Indie Craft Parade partners with Bon Secours Health System to provide convenient parking for 15th anniversary festival at Judson Mill District
August 7, 2024
Organizers of Indie Craft Parade, the annual celebration of all things handmade, have partnered with Bon Secours Health System to provide convenient parking for the festival August 16-17 at Judson…
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SCETV to livestream and broadcast briefing on Tropical Storm Debby
August 7, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster will hold a media briefing with state emergency management officials to update the public on Tropical Storm Debby’s impact on South Carolina August 7th at 2 p.m.…
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Greenville Chamber statement on Greenville County penny sales and use tax referendum
August 7, 2024
The Greenville Chamber applauds the Greenville County Council’s visionary leadership for approving the third and final reading of the penny sales and use tax referendum for the November ballot. If…
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Annie Caggiano joins SCbio Strategic Advisory Board
August 7, 2024
Annie Caggiano, Director of Global Business Development with the South Carolina Department of Commerce, has been appointed to the SCbio Strategic Advisory Board. Caggiano brings 20 years of economic development…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina Hospitality Market Updates
August 7, 2024
Download and Read Full Report Here Columbia Columbia’s hospitality market continues to perform well with revenue per available room (RevPAR) showing gains across all classes and occupancy…
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Colliers South Carolina Healthcare Report: Providers looking to increase consumer access in competitive environment
August 7, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2024 South Carolina Healthcare Market Highlights The South Carolina healthcare real estate market remains strong as demand continues to grow across the…
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New book by medical care veteran delves into the science of leadership
August 7, 2024
Your leadership style is rooted in your genes — or at least in your hypothetical leadership genes, according to a new book by Spence Taylor, M.D., which takes a deep…
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Messer Construction Co. Foundation awards $25,000 grant to South Carolina Children’s Theatre for new sound system
August 7, 2024
The Messer Construction Co. Foundation announced a generous grant of $25,000 to South Carolina Children’s Theatre (SCCT). This grant will be used to complete the installation of a new sound…
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BASF ECMS welcomes Clemson University’s inaugural STEM Start Program cohort for day of learning
August 6, 2024
Twenty-seven first-generation STEM students and two program sponsors from Clemson University, participating in the innovative STEM Start Program, now have a better understanding of precious metals recycling thanks to BASF…
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Bon Secours Weight Loss program achieves reaccreditation
August 6, 2024
Health system meets standards established to deliver safe, quality metabolic & bariatric care Bon Secours announced its Surgical Weight Loss program at the St. Francis Eastside campus has been reaccredited…
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Haynie-Sirrine neighborhood plans for future
August 6, 2024
The neighborhood, located just south of downtown, includes Sirrine Stadium on one side and residential area between Laurens Road and Augusta Street on the other. Guided by a steering committee…
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Governor McMaster declares State of Emergency for South Carolina
August 6, 2024
Order Issued to Prepare for Potential Effects from Tropical Storm Debby Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2024-16, declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects of…
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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
August 6, 2024
Go Fig, Little Beeings, Sphere, Strata Platforms, RFIDKNOW, and Tabbi were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Imagine Home Digital, MyUI, MyVoluntier Operations, SafeMedWaste, and Virtual Business 360 received…
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President Biden approves emergency declaration for South Carolina
August 6, 2024
FEMA announced August 5, 2024 that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of South Carolina to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Debby beginning…
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Compass of Carolina hires Patrick Harrison, Deputy Director
August 5, 2024
Compass of Carolina, a nonprofit organization dedicated to guiding individuals through mental health and family violence challenges, is delighted to announce Dr. Patrick Harrison’s appointment as the new Deputy Director.…
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10X Digital awards digital marketing scholarship
August 5, 2024
10X Digital is proud to announce the winner of the 10X digital marketing scholarship for the Fall 2024 semester, Austin Pennington. Austin Pennington, a 19-year-old from Cloverdale, IN, has shown…
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All nine Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District water treatment facilities recognized for outstanding compliance
August 5, 2024
The Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District (SSSD) is celebrating another year as the recipient of nine National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) Peak Performance Awards for its wastewater treatment facilities.…
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Kopis named Top 100 value-added reseller nationally
August 2, 2024
The technology firm was recognized by Accounting Today and Bob Scott’s Top 100 VARs for its operational efficiency solutions Kopis, a leading technology firm focused on providing high-impact software, app development, Enterprise…
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S.C. Commerce selects first executive director of the SC NEXUS Tech Hub
August 2, 2024
Accomplished Economic Developer Cristina Paredes to head state’s effort to become a leader in advanced energy The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) announced Cristina Paredes will serve as the…
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Infinity Marketing earns Best Places to Work Award
August 1, 2024
Infinity Marketing (“Infinity”), a client and results-focused integrated marketing agency established in 1993, is pleased to announce its recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina…
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International Ballet hires Adair Kempf as Academy Director
August 1, 2024
International Ballet announces Adair Kempf as the new Academy Director for the 2024-2025 Season. The Academy Director is a brand new full time position created by International Ballet leadership to…
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Spectrum Business and Everpass Media unveil strategic partnership, unlocking access to stream NFL Sunday Ticket and Peacock Sports Pass to more Business customers
August 1, 2024
NFL Sunday Ticket and Peacock Sports Pass Now Available for Spectrum Business® Bars, Restaurants, Hotels and Other Commercial Venues via EverPass Media Spectrum Business Becomes EverPass’ First Official Channel Partner…
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SCDES announces grant application period opens for ‘Champions of the Environment’
August 1, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) announces the grant application period for Champions of the Environment is now open. Kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers can now apply for grant…
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The Honorable Gilda Cobb-Hunter announced as 2024 leadership legacy honoree
August 1, 2024
The Leadership Legacy Award is bestowed annually at the Leading Women Dinner to recognize a woman whose career has made a lasting positive impact on their state. This year’s honoree has blazed…
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Carbotech Group selects Spartanburg County to establish first South Carolina operation
August 1, 2024
Carbotech Group (Carbotech), an equipment manufacturer for the sawmill industry, announced it selects Spartanburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $3.4 million investment will create 35…
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SC Council on Competitiveness welcomes Bunnie Ward as Director of TransformSC
August 1, 2024
The SC Council on Competitiveness (SC Competes) is pleased to announce the appointment of Bunnie Ward as the new Director of TransformSC. Bunnie will lead the initiative to engage business…
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Haynsworth Sinker Boyd’s Rob Tiro joins United Ministries Board of Directors
August 1, 2024
Haynsworth Sinker Boyd, P.A. announced that Rob Tiro was recently appointed to a three-year term on the Board of Directors for United Ministries. United Ministries is a direct services organization…
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No Damsel In Distress
August 1, 2024
By Tom Poland Late May, I made one last effort to see the rare rocky shoals spider lilies before they play out. Rain and high water had deviled the…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
July 31, 2024
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state in Q2…
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Prisma Health launches two retail imaging centers to increase access and affordability of high-quality MRI, CT and X-ray services
July 31, 2024
On Monday, July 29, Prisma Health opened two new imaging centers, one in the Upstate and one in the Midlands, to provide patients and communities with accessible, affordable, high-quality MRI,…
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YMCA of Greenville assistant aquatics director honored with Red Cross Life Saving Award Certificate of Merit
July 31, 2024
YMCA of Greenville announced that Teresa Collins, assistant aquatics program director for the Caine Halter Family YMCA, was honored with the Red Cross Life Saving Award Certificate of Merit, the…
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Nelson Mullins welcomes Sheria Clarke to Greenville litigation team
July 31, 2024
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, a full-service national law firm with offices from coast to coast, is pleased to welcome Sheria Clarke to its growing litigation team in Greenville,…
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Annual meeting Holiday Fair & Kringle Holiday Village unite at the Greenville Convention Center December 5-7
July 31, 2024
Greenville Convention Center and Rotary Club of Greenville announced the partnership of their respective signature events at a joint press conference. The Greenville Convention Center’s annual Holiday Fair and the…
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Affordable Upstate has big plans for Berea apartments
July 31, 2024
Affordable Upstate is bringing new life to two apartment complexes along the West Parker Road corridor. The affordable housing focused real estate company has purchased a two-story building at 100…
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Mashburn Construction promotes six across the state
July 31, 2024
Mashburn Construction announced the recent promotions for six team members across three of their four offices. Calvin Abercrombie has been promoted to Assistant Superintendent. He is based out of the Columbia…
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Knockout Butchery breaks ground in Upstate SC
July 30, 2024
Commissioner Hugh Weathers and other officials joined farmers Travis and Misty Howard in breaking ground yesterday on a new beef processing facility that will expand opportunities for South Carolina farmers and address…
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Caliber Real Estate’s Collier speaking at APT US&C Annual Conference
July 30, 2024
Caliber Real Estate’s Racquel Collier will be one of the main speakers addressing affordable housing next month at the 2024 The Association of Public Treasurers of the United States &…
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CAMS promotes Alicia Bablo to Operations Manager
July 30, 2024
Community Association Management Services (CAMS) announced the promotion of Alicia Bablo to Operations Manager. Bablo has been with CAMS since 2018 and has held the role of Customer Experience Manager…
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Julie Ellis joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
July 29, 2024
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Julie Ellis to its Greenville office as a residential agent. Julie Ellis, who has lived in the Upstate for over 20 years, deeply values the…
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USDA investment in Rural Communities to lower energy costs and create jobs in South Carolina
July 29, 2024
Projects Funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Strengthen American Farms and Rural Small Businesses U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is partnering with farmers…
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Julie Ellis joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
July 29, 2024
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Julie Ellis to its Greenville office as a residential agent. Julie Ellis, who has lived in the Upstate for over 20 years, deeply values the…
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The Nature Conservancy to receive $200 million from EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program
July 29, 2024
TNC in South Carolina to receive $39 million to sequester carbon in bottomland forests. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) announced that it will receive $200 million toward nature-based climate solutions, supporting…
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Interim HealthCare promotes two longtime employees to executive leadership team
July 29, 2024
Interim HealthCare, a leading provider of home healthcare, hospice, and personal care services in the South Carolina Upstate, Midlands, and Bluffton areas, recently promoted two longtime employees, Crystal Adams and…
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Alexandra Chastain of Abacus Planning Group earns Family Business Advising Certificate
July 29, 2024
Alexandra (Alex) Chastain of Abacus Planning Group earned the Certificate in Family Business Advising (CFBA) from the Family Firm Institute’s Global Education Network (FFI GEN). The Global Education Network is…
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Greenville business leaders speaking at national conference
July 29, 2024
Kamber Parker Bowden of The YoPro Know will be addressing one of the nation’s largest gatherings of leadership professionals next week in Rhode Island. The 2024 National Conference for the…
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Get ready for Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta 2024 this October
July 26, 2024
Tickets are on sale for the Upstate’s festival that that first brought tacos and tequila together in an unforgettable experience. Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta 2024 will be held on Sunday,…
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Oasis Animal Hospital and Emergency Center welcomes Dr. Kendall Gunderson to their team
July 26, 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, is pleased to announce the addition…
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Colliers South Carolina Industrial Report: Supply ahead of demand as deliveries drive increased vacancy
July 25, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2024 South Carolina Industrial Market Highlights South Carolina’s overall industrial performance sagged as a large wave of deliveries met softer demand, leading…
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DP3 Architects celebrates groundbreaking of The People’s Bank
July 25, 2024DP3 Architects announced the groundbreaking of The People’s Bank, a new landmark in the heart of Powdersville, South Carolina. For 75 years, The People’s Bank has been a cornerstone of…
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Lima One Capital appoints Josh Woodward as President and Chief Executive Officer
July 25, 2024
Lima One Capital, a leading nationwide lender for real estate investors, has named Josh Woodward as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Woodward joined Lima One in 2013 as…
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