Entrepreneur Minute – Mario Brown, Affordable Upstate
June 11, 2024
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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Education measures show reading improvements and math achievement challenges
June 11, 2024
South Carolina Children Continue to Rank in the Bottom 10, According to the Annual KIDS COUNT Report Released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation Several critical education indicators show mixed…
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Upstate Honors student wins Astronaut Scholarship
June 11, 2024
Maggie Marte from Williamston, South Carolina, always knew she was interested in physics. However, a science experiment in a Clemson University physics lab led her down the path of her…
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SBA announces $30 million in grant funding for new Women’s Business Centers
June 11, 2024
Under the Biden-Harris Administration, SBA Has Expanded WBCs to Over 150 Nationwide in All 50 States, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small…
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JEDA issues $30.4 million in Bonds for improvements at Wofford College
June 11, 2024
The South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) has issued $30,385,000 in Economic Development Revenue Bonds for Wofford College. Proceeds of the bonds will be used to finance improvements in student…
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AT&T invests $1.4+ billion in South Carolina
June 11, 2024
By Terrence Ford Vice President of External Affairs AT&T South Carolina In South Carolina, we invested more than $1.4 billion in our network infrastructure from 2019-2023 to connect more…
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Bon Secours earns Environmental Excellence Awards
June 11, 2024
For the third year in a row, Bon Secours St. Francis is being recognized for its commitment to developing a sustainable culture that will protect the environment and its communities’…
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Countybank announces strategic commercial banking transitions
June 11, 2024
Countybank announced several strategic commercial banking transitions and shares that David Trent and Dustyn Attaway will transition to the commercial banking team, and Joe Hubbard will transition to the SBA…
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Judson Mill District to host free summer movie series for families
June 10, 2024
Movies at the Mill launches June 14 in West Courtyard The revitalized Judson Mill District launches its community event series “Movies at the Mill,” a free outdoor gathering on the…
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Endeavor welcomes Emmi Kodat as communications manager
June 10, 2024
Endeavor, the membership-based coworking and shared office space community for professionals in downtown Greenville’s ONE tower, announces it has hired Emmi Kodat as communications manager. In her role as Communications…
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Celebrating 30 Years of Innovation: Muse Machine S.T.E.A.M. Institute
June 10, 2024
The Chapman Cultural Center is excited to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Muse Machine S.T.E.A.M. Institute from June 24th to 28th, 2024. This event marks three decades of enhancing…
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Judson Mill District to host free summer movie series for families
June 10, 2024
Movies at the Mill launches June 14 in West Courtyard The revitalized Judson Mill District launches its community event series “Movies at the Mill,” a free outdoor gathering on the…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces free notary public seminars, online payment option for notary commission fees
June 10, 2024
Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will be offering free, in-person notary public seminars in Greenville, Lexington, and Charleston counties in July and August. These seminars will…
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New remote volunteer role fosters literacy engagement across the state
June 10, 2024
Turning Pages SC, a nonprofit that believes anyone can move up and ahead through the power of reading, has introduced a remote volunteer program for community residents to give back…
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Peerless Environmental supports DHEC’s restructuring to enhance environmental safety in South Carolina
June 10, 2024
Peerless Environmental Responds to South Carolina DHEC Restructuring, Emphasizing Enhanced Environmental Safety Measures Major changes are coming to how environmental health is managed in South Carolina. Peerless Environmental is ready…
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Chambers USA recognizes Wyche, P.A. as a 2024 Leading Law Firm
June 7, 2024
Chambers USA has recognized Wyche and 15 of its attorneys in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Wyche’s Litigation, Corporate/M&A, Real Estate, and Environment practices have…
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Mast Store expands business family with addition of locally owned partner, M-Prints
June 7, 2024
Mast General Store announces its purchase of a long-time vendor located in Boone, North Carolina. The Mast Store recently acquired M-Prints, an apparel graphics printer and embroiderer, whose founder and…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio amplifies energy efficiency by installing window shades and providing educational resources
June 7, 2024
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) announces the completion of a project to install window shades in its Idea Lab, supported by a $10,000 mini-grant from the South Carolina…
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Bon Secours offers new tool to assess risk of heart disease
June 7, 2024
Summer is the start of hot sun and days of fun, but for those with certain risk factors, it can also be a time to pay extra attention to your…
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CAMS Addison Ottaway-Ketcham earns CMCA® designation
June 6, 2024
CAMS (Community Association Management Services) announced that Addison Ottaway-Ketcham, administrative services manager, has earned his Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) designation. Ottaway-Ketcham is a licensed real estate broker with…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Chris Peebles, K2 Capital
June 6, 2024
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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Countybank Foundation donation supports Terrific Kids program
June 6, 2024
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $1,000 to the Kiwanis Club of Simpsonville. The donation will be used to purchase supplies to support the…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd practices and attorneys ranked prominently in Chambers and Partners USA 2024 Guide
June 6, 2024
Chambers and Partners has once again recognized Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd P.A. in the Chambers and Partners USA Guide for 2024. The firm was designated a Band 1 banking and finance…
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Travis Oswald promoted to Vice President of CarolinaPower
June 6, 2024
Greenville-based CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned, regional electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, has promoted Greenville Branch Manager Travis Oswald to Vice President. Oswald will now oversee companywide Construction…
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First Taste of Blackstrap Molasses
June 5, 2024
By Tom Poland Mid 1950s, early morning on the farm, it was. Rivers of gold ran down the stack of pancakes on the old oak table. Butter pooled higher…
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Recovery Centers of America at Greenville welcomes two new directors
June 5, 2024
Recovery Centers of America, a leading provider of comprehensive addiction treatment services on the East Coast, in the Midwest and in the South, is pleased to announce the hiring of…
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Garvin Design Group’s Brittany Lapple earns architecture licensure
June 5, 2024
Garvin Design Group announced that Brittany Lapple recently earned licensure as a registered architect. Lapple’s licensure follows the successful completion of the rigorous, six-part Architect Registration Examination (ARE) and certification…
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Governor Henry McMaster Signs Two Landmark Child Safety Bills Into Law
June 5, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette were recently joined by members of the General Assembly and other community leaders to ceremonially sign two child safety bills into…
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YMCA Camp Greenville dedicates brand-new cabin to former YMCA Executive Director, Charlie Johnson, allowing for additional campers
June 5, 2024
YMCA Camp Greenville Dedicates Brand-New Cabin To Former YMCA Executive Director, Charlie Johnson, Allowing For Additional Campers The YMCA of Greenville today honored the legacy of the late Charlie Johnson…
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Nelson Mullins attorney Neil Grayson named BTI client service all-stars 2024
June 5, 2024
Nelson Mullins partner Neil Grayson was selected as one of the 2024 BTI Client Service All-Stars on BTI Consulting Group’s annual list. The designation is one of the industry’s highest…
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SCDOT asks for public input on Momentum 2050 plan through Multimodal Transportation Planning survey
June 5, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is looking for public input on the future of transportation in South Carolina through a multimodal transportation survey. Momentum 2050 is the statewide plan…
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South Carolina contestant to compete on season 3 of national PBS show, “The Great American Recipe”
June 5, 2024
SCETV to celebrate premiere of the new season with event on June 6 PBS announced the eight home cooks from across America who will showcase their culinary talents in season 3…
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Clemson’s Art program adds graphic design studio
June 5, 2024
Clemson University’s Department of Art is expanding with the addition of the graphic design studio in response to the growing demand for interdisciplinary skills in digital media. Beginning in Fall…
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New interactive map allows easy touring of Clemson’s communityBUILD sites around Charleston
June 5, 2024
The Clemson Architecture Center, Charleston (CAC.C) has developed a new resource that highlights and provides a story map for friends of Clemson to engage with structures designed and constructed by…
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skillsgapp launches two new Skillionaire Games
June 5, 2024
Skillionaire Games help to meet South Carolina’s rising demand for skilled talent in advanced manufacturing and healthcare In response to a statewide demand for skilled talent pipelines in both advanced…
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Five Clemson students and alums awarded prestigious Fulbright scholarships
June 5, 2024
Three Clemson students and two alums are preparing to travel to the Czech Republic, Germany, Philippines, Serbia and Scotland after being awarded Fulbright U.S. Student grants, a highly competitive scholarship…
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Duke Energy supports first responders with $500,000 in grants for emergency preparedness in South Carolina
June 5, 2024
As hurricane season begins, emergency managers and first responders turn their eyes to the tropics as they continue to prepare their communities for the possibility of impacts from severe weather.…
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Naked Pasta announces temporary relocation during winebar transformation
June 5, 2024
Naked Pasta, a Greenville-based artisanal pasta company known for its locally sourced and handmade products, today announces a temporary relocation from its Westend location to 404 Cedar Lane Road,…
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GJFF’s SummerFest to feature the S.C. premier of Call Me Dancer this August
June 4, 2024
The Greenville Jewish Film Festival’s SummerFest 2024 promises a captivating blend of cultures with the spotlight on a Mumbai street dancer’s journey under the guidance of an Israeli ballet master.…
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Greenville Technical College holds adjunct faculty virtual networking and hiring event
June 4, 2024
A virtual networking and hiring event will connect qualified adjunct faculty applicants with department representatives who have hiring needs at Greenville Technical College. The event will be held on Tuesday,…
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STORY welcomes Kari Braden as Senior Digital Designer
June 4, 2024
STORY, a leading agency known for its cutting-edge marketing solutions, is delighted to announce the appointment of Kari Braden as its new Senior Digital Designer. Kari brings over a decade…
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Converse University, Horry-Georgetown Technical College sign articulation agreement
June 4, 2024
Converse University and Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) have established a new block transfer articulation agreement allowing seamless credit transfer between the two institutions, facilitating student success and celebrating collaboration. Leaders…
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Southwest Airlines begins nonstop service to Nashville from GSP
June 4, 2024
Today, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) welcomed Southwest Airlines’ new nonstop service to Nashville International Airport (BNA) and increased frequency to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). This marks the first…
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SCRA announces new member company and grant funding
June 4, 2024
MyUI.AI and SMPL-C were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. MASDEV received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching and access to SCRA’s Member Benefits, Startup Resources, can…
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SC winning the numbers game
June 4, 2024
By Alan Cooper Publisher WhosOnTheMove.com On Monday, June 3, I appeared on the SC Business Review with Mike Switzer. I highlighted a few metrics that are important to the future…
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CAMS Rob Navarra earns Information Security certification
June 4, 2024
CAMS (Community Association Management Services) announced that Director of Information Security Rob Navarra has earned his Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification. Navarra has worked in the information technology…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Heather Matthews, NP Strategy
June 4, 2024
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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Medicinal Whiskey Charity raises $150,000 for Upstate charities
June 3, 2024
Medicinal Whiskey Charity, an organization founded by local bourbon enthusiasts to help fight childhood illness, raised $150,000 at their Kentucky Derby Party event on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 to benefit…
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Clemson University celebrates topping-out at Watt Family Athletic Performance & Wellness Center
June 3, 2024
Garvin Design Group, HNTB, and Thompson Turner Construction joined Clemson University for a special topping-out celebration at the new Watt Family Athletic Performance & Wellness Center on Wednesday, May 29.…
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Caine Commercial and KDS join forces in real estate merger, creating KDS Caine
June 3, 2024
Local CRE companies leverage identical cultures, strong relationships, and entrepreneurial approach to serving clients and real estate professionals in the Upstate KDS Caine announced today the merger of its legacy…
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