FUEL hires designer Roxy Bartz as Graphic Designer
February 19, 2019
FUEL, a marketing agency headquartered in downtown Greenville, SC and specializing in both digital and traditional services, has hired Roxy Bartz as Graphic Designer. Roxy will support many of FUEL’s…
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Kim Eades joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
February 19, 2019
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Kim Eades as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Her previous experience as the Director of Sales and Community Outreach for Table 301…
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Maxwood Furniture, Inc. locating new distribution center in Marion County
February 19, 2019
Furniture Manufacturer and Distributor Creating 21 New Jobs Maxwood Furniture, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of bedroom furniture, today announced plans to locate its new distribution center in Marion County.…
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HUB Carolinas announces Suzanne Flynn as Client Services Consultant
February 19, 2019Insurance brokerage in the Southeast adds talent to manage relationships across Carolinas HUB Carolinas, a region of HUB International, the sixth largest insurance brokerage in the world, recently announced that…
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Bosch Community Foundation supports STEM education at Greenville Technical College
February 19, 2019
A $12,000 grant from the Bosch Community Foundation is providing scholarship assistance for 22 high school students enrolled in Greenville Technical College STEM courses. The students are taking the classes…
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SCRA announces seven new Client Companies
February 19, 2019
SCRA announced the recent acceptance of seven Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support services and may also be eligible for funding. Coastal…
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Complete PR wins four AVA Digital Awards
February 19, 2019Telling the story of a race with 10,000 rubber ducks, an Instagram account for a growing real estate firm, our weekly blog and our newsletter earned Complete PR four AVA…
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TD Charitable Foundation contributes $50,000 to Greenville Housing Fund
February 19, 2019(from left): Tammy Hoy Hawkins, interim director of the Greenville Housing Fund; Deborah McKetty, president and CEO of Community Works; Renee Lean of Southernside; Lillian Brock Flemming, Greenville city councilwoman;…
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BJU announces The Beneth Peters Jones Memorial Scholarship
February 19, 2019
Bob Jones University recently announced the creation of The Beneth Peters Jones Memorial Scholarship in honor of the memory of Beneth Peters Jones, the late wife of former BJU president…
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HUB Carolinas announces Suzanne Flynn as Client Services Consultant
February 19, 2019
Insurance brokerage in the Southeast adds talent to manage relationships across Carolinas HUB Carolinas, a region of HUB International, the sixth largest insurance brokerage in the world, recently announced that…
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Complete PR wins four AVA Digital Awards
February 19, 2019
Telling the story of a race with 10,000 rubber ducks, an Instagram account for a growing real estate firm, our weekly blog and our newsletter earned Complete PR four AVA…
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Tourism in South Carolina breaks records
February 18, 2019
Tourism is now a $22.6 billion industry in South Carolina, representing a $1.4 billion increase over the previous year and a 50 percent increase since 2010, according to estimates released…
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Two Tenure-Track Faculty Positions by the Department of Computer Science at USC Beaufort
February 18, 2019Materials Assembly and Design Excellence in South Carolina (MADE in SC) is South Carolina’s five-year, $20 million award funded by the National Science Foundation and managed by the SC EPSCoR…
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Infinity Marketing expands media partnership with Clayton
February 18, 2019Infinity Marketing, an award-winning marketing firm, supports Clayton with the media strategy and execution of its Prefabulous® Campaign. “Through Infinity’s fully integrated strategy and execution, we are confident in our…
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Upstate Run & Roll 5K to benefit the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina – March 30
February 18, 2019The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) is hosting its annual Upstate Run & Roll 5K, previously known as Run For Thought, on Saturday, March 30 from 8 to…
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Summer day camp at Greenville Tech expands offerings for 2019
February 18, 2019
Greenville Technical College’s Adventure Tech summer day camps for middle schoolers returns for the 2019 season with new camp offerings – drones, coding, pet care, sustainable gardening and personal radio,…
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Igor Luzinov awarded Kentwool Distinguished Professorship in Natural Fibers
February 18, 2019
Igor Luzinov of Clemson University today became the first recipient of the Kentwool Distinguished Professorship in Natural Fibers, an honor named for a 176-year-old textile company that remains committed to…
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Kyle Brinkman named chair of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering
February 18, 2019
A Clemson University alumnus who traveled the world and worked at Savannah River National Lab before returning to his alma mater as an associate professor is taking the helm of…
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Infinity Marketing expands media partnership with Clayton
February 18, 2019Infinity Marketing, an award-winning marketing firm, supports Clayton with the media strategy and execution of its Prefabulous® Campaign. “Through Infinity’s fully integrated strategy and execution, we are confident in our…
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Upstate Run & Roll 5K to benefit the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina – March 30
February 18, 2019The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) is hosting its annual Upstate Run & Roll 5K, previously known as Run For Thought, on Saturday, March 30 from 8 to…
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Google’s investment in South Carolina exceeds $2 billion
February 17, 2019
State and Local Leaders Gathered at Data Center to Celebrate Company’s 10 Years in Berkeley County and Ongoing Investments Governor Henry McMaster joined state and local officials both to celebrate…
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Infinity Marketing team grows by seven
February 15, 2019Infinity Marketing, the Upstate’s award-winning marketing firm, is kicking off the new year with the addition of several talented professionals across its departments, increasing its team by 10 percent. Anna…
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S.C. Appeals Court upholds $14M asbestos exposure verdict against Celanese Corp.
February 15, 2019The South Carolina Court of Appeals has affirmed a $14 million verdict against Texas-based Celanese Corp. (NYSE: CE) on behalf of the family of a maintenance worker who died from mesothelioma after being…
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Infinity Marketing team grows by seven
February 15, 2019
Infinity Marketing, the Upstate’s award-winning marketing firm, is kicking off the new year with the addition of several talented professionals across its departments, increasing its team by 10 percent. Anna…
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Heart research gets $4.1 million boost on Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2019
Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love and romance, but the holiday has also become an opportunity to promote heart health, a tradition that continues as Clemson University bioengineers…
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Bishops Cuts and Color opens first South Carolina hair shop in the Upstate
February 14, 2019
Bishops Cuts and Color, a Portland-based unisex hair care shop offering quality service at affordable prices, is opening its first South Carolina location in Simpsonville. Bishops Simpsonville – at the intersection of…
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Anisha Foster joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg
February 14, 2019
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Anisha Foster as a residential sales agent to its Spartanburg office. Anisha joins Coldwell Banker Caine from another Upstate firm, and with past experience in…
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CBRE adds Jeff Benedict to Industrial & Logistics team in Greenville, SC
February 14, 2019CBRE announced that Jeff Benedict has joined the firm as Associate. Based in Greenville, SC, he is a member of CBRE’s Industrial & Logistics team, led by Trey Pennington. “Jeff…
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Jackson hires Connor Cox, Joanna Daniels
February 14, 2019Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Connor Cox as an account coordinator and Joanna Daniels as graphic designer. Cox comes…
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Tour nearly 70 artists’ spaces during Columbia Open Studios, April 6-7, 2019
February 14, 2019Explore local artwork, studios in weekend-long event presented by 701 CCA Columbia Open Studios, presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art, welcomes nearly 70 local artists for the free, self-guided…
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SC EPSCoR announces 2019 research and collaboration programs grants recipients
February 14, 2019SC EPSCoR (South Carolina Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research) Program’s main goal is to increase South Carolina’s research capacity by assisting STEM faculty to achieve and sustain large…
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CBRE adds Jeff Benedict to Industrial & Logistics team in Greenville, SC
February 14, 2019
CBRE announced that Jeff Benedict has joined the firm as Associate. Based in Greenville, SC, he is a member of CBRE’s Industrial & Logistics team, led by Trey Pennington. “Jeff…
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SC EPSCoR announces 2019 research and collaboration programs grants recipients
February 14, 2019SC EPSCoR (South Carolina Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research) Program’s main goal is to increase South Carolina’s research capacity by assisting STEM faculty to achieve and sustain large…
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Jackson hires Connor Cox, Joanna Daniels
February 14, 2019
Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events, South Carolina’s second-largest integrated marketing communication and events agency, has hired Connor Cox as an account coordinator and Joanna Daniels as graphic designer. Cox comes…
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Tour nearly 70 artists’ spaces during Columbia Open Studios, April 6-7, 2019
February 14, 2019
Explore local artwork, studios in weekend-long event presented by 701 CCA Columbia Open Studios, presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art, welcomes nearly 70 local artists for the free, self-guided…
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Jim Wanner named to Tri-County’s Commission
February 13, 2019
Jim Wanner has been appointed to Tri-County Technical College’s Commission, the nine-member governing board of the College. The Pickens County Legislative Delegation recommended Mr. Wanner to the Governor. His appointment…
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Governor’s School makes bold curriculum changes
February 13, 2019
The Board of Trustees of the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) recently approved the most significant change to the school’s curriculum in recent years. By a…
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Upcoming gala honors distinguished public school graduates and contributors to SC public education
February 13, 2019
Three distinguished graduates of South Carolina public schools and three state leaders with significant contributions to the field of education will be celebrated at an upcoming gala. The honorees include…
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VentureSouth announces 2018 record-breaking results
February 13, 2019
VentureSouth is pleased to announce record-setting results for a fifth consecutive year. In 2018, the South Carolina-based early stage investment firm grew its membership to nearly 300 investors and invested…
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Furman University Board of Trustees receives AGB’S John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership
February 13, 2019
The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) has honored the Furman University Board of Trustees for its exceptional leadership and “strong focus on governance.” Furman is one…
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AIA honors 1×1 Design President Asheley Scott St. John with national award
February 13, 20191×1 Design Congratulates President Asheley Scott St. John on 2019 AIA Young Architects Award from National Chapter of the American Institute of Architects The team at 1×1 Design proudly announces…
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CarolinaPower welcomes Madison Younginer as Account Manager
February 13, 2019CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor with an office in Irmo, has added Madison Younginer to its business development team as Account Manager. Younginer comes to CarolinaPower following 10 years…
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2019 Southern Home & Garden Show – March 1-3
February 13, 2019The Southern Home & Garden Show will be held at the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, South Carolina, from Friday, March 1 through Sunday, March 3. Presented by Jeff Lynch…
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Former death row inmate Anthony Ray Hinton to speak at Furman University Feb. 27
February 13, 2019Anthony Ray Hinton will speak about his nearly 30 years on Alabama’s death row Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. at Furman University’s McAlister Auditorium. The event, which is free…
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AIA honors 1×1 Design President Asheley Scott St. John with national award
February 13, 2019
1×1 Design Congratulates President Asheley Scott St. John on 2019 AIA Young Architects Award from National Chapter of the American Institute of Architects The team at 1×1 Design proudly announces…
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2019 Southern Home & Garden Show – March 1-3
February 13, 2019
The Southern Home & Garden Show will be held at the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, South Carolina, from Friday, March 1 through Sunday, March 3. Presented by Jeff Lynch…
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CarolinaPower welcomes Madison Younginer as Account Manager
February 13, 2019
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor with an office in Irmo, has added Madison Younginer to its business development team as Account Manager. Younginer comes to CarolinaPower following 10 years…
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Forts Sumter and Moultrie legislation passes U.S. Senate
February 12, 2019
This afternoon the United States Senate passed U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s (R-SC) Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park Act as part of a larger federal lands package. Scott’s…
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Ambassador Nikki R. Haley to Chair Original Six Foundation
February 12, 2019
Non-Profit Serving Rural South Carolina Students Announces New Board, Staff, and Expansion of Programs The Original Six Foundation (The O6 Foundation) announced that the organization’s founder, Ambassador Nikki R. Haley,…
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Drs. Thom & Betty Gelardi Student Center opens on Sherman College campus
February 12, 2019Sherman College Founder Dr. Thom Gelardi and President Dr. Edwin Cordero at the newly completed Gelardi Student Center at Sherman College of Chiropractic Sherman College of Chiropractic celebrated…
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