cases of 2019 novel coronavirus in South Carolina
March 15, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is investigating nine additional cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the total number of cases statewide to 28.…
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City of Greenville to modify operations amid COVID-19 pandemic
March 15, 2020
Essential operations including Police, Fire, Court and Public Works to continue The City of Greenville will modify services through Tuesday, March 31, to protect citizens and minimize opportunities to spread…
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South Carolina medical and nursing boards to issue emergency licenses
March 15, 2020
The SC Board of Medical Examiners and the SC Board of Nursing have procedures in place to temporarily license individuals in times of an emergency. “This is another great tool…
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Greenville Tech Honors student earns prestigious internship
March 13, 2020Zoe Kane, a Greenville Technical College (GTC) Honors Program student, is headed to Princeton University this summer. She will participate in the Department of Energy’s Community College Internships (CCI) program…
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iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival to postpone event until September
March 12, 2020
iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival fueled by ScanSource will postpone its event from April 4, 2020 to September 12, 2020. The decision was made in response to the growing number of…
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Tri-County Technical College students take top awards at 2020 SCSTA College Festival event
March 12, 2020
Tri-County Technical College’s speech team members brought home top awards at the 2020 South Carolina Speech and Theater Association’s Annual College Festival Competition. Three Tri-County university transfer students competed, along…
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South Carolina ETV announces restructuring of television News division
March 12, 2020
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced plans to restructure its television News division. In an effort to further elevate its status as a statewide resource for news, the network has promoted…
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The Cliffs announces new food and beverage director at The Cliffs at Keowee Springs
March 12, 2020
The Cliffs is pleased to announce Ed Greene as food and beverage director at The Cliffs at Keowee Springs. Greene joins The Cliffs with more than 15 years of food…
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Gov. Henry McMaster requests surplus funds be made immediately available to SCDHEC for COVID-19 response
March 12, 2020
Governor Pens Letter to House and Senate Leadership Governor Henry McMaster today requested that the South Carolina General Assembly pass a joint resolution for the purpose of making $45 million…
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“Leadership Reimagined at Greenville Technical College” brings together future workers and business leaders
March 12, 2020Greenville Technical College will focus on the future of its students, and of South Carolina, by hosting a Leadership Reimagined breakfast on its Northwest Campus on Friday, April 3 from…
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SEC events canceled through March 30
March 12, 2020
Based on the latest developments and the continued spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Southeastern Conference announced the suspension of regular-season competition for teams in all sports on SEC campuses,…
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Bank of America Fall for Greenville donates more than $30,000 in charitable giving to local nonprofits
March 12, 2020
Fall for Greenville board members awarded more than $30,000 to six local nonprofit organizations through its Fall for Giving program. The program was created to support the efforts of nonprofit…
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Pique, Ten at the Top’s young professional event, postponed until June 15th
March 12, 2020
Due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, Ten at the Top (TATT) has made the decision to postpone their signature young professional event, Pique, until June 15th. It was…
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