Upcoming Retrain Your Brain seminar aims to help Millennial and Gen X workers succeed
July 15, 2019
One of the most talked about workplace topics of the last decade has focused on how management can better learn to work with modern workers made up of Millennials and…
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South Carolina Federal named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina
July 15, 2019
South Carolina Federal Credit Union was named one of the Best Places to Workin South Carolina for the seventh time. This survey-and-awards program was designed to identify, recognize and honor…
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Cleveland Street Sidewalk Project set to begin next week
July 12, 2019
The City of Greenville will begin a new sidewalk construction project along the north side of Cleveland Street, between McDaniel Avenue and Southland Avenue, the week of July 15. Weather…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse to host silent disco for Moon Landing Anniversary
July 12, 2019
The Old Cigar Warehouse is breaking entertainment barriers once again, this time with a silent disco in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing. A growing trend in…
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Something special happened in flood-ravaged Marion County
July 12, 2019
By Tom Mullikin and John Cleveland Something very special happened in Marion County. S.C., last month. June 15, the day before Father’s Day, hundreds of volunteers descended on the town…
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Tri-County’s nursing students’ performance on NCLEX surpasses both state and national pass rates
July 11, 2019Tri-County Technical College’s recent associate degree nursing graduates earned a 92.59 first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX). Their performance on this exam surpasses both state and…
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Joyner Commercial announces July transactions
July 11, 2019
The Month of July 2019 — Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors®, is pleased to announce the following transactions completed by its team…
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Wash named dean at Greenville Technical College
July 11, 2019
Dr. Pamela Wash has been named dean of the School of Education and Professional Studies at Greenville Technical College (GTC). Over her 28-year career, she has served in educational leadership…
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eGroup growing its Charleston County headquarters
July 10, 2019
Expansion Creating 35 Jobs eGroup, a leading provider of innovative business information technology (IT) services, announced plans to expand its corporate headquarters in Charleston County by building a new 18,000-square-foot…
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Workplace Safety and Summer Heat
July 10, 2019
By David Dubberly Summer temperatures can create hazards for workers, and employers can be liable for not addressing conditions that could lead to injuries and illnesses, such as heat exhaustion…
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Downtown Transportation Master Plan underway
July 10, 2019
The City, in partnership with the Greenville-Pickens Area Transportation Study, is developing a Downtown Transportation Master Plan to identify strategies that will improve mobility, traffic circulation and safety. The public is invited…
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Furman musicians present local concert, perform at international clarinet festival
July 10, 2019
Furman Clarinet Ensemble (FCE), a group of 16 student musicians, will present a concert Wednesday, July 24, at noon at the Carolina Music Museum, 516 Buncombe St., in Greenville. The…
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Endeavor promotes Lindsay Odom to Communications Manager
July 10, 2019
Endeavor, a coworking space for creatives, agencies and corporate marketing teams in the heart of downtown Greenville, announces that Lindsay Odom has been promoted to communications manager. Odom joined the…
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Greenville Triumph launches mobile app
July 10, 2019
The Greenville Triumph has launched a new official team mobile app, available today for iOS and Android devices. Free to download in the iOS Store and Google Play, the app…
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Computational chemistry conference at Furman spurs innovation, academic diversity
July 10, 2019
More than 100 chemists from across the nation will convene in Greenville when Furman University hosts the 18th annual MERCURY Conference for Undergraduate Computational Chemistry July 15-19. Founded in 2001,…
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Award-winning half-day program includes yoga, organic gardening and foreign languages
July 10, 2019
A nationally-recognized Montessori- and Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool is opening in Greenville, giving Upstate families a new half-day collaborative learning option for 18-month through 5 year-olds. Ivybrook Academy will offer both…
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Dr. John Matzko authors “Best Men of the Bar”
July 10, 2019
Bob Jones University history professor Dr. John Matzko recently completed Best Men of the Bar: The Early Years of the American Bar Association, 1878-1928, a scholarly monograph that treats the earliest…
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Marcus Lattimore set to headline 2019 Growth Summit
July 10, 2019
ERG Payroll & HR announces the Fourth Annual Growth Summit ERG Payroll & HR has announced the Fourth Annual Growth Summit, which is taking place October 4th. The Growth Summit…
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Greenlink launches new monthly pass
July 10, 2019
Greenlink is offering a new monthly pass through its electronic TouchPass ticketing system, which allows customers to pay their bus fare using a reloadable smart card or smartphone app. Customers can…
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Watercolor exhibition at the GCMA
July 10, 2019
Masterclass: Watermedia from the Greenville Collection is now open at the Greenville County Museum of Art. A category of painting mediums that are water soluble, watermedia includes watercolor, gouache, ink,…
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Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative present beneficiaries with 22nd annual Blue Ridge Fest funds
July 10, 2019
Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative presented checks to two Greenville area charities from the 22nd annual Blue Ridge Fest. A Child’s Haven and North Greenville Crisis Ministry both received $17,000 from…
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Turner Padget shareholder Reggie Belcher named to most powerful employment attorneys list for eighth consecutive year
July 10, 2019
Turner Padget is pleased to announce that, for the eighth consecutive year, attorney Reginald “Reggie” Belcher has been named among Human Resource Executive’s 40 Up-and-Comers in Employment Law as part…
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Carolina Pines opens beachfront club as added amenity for resort guests
July 10, 2019
Carolina Pines offers guests private beach club access Sun RV Resorts Purchases The Ocean Club – At Tilghman Beach Carolina Pines guests now have an ocean-front oasis to experience this summer. The recently purchased The Ocean Club…
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Greenlink launches new monthly pass
July 10, 2019
Greenlink is offering a new monthly pass through its electronic TouchPass ticketing system, which allows customers to pay their bus fare using a reloadable smart card or smartphone app. Customers…
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Mashburn Construction promotes employees in Charleston, Columbia, and Myrtle Beach
July 10, 2019
Mashburn Construction announced the internal promotion of key personnel in three of their four offices. Jason Regan will take on the role of Director of Operations for the Coastal Division.…
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Electrolux donates $230,000 of Frigidaire room air conditioners
July 10, 2019
Better living happens when companies directly improve the wellbeing of families in the community. In honor of its South Carolina employees, Electrolux donated more than $230,000 of its Frigidaire room air conditioners to needy…
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Jeffrey Lusenhop joins the Easley office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
July 10, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Jeffrey Lusenhop has joined the company’s Easley office as a sales associate. Recently relocated from Columbus, Ohio, to the Cliffs at…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Lisa R. Claxton joins the Spartanburg Community College Foundation Board
July 10, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Lisa R. Claxton has recently been appointed to the Spartanburg Community College Foundation Board of Directors, effective September 2019. The SCC Foundation works to provide innovative funding…
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Upstate students name new cranes at Inland Port Greer
July 9, 2019
Little Miss Sunshine and South Craneolina have joined the ranks of South Carolina Ports Authority’s cranes — thanks to the creativity of two Greenville County elementary students. Haven Ebel and…
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Crawford Strategy named among 2019 SC best places to work
July 9, 2019
Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing and branding agency, is honored to once again be named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. The company is the only marketing…
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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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