Holloway joins MGC’s Greenville office
April 3, 2024
Law firm McAngus Goudelock & Courie (MGC) to announce the addition of attorney Simone Holloway to their Greenville office, with a practice focused on general liability, premise liability and auto…
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National business coach and author Kathey Porter hosts women’s empowerment event at the Judson Mill District May 4th
April 3, 2024
Nationally recognized business coach and author brings women entrepreneurs together for live, experiential event On Saturday, May 4, nationally recognized business strategist and author Kathey Porter of Kathey Porter Coaching…
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Southeast based recruiting firms announce merger – Loop Recruiting; SCI Workforce Solutions
April 3, 2024
Loop Recruiting and SCI Workforce Solutions announced their merger today, forming a new industry leader in professional staffing, recruiting, and consulting. The strategic merger marks a significant milestone in the…
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Ashlyn Vickers joins GreenWood, Inc. as Safety Coordinator
April 3, 2024
GreenWood, Inc., an industrial maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces the addition of Ashlyn Vickers as Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator for the GreenWood home office. In this role,…
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Leadership Greenville’s 50 year impact recognized by the City of Greenville
April 3, 2024
Greenville Chamber program celebrates 50 years, receives recognition from City for commitment to leadership development and community service Leadership Greenville, the flagship leadership development program of the Greenville Chamber, was…
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Converse University earns 2024-2025 Military Friendly® School designations
April 3, 2024
Converse University has earned the 2024-2025 Military Friendly® School designation, an honor given to colleges, universities and schools that are doing the most to embrace military students and to dedicate resources to…
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Justin P. Powell confirmed by the South Carolina Senate to serve as Secretary of Transportation
April 3, 2024
Today, the South Carolina Senate confirmed Justin P. Powell to serve as the next Secretary of Transportation. Powell was appointed by the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission to serve…
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Synovus introduces Accelerate Pay for business payments
April 3, 2024
Synovus has launched AccelerateTM Pay, a new payment solution that enables commercial banking clients to initiate account payable payments in several different payment types while minimizing the use of checks. The…
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PTC advisor named PTC Innovator of the Year
April 3, 2024
Advising is an essential service at Piedmont Technical College (PTC), and continual improvement is a must. There is always a better way to do things, and the PTC Business Division’s…
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Erin Bakeman Parker joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 3, 2024
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Erin Bakeman Parker has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Erin is a Greenville native with a passion…
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Turn90 secures $2M seed funding from MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving for its innovative therapeutic social enterprise
April 3, 2024
In a country that incarcerates more people than any other nation in the world, Turn90, a South Carolina-based nonprofit, has been awarded a transformative $2 million grant from MacKenzie Scott’s…
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PMW Aero announces the addition of new executive, James Palacios, to its leadership team
April 3, 2024
LIBERTY, SC – PMW Aero, a provider of high-quality precision machined components to the aerospace and defense community announced the addition of James Palacios to its executive team. Mr. Palacios will…
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Upstate Home Maintenance Services announces tax season blowout sale on heat pump systems
April 3, 2024
Upstate Home Maintenance Services, a leading HVAC company specializing in heating and cooling services in the Upstate South Carolina area, today announces their Tax Season BLOWOUT Sale on heat pump…
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Recovery Centers of America at Greenville opens additional tower
April 3, 2024
Expands Capacity to Serve 117 Patients in Residential Treatment Recovery Centers of America (RCA) at Greenville, a leading provider of comprehensive addiction treatment services, proudly announces the expansion of its…
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Charleston County Public Information Officer joins NP Strategy
April 2, 2024
Kelsey Barlow is the 8th Former Journalist on the 25-Member Team NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance, expands its Lowcountry presence with the…
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Community invited/free event: New family-friendly festival to cap off 46th Annual United Community Reedy River Run
April 2, 2024
Lace up your running shoes and mark your calendars because the 46th Annual United Community Reedy River Run and Festival is Saturday, April 20. This year, the finish line for…
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Harper General Contractors adopts school as community service project
April 2, 2024
PICKENS, S.C. – A more than 100-year-old one-room school building that served as the only education outlet for Black children in the Liberia Community of northern Pickens County will soon…
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SCRA announces new Member Company and grant funding
April 2, 2024
Katalyst Corporation was accepted as a South Carolina Research Authority Member Company. FireGator, Lumiq, Notey, Ortho-Dx, and SkilRedi received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching and access…
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Furman to open Taco Bell Tower in iconic landmark
April 1, 2024
Students get chance to learn fast-casual restaurant business first-hand, adding value to their already valuable Furman degree Furman University announced, April 1, that it will soon open a taco stand…
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Bon Secours offers new treatment option for pancreatic cancer
April 1, 2024
Health System becomes first in Carolinas to offer unique technology Bon Secours St. Francis Health System has performed its first endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (EUS-RFA), a new minimally invasive procedure…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Shawn Kelly, Fork and Plough
April 1, 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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Thomas Sharkey of Clemson University wins Fellow Award from the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
April 1, 2024
Colleagues at Clemson University and beyond are congratulating Thomas Sharkey, a professor of industrial engineering, for winning the Fellow Award from the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE). Fellow…
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TakoSushi expands its reach with the opening of a new restaurant in Greenville
April 1, 2024
TakoSushi, the beloved restaurant renowned for its innovative blend of Japanese and Mexican cuisines, announced the opening of its newest location in Greenville, South Carolina. Situated at 325 Rocky Slope…
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Just In Time (JIT) Manufacturing announces expansion of operations in Cherokee County
April 1, 2024
Existing employer investing $600,000 Just In Time Manufacturing (JIT), a leading provider of manufacturing solutions, is pleased to announce a significant expansion of its operations in Cherokee County, South Carolina.…
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Greenville Liberty U-20 Girls dominate at 2024 USL Academy Cup tournament
April 1, 2024
Team wins championship, takes home multiple awards at annual youth soccer tournament The Greenville Liberty’s U-20 Girls Elite team won Gold in its division at the 2024 USL Academy Cup…
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Able SC celebrates 30th anniversary
April 1, 2024
March 26, Able South Carolina (Able SC) celebrated 30 years as Greenville’s premiere disability-led organization. The organization was honored with a proclamation from the City naming March 26th “Able South…
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United Way of the Piedmont welcomes eight new board members, honors departing members
April 1, 2024
United Way of the Piedmont is pleased to announce the appointment of eight new board members who bring a breadth of experience and insight to the organization. United Way welcomes…
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Greenville Liberty U-20 Girls dominate at 2024 USL Academy Cup Tournament
March 28, 2024
Team wins championship, takes home multiple awards at annual youth soccer tournament The Greenville Liberty’s U-20 Girls Elite team won Gold in its division at the 2024 USL Academy Cup…
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Furman pairs with noted stress expert to launch fearless leadership program
March 28, 2024
Rebecca Heiss is fearless, and she’s willing to show everyone else how to be fearless, too. Heiss, known nationally for deploying science-backed methods of working through stress and anxiety to…
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Celebrating South Carolina Women
March 28, 2024By Alan Cooper Publisher, Who’s On The Move MidlandsBiz, UpstateBizSC, LowcountryBizSC Back in the beginning of March, I spoke on the South Carolina Business Review about Women’s History Month and…
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Rainbow Restoration of Greenville SC wins 2023 Golden Hammer Award for excellence in disaster restoration services
March 28, 2024
Rainbow Restoration of Greenville SC, a leader in disaster restoration services across Greenville County and Upstate South Carolina, proudly announces its recent win of the esteemed 2023 Golden Hammer Award…
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AFL executive to lead Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation Board
March 28, 2024
AFL announced that Mary Ellen Grom, Executive Director of Customer Experience Solutions, has been appointed as the chair of the Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation (WiMEF) national Board of Directors. WiMEF…
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AFL announces a multi-million-dollar investment and expansion to its U.S. fiber optic cable manufacturing operations
March 28, 2024
AFL, an industry-leading manufacturer of fiber optic cables, connectivity and equipment, today announced an investment of over $50 million to expand its fiber optic cable manufacturing operations in South Carolina.…
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Agreement with Coker University benefits PTC business graduates
March 28, 2024
Thanks to a new partnership, students who earn an associate in applied science degree in business from Piedmont Technical College (PTC) can now transfer seamlessly to Coker University to earn…
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Turn90 to receive Riley Institute statewide partners in progress award recognizing landmark achievement
March 28, 2024
The prison re-entry program will be recognized with the OneSouthCarolina Partners in Progress Award during the Building OneSouthCarolina Forum on May 15 in Columbia. Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced…
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SCDOT Commission honors Secretary Hall with interchange dedication
March 28, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation’s Commission honored Secretary Christy Hall with the dedication of the interchange of I-20 and I-26 in Columbia as the “Secretary Christy A. Hall P.E.…
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PTC Foundation director exemplifies goal of technical college mission
March 27, 2024
Fran Wiley, the Piedmont Technical College Foundation’s associate vice president for development, is a living, breathing example of the best that our technical college system produces. A PTC alumna from…
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The South Carolina Quantum Association: Championing Talent and Technology
March 27, 2024
The South Carolina Quantum Association (SC Quantum) officially announces a groundbreaking initiative to champion the advancement of quantum talent and technology in South Carolina through $15 million in funds appropriated…
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OneSpartanburg, Inc. unveils three new small & minority business development programs
March 27, 2024
Available Through Power Up Spartanburg OneSpartanburg, Inc. publicly announced three new programs available through Power Up Spartanburg, the county’s small and minority business development initiative. The new programs, launched on…
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Warehouse at Vaughn’s rebranding under new ownership
March 27, 2024
Warehouse at Vaughn’s, the popular food hall and community gathering spot in downtown Simpsonville, is under new ownership. Innovative Hospitality and Development (IHD), the local ownership group behind The Mill…
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Running With Ghosts
March 27, 2024
By Tom Poland I dreamed I was in a football game again. Then I awoke. Such disappointment. Other than playing in a game again, the next best thing would be…
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Prisma Health offers Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp™ for stroke survivors and caregivers
March 27, 2024
Celebrating 20 Years of Stroke Camp Prisma Health is extending an invitation to stroke survivors and caregivers to register for the “Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp™,” Friday, April 26 –…
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Reedy Reels honors top films
March 27, 2024
Using a new judging format, Piedmont Natural Gas Presents Reedy Reels: The Greenville Film Festival has announced its 2024 winners. Best Animation Film: Finalists Thirsty for Potion by Olivia Martin…
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World Finance awarded on Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2024 list
March 27, 2024
World Finance (parent company World Acceptance Corporation) has been awarded on Newsweek’s list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2024. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc.,…
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Dr. Tracy Hudgins of Greenville Technical College selected for USC Nursing Leadership Program
March 27, 2024
Dr. Tracy Hudgins, academic program chair for the Nursing Department at Greenville Technical College (GTC), has been selected to participate in the 2024-2025 Amy V. Cockcroft Leadership Fellowship with the…
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Engenius’ TJ Deluccia selected as GSA Business Report’s 2024 Forty Under 40 honoree
March 27, 2024
TJ Deluccia was selected as a GSA Business Report 40 Under 40 honoree during an awards program on March 13 that honored 40 young local professionals under the age of…
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SC Council on Competitiveness launches innovative SC Asset Network (SCAN) mapping tool
March 27, 2024
The SCAN tool offers users a comprehensive resource to explore South Carolina’s economic landscape, with the ability to search for specific companies, industry sub-sectors, and discover highlighted and emerging technologies…
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Phillip Phillips to perform live in Spartanburg at free concert celebration
March 27, 2024
An evening of music and community spirit brought to you by BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX and The Johnson Group The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX…
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Wilson Associates adds experienced luxury living expert, Jean Durham and talented new agent, Elee Diamaduros McCloskey
March 27, 2024
Wilson Associates, one of Greenville’s largest independent real estate firms, has expanded its growing roster of service-focused agents with the addition of luxury and lake living expert, Jean Durham, and…
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Upcountry Fiber to build broadband infrastructure in underserved areas of Pickens County to reach more than 9,100 addresses
March 27, 2024
$17.75 million project to help bridge the “digital divide” for the underserved Underserved areas of Pickens County in parts of the Liberty, Dacusville and Six Mile areas will soon have…
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