Crawford Strategy earns recognition from international creative award competitions
June 17, 2019
Crawford Strategy recently received honors from Hermes Creative Awards, Communicator Awards and The Telly Awards in recognition for strategic campaigns and creative tactics. Each of the international award competitions highlight…
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Nominations open for 2019 Business of Integrity Award
June 17, 2019
Since 2000, the Better Business Bureau® of the Upstate (BBB) has been recognizing businesses who display an outstanding level of ethics and integrity in their everyday business dealings. These businesses…
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Gene DuBois joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg
June 17, 2019
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Gene DuBois as a residential agent to its Spartanburg office. Joining Caine from another Upstate firm, Gene has been working in the real estate industry…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities® of the Carolinas celebrates 30 Years in Greenville
June 17, 2019
During the month of June Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) of the Carolinas is celebrating its 30th Anniversary in the Upstate. The House, located on Grove Road, opened in 1989 with…
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Bank of America to be title sponsor of 2019 Fall for Greenville
June 17, 2019
Fall for Greenville board members announced Bank of America, one of the largest financial services companies in the U.S., as the 2019 title sponsor of the festival scheduled for October…
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Public Education Partners names interim CEO
June 17, 2019
The Board of Directors of Public Education Partners (PEP) announced that Angel Whaley, PEP’s Vice President of Advancement, will serve as PEP’s interim President and CEO beginning Monday, June 17th. Angel…
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Garvin Design Group welcomes Bert Nash
June 17, 2019
Bert Nash joins Garvin Design Group this week as the firm’s newest architect. A 2019 graduate of Clemson University’s Master of Architecture program, Bert earned his undergraduate degree in film…
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Charter Institute at Erskine Class of 2019 graduates earn over $21 million in scholarships and awards
June 17, 2019
Eight charter high schools authorized by the Charter Institute at Erskine recently celebrated graduations across South Carolina, earning over $21 million in scholarships and awards. The Class of 2019 for…
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City Council approves hiring of new City Manager
June 17, 2019
City Council approved the hiring of John McDonough as Greenville’s next city manager at a special formal meeting of City Council at 4 p.m. McDonough’s first day will be Monday,…
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Kimura, Inc. expanding Greenville County operations
June 17, 2019Logistics leader creating 25 new jobs in Piedmont, S.C. Kimura, Inc., a subsidiary of global logistics leader and innovator Kimura Unity in Japan, today announced plans to expand its existing…
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Benjamin Franklin Experience announces impressive new summer team
June 17, 2019
Interns Krista Eubanks and Mary Dimartino bring expertise and energy to the program Benjamin Franklin Experience had specific expertise and exceptionally high standards in mind when they launched their search…
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Lou Redbord appointed regional vice president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in the Carolinas
June 14, 2019
Laura Rittenberg, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in the Carolinas, announced that Lou Redbord has been appointed regional vice president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in the Carolinas. Redbord…
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RealOp Investments acquires 360,000 SF industrial building in Tampa
June 13, 2019
RealOp Investments, a real estate private equity firm headquartered in Greenville, S.C., recently completed the acquisition of a 360,000 square-foot industrial building located at 5210 S. 16th Avenue near Port…
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Global Location Strategies hires interns
June 13, 2019
Global Location Strategies (GLS) has hired two summer interns from Furman University to support its growing base of business and to help prepare them for career advancement after graduating from…
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CBL Foundation gives $5,000 to support Quick Jobs at Greenville Technical College
June 13, 2019The Citizens Building and Loan (CBL) Charitable Foundation has given $5,000 to the Greenville Tech Foundation to support Greenville Technical College’s Quick Jobs with a Future program. The gift will…
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OTO Development enters Atlanta market with new management contract
June 13, 2019
OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, has added Hyatt House Atlanta/Downtown to its managed portfolio. The Spartanburg SC-based hospitality company develops and operates its own set of select-service hotels…
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Boise Cascade expanding its Chester County operations
June 12, 2019
Manufacturing Company Investing $17.5 Million in South Carolina Facility Boise Cascade Company (NYSE: BCC), is expanding its existing operations in Chester County. The company is investing an additional $17.5 million…
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SmashIt/AxIt now offering non-profit fundraising nights
June 12, 2019
The Upstate’s first aggressive entertainment center will be handing over their facilities on Mondays for local non-profit organizations to use for fundraising. SmashIt/Axit is part of a new wave of…
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S.C. Farmers and Roadside Market app makes healthy eating easier
June 12, 2019
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) wants to remind residents of the S.C. Farmers and Roadside Market App to find and buy fresh produce locally. The web-based…
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Greenville native Annie Clyborne joins Complete Public Relations
June 12, 2019Complete Public Relations has added Annie Clyborne as an intern for the summer of 2019. Clyborne plans to graduate from Lander University in the spring of 2021 with a bachelor’s…
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Upstate leaders become Riley Fellows, present community action projects
June 12, 2019
Thirty-eight leaders from the Upstate and surrounding area have completed the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI). Over the past five months, participants have examined sensitive issues related…
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New officers named, three new directors added to Greenville County’s Economic Development Organization Board
June 12, 2019
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, has named Beverly Haines as Chairman of…
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Furman University Professor of Saxophone Matt Olson debuts new jazz CD ‘789 Miles’
June 12, 2019
Furman Professor of Saxophone and Director of Jazz Studies Matt Olson has produced a new CD recording to be officially released June 21 on OA2 Records, part of Seattle-based independent…
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P3 selects Endeavor for U.S. headquarters
June 12, 2019
Endeavor, a coworking space for creatives, corporate marketers and other professionals announces that P3, an independent and international management consultancy based in Germany that specializes in high-end technical strategy and…
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TD Bank names Chris Fincher regional vice president
June 12, 2019
TD Bank has named Chris Fincher as regional vice president for the Upstate market. He will be responsible for managing a team of commercial bankers to expand TD’s market share…
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Rachael Anna joins Wyche’s Litigation Team
June 12, 2019
Wyche announced Rachael Lewis Anna has joined the firm as a Member of the Litigation Team. Rachael’s practice focuses on complex business litigation. She is experienced representing clients in antitrust,…
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SC Restaurant and Lodging Association welcomes new communications manager
June 11, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) recently welcomed Lenza Jolley as their new Communications Manager. Jolley will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic communications campaigns to increase…
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Getronics establishing Global Service Center in Greenville County
June 11, 2019
Investment Creating 500 Jobs Getronics, which specializes in improving customer business performance by implementing end-to-end information and communication technology solutions, is establishing its Global Service Center in Greenville County. The…
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Milliken & Company to acquire Polartec from Versa Capital Management
June 11, 2019
Milliken & Company (“Milliken”), a global diversified manufacturer with more than a century and a half of textile expertise, today announced that it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Polartec,…
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Peace Center adds three concerts to schedule
June 11, 2019
The Peace Center has added three concerts to the schedule – Chanticleer, America, and David Foster with Special Guest Katharine McPhee. Chanticleer Saturday, Oct. 26, at 8 p.m.; Peace Concert Hall; $15-$55 Called…
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O’Neal Village announces phase four development
June 11, 2019
The developers of O’Neal Village will open the fourth phase of the mixed-use community in Greer. This 179 lot phase will include both townhomes and single-family homes. Crescent Homes and…
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Sylvan Learning Center of Greenville to host Grand STEM Challenge
June 11, 2019
Sylvan Learning Center of Greenville will kick-off summer with, The Grand STEM Challenge. The Greenville Center, located at 150 Tanner Road, will host the challenge from Monday, June 17 until…
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Spartanburg County cultural organizations and artists awarded over $550,000 from Chapman Cultural Center
June 11, 2019Chapman Cultural Center, the leading local arts agency in Spartanburg County, will award fourteen arts, science, and humanities organizations and ten local artists a total of $554,734 at a public…
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Michelin appoints new senior leader of North America
June 11, 2019
Michelin Group has named Alexis Garcin as the next chairman and president of Michelin North America, the Company announced. Garcin succeeds Scott Clark, recently promoted to the Group Executive Committee as executive vice president…
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Grant grows collision repair program at Greenville Technical College
June 10, 2019(Clark Plucinski of the Collision Repair Education Foundation (far left) and Jim Fissette of 3M Greenville (second from right) present a check to (left to right) Eden Mays, Brian Easler,…
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Excitement builds as students countdown to two rocket launches in a week
June 10, 2019
Imagine if the Clemson Tigers played for national championships in football and basketball in the same week, or maybe even the same day. That’s what the excitement level will be…
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Duke Energy Progress continues to be a shining star for solar power
June 10, 2019
Duke Energy Progress (DEP) continues to be one of the leading solar utilities in the nation. In the Top 10 utility solar lists compiled by the Smart Electric Power Alliance…
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City announces consultant for GVL2040
June 10, 2019
Tonight’s City Council meeting began with an announcement that czb, LLC, a Virginia-based urban planning and community development firm, will lead GVL2040, the City’s comprehensive planning process, over the next…
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ChartSpan raises $15 million Series A Round led by BIP Capital
June 10, 2019
ChartSpan announced that it has raised a Series A funding round of $15 million led by BIP Capital. Other investors participating in the round included Blue Heron Capital, Bailey Southwell…
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Wofford elects new board members
June 10, 2019
Jones, Keisler, O’Dell, Young bring health care, business, philanthropic, investment experience SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Four alumni have been elected to the Wofford College Board of Trustees, replacing outgoing trustees Mike James,…
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Furman University Chemistry Professor M.E. Anderson awarded NSF grant to support research
June 10, 2019
Furman Associate Professor of Chemistry Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Anderson has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) grant to support her work in materials science. Her…
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Dr. Thomas Takayama named dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Greenville Technical College
June 10, 2019
Dr. Thomas Takayama has been named dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Greenville Technical College. Working in higher education for 18 years, Takayama has served in both…
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Mashburn Construction adds James Hudson as new Business Development Director
June 10, 2019
Mashburn Construction, announced the hire of James Hudson as Business Development Director for the company’s Greenville, SC Office. James brings over 10 years of business development experience, primarily in the…
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Rhein Gibson wins 2019 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation
June 10, 2019
Rhein Gibson from Edmond, Oklahoma is the 2019 BMW Charity Pro-Am Presented by SYNNEX Corporation tournament champion, earning $126,000 for the win. Gibson finished the tournament 21-under-par (66,64,63). Other winners…
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Animal Rehab & Conditioning Center opens fitness field for dogs
June 8, 2019
Animal Rehab & Conditioning Center (ARCC), the first veterinary rehab clinic in the Upstate, has opened a fitness field for dogs that includes an agility ring, along with other fitness…
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Two S.C. sites receive federal funding for environmental cleanup projects
June 7, 2019
Two South Carolina brownfields will receive funding for environmental remediation projects, announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s. The cities of Camden and Easley are each recipients of $300,000 Brownfield Assessment…
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Frampton Construction wraps up one Blake project, digs into another
June 7, 2019
Frampton Construction Company, LLC has completed work on The Blake at Baxter Village and is now underway on construction of The Blake at Hollingsworth Park. Located just off Highway 77…
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The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy rebrands to Fact Forward
June 7, 2019
The South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy is now Fact Forward. After 25 years of commitment to South Carolina, we have recognized the need to encompass all that we…
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Furman tree program reaches new heights
June 7, 2019
The beauty for which the Furman campus is often praised in the media has much to do with the abundance, diversity and health of its tree population. Two national groups…
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The little-known number at the root of S.C.’s biggest problem
June 7, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller Seven and a quarter percent. That’s the official “assumed rate of return” for South Carolina’s retiree pension system. In other words, state officials tell…
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