Sprouts Farmers Market to open at North Hills Shopping Center on Greenville’s Eastside
May 17, 2023
Aston Properties makes significant investment in historic shopping location Aston Properties of Charlotte announced today that Sprouts Farmers Market, a healthy grocer featuring natural and organic products, will open a…
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Peter Dunphy retires from board leadership
May 17, 2023
After over eight years of stellar board service to the South Carolina Research Authority and its investment affiliate SC Launch Inc., Peter Dunphy has retired from the SCRA board of trustees and the…
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City of Clinton and Clinton Family YMCA partner with Period Project
May 16, 2023
The City of Clinton and the Clinton Family YMCA have partnered with the Period Project to stock the Fueling Station located at the Clinton YMCA with free menstrual hygiene packs…
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Calling All Artists – The Artist’s Coop Announces Fall Juried Art Show
May 16, 2023
The Artist’s Coop in downtown Laurens has announced their Fall Juried Art Show which will be held on Friday, September 15 from 6-8 pm. Artists wishing to submit artwork for…
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Bob Jones University Board of Trustees appoints acting CEO
May 16, 2023
The Bob Jones University Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Alan Benson acting CEO, effective May 17, 2023. Benson joined the University leadership in 2018 and has been serving as executive…
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Two healthcare Executives Join PTC Foundation Board
May 16, 2023
During its April meeting, the Board of Directors of the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Foundation installed two new members. Both are esteemed local healthcare executives. Kristin M. Manske, PT, DPT,…
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Infinity Marketing named Top Workplace 2023 for South Carolina
May 16, 2023
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, announced that they were again named in the South Carolina Top Workplaces awards. This is the company’s third consecutive year…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Lindsey Calcutt, Incora Health
May 16, 2023
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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Demi Agresta joins Colliers’ Spartanburg office as Marketing Manager
May 16, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina announces the appointment of Demi Agresta as Marketing Manager for the Spartanburg office. As Marketing Manager, Agresta will be responsible for the development and execution of…
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Pyramid Contracting awarded Galeana dealership project in Mount Pleasant
May 16, 2023
Pyramid Contracting announced it has been selected as the general contractor for the new Galeana Automotive Dealership in Mount Pleasant, SC. This ground-up project includes the development and construction of…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Fights to Protect Women’s Sports
May 16, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson is fighting back against the Biden Administration’s latest proposed rule change to Title IX that would threaten women’s sports and critical protections. Attorney General Wilson led…
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Congressman Clyburn announces $3 million to preserve and restore Historically Black Colleges and Universities in South Carolina
May 16, 2023
U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) announced $3 million from the National Park Service (NPS) to help preserve and restore Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in South Carolina. The…
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Clemson University breaks ground on $130-million Advanced Materials Innovation Complex
May 16, 2023
Clemson University broke ground on May 16 for a $130-million building that is expected to herald a new era of innovation and workforce development in advanced materials for South Carolina…
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U.S. News & World Report ranks MUSC College of Medicine programs among best graduate schools
May 16, 2023
The Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (MUSC COM) is included in both the research and primary care rankings in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 rankings of…
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Two healthcare executives join PTC Foundation Board
May 16, 2023
During its April meeting, the Board of Directors of the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Foundation installed two new members. Both are esteemed local healthcare executives. Kristin M. Manske, PT, DPT,…
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National Merit Scholarship Corporation announces $2,500 winners
May 16, 2023
Chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding finalists, two students in Richland School District Two were selected as National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners. Stephanie A. Babinec and…
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NETFLIX’s new docuseries about RCSD reaches #2 spot among viewers nationwide
May 16, 2023
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. MISSING: Dead or Alive, NETFLIX’s new four-part docuseries showcasing the stellar work of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Missing’s Persons Unit received week-two kudos after…
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Nephron announces hiring of key executives
May 16, 2023
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation today announced the new hiring of four key executives. Nola Grant has joined as Chief Human Resources Officer, Min Ha joined as Chief of Quality, Rene Herrera…
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Local gardening enthusiasts make gift toward Conservation Education
May 16, 2023
County’s Soil and Water Conservation District receives $9,000 boost Conservation education efforts of the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) recently received a generous boost from the Palmetto Garden…
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SC Council on Competitiveness to award 2023 SC STEM Educator of the Year and name new Boston Dynamics AI-enabled robot
May 16, 2023
May 19th Ceremony at Richland District Two R2i2 Student Innovation Center SC Tech, an initiative of the SC Council on Competitiveness (“SC Competes”), in partnership with S²TEM Centers SC, The…
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Newberry College honors alumni educators in Hall of Master Teachers
May 16, 2023
Newberry College has honored five alumni and the founder of the Hall of Master Teachers with induction into the prestigious society. The event was held May 11 at the Center…
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Erin McGee named Top Five Teacher of the Year Finalist
May 16, 2023
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced the 2022-2023 Top Five Teacher of the Year Finalists last month. Over the course of the next week (Teacher Appreciation Week), we will introduce…
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Emeline announces new Director of Sales and Marketing
May 16, 2023
Whitney Dang to Join Award-Winning Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina Makeready, a hospitality company that concepts, manages and operates an independent and diverse collection of hotel, restaurant and retail brands,…
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Spencer Quinlan named Top Five Teacher of the Year Finalist
May 16, 2023
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced the 2022-2023 Top Five Teacher of the Year Finalists last month. Over the course of this week (Teacher Appreciation Week), we will introduce each…
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Sheriff Lott holds memorial service for fallen deputies
May 16, 2023
Wreath-laying ceremony begins National Police Week for RCSD By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The families of fallen deputies gathered at the gates of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) headquarters’…
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Copper Advisors acquires the accounting firm of Edwards & Hedrick CPAs
May 16, 2023
Copper Advisors, a full-service accounting firm in Greenville, has acquired the full-service tax and accounting firm of Edwards & Hedrick CPAs in Greer. The acquisition expands the services footprint of…
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CCSD Leadership announcements
May 16, 2023
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced and welcome the following new leaders: Bryan Coleman, Principal, Thomas C. Cario Middle School Beth Dillenkoffer, Principal, James Simons Montessori School Latrice Smalls, Interim…
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Presbyterian College holds 140th commencement for College of Arts and Sciences
May 16, 2023
Presbyterian College presented the Class of 2023 with wisdom, encouragement, and congratulations at the 140th Commencement for the College of Arts and Science on May 13. And more importantly, they…
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Historic Columbia announces 2023 Preservation Award winners
May 16, 2023
Awards honor individuals and projects for design and preservation accomplishments Historic Columbia announced the recipients of its 2023 Preservation Awards. Each year, Historic Columbia celebrates Preservation Month by recognizing local…
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Welvista donates new vehicles to three school districts for its smiles for a lifetime program
May 16, 2023
Welvista, a nonprofit organization that helps uninsured and underserved South Carolinians gain access to essential health services, donated new vehicles to three school districts in rural South Carolina for its…
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance announces 2023 Woman of the Year
May 16, 2023
April Allen, Director of Government Relations for Continental, was named the 2023 South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) Woman of the Year at the annual Palmetto Women’s Manufacturing Forum hosted at…
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Nine Upstate organizations receive Barbara Stone Foundation’s Community Innovation Grants to support programming for people with disabilities
May 16, 2023
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, recently awarded nine Community Innovation Grants to Upstate non-profits. The…
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Countybank Foundation presents donation to Greenwood Abbeville Little League
May 16, 2023
Countybank and Greenwood Capital recently made a donation to the Greenville Abbeville Little League on behalf of the Countybank Foundation, which was established in 1971 and represents Countybank and Greenwood…
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Clare Carpenter joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS®
May 16, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Clare Carpenter has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Clare considers herself fortunate to call the Upstate of…
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Colliers represents High Bay Distribution B LLC in leasing 127,232 square feet of Portside Distribution Center Building B to FNS
May 16, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina brokers Mark Erickson, SIOR and Jarred Watts represented High Bay Distribution B, LLC in the lease of ±127,232 square feet at Portside Distribution Center Building B…
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Piedmont Technical College Honors Academic Shining Stars
May 15, 2023
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently honored the achievements of more than 30 conscientious student leaders at its Annual Student Awards and Recognition Program. The April 19 proceedings were broadcast live…
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LCSO New Evidence Facility Now Open
May 15, 2023
Last week the Laurens County Sheriff’s office held the ribbon cutting for the new evidence facility located at 150 Templeton Road in Laurens. The building was much needed as the…
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Record-breaking 2,600+ food lovers attend Columbia Food and Wine Festival in sixth year
May 15, 2023
The 2023 festival marks the largest year ever in attendance and support of the region’s culinary community The 2023 Columbia Food and Wine Festival brought 2,699 food lovers together for…
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Jack Pringle joins Nelson Mullins’ Columbia office
May 15, 2023
Longtime Columbia-area lawyer Jack Pringle, CIPP-US, has joined Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP at the firm’s main office in Columbia. Pringle is an accomplished legal professional with more than…
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Cason Development Group adds developer
May 15, 2023
Commercial real estate veteran Tripp Bradley has joined Cason Development Group. Bradley will be working on expanding the development of national retail projects for Cason Development Group. “We are very…
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Rotarians bought an ambulance for Ukraine!
May 15, 2023
Rotarians in District 7770 of South Carolina purchased and delivered a fully stocked Mercedes Benz ambulance for the people of Ukraine. A Rotary Club in New Jersey found a contact…
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The Vista celebrates the outdoors with River Runner anniversary and fireflies
May 15, 2023
Two celebrations will take place in The Vista the weekend of May 19th – River Runner Outdoor Center anniversary and Congaree National Park’s synchronous fireflies celebration. River Runner Outdoor Center…
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±23,755 SF former bank branch sold as investment opportunity
May 15, 2023
NAI Charleston is pleased to announce that veteran broker Will Sherrod, CCIM recently facilitated the sale of a ±23,755 square foot former bank branch and additional office space on ±3.7…
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Greenville Technical College and University of South Carolina sign agreement creating transfer pathways
May 15, 2023
Greenville Technical College (GTC) and University of South Carolina Columbia (USC) have signed an agreement promoting access and facilitating the transfer of GTC students into the university’s programs. The goal…
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Former CSU golden gal’s legacy lives on with $1.5 million gift
May 15, 2023
A gift from the estate of a longtime Charleston Southern University employee will bless students for years to come. The gift of nearly $1.5 million from the late Barbara “Binky”…
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Two South Carolina students named 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars
May 15, 2023
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today announced the 59th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical…
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Pamela Altstatt receives TCTC Adjunct Faculty Award
May 15, 2023
Pamela Altstatt’s passion for providing learning experiences that support students’ physical, mental and emotional health and well-being was recognized Thursday, May 4, when she received Tri-County Technical College’s (TCTC) 2023…
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SCDPS Announces Annual Buckle Up South Carolina Campaign
May 15, 2023
Featuring New Logo, PSA, and Spokesperson The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) and law enforcement partners statewide are focusing on seat belt enforcement ahead of Memorial Day…
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National Police Week – Thanking our Local Law Enforcement
May 15, 2023
Monday, May 15, is National Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Day and this week is National Police Week (May 14 – 20, 2023). Here’s the history behind it: In 1962, President…
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Four South Carolina SBDC clients win state SBA Awards
May 15, 2023
Joseph Wilson, Tremaine Moore, Marvin Ross and Michael Williams recognized for excellence in advancing the needs of the small business community The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC),…
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