Michael Dowling named Chief Operating Officer of Southern First
July 30, 2019
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the promotion of Michael D. Dowling (47) to Chief Operating Officer. He will continue to serve as Chief Financial…
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Mariah Rowdy joins the YMCA of Greater Spartanburg
July 29, 2019
The YMCA of Greater Spartanburg recently welcomed Mariah Rowdy as the Association Marketing and Communication Specialist. Mariah graduated from Converse College with a degree in Business Administration with a concentration…
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Sylvan Learning Center of Greenville announces August Summer Camps
July 29, 2019
With back to school time just around the corner, parents looking for summer camps aimed at bolstering their children’s science and math skills have plenty of options at Sylvan Learning…
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Sylvan Learning Center of Spartanburg announces August Summer Camp
July 29, 2019
School is about to be back in session. Is your middle schooler ready for it? If not, Sylvan Learning Center of Spartanburg can help. The Back to School Boot Camp…
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Sylvan Learning Center of Anderson announces August Summer Camps
July 29, 2019
Parents looking for summer camps aimed at bolstering their children’s science and STEM skills as well as prep for back to school have plenty of options at Sylvan Learning Center…
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Former Shopify Plus executive joins Ellipsis Technologies as Vice Chairman
July 29, 2019
Ellipsis Technologies announced the addition of Jamie Sutton to the Ellipsis team. Jamie will immediately fill the role of Vice Chairman offering the company guidance on its eCommerce technologies. Jamie…
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The Advanced Institute for Development and Learning (AID-L) hosts ‘Chip-In For Charity’ at Topgolf Greenville on August 25th
July 29, 2019
The Advanced Institute for Development and Learning (AID-L) is hosting a ‘Chip-In For Charity’ fundraiser on August 25, 2019 at Topgolf, a new premier golf entertainment venue in Greenville, to…
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Milliken names Jeff Price EVP of Milliken operations, Chad McAllister president of Performance & Protective Textiles division
July 29, 2019
Milliken & Company, a global diversified manufacturer with specialty chemical, floor covering, healthcare and performance and protective textiles expertise, has named Jeff Price executive vice president of operations for Milliken…
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Temporary closure of trail section in Cleveland Park
July 26, 2019
Beginning Tuesday, July 30, a section of the trail along Lakehurst Street in Cleveland Park will be closed to allow crews to begin work on the final stage of the…
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Brookgreen Gardens receives American Public Gardens Association’s 2019 Award for Garden Excellence
July 26, 2019
Brookgreen Gardens, South Carolina’s premier botanical gardens, received the American Public Gardens Association’s (APGA) Award for Garden Excellence. President and CEO of Brookgreen Gardens, Page Kiniry, accepted the award at…
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Nick Zappitelli joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
July 26, 2019
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Nick Zappitelli as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Nick holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from Florida State University. With…
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Lima One Capital closes three workforce housing multifamily loans worth over $10 million
July 26, 2019
Lima One Capital recently closed three multifamily complexes that provide more than 350 units of affordable workforce housing. All three projects were completed in less than 30 days and closed…
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Clawson and Staubes attorney, Jeanmarie Tankersley selected for Greenville Chamber’s Leadership Greenville
July 26, 2019
Attorney Jeanmarie Tankersley has been selected as one of 62 participants in the Greenville Chamber’s 46th class. Leadership Greenville is a 10-month leadership program designed to develop informed, committed and…
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Lee & Associates Greenville promotes Chad Stepp
July 26, 2019
Lee & Associates Greenville announced that Chad Stepp has been promoted to Senior Associate / Shareholder. Chad Stepp joined Lee & Associates Greenville in 2016 as an Associate where he…
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Lee & Associates Greenville opens satellite office in Spartanburg
July 26, 2019Lee & Associates Greenville announced that Adam D. Padgett, SIOR and Jordan Skellie will be joining our team with the opening of our new satellite office in Spartanburg, South Carolina.…
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Nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm continues to expand with addition of three attorneys
July 26, 2019
Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP, a nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm continues to expand with the addition of three attorneys; Tom Chase (pictured left), Wilson Jackson, and Mary Grace…
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Benson Classic Car Show is Aug. 3, benefits GCM Meals on Wheels
July 26, 2019
The 13th Annual Benson Classic Car Show benefiting Greer Community Ministries (GCM) is Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Greer First Baptist Church, 201 W. Poinsett St.…
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VentureSouth Having a Record-Breaking 2019
July 25, 2019
VentureSouth, one of the top 10 angel investment groups in the United States with nearly 350 members, announces another record-breaking level of investing during the first half of 2019. To…
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Greenville Theatre announces its 2019-2020 Board of Directors
July 25, 2019
Greenville Theatre, the Upstate’s oldest and largest locally producing theatre announced its Executive Committee and Board of Directors for the 2019-2020 season. Chair – Mary Freeman – Acadia…
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ARC grant, donations provide short-term training in heavy equipment operation and truck driving
July 25, 2019
Tri-County Technical College is offering short-term training that can lead to long term careers for area residents interested in heavy equipment operation and truck driving. For folks who qualify, it’s…
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Spartanburg Water customer rates unaffected by passing of 2020 budget
July 25, 2019
With the passage of the recent 2020 Fiscal Year Budget by members of both the Commission of Public Works of the City of Spartanburg and Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District on…
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Amy Kemper joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg
July 25, 2019
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Amy Kemper as a residential sales agent to its Spartanburg office. After gaining years of experience in the sales industry and teaching special education in…
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Kauffman to lead Greer Community Ministries
July 25, 2019
Donny Kauffman is the new executive director at Greer Community Ministries (GCM). He will lead the nonprofit ministry in its mission to serve the homebound, elderly, and disadvantaged in the…
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RealOp Investments sells three Spartanburg County assets
July 25, 2019
RealOp Investments recently sold three of its commercial real estate assets located in Spartanburg County. Lee’s & Associates Commercial Real Estate represented Sikes Properties in purchasing 100 Fortis Drive in…
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Mentors chosen for Liberty Fellowship’s 15th class
July 25, 2019
Mentors Chosen for Liberty Fellowship’s 15th Class Twenty-one innovative leaders who have made lasting impact on the state are mentoring the Fellows in Liberty Fellowship’s class of 2020. Accomplished and…
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United Community Banks, Inc. reports strong second quarter results
July 25, 2019
United Community Banks, Inc. announced its second quarter financial results, including solid year-over-year loan and deposit growth, improved operating efficiency and strong asset quality. Diluted earnings per share were $0.55,…
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Clark to lead Honors Program at Greenville Technical College
July 25, 2019
Rebecca Clark has been named director of the Honors Program at Greenville Technical College. A member of the college’s English faculty since 2016, she has also taught composition, rhetoric, and…
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South Carolina ETV launches country music songwriting contest
July 25, 2019Contest is part of engagement campaign around “Country Music” documentary film premiering in September South Carolina Educational Television (SCETV) today announced the launch of a country music songwriting contest, taking…
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Smithey Ironware expanding Charleston County operations
July 24, 2019
Smithey Ironware Company, a designer and manufacturer of premium cast iron and carbon steel cookware, is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The more than $2 million investment is expected…
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The 15th Annual Reedy River Duck Derby raises record $87,280
July 24, 2019
The Rotary Club of the Reedy River Greenville presented checks to 12 local charities for a combined amount of more than $87,000 on Tuesday evening, raised from the 15th Annual…
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Karen Kotiw named Director of Global Education at Greenville Technical College
July 24, 2019
Karen Kotiw has been named director of global education at Greenville Technical College (GTC), while continuing in her role as assistant professor of sociology. The program she is responsible for…
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Immedion welcomes Drew Tune as Inside Sales Executive for Spartanburg
July 24, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced the hiring of Drew Tune as Inside Sales Executive. In his new role, Drew will be…
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Allen Smith recognized nationally as Forty Under 40 Chamber Executive
July 23, 2019
Spartanburg Chamber President and CEO Allen Smith has been awarded the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives 2019 40 Under 40 award. The 40 Under 40 award is a new…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter 2019
July 23, 2019
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced its financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2019. 2019 Second Quarter Highlights…
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Pacolet Milliken launches new interactive research website for industrial land portfolio
July 23, 2019
The website, pacoletindustrial.com, is designed for site selection groups, economic advocacy groups and industrial users with the goal of providing a comprehensive resource for site search online. Pacolet Milliken, a private…
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Michael T. Pry selected for Leadership Greenville’s 46th class
July 23, 2019
DP3 Architects, Ltd. announced that Senior Associate and Community Studio Leader, Michael T. Pry will be part of The Greenville Chamber’s Leadership Greenville Class 46. Participants, selected based on a…
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Greenville Chamber announces 46th Leadership Greenville Class
July 23, 2019The Greenville Chamber’s Leadership Greenville program has accepted 62 participants for its 46th class. Participants were selected based on a thorough application process including essays, professional resume and community involvement. Leadership…
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Top Grossing Movies – July 23, 2019
July 23, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 07/19/2019 to 07/25/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Lion King 1 $191,770,759 $191,770,759 2 Spider-Man: Far From Home 3…
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J. Davis Construction completes expansion and renovation of Cullasaja Clubhouse
July 22, 2019
J. Davis Construction announced completion of the expansion and renovation of the Clubhouse at Cullasaja Country Club. The exclusive club located in Highlands, NC added a new bar and lounge…
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BlackBerry appoints SYNNEX Corporation as new American distributor
July 22, 2019
BlackBerry Limited announced a new distribution agreement in the United States with SYNNEX Corporation and its Westcon-Comstor division, which focuses on security, collaboration, networking, and data center solution. SYNNEX now distributes…
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Denny’s Brenda Lauderback, April Kelly-Drummond and Laysha Ward named as Most Influential Women In Corporate America
July 22, 2019Brenda Lauderback, Laysha Ward and April Kelly-Drummond Three Denny’s team members – Board Chair Brenda Lauderback, Head of Diversity, Equality, Inclusion & Multicultural Engagement April…
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Interns Join Chiropractic Health Center at Sherman College
July 22, 2019
Twenty interns are now ready to serve the community and see patients at the Sherman College Chiropractic Health Center, a teaching clinic for senior students in their final stage of…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
July 22, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC Mark Erickson, SIOR represented NasonCare, LLC in…
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Greenville Chamber hires three new team members
July 22, 2019
The Greenville Chamber has hired three new team members who will work to advance the Chamber’s mission of leading, convening and mobilizing the business community to drive regional economic growth.…
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President Galen DeHay to address graduates at Summer Commencement
July 22, 2019
Galen DeHay, newly-elected president of Tri-County Technical College, will deliver the College’s summer commencement address Thursday, August 1, at 6 p.m. at the Anderson Civic Center. Approximately 360 students will…
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Removing boards is not the answer to education challenges
July 22, 2019
By Tony Folk SCSBA President and Dorchester County School District Four School Board Member The idea that “the government closest to the people serves the people best,” is a…
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South Carolina students participate in SkillsUSA Championships
July 22, 2019
Eleven students from South Carolina recently competed in the SkillsUSA Championships in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 26-27. During this competition, more than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students —…
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Welch named department head for healthcare at Greenville Technical College
July 20, 2019
Dr. Arlene Welch has been named department head for healthcare in the Economic Development and Corporate Training division at Greenville Technical College. She is responsible for a department that includes…
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Caslen selected UofSC’s 29th president
July 19, 2019
Robert “Bob” Caslen, a retired lieutenant general and the former superintendent and president of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, was selected the 29th president of the University of…
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Tri-County’s Associate Degree Nursing program granted full, continuing accreditation by ACEN
July 18, 2019
Tri-County Technical College’s Associate Degree Nursing program has been granted full, continuing accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The Board of Commissioners granted continuing program accreditation…
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