GSP growing four times faster than national average as airport posts its 22 nd month of passenger growth.
September 18, 2019
Passenger activity at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is increasing at a rate four times faster than the national average according to statistics released by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).…
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Spartanburg Water proactively addressing elevated algae levels on Municipal Reservoir #1
September 18, 2019
With temperatures reaching the mid-to-upper 90s over the last several weeks, Spartanburg Water has observed an increase in algae in Municipal Reservoir #1. While this is a common occurrence during…
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GSSM honors 31st class of seniors at 2019 Convocation Ceremony
September 18, 2019
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Convocation Ceremony was held Thursday, September 12th at GSSM in the Gerald Malloy Activity Center. Mr. Joey Wilson, GSSM’s Class…
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Spartanburg’s own Marshall Chapman returns with Lee Smith, Jill McCorkle & Matraca Berg for a one-night concert benefiting the Chapman Cultural Center
September 18, 2019
“An Evening of Stories and Songs with Marshall Chapman, Lee Smith, Jill McCorkle, and Matraca Berg,” a fundraiser for Chapman Cultural Center, will take place at the Chapman Cultural Center Theater on October 30.…
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Congressman Joe Wilson appointed to NDAA Conference Committee
September 18, 2019
Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) released the following statement on his appointment to the conference committee for this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “I am extraordinarily grateful to serve…
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Economic impact of South Carolina housing industry totals $44.7 billion
September 18, 2019
The annual economic impact of the housing industry on the state of South Carolina is $44.7 billion, according to a report released today by SC REALTORS® (SCR). Joseph C. Von…
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NAI Earle Furman announces the following transactions
September 18, 2019
Leased Spartanburg, South Carolina: Towers Rice, Jr., CCIM and Stuart Smith of NAI Earle Furman represented the landlord, B&N Properties, LLC, in leasing a 24,720 SF retail space located at…
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NARENCO establishing solar power operations in Marion County
September 18, 2019
Company Investing $8.75 Million in New Facility National Renewable Energy Corporation (NARENCO), a leading renewable energy independent power producer, announced the development of Cardinal Solar LLC, a new solar power…
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Greenville Chamber Minority Business Accelerator program announces new Instructors
September 18, 2019
Wendell Jones has been selected as the new Greenville Chamber Minority Business Accelerator (MBA) Instructor. In this capacity, Wendell will lead the instruction of program participants, preparing these high-potential minority-owned…
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Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes hosts 18th annual grief seminar
September 18, 2019
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes is pleased to announce Dr. Alan Wolfelt and Jesse Roberts as speakers for the 18 th annual grief seminar that will take place on September 24…
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AnMed Health opens the first Baby Café in South Carolina
September 18, 2019
AnMed Health will open a Baby Café for breastfeeding moms to find help and help each other. The mission of the Baby Café is to provide a place for breastfeeding…
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Eight schools in Spartanburg County named America’s Healthiest Schools
September 18, 2019
The Spartanburg Healthy Schools Initiative, funded by the Mary Black Foundation and supported by Partners for Active Living and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, is happy to announce that eight…
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Moseley Marcinak attorney, Megan Early-Soppa to present at trucking seminar
September 17, 2019
Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP attorney, Megan Early-Soppa, will speak at the annual Arkansas Trucking Seminar in Rogers, Arkansas, this week. Early-Soppa will be a panelist for the session “Beyond…
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The Insurance Source adds Service and Renewal Rep
September 17, 2019
Industry veteran Wendy Bellert has joined The Insurance Source as a Service and Renewal Representative. An Ohio native, Bellert is a graduate of Capital University and is an active volunteer…
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Polydeck Screen Corporation expanding operations in Spartanburg County
September 17, 2019
More Than $8.7 Million Investment Creating 45 New Jobs Polydeck Screen Corporation, a leading provider of polyurethane and rubber screen media and specialty screening solutions, is expanding its operations in…
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RV Retailer, LLC announces expansion in North Carolina and South Carolina
September 17, 2019RV Retailer, LLC announced that it has added three stores with the acquisition of Sonny’s Camp-N-Travel, a premier towable and motorhome RV dealer in North Carolina and South Carolina. Sonny’s Camp-N-Travel, in…
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Presidential scholar to visit Furman
September 17, 2019
In recognition of Constitution Day, Furman University’s Riley Institute and Department of Politics and International Affairs will present “Slipping Toward Monarchy?: The Rising Power of the Presidency” in Hartness Pavilion…
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Kelly Mendez-Scheib named SC HR Professional of the Year
September 17, 2019
Tindall Corporation’s Vice President of Human Resources, Kelly Mendez-Scheib, was named South Carolina’s Human Resources Professional of the Year by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce for her HR expertise…
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Robert Mebane joins MGC’s Greenville office
September 17, 2019
McAngus Goudelock & Courie, a regional insurance defense firm, announced the addition of attorney Robert Mebane to their firm’s Greenville office. Mebane focuses his practice on litigation matters. Robert Mebane…
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Converse College names Holly Duncan chief communications officer
September 17, 2019
Converse College announces it has hired Holly Duncan as its new chief communications officer. Duncan is a member of the college’s leadership team, serves on the President’s Cabinet, and helps…
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Pizza Hut U.S.’s Chief Brand Officer to speak at Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails on Sept. 30
September 16, 2019
Endeavor, a coworking space for creatives, agencies and corporate marketing teams in the heart of downtown Greenville, announces that Pizza Hut U.S.’s chief brand officer Marianne Radley will speak at…
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Neighborhood Housing Corporation announcing new staff
September 16, 2019
The Neighborhood Housing Corporation of Greenville, Inc. (NHC) announced Sheila Dogan has joined their team as an Office Administrator. Ms. Dogan comes with over 20 years’ experience in Community Development,…
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Flourish expands its services to faith and ministry organizations
September 16, 2019
Flourish – an award-winning public relations, marketing, and events firm – is now broadening its service footprint to include a focus on faith communities and ministries. This expansion in the…
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GSSM’s Spark! and ENGAGE after school programs now accepting applications
September 16, 2019
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its outreach after school programs Spark! and ENGAGE. Online applications are available at www.scgssm.org/outreach. Delivered by…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg brokers represent local real estate transactions in August
September 16, 2019Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions for August of 2019: Sales Greenville: Pete Brett, CCIM, David Sigmon, CCIM,…
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Spartanburg’s own Marshall Chapman returns with pals Lee Smith, Jill McCorkle & Matraca Berg for a special one-night concert benefitting the Chapman Cultural Center
September 16, 2019
“An Evening of Stories and Songs with Marshall Chapman, Lee Smith, Jill McCorkle, and Matraca Berg,” a fundraiser for Chapman Cultural Center, will take place at the Chapman Cultural Center Theater on October…
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Top Grossing Movies – September 16, 2019
September 16, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 09/13/2019 to 09/19/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 IT Chapter Two 2 $39,606,550 $152,675,074 2 Hustlers 1 $33,181,361 $33,181,361 3 Angel Has…
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Spinx provides complimentary rides via Hop In shuttle in downtown Greenville
September 16, 2019
New partnership with the Hop-In shuttle provides free shuttle service for local community to ‘make life easier’ The Spinx Company, the Greenville S.C.-based fuel and convenience retail company is excited…
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Hunter Hurst joins Coldwell Banker Caine as onsite sales agent for Chelsea Townes at Hollingsworth Park at Verdae
September 16, 2019
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Hunter Hurst as the onsite sales agent for the Chelsea Townes community in Hollingsworth Park at Verdae. This beautiful neighborhood by Shouse Development and builder,…
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Ken Ham to speak at STAND Conference
September 16, 2019
Ken Ham, founder and CEO of Answers in Genesis (parent company of the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter), will be the keynote speaker at Bob Jones University’s STAND Conference, an…
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John Warren sells stake in Lima One Capital
September 16, 2019
John Warren, founder and chairman of Greenville-based Lima One Capital, has sold his majority ownership stake in the company to current minority partners. Warren founded Lima One in 2011 and…
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Bernita Platt named SC SBDC State Star for her contributions to the economic development of South Carolina
September 16, 2019
The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC), the state’s premier provider of business assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners, announced that Myrtle Beach Area business consultant Bernita…
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J. Davis Construction breaks ground for City of Easley
September 16, 2019
On August 23, 2019, J. Davis Construction (JDC) broke ground on a large, multi-building project for the City of Easley. Highlights include the expansion and renovation of the Easley Fire…
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Peace Center announces Songwriters Concert Series and Workshop Series for 2019-2020
September 16, 2019
Greenville favorite Edwin McCain and accomplished songwriter Maia Sharp return for the Peace Center’s Songwriters Concert Series and Workshop Series. Each concert brings a new guest singer-songwriter to the Upstate…
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James Gregory comes to the Peace Center Feb. 8
September 16, 2019
Comedian James Gregory brings his Crock Pots and Chicken Legs tour to the Peace Center’s Gunter Theater on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at 4 and 7 p.m. James Gregory, dubbed “the funniest man…
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John Warren sells stake in Lima One Capital
September 16, 2019
John Warren, founder and chairman of Greenville-based Lima One Capital, has sold his majority ownership stake in the company to current minority partners. Warren founded Lima One in 2011 and…
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South Carolina state agencies partner to recognize 30 years since Hurricane Hugo
September 16, 2019
South Carolina Educational Television (SCETV) and the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) today announced a partnership to recognize 30 years since Hurricane Hugo impacted the state. On-air, SCETV plans…
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South Carolina Business Awards announces the recipients for the SC Economic Impact Award and the SC Excellence in Business Awards
September 16, 2019
South Carolina Business Awards, home of the Official SC TOP 25 Fastest Growing Companies program, announced the recipient for the 2019 South Carolina Economic Impact Award is ScanSource. The SC…
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Lima One Capital expands into new markets with new business development representatives
September 16, 2019
Lima One Capital, the nation’s premier lender for real estate investors, recently added business development representatives to better serve five new markets. • Danita Olney joins Lima One as a…
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Clemson program prepares women to manage the family forest land
September 16, 2019Clemson University Cooperative Extension is sponsoring a new statewide educational program designed to prepare family forest matriarchs for the reality that they could someday be left to make management decisions…
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Sherman Construction welcomes Project Manager
September 16, 2019
Sherman Construction announced its recent hire of Wes Sarvis who will join the team as a Project Manager. Sarvis comes with over 10 years of experience in the construction industry.…
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Colonial Precast Concrete of Carolina, LLC establishing Colleton County operations
September 16, 2019
More than $2.5 Million Investment Creating Approximately 55 Jobs Colonial Precast Concrete of Carolina, LLC, a leading manufacturer of prestressed and precast concrete products, today announced plans to establish manufacturing…
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GE Appliances expanding Kershaw County operations with new Manufacturing Center of Excellence
September 16, 2019
Company Investing $60 Million into Facility GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, announced the creation of a new Manufacturing Center of Excellence for production of water heaters at its Kershaw…
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New partnership unites SC businesses with exceptional needs students through state tax credit programs
September 16, 2019
Exceptional SC and the South Carolina Research Authority announced Wednesday the formation of Exceptional Connections – a business-education partnership that unites South Carolina’s business community with more than 3,000 exceptional…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation hosts ‘CAN Talks,’ an event where ideas and stories will broaden your perspective
September 16, 2019
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs for individuals with disabilities, will host a special event called ‘CAN Talks’ where six individuals with…
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SC Commission on Higher Education launches media campaign to encourage minority males to enter the teaching profession
September 15, 2019
South Carolina is one of only four states to participate in Project Pipeline Repair (PPR), an exclusive initiative of the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) utilizing collaborative partnerships…
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Fourth Halls Chophouse set to open in Nexton September 18
September 13, 2019
Hall Management Group LLC (HMG) announced the September 18 opening of their fourth Halls Chophouse in Nexton Square in Summerville, South Carolina. Their flagship location at 434 King Street in…
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Valeo Groupe Americas promotes Sealey to President of Valeo Student
September 13, 2019
Valeo Groupe Americas (VGA) announced that Kevin Sealey has been promoted to President of Valeo Student. Sealey has been serving as Vice President of Student Operations and is a Founding…
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AnMed Health’s Cancer Fighters & Survivors Day Set for September 22
September 12, 2019
AnMed Health Cancer Center is hosting its annual Cancer Fighters & Survivors Day on Sunday, September 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Anderson Civic Center in Anderson, S.C.…
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Greenville Technical College and Lander University partner to advance nursing education
September 12, 2019(left to right) Lander University Associate Provost Dr. James Colbert and President Dr. Richard Cosentino join Greenville Technical College President Dr. Keith Miller and Vice President for Learning and Workforce…
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