Countybank Foundation presents $5,000 to Greer Community Ministries
June 26, 2024
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $5,000 to Greer Community Ministries (GCM). The donation will support more than 650 meals for residents in need.…
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aeSolutions announces new executive leadership appointments and corporate growth structure
June 26, 2024
C-Level Appointments and New Business Units Will Enhance Company Client Services; Set Stage for Projected Growth GREENVILLE, SC – aeSolutions announced multiple executive appointments and a new corporate growth structure.…
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Reynolds Lake Oconee Sweepstakes now open; grand-prize winner will win dream getaway for golf, more
June 26, 2024
Includes Golf, Club Fitting, Clinic, Accommodations; Entries Accepted Through Aug. 29 It’s back! The annual Reynolds Lake Oconee Sweepstakes is now open, with the once-in-a-lifetime grand prize of a five-day, four-night experience…
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SC Women in Leadership announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors
June 26, 2024
Board Taps Sara Ballard as Executive Director SC Women in Leadership (SC WIL) announced its 2024-2025 Board of Directors which includes 12 members with diverse professional backgrounds who share a…
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Greenville Literacy Association announces dates for 2024 Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale
June 26, 2024
The Greenville Literacy Association (GLA) will host its 23rd annual Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale at McAlister Square on Saturday, August 10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday,…
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Priority One Security announces new customer experience
June 25, 2024
New enhanced user website provides an experience for customers Regionally based Priority One Security is announcing the launch of its new website and a comprehensive rebranding of its services, signaling…
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Upstate technical staffing pioneer launches professional staffing services
June 25, 2024
The Hiring Group introduces new industries to its IT and engineering portfolio in its 10th Year of Operation The Hiring Group (“THG”), a technical staffing firm based in Greenville, South…
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Matt Wills hired as Greenville Chamber Vice President of Government Affairs
June 25, 2024
The Greenville Chamber has hired Matt Wills to serve as Vice President of Government Affairs. In this role, he will lead the Chamber’s local, state, and federal pro-business and economic…
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Schneider Electric expanding manufacturing employee base in Oconee, Richland counties
June 25, 2024
Combined investment of $23.8 million will create 280 new jobs Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, today announced it is expanding operations in Oconee and Richland counties. The…
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The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina Director of Communications and Marketing
June 25, 2024
Bishop Daniel Richards is pleased to announce that he has called Ms. Jessica St. Clair Smith to serve as Director of Communications and Marketing for the Episcopal Diocese of Upper…
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Biden-Harris Administration announces availability of $25 million to help expand high-speed internet access in rural areas
June 24, 2024
Funding Provides Technical Assistance Through Local Organizations, Cooperatives and Tribes as Part of Investing in America Agenda U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden announced…
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SCbio welcomes Chelsey Lee as Entrepreneurship and Innovation Lead
June 24, 2024
SCbio welcomes Chelsey Lee as Entrepreneurship and Innovation Lead, a new role that will build resources and opportunities for life sciences startups in South Carolina. Lee will oversee the operations…
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Dr. Barbara Beeks joins Presbyterian College as director of Jacobs Scholars Program
June 24, 2024
Dr. Barbara Beeks is the new director of Presbyterian College’s Jacobs Scholars Program. Beeks began June 3 as the leader of PC’s signature program for students affected by foster care…
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Kipper Ackerman ’97 joins alma mater as new assistant director of admissions for fine arts and director of choir at Presbyterian College
June 24, 2024
Presbyterian College alumna Kipper Edens Ackerman ’97 will join her alma mater as its new assistant director of admissions for fine arts and choir director. Ackerman, a seasoned musician and…
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Supported by Movement 2030 investment, United Way of the Piedmont announces two Higher Education Community Resource Coordinators
June 24, 2024
Despite billions in economic investment over the last decade, Spartanburg ranks in the bottom 10% of counties nationwide for economic mobility. Movement 2030 is an unprecedented community-led initiative in Spartanburg…
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ElringKlinger Group selects Pickens County to establish first South Carolina operation
June 24, 2024
$40.3 million investment will create 115 new jobs FAST FACTS ElringKlinger Group (ElringKlinger) selects Pickens County to establish the compay’s first South Carolina operation. The company’s $40.3 million investment will…
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Wilson Associates adds Molly Mills, Betty Beacham to growing concierge-level agent group
June 24, 2024
Based on rapid growth and ever-increasing demand for its concierge-level service, Wilson Associates, one of Greenville’s largest independent real estate firms, has added two new members to its team of…
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Anna Spatafora joins United Way of Pickens County as Director of Education
June 21, 2024
United Way of Pickens County is pleased to announce that Anna Spatafora has joined its leadership team as the Director of Education. Anna comes to United Way of Pickens County…
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Carolina Handling breaks ground on new Pickens County, South Carolina facility
June 21, 2024
Carolina Handling, the exclusive Raymond Solutions and Support Center for South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida’s central time zone, broke ground on a new 267,000-square-foot facility in Pickens…
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Carolina Handling breaks ground on Pickens County facility
June 20, 2024Carolina Handling, the exclusive Raymond Solutions and Support Center for South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida’s central time zone, broke ground today on a new 267,000-square-foot facility in…
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Nominate a Woman of Distinction
June 20, 2024
All of us know that woman—the woman who does it all. She has excelled in her career and is a mentor in the community. A Shero. We want to hear…
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Triumph Taproom opens at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
June 20, 2024
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is proud to partner with the Greenville Triumph professional soccer team to introduce the Triumph Taproom at GSP. The Triumph Taproom is only the second soccer-themed…
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Beat the Summer Heat and Stay Healthy: Prisma Health gives tips to keep you safe all season long
June 20, 2024
Summer officially arrives on Thursday, with temperatures already in the 90s in parts of South Carolina. Extreme heat can cause everything from heat exhaustion to more dangerous heat stroke –…
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Remembering Cale Yarborough
June 19, 2024
By Tom Poland The breaking news alert held just 29 words. “Cale Yarborough, a NASCAR great, dies at 84. Known for his fierce toughness and grit, Mr. Yarborough won…
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Graham H. Duncan named 2024 recipient of Lander’s prestigious Alston Award
June 19, 2024
Lander University has selected Graham H. Duncan, whose “dedication to excellence is evident in every aspect of his work,” as the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Mary Frances Poole Alston…
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Crawford Agency taps earned media veteran to lead public relations efforts
June 19, 2024
Crawford, a leading full-service marketing and creative agency in Greenville, announced the addition of Colton Grace as its senior public relations account director. In this new role, Grace will use…
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SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez appointed S.C. Commission on Higher Education president and executive director
June 19, 2024
The Board of Commissioners of the S. C. Commission on Higher Education (CHE) has selected SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez as its next president and executive director. “Dr. Perez…
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Sandvik Coromant expanding Oconee County operations
June 19, 2024
Company investing $29.4 million to improve production facility Sandvik Coromant, a tooling solutions supplier, announced it is expanding operations in Oconee County. The $29.4 million investment will improve the company’s…
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Well Walkers dates announced for July
June 19, 2024
Program offers community temperature-controlled space for exercise Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and the Bon Secours Wellness Arena have announced July dates for their Well Walkers program. While walking…
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Timken Foundation contributes $250k to College of Engineering
June 19, 2024A generous gift of $250,000 from the Timken Foundation is a big boost to the Anderson University’s College of Engineering’s efforts to renovate its new home in downtown Anderson. Kurt…
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Department of Public Health Sciences offers new master’s degree program designed for working professionals
June 18, 2024
The Clemson University Department of Public Health Sciences now offers an online master’s degree program for public health professionals interested in developing practical skills to lead public health initiatives in…
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Countybank Foundation donates $15K to Church of God Home for Children
June 18, 2024
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $15,000 to the SC Church of God Home for Children. The SC Church of God Home for Children…
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Oasis Animal Hospital and Emergency Center announces pet dentistry services at an affordable price
June 18, 2024
Oasis Animal Hospital and Emergency Center, a locally owned and operated concierge veterinary practice and ER serving the Greater Greenville area’s dogs and cats, announced affordable pet dentistry services with…
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Power:Ed awards SCICU $50,000 for student completion grants
June 18, 2024
South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) announced the receipt of a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of the S.C. Student Loan Corporation, that will provide completion grants for…
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Rose Davis of Rebuild Upstate wins national award
June 18, 2024
Rebuild Upstate’s Community Engagement Director Rose Davis has been awarded the National Jefferson Award through Multiplying Good’s Upstate Changemakers Program. For more than 50 years, the Jefferson Awards have been…
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Business face restrictions and requirements when hiring, employing 16- and 17-year olds
June 18, 2024
By David Dubberly Maynard Nexsen PC In some industries, worker shortages have caused employers to consider hiring 16- and 17-year-olds for non-hazardous occupations, especially during the summer. The federal…
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Stumpy’s Hatchet House celebrates grand re-opening at Judson Mill District
June 18, 2024
Event features food, games, giveaways, merchandise and more Stumpy’s Hatchet House, the nation’s original axe-throwing and entertainment destination, will celebrate its grand re-opening at the Judson Mill District on June 22 from…
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Mobile Meals of Spartanburg County receives donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
June 18, 2024
Feeding the Hungry grant increases access to nutritious food; provides nutrition education Mobile Meals of Spartanburg has received $2,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors…
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Marketing Minute Video: Mastering Stakeholder Engagement
June 17, 2024
Abigail Darlington, NP Strategy How you engage your stakeholders can make or break any strategy. NP Strategy Director Abigail Darlington shares key insights into what makes a great stakeholder…
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Spartanburg Water participating in the SCORE program to help Recycle Oyster Shells
June 17, 2024
Statewide program collects and recycles oyster shells to benefit the South Carolina coast Spartanburg Water is now only the second location in the Upstate to partner with the South Carolina…
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Spartanburg Water issues boil water advisory for Residents in Central Pacolet and Pacolet Mills
June 17, 2024
Advisory is in effect until further notice, with a minimum of 48-hours Residents and businesses in Central Pacolet and Pacolet Mills are now under a boil water advisory. Spartanburg Water…
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Upcountry History Museum channels the ‘Force’ for newest exhibition
June 17, 2024
Iconic movies produce memorable characters and memorable characters often create lasting identities by the costumes they wear. There’s no mistaking who the characters are in “Finding the Force…Awakening an Empire,”…
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SCbio welcomes Community Development and Marketing Coordinator for new Greenville life science hub
June 17, 2024
SCbio welcomes Kimberly Penick as Community Development and Marketing Coordinator for Main Street Labs, the newest 100,000-square-foot development in downtown Greenville that will become a laboratory hub for life sciences.…
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Megan Medley joins Colliers | South Carolina as Marketing Assistant in Spartanburg
June 14, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina is pleased to announce that Megan Medley has joined the Spartanburg office as a Marketing Assistant. In her role, Medley will support the industrial, retail and…
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Origins of life scientist Greg Springsteen receives Governor’s Award
June 13, 2024
Furman University’s Greg Springsteen, professor of chemistry, received the 2024 South Carolina Governor’s Award for Excellence in Scientific Research at a Predominantly Undergraduate Institution in a June 11 ceremony at…
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Colliers hires Chandler Messer as Property Management Coordinator
June 13, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina announces that Chandler Messer has joined the company as Property Management Coordinator in the firm’s Real Estate Management Services (REMS) division in the Greenville office. In…
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A New Backroad Magazine
June 13, 2024
By Tom Poland Backroad Portfolio You cannot raise your ancestors from their grave, but you can appreciate how they lived. Just take a backroad deep into the countryside and…
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Golden Llama re-opens following courtyard renovations
June 13, 2024
Courtyard renovations completed as part of Aston’s multi-million-dollar investment to enhance the North Hills Shopping Center Golden Llama Peruvian Rotisserie & Grill has reopened equipped with a new bar and…
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Local firm wins big: Goodwyn Mills Cawood named ENR Southeast 2024 Design Firm of the Year
June 12, 2024
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is honored to be named the ENR Southeast 2024 Design Firm of the Year. This recognition follows a year marked by substantial growth through revenue, acquisitions,…
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Crawford agency names new award-winning group creative director
June 12, 2024
Crawford, a full-service marketing and creative agency based in Greenville, added significant strength to its creative team with the addition of Rusty Broome as group creative director. Broome brings 17…
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