CBSHS receives funding to elevate opioid use disorder treatment programs in rural communities
March 12, 2024
Researchers in the Clemson University College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences (CBSHS) have received $5.5 million from the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Institute on Drug Abuse to…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Nate Lamb, Simple Start LLC
March 12, 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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Medicinal Whiskey Charity is hosting a Kentucky Derby Party
March 12, 2024
Benefiting Clement’s Kindness Fund for the Children and Prisma Health Children’s Hospital BI-LO Charities Children’s Cancer Center Medicinal Whiskey Charity is hosting a Kentucky Derby Party on Saturday, May 4,…
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Potential economic impact of professional licensures for lawfully present workforce to be unveiled at March 25 event
March 12, 2024
GREENVILLE, SC – A report authored by Clemson University researchers that explores the economic impact of allowing lawfully present workers to receive occupational and professional licenses in various sectors will…
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Consumer Price Index summary for February 2024
March 12, 2024
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4 percent in February on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.3 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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ShalomFest coming back after a four-year hiatus
March 12, 2024
Returning for its 12th year following a four-year hiatus, the Upstate SC Jewish Festival event will be happening on April 7. ShalomFest will feature choir performances, Israeli dancing demonstrations, exhibits…
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Compass of Carolina announces 2024 Board of Directors
March 12, 2024It is with much gratitude that we announce the Compass of Carolina’s 2024 Board Officers and Directors: John Riddle (ELLIOTT DAVIS) as Chairman, Heather Volz (FIDELITY BANK) as Vice-Chairwoman, James…
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Spartanburg Community College announces new School of Education
March 12, 2024
In a move to address the growing demand for qualified educators in the Upstate, Spartanburg Community College (SCC) proudly announces the creation of its new School of Education. This dedicated…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces 2023 Top Producers & Walter M. Keenan Award recipients
March 12, 2024
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina is pleased to announce the commercial real estate firm’s brokerage awards for 2023, presented at the company’s…
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Colliers Report: Growth continues to spread and create rental rate growth opportunities
March 12, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2023 Greenville-Spartanburg Retail Growth continues to spread and create rental rate growth opportunities Market Highlights Greenville-Spartanburg has experienced a spike in…
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LCK Report: SC construction remains strong despite nationwide market trends
March 12, 2024
Year-End 2023 South Carolina Construction Trends Report SC construction remains strong despite nationwide market trends Key Takeaways: 2023 year-end construction starts reflect the impacts of large-scale investment announcements and resulting…
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LCK promotes Doug Vincent to Senior Project Manager
March 12, 2024
LCK, the project management partner of Colliers | South Carolina, is pleased to announce Doug Vincent’s promotion to Senior Project Manager. Vincent has been part of the LCK upstate team…
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Crawford snags seven American Advertising Awards
March 12, 2024
Crawford, a full-service marketing and communications agency, snared seven silver awards at this weekend’s American Advertising Federation (AAF) Advertising Awards in Greenville, S.C. The “Addy” Awards recognize creative excellence and…
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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $38.4 million in South Carolina to expand affordable, reliable, clean power in Rural Communities through investing in America agenda
March 11, 2024
South Carolina Electric Infrastructure Award Will Reduce Electricity Costs for Over 194,000 Rural Consumers in Upstate South Carolina As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, George W. Hicks,…
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PTC Foundation ‘Spring Forward’ 5K Run/Walk set for March 23
March 11, 2024
The Piedmont Technical College Foundation is preparing to hold its third annual Spring Forward for Student Success 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, March 23, 2024, on a USA Track and Field-certified…
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Invitation-Only Golf Club featuring championship course under development near Simpsonville
March 11, 2024Experienced Team Creating Unparalleled Experience for Golf Enthusiasts An experienced team with more than a century of combined success crafting and marketing exceptional golf courses is creating an invitation-only private…
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South Carolina ETV to host International Public Television Conference in Charleston
March 11, 2024
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) will host the 2024 International Public Television (INPUT) Conference in Charleston May 5-9, 2024. This annual, weeklong conference is the only international conference that focuses specifically…
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Lauren Buckland joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville as Vice President of Sales, Broker-In-Charge
March 11, 2024
Lauren Buckland, an experienced luxury real estate broker and former director of sales has joined Coldwell Banker Caine as Vice President of Sales, Broker-In-Charge for the Greenville office, enhancing the…
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ALINE wins at AAF Greenville’s American Advertising Awards
March 11, 2024
ALINE took home four awards at AAF Greenville’s American Advertising Awards gala on Saturday, March 9 in Greenville, SC. ALINE’s work for Movement 2030 was recognized with three American Advertising…
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Raymond James welcomes Parks Schoen
March 11, 2024
Parks Schoen recently joined the Schoen Capital Group of Raymond James as a Financial Advisor. “I am pleased to welcome Parks to the Raymond James family,” said Complex Manager Brian…
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WCFIBER and Upcountry Fiber to bring broadband internet to nearly 13,000 in underserved areas of Anderson County
March 11, 2024
Underserved areas of Anderson County will soon have access to broadband internet through internet service providers WCFIBER, a wholly-owned subsidiary of West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative (WCTEL), and Upcountry Fiber,…
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CDS promotes Brooke Schmidt to Director of Family Programs
March 11, 2024
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) is excited to announce the promotion of Brooke Schmidt as their new Director of Family Programs. In her new role, Schmidt will lead their…
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Greenville Jewish Federation participates in Advocacy Day
March 11, 2024
Leadership of the Greenville Jewish Federation took part in a day of advocacy in Columbia at the State House on March 6th. Rep. Beth Bernstein read a pro-Israel resolution, condemning…
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Affordable Upstate honored by Greenville Chamber of Commerce
March 11, 2024
Leadership programs are designed to engage people in the concept of creating positive change in their communities. Two members of Leadership Greenville’s 2016 class took the concept and ran with…
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GSP honored as Best Small Airport in North America by Customers in 2023
March 11, 2024
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) continues its legacy of excellence, securing top honors in the Airport Council International’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ) awards. This marks the second consecutive year that GSP…
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Graham announces highlights of South Carolina projects in the first FY 2024 spending package
March 11, 2024
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) announced that multiple projects across South Carolina will receive funding as a part of the first Fiscal Year 2024 spending package. Graham made these…
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SCDOA and IMPH honored with 2023 South Carolina Notable State Documents Award
March 10, 2024
The South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA) in partnership with the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) was announced as a winner of the 2023 South Carolina…
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New agent added to Expert Real Estate Team
March 7, 2024
Meet Expert Real Estate Team’s newest agent, Valorie Wead. Valorie has been in the Upstate real estate industry for almost 18 years. She was raised in the area and knows…
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Filmmakers to guide Reedy Reels breakout sessions
March 7, 2024
Two experienced filmmakers will be leading breakout sessions as part of this year’s Piedmont Natural Gas Presents Reedy Reels: The Greenville Film Festival. One of the hallmarks of Reedy Reels…
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GreenWood, Inc. earns bronze medal sustainability rating through EcoVadis
March 7, 2024
GreenWood, Inc., an industrial maintenance, operations, and construction solutions provider, announces the receipt of the EcoVadis sustainability bronze medal and certificate. EcoVadis is the world’s largest provider of business sustainability…
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Countybank Foundation donates $5,000 to Anderson Interfaith Ministries
March 7, 2024
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $5,000 to Anderson Interfaith Ministries (AIM), a non-profit organization that meets the needs of under-resourced individuals and families…
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Matica Group establishing first North American manufacturing operations in Spartanburg County
March 7, 2024
Matica Group (Matica), a global identity and payment solutions provider, announced it is establishing its first North American manufacturing operation in Spartanburg County. The company’s $2 million investment will create…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points returns to Columbia, South Carolina on Saturday, March 16
March 7, 2024
St. Pat’s in Five Points, South Carolina’s largest one-day festival, returns on Saturday, March 16, from 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. for the 42nd event in Columbia, S.C. The festivities kick off…
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Bring Back Honest-To-Goodness Screen Doors
March 7, 2024
By Tom Poland With winter knock, knock, knocking on their door, people are thinking of storm doors and weather stripping. Well, drafty old screen doors occupy my mind. Recent…
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Mike Fortner announces candidacy for Sheriff of Greenville County
March 7, 2024
Retired Deputy Sheriff Mike Fortner, owner of Aurora Farms Event Venue and Oak View Inn in Taylors, SC, is announcing his candidacy for Sheriff of Greenville County, SC. A family…
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Kevin Bishop announces bid for Congress
March 7, 2024Kevin Bishop, a resident of Easley and Pickens County for the past 25 years, today announced he will run for Congress in South Carolina’s Third Congressional District. Bishop recently retired…
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Wallick Investments now offers holistic financial planning
March 6, 2024
South Carolina-based RIA firm Wallick Investments, LLC announced the addition of a new financial planning service line to complement its long-standing investment advisory and portfolio management services. This new service…
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9Round Kickboxing expands reach with acquisition of iLoveKickboxing
March 6, 2024
9Round Kickboxing Fitness, the world’s largest kickboxing franchise, announced its recent acquisition of iLoveKickboxing (ILKB), a kickboxing fitness franchise. This move positions 9Round as the sole proprietor of all 56…
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New section of Sliding Rock Trail open
March 6, 2024A new section of the Sliding Rock Trail opened in the Nicholtown community, providing hikers and mountain bikers with an additional 1.5 miles of natural-surface trail. Trail users now can…
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Hughes Agency welcomes two new team members
March 5, 2024
Hughes Agency, a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising and event management firm, welcomed Angie Jelley as media/buyer planner and Moriah Fair as senior events manager. With more than 10 years…
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Eric Monteiro joins OTO Development as Corporate Director of Marketing & Digital Strategies
March 5, 2024
Eric Monteiro has joined OTO Development as Corporate Director of Marketing & Digital Strategies, bringing more than 20 years of experience, including significant time in the hospitality sector. OTO Development,…
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Dynamic Fluid Components expanding operations in Oconee County
March 5, 2024
$4.8 million investment will create 10 new jobs Dynamic Fluid Components, a wholesale distributor of fluid power products, today announced it is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The company’s…
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Amanda Herlihy named GSA Business Report’s 2024 Women of Influence honoree
March 5, 2024
Amanda Herlihy, executive director of the SC Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities Foundation, was named a 2024 Woman of Influence by GSA Business Report. This honor is bestowed…
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Regina Carter joins the Anderson office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
March 5, 2024
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Regina Carter has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. Regina has over twenty consecutive years of successfully guiding…
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Eric Dye joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
March 5, 2024
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Eric Dye has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Originally from Charleston, South Carolina, Eric graduated from The…
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Greenville Technical College rebrands to reflect progress
March 5, 2024
Greenville Technical College (GTC) has rebranded to align the college’s image with its transformation of buildings and campuses, infrastructure, education, and opportunities. Rebranding aims to ensure that the college captures…
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Emmanuel’s Hammer to host the 2024 Annual Builder’s Breakfast
March 5, 2024
Emmanuel’s Hammer, a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing home rehabilitation services for under-resourced homeowners, will host their annual Builder’s Breakfast on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 7:00 AM. The event and…
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Colliers brokers receive prestigious Everest Award for top performance nationwide
March 5, 2024
Colliers brokers Garrett Scott, SIOR, John Montgomery, SIOR, Brockton Hall, SIOR and Chuck Salley, SIOR have been awarded Colliers USA’s prestigious Everest Award for top production in 2023. The Everest…
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Ten at the Top welcomes new board Mmembers
March 4, 2024
Ten at the Top announced the addition of twelve new board members for the 2024-2025 term. The new members participated in the TATT New Board Member orientation session that was…
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YMCA of Greenville announces 2024 Annual Campaign goal, continuing its impact in the community
March 4, 2024
YMCA of Greenville announces 2024 Annual Campaign goal, continuing its impact in the community YMCA of Greenville announced its 2024 Annual Campaign goal of $1.44 million to help improve the…
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