Carlos Phillips named to U.S. Chamber Committee of 100
February 27, 2020
Greenville Chamber President/CEO, Carlos Phillips, has been named to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100 (CCC100), a committee designed to guide the work of the U.S. Chamber. This…
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Graycliff Capital announces upscale multi-family development in Greenville – Waterleaf at Keys Crossing
February 27, 2020
Greenville-based Graycliff Capital Partners, LLC (Graycliff Capital), a leading developer/owner in the multi-family sector, is pleased to announce its newest multi-family development in the Upstate, Waterleaf at Keys Crossing –…
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Colliers International brokers 37-property, 5.5 million-square-foot industrial portfolio sale to Weston, Inc.
February 27, 2020
Colliers International | South Carolina and LCK to handle leasing, marketing, property management, accounting and project management for the portfolio. Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC, – Weston,…
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Infinity Marketing named SIA Award winner
February 27, 2020
Infinity Marketing, a full-service integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, won 17 awards in the 2020 SIA Awards competition for projects in web development, social media and influencer categories. “The…
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GaffneyLewis attorney, Randi Lynn Roberts, receives AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®
February 27, 2020
GaffneyLewis, LLC announced that attorney Randi Lynn Roberts has received the AV Preeminent® rating from the Martindale-Hubbell® legal rating service. A litigation attorney, Roberts represents companies throughout the South Carolina…
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Bon Secours breaks ground on new emergency department at St. Francis Downtown
February 27, 2020Bon Secours announced the official start of construction for a new 45,000 square foot emergency department (ED) at a groundbreaking ceremony at Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown. The hospital received…
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SC House passes H.4431 – Business License Tax Reform Act
February 26, 2020
Bill will move to Senate thanks to bipartisan support The SC House of Representatives gave H.4431, the Business License Tax (BLT) Reform Act a crucial second reading today. The Act,…
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Proposal to discontinue paper punch passes on GTA board agenda
February 26, 2020
Greenlink’s proposal to discontinue paper 20-ride punch passes will be discussed at the Greenville Transit Authority (GTA) board meeting tomorrow, February 27, at 12:30 p.m. at the Greenlink Transit Center…
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Duke Energy awards $30,000 to the Peace Center’s Peace Passport Field Trip Series
February 26, 2020
The Peace Center has received a $30,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation in support of the 2019-2020 Peace Passport Field Trip Series, one of the Peace Center’s Community Impact…
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Curtis R. Harley Art Gallery presents “BURD BRAIN” by Marius Valdes
February 26, 2020
Curtis R. Harley Art Gallery, sponsored by the University of South Carolina Upstate, announce s“Burd Brain”, an exhibiton of paintings, garphics and illustrations by Marius Valdes. The exhibition opens on Feb.…
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SC nonprofits Facing Race Together
February 26, 2020
A 2019 gathering of South Carolina’s nonprofit leaders ranked racial equity as the most important issue for them to address in preparing for the future. In response, Together SC will…
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FUEL adds Leslie Pace as Traffic Manager
February 26, 2020
FUEL, a marketing agency in downtown Greenville, SC, specializing in digital and traditional services, has announced the addition of Leslie Pace as Traffic Manager. Pace will be responsible for handling…
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SCACED grants Rebuild Upstate with funds to pilot weatherization program
February 26, 2020
To jumpstart a new year of reparations, Rebuild Upstate has received a grant award of $10,444 to pilot a weatherization program from the South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development’s…
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Gretchen Lambert, AIA elected Vice Chairperson of CPAC
February 26, 2020
Gretchen Lambert, AIA, Vice President of Studio 2LR has been appointed to serve a three-year term on CPAC (the City of Columbia Climate Protection Action Committee) and has been elected…
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Regional Management Corp. announces fourth quarter 2019 results
February 26, 2020
Net income of $15.7 million and diluted earnings per share of $1.38 17.0% revenue growth, driven by 17.4% average finance receivables growth GREENVILLE, SC – Regional Management Corp. (NYSE: RM),…
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ABC Carolinas announces 2020 Upstate Regional Leadership Council
February 26, 2020
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas announces the 2020 leadership team for the organization’s Upstate Council. The new Chair is Justin Martin, project manager/estimator for Cely Construction.…
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Nicholas Vazsonyi named dean of the College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities at Clemson
February 25, 2020
Nicholas Vazsonyi has been chosen to lead the College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities. He is currently chair of the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, and Jesse Chapman Alcorn…
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REMBE Inc. establishing operations in Lancaster County
February 25, 2020
More Than $3.4 Million Investment Will Create 22 New Jobs REMBE® Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of the operational safety company REMBE® GmbH, today announced plans to locate its U.S. operations…
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Rhonda Vetzel joins the Simpsonville office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
February 25, 2020
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Rhonda Vetzel has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. Originally from Charleston, Vetzel has lived and worked in…
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Griffin Thomas joins the Anderson office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
February 25, 2020
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announce that Griffin Thomas has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. Born and raised in the Upstate and in several…
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Milliken & Company earns recognition as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® for 14th year
February 25, 2020
A capstone recognition for the diversified global manufacturer, Milliken & Company celebrates its 14th year among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. Selected by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in…
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Greenville Technical College and Anderson University sign articulation agreements
February 25, 2020Anderson University (AU) and Greenville Technical College (GTC) have formed a partnership designed to further enhance the transfer opportunity of students from GTC to AU. The partnership is intended to…
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Sherman College releases IRAPS 2020 Call for Abstracts
February 25, 2020
International Research and Philosophy Symposium (IRAPS) 2020 Call for Abstracts – Platform and Poster Presentations Sherman College of Chiropractic is now accepting abstracts for its 17th annual International Research and…
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Sylvan Learning Center announces February’s teacher of the month
February 25, 2020
Anna Davis has been named Sylvan Learning Center’s teacher of the month. After graduating from Costal Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in biology, Davis started work at Sylvan’s Greenville location…
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Greenville Technical College employees recognized as educators of the year
February 25, 2020(Left to right) Brian Easler, Cindy Davies, and Dr. Tanesha Jones-Boyd were recently named educators of the year by the South Carolina Technical Education Association. The South Carolina Technical Education…
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Milliken & Company earns recognition as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® for 14th year
February 25, 2020
A capstone recognition for the diversified global manufacturer, Milliken & Company celebrates its 14th year among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. Selected by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in…
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Frank Davis elected to Executive Committee of Upstate SC Alliance
February 25, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd shareholder Frank Davis has been elected to the Executive Committee of the Upstate SC Alliance. His two-year term begins February 25, 2020. As an Executive Committee Member,…
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United Ministries announces new executive director
February 25, 2020
United Ministries announced the selection of a new executive director to lead the agency upon the retirement of Tony McDade, the agency’s current executive director. Lizzie Bebber will join the…
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Infinity Marketing promotes four media team members
February 25, 2020Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing firm, is delighted to promote four team members within the Media Department: Carly Saul, Media Supervisor; Amber Paul, Senior Media Strategist; Jeanne Morrison, Senior…
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SC Chamber and other leading business associations urge SC House vote on H.4431 – Business License Tax Reform Act
February 24, 2020
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and other leading business associations representing businesses of varied specialties and sizes, are urging the SC House of Representatives to vote this week on H.4431, the…
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BJU students raise over $185,000 for mobile medical unit
February 24, 2020
For Bob Jones University’s annual Bible Conference offering fundraising campaign, BJU students spearheaded multiple fundraising efforts to raise $150,000 to purchase a Save the Storks mobile medical unit for Carolina Pregnancy Center in Spartanburg,…
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Four Clemson University engineers honored with named professorships
February 24, 2020
Four Clemson University engineers who are expanding research and education into advanced manufacturing and biotechnology innovation have been honored with named professorships. The honorees, their professorships and departments are: Kapil…
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Registration open for annual Clemson Extension forestry summit
February 24, 2020
Back for its 15th year, Clemson Cooperative Extension is offering its “Growing our Future” Annual Forestry Meeting to landowners, foresters and others interested in learning more about managing forested lands.…
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Clemson scientists working to find new ways to combat parasitic diseases that afflict millions
February 24, 2020
In the quest to develop more effective treatments for parasitic diseases like African sleeping sickness, Chagas disease and Leishmaniasis, scientists look for weaknesses in the organisms’ molecular machinery. These weaknesses…
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College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences receives first Cornerstone Gift
February 24, 2020
Mitch and Carla Norville support one Clemson. Since the 1980s, they have given back to the University to strengthen programs and initiatives in both academics and athletics, helping build Clemson…
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Tri-County’s articulation agreement with South University gives nursing grads avenue to BSN degree
February 24, 2020Tri-County Technical College signed an articulation agreement with South University giving associate degree nursing graduates yet another avenue to earn a BSN degree. Tri-County President Galen DeHay and Dr. Karl…
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abatUS establishing operations in Greenville County
February 24, 2020
$10 million investment expected to create 35 new jobs abatUS, a subsidiary of German-based abat AG and sister company of Adah International, announced new operations in Greenville County. The company’s…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 24, 2020
February 24, 2020
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 02/21/2020 to 02/27/2020 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Sonic The Hedgehog 2 $26,192,294 $106,493,965 2 The Call Of The Wild 1…
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BJU students raise over $185,000 for Mobile Medical Unit
February 24, 2020
For Bob Jones University’s annual Bible Conference offering fundraising campaign, BJU students spearheaded multiple fundraising efforts to raise $150,000 to purchase a Save the Storks mobile medical unit for Carolina Pregnancy Center in Spartanburg,…
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abatUS establishes new operations in South Carolina to serve Southeastern markets
February 24, 2020
abatUS, a subsidiary of Bremen, Germany-based abat AG and sister company of Adah International, today announced new operations in Greenville County to serve its expanding Southeastern markets. The company’s $10…
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Colliers Report: Greenville-Spartanburg pre-leased retail construction deliveries are expected into 2020
February 24, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q4-2019 GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG | RETAIL Key Takeaways Construction is often delivering pre-leased and the Greenville-Spartanburg retail market should expect this trend to continue throughout the…
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A Roadmap to Your Savings Journey
February 24, 2020
By Curtis Loftis South Carolina State Treasurer Saving money can be like driving a car. Your desired destination may be near or far, the direction you choose might change,…
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Statehouse Update – February 24, 2020
February 24, 2020The following is courtesy of Public Education Partners based in Greenville. They publish a bimonthly primer on all the policy action at the Statehouse. Bills We’re Watching The Santee Cooper…
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Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries selects UniComm Media Group to reach the Hispanic community
February 24, 2020
UniComm Media Group (UMG), a full service, advertising agency with Hispanic marketing capabilities, was contracted to create a state-wide digital awareness campaign for the Virginia Department of Game and Inland…
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Conservative leader, Brenda Stewart, announces run for Laurens County Council, District 7 seat
February 24, 2020
Long-time Clinton resident, Brenda Stewart has announced that she will run for Laurens County Council, District 7 seat in this year’s election. Stewart is a well-known community leader and life-long…
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South Carolina Retailers donate nearly $89,000 for hunger relief
February 23, 2020
Cash and Product Donations Support the Mission of Feeding the Carolinas The South Carolina Retail Association (http://scretail.org) and its retail member companies presented $89,000 in product and cash contributions to…
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Greenville Housing Authority welcomes a new CEO
February 22, 2020
Shawn R. Williams was recently selected as the new CEO of the Greenville Housing Authority. Commissioners for the Greenville Housing Authority (TGHA) announce the selection of Shawn R. Williams as…
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FUEL opens Q2 grant applications for Greenville non-profits
February 21, 2020
FUEL, a marketing agency in downtown Greenville, SC, specializing in digital and traditional services, has opened the application process for the second quarter grant program. The FUEL for Good Quarterly…
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Kopis named Greenville Chamber Small Business of the Year
February 21, 2020
One of South Carolina’s leading software technology companies has been named the 2019 Greenville Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year. Founded in 1999, Kopis has deep roots in the…
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Business & community leaders honored at the Greenville Chamber’s 131st Annual Meeting
February 21, 2020
The Greenville Chamber held its 131st Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the Greenville Convention Center. The event, presented by TD Bank, featured the Chamber’s reflection of 2019 successes,…
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