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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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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