Northwestern Mutual receives top workplaces award in South Carolina for seven consecutive years
June 3, 2024
Energage, an employee survey firm, named Northwestern Mutual as a Top Workplace in South Carolina for the seventh consecutive year. Northwestern Mutual’s South Carolina offices were ranked fourth out of…
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Furman’s ‘Sounds of Summer’ lakeside concert series runs through Aug. 1
June 3, 2024
The Furman Department of Music’s long-running lakeside concert series “Sounds of Summer” continues June 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the amphitheater with a concert by the Carolina Youth Symphony. The…
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Sportsclub Fitness & Wellness turning back the clocks to 1984 this June
June 3, 2024
In honor of the 40th anniversary of its parent company, acac Fitness & Wellness Centers, Sportsclub Fitness & Wellness is celebrating 1984-style next month with some tubular events from the…
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Leadership changes coming to Habitat Greenville
June 3, 2024
After almost 16 years helping to transform affordable homeownership in our community, Monroe Free will be retiring as President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County this December.…
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The Mill at Fountain Inn is now open
June 3, 2024
The Mill at Fountain Inn is officially open for business. Starting Monday, June 3, the community hub will be open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Hours of…
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SC Ports drives economic success in Upstate
June 3, 2024
South Carolina Ports makes an $87 billion economic impact in South Carolina each year, and more than half of that economic benefit occurs in the Upstate. Having a world-class port…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes attorneys David B. Allen and Zoe R. Henrikson to Greenville office
June 3, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd P.A. welcomed special counsel David B. Allen and associate Zoe R. Henrikson to the firm’s Greenville office. David joins the firm’s Real Estate practice group, bringing with…
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Class of 2024 graduates from South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics
May 31, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) held its 35th Annual Commencement Ceremony, drawing nearly 130 families from across the state to Hartsville to honor their graduates.…
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Thankful in the midst of changes
May 30, 2024
By Jeff Becraft When we first moved to where we live now 30 years ago, there were all kinds of trees between the interstate and where our neighborhood was.…
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Broomstraw Brooms
May 30, 2024
By Tom Poland I call it broomstraw. Others broomsedge. Whatever you call it, it doesn’t kill my memories of my grandmother’s homemade brooms. About a yardstick long, they stood in…
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The Sullivan: Greenville’s biggest affordable housing effort in years opens its doors
May 30, 2024
Community, business and government officials and leaders gathered this morning to unveil The Sullivan, a 180-unit, five building complex that marks Greenville’s latest effort to create more affordable housing. Housing…
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Countybanc Insurance’s Tammy Hendrix receives officer appointment
May 30, 2024
Countybanc Insurance announced that Tammy Hendrix has been appointed Assistant Vice President by the Countybanc Insurance Board of Directors. Hendrix has an extensive background in customer service with more than…
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South Carolina Entrepreneurs awarded $200,000 for innovative Agribusinesses
May 30, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE) awarded $200,000 in grants to 12 local businesses as part of its Advanced Entrepreneurship program. The finalists pitched to a…
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FUEL accepting applications for nonprofit grant program
May 30, 2024
FUEL, a Greenville, S.C.-based brand building agency, is accepting applications until June 17 for its FUEL for Good Grant program for the second half of 2024. As part of its…
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Shield Your Summer Getaway: Terminix Shares 8 Essential Tips to Keep Bed Bugs at Bay
May 30, 2024
Summer travel season is on the horizon and experts predict another strong season for the Carolinas. The spike in travel throughout the region also comes with an increase in encountering…
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CEOs welcome the Samora family to their new Habitat Greenville home
May 30, 2024
On a street off of White Horse Road, the Samora family walked into the first home they have ever owned Wednesday afternoon. And 30 some community and business leaders were…
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Expandable, LLC selects Greenville County to establish first North American operation
May 29, 2024
$3 million investment will create 10 new jobs Expandable, LLC (Expandable), a supplier of expandable, movable spaces, announced it selects Greenville County to establish the company’s first North American operation.…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio to participate in inaugural South Carolina Interagency Drone Users Symposium
May 29, 2024
South Carolina Interagency Drone Users Consortium hosts its first annual statewide symposium in Columbia South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is excited to announce its participation in the inaugural…
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SMC to launch online General Studies Degree benefitting returning adult learners
May 29, 2024
Partnership with OneSpartanburg’s Re:Degree Initiative is Focused on Increasing College Completion Spartanburg Methodist College (SMC) is launching a new online bachelor’s degree that provides a clear path to a degree…
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Expandable, LLC selects Greenville County to establish first North American operation
May 29, 2024
$3 million investment will create 10 new jobs Expandable, LLC (Expandable) selects Greenville County to establish the company’s first North American operation. The company’s $3 million investment will create 10…
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Will Schenk joins Colliers | South Carolina as Market Analyst
May 29, 2024
Columbia/Charleston/Greenville-Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina has announced that Will Schenk has joined its statewide team as a Market Analyst. Schenk will focus on market data and research initiatives for…
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TealHaus welcomes Ashley Stidfole as new Sales and Account Manager
May 29, 2024
TealHaus, a local marketing agency with an emphasis on storytelling, is thrilled to announce the addition of Ashley Stidfole to their team as a Sales and Account Manager. With over…
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Greenville-based InvestiNet to launch Poe Mill Music to empower community youth through musical education
May 29, 2024
The company plans to convert an on-site space into a beacon of musical and other creative pursuits by the end of 2024. InvestiNet, a full-service collections network, will launch Poe…
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Four Clemson faculty members receive Fulbright Scholar Awards
May 28, 2024
Four Clemson University faculty members have received prestigious Fulbright Scholar Awards, which provide international lecturing and research opportunities that advance careers while benefiting host institutions and countries. Upon return from…
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Huff named director of Clemson Wood Utilization + Design Institute
May 28, 2024
Emily Huff, associate professor of human dimensions of forestry at Michigan State University, has been named director of Clemson University’s Wood Utilization + Design Institute (WU+D). Huff takes over leadership of…
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Clemson names Ece Erdogmus founding dean for the College of Architecture, Art and Construction
May 28, 2024
Ece Erdogmus, chair and professor at the School of Building Construction at Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), has been chosen to lead the College of Architecture, Art and Construction…
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Matthew Holt named dean of Clemson’s College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
May 28, 2024
Clemson University has named Matthew T. “Matt” Holt dean of the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences (CAFLS). Currently head and professor of Virginia Tech’s Department of Agricultural and Applied…
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Marketing Minute: Incorporating Political Intelligence Into Your PR Strategy
May 28, 2024
Robert Andrews, NP Strategy Incorporating political intelligence into your PR strategy equips your company to skillfully navigate ever-changing governmental landscapes and leverage legislative connections. NP Strategy Senior Specialist Robert…
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Marketing Minute: From Fear to Fluency: Conquering Public Speaking Anxiety
May 28, 2024
Heather Hoopes-Matthews, NP Strategy Learn how to master presentation skills and overcome common stumbling blocks. NP Strategy CEO Heather Hoopes-Matthews shares expert tips on how to speak confidently to…
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The BlackRock Foundation invests in Spartanburg Academic Movement to spur education and job readiness in Union County, South Carolina
May 28, 2024
Spartanburg Academic Movement (SAM) announced a $1.5 million grant award from The BlackRock Foundation. The new funds will enable SAM to support the creation of cradle-to-career model in Union County,…
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MUSC Hollings Cancer Center launches web data tool for South Carolina population health information
May 28, 2024
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researchers developed and launched the web-based South Carolina Cancer Surveillance for Population Health Research and Outreach Tool (SC SPOT), which provides cancer and health-related data for all…
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Brand building agency FUEL certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
May 28, 2024
FUEL – a Greenville, S.C.-based brand building agency – announced that it has received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Greater Women’s Business Council, a regional certifying partner…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School graduates earn 30 Associate Degrees
May 28, 2024
Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) graduating class has been offered over 7.2 million dollars in scholarships and earned 30 Associate Degrees. The class of 2024 has also completed over…
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GSP Airport welcomes new routes to Los Angeles, Harford, and Orlando with Breeze Airways
May 28, 2024
Just in time for summer, Breeze Airways is starting nonstop flights to Los Angeles (LAX), Orlando International (MCO), and Hartford (BDL) from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP). These new flights follow…
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RIA awards construction and planning grants to upgrade critical infrastructure
May 28, 2024
More than $25 million in grant funding awarded across South Carolina The S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved grant assistance for 36 projects, totaling more than $25 million in…
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Carolina Handling named 2023 Modula Top Performer of the Year
May 28, 2024
Carolina Handling has been named the 2023 Top Performer of the Year by Modula, Inc., a leading manufacturer of vertical lift modules and automated storage solutions. An authorized Modula dealer…
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Greenville Technical College instructors receive NISOD excellence awards
May 28, 2024
Seven members of the Greenville Technical College faculty have been honored with National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Awards. The awards, recognizing individuals who have demonstrated outstanding…
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Mark Clary of McBee Avenue Wealth Advisors named a 2024 Best-In-State Wealth Advisor by Forbes
May 28, 2024
The Greenville Northwestern Mutual office announced Mark Clary, CFP®, of McBee Avenue Wealth Advisors, has been named a 2024 Best-In-State Wealth Advisor by Forbes for three consecutive years. The prestigious…
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Long-time special education educator Linda Hill receives the 2024 Barbara Stone Community Leadership Award
May 28, 2024
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting, and creating, visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, presented Linda Hill with the 2024 Barbara Stone…
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Award-winning ATD SC Chapter teams up with ATD Buffalo Niagara for groundbreaking webinar on technology and workplace education
May 28, 2024
The South Carolina Chapter of the Association for Talent Development (ATD SC), recipient of numerous accolades for its commitment to excellence in talent development, announced a collaborative effort with the…
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Chase Poston joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 28, 2024
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Chase Poston has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. As a Chapin native, Chase has always felt drawn…
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Todd Seigler joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 28, 2024
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Todd Seigler has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Todd Seigler is a native of the Upstate. After…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio receives 12 Communicator Awards
May 23, 2024
The Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts has announced the winners of the 30th Annual Communicator Awards, with South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) receiving 12 wins across several…
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South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners announces 2024 Award Winners
May 23, 2024
The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners (SCATCC) announces the selection of its 2024 award winners. Commissioner Leadership Award, Helen Rosemond-Saunders, Tri-County Technical College Honors an individual who…
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Clarios expanding Oconee County operations
May 23, 2024
Approximately $16 million investment will create 12 new jobs FAST FACTS Clarios is expanding operations in Oconee County. The company will invest approximately $16 million and create 12 new jobs.…
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Tickets are on sale for Hog & Barrel 2024
May 23, 2024
The Upstate’s most unique celebration of those Southern staples of bourbon, BBQ, and bacon is back this November. Tickets for Hog & Barrel: A Bourbon, BBQ & Bacon Festival can…
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Matt Hotchkin joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 23, 2024
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Matt Hotchkin has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Matt is a skilled negotiator having served an average…
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NP Strategy expands in Charleston
May 23, 2024
NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance, continues to grow its presence in the Lowcountry with the hiring of Belle Fortson who will work…
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New South Carolina ETV digital series “Curiosity Trek!” explores the history of South Carolinian people and events through artifacts left behind
May 23, 2024
South Carolina ETV’s (SCETV) newest digital series Curiosity Trek! tells the stories of historic people and events through the artifacts left behind. Hosted by Andrew Davis, Curiosity Trek! highlights objects of significant historical value…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jennifer Tice, Lily Pad
May 23, 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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