Dipple Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air announces Winter Specials and Best of the Upstate nominations
February 19, 2024
Dipple Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air, a trusted provider of comprehensive home services in the Carolinas, announced its Winter Specials and participation in the Best of the Upstate nominations. As…
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Wagner Wealth Management’s Turlington named to Forty Under 40
February 19, 2024
Hayden Turlington, a wealth advisor with Wagner Wealth Management, has been named to GSA Business Reports Forty Under 40 list for 2024. GSA Business Report’s Forty Under 40 celebrates the…
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Haynie-Sirrine Neighborhood plan: public meeting set for Tuesday, Feb. 20
February 19, 2024
The City of Greenville is partnering with the Haynie-Sirrine Neighborhood Association and community stakeholders to update the 2002 Haynie-Sirrine Neighborhood Master Plan and replace the existing Planned Development (PD) zoning…
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Bon Secours now offering PSMA imaging for prostate cancer
February 16, 2024
New Technology Helps with Treatment Decisions Bon Secours St. Francis is now offering Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA) imaging to help treat prostate cancer, the most common form of cancer…
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VentureSouth celebrates 10 years & announces 2023 results
February 16, 2024
VentureSouth, the Southeast’s largest early-stage investment organization, is thrilled to announce its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of an unwavering commitment to “make money, have fun, and do good.” VentureSouth began…
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Annual SC tourism conference celebrates industry success with Gov. McMaster and previews 2024 marketing strategies
February 16, 2024
More than 350 tourism industry leaders from across the state gathered for the 59th annual South Carolina Governor’s Conference on Tourism & Travel on Hilton Head Island at the Westin Resort &…
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Gallivan White Boyd welcomes attorney Charles S. Verdin IV
February 15, 2024
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced that Charles S. Verdin IV has joined the firm as a partner in its Greenville office. Charles S. Verdin, IV has been practicing for almost…
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Duke Energy celebrates Black History Month with $75,000 in grants supporting community and cultural programs in South Carolina
February 15, 2024
Funding will go to enrichment, mentoring and family skills programs in African American communities In recognition of Black History Month, the Duke Energy Foundation has provided $75,000 in grants to…
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Avelo Airlines adds new nonstop service to Manchester-Boston and Rochester
February 15, 2024
Avelo Airlines is expanding its footprint at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) with the addition of two new routes. The airline announced today that it will add new nonstop flights to…
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Sustain SC welcomes new CEO, Leslie Skardon
February 15, 2024
The Board of Directors of Sustain SC, a nonprofit organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, is excited to announce the appointment of Leslie…
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EnerSys intends to expand its presence in South Carolina with new operations in Greenville County
February 15, 2024
EnerSys (NYSE:ENS), a global leader in energy storage systems and solutions, has announced it plans to expand in South Carolina with the establishment of new operations in Greenville County. This…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Meghan Riordan joins Project Host Board of Directors
February 15, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Meghan Riordan was recently selected to serve on the Board of Directors for Project Host, a local nonprofit fighting food insecurity in the Greenville…
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Grace Herlong Loveless named one of GSA Business’s Forty Under 40
February 15, 2024
Grace Herlong Loveless has been named one of GSA Business Report’s Forty Under 40. GSA Business Report’s Forty Under 40 annually celebrates the success and community involvement of 40 professionals…
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EnerSys intends to grow South Carolina footprint by establishing new operations in Greenville County
February 15, 2024
$500 million investment has the potential to create 500 new jobs EnerSys (NYSE:ENS), a global leader in energy storage systems and solutions, announced it plans to grow the company’s South…
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Honor Your SHEro
February 14, 2024
Each year, Greenville Women Giving (GWG) organizes a SHEro campaign that gives people an opportunity to honor women who have made a difference in their life. Naming a SHEro requires…
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The Luck Of The Draw
February 14, 2024
By Tom Poland December 1, 1969, was no ordinary Monday. It was a day when your birthday was your destiny. In Athens, Georgia’s Benton Apartments my roommates and I…
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Reedy River Landscapes takes Upstate high-end landscaping to a new level
February 14, 2024Nestled in the heart of Upstate South Carolina, Reedy River Landscapes is rapidly setting the standard for high-end landscape design, offering an unparalleled blend of aesthetic beauty and sustainable innovation.…
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S.C. Arts Commission announces seven emerging artist grantees
February 14, 2024
Seven artists establishing themselves in their artistic pursuits will benefit from the South Carolina Arts Commission Emerging Artists program, receiving a project-based grant and career mentoring. The SCAC defines emerging…
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Big Changes for SC7 Expedition 2024
February 14, 2024Spring start date instead of Summer and a three-day resiliency conference in May W. Thomas Smith Jr. PLANS FOR THIS YEAR’S SOUTH CAROLINA 7 (SC7) expedition are in full swing…
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S.C. Arts Commission board designates state’s 10th cultural district in Hartsville
February 14, 2024
The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing that its board of commissioners enthusiastically designated the 10th South Carolina Cultural District in the city of Hartsville by a unanimous vote. The…
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Clara Ruth West and Carson Burgess join Colliers’ marketing team in Spartanburg
February 13, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina announced Clara Ruth West and Carson Burgess have joined its marketing team in the Spartanburg office, working with the firm’s industrial, retail and general commercial brokerage…
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Aldon Knight to assume Executive Director role at Upstate Forever this May
February 13, 2024
Current ED Andrea Cooper will stay engaged with the organization, focusing on strategy, special projects, and donor relations On behalf of local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever (UF) and its board…
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Godshall Recruiting wins ClearlyRated’s 2024 Best of Staffing® Client 5 Year Diamond Award for service excellence
February 13, 2024
Godshall Recruiting, a leading recruiting agency, announced that they have won the Best of Staffing® Client 5 Year Diamond Award for providing superior service to their clients for at least…
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S.C. Arts Commission board designates state’s 10th cultural district in Hartsville
February 13, 2024
The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing that its board of commissioners enthusiastically designated the 10th South Carolina Cultural District in the city of Hartsville by a unanimous vote. The…
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Palmetto Railways partners with Innovative Rail Technologies to retrofit two locomotives to battery-electric power
February 13, 2024
Palmetto Railways, a division of the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce), announced it is partnering with Innovative Rail Technologies (IRT) to convert two of its diesel switcher locomotives…
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Golden Career Strategies adds LPI 360 Assessment to service offerings
February 13, 2024
Greenville-based Golden Career Strategies (GCS) has added The Leadership Challenge LPI® 360 to the firm’s list of services. An observer-based assessment that enables leaders to assess their leadership competencies and…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jameka Murphy, 24K Enterprise Consulting
February 13, 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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United Community selects nominees for 2024 Leadership Academy
February 13, 2024United Community has selected 25 emerging team members to participate in its 2024 Leadership Academy class, a nine-month internal professional development program aimed at strengthening participants’ leadership skills and understanding…
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City of Laurens secures $1.28 million grant to replace sidewalks and uncover historic brick streets
February 13, 2024
The City of Laurens has secured a $1.28 million grant from the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT). This grant, awarded through the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), will fund a…
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CPI for all items rose 0.3% in January; shelter up
February 13, 2024
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3 percent in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.2 percent in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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SC Nonprofit Summit 2024: Bringing Together Leaders for Collective Impact
February 13, 2024
North Charleston, SC ~ February 13, 2024 South Carolina’s annual Nonprofit Summit, hosted by Together SC, our state’s association of nonprofit, philanthropic, and community organizations and sponsored by Dominion Energy,…
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Grace Hartley of Complete PR nabs 40 under 40 honor
February 13, 2024
Complete PR’s Director of Public Relations Grace Hartley has been selected as a GSA Business Report Forty Under 40 class of 2024 honoree. Forty Under 40 honorees are young professionals…
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Countybank Foundation donates $2,500 to Faith Home
February 13, 2024
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $2,500 to Faith Home, a Christian rehabilitation program for men and women seeking treatment for alcoholism and…
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Clemson program ranked #1 among national online graduate education programs
February 12, 2024
U.S. News & World Report has ranked the Clemson University College of Education as the #1 online graduate education program in the nation in 2024. Master’s programs across all three departments in the…
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Savannah River National Laboratory, Clemson University expand collaboration with joint appointment
February 12, 2024
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) and Clemson University jointly appointed Sez Atamturktur Russcher, Ph.D., to collaborate in research around modeling and simulation of engineering systems. Russcher, an expert in computer…
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CBSHS receives $1.15 million to implement and evaluate substance use disorder programs in South Carolina
February 12, 2024
The Clemson University College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences (CBSHS) has received $1.15 million in funding from the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS)…
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Carolina Handling’s Justin Benson to speak at MODEX
February 12, 2024
Carolina Handling Vice President of Intralogistics Solutions Justin Benson has been tapped to deliver a presentation entitled, “Elevating Operations with Total Intralogistics Solutions: An Ecosystem of Efficiencies,” during MODEX, one…
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Strategic Development Group celebrates 25 years of excellence and growth
February 12, 2024
On February 12, 2024, Strategic Development Group (SDG), a leading site selection firm, will mark its 25th anniversary. Established in Columbia, SC, in 1999 by Mark Williams, SDG has grown…
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Generous Gesture: Founder’s family bestows writing desk to Lander in honor of legacy
February 12, 2024
Great leaders and thinkers generally have one piece of furniture in common – a desk where they plan, create and dream. Thomas Jefferson designed a portable lap-desk for writing the…
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Wagner Wealth Management hires Shanna Walker as Director of Communications
February 12, 2024
Wagner Wealth Management has added Shanna Walker as their Director of Communications. A native of the Greenville area, Walker earned a degree in finance from Wofford College. Her background includes…
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Manufacturing Madness Is Back!
February 12, 2024
3rd Annual Contest to Pick the Next Coolest Thing Made in SC The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has launched the 3rd annual Manufacturing Madness contest. Presented by BlueCross BlueShield…
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Fundraising success leads to Polar Plunge at Lander University
February 12, 2024
Calling it “a formal occasion,” Lander University President Richard Cosentino donned a seriously fashionable black tuxedo and joined 75 students for the school’s first Polar Plunge amid screams, laughter, loud…
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Omron Automation selects Spartanburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation
February 12, 2024
$9.2 million investment will create 162 new jobs in 5 years Omron Automation (OMRON), a global leader in industrial automation technology, today announced it selects Spartanburg County to establish the company’s…
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Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum explores Centennial Legacy of The Duke Endowment
February 12, 2024A traveling exhibit highlighting a century of progress as envisioned by James B. Duke, founder of The Duke Endowment, is now on display at the Upcountry History Museum – Greenville…
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GSSM, SC Technical College System partner to host summer camps for rising 6th – 8th grade students
February 12, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) and the South Carolina Technical College System (SCTCS) are partnering to offer summer day camps across the state for rising…
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NEXT Upstate rebrands as NextGEN
February 12, 2024
One of the region’s top economic development organizations looks to the future while continuing to support and grow the Greenville Entrepreneur Network (GEN) For almost two decades, NEXT Upstate, the…
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Announcing Disability Next Door SC
February 12, 2024
A campaign challenging stereotypes about people with disabilities so we are accepted and included in communities throughout South Carolina. The South Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council, in partnership with the…
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YMCA Judson Community Center reveals facility upgrades in response to community childcare needs at annual SouperBowl event
February 8, 2024
The YMCA of Greenville today revealed the nearly $500,000 facility upgrades at the Judson Community Center while celebrating its 21st annual SouperBowl fundraising event for its Annual Campaign. YMCA Judson…
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Countybank announces strategic insurance division transitions
February 8, 2024
Countybank announced several strategic transitions within its insurance division. Jennifer Hincapie will transition to Insurance Division Executive, and Rudy Painter will transition to Chief Relationship Officer. “These strategic transitions within…
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina receives $75,000 Power:Ed grant
February 8, 2024
Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina (JAGSC), a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy, has been awarded a $75,000 grant from Power:Ed,…
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