Gov. Henry McMaster signs Abandoned Buildings Tax Credit Bill into law
August 21, 2024Governor Henry McMaster was joined by members of the General Assembly and local business leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of S. 1021, which extends the Abandoned Buildings Tax Credit…
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Robert Ariail, Cartoonist
August 21, 2024
By Tom Poland In the beginning, there was the urge to draw—and inspiration, Saturday morning cartoons. “I’d drawn since I was a boy, spending hours with crayons, pencils, manila…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes four new associates
August 21, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Luther F. “Luke” Carter, Jr., Miranda B. Nelson, Sabrina M. Pappas and Garrett M. Simpson have joined the firm. Luke Carter is based in…
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Kitchen Sync announces new Eastside location
August 20, 2024
Using Restaurant Week as a backdrop, one of Greenville’s most popular and highly rated restaurants –– Kitchen Sync –– announced it is beginning construction on a second location. The announcement…
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SC Sculptor Charles Pate unveils groundbreaking statue honoring Judge Tanya A. Gee
August 20, 2024
South Carolina sculptor Charles Pate made history with the unveiling of a groundbreaking statue honoring the late Judge Tanya A. Gee at a dedication ceremony held at the West Columbia…
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VentureSouth announces successful exit from portfolio company Sensory Analytics
August 20, 2024
VentureSouth is pleased to announce its successful exit from portfolio company Sensory Analytics after its recent acquisition by Industrial Physics. Sensory Analytics, based in Greensboro, N.C., is the maker of Specmetrix,…
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SCRA awards nearly $4 million to South Carolina colleges and universities
August 20, 2024
Lectures and term papers won’t be the only things happening in the state’s colleges and universities as faculty and students return this fall. Some will work on life-saving innovations such…
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VisionGreenwood brings awareness, facilitates solutions for attainable housing
August 20, 2024VisionGreenwood, an established community partner dedicated to making Greenwood, S.C. the best place in which to live, work and raise a family, is addressing the need for attainable housing in…
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Annual ‘Wake Up with Rebuild’ returns to Anderson
August 20, 2024
Thanks to last year’s turnout and success, Rebuild Upstate’s free informational event Wake Up with Rebuild will return to Anderson this fall. Wake Up with Rebuild is a free, informational…
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University unveils newest student-built autonomous offroad rescue vehicle
August 19, 2024
Clemson University unveiled its latest groundbreaking autonomous rescue vehicle, Deep Orange 15, on Aug. 13 at the Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering & Technology Symposium (GVSETS) in Novi, Michigan. Deep Orange 15,…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2024 Angels
August 19, 2024
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors…
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Fredric Marcinak takes Helm as chairman of the Conference of Freight Counsel
August 19, 2024
Fredric Marcinak, a founding partner of Moseley Marcinak Law Group, has been elected chairman of the Conference of Freight Counsel (CFC). He took over the role in July, beginning a…
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Kroc Swim Academy launches new season
August 19, 2024
The Kroc Center of Greenville is excited to announce the kickoff of its Kroc Swim Academy (KSA), the USA Competitive, year-round swim team, for the 2024-2025 season. The competitive swim…
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GJFF’s SummerFest’s bringing award winning-documentary to Greenville
August 19, 2024
An internationally acclaimed documentary about the bond between an Israeli-born dance instructor and his pupil from Mumbai will be making its South Carolina premier this Sunday thanks to the Greenville…
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Public invited to review proposed changes to the development code
August 19, 2024
When City Council adopted the new development code, they wanted it to be responsive to the community’s needs. So they mandated an annual review. City staff are sharing the proposed…
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South Carolina State Fair announces flash sale to celebrate 46 counties
August 19, 2024
The South Carolina State Fair announced a special flash sale on admission tickets in honor of our 46 counties. As part of this year’s theme, “46 Reasons to Celebrate South…
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Our Long Lost Prairie
August 16, 2024
By Tom Poland As I stood near rattlesnake master, a plant of the prairie, bison thundered across the prairie with a great sweep of fire raging behind them, seemingly…
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ScanSource launches Integrated Solutions and Services Group
August 16, 2024
Announces acquisition of Advantix ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, announced the creation of its Integrated Solutions and Services (ISS) group. The ISS…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers
August 16, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide, has selected 32 attorneys in our Greenville office for inclusion in The 2025 Best Lawyers in America©, including…
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Henry Philpot named 2024 Founders’ Award Recipient
August 15, 2024
Henry Philpot has been named 2024 Founders’ Award Recipient in recognition of his strong record as a trial advocate of great skill, his reputation for ethics and honesty, and his…
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BASF VETS Employee Resource Group partners with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to build beds for children in need
August 15, 2024
Dozens of children in Oconee County have beds soon after an inspiring day of building done by volunteers from BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) in Seneca. Members of…
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Affordable Upstates launches new property management arm
August 15, 2024
One of the region’s leaders in creating affordable housing solutions, Affordable Upstate, has launched a new company to relieve many of the burdens facing renters in the current market. Naturally…
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Billfish: Catch & Release
August 15, 2024
By Tom Poland Billfish Conservation & Record Releases of Blue Marlin I wanted a real-deal Ernest Hemingway long-bill cap to let me see into the depths. One that would…
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CPI for all items rises 0.2 percent in July; shelter up
August 15, 2024
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, after declining 0.1 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.…
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TealHaus welcomes Shelby Cohen as new designer
August 14, 2024
TealHaus, a local marketing agency with a focus on strategic storytelling, is excited to announce the addition of Shelby Cohen to their team as a graphic designer. With a passion…
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Greenville Tech Foundation launches new Greenville Tech Champions giving society
August 14, 2024
The Greenville Tech Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of our new Greenville Tech Champions monthly giving society. For over 50 years, the Foundation has worked to support the…
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GMC’s landscape architecture services expanding to the Carolinas
August 14, 2024
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) has expanded its landscape architecture services to the Carolinas with the addition of Tripp Barrineau as vice president of landscape architecture in the firm’s Charlotte office.…
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Private Client Advisor – Greenwood
August 14, 2024
What We’re Looking For Greenwood Capital is seeking a talented and knowledgeable professional to serve as a Private Client Advisor for its Greenwood Office location. The role of a Private…
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Financial Planning Association of South Carolina to host Annual Symposium on October 1 in Columbia
August 13, 2024
The Financial Planning Association (FPA) of South Carolina is excited to announce its Annual Symposium, taking place on October 1, 2024, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. This premier event…
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South Carolina Bar Foundation awards 3.7 million in grants for fiscal year 2025
August 13, 2024
The South Carolina Bar Foundation has awarded grants to 42 law-related organizations and programs totaling over $3.7 million for Fiscal Year 2025. The grants will go to nonprofit organizations across…
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Local author and life coach, Karin Freeland, creates workbook for career transitions
August 13, 2024
The Career Compass is the latest endeavor from local author and life coach, Karin Freeland. The Career Compass is a companion piece workbook to her book, “Grab Life by the…
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New students arrive at Clemson University
August 13, 2024
After receiving a record number of undergraduate applications in an increasingly competitive admissions cycle, Clemson University will soon welcome a first-year class of around 5,031 students to Tigertown. These incoming…
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Clemson Rural Health adds new provider, dermatology services to upstate clinics
August 13, 2024
Clemson Rural Health (CRH) continues to show its commitment to improving the health of rural and underserved communities by expanding the breadth of its services. In addition to a new medical…
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Nursing professor receives funding to examine advance care planning decision making and end-of-life care for dementia patients
August 13, 2024
Zahra Rahemi, associate professor in the Clemson University School of Nursing, has received more than $650,000 in funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to examine the end-of-life decision…
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Roy Professorships support research on Alzheimer’s, cancer, substance abuse disorders
August 13, 2024
Cancer patients, people who suffer from substance abuse disorders and those with Alzheimer’s disease stand to benefit from research by Clemson University’s newest Dr. Wallace R. Roy Distinguished Professors. Kaileigh…
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Prisma Health partners with March of Dimes to offer NICU Family Support® program to its patients
August 13, 2024
NICU Family Support Program Coordinator to administer program at Prisma Health Midlands hospitals Prisma Health is proud to announce a new partnership with March of Dimes to enhance support for…
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S.C. American Revolution 250 Commission invites public to Spartanburg events
August 13, 2024
The South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250) invites the public to its Quarter 1 Commission meeting and activities, which will be held in Spartanburg on August 22 and 23.…
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Converse University welcomes ten new faculty members
August 12, 2024
Converse University President Dr. Boone Hopkins has announced the hiring of ten new faculty members for the School of Education, School of Business & Data Science, School of Liberal Arts…
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Crescent Startup Community and anchor tenant Flywheel announce opening
August 12, 2024
Crescent Startup Community, a large-scale mixed-use Innovation District that will provide a dedicated space for startups, entrepreneurs, and the development of innovative ideas and projects, has announced, along with Flywheel,…
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The Silent Epidemic: Protecting children/teenagers from the vaping crisis
August 12, 2024
We live in an age where the pressures and stresses surrounding raising a child multiply daily. Within this whirlpool, a new, yet sneaky, crisis is presenting in ways that threaten…
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ScanSource acquires Resourcive
August 12, 2024
Resourcive is a leading Technology Value Creation partner ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, announced the acquisition of Resourcive, a leading technology advisor.…
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Ned Marshall Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit CDS
August 12, 2024
The 8th Annual Ned Marshall Memorial Golf Tournament presented by AC Controls will be on Friday, October 4, 2024 at the Preserve at Verdae Golf Course in Greenville, SC. This…
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Spartanburg Science Center announces finalists for 2024 Spartanburg County STEM Educator of the Year Awards September 26 at the Chapman Cultural Center
August 12, 2024
As Spartanburg County welcomes teachers back to school, the Spartanburg Science Center surprised seven educators with news that they were the district finalists for the 2024 STEM Educator of the…
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Caliber’s Racquel Collier speaking at Women’s Executive Luncheon
August 12, 2024
In today’s world, women offering support to other women is crucial for navigating the complexities of the modern workplace. At this year’s Womens’ Executive Luncheon, Greenville’s Racquel Collier is set…
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GSSM and Duke Energy continue partnership with a $5,000 grant to support STEM summer programs
August 12, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that it has received a $5,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation. This generous donation has…
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Second annual Upstate Educational fair will take place on September 25, 2024
August 12, 2024
With back to school on everyone’s mind, organizers of this year’s Upstate Education Preview Event are excited to announce a new date, name, and format for this year’s event. Upstate Education Preview…
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Restaurant Week Upstate begins THIS Thursday!
August 12, 2024
The tastiest time of the year is almost here! Beginning Thursday, August 15, join us as the top restaurants in Upstate South Carolina show off their culinary skills during this…
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NAI Earle Furman leases 16,000+ SF of office space
August 12, 2024
Shareholder W. Scott Jones, SIOR; Senior Associate John Stathakis, CCIM; and Associate Chrestman Rainey of NAI Earle Furman’s Greenville office represented the landlord in securing a long-term lease of ±16,467…
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A Coquina Sunrise
August 8, 2024
By Tom Poland And Carnivorous Plants At first I thought men had poured cement onto the beach. Protection against an encroaching sea, I figured. The waves had scoured it…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio wins six awards from the South Carolina Broadcasters Association
August 7, 2024
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) has been recognized with six prestigious South Carolina Broadcasters Association (SCBA) State Television and Radio (STAR) Awards. The announcement was made during the…
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