Niagara Bottling establishing operations in Florence County
February 21, 2020
More Than $70 Million Investment to Create 70 New Jobs Niagara Bottling, a leading beverage manufacturer in the U.S., announced plans to establish operations in Florence County. The company’s more…
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BRIGHT+CO CEO Jennifer Sutton honored as 2020 Woman of Influence
February 20, 2020
BRIGHT+CO Marketing Founder and Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Sutton has been recognized as one of the Upstate South Carolina region’s Women of Influence by GSA Business Report. Nominated by readers…
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Governor presents Tourism Achievement Awards at conference
February 20, 2020
In an awards luncheon at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism and Travel, Governor Henry McMaster recognized people and places who made significant contributions to tourism in South Carolina. The industry’s…
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Reedy River Duck Derby upping its game to 12,000 ducks
February 20, 2020
After surpassing 10,000 ducks adopted the past two years, the Rotary Club of the Reedy River Greenville is raising its goal to 12,000 in 2020. That means more opportunities for…
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Lifoam Industries, LLC formally expands and introduces new identity for healthcare, commercial & consumer segments
February 20, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC – Lifoam Industries, LLC, a long-time temperature-control packaging manufacturer, has officially announced the expansion and launch of a new company identity, to include name, logo, and domain name.…
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Colliers International | South Carolina announces Innovation Award recipient is Sarah Davis
February 19, 2020
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the company’s 2019 Innovation Award was presented to Sarah Davis, Marketing Coordinator in its Columbia office. The Innovation Award recognizes and honors revolutionary actions…
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Healthgrades names Bon Secours one of America’s Best Hospitals of 2020
February 19, 2020
Only South Carolina Hospital to Receive Top 50 Ranking Bon Secours St. Francis Health System’s two hospitals have been recognized as the best in South Carolina by Healthgrades, the leading…
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United Way of the Piedmont and WSPA raise over $51,000 for disaster recovery
February 19, 2020
United Way of the Piedmont is thrilled to announce that in partnership with WSPA 7 News and the support of corporate partners, over $51,000 has been raised to help families…
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GSP begins construction on new aircraft rescue and firefighting facility
February 19, 2020
Construction is underway on a new $9 million aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) facility at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP). The 24,000 square foot facility will house GSP’s fire department and serve…
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Palmetto Poll at Clemson to utilize social media analytics in advance of 2020 Democratic primary, general election
February 19, 2020
Clemson University will revive and modernize its Palmetto Poll by combining social media analytics with traditional polling methods in the statewide public opinion survey. Clemson faculty involved in the Palmetto Poll…
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South Carolina tourism reports another record year
February 19, 2020
Tourism in South Carolina is now a record $23.8 billion industry, supporting one in every 10 jobs and generating $1.8 billion in state and local taxes, according to figures released today…
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Furman’s George C. Shields recognized for leadership in undergraduate research
February 19, 2020
Furman University Chemistry Professor George C. Shields has been named a 2020 Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) fellow, an honor that recognizes his leadership and service as a role model…
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Alliance for a Healthier SC announces Juana Slade as new Chair
February 19, 2020
The Alliance for a Healthier SC has named Juana S. Slade, CDM, CCF, who currently serves as the chief diversity officer and director of language services at AnMed Health, as…
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Infinity Marketing promotes four Senior Leadership Team members
February 19, 2020
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing firm, announced promotions within its Senior Leadership Team: Bo Rogers, Senior Vice President of Client Services; John Fuhler, Vice President of Business Services; Kari…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 19, 2020
February 19, 2020
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 02/14/2020 to 02/20/2020 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Sonic The Hedgehog 1 $58,018,348 $70,002,074 2 Birds Of Prey 2 $17,172,686 $61,859,171…
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Immedion welcomes Tim Morrissey to sales team
February 18, 2020
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced today the hiring of Tim Morrissey as Senior Sales Executive. In his new role, Tim will…
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Ask and Receive Coaching’s CEO Stacey Bevill becomes HeartMath® Certified Trainer
February 18, 2020
Stacey Bevill, founder and CEO of Ask and Receive Coaching (a division of Ask and Receive, Inc.), has added another professional designation – HeartMath® Certified Trainer – to her long…
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Furman offers Customer-Centric Innovation program to Upstate
February 18, 2020
To help organizational leaders adapt to the new speed of innovation, the Center for Corporate and Professional Development at Furman has created “Customer-Centric Innovation,” a three-day program offered April 21-23,…
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Nextel South resigns with RealOp Investments in Atlanta
February 18, 2020
Lincoln Property Company Southeast (Lincoln) has secured a full-floor renewal at The Corners Office Park, located in the Peachtree Corners submarket of Atlanta. This news comes a few months after…
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A M King hires experienced superintendent Mitch Pingry for Greenville operation
February 18, 2020
Carolinas-based A M King, an integrated design-build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has hired seasoned construction professional Mitch Pingry as superintendent based in the firm’s Greenville office.…
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Stinson Ferguson returns to Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
February 18, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomed Stinson Ferguson back to the firm’s Greenville office as Special Counsel. Stinson focuses her practice on construction and utility litigation, commercial dispute litigation, collections management and…
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Joe Erwin to Chair Scouts Patron Dinner honoring Mike Baur
February 17, 2020
Annual Event Highlights Scouting Programs and Impact The Blue Ridge Council of the Boy Scouts of America announced Mike Baur, ScanSource Chairman and CEO, will be honored at its 2020…
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Clemson researchers present findings from extensive research on food insecurity in Pickens County
February 17, 2020
Clemson researchers recently released findings on the issue of food insecurity in Pickens County along with recommendations and proposed solutions to the problem. The extensive study of hunger and food…
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Teri Watts joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
February 17, 2020
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Teri Watts has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Watts knows the joys and challenges of relocating…
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Brent Williams named Senior Director of Marketing and Sales Strategies for United Community Bank
February 17, 2020
United Community Bank announced Brent Williams has been promoted to Senior Director of Marketing and Sales Strategies. In this newly created role, Williams will be responsible for the planning and…
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Health Policy Fellows recognized by SC Institute of Medicine & Public Health
February 17, 2020
Members of the South Carolina General Assembly have been recognized as the newest class of Health Policy Fellows by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH). The…
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Rebuild Upstate announces 2020 board members and leadership team
February 17, 2020
Rebuild Upstate has elected new board officers and members for the upcoming year. The new officers are Chip Reaves as board chair; Ashley Brooks as vice-chair and governance chair, Michael…
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Four companies receive a total of $175,000 in SCRA grants
February 17, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces four SC Launch Client Companies recently have been awarded grants for a combined total of $175,000. Competitor Tent is a unique, new mobile app aimed…
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Highest Morningstar Rating for Wallick Investments’ Fidelis
February 16, 2020
Only the top 10% of products in each product category receive 5 stars.* 1 of only 7 RIA firms in SC to receive Morningstar Separate Account Ratings, Wallick Investments, LLC’s…
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Arthrex selects one of the top machine technology students in South Carolina as first youth apprentice
February 16, 2020
Arthrex selected its first youth apprentice from the Pickens County Career and Technology Center program. Bradie Reece, one of the top machine technology students in South Carolina, will be learning…
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GSSM now accepting applications for its summer STEM camps
February 16, 2020
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its summer STEM camps: CREATEng, GoSciTech, and iTEAMS Xtreme: Next Generation. These summer camps are…
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Management Solutions adds two new clients
February 13, 2020
Management Solutions, an authorized PXT Select™ partner based in Greenville, S.C., recently expanded its client portfolio with the addition of two new clients. BlueCross Blue Shield of South Carolina and…
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Greenville Technical College and Phillis Wheatley Community Center partner to help ex-offenders transition successfully
February 13, 2020
Greenville Technical College (GTC) and the Phillis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC) are collaborating to create an Upstate Ex-Offender Re-entry Center. The center, housed at PWCC, will provide case management activities…
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Viviana Hankins joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
February 13, 2020
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Viviana Hankins has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Hankins was raised in Greenville, has seen the…
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WellSpent announces facilitators and roundtable sessions for upcoming forum
February 13, 2020
WellSpent — the first forum to bring together business and healthcare leaders to discuss and develop statewide initiatives will be taking place later this month. The forum is set to…
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Emmanuel’s Hammer Annual Builder’s Breakfast to honor the life of Thomas Few
February 13, 2020
Emmanuel’s Hammer, a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing home rehabilitation services for homeowners in need, is hosting their Annual Builder’s Breakfast on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at 7:00 AM. This year,…
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Martha “Arden” Stelly joins the Anderson office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
February 13, 2020
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Martha “Arden” Stelly has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. Stelly was born and raised in Americus, GA.…
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NHE to manage The Ironwood Community in North Augusta, SC; expands Southeastern footprint
February 13, 2020
Noted property management firm NHE, Inc. has been appointed to manage and lease apartment homes at The Ironwood Apartments in North Augusta, S.C. The property joins dozens of other NHE…
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Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) hires industry veteran Matt Lochel as new Head of Strategy and Client Services
February 13, 2020
Jeff Dezen Public Relations has announced that PR veteran Matt Lochel is returning to the agency in the newly created role of Head of Strategy and Client Services. He will…
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The Cliffs welcomes two sales executives to real estate team
February 13, 2020
The Cliffs announced that Mike Williams and Zack Thomas have joined its real estate team as sales executives. Williams joins the Mountain Region sales office, which includes The Cliffs at…
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DHEC study shows S.C. schools can take steps to reduce amounts of waste generated each day
February 13, 2020
More than half of the waste schools send to landfills could be prevented, according to a school waste study released today by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control…
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Douglas Machine Shop, Inc. expanding operations in Chesterfield County
February 13, 2020
More Than $2.5 Million Investment Will Create 13 New Jobs Douglas Machine Shop, Inc., a custom metal fabricator and machine shop, announced plans to expand its current operations in Chesterfield…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on Department of Administration’s Santee Cooper Report
February 12, 2020Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement on the Department of Administration’s report on Santee Cooper, which the Department was directed to complete by Act 95 of 2019: “The interests…
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Prodigy Cabinetry establishing operations in Greenville County
February 12, 2020
$2.5 Million Investment Will Create 80 New Jobs Prodigy Cabinetry, a manufacturer of European-styled cabinetry, today announced new operations in Greenville County. The company’s $2.5 million investment will create 80…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
February 12, 2020
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Columbia, SC Paige Bryant and Craig Waites represented 1509…
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Godshall Recruiting wins ClearlyRated’s 2020 Best of Staffing® Award for service excellence
February 12, 2020Godshall Recruiting, a leading recruiting and staffing agency recently received Best of Staffing Client Award for providing superior service to their clients. Awarded in partnership with presenting sponsor, CareerBuilder, and…
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Historic Cokesbury College to Hold Wedding Expo March 5
February 12, 2020
Wedding Expo March 5 highlights historic Cokesbury College as wedding venue Historic Cokesbury College, located at 210 College Drive in Cokesbury, S.C., will host its first Wedding Expo Thursday, March…
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What to do if you receive a notice from the SCDOR
February 12, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) sends thousands of notices each year, particularly during or after tax season to help process a return or to collect taxes owed. If…
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Shawn Skillman joins communications team at Flock and Rally
February 12, 2020
Flock and Rally, the women-owned integrated communications and marketing firm based in Columbia, South Carolina, celebrates the addition of accomplished public relations professional Shawn Skillman to its team as a…
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The Blood Connection gives community new way to save lives
February 12, 2020
Donation Center Grand Opening on February 27 CHARLESTON, SC – The Blood Connection (TBC), a Greenville, S.C. based community blood center, will officially open its donation center in North Charleston…
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