DP3 Architects, Ltd. welcomes Brittany Arnold
September 12, 2019
DP3 Architects, Ltd. announced the addition of Brittany Arnold to the firm. Brittany joins DP3 Architects with a bachelor’s degree in interior design from Bob Jones University and a Master…
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Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce announces two new team members
September 12, 2019
Roos named Vice President of Investor Relations; Turner named Director of Events The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce has hired Matt Roos as Vice President of Investor Relations and Jonna…
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Public invited to review updates to zoning requirements for Unity Park planning area
September 12, 2019
The City of Greenville and the Greenville Housing Fund will host drop-in style open houses for property owners and residents to review the latest draft of the Neighborhood District Code…
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South Carolina life sciences conference to feature J&J Innovation leader Michal Preminger, over 40 national speakers
September 12, 2019
Johnson & Johnson Innovation Leader Michal Preminger will join more than 40 additional national speakers at SCBIO 2019 – the annual conference bringing top leaders and executives from life sciences organizations across the state and…
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Crawford Strategy’s Allison Mertens selected as Riley Institute Fellow
September 12, 2019
Allison Mertens, Senior Vice President of Corporate Growth at Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing and branding agency, will join leaders selected from across the Upstate as Furman University’s 28th class…
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HRP Associates welcomes return of Davis to Greenville office
September 11, 2019
Jason Davis, PE joins local environmental engineering firm HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental engineering and hydrogeology firm in Greenville, announces the addition of Jason Davis, PE as a Senior…
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Little Black Dress Initiative showcases “90 Years of Women Investing In Women”
September 11, 2019
The Junior League of Greenville’s signature event to run September 16-20 The Junior League of Greenville, Inc. (JLG) presents its Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI) for the third consecutive year,…
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City holds grand opening of Parallel Parkway
September 11, 2019
Mayor Knox White was joined by City and County officials, community partners and the project team for the grand opening of Parallel Parkway, a new limited-access road connecting Verdae Boulevard…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names August Circle of Excellence recipients
September 11, 2019
Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from August through the Circle of Excellence program. The Circle of Excellence distinction is awarded to…
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BJU alumni present at Indie Craft Parade
September 11, 2019
Fourteen Bob Jones University alumni have been selected as exhibitors for the tenth annual Indie Craft Parade Sept. 13 – 15 at Timmons Arena on the campus of Furman University. The Makers…
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Study shows Spartanburg’s hospitality tax receipts, hotel room supply and demand continue to grow
September 11, 2019
City of Spartanburg and Spartanburg County hospitality tax receipts and hotel room supply and demand grew during the 2018-2019 fiscal year, according to a study from H2R Market Research, a…
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Alyson Donnelly, Vice President of Sales, joins Coldwell Banker Caine leadership team
September 11, 2019
On the heels of a full-market rebrand, Caine is growing its management to provide more support for agents In response to continued growth for the Upstate real estate firm, Coldwell…
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R&E Automated Systems expanding Spartanburg County operations
September 11, 2019
$12 Million Investment Creating 176 New Jobs R&E Automated Systems,an internationally-recognized leader in the automation, engineering and prototype build industries, today announced plans to expand operations in Spartanburg County. The…
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Clemson’s Hayek Center receives major grant to expand research and undergraduate programs
September 11, 2019Clemson University’s Hayek Center for Business Prosperity has received a four-year grant from the Charles Koch Foundation that could provide as much as $5 million to the center. The Hayek Center, founded…
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Trane unveils expanded Columbia facility, delivering environmental, workforce and community benefits
September 11, 2019
Company celebrates investments in its newly-expanded facility with ribbon cutting event, and makes donations to advance technical education for local students Trane®, a leading global provider of indoor comfort solutions…
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Kopis’s Wentzel named to Greenville’s Best & Brightest 2019
September 11, 2019
Kevin Wentzel, the chief operating officer at Kopis, has been named to Greenville Business Magazine’s 2019 Best and Brightest 35 and under. For 25 years, the Best & Brightest 35…
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Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture in Columbia, Sat., Sept. 21
September 11, 2019
Multiple Grammy-nominated recording artist, Dwele, to headline free festival Join Historic Columbia at Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21.…
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Faddis Concrete Products launching Chester County operations
September 11, 2019
$6.7 Million Investment to Create 60 New Jobs Faddis Concrete Products, an American-owned provider of high-quality precast concrete products, today announced plans to establish operations in Chester County. The $6.7…
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Seven college students join Northwestern Mutual’s nationally recognized internship program
September 11, 2019
Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial services firm, has selected seven college seniors to gain valuable financial planning experience in the firm’s nationally recognized internship program. Alexandra Worts of Furman University,…
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Bank of America recognized as one of Greenville Technical College’s Unsung Heroes
September 11, 2019Bank of America and the Bank of America Charitable Foundation were recently recognized by Greenville Technical College as Unsung Heroes, joining the ranks of organizations and individuals honored over the…
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UofSC sets new record with $278.6 million in research and sponsored awards funding
September 11, 2019
University of South Carolina faculty have again broken their previous record-high external funding by garnering $278.6 million in research and sponsored awards in fiscal year 2019 (July 1, 2018 through June 30,…
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New report highlights South Carolina’s achievements in computer science education
September 11, 2019
Code.org, the Computer Science Teachers Association, and the Expanding Computing Education Pathways Alliance, released the 2019 State of Computer Science Education report. The report shows South Carolina continues to be on the cutting edge in…
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Michelle Stikeleather named Director of Media Services at Infinity Marketing
September 10, 2019
Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing agency in the Upstate, promoted Michelle Stikeleather to Director of Media Services to oversee the media department and advance the agency’s overall strategy. “Michelle’s natural…
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Writers of Ribbons of Scarlet to speak at Converse College’s Author Talk on October 2
September 10, 2019
Converse College is hosting two of the writers of Ribbons of Scarlet, Kate Quinn and Laura Kaomie at its upcoming author talk on October 2. The free community event begins…
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UofSC is No. 1 nationwide for first-year student experience
September 9, 2019
The University of South Carolina has the top first-year student experience among the nation’s public universities, according to U.S. News and World Report’s annual undergraduate rankings released Monday (Sept. 9). The…
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Wofford among U.S. News best national liberal arts colleges
September 9, 2019
College also among best values, top performer in social mobility Wofford College remains one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges and among the best values in higher education, according…
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SC jobseekers and businesses continue connections to SC Works
September 9, 2019
Coastal Centers Reopening in Wake of Hurricane Dorian Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey says all of the SC Works centers closed by Hurricane Dorian have now…
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GSP opens of new 110,000 sq. ft. cargo facility
September 9, 2019
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) celebrated the opening of a $33 million air cargo facility which significantly increases the airport’s ability to handle domestic and international freight. In recent years air…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2019 Angels
September 9, 2019
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors…
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Bob Jones University ranked by U.S. News & World Report
September 9, 2019
In its 2020 Best Colleges Rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized Bob Jones University as one of the Best Regional Universities, the sixth Best Value Regional University in the South,…
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Corley Plumbing Air Electric selects UniComm Media Group as agency-of-record
September 9, 2019
UniComm Media Group (UMG), a full service, advertising agency with Hispanic marketing capabilities based in Greenville, S.C., was selected as Corley Pluming Air Electric’s agency-of-record. UMG will lead advertising, digital,…
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Top Grossing Movies – September 9, 2019
September 9, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 09/06/2019 to 09/12/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 IT Chapter Two 1 $91,062,152 $91,062,152 2 Angel Has Fallen 3 $5,990,157 $53,450,658…
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Furman climbs five spots in U.S. News national rankings
September 9, 2019
Furman University climbed five spots to No. 46 in the 2020 U.S. News & World Report rankings of the “Best National Liberal Arts Colleges,” released today. Among such universities, Furman…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
September 9, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Columbia, SC Danny Bonds and Taylor Wolfe represented Broad Brook…
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Lima One Capital adds five business development reps
September 9, 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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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association seeking nominations for Upstate Hospitality Awards
September 8, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) is seeking nominations for the 7th Annual Upstate Hospitality Awards, honoring the best of the best in the Upstate’s hospitality industry. The…
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AnMed Health’s Impressions Shoppe recognized for service and care to cancer patients
September 8, 2019
AnMed Health’s Impressions Shoppe has achieved accreditation through The Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for after mastectomy breast prosthesis and fitter services. The Impressions Shoppe is located in the…
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Countybank unveils refreshed company website
September 8, 2019
Countybank is proud to launch its new website, providing a more comprehensive and user-friendly experience for online visitors. To experience Countybank’s revamped website, visit www.ecountybank.com. “Our new website better represents…
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Wade Pfau, renowned retirement income expert, to speak at the FPA of South Carolina annual symposium
September 6, 2019
The Financial Planning Association of South Carolina announced today that Wade Pfau, Ph.D., CFP, will speak at their annual symposium and sponsor expo being held on Thursday, October 10 and…
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Rebuild Upstate hires new office coordinator
September 6, 2019
Rebuild Upstate has brought on Ashley Weekly as its new office coordinator. Weekly graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration as well as a previously earned…
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$5,000 grants to reward literary, dance excellence in S.C.
September 6, 2019
S.C. Arts Commission opens applications for FY21 Fellowships Deadline to apply is Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 The South Carolina Arts Commission is accepting applications for $5,000 FY21 individual artist fellowships…
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Home Works announces new Program Officer
September 6, 2019
Home Works of America announced the addition of Dr. Sam Marcengill to serve as Program Officer. He will be responsible for helping guide and build the Home Works model in…
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A needed step toward improving S.C.’s beleaguered prisons
September 6, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller First, let’s acknowledge the obvious: All is not well in South Carolina’s prison system. Its troubles have been pretty well-documented over the past few…
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Roper Mountain Science Center groundbreaking
September 6, 2019The groundbreaking ceremony for Roper Mountain Science Center’s new Environmental Science and Sustainability Center took place on September 5th. The 28,428 square foot facility is the first new educational building…
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SYNNEX & ScanSource raise $36,298 for Project HOPE Foundation
September 6, 2019SYNNEX Corporation and ScanSource raised $36,298 for Project HOPE Foundation at the 6th annual Pelham Cup charity golf tournament. The tournament took place on Saturday, August 24 at the Legacy…
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Staffing company Hire Dynamics opens eighth branch office in South Carolina
September 6, 2019
Hire Dynamics, recently ranked a “Best Place to Work” by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce for the seventh consecutive year, announces the opening of its newest South Carolina location…
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SPAMILTON: An American Parody comes to the Peace Center, Dec. 17-Jan. 5
September 6, 2019
The SPAMILTON: An American Parody tour launched on Dec. 20, 2018 and is now playing several multi-week engagements in its first season. The show will play a limited three-week run in the…
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Greenlink updates Google Maps with real-time information
September 6, 2019
Greenlink has worked with Google Maps to make using public transportation in Greenville even more convenient. Customers can get real-time bus arrival predictions with Google Maps, a popular navigation and…
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Evacuation orders lifted for all South Carolina counties
September 6, 2019In coordination with local law enforcement and county emergency management officials, Governor Henry McMaster has lifted evacuation orders for residents in all evacuated counties, effective immediately. Those counties include: Charleston, Berkeley,…
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Lee & Associates Greenville/Spartanburg appoints Matthew Reynolds
September 6, 2019
Lee & Associates Greenville/Spartanburg announced the appointment of Matthew Reynolds. Matthew joins Lee & Associates Greenville/Spartanburg as a Real Estate Analyst. His primary focus will be supporting the industrial team…
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