Attorney J. Clayton Mitchell joins Gallivan White Boyd’s Columbia, South Carolina office
April 12, 2019
Gallivan White Boyd announced that Attorney J. Clayton Mitchell has joined the firm’s Columbia, South Carolina office. Mitchell will practice law as a member of the firm’s Insurance Group, as…
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Galen DeHay named Tri-County Technical College’s next president
April 11, 2019
Galen DeHay, the senior vice president on Tri-County Technical College’s executive leadership team, was named the College’s next president by the Commission following a special called meeting Thursday, April 11.…
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Crawford Strategy’s Simon Harvey receives 2019 Sandy Linning Excellence Award
April 11, 2019
Crawford Strategy, a full-service marketing and branding agency, recently presented the 2019 Sandy Linning Excellence Award to graphic designer Simon Harvey for his dedication and commitment to quality work. Each…
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The Cliffs announces plans for The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards Lakehouse
April 11, 2019The Cliffs announced plans for The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards Lakehouse, which officially broke ground last week. Overlooking Lake Keowee and featuring minimalist and low-profile architectural lines that complement its…
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Reedy River Duck Derby announces event activities
April 11, 2019Organizers of the 2019 Duck Derby announced a fun-filled lineup today. While the event is known for the 10,000 little ducks that float over the Reedy River falls to help…
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Mashburn Construction Company raises thousands for American Heart Association
April 11, 2019
Mashburn Construction is among the top companies of fundraisers for the American Heart Association’s 2019 Midlands Heart Walk. Mashburn and its sponsors raised a total of $13,600 to go towards helping fight…
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Dustin Wills to lead Clemson University’s Sonoco FRESH initiative
April 11, 2019
Dustin Wills has been named director of the Sonoco FRESH initiative in Clemson University’s Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics. Sonoco FRESH was established to address the global food waste problem…
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The Heirloom Companies win big at sixth Annual Bridge Awards
April 11, 2019The Heirloom Companies was recently honored for its skill and leadership at the Home Builders Association of Greenville’s 2018 Bridge Awards Gala on Thursday, April 4. The company was recognized…
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Bob Jones University Collegian staff wins SCPA awards
April 10, 2019
The South Carolina Press Association (SCPA) recognized staff members of Bob Jones University’s student newspaper, The Collegian, with multiple awards at the Collegiate Annual News Contest Saturday, April 6, at The…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names the next director of the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce
April 10, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster nominated Mr. G. Daniel Ellzey to be the next director of the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (SCDEW). The nomination comes after the South Carolina…
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Statewide SC Codes initiative officially launches
April 10, 2019
S.C. Department of Commerce Office of Innovation and Build Carolina partner on free coding program The S.C. Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation, in collaboration with Build Carolina, officially launched…
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The Muffin Mam, Inc. launching new Laurens County operations
April 10, 2019
Wholesale bakery and supplier to create approximately 114 new jobs The Muffin Mam, Inc. is launching new production operations in Laurens County. The company’s $18.8 million investment is projected to…
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RealOp Investments hires new property manager
April 10, 2019
Local real estate investment group, RealOp Investments, has hired Heather Stafford as the new property manager. Stafford graduated Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh, North Carolina with an Associates Degree…
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Joyner Commercial announces April transactions
April 10, 2019
Month of April 2019 — Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors®, announced the following transactions completed by its team of commercial real estate…
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2018 Bridge Awards winners announced
April 10, 2019
The Home Builders Association of Greenville recognized industry excellence at its Sixth Annual Bridge Awards Gala held last Thursday, April 4, at The Poinsett Club. The Bridge Awards Gala honors…
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Spartanburg Philharmonic announces new youth orchestra
April 9, 2019
On Tuesday, April 9, 2019, the Spartanburg Philharmonic officially launched its newest music education opportunity—the Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. Seeing the need for more music education opportunities for teenagers in…
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Middle school science teacher from Richland School District Two named South Carolina’s first STEM Educator of the Year
April 9, 2019
Inaugural prize sponsored by leading companies and nonprofits recognizes importance of STEM in education SC Future Minds, S2TEM Centers SC, the STEM Development Foundation, and Comporium are pleased to announce…
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KeyMark expands robotic process automation offerings by adding Blue Prism
April 9, 2019
KeyMark, a leading intelligent automation provider and value-added reseller, announced a new strategic partnership with Blue Prism. Blue Prism, an automation technology pioneer and the company who coined the term…
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Recovr receives SC Launch, Inc. investment
April 9, 2019
SCRA announces a $200,000 SC Launch, Inc. investment in Recovr, a Clemson-based company developing innovative physical therapy tools. The company was accepted into SCRA’s Entrepreneurial Program, SC Launch, in 2014 and previously received…
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Young Professionals Donate $12,170 from fourth annual 1831 Gala to EMERGE Family Therapy
April 9, 2019Spartanburg Young Professionals (SYP) and United Way of the Piedmont Young Leaders (YL) unveil a $12,170 contribution to EMERGE Family Therapy Center & Teaching Clinic in support of the organization’s…
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Perdue Farms invests $25 million in Dillon County expansion
April 9, 2019
Creation of approximately 100 new jobs The S.C. Department of Commerce and Governor Henry McMaster today announced that Perdue Farms has completed a $25 million expansion at its harvest operation in Dillon…
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City Council holds first reading on proposed Capital Improvement Program
April 8, 2019
Focusing on continued investment in neighborhoods, City Council held the first reading on the City’s proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) at its formal meeting this afternoon. The CIP is a…
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United Way hires Deborah McKetty
April 8, 2019
Deborah McKetty, former president and CEO of CommunityWorks, has been hired as United Way of Greenville County’s new Vice President for Community Impact. McKetty, a Greenville native and long-time United…
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Heather Meadors named Director of Community Relations for Elliott Davis
April 8, 2019
Proven leader brings years of outreach, media relations, volunteerism and event management experience to growing business solutions firm Elliott Davis, a leading business solutions firm with nine offices across the…
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United Way of Greenville County welcomes new board members
April 8, 2019United Way of Greenville County has welcomed nine community leaders to serve new three-year terms on its volunteer board of directors. They join a 38-member board that serves as the…
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Elmore Goldsmith attorneys recognized as South Carolina ‘Super Lawyers’
April 8, 2019
Four attorneys from Elmore Goldsmith have been named by South Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine for 2019. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice and less…
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Students and robots to be highlighted in celebration of STEM education
April 8, 2019
Students, their robots, and leading STEM educators will have an audience with some of the state’s top elected officials when they gather Tuesday in Columbia to celebrate STEM Education Day…
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Greenlink holds ribbon cutting for new electric buses
April 8, 2019
The Greenville Transit Authority board celebrated the addition of four new 40-foot Proterra Catalyst E2 buses to the Greenlink fleet. At the ribbon cutting, the board was joined by: former…
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Carpenter opens real estate, taxation law firm in Greenville
April 7, 2019
Charlie Carpenter announces the formation of his law firm, Forward Law, which is located at 905 Pendleton Street in downtown Greenville, SC. Carpenter, a native of Greenville, SC, will focus…
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Kincaid Retirement & Wealth Management to present David Bach’s Smart Women, Smart Retirement®
April 7, 2019
Local financial firm helping empower women nearing retirement Who: Kincaid Retirement & Wealth Management, a woman-owned, full-service financial planning firm. What: Smart Women, Smart Retirement®, an informational dinner seminar, based…
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Nonprofit conservancy invites community to events during active April at The Ponds
April 6, 2019
A gigantic community yard sale, bird watching, two food truck events, and celebration of Earth Day are happening at The Ponds in April A number of events are scheduled for…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recent Greenville leases
April 5, 2019
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Greenville, SC area: …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. AssuredPartners leased 11,780 square feet of office space in One Liberty Square at…
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Huge success for the Upstate Run & Roll 5K benefitting the Brain Injury Association of SC
April 5, 2019Photo credit Bart Boatwright The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) raised nearly $25,000 at the Upstate Run & Roll 5K and 1 mile walk on…
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Vets’ charities are a good way to say ‘thanks.’ But be cautious
April 5, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller At first glance, they appear to be the noblest of causes. Their brochures feature images that tug at the heartstrings – perhaps a uniformed man…
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Peace Center partners with United Way for personal care item drive during Come From Away
April 5, 2019
The Peace Center has partnered with United Way of Greenville County to collect personal care items leading up to and during the week-long run of Come From Away, which tells the…
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Peace of Triune Art Auction on April 11 benefits Triune Mercy Center and Greenville’s homeless
April 5, 2019
What began as an unassuming art sale in the church dining hall has grown into a much-anticipated Upstate fundraising auction benefitting Triune Mercy Center and its programs that minister to…
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Fifteen Wyche attorneys recognized by South Carolina Super Lawyers
April 5, 2019
Super Lawyers, a service recognizing outstanding lawyers, has recognized 15 Wyche attorneys in its 2019 South Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine. The magazine features attorneys who embody excellence in the practice of law. Super…
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Greenville Triumph Soccer Club unveils official team vehicle
April 4, 2019
The Greenville Triumph made an addition to the team today, and it’s not a goalie. The Triumph rolled out its official team vehicle, a fully restored 1961 Triumph TR3A convertible,…
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Wofford selected for public humanities initiative grant
April 4, 2019
Wofford College is among 25 institutions that will participate in the inaugural cohort of Humanities Research for the Public Good. This is an initiative to promote student research, to address…
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GrandSouth Bank welcomes three new board members
April 4, 2019
The GrandSouth Bank Board of Directors welcomes three new members: John W. Shealy, Jr. (Rusty), Anthony Morgan (Tony), and Edward Monts Rast Jr. (Monty). They bring exceptional leadership and business skills to our board. Rusty…
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Sharonview Federal Credit Union gifts $3,000 to Simpsonville organizations
April 4, 2019
Sharonview Federal Credit Union presented $1,000 to Mt. Zion Baptist Church Food Bank, $1,000 to the City of Simpsonville Victim Advocate (Closet of Goods) and $1,000 to the Center for…
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World Energy launching new Hampton County operations
April 4, 2019
Biodiesel supplier bringing $5.4 million investment World Energy, one of America’s largest suppliers of biodiesel, announced plans to locate its new production facility in Hampton County. The company’s $5.4 million…
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FGP ranked among Forbes Best Recruitment Firms for 2019
April 4, 2019FGP, Find Great People announced that it has been named as one of the best recruitment companies in the country by Forbes Magazine. FGP ranks #72 in the Best Recruiters,…
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Nine MGC attorneys named in 2019 South Carolina Super Lawyers
April 4, 2019
McAngus Goudelock & Courie, a regional insurance defense firm, announced that nine attorneys have been selected by their peers to the 2019 South Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.…
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Jack Porter opens new office on West Stone Avenue in downtown Greenville
April 4, 2019Jack Porter, an experiential design group specializing in branded sports environments and interactive design, announces the opening of their new office on West Stone Avenue in Greenville’s vibrant downtown. The…
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Jim Bannister and Bruce Bannister recognized among 2019 South Carolina Super Lawyers
April 4, 2019
James (Jim) Bannister and Bruce Bannister of Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey, LLC, have been named 2019 Super Lawyers in South Carolina, in the practice areas of criminal law and family…
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Thirty-three Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized in 2019 South Carolina Super Lawyers
April 4, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that thirty-three attorneys have been listed in the 2019 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®, including eleven attorneys who were named as “Rising Stars.” Selection for Super…
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Congressman Clyburn recognized as a National Park champion, receives 2019 National Park Heritage Award
April 3, 2019
U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn is the recipient of the 2019 National Park Heritage Award from the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA). This award recognizes Congressman Clyburn’s leadership…
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AnMed Health and AnMed Health Cannon earn recognition for patient safety
April 3, 2019AnMed Health and AnMed Health Cannon have earned nine Certified Zero Harm Awards from the South Carolina Hospital Association. The awards recognize excellent work in preventing hospital-acquired infections. AnMed Health…
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Horton Holding, Inc. locating new operations in Oconee County
April 3, 2019
Horton Holding, Inc., a premium provider of engine-cooling solutions, announced plans to locate new operations in Oconee County, creating 125 new jobs. Horton Holding manufactures and markets fan drives, fans…
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