Fairway Subaru chooses Ronald McDonald House Charities® of the Carolinas for annual Share the Love® Event
November 14, 2019
Fairway Subaru announces it has chosen Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) of the Carolinas for its annual Share the Love® Event this holiday season. From November 14, 2019 to January…
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Sylvan Learning Center announces November’s teacher of the month
November 14, 2019
Rashmi Kulasekera has been named Sylvan Learning Center’s teacher of the month. Kulasekera, a fulltime employee of General Electric, began working at Sylvan of Greenville in July of 2019. With…
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SCDOT to host “Fall Cleanup” event across South Carolina
November 14, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will be holding an agency-wide highway litter cleanup event on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019. SCDOT’s “Fall Cleanup” will include hundreds of employees, from…
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Coldwell Banker Caine agents Heidi Putnam and Jeannette Schell receive luxury marketing designation
November 14, 2019
Coldwell Banker Caine agents, Heidi Putnam and Jeannette Schell recently received the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation from The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing. Heidi was also awarded the…
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BMW Plant Spartanburg announced as the 2019 Cultural Champion
November 13, 2019
Chapman Cultural Center announces that BMW Plant Spartanburg was awarded the “2019 Cultural Champion” at the annual Champions luncheon on Thursday, November 7th. Each year, Chapman Cultural Center honors its…
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Finalists announced for Elevate upstate Community Vibrancy Grant
November 13, 2019
Ten at the Top (TATT), an organization created to foster collaboration, partnerships and strategic planning across the Upstate, has announced the finalists for the 2019 Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate Community…
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Inaugural Holiday Market and Open House at Aurora Farms
November 13, 2019
On Friday, November 29, from 10am until 2pm, Aurora Farms is presenting an inaugural “Holiday Market and Open House” event. This is a wonderful opportunity for the community to visit…
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Elmore Goldsmith, P.A. receives tier one rankings in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2020 “Best Law Firms”
November 13, 2019
Best Lawyers® released the 2020 “Best Law Firms” rankings and Elmore Goldsmith, P.A., has been recognized in three areas. For the Greenville metropolitan area, the firm has received tier one…
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Spartanburg County, Spartan Race, and Tryon Resort partner for Carolinas Ultra, Beast, and Sprint race this weekend
November 13, 2019
Spartanburg is once again partnering with Spartan Race for the Carolinas Ultra, Beast and Sprint Weekend on Nov. 23 and 24 at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) at Tryon Resort.…
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Bob Jones University to launch new academic programs
November 13, 2019
The Bob Jones University Board of Trustees approved several new degree and certificate programs at its annual fall meeting at the end of October. The majority of the new programs…
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Zuendt Engineering adds Jim Crandall as Managing Partner in Florida
November 13, 2019
Full service civil and structural engineering firm, Zuendt Engineering, has added Jim Crandall as its managing partner for its Florida office. Crandall earned his bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental engineering from…
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Engenius names a new Director of Accounts
November 13, 2019
Upstate web design and digital marketing company Engenius announced the promotion of Kory Radford to Director of Accounts. Radford’s primary responsibility will be to oversee the daily operations of the…
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WellSpent conference will focus on linking business and healthcare leaders this February
November 13, 2019
WellSpent, the first conference in a much larger statewide initiative to bring together business and healthcare leaders, will be held this February as a major step toward solving many of…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes three new media coordinators
November 13, 2019
Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing agency in the Upstate, welcomes Tori Sanders, Anna Nail and Carly Jermon as Media Coordinators to its team to further the firm’s media capabilities. “Infinity’s…
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Cameo Joseph awarded ABA YLD “Star of the Quarter”
November 13, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Cameo Joseph was recognized by the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (ABA YLD) as a “Star of the Quarter” at its 2019 Fall Conference. The ABA…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation awards funds to Upstate charities for 2019
November 13, 2019
South Carolina Charities, Inc. (SCCI) announced the list of Upstate charities receiving more than $560,000 raised by the 2019 BMW Charity Pro-Am Presented by SYNNEX Corporation. Since its inception in…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association launches Labor Law Compliance Help Desk
November 12, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) launched their Labor Law Compliance Help Desk with assistance from national employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. The help desk provides quick…
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The South Carolina Lean Alliance rebrands as OpExChange
November 12, 2019
The South Carolina Lean Alliance has rebranded as OpExChange. Why the name change? Because the scope of topics has increased to include more than lean manufacturing. OpExChange will now also…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina statewide industrial activity intensifies
November 12, 2019
Key Takeaways South Carolina industrial markets continue to absorb record-breaking square footage, this quarter alone the state absorbed 5.43 million square feet. Rental rates continue in an upward trend and…
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Mercy Housing Southeast receives financial support and tax credits for Greenville area affordable housing
November 12, 2019
Mercy Housing Southeast announces the award of Low-Income Tax Credits (LIHTC) for a 46-unit affordable housing community in Mauldin, SC. Championed by Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and with…
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ScanSource, Inc. names new Board Member
November 12, 2019
Dede Ramoneda brings information technology expertise and Fortune 500 leadership to the Board ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading provider of technology products and solutions, announced the appointment of Dorothy…
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Pegasus Home Fashions establishing operations in Bamberg County
November 12, 2019
Pegasus Home Fashions, a manufacturer and provider of bedding and home products, today announced plans to establish operations in Bamberg County. The $1.1 million investment is projected to create 113…
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Immedion hires Roy Acosta as Marketing Associate
November 12, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced today the hiring of Roy Acosta as Marketing Associate. In his new role, Roy will help…
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Top Grossing Movies – November 11, 2019
November 11, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 11/08/2019 to 11/14/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Midway 1 3,242 $17,897,419.00 $17,897,419.00 2 Doctor Sleep 1 3,855 $14,114,124.00…
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Experienced realtors join Flagship Commercial
November 11, 2019
Bart Coleman and Boomer Coleman recently joined Flagship Properties, an Upstate-based real estate company that offers commercial sales and leasing, and property management services. At Flagship Properties, Bart and Boomer…
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South Carolina attorneys Luke Burke and Jack McDonald become partners at Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey
November 11, 2019
Attorneys Luke Burke and Jack McDonald recently became partners of Greenville’s award-winning law firm, Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey. Burke, Greenville Business Magazine’s Legal Elite of the Upstate Top Vote award…
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United Community Bank to participate in Angel Tree Gift Giving This Holiday Season
November 11, 2019
United Community Bank announced its Upstate branches will be providing Christmas gifts to local children through its annual Angel Tree program. Participating branches will place Christmas trees in their lobbies…
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ACI Plastics expanding Oconee County operations
November 11, 2019
Company investing $10 million into expansion ACI Plastics, a thermoplastics processor and recycler, announced plans for a $10 million expansion to its operations in Oconee County. The company will partner…
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Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta announces results of 2019 Board of Directors’ election
November 10, 2019
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) announced the results of the 2019 director election. The Bank conducted an election to fill the member directorship for South Carolina, and…
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Project HOPE Foundation Board Chair named finalist for NASCAR Foundation’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award
November 10, 2019
Joe Vaughn of Woodruff, SC has been chosen as one of four finalists for The NASCAR Foundation’s ninth annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. The award, named in honor of…
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Gov. Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment of Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey announce record cuts to unemployment insurance tax rates
November 10, 2019
2020 tax rates will be 34 percent lower than 2019, and the UI Trust Fund is now solvent. Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce…
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2018 South Carolina infant mortality report released
November 10, 2019
New data released today by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) shows that South Carolina’s infant mortality rate increased to 7.2 deaths per 1,000 births. In 2017,…
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Clemson professors, national nursing leaders create health care design certificate for clinical and leadership nurses
November 10, 2019
Through a new certificate program, the Clemson University School of Nursing will educate practicing nurses about the design of health care facilities, empowering them to improve the safety and function of the…
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Monty Moore joins the Anderson office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 10, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Monty Moore has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. After volunteering for the United States Air Force, Monty…
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Harris Pastides, AVX Corp., Jerry Youkey honored at record-setting life sciences conference
November 10, 2019To resounding applause from a record gathering from 11 countries, 32 states and virtually every county in South Carolina, life sciences leaders at SCBIO 2019 in Greenville saluted three leaders…
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S.C. Department of Revenue issuing 400,000 rebate checks this week
November 8, 2019
Six months after lawmakers approved $50 tax rebates for eligible taxpayers and less than one month after the October 15 Individual Income Tax extension deadline, the final numbers are in…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, S.C. Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin release final Commission report
November 8, 2019Governor Henry McMaster and South Carolina Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin today released the Commission’s final report at its quarterly meeting in Horry County this morning. “Major hurricanes and major…
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Vanessa Clark receives FM Rogers Leadership Award at Greenville Technical College
November 8, 2019Vanessa Clark, a recent graduate of Greenville Technical College (GTC) who earned a certificate in Marketing in the Non-Profit Sector, was awarded the college’s FM Rogers Leadership Award for 2019.…
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United Community Bank launches new website
November 7, 2019
As part of its ongoing effort to provide a high level of service to all customers, United Community Bank is proud to announce the launch of its new website. Still…
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Lori Jolly joins the Spartanburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 7, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Lori Jolly has joined the company’s Spartanburg office as a sales associate. Lori Jolly is a life-long resident of Spartanburg County.…
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Michelle Peterson joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 7, 2019Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Michelle Peterson has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. As a transplant to Greenville, Peterson is bringing…
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Record cuts to unemployment insurance tax rates
November 7, 2019
2020 tax rates will be 34 percent lower than 2019, and the UI Trust Fund is now solvent. Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce…
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Immedion promotes Trent Kenelly and Brooks Neal
November 7, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, is pleased to announce the promotions of Trent Kenelly and Brooks Neal. Trent Kenelly has been promoted…
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William “Bill” Englert joins the Pelham Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 6, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that William “Bill” Englert has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Born and raised in North Central Pennsylvania,…
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South Carolina Charities, Inc. welcomes Matt Sharkey as director of sales for BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX
November 6, 2019
South Carolina Charities, Inc. (SCCI) welcomed Matt Sharkey as its new director of sales. In his new role, Sharkey is responsible for implementing sales and marketing strategies to identify new…
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The Cliffs experiences continued real estate growth during third quarter
November 6, 2019
The Cliffs announced that real estate sales by Cliffs Realty and Walnut Cove Realty totaled $95 million through the third quarter of 2019. Through September of this year, Cliffs Realty…
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RIA approves grants for enhancing water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure
November 6, 2019
More than $10 million in grant funding awarded The S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved grant assistance for 24 projects, totaling more than $10.8 million. Recognizing that the investments…
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Federation of Families of South Carolina to hold statewide Art Contest for the South Carolina Children’s Mental Health Awareness poster
November 6, 2019
The Federation of Families of South Carolina will hold a statewide Art Contest in recognition of Children’s Mental Health Month. This year’s Art Contest theme is “Messengers of Hope.” During…
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South Carolina ETV to host live taping event in Upstate for upcoming episode of ‘South Carolina Lede’ podcast
November 6, 2019
Live taping will take place November 14 at Spartanburg’s Growler Haus South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced a live taping event for an upcoming episode of the network’s news and…
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The Cliffs embarks on next phase of real estate development with the launch of new homebuilding program
November 5, 2019The Cliffs announced that it has launched a new homebuilding program, Cliffs Builders, which recently broke ground on its first home within The Meadow neighborhood at The Cliffs at Walnut…
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