Ken Ham to speak at 2021 STAND Conference
November 9, 2021
Ken Ham, founder and CEO of Answers in Genesis (parent company of the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter), will be the keynote speaker at Bob Jones University’s STAND (Sound Teaching About…
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S.C. Department of Education invites the public to review proposed instructional materials and textbooks
November 9, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Education invites the public to review textbooks and instructional materials that have been proposed for use in South Carolina’s public schools. The materials will be…
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Rebuild Upstate completes repairs for more than 100 Upstate SC veterans
November 9, 2021
Rebuild Upstate has created a volunteer Veterans Support Team as the agency celebrates a milestone in completing repairs for more than 100 Upstate South Carolina veterans. Rebuild Upstate serves low-income…
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World Food Championships announces Columbia as the destination for its 2022 “Final Table”
November 9, 2021As the 9th Annual World Food Championships (WFC) wraps up today in Dallas, Texas, the producers of the competition announced the next key step for its ten category champions…
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±102.34 acres sold at Nexton Parkway in Summerville
November 9, 2021
NAI Charleston was pleased to facilitate the sale of the Rosemary Tract, which is comprised of ±102.34 acres in Summerville, SC. Located at the recently completed Interchange 197 with frontage…
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Greystar sells flagship U.S. multifamily value-add fund for approximately $3.6 billion
November 9, 2021
Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC, a global leader in the investment, development, and management of high-quality rental housing, has agreed to sell a 30-property, U.S. multifamily portfolio for ~$3.6 billion.…
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Encompass Health announces plans to build inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Irmo
November 9, 2021
Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) announced it plans to build a freestanding, 27-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital near Columbia, South Carolina. The hospital will be located at the corner of Evergreen…
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Hendrick Automotive Group presents Lowcountry Food Bank with $50,000 from year-long employee-fueled fund drive
November 9, 2021
NASCAR driver Kyle Larson was on-site to help celebrate Hendrick employee fund drive The Lowcountry Food Bank announced that Hendrick Automotive Group donated $50,000 on October 27 to help feed…
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Wild Dunes Resort announces new Event Operations Manager
November 9, 2021Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination by Hyatt property in Isle of Palms, is pleased to announce the appointment of Monica Bennett as Event Operations Manager. Bennett hails from Calamigos Ranch…
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Spartanburg Area Chapter of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association introduces new emergency assistance program
November 9, 2021
The Spartanburg Area Chapter of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SARLA) introduced Hubitality, an emergency assistance program for Spartanburg County hospitality employees, last evening. The event took place…
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AllSouth hosted the Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Big Red Barn Retreat
November 9, 2021
AllSouth Federal Credit Union proudly hosted its annual Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, October 21, at Golden Hills Golf and Country Club in Lexington, South Carolina. Thanks…
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Governor’s initiative addresses local labor shortage through scholarships that cover tuition and fees at Greenville Technical College
November 9, 2021A $17 million investment in South Carolina’s workforce will provide scholarships for students in high-demand career programs at Greenville Technical College and other technical colleges across the state. The effort…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes three new associates
November 9, 2021Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that J. Boone Aiken IV, Katherine V. “Katie” Busbee and Sara A. Sykes have joined the firm. Boone Aiken is based in the Florence office and…
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Countybank adds new associate to SBA Lending Team
November 9, 2021
Countybank welcomed Jordan Payne as Vice President, SBA Business Development Officer in Simpsonville. He will cover an expanded market, including Simpsonville, Mauldin, Woodruff, Spartanburg, Gaffney, and Rock Hill. Payne comes…
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Infinity Marketing receives three MarCom awards
November 9, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, won three awards in the 2021 MarCom Awards competition for a wide range of projects, like web development, social media…
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Elbit Systems of America, LLC establishing operations in Charleston County
November 9, 2021
Project to create approximately 300 new jobs Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd., today announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The project will create…
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Carolina Boxer Rescue announces 2nd Annual Soda City Boxer Bash
November 9, 2021
Carolina Boxer Rescue announced the return of the Soda City Boxer Bash on November, 13, 2021 at Hunter Gatherer Brewery at the Hangar 1402 Jim Hamilton Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205…
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City Center Partnership Annual Meeting 2021
November 9, 2021City Center Partnership Recap of 2021 from Matt Kennell, president and CEO of City Center Partnership: City Center Partnership is grateful for long-term support and revitalization of the Main Street…
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City of Laurens to Host Veterans Day Celebration
November 8, 2021
Veterans Day is observed annually on November 11th every year as a tribute to military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. This year the city of Laurens…
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Hope Tz Schmalzl awarded CCIM designation
November 8, 2021
Tz Schmalzl among 15 individuals who earned commercial real estate’s global standard for professional achievement. Hope Tz Schmalzl with the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS®”,…
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Despite pandemic, students still enjoying fine arts in Charleston County schools
November 8, 2021
Charleston County School District (CCSD) offers an abundance of options for students participating in the fine arts. While things were slightly different last year due to COVID-19, band, chorus, and…
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Faith- & factor-based WI Fidelis receives 4-star Morningstar Overall rating 23/28 quarters
November 8, 2021
Wallick Investments, LLC’s faith- and factor-based separately managed account strategy, WI Fidelis, has received yet again a 4-star Morningstar RatingTM for 3-year, 5-year and Overall risk-adjusted performance among 145 Mid-Cap…
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Olympic Silver Medalist Raven Saunders announced as Grand Marshal for the Emancipation Proclamation Parade
November 8, 2021
Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg today announced that 2020 Olympic Silver Medalist Raven Saunders will be the Grand Marshal for the 156th Annual Emancipation Proclamation Parade in Charleston set for Saturday, January…
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Berkeley County to suspend NEW applications for Emergency Rental Assistance
November 8, 2021
Starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, November 12, 2021 Berkeley County will suspend any NEW applications for the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program on November 12, 2021. The County will…
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Camp Rise Above hosts second annual Homebrewed Harvest fundraiser
November 8, 2021
Camp Rise Above, the local nonprofit founded in Mt. Pleasant over ten years ago, is hosting its second annual Homebrewed Harvest fundraiser on November 14, 2021 at the brand new…
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SC Ports welcomes two ship-to-shore cranes to Wando Welch Terminal
November 8, 2021
Arrival completes fleet of 15 new cranes with 155 feet of lift height South Carolina Ports welcomes two ship-to-shore cranes to Wando Welch Terminal, completing its fleet of 15 new…
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Wando’s marching band wins 13th state championship
November 8, 2021
On Saturday, November 6, 2021, the Wando Marching Band captured their 13th South Carolina 5A state title, sweeping all captions, including Outstanding Music, Outstanding Visuals, and Outstanding General Effect. The…
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Cocktails! Conversation! Comedy! The Savannah Sipping Society plays November 5-14 at the Spartanburg Little Theatre
November 8, 2021
Spartanburg Little Theatre continues to celebrate its 75th anniversary season with the delightful Southern comedy The Savannah Sipping Society. Performances are November 5, 6, 12, and 13 at 8 pm, and November 7…
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Gov. Henry McMaster bans vaccine mandates at cabinet agencies
November 8, 2021
Requires State Agencies to Cooperate with Ongoing and Anticipated Litigation Related to Federal Vaccine Mandates COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2021-38, which prohibits all state agencies in his…
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Hartness Development announces Crescent Startup Community, a large-scale mixed-use Innovation District
November 8, 2021
Upstate’s First Innovation District to Launch in Partnership with Flywheel, Furman University, South Carolina Research Authority, and VentureSouth Hartness Development announced today Crescent Startup Community, a large-scale mixed-use Innovation District…
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Colliers Report: Speculative development increasing to meet demand
November 8, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2021 Greenville-Spartanburg Industrial Market Highlights E-commerce orders have increased significantly year-over-year for the last several years and exponentially during the last two.…
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Greenville Chamber recruiting small business owners for 2022 Minority Business Accelerator
November 8, 2021
Applications are now open for the Greenville Chamber’s 2022 Upstate Minority Business Accelerator (MBA) program. The Minority Business Accelerator supports and scales high-potential minority-owned firms by providing targeted training, access…
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Garvin Design Group Annual 2021 Party
November 8, 2021The annual Garvin Design Group’s party was held last week, November 4, 2021, at City Market Place on Gervais St. in Columbia, SC. Click on the images below to get…
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NEXT High School opens enrollment for 2022-2023 school year
November 8, 2021
NEXT High School, a South Carolina public charter high school, will kick off their 2022-2023 enrollment season with an informational night at their Greenville campus (2000 Wade Hampton Blvd, Building…
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Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November 8, 2021
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. AnMed Health encourages low-dose CT screenings for those who qualify to catch lung cancer early. Current smokers or those who have not smoked in…
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Just Say Something isFUNraising for the Future!
November 8, 2021
Just Say Something is holding a FUNraising for the Future Social Event, Silent Auction, and Live Auction on Thursday, November 18, 2021 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm at Jack n’ Diane’s,…
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Audacy launches 24/7 Christmas music on Magic 98.9 in Greenville
November 8, 2021
Audacy announced that Magic 98.9 (WSPA-FM) the Upstate’s uncontested, true adult contemporary station, has switched to an all-holiday music format, powered by the South Carolina Department of Corrections. The station…
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Catharine Sturtevant joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
November 8, 2021
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Catharine Sturtevant as a residential agent to its Greenville office. Born and raised in Greenville, Catharine has a strong understanding of the Upstate market. As…
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First LGBTQ+ center in Greenville celebrates grand opening
November 8, 2021
Pride Link, Amaryllis Counseling, and 864Pride to Open Queer Wellness Center with a Ribbon Cutting and Open House Nov 6 2021 In June, it was announced that three LGBTQ+ serving…
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Greenville Chamber named Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives 2021 Outstanding Chamber of the Year
November 8, 2021
The Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) recognized the Greenville Chamber as the 2021 Outstanding Chamber of the Year (for a chamber with over 700 members) at their…
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Alchemy Comedy announces eighth annual New South Comedy Festival 11/4-11/13
November 8, 2021
Returning to an in-person event this year, Alchemy Comedy, Greenville’s own improv theater will be hosting the 8th annual New South Comedy Festival. New South Comedy Festival will feature stand-up, improv,…
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Spartanburg Philharmonic announces nine finalists in search for 10th Music Director
November 8, 2021
The Spartanburg Philharmonic announces the selection of nine finalists for the organization’s 10th Music Director. In selecting the finalists, Search Committee Chair and Board President-Elect Karen Parrott stated, “we were…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) students awarded with academic honors from College Board National Recognition Programs
November 8, 2021
GTCHS students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These National Recognition Programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and…
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Upstate Warrior Solution opens doors to serve veterans and families in Easley
November 8, 2021
UWS and Goodwill MOU signing to take place on November 8th at 2:00pm 811 Saco Lowell Rd., Easley, SC 29640 Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS), in partnership with Goodwill Industries of…
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Flock and Rally promotes Mary Kate Korpita to Director of Brand Strategy
November 8, 2021
Flock and Rally, a full-service, women-owned communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, S.C., has announced the promotion of Mary Kate Korpita to director of brand strategy. Korpita, who transitioned…
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Flock and Rally promotes Mary Kate Korpita to Director of Brand Strategy
November 8, 2021
Flock and Rally, a full-service, women-owned communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, S.C., has announced the promotion of Mary Kate Korpita to director of brand strategy. Korpita, who transitioned…
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One80 Place celebrates ninth annual Turkey and a $20 Drive
November 8, 2021Community invited to help kick off season of giving with annual drive supporting our homeless neighbors Generous community members looking to help out this holiday season are invited on Tuesday,…
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Kopis develops SMB Launch Platform for Fast ERP Transitions
November 8, 2021
Leading software developer Kopis has created a new platform designed for small businesses that want to transition to an ERP without spending thousands of dollars. The Kopis SMB Launch Platform,…
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Interim HealthCare celebrates importance of home health services during National Homecare and Hospice Month
November 8, 2021
South Carolina is one of the top ten states in the U.S. for the highest percentage of people over the age of 65, with the state’s senior population expected to…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Bans Vaccine Mandates at Cabinet Agencies, Requires State Agencies to Cooperate with Ongoing and Anticipated Litigation Related to Federal Vaccine Mandates
November 8, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2021-38, which prohibits all state agencies in his cabinet from requiring employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The prohibition applies to the 19…
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