South Carolina Department of Education to fund 205 new school resource officers
September 27, 2019
Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the funding of 205 new school resource officers (SROs) that will be stationed in schools across the state that currently lack coverage.…
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That’s My Greenville” community leadership program graduates 20 young professionals
September 27, 2019United Way of Greenville County recently concluded its first community leadership program for young professionals, “That’s My Greenville.” Upon completion, the 20 young leaders gained clear pathways and competency to…
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Gossett Concrete Pipe Company unveils new precast production facility
September 27, 2019
Gossett Concrete Pipe Company, Inc. announced the opening of its new production facility during its 75th anniversary celebration event hosted on Thursday, September 26 at its headquarters on West Lee…
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T&S Brass and Bronze Works, Inc. expanding Greenville County operations
September 26, 2019
$10.3 Million Investment Will Create 22 Jobs T&S Brass and Bronze Works, Inc., a leading manufacturer of faucets, fittings and specialty products and accessories, announced plans to expand operations in…
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GSP opens overflow parking lot to accommodate customer demand
September 25, 2019
Passengers flying out of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) are advised that parking is currently in very high demand. The airport has opened its Overflow Parking Lot to provide an additional…
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Ten at the top announces date, keynote speaker and topic for 2020 Upstate Regional Summit
September 25, 2019
Best-Selling Author Richard Florida to Serve as Keynote Speaker of Summit Focused on the “The New Urban Crisis” Ten at the Top (TATT) has announced that the 2020 Upstate Regional…
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Greenlink seeking public input on proposed route changes
September 25, 2019
Greenlink has scheduled a series of public meetings to give customers an opportunity to review and comment on proposed changes to Route 504 and Route 508 that are designed to…
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State tax issue? Meet with SCDOR’s taxpayer advocate at an office near you later this year
September 25, 2019
Need help resolving a tax issue with the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR)? SCDOR’s Taxpayer Advocate, who is based in Columbia, will visit SCDOR offices across the state beginning…
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Twelve percent of children in South Carolina live in concentrated poverty
September 25, 2019
New Data Snapshot from Annie E. Casey Foundation Shows Little Progress Made Since 2012 on Child Poverty Rate Approximately 130,000 children in South Carolina live in concentrated poverty, according to…
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New event series to connect industry with Clemson University research
September 25, 2019
A new series of events seeks to grow and enhance collaborations between the Clemson University research enterprise and industry. The Innovation Series for Partnering Industry with the Research Enterprise (INSPIRE)…
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GSSM announces six commended students in the 2020 National Merit® Scholarship Program
September 25, 2019
Dr. Ershela Sims, Interim President of The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) announced today that Saif Ali, Rayed Hamid, McLean Jose, Liza Malcolm, Austin Millwood, and…
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Zuendt Engineering hires Barber as executive assistant
September 25, 2019
Pamela Barber has joined Zuendt Engineering, a full service civil and structural engineering firm based, as executive assistant. Barber previously founded Everyday Errand, an errand and concierge business launched in…
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South Carolina Wildlife Federation announces Nicole Chadwick Memorial Scholarship Fund and annual scholarship application deadline
September 25, 2019
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) announced the creation of the Nicole Chadwick Memorial Scholarship Fund in addition to the annual scholarship application period. The Nicole Chadwick Memorial Scholarship Fund…
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Greenville Tech Medical assisting student receives national honor
September 25, 2019
Susan Michelle Little, a Greenville Technical College Medical Assisting student, has received the Student Essay Excel Award from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). The essay described why Little…
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South Carolina’s Class of 2019 outperforms nation on Advanced Placement, sees record participation in SAT
September 24, 2019
Today, the College Board released national and South Carolina specific results for their SAT and Advanced Placement assessments. South Carolina students again exceeded the nation on eight out of the…
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Michelin and Greenville County Schools hold ‘signing day’ ceremony for 2019/2020 class of Tech Scholars and Youth Apprenticeship students
September 24, 2019
Michelin reaffirms its commitment to invest in advanced manufacturing careers and technical education in South Carolina Michelin in partnership with Greenville County Schools recognized its 2019/2020 class of Michelin Tech…
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DP3 Architects, Ltd. receives design award for Clear Spring Fire & Rescue Headquarters Station No. 1
September 24, 2019Fire Industry Education Resource Organization (F.I.E.R.O.) recently hosted their 2019 Symposium and annual Fire Station Design Awards program to recognize excellence in fire station design and construction and has selected…
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Foundation for Geriatric Education funds tools for education at Greenville Technical College
September 24, 2019Bryan Moorhouse (far left) and Gideon Sellars (second from right) of NHC with OTA student Scott Bell (center), dressed in a geriatric simulator, and (from left to right) OTA Department…
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Healthy Learners names new executive director
September 24, 2019
Amy Splittgerber joins non-profit that connects children to health care The Healthy Learners Board of Trustees has selected Amy Splittgerber as the new executive director of the organization, which is…
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RealOp Investments sells last remaining parcel of Richmond Towne Center
September 24, 2019
RealOp Investments, a Greenville, South Carolina-based commercial real estate investment firm, recently sold the last remaining parcel of Richmond Towne Center, 496 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, for $1.6 million. The…
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Top Grossing Movies – September 23, 2019
September 23, 2019
Week of 09/20/2019 to 09/26/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Downton Abbey 1 $31,033,665 $31,033,665 2 Ad Astra 1 $19,001,398 $19,001,398 3 Rambo: Last Blood 1 $18,872,919 $18,872,919…
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Furman alumnus leaves nearly $5 million to support scholarships
September 23, 2019
Furman University has received nearly $5 million from the estate of Furman alumnus Thomas C. Turner (1930-2018), class of 1951, to expand support of academic scholarships at his alma mater.…
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T Cox joins Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine in Greenville
September 23, 2019
Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine recently welcomed T Cox as a commercial sales associate to its Greenville office. T joins Caine with years of sales experience in technology, insurance and most…
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Greenville Triumph signs two CESA players to Academy contracts for remainder of 2019 season
September 23, 2019
Greenville Triumph SC has signed two local youth players to academy contracts for the remainder of the 2019 season, marking the first academy signings in the club’s history. Both players…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation August 2019
September 23, 2019
Number of South Carolinians Working Increases Significantly Nonfarm Payroll Employment Continues Upward Trend DEW Executive Director Dan Ellzey’s Statement: “South Carolina’s numbers continue to be strong as the unemployment…
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Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Alumni Association announces 2019 Outstanding Alumnus Award
September 23, 2019
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Alumni Association is pleased to announce the winner of its 2019 Outstanding Alumnus Award: Dr. Nathan Kwan, GSSM Class of…
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Peace Center adds documentary film screenings
September 23, 2019
The Music of Strangers, Oct. 9 Thank You For Coming, Oct. 25 The Peace Center has added two documentary film screenings to the schedule for October: The Music of Strangers…
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Spartanburg Water proactively addressing elevated algae levels on Lake Bowen
September 23, 2019
In keeping with our mission to provide quality water to our nearly 200,000 customers, Spartanburg Water is set to begin an algaecide application on Lake Bowen starting Monday, September 23,…
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Bob Jones University hosts Washington Center Challenge Day
September 23, 2019
Bob Jones University, in conjunction with Greenville County Recreation Department, is hosting the annual Washington Center Challenge Day (WCCD) Friday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on the BJU campus.…
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TD Charitable Foundation supports financial literacy and community service at Greenville Technical College
September 23, 2019A $17,500 gift from TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, will support students at Greenville Technical College (GTC). The gift will allow the college’s Financial Education…
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Bank of America grants funds 14 LaunchGVL internship
September 22, 2019Bank of America Charitable Foundation awarded a $20,000 grant to the LaunchGVL program to support paid, work-based learning opportunities for high school students at Upstate non-profit organizations. LaunchGVL is a partnership…
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J. Davis Construction begins repurposing a place of worship for ONE Church in Seneca, SC
September 22, 2019
On August 19, 2019, J. Davis Construction began repurposing a building in Downtown Historic Seneca, SC for ONE Church. Helping ONE Church improve the building’s functionality, the 6,400 sq. ft.…
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GSSM to honor students and alumni with Townes Award
September 22, 2019
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) and its Foundation will honor GSSM students and alumni with the 2019 Townes Award during “Transforming Lives,” the 26th annual Townes…
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A M King’s Greenville office builds a stronger team through community engagement
September 20, 2019
Ben Lehnerer, a project manager in A M King’s Greenville office, spends his days managing construction projects for industrial manufacturing and commercial clients. On any given day he might be…
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Rebuild Upstate receives $15,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation
September 20, 2019
The foundation created by the founder of Family Dollar Stores, Inc. has awarded Rebuild Upstate with a $15,000 grant. Following his retirement from Family Dollar in 2003, Leon Levine began…
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South Carolina Opportunity Zone Summit to be held October 10th in Greenville, SC
September 20, 2019
The South Carolina Opportunity Zone Summit will be held on Thursday, October 10th, from 9AM to 4PM at the Greenville Convention Center. This one-day summit will provide guests with an…
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Chicken Salad Chick expands South Carolina presence with new restaurant opening in Spartanburg
September 20, 2019
Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced it will be expanding in South Carolina with its newest location in Spartanburg. Located in…
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Greenville Technical College receives major diversity award for the third year in a row and the fourth time overall
September 19, 2019
Greenville Technical College (GTC) has received the 2019 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. This…
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South Carolina is mourning the passing of Emily England Clyburn; librarian, activist, and philanthropist
September 19, 2019
Dr. Emily England Clyburn passed away the morning of Thursday, September 19, 2019, in Columbia, South Carolina. Born in the Whitesville section of Berkeley County near Moncks Corner, South Carolina,…
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Crawford Strategy welcomes Ivey Johnson as Account Coordinator
September 18, 2019
Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing and branding agency, recently added Ivey Johnson as an Account Coordinator. In this role, Johnson supports the agency’s account managers through research, planning and client…
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Clemson researchers armed to combat guava root-knot nematodes
September 18, 2019Clemson University researchers, led by nematologist Paula Agudelo, are armed with close to $7 million to design protocols for managing invasive guava root-knot nematodes. Bumps, knots, and cracking of a sweet potato…
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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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