The good and food for thought
May 7, 2024
By Alan Cooper Publisher WhosOnTheMove.com Recently I reached out to some contacts from across the state and asked them to send me: one metric that they are proud of…
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Monika Crook joins the Midtown office of Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 7, 2024
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Monika Crook has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Monika is a customer service professional with over twenty…
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Countybank Foundation awards scholarship to PTC student
May 7, 2024The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently awarded a scholarship to Piedmont Technical College (PTC) student Royondia Ross, who is currently studying business administration. A…
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Liberty High Senior receives 2024 SCAC Presidential Scholarship
May 7, 2024
The South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) awarded its 2024 Presidential Scholarship to Isaac Esuary of Liberty High School. SCAC annually awards one $5,000 scholarship to a graduating high school…
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The Greenville Tech Foundation enhances Greenville Technical College Students’ lives with $4.56 million in support
May 7, 2024
The Greenville Tech Foundation proudly supports Greenville Technical College’s mission of transforming lives and enriching the community through the provision of world-class, affordable education. In a landmark year, celebrating half…
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Taylor Mounce joins the Woodruff at Five Forks office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 7, 2024
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Taylor Mounce has joined the company’s Woodruff at Five Forks office as a sales associate. Taylor is a Greenville native with…
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Paula Findley joins the Spartanburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 6, 2024
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Paula Findley has joined the company’s Spartanburg office as a sales associate. Paula’s passion is bringing people together to help them…
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Senior Leaders Greenville accepting applications for 10th class
May 6, 2024
When Tom and Linda Nowlin were looking to move from Savannah, Georgia, 12 years ago, they were attracted by what Greenville, South Carolina, had to offer – a thriving downtown,…
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Greenville Technical College celebrates graduates at Commencement
May 6, 2024
Commencement for Greenville Technical College graduates was held at the Greenville Convention Center on Friday, May 3. Included were 298 participants, 8 military veterans, 112 graduates with a GPA of…
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McCrory Construction welcomes Justin Dabbs as Estimator
May 6, 2024
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, announced that Justin Dabbs has joined the company as Estimator in the Upstate office. In this role, Dabbs leads early-stage preconstruction efforts for…
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Dennis Mitchell promoted to VP of Development & Construction at OTO Development
May 6, 2024
Dennis Mitchell has been promoted to Vice President of Development & Construction at OTO Development. He is a 17-year company veteran who has been involved in leading multiple award-winning development…
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South Carolina Superintendent of the Year and District Administrator of the Year announced
May 6, 2024
Beaufort County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Frank Rodriguez, has been named the 2025 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year, and Lexington-Richland District Five Director of Human Resources, Dr. Reggie Wicker, has…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond encourages donors to support local charities, give wisely in local fundraising drives
May 6, 2024
In advance of South Carolina-based fundraising initiatives this week, Secretary of State Mark Hammond has issued a statement supporting these efforts and recommending that donors practice wise charitable giving. “Nonprofit…
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Sixteen attorneys selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®
May 6, 2024
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced that 16 attorneys from the firm’s Greenville, Charleston and Columbia offices have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®.…
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South Carolina ETV series “Echoes and Insights” explores Toni Morrison’s iconic interview
May 6, 2024
The captivating South Carolina ETV (SCETV) series Echoes and Insights revitalizes timeless conversations pulled from SCETV’s media archive. Each episode revisits pivotal moments, featuring voices and perspectives of influential figures from the…
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GSP welcomes Breeze Airways
May 6, 2024
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) welcomes the arrival of Breeze Airways, marking the start of new service to the Upstate South Carolina region. The inaugural flight to Providence/Boston (PVD) took off…
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GSSM receives $30,000 grant from The Trane Technologies Foundation to provide scholarships for summer programs
May 6, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation is pleased to announce it has received a $30,000 grant from The Trane Technologies Foundation. This grant will support…
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Spartanburg Community College celebrates over 950 graduates at 60th annual Commencement Ceremony
May 6, 2024
Over 950 proud graduates of the Class of 2024 were celebrated during Spartanburg Community College’s sixtieth annual graduation ceremony Thursday, May 2 on the College’s Giles Campus in Spartanburg. The top…
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SCRA announces new member benefits program
May 6, 2024
South Carolina Research Authority unveils an exclusive member benefits program tailored for its esteemed Member Companies and SC Launch Inc. Portfolio Companies. SC Launch Inc. is SCRA‘s investment affiliate. SCRA Alliance Partners are providing many of the…
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Attorney Scott Todd named Super Lawyers® ‘Rising Star’
May 6, 2024
For the second consecutive year, Greenville DUI and Criminal Defense attorney Scott Todd has been named to the Super Lawyers® South Carolina ‘Rising Stars’ list. A partner at Sumner &…
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Beloved veteran TV personality, Jack Roper to retire
May 6, 2024
Jack Roper announced today that he will retire effective May 31, 2024 on Your Carolina, the talk show he has co-hosted for the past 17 years. “I’ve dreaded retirement because…
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NHE honors top team members for 2024
May 6, 2024
The Upstate’s leader in homeowner association management services, and multi-family and apartment management solutions, NHE, honored its top team members last week during its latest company-wide conference. Held at the…
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Southern First appoints Chris Zych as Chief Financial Officer
May 6, 2024
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Zych as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President. Zych…
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Truliant opens new branch office in Greer
May 3, 2024
Truliant Federal Credit Union announced that it opened a new branch location on May 1 in Greer, S.C. The branch is located at 901 W. Wade Hampton Blvd. The branch…
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Converse University welcomes McMurray as Orchestra Director, Petrie School of Music
May 3, 2024
Following a highly competitive search, Converse University has selected Timothy J. McMurray, Ph.D., as Assistant Professor of Music Education and Orchestra Director within the Petrie School of Music. McMurray will…
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Self Regional Healthcare physician, CEO calls on Lander graduates to be a light for others
May 2, 2024
The life lessons of the late Ruth Seymour Tolbert, one of the first students to attend Lander College in 1904 when the Williamston Female College relocated to Greenwood, were the…
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A M King honored with Design-Build Project Team Award at DBIA Southeast’s regional conference
May 2, 2024
Carolinas-based A M King, a leading integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, was recognized with a 2024 Design-Build Project Team Award during the Design-Build Institute of…
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Munich Composites acquired by SC-based group, expanding operations into Spartanburg County
May 2, 2024
Nearly $2 million investment is expected to create 32 jobs Munich Composites GmbH, a manufacturer of carbon fiber bicycle rims, has been acquired by a new group in South Carolina…
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Intelisys announces appointment of Vice President of Sales
May 2, 2024
Eddie Acosta returns to Intelisys in leadership role Intelisys, a ScanSource (NASDAQ: SCSC) company, and a leading provider of technology services and solutions, today announced Eddie Acosta has been appointed…
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Applications open for 15th annual Indie Craft Parade
May 1, 2024
Indie Craft Parade, Greenville’s celebration of all things handmade is accepting artist applications for its fifteenth annual festival. The juried festival recognizes excellence in handcrafted art and will feature the…
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Able SC expands COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine education and support
May 1, 2024
Nonprofit emphasizes the importance of vaccines and their impact on the disability community Able South Carolina (Able SC), a disability-led organization seeking transformational changes in systems, communities and individuals, is…
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Bon Secours’ 2nd Mobile Mammography Unit hits the road
May 1, 2024
Bon Secours St. Francis is proud to announce its second mobile mammography coach will hit the road in the Upstate today, further expanding access to this crucial care. Just as…
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Woman-Owned R&R Resolute Staffing opens first office in Upstate South Carolina
May 1, 2024
Focus on placing women in manufacturing positions R & R Resolute Staffing Firm (R&R), a woman owned employment agency focused on contract, contract-to-permanent, & direct hire positions, is thrilled to…
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Clemson, NASA sign agreement to advance research, education
May 1, 2024
Clemson University and NASA’s Johnson Space Center have signed a Space Act Agreement that opens the door to unique research and education opportunities aimed at advancing space exploration. Johnson Space…
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The Great Cicada Uprising
May 1, 2024
By Tom Poland Its exoskeleton brings the creature in Alien to mind. It’s armed with needle-sharp claws and glistens as if waxed. It bristles with filaments like stinging nettle,…
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Ryan Koop joins Cushman & Wakefield’s Greenville office as Senior Director
May 1, 2024
Cushman & Wakefield announced that the commercial real estate services firm has hired Ryan Koop as Senior Director. Koop will be based in the firm’s Greenville office and focus on…
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Habitat Greenville launches Project B.I.G.
May 1, 2024
More than 100 people gathered Tuesday for the launch of Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County’s latest program to create more effective avenues to affordable homeownership, with a focus on…
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Woman-owned R&R Resolute Staffing opens first office in Upstate South Carolina
May 1, 2024
Focus on placing women in manufacturing positions R & R Resolute Staffing Firm (R&R), a woman owned employment agency focused on contract, contract-to-permanent, & direct hire positions, is thrilled to…
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Carolina Handling celebrates anniversary with 58 for 58 giveaway
May 1, 2024
Carolina Handling is celebrating its 58th anniversary in 2024 with a yearlong campaign entitled “Handling Hunger Together” to assist hunger relief organizations throughout the company’s five-state footprint. According to Feeding…
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Forge Search strengthens service to growing international client base, adds recruiter Noemi Prinoth
May 1, 2024
Noemi Prinoth has joined Greenville-based Forge Search + Consulting as a recruiter after relocating from Italy to Greenville, SC. Prinoth began her career with internships in television and journalism, eventually…
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13 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized in 2024 South Carolina Super Lawyers
May 1, 2024
Reid T. Sherard Makes Seventh Appearance on Top 25: South Carolina Super Lawyers List Greenville, SC – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is once again well-represented in the latest edition of…
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Kevin Brown to chair South Carolina’s premier association for manufacturers
May 1, 2024
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has elected Kevin Brown, Senior Vice President of Global Operations for the Textile Division at Milliken & Company, as the chair of the organization’s…
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Colliers South Carolina Report: Hospitality Market Updates
April 30, 2024
Columbia With 685 rooms currently under construction, Columbia’s hospitality market is well-positioned for the market resurgence expected in 2025. This expected resurgence is driven by continued…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities receives national programming accreditation
April 30, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a public residential high school for the arts located in downtown Greenville, announced that it received a reaccreditation by the…
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Marc Oberdorff, Senior Tax Counsel with Pope Flynn, elected fellow of the American College of Bond Counsel
April 29, 2024
Marc Oberdorff, senior tax counsel at Pope Flynn, a law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, was elected a Fellow of the American College of Bond Counsel in…
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Anderson Automotive Group promotes James Farrell to Regional Vice President
April 29, 2024
Anderson Automotive Group Promotes James Farrell to Regional Vice President Farrell responsible for the growth and management of 11 dealerships in Upstate Anderson Automotive Group of North Carolina is pleased…
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USC School of Medicine Greenville achieves national certification for lifestyle medicine curriculum
April 29, 2024
The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville has earned “Platinum Plus” certification from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) for the significant level of undergraduate lifestyle medicine…
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Rebuild Upstate honors 2023 volunteers, donors and partners
April 29, 2024
Local nonprofit Rebuild Upstate recently recognized its volunteers, donors, and partners at the Because of You BBQ, held during National Volunteer Appreciation Week. “Volunteers are essential to our mission, leveraging…
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Shannon Kelley joins the Midtown Office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 29, 2024
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Shannon Kelley has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Shannon brings her extensive sales experience,…
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Engenius designs and launches National Beta Club website
April 29, 2024
Engenius, a Greenville-based web design agency, recently launched a website for National Beta Club, the largest, independent, educational youth organization in America. The new and improved website is mobile-friendly and…
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