Twenty Wyche attorneys recognized as Greenville’s “Legal Elite”
August 1, 2019
Greenville Business Magazine has recognized 20 Wyche attorneys as being among the area’s “Legal Elite.” The magazine collects nominations from Greenville-area attorneys to determine the best lawyers in twenty practice areas for…
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Lima One Capital now offering first in industry single-close loan, Fix2Rent
August 1, 2019
Lima One Capital, the nation’s premier lender for real estate investors, is introducing an innovative loan product that combines features of its FixNFlip loans and Rental30 loans into the SFR…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs Executive Order establishing the South Carolina 2020 Complete Count Committee
August 1, 2019Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette to Serve as Chair of the Committee Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2019-22, which establishes the South Carolina 2020 Complete Count Committee –…
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Metropolitan area employment and unemployment summary – June 2019
August 1, 2019
Unemployment rates were lower in June than a year earlier in 294 of the 389 metropolitan areas, higher in 67 areas, and unchanged in 28 areas, the U.S. Bureau of…
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VentureSouth recognized as a Top 10 Angel Group in North America
July 31, 2019
VentureSouth is delighted to announce that it has been recognized as one of the top 10 angel investment groups in North America. In the 2019 Angel Funders Report released this week by the…
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Villanova’s Jason Donnelly named athletics director at Furman
July 31, 2019
Furman University President Elizabeth Davis recently announced that Jason Donnelly, senior associate athletics director and executive director of athletics development at Villanova University, has been named athletics director at Furman.…
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Quintin Pile joins Greenwood Capital, expanding wealth team
July 31, 2019
Greenwood Capital announced the addition of Quintin Pile to its Wealth Management Team as a Private Client Advisor in the Downtown Greenville office, located at 201 W. McBee Ave. In…
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Stephanie Batten joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
July 31, 2019
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Stephanie Batten as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Stephanie joins Caine with extensive career experience in business and accounting. Originally from Germany,…
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Call for Entries – 2019 Palmetto Awards
July 31, 2019
The South Carolina chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators is ready to celebrate South Carolina’s best and brightest communicators! If you are a communicator who has created, directed…
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Kopis’s Wentzel named to Leadership Greenville Class 46
July 30, 2019
Kevin Wentzel, the chief operating officer at Kopis, has been named to Leadership Greenville Class 46. The Chamber’s flagship leadership program is designed to help develop informed, committed and qualified…
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Furman alumni win NCTE early career Educator of Color Leadership awards
July 30, 2019
Two Furman University alumni have received the Early Career Educator of Color Leadership Award from the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) – Brianna Burnette (Class of 2018) of…
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Spartanburg Water opens window for public comment on new rules and regulations
July 30, 2019
In a continued effort to work with our customers and community, Spartanburg Water is opening a window to receive public comments on a draft set of rules and regulations for…
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SCDOT Statement
July 30, 2019
On Thursday, July 25, 2019, two South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Horry County highway maintenance workers, Cecil Morgan and David Sibbick, were killed when they were struck by a…
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Greenville County Schools to roll out second food truck as part of Riley Fellows Project
July 30, 2019
Media invited to attend truck’s first meal service at noon on July 31 A group of Riley Fellows from the Riley Institute at Furman University will unveil a new food…
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2019 Furman University graduate named National Leader of the Year by Honor Society
July 30, 2019
Katherine West, a 2019 Furman University graduate from Edgewood, Kentucky, has been selected as the 2019 National Leader of the Year by Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society.…
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FinTrust Capital Advisors hires Betsy Pusateri as Operations Administrator
July 30, 2019
FinTrust Capital Advisors announced that Elizabeth “Betsy” Pusateri has joined the FinTrust team as Operations Administrator. With over 12 years of experience in the industry, Betsy will monitor daily operations…
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House Task Force on rural broadband sends letter to FCC Chairman Pai on Educational Broadband Service Decision
July 30, 2019
Decision would eliminate important education requirements that will harm communities House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (D-SC), U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), and members of the House Task Force on…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union transforms digital banking, core systems, and member service
July 30, 2019
SAFE Federal Credit Union announced today that it has selected two of the nation’s leading technology companies to replace its digital banking and core processing platforms while expanding Call Center…
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Spartanburg Chamber begins facility renovations
July 30, 2019
Spartanburg Chamber, Visitors Bureau temporarily relocated as facilities are upgraded The Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce will undergo a facility renovation to better serve the needs of its affiliated organizations…
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$9.33 million investment in South Carolina school buses, public transit
July 30, 2019First Round of Volkswagen Settlement Funds to Purchase 78 New School Buses, 3 Public Transit Buses. Gov. Henry McMaster, Superintendent Molly Spearman, SCDOI Director Ray Farmer made this announcement today.…
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.
July 30, 2019
Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will play eight performances in the Peace Concert Hall, Oct. 1-6, 2019, as part of the Peace Center’s 2019-2020 Broadway season. Tickets are $35-$95. Roald…
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DHEC encourages parents to get their students vaccinated now in preparation for school
July 30, 2019
In a few weeks, South Carolina students will begin returning to school, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is reminding parents to be sure that vaccines are…
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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, 2019Tri-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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