Chapman Cultural Center launches the Creative Crosswalk Public Art Project in Spartanburg’s downtown cultural district
July 9, 2019
Chapman Cultural Center is excited to announce the implementation of a new public art project that will bring unique crosswalk murals to three intersections in Spartanburg’s Downtown Cultural District through…
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Cookout Caution: Keeping Food Safety in Focus This Summer
July 9, 2019By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian, Providence Health Summer offers plentiful opportunities to gather outdoors with family and friends. Whether it’s the Fourth of July, Labor Day, an afternoon on…
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DP3 Architects, Ltd. Lisa Dwight is selected as a 2019 Woman of Influence
July 9, 2019
DP3 Architects, Ltd. announced that Director of Marketing, Lisa Dwight is selected as a 2019 Woman of Influence in the Marketing/Communications Professional category. She is among the nation’s elite women…
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Wofford building new environmental studies center
July 9, 2019Sustainable building to feature advanced lab space, classrooms, offices Wofford College has broken ground on its new environmental studies center that will be Green Globe Certified for its sustainable…
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Santee Cooper Board names Mark Bonsall new CEO
July 9, 2019
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors named Mark Bonsall, a proven utility executive who most recently served as CEO of the Salt River Project (SRP), as its new President and…
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Kopis to offer Modernization Assessments
July 9, 2019
Leading software company, Kopis, is now offering a new service aimed at helping businesses keep their technology current. The Modernization Assessments plan is geared for medium and large businesses update…
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The Cliffs welcomes Rebecca Tucker to its Asheville sales team
July 9, 2019
The Cliffs announced Rebecca Tucker has joined Walnut Cove Realty as a sales support specialist. In this role, Tucker will work alongside the Asheville Region sales team to grow homeownership…
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Ten at the Top to host Elevate Upstate Grant workshop
July 9, 2019
The 2019 grant period for the Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate Grants is currently open, and Ten at the Top will host a workshop to guide applicants through the process and…
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Stoll Industries expanding Abbeville County operations
July 9, 2019
Stoll Industries announced plans to expand its operations in Abbeville County. The $1.1 million investment is creating 30 jobs over the next five years. Stoll is a producer of high-quality,…
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Top Grossing Movies – July 9, 2019
July 9, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 07/05/2019 to 07/11/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Spider-Man: Far From Home 1 $92,579,212 $185,063,062 2 Toy Story 4 3 $33,860,355…
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“Reconnecting Roots” aims to bridge generation gap by portraying American progress through music, culture and history
July 8, 2019
Half-hour series to premiere on South Carolina ETV July 11 “Reconnecting Roots” – a half-hour series that aims to bridge the generation gap by portraying American progress through music, culture…
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Spinx raises more than $360,000 for March of Dimes and donates free gas for a year to top fundraiser
July 8, 2019
SPINX, the Greenville, S.C.-based fuel and convenience retail company, announced that it raised $362,200.00 for the March of Dimes, surpassing its record last year of $334,451.00. “I am thrilled with…
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If you qualify for SCWINS scholarship, you can take four courses at Tri-County for less than the typical cost of one course
July 8, 2019
Full- and part-time Tri-County Technical College students can receive a significant savings on tuition this fall — up to 81 percent — if they are enrolled in classes in a…
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HRP Associates hires two in Greenville
July 8, 2019
Local environmental engineering firm hires Moris Ayamba and Erika Thompson HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental engineering and hydrogeology firm in Greenville, announces the addition of Moris Ayamba as an…
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SuggsJohnson CPAs relaunch website as strategic step in expanding digital presence across southeast
July 8, 2019
Noted South Carolina certified public accounting firm SuggsJohnsonLLC has relaunched its primary website (http://www.suggsjohnson.com/), embracing leading-edge technologies and improving navigation to make the information-rich site even easier and more intuitive…
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Jonathan Ray joins the Pleasantburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
July 8, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Jonathan Ray has joined the company’s Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. Born and raised in Greenville, Ray attended the College…
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United Community Bank continues growth with Columbia expansion
July 8, 2019
United Community Bank has expanded its South Carolina presence with the recent addition of three well-known Columbia-based bankers to its growing team. Shannon Stephens, Austin McVay and Michael Glenn will…
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Alo establishing operations in Greenville County
July 8, 2019
Alo announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County. The $6 million investment is expected to create 44 new jobs over the next five years. Alo one of the world’s…
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BBB of the Upstate welcomes Shannon Reilly to the 2019 board of directors
July 7, 2019
Better Business Bureau® serving the Upstate welcomes Shannon Reilly, Director of Business & Community Relations for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, C. Dan Joyner, Realtors as the newest member to the BBB…
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GVL2040 update and survey
July 7, 2019
The project team from czb and Ingalls Planning & Design (IPD) held its first meeting with the City’s Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee on June 11. The team’s goals for the…
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Taylor Jackson named South Carolina Council on Competitiveness’ Deputy Director of SC Logistics
July 7, 2019
Taylor Jackson has joined the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness as the Deputy Director of SC Logistics. Taylor brings logistics expertise to the Council after having served as an Account…
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Furman health sciences professors advance guidelines for preventing injury, death for college athletes
July 3, 2019
Furman University Health Sciences professors Tony Caterisano, Matt Feigenbaum and Ben Snyder have co-authored a paper with other researchers that establishes national guidelines aimed at preventing injuries and deaths related…
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Three school leaders selected for lifetime achievement award
July 2, 2019Jane Harrison, Scott Turner, Gerrita Postlewait Three school leaders from across the state have been selected by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) as…
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Center for Developmental Services selected as recipient of the 2019 Agracel “Can Do Fund”
July 2, 2019Presenting the check were Jason Vaughn, Dana McConnell Richard Blackwell, and Joy Blue of CDS. The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) was selected as the recipient of the 2019 Agracel…
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Stephanie Burger joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
July 2, 2019Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Stephanie Burger as a residential agent to its Greenville office. Joining Caine from another Upstate firm, Stephanie has received top Realtor® accolades, increasing her sales…
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Furman Provost, Chemistry Professor George Shields awarded $333,358 NSF-RUI grant
July 2, 2019
George Shields, vice president of academic affairs and provost and professor of chemistry at Furman University, has been awarded a $333,358 National Science Foundation (NSF) Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI)…
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City of Greenville Board and Commission opportunities
July 2, 2019
A number of City of Greenville boards and commissions have terms expiring in the coming months. Individuals interested in serving on a board or commission can complete an application online.…
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Fujifilm to expand Greenwood manufacturing operations
July 2, 2019
Company to bring fine chemical manufacturing production to Greenwood Campus FUJIFILM Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc. announced plans to expand its existing operations in Greenwood, SC. This expansion is a result of…
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City to celebrate July 4th with annual Wells Fargo Red, White and Blue Festival
July 2, 2019
Wells Fargo Red, White and Blue festival, the City of Greenville’s annual Independence Day celebration, is returning to its original event site on Main Street, between Court Street and Falls…
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Real estate professional joins Wilson Associates Real Estate
July 2, 2019
Wilson Associates Real Estate of Greenville announced the addition of Katye Worrell to their team of select real estate professionals. Katye loves the Upstate and is very knowledgeable about its…
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Colonial Life parent named a best place to work for women
July 2, 2019
Colonial Life’s parent company has been recognized as one of America’s Best Employers for Women by Forbes. The ranking is based on an independent survey from a sample of 60,000…
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Cason Development Group launches first Anderson project
July 2, 2019
Cason Development Group has begun construction on its first project in Anderson, South Carolina, a new Express Oil Change and Tire Engineers. The 4428-square-foot building, which includes six service bays,…
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Immedion hires new Vice President of Managed Services
July 2, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced today the hiring of Brandon Myers as Vice President of Managed Services. In his new role,…
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Kopis hires talented graphic designer Peter McDowell
July 2, 2019
Kopis, a leading software solutions firm, recently hired Peter McDowell as a UI/UX Designer. A 2012 graduate of Bob Jones University, McDowell spent four years as a graphic designer for…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
July 2, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Columbia, SC Tommy Tapp, CPM represented Bingham Properties, LLC in…
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Gov. Henry McMaster forms advisory panel for S.C. Department of Veterans’ Affairs secretary search
July 2, 2019Governor Henry McMaster announced the formation of an advisory panel made up of a diverse group of stakeholders to assist in the search of the first secretary of the South…
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Furman University’s economic impact on Upstate exceeds $297 million, new study shows
July 2, 2019
Furman University’s annual economic impact on Greenville County and the surrounding Upstate counties is more than $297 million, according to a new study conducted by the university’s Department of Economics.…
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Furman University tenor Bergsvein Toverud wins top prize at national competition
July 2, 2019
Bergsvein Toverud, a 2019 Furman University music education graduate, has won first prize in the Advanced Classical Division at the Classical Singer Competition, which took place recently in Chicago, Illinois.…
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Top Grossing Movie – July 1, 2019
July 1, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 06/28/2019 to 07/04/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Toy Story 4 2 $59,700,331.00 $238,690,140.00 2 Annabelle Comes Home 1 $20,269,723.00 $31,104,182.00…
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High Wire Distilling Co. expanding operations in Charleston County
July 1, 2019
Expansion Creating 45 Jobs High Wire Distilling Co., a producer of premium, handcrafted small batch spirits with an agricultural focus, today announced plans to expand its operations in Charleston County.…
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ScanSource enables partners to grow recurring revenue with intY’s innovative cloud platform, CASCADE
July 1, 2019
CASCADE’s Partner Insights™ tool helps sell, track, and renew seats and subscriptions critical to success in the digital world ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC) today announced the acquisition of intY and its…
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Stevens & Wilkinson commemorates 100 years with scholarship at Clemson University
July 1, 2019
Initiative to support architecture and design students at Clemson University Stevens & Wilkinson (S&W), a full-service architecture, engineering, and interior design firm, announced the establishment of an architectural scholarship at…
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ScanSource acquires UK-based cloud services distributor
July 1, 2019
ScanSource Enables Partners to Grow Recurring Revenue with intY’s Innovative Cloud Platform, CASCADE ScanSource, Inc. announced the acquisition of intY and its award-winning CASCADE cloud services distribution platform. As an…
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Rebuild Upstate to begin repairs on 100th home of 2019
July 1, 2019
On July 1, 2019 Rebuild Upstate will begin repairs on its 100th home of 2019. The Piedmont area home will be receiving extensive repairs including bathroom plumbing repairs, new HVAC,…
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Sherman College names local award recipients
July 1, 2019
Sherman College honored alumni, chiropractors, and supporters during its 46th Lyceum, a homecoming and continuing education event attended by hundreds of chiropractors and students throughout the U.S. and internationally. Lyceum…
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S.C. Arts Commission awards fellowship to Clemson University professor
July 1, 2019
South Carolina artists in Darlington, Pickens, and Richland counties representing four arts disciplines received individual artist fellowships for fiscal year 2020 after approval by the S.C. Arts Commission board of…
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114 SC hemp farmers approved for 2019 growing season
June 28, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) has approved an additional 74 farmers to participate in the SC Hemp Farming Program for 2019. On March 28, 2019, Governor Henry D.…
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Grants awarded to improve 16 South Carolina communities
June 28, 2019
S.C. Department of Commerce awards $9.6 million in Community Development Block Grant funds Sixteen communities across South Carolina are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by more than…
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Garvin Design Group celebrates 16 years
June 28, 2019
Columbia-based architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group celebrates its 16th anniversary this week. Inspired to form a group that would provide creative, client-driven design solutions through more strategic…
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Sylvan Learning Center of Greenville announces July Summer Camps
June 28, 2019
Parents looking for summer camps aimed at bolstering their children’s science and math skills have plenty of options at Sylvan Learning Center of Greenville this July. The camps are as…
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