2019 Industrial Hemp Pilot Program growers selected
October 30, 2018
. . . The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) has selected 40 farmers to participate in the 2019 SC Industrial Hemp Pilot Program. The famers represent 24 counties throughout…
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En Vogue to headline Famously Hot New Year in Columbia, S.C., on Dec. 31, 2018
October 30, 2018Iconic female trio to perform free, full-length concert at South Carolina’s largest free NYE party En Vogue — the iconic ‘90s vocal group and one of the top 5 highest-selling…
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Holliday brings project management expertise to GreenWood, Inc.
October 30, 2018GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces the addition of David “Doc” Holliday as Special Projects Manager. In this role and as a member of the…
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Infinity Marketing evolves business services with two promotions
October 30, 2018Infinity Marketing’s team continues to flourish with the promotion of Elaine Hartigan to Business Services Supervisor and John Fuhler to Business Services Director. Elaine Hartigan has been with Infinity for…
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Lynches River Conservation Fund awards first grant of $270,000 to SCDNR
October 30, 2018Applications for Next Grant Cycle are Open Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ center for philanthropy, is pleased to announce the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) as the…
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United Community Advisory Services’ Melissa Ekeberg named to National LPL Advisor Council
October 30, 2018United Community Advisory Services announced that Melissa Ekeberg has been named by LPL Financial (LPL) as a new member of the LPL Advisor Council. Ekeberg has worked for United Community…
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Tax Advantage Group secures funding for low-income community development project
October 30, 2018Thanks to a financing tool designed to attract private investments to Low-Income Communities, the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana is building a new 80,600-square-foot health and wellness center in downtown Evansville,…
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Greenville Country Club’s newsletter honored with gold MarCom Award
October 30, 2018The newly-redesigned River & Rooster, Greenville Country Club’s quarterly newsletter issue for spring 2018, has been honored with a gold MarCom Award in the category of Print Media – Association…
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Lynches River Conservation Fund awards first grant of $270,000 to SCDNR
October 30, 2018
Applications for Next Grant Cycle are Open Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ center for philanthropy, is pleased to announce the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) as the…
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Greenville Country Club’s newsletter honored with gold MarCom Award
October 30, 2018
The newly-redesigned River & Rooster, Greenville Country Club’s quarterly newsletter issue for spring 2018, has been honored with a gold MarCom Award in the category of Print Media – Association…
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United Community Advisory Services’ Melissa Ekeberg named to National LPL Advisor Council
October 30, 2018
United Community Advisory Services announced that Melissa Ekeberg has been named by LPL Financial (LPL) as a new member of the LPL Advisor Council. Ekeberg has worked for United Community…
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Holliday brings project management expertise to GreenWood, Inc.
October 30, 2018
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces the addition of David “Doc” Holliday as Special Projects Manager. In this role and as a member of the…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
Tax Advantage Group secures funding for low-income community development project
October 30, 2018
Thanks to a financing tool designed to attract private investments to Low-Income Communities, the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana is building a new 80,600-square-foot health and wellness center in downtown Evansville,…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
Infinity Marketing evolves business services with two promotions
October 30, 2018
Infinity Marketing’s team continues to flourish with the promotion of Elaine Hartigan to Business Services Supervisor and John Fuhler to Business Services Director. Elaine Hartigan has been with Infinity for…
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En Vogue to headline Famously Hot New Year in Columbia, S.C., on Dec. 31, 2018
October 30, 2018
Iconic female trio to perform free, full-length concert at South Carolina’s largest free NYE party En Vogue — the iconic ‘90s vocal group and one of the top 5 highest-selling…
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Top Grossing Movies – October 29
October 29, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 10/26/2018 to 11/01/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Halloween R Universal 2 3,990 $31,419,070 $126,075,470 2 A…
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TD Bank names David Chapman and Marcel Summermatter Senior Relationship Managers
October 29, 2018Accomplished Commercial Banking Executives to Lead Upstate Team TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has named David Chapman and Marcel Summermatter as Senior Relationship Managers. Chapman and Summermatter will serve…
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Successful On the Table initiative sparks productive dialogue across region
October 29, 2018Central Carolina Community Foundation to share compiled results with the community in early February 2019 On Oct. 24, 2018, thousands of Richland and Lexington County residents, organizations, and local businesses…
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SC Ports State of the Port emphasizes importance of infrastructure investment
October 29, 2018
The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) president and CEO, Jim Newsome, presented the annual State of the Port to an audience of approximately 600 customers, elected officials and shipping industry…
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Bank of America invests over $420,000 to support long-term workforce development in South Carolina
October 29, 2018
Funding provides access to workforce development and apprenticeship programs Bank of America announced $421,000 in funding in workforce development programs across the state at the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s…
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South Carolina volunteer awarded Volunteer of the Year Award from Make-A-Wish America
October 29, 2018
Dana Miller, volunteer for Make-A-Wish® South Carolina receives national volunteer honor 400 Wishes and counting! Erin, Shiasia, Sara Kate, Jayden, Declan, Arkeim, Hunter, Diondre… these names represent just a few…
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Attorney Natalie Ecker joins Gallivan White Boyd’s Greenville, SC office
October 29, 2018
Gallivan White Boyd is pleased to announce that attorney Natalie Ecker has joined the firm’s Greenville, South Carolina office. Ecker will practice as a member of the firm’s Insurance Coverage…
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Taking a page from the political playbook: Digital Targeting for your company
October 29, 2018
By Amanda Loveday As we approach the November elections, your inbox, social media feeds and internet browser are likely filled with messages from candidates looking for your vote. And they…
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TD Bank names David Chapman and Marcel Summermatter Senior Relationship Managers
October 29, 2018
Accomplished Commercial Banking Executives to Lead Upstate Team TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has named David Chapman and Marcel Summermatter as Senior Relationship Managers. Chapman and Summermatter will serve…
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Successful On the Table initiative sparks productive dialogue across region
October 29, 2018
Central Carolina Community Foundation to share compiled results with the community in early February 2019 On Oct. 24, 2018, thousands of Richland and Lexington County residents, organizations, and local businesses…
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Record cuts to unemployment tax rate
October 28, 2018
This year’s Reduction Represents the Sixth Consecutive Year of Cutting S.C. Business Taxes Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Cheryl Stanton announced that…
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Seasoned Research Analyst joins NP Strategy; Firm continues expansion of communications services
October 26, 2018
NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm with offices in North and South Carolina, announced the addition of J. Bradley Studemeyer to its growing team. Studemeyer joins NP Strategy as a…
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Children’s ADDvocacy of SC is established to support schools and teachers in the Upstate
October 26, 2018
CASC Research-Based Programming Will Serve Students with Learning Differences Children’s ADDvocacy of SC (CASC), a new 501(c)3 based in Greenville County, is identifying and implementing research-based programs that are intended…
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Matt Schiering joins Contec, Inc. to lead U.S. marketing team
October 26, 2018
Schiering’s hire signals company’s expanding industry foothold Longtime marketing executive Matt Schiering has joined Contec, Inc. as the company’s first Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to further solidify its growing foothold in the…
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Nucor Building Systems expanding Lexington County operations
October 26, 2018
Facility Expansion to Create 60 New Jobs Nucor Building Systems, a leading manufacturer of custom, pre-engineered metal building systems, is growing its existing operations in Lexington County. The company’s $7…
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South Carolina students outperform nation on SAT and Advanced Placement examinations
October 25, 2018The College Board released national and South Carolina specific results for their SAT and Advanced Placement assessments. South Carolina students scored fifteen points above the national average on the SAT exam and exceeded…
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Furman University offer new Master of Arts in Strategic Design
October 25, 2018
Furman University has announced that it will offer a Master of Arts in Strategic Design (MA-SDG) through a collaboration with the Miami Ad School @ Portfolio Center in Atlanta. Pending final…
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S.C. Arts Commission offers $5,000 to state’s artists
October 25, 2018It’s not a multi-state lottery win, but there are more recipients and they’ll at least get the full, stated value. Individual artist fellowships of $5,000 are awarded every spring by…
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SCSBA names The Greenville Drive a Champion for Public Education
October 25, 2018
The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) awarded The Greenville Drive with a Champions for Public Education Award on Tuesday, October 23, during the Greenville County Schools board meeting at…
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Julia Ross joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
October 25, 2018
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Julia Ross as a residential sales agent to its Greenville office. Julia’s family has deep roots in real estate and custom home building and after…
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Tri-County Technical College to launch Manufacturing Works program with Belton-Honea Path High School
October 25, 2018Beginning this spring, Belton-Honea Path High School students will have the opportunity to gain technical skills while exploring careers in manufacturing through a new certificate program to be offered by…
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Mary Black Health System-Spartanburg employees paint pink pumpkins for breast cancer awareness
October 25, 2018
Mary Black Health System-Spartanburg(MBHS-S) is holding its annual pink pumpkin contest in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Different departments decorated pumpkins with messages reminding women to get their mammograms.…
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The Cliffs expands Cycling Program with Bobby Julich and Christian Vande Velde
October 25, 2018The Cliffs announced that Bobby Julich and Christian Vande Velde have joined The Cliffs’ team of cycling guides. They will work with current director of cycling, George Hincapie, to expand…
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Cynthia Yoshida joins the Garlington Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
October 25, 2018Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Cynthia Yoshida has joined the company’s Garlington Road Office as a sales associate. Yoshida earned a bachelors of arts in economics…
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S.C. Arts Commission offers $5,000 to state’s artists
October 25, 2018
It’s not a multi-state lottery win, but there are more recipients and they’ll at least get the full, stated value. Individual artist fellowships of $5,000 are awarded every spring by…
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The Cliffs expands Cycling Program with Bobby Julich and Christian Vande Velde
October 25, 2018
The Cliffs announced that Bobby Julich and Christian Vande Velde have joined The Cliffs’ team of cycling guides. They will work with current director of cycling, George Hincapie, to expand…
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Cynthia Yoshida joins the Garlington Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
October 25, 2018
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Cynthia Yoshida has joined the company’s Garlington Road Office as a sales associate. Yoshida earned a bachelors of arts in economics…
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Nutramax Laboratories expanding Lancaster County operations
October 24, 2018
Company investing $20 million to create 225 new jobs Nutramax Laboratories and its family of companies, a leading manufacturer and marketer of nutritional supplement products for people and their pets, are…
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AT&T names Jane Sosebee as South Carolina President
October 24, 2018
Jane Sosebee will be the new state president for AT&T* in South Carolina. A 39-year veteran of AT&T and its predecessor companies, Sosebee was previously Director of Legislative Affairs. She…
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Local non-profit to host 25th anniversary celebration
October 24, 2018In honor of 25 years protecting and restoring the Reedy River Through education, action, and advocacy, Friends of the Reedy River hosts a 25th Anniversary Celebration this fall at The…
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Organizations around the Upstate come together to celebrate 100 years since the end of WWI
October 24, 2018The Charlie Daniels Band, aerial tributes from the Warbirds Flyover Team, free-fall parachute demonstrations and fireworks are all part of a Veterans’ Day Celebration at Fluor Feld this year. Remember…
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Ten at the Top announces finalists for 2018 Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate Grants
October 24, 2018Ten at the Top (TATT), an organization created to foster collaboration, partnerships and strategic planning across the Upstate, has announced the finalists for the 2018 Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate Community…
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Rebuild Upstate’s West Greenville Initiative gets boost from cryptocurrency community
October 24, 2018Rebuild Upstate along with Brickyard, a local business incubator, used out-of-the box thinking in the new economy market to kelp kick start a housing renovation project . Brickyard leadership became…
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Abacus Planning Group announces Kevin Draudt has completed CFP® Certification
October 24, 2018Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announces that Kevin R. Draudt has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and…
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United Community Mortgage Services strengthens team with Jason Hultgren
October 24, 2018United Community Bank has announced the addition of industry veteran Jason Hultgren to its growing mortgage team. In his role as Senior Vice President/Director of Mortgage Sales, Hultgren will utilize…
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