Topside Pool Club hires Jaci Willing as membership and events manager
March 5, 2019Topside Pool Club has added Jaci Willing to its team as the new membership and events manager. Originally from Sacramento, Calif., Willing earned her bachelor’s degree in communications from Boise…
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Furman joins effort to improve health outcomes in South Carolina
March 5, 2019
The Duke Endowment has awarded a $1.025 million, three-year grant to the University of South Carolina to support a statewide effort to improve patient and population health in South Carolina…
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Topside Pool Club hires Jaci Willing as membership and events manager
March 5, 2019
Topside Pool Club has added Jaci Willing to its team as the new membership and events manager. Originally from Sacramento, Calif., Willing earned her bachelor’s degree in communications from Boise…
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FerebeeLane’s continued growth fuels promotion and hire to creative department
March 5, 2019
FerebeeLane, a full-service marketing agency located in Greenville, has promoted David Paxton to senior graphic designer and hired Shelby Argo as graphic designer. Paxton, an experienced graphic designer with more…
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InvestiNet expanding its existing Greenville County, SC operations
March 5, 2019
InvestiNet, a full-service account receivables management firm, today announced plans to expand its existing operations in Greenville County. The company’s expected $2.1 million investment is projected to create approximately 85…
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Tour Artists’ Studios during free Columbia Open Studios, April 6-7
March 5, 2019
Presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art Ticketed Preview Party on Thurs., April 4, 7-9 p.m. at 701 CCA Explore the studios of 69 local artists during Columbia Open Studios,…
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Jackson named agency of record for NAPA Filters
March 5, 2019
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second- largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has been named agency of record for the NAPA Filters brand. As agency of record,…
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Top Grossing Movies – March 4, 2019
March 4, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 03/01/2019 to 03/07/2019 Rank Title Rating Dist Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World PG Universal…
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Linda Moore joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
March 4, 2019
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Linda Moore as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. As the previous owner of a home restoration business, Linda has always been interested…
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GMK adds Muhammad Umar, EIT, to the firm’s Engineering Division
March 4, 2019GMK Associates, Inc., welcomes Muhammad Umar, EIT, to its Engineering Division as an electrical engineering designer. In this role, Mr. Umar will be responsible for creating effective and safe electrical…
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Registration open for Brain Injury Association of South Carolina’s Upstate Run & Roll 5K
March 4, 2019Registration is now open for the Upstate Run & Roll 5K, previously known as the Run for Thought, benefiting the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC). The event will…
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Wyche attorney Wallace Lightsey elected to membership in the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers
March 4, 2019
Wyche attorney Wallace Lightsey has been elected as a member of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers at the Academy’s recent meeting. The American Academy of Appellate Lawyers was founded…
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GMK adds Muhammad Umar, EIT, to the firm’s Engineering Division
March 4, 2019
GMK Associates, Inc., welcomes Muhammad Umar, EIT, to its Engineering Division as an electrical engineering designer. In this role, Mr. Umar will be responsible for creating effective and safe electrical…
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Registration open for Brain Injury Association of South Carolina’s Upstate Run & Roll 5K
March 4, 2019
Registration is now open for the Upstate Run & Roll 5K, previously known as the Run for Thought, benefiting the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC). The event will…
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Tacos & Tequila Fiesta announces list of chefs and bartenders
March 3, 2019The lineup of chefs and bartenders that will compete in the taco and cocktail creation challenge at the third annual Tacos & Tequila Fiesta, presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila…
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Tacos & Tequila Fiesta announces list of chefs and bartenders
March 3, 2019
The lineup of chefs and bartenders that will compete in the taco and cocktail creation challenge at the third annual Tacos & Tequila Fiesta, presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila…
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Locally Epic to bring back hat contest for 2019 Duck Derby
March 1, 2019Locally Epic, the mobile platform company that allows users better access to local business discounts, is hosting the Greenville Duck Derby Hat Contest on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Sponsored…
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S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation announces Rochelle Williams as new executive director
March 1, 2019S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation announces Rochelle Williams as new executive director The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities Foundation is pleased to…
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South Street Partners announces acquisition of The Cliffs
March 1, 2019
Leading investment firm purchases The Cliffs, a portfolio of seven private clubs and six private luxury real estate communities in the remarkable western Carolina mountains. South Street Partners announced…
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Locally Epic to bring back hat contest for 2019 Duck Derby
March 1, 2019Locally Epic, the mobile platform company that allows users better access to local business discounts, is hosting the Greenville Duck Derby Hat Contest on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Sponsored…
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PEP welcomes five new Board Members and a new Chair
February 28, 2019Public Education Partners (PEP), Greenville’s only independent nonprofit solely dedicated to investing in and improving public education, recently welcomed five new members to its Board of Directors. 2019 New Board…
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BBB of the Upstate SC announces 2019 Chairman of the Board & Board of Directors
February 28, 2019
Better Business Bureau® serving Upstate South Carolina announced the appointment of Mandy Satterfield, Bradshaw, Gordon & Clinkscales, LLC as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Satterfield has been actively involved…
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Colliers International | South Carolina professionals promoted to Senior Brokerage Associate
February 27, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina announced that four brokerage associates have received promotions to Senior Brokerage Associate: Brantley Anderson, Danny Bonds, Brockton Hall and Philip Vann. “These individuals have proven their…
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Craig Wallace named business management chair at Clemson University
February 27, 2019
Craig Wallace of the University of Denver will become the new Department of Management chair in Clemson University’s College of Business. Wallace most recently served as the management chair at…
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UPS honors South Carolina drivers for 25 years of safe driving
February 27, 2019
UPS announced that 18 elite drivers from South Carolina are among 1,436 newly inducted worldwide into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25…
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O’Neal Inc. hires Structural Engineer
February 27, 2019
O’Neal Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, has hired Mike Tedstone as Staff Structural Engineer. Tedstone has more than 30 years of structural engineering experience. He previously worked…
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Ron Anderson and Liz McCary named to Colliers Center of Excellence
February 27, 2019
Leaders in South Carolina office to share best practices and skill sets with Colliers’ U.S. research and marketing professionals. Ron Anderson, who manages the research and information technology departments, and…
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Chapman Cultural Center announces date for the 2019 Spartanburg Soaring! Festival
February 27, 2019
Chapman Cultural Center has set the date for its sixth annual Spartanburg Soaring! International Kite Festival sponsored by Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. The fun happens on Saturday, April 13, 2019, from…
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The Book of Mormon announces lottery ticket policy for Peace Center performances
February 27, 2019
THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards® including Best Musical, is pleased to announce a lottery ticket policy for the National Tour, which plays March 5-10 at the Peace…
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Jackson Lewis continues to strengthen employee benefits practice with addition of C. John Wentzell, Jr.
February 27, 2019
Jackson Lewis P.C. announced C. John Wentzell, Jr. has joined the firm’s expanding Employee Benefits practice as a Principal in the Greenville office. Mr. Wentzell joins the firm from Ogletree…
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Creative Builders, Inc. welcomes Kirk Harmon as Project Manager
February 27, 2019
Creative Builders, Inc. welcomed Kirk Harmon to the team in the role of Multi-Family Project Manager. Kirk brings 17 years of valuable experience in management roles within the construction and…
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Greenville Center for Creative Arts elects three new members to its 2019 Board of Directors
February 27, 2019The Greenville Center for Creative Arts announced it has elected three new board members to its 2019 Board of Directors. Directors shall be elected to a term of three (3)…
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Greenville Center for Creative Arts elects three new members to its 2019 Board of Directors
February 27, 2019
The Greenville Center for Creative Arts announced it has elected three new board members to its 2019 Board of Directors. Directors shall be elected to a term of three (3)…
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Four Spartanburg Co. students reach ‘Poetry Out Loud’ state finals
February 27, 2019
Eight South Carolina high school students reached the March 9 state finals for Poetry Out Loud – an annual, nationwide recitation contest – after regional competitions in Charleston and Spartanburg.…
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Kate Green joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
February 26, 2019
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Kate Green as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Kate’s background in marketing and communications, along with her natural passion for real estate,…
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David M. Gilston Insurance Agency, Inc. announces new leadership roles
February 26, 2019David M. Gilston Insurance Agency, Inc.,with offices in Charleston, Columbia and Greenville, S.C., announced several key leadership changes effective February 1. President | Tom Swayne, RHU, CLU, CASL, REBC, FLMI,…
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SC Launch, Inc. invests in Fatsack Outdoors
February 26, 2019
Fatsack Outdoors, a Greenville-based IT company, recently received a $200,000 SC Launch, Inc. investment. This is the first investment for the company that was accepted into SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC…
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High Spirits Hospitality awards employees for hard work and dedication
February 26, 2019High Spirits Hospitality recently honored employees with new a company award platform. The local hospitality group is celebrating its eight year of prosperous business. To mark such a special occasion,…
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Milliken & Company named to 2019 World’s Most Ethical Companies list
February 26, 2019Milliken & Company was named among the 2019 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. Milliken is…
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CommunityWorks receives $500,000 investment from Capital Bank
February 26, 2019
Local community loan fund supports small business development CommunityWorks (CW) announced a $500,000 Equity Equivalent Investment from Capital Bank, part of the First Horizon National Corp. family of companies which…
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Animal Rehab & Conditioning Center partners with Carolina Loving Hounds Rescue
February 26, 2019Dicki Kennedy, DVM with Tinkerbell Dicki Kennedy, DVM, owner and founder of Animal Rehab & Conditioning Center (ARCC), has partnered with an Upstate non-profit, Carolina Loving Hounds Rescue, to…
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High Spirits Hospitality awards employees for hard work and dedication
February 26, 2019
High Spirits Hospitality recently honored employees with new a company award platform. The local hospitality group is celebrating its eight year of prosperous business. To mark such a special occasion,…
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Milliken & Company named to 2019 World’s Most Ethical Companies list
February 26, 2019
Milliken & Company was named among the 2019 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. Milliken is…
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FOOTHILLS AREA YMCA moving forward
February 25, 2019Confirms long-term financing with United States Department of Agriculture and construction loan with United Community Bank The FOOTHILLS AREA YMCA closed on long-term financing with USDA on Wednesday, February 20th…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 25, 2019
February 25, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 02/22/2019 to 02/28/2019 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World PG…
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Community leaders named Charter Champions
February 25, 2019
Saturday, March 2, 2019, Greenville Technical Charter High School Charter Champions Benefit Bash from 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. On Saturday March 2, 2019, the community is invited to join…
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Coldwell Banker Caine hosting artist reception featuring Susanne Floyd Gunter – March 7
February 25, 2019Coldwell Banker Caine will host an exhibit opening for its next resident artist, Susanne Floyd Gunter. The event will be held at the Coldwell Banker Caine Spartanburg office at 151…
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United Community Bank Partners with Blue Star Mothers of America to send care packages to active duty military
February 25, 2019United Community Bank have recently partnered with the Blue Star Mothers of America’s Greenville-Upstate chapter to send care packages to troops serving overseas. The packages were assembled by the…
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Rebuild Upstate hires new Community Engagement Specialist
February 25, 2019Rebuild Upstate has hired Kathy Jackson as the new Community Engagement Specialist. Jackson graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor’s degree in sociology as well as a master’s…
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Communities celebrate safety with 8th Annual SC Walk and Roll to School Day – March 6
February 25, 2019The Eighth Annual South Carolina Walk to School Day (SC WTSD) is Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Organized by the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (SCDOT) Safe Routes to School Program, South Carolina…
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