SC Adopt a Stream activating the public to monitor water quality
June 6, 2019
The SC Adopt-a-Stream program has been transforming the public into certified volunteers all across the state of South Carolina for a common goal- improving water quality. There has been a…
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Call for summer mentors from Benjamin Franklin Experience
June 6, 2019
Program for Teens Seeks Accomplished Professionals to Share Their Career Triumphs and Challenges 27% of Greenville County high-school graduates were considered NOT ready for college or careers in 2018. Benjamin…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis welcomes new members to S.C. Board of Financial Institutions
June 6, 2019
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis welcomed two new appointees to the South Carolina Board of Financial Institutions as part of the board’s monthly meeting. Billy Byrd and Charles “Chuck” H. Stuart…
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VentureSouth leads investment rounds for two Greenville-based startups
June 6, 2019
VentureSouth announced that it recently led investment rounds for two Greenville-based startups—a Series Seed Investment for Offsite and a Series A Investment for Zylö Therapeutics. Founded by the former Iron Yard…
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Michelin’s Corporate Foundation donates $1 million to build ‘Michelin Green’ in Greenville’s Unity Park
June 6, 2019The Michelin Corporate Foundation announced a $1 million donation to protect and restore a span of the Reedy River that runs through Greenville’s Unity Park, the largest contribution to the…
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Cook & James expands with additional office and attorney Stacey Besser
June 6, 2019
Atlanta-area real estate firm known for “at home” closings opens new Woodstock, Ga. location and hires attorney to service additional business in South Carolina Cook & James, the Atlanta-based real…
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Over $11,000 raised for A Child’s Haven at recent Hartness Showcase of Homes
June 5, 2019
Hartness, one of Greenville’s most desirable new home communities, hosted the Hartness Showcase of Homes over the course of three weekends in April and May. The showcase featured five custom…
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DHEC accepting nominations for ‘Community Stars’
June 5, 2019
Nominations are now being accepted for Community Star awards that spotlight some of South Carolina’s advocates for a better environment and healthier communities. The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental…
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Kopis named to SC Best Places to Work List
June 5, 2019
2019 Best Places to Work in South Carolina Kopis was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. This fourteenth annual program was created by…
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Team Logistics earns Murphy USA’s Carrier of the Year Award
June 5, 2019
Team Logistics, an innovative fuel delivery solutions provider, was recently honored as 2018 Carrier of the Year by Murphy USA. The prestigious award recognizes Team Logistics as one of the…
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CDS to host MUSC SPARK for Autism Study – June 29
June 5, 2019
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) will host the MUSC SPARK for Autism Study on Saturday, June 29th from 9:00am-1:00pm. Families are invited to participate by giving DNA samples from…
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GreenWood, Inc. expands safety team with Kellie Corlee
June 5, 2019
GreenWood, Inc. announces that Kellie Corlee has joined the home office as Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Representative. In this role, Kellie will support the overall GreenWood safety program including…
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Milliken & Company acquires Andover Healthcare, broadens healthcare offering
June 4, 2019
Today, Milliken & Company, a global innovation company with more than a century of performance and protective textile, specialty chemical and floor covering expertise, announces the acquisition of Andover Healthcare,…
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FinTrust Capital Advisors hosts third annual FinTrust Financial Forum
June 4, 2019
On Wednesday, May 22, 2019 FinTrust Capital Advisors hosted an informative, collaborative conference focused on innovation and intellectual property at Zen in downtown Greenville. The FinTrust Financial Forum featured eight…
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Infinity Marketing honored with four Telly Awards for videography projects
June 4, 2019Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing agency in the Upstate, won four awards in the 2019 Telly Awards competition for outstanding internal and client video projects. This is the largest number…
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SC Center for Fathers and Families launches 2nd Annual “Reel Connection” Father’s Day campaign
June 4, 2019The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families (Center) has launched its 2nd Annual Reel Connection Campaign, part of the nonprofit’s annual Father’s Day appeal. Anchoring the campaign is Bassmaster Champion…
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Celebrate the start of summer with Sylvan Learning Center in Greenville
June 4, 2019I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Sylvan Learning Center to host an ice cream social Wednesday, June 5 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Greenville…
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FUEL hosts 2019 summer interns
June 4, 2019
FUEL has added Brianna Stephens and Anna Dance as interns for summer of 2019. Stephens, a rising senior at Anderson University studying graphic design, is working alongside the creative team.…
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Joyner Commercial announces transactions
June 4, 2019
The End of the Month of May 2019 — Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors®, announced the following transactions completed by its team…
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Bon Secours Wellness Arena is honored as a positive champion for the disability community
June 4, 2019
The Bon Secours Wellness Arena’s General Manager, Beth Paul, was honored by Mike Teachey, Executive Director of the Barbara Stone Foundation for creating, designing and opening a Sensory Suite to…
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City announces finalists for City Manager position
June 4, 2019
The Mayor and City Council have announced three finalists for the City of Greenville’s City Manager position, which has been filled temporarily by Deputy City Manager Nancy Whitworth. Find Great…
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It’s budget time. Your participation is vital.
June 4, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller Followers of today’s political news are treated to plenty of fireworks, fanfare and theatrics. There’s talk of contempt charges and “constitutional crises,” of tariffs…
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Top Grossing Movies – June 3, 2019
June 3, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 05/31/2019 to 06/06/2019 Rank Title Distributor Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Aladdin Disney 2 $42,840,544.00 $185,537,718.00 2 Rocketman Paramount 1 $25,725,722.00 $25,725,722.00 3…
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Sara Green announced as Executive Director of South Carolina Wildlife Federation
June 3, 2019
SC Wildlife Federation poised for growth with new Executive Director The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) has named Sara K. Green as Executive Director. Green is the sixth Executive Director…
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Are you neglecting your best branding tool?
June 3, 2019
By Marcia Purday, APR NP Strategy Companies throughout the nation invest millions (or billions!) in their brands – from research and communication strategies, to analytics and more. But ultimately,…
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Commission on Higher Education announces new president and executive director
June 3, 2019
Dr. Rusty L. Monhollon has been named president and executive director of the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE). Monhollon’s appointment was confirmed by a unanimous vote of the…
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The Sweetery’s Wine Sticks going “small” just in time for New York Trade Show
June 3, 2019
The Sweetery will be introducing a single portion size of its popular Wine Sticks and Beer Buddies lines later this month at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York…
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Miss America organization and Sherman College partner to offer scholarship awards
June 3, 2019
Miss America Organization and Sherman College Partner to Offer Scholarship Awards Sherman College of Chiropractic and The Miss America Organization have announced the renewal of a full chiropractic scholarship available…
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Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC announces purchase of historic Greenville Chamber of Commerce building
June 3, 2019
Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC, in conjunction with Pintail Capital Partners and Fox Commercial Properties, announces the purchase of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce building, located at 24 Cleveland Street…
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Paul Simpson appointed Data Scientist at Elliott Davis
May 31, 2019
Elliott Davis announces that Paul Simpson has been hired for the newly formed position of data scientist. In his role, Simpson will lead data research and analysis for the entire…
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Eighteen real estate professionals complete C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS PATHS training program
May 31, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that eighteen of the company’s real estate sales professionals completed the PATHS program in April and May. PATHS, Productive Agent Techniques Habits…
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Stevens & Wilkinson’s Robby Aull named to Clemson Architectural Foundation Board of Trustees
May 30, 2019Stevens & Wilkinson (S&W) congratulates firm Principal and South Carolina President Robby Aull, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP, on being selected to serve on the Board of Trustees for Clemson University’s…
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Vän Robotics receives SC Launch, Inc. investment
May 30, 2019
SCRA announces a $200,000 SC Launch, Inc. investment in Vän Robotics. The innovative, Columbia-based company was accepted into SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, in January 2017. Vän Robotics is revolutionizing student…
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Pinnacle Financial Partners and United Community Bank executives discuss current financial risks
May 30, 2019
The Upper South Carolina Chapter of the Risk Management Association (RMA) held a panel discussion with three prominent financial services executives on Wednesday, May 29 in Greenville, S.C. to discuss…
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Immedion welcomes Brad Ratkowski to Managed Services team in Spartanburg
May 30, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced today the hiring of Brad Ratkowski as a Managed Services Support Engineer. As such, Brad will…
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Prisma Health announces Mark S. O’Halla as president and chief executive officer
May 30, 2019
The Prisma Health announced the selection of Mark S. O’Halla as the health company’s new president and chief executive officer (CEO). O’Halla, along with the members of the executive leadership team,…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes Ted Rooke as Senior Director of Media Services
May 30, 2019
Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing agency in the Upstate, announced Ted Rooke as the new Senior Director of Media Services to lead departmental growth, training and cross-channel strategic best practices…
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Chris Moore promoted to President of CarolinaPower
May 30, 2019
Chris Moore has been promoted to President of Upstate-based CarolinaPower. Most recently in the role of Vice President and General Manager, Moore has been with the company since its inception…
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Quality Business Solutions honored for 3rd consecutive year as one of the 50 fastest growing women-owned/led companies
May 30, 2019
Pamela Evette / Quality Business Solutions, Inc. Honored at 12TH Annual Awards Ceremony in Charlotte, NC Travelers Rest, S.C. – The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced the 12th annual ranking of the 50…
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Colliers International’s Taylor Allen and Philip Vann receive Certified Commercial Investment Member designation
May 30, 2019
Prestigious CCIM designation awarded to two brokerage team members. Colliers International’s Taylor Allen and Philip Vann have both been awarded the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCCIM) designation by the CCIM…
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SC DSS Employees of the Month
May 30, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Social Services’ Employee of the Month program recognizes staff whose work exemplifies our core principles: Competence, Courage and Compassion. The four most recently selected were:…
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Diversity Champions honored at Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards
May 29, 2019
Riley Institute at Furman University and Greenville Chamber, in partnership with Upstate Chambers, celebrate diversity leaders Upstate diversity leaders were honored Thursday, May 28, 2019, at the 15th Annual Upstate…
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First South Carolina School honored as U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School for Environmental Initiatives
May 29, 2019
Dutch Fork Elementary School in Lexington County is the first South Carolina school to be recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Education for environmentally conscious programming. The S.C. Department…
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2019 summer foreign language classes begin June 10th and are now open for registration at Upstate International
May 29, 2019
Upstate International Foreign language classes are open for registration and provide the opportunity to learn any of the 10 languages offered this summer. This term will include American Sign Language,…
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Dr. Chris McFarlin is first and only law enforcement officer/criminal justice educator in SC to earn Force Science Institute National Certification
May 29, 2019
Tri-County Technical College Criminal Justice Department Head Dr. Chris McFarlin is the first and only law enforcement officer and criminal justice educator in South Carolina to earn a national industry…
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HRP Associates adds staff in Greenville
May 29, 2019
Local environmental engineering firm hires Sheila Higgins HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental engineering and hydrogeology firm in Greenville, announces the addition of Sheila Higgins as project manager. “HRP’s Greenville…
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MCA Architecture project receives Adaptive Use Award from Historic Columbia
May 29, 2019
A recent MCA Architecture project, Cyberwoven, received the Adaptive Use Award from Historic Columbia at the organization’s annual Preservation Awards Luncheon. Historic Columbia hosts the Preservation Awards Luncheon annually during…
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Roebuck Buildings announces three new shareholders
May 29, 2019
Roebuck Buildings announces the addition of three minority shareholders to its ownership. Effective January 1, 2019, the following shareholders were added: Ken Anderson, Vice President of Administration Jason Fisher, Senior…
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Moseley Marcinak Law Group’s Megan Early-Soppa among Leadership Greenville Class 45 graduates
May 29, 2019
Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP (MMLG) congratulates Megan Early-Soppa and others in the Leadership Greenville Class 45. “We are proud of Megan for her participation and completion of the Leadership…
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Top Grossing Movies – May 27, 2019
May 28, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 05/24/2019 to 05/30/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Aladdin 1 $91,500,929 $116,805,962 2 John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum 2 $24,587,676…
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