SCMA kicks off 2025 manufacturing priorities at statehouse event
January 29, 2025
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) unveiled its vision for the future of manufacturing in the Palmetto State during SC Manufacturing Day at the Statehouse. Introducing the organization’s 2025 legislative…
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South Carolina New Play Festival to feature performances by viral sensation Piff the Magic Dragon and Elphaba from Broadway’s Wicked
January 29, 2025
The South Carolina New Play Festival (SCNPF) announced its 2025 multi-day festival will feature performances from viral sensation Piff the Magic Dragon and Mary Kate Morrisey, who is currently playing…
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The Southern Bank brings on BSA Analyst
January 29, 2025
The Southern Bank, a community bank with seven branches across South Carolina and Georgia, announced the addition of its newest hire. Bill Roseen is the bank’s newest BSA Analyst, bringing…
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InvestiNet names Amy Nodine Chief Compliance Officer
January 29, 2025
Nodine will oversee the company’s complex compliance initiatives InvestiNet, a full-service collections network and innovation leader in the accounts receivable industry, has announced the promotion of Amy Nodine from executive…
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South Carolina Children’s Theatre launches search for new Artistic Director and Development Director
January 29, 2025
South Carolina Children’s Theatre (SCCT), a cornerstone of the Upstate’s cultural and educational community, announces an exciting opportunity for passionate professionals to join its leadership team. SCCT is seeking a…
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Furman University adopts Okanagan Charter for wellbeing
January 29, 2025
Furman University has adopted the Okanagan Charter, an international agreement adopted by 32 other U.S. campuses who have pledged to integrate health and wellbeing into all aspects of campus life.…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces promotions of three brokerage professionals
January 29, 2025
Columbia, Greenville-Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the promotion of three commercial real estate brokerage professionals: John Peebles, SIOR, to Vice President in Columbia, Bailey Tollison to Vice…
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Pope Flynn governmental law attorney Ginny Bozeman receives certification as South Carolina State Court Mediator
January 29, 2025
Virginia “Ginny” Bozeman, a governmental law attorney with Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm that focuses on governmental and public finance matters, has been certified as a South Carolina Court…
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South Carolina I-77 Alliance redesigned website to help enhance economic development
January 29, 2025
The South Carolina I-77 Alliance has launched its redesigned website, www.i77alliance.com, as a critical resource for industrial prospects, site selectors, and other professionals already committed to or considering investing in…
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Human Potential Advisors president/founder receives international recognition as a 2025 Enterprising Women of the Year Award Winner
January 28, 2025
Prestigious Awards Program Recognizes World’s Top Women Entrepreneurs Human Potential Advisors (HPA) president and founder, Traci Newkirk, was recently named one of Enterprising Women magazine’s 2025 Enterprising Women of the Year…
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How the Upstate fits into the Luxury Outlook
January 28, 2025
The 2025 Sotheby’s International Realty Luxury Outlook highlights international high-end real estate trends that mirror what is happening in the Upstate. Just released, The 2025 Luxury Outlook report draws on…
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Southern First reports fourth quarter 2024 results
January 28, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024. “Our financial performance this quarter…
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S.C. Commerce announces 2025 Relentless Challenge, StimulateSC grant awards
January 28, 2025
13 projects across the state receive funds to support innovation and entrepreneurship The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) announced the recipients of its 2025 Relentless Challenge and StimulateSC grants,…
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Digital Site Box hires Meredith Kinsey as COO
January 28, 2025
Digital Site Box, an early-stage B2B SaaS company, has hired Meredith Kinsey as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this role, Kinsey will oversee operations, drive strategic initiatives, and support the…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Sean Joyce, Joyce Wealth Advisory
January 28, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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SC Launch Inc. announces investment in Storybutton
January 28, 2025
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in Storybutton. The Indian Land-based startup developed an audio platform and player for children that allows them to listen…
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The Greenville Tech Foundation announces new board officers and welcomes new board members
January 28, 2025
The Greenville Tech Foundation announced the election of board officers and the addition of three board members. These individuals bring a wealth of experience and leadership to the Foundation, further…
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CAMS Senior VP Ronda Bossert Elected to CAI-SC Board
January 28, 2025
CAMS (Community Association Management Services) announced that Senior Vice President of Community Management Ronda Bossert, CMCA, AMS, has been elected to the board of directors of the Community Associations Institute’s…
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Golden Career Strategies President Stacey Bevill earns Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP) credential from National Career Development Association (NCDA)
January 27, 2025
Stacey Bevill, President of Greenville-based Golden Career Strategies, has earned the Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP) credential awarded by the National Career Development Association (NCDA). This certification underscores Golden Career…
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United Way’s board adds three directors, elects new executive committee for 2025
January 27, 2025
United Way of Greenville County has added three community leaders to its Board of Directors for 2025. During the organization’s annual meeting in December, United Way’s Board of Directors voted…
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Graham Statement on new Army Corps funding for South Carolina Water infrastructure projects
January 27, 2025
North Myrtle Beach, City of Charleston, Orangeburg County to Receive Millions in Funding U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced…
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Infinity welcomes John McNelly
January 27, 2025
Greenville-Based Marketing Firm Strengthens Leadership Team Infinity Marketing (“Infinity”), a partnership and results-focused integrated marketing agency established in 1993, welcomed John McNelly as Chief Operations Officer. “I’ve had the privilege…
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Colliers Greenville-Spartanburg Industrial Report: Large-scale deals lead to highest absorption in years
January 27, 2025
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2024 Greenville-Spartanburg Industrial Market Highlights Three deals over 1M square feet headlined a robust quarter as the Greenville-Spartanburg market posted 5,336,814 square…
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South Carolina’s Commercial Airports: A $22.5 Billion Economic Engine
January 27, 2025
South Carolina’s six publicly-owned commercial service airports are essential pillars of the state’s economy, generating a staggering $22.5 billion in annual economic impact, according to a comprehensive study conducted by…
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Presbyterian College Baseball & Softball Season Tickets on sale now
January 27, 2025
The Presbyterian College Athletic Department has released ticket availability for the 2025 Blue Hose baseball and softball seasons, beginning next month. Blue Hose fans can purchase tickets to any of…
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Lima One Capital hires Dave Hughes as Senior Director of Core Servicing
January 27, 2025
Lima One Capital, the nation’s premier lender for real estate investors, has hired mortgage servicing industry leader Dave Hughes as its new Senior Director of Core Servicing. Hughes, who will…
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South Carolina Children’s Theatre welcomes Kelley Barnhardt as Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives
January 27, 2025
South Carolina Children’s Theatre (SCCT) announced the addition of Kelley Barnhardt as the Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives. Kelley officially joined the SCCT team on Monday, January 13, 2025, bringing…
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The deadline is approaching: WhatWorksSC Award
January 27, 2025
South Carolina is home to many outstanding programs that are designed to support public education and help the children of our state succeed in school and life. To celebrate and learn…
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ABC Carolinas announces Upstate Regional Council leadership team for 2025
January 24, 2025
Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas ABC Carolinas announces the 2025 leadership team for the organization’s Upstate Regional Leadership Council, chaired by S&ME’s Jonathan Thrasher. Thrasher noted, “In 2025,…
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S.C. Arts Commission granted a record $18.5 million in FY24 through 721 awards
January 24, 2025
With final reports in, the South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing a record grantmaking investment in South Carolina artists (#SCArtists), arts organizations, and arts learning in the 2024 fiscal year.…
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Prisma Health announces Sharyl Smith, APR, as its executive vice president and chief strategy officer
January 24, 2025
Prisma Health announced the appointment of Sharyl Smith, APR, as executive vice president and chief strategy officer. With more than 20 years of experience in strategic planning, marketing and communications…
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David Campbell named CEO of Chernoff Newman
January 24, 2025
Chernoff Newman, a leading integrated communications agency, announces the promotion of David Campbell to Chief Executive Officer. With a proven track record of operational excellence and a decades-long commitment to…
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Brooks Gaylord joins Wyche’s Commercial Real Estate Practice Group
January 23, 2025
Former General Counsel brings extensive experience in real estate transactions, finance, and development Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with offices across South Carolina, announced that Brooks Gaylord has joined…
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The Lost Art of Letter Writing
January 23, 2025
By Tom Poland When you write about earlier times as I often do, you hear from people who lived the very days you describe. Over the course of summer…
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Meyer Center for Special Children welcomes new board members
January 23, 2025
The Meyer Center for Special Children announced the addition of four distinguished individuals to its Board of Directors: Jake Fischer, Kate Little, Hall Todd, and Joseph Williams. These new members…
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Truliant continues Upstate S.C. expansion with new branch in Mauldin
January 23, 2025
Truliant, a top 100 U.S. credit union, announced that it opened a new branch today in Mauldin, S.C., as part of its Upstate South Carolina expansion. The branch is located…
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SC Launch Inc. announces investment in VBASE Oil Company
January 23, 2025
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in VBASE Oil Company. The Pendleton-based startup manufactures a new class of sustainable, high-performance base oils that are biobased,…
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood adds coastal engineering with addition of South Coast Engineers
January 22, 2025
Architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is further expanding its services through the strategic acquisition of South Coast Engineers (SCE) in Fairhope, Alabama. SCE was formally established in…
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Santee Cooper seeking proposals to acquire and finish V.C. Summer Nuclear Station expansion
January 22, 2025
Responding to interest nationally in new nuclear power to help meet growing electricity needs, Santee Cooper today launched a process seeking proposals to acquire and complete, or propose alternatives, for…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina earns A+ rating from AM Best for 23rd consecutive year
January 22, 2025
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has been awarded an A+ rating from AM Best Company for the 23rd consecutive year. AM Best, a leading global insurance rating and information source, evaluates companies…
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Carolina Handling donates proceeds from holiday books sales to Literacy Together
January 22, 2025
Carolina Handling has donated proceeds from sales of its holiday pop-up book, Santa’s One-Stop Integration Shop, presenting a $5,000 check to Literacy Together in Asheville, North Carolina. One of the…
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Over 450 volunteers serve 816 hours at United Way of the Piedmont’s annual MLK Day of Service
January 22, 2025
On January 20, over 450 volunteers across Cherokee and Spartanburg counties came together for United Way of the Piedmont’s annual MLK Day of Service, collectively contributing 816 hours of service.…
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Announcing Season 100 at Greenville Theatre
January 22, 2025
“Greenville Theatre: 100 Years of Stories!” GT will be celebrating its past, present, and future through transformative stories, powerful music, and endless discoveries in Season 100. The themes being explored in…
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Clemson program ranked #1 among national online graduate education programs
January 22, 2025
U.S. News & World Report has ranked the Clemson University College of Education as the #1 online graduate education program in the nation in 2025. Master’s programs across all three departments in the…
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10th annual African American History Month art exhibition at Greenville Technical College Library features the work of Creative Soul Photography
January 21, 2025
A February 2025 art exhibition at the Greenville Technical College library in celebration of African American History Month will feature the work of Regis and Kahran Bethencourt of Creative Soul…
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Hotel Hartness nominated for International Award
January 21, 2025
Greenville’s Hotel Hartness has once again been nominated for the prestigious Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. The luxury boutique hotel was rated the no. 1 resort in South Carolina…
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South Carolina Water Utilities employees dedicate nearly 700 hours to supporting local communities in 2024
January 21, 2025
At South Carolina Water Utilities (SCWU), giving back to the community is more than just a priority—it’s part of our company culture. Through meaningful partnerships with nonprofit organizations across the…
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US News rankings: USC’s online nursing master’s remains No. 1 in the nation
January 21, 2025
For the fifth straight year, the University of South Carolina’s College of Nursing is ranked No. 1 in the country for its online master’s in nursing program, according to U.S.…
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Charles & Associates Inc. expands services to Greenville and beyond
January 21, 2025
A leading comprehensive home repair and remodeling services company has expanded its services to Greenville and the rest of the Upstate. Established in 1994, Charles & Associates Inc. offers a…
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Introducing BrownStone Real Estate new Upstate Brokerage led by industry veteran Rhett Brown
January 21, 2025
BrownStone Real Estate announced its official launch, bringing a fresh perspective to the real estate market in Greenville, South Carolina. Founded by cousins Rhett Brown and Kirby Stone, BrownStone Real…
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