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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Global Location Strategies announces the launch of Strata Platforms
March 27, 2024
New, independent company will focus on developing site selection software Global Location Strategies (GLS), a leading international site selection firm, is excited to announce the assignment of their software products to a…
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Issaqueena Chapter, NSDAR earns state honors
March 27, 2024
The Issaqueena Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution received awards and honors during the recent conference of the South Carolina State Society DAR at the 128th State Conference…
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Judson Mill District to host Indie Craft Parade in August
March 27, 2024
Fifteenth anniversary festival promises to be biggest to date Indie Craft Parade, an annual two-day celebration of all things handmade, will return to its roots in August by holding its…
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Well Walkers dates announced for April
March 27, 2024
Program offers community temperature-controlled space for exercise Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and the Bon Secours Wellness Arena have announced April dates for their Well Walkers program. While walking…
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Infinity welcomes Brad Northington
March 26, 2024
Upstate Marketing Agency Hires Vice President of Business Intelligence to Support Client Relationship Growth Infinity Marketing (“Infinity”), a partnership and results-oriented integrated marketing agency established in 1993, is pleased to…
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Tiffany Abercrombie joins the Anderson office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
March 26, 2024
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Tiffany Abercrombie has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. Tiffany is a proud South Carolinian, residing in Anderson…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Barbara Rackes, SC Women in Leadership
March 26, 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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Entrepreneur Minute – Bob Moran, Beemok Sports and Entertainment
March 26, 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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Sage Automotive Interiors announces leadership transition
March 26, 2024
Sage Automotive Interiors, a leader in the automotive interior materials industry, has announced the appointment of Dan Russian as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Russian succeeds Chris Heard,…
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Countybank & Greenwood Capital introduce Women’s Leadership Award
March 26, 2024
Countybank and Greenwood Capital recently introduced the Hazel B. Allin Women’s Leadership Award and announced its first recipient, Laura Beth Brooks, Corporate Governance Manager for Countybank. Newly established in 2023,…
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Clemson’s College of Architecture launches new mentorship program to connect academics with professional practice
March 25, 2024
By Bill Bates The School of Architecture’s Bachelor of Arts in Architecture program is working to connect undergraduate architecture majors with architecture mentors through a new mentorship initiative for students,…
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K9 SAR Team with South Carolina Search & Rescue Dog Association achieves national certification with North American Police Work Dog Association
March 25, 2024
Team Dock, a K9 SAR team with the South Carolina Search & Rescue Dog Association (SCSARDA), a non-profit, all-volunteer professional search and rescue team dedicated to finding missing people with…
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Local nonprofit launches statewide literacy leader think tank
March 25, 2024
Turning Pages SC, a nonprofit that teaches adults to read better, has launched Literacy SC. This groundbreaking casual coalition unites decision-makers from various literacy programs across South Carolina. It’s key…
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Blundy announces bid for Solicitor
March 25, 2024
On Saturday, March 16, Beth Blundy, a trusted conservative prosecutor, officially filed as a Republican for the office of Solicitor of the Tenth Judicial Circuit. A graduate of the highly…
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Engenius receives Gold MarCom Award for work on the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) website
March 25, 2024
Engenius, a Greenville-based web design agency, received a 2023 Gold MarCom Award for the design and creation of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) website. NCEES,…
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Converse receives $1M to support adult learners, veteran services
March 25, 2024
Converse University will revitalize its long-standing program for adult learners and enhance its veteran services, all thanks to a partnership with Spartanburg Academic Movement’s newest philanthropic endeavor, Movement 2030. As one of…
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