Greenville Technical College President Keith Miller announces retirement plans
February 22, 2024
Yesterday, the Greenville Technical College Area Commission approved President Keith Miller’s plan to retire in July 2025. This approval sets into motion a national search process that will culminate in…
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One View, Two Civilizations
February 22, 2024
By Tom Poland On a November Saturday, I drove to the geographic heart of Georgia. The cool breath of autumn and a blue-sky day had pulled people outdoors. I…
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The Rock It! Co.’s Leah Stoudenmire named Woman of Influence
February 22, 2024
Founder and CEO of The Rock It! Co., Leah Stoudenmire, has been named to GSA Business Report’s 2024 Women of Influence list. GSA Business Report’s 2024 Women of Influence celebrates…
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McCrory Construction CEO Allen Amsler elected 2024 Board Chair for ABC Carolinas
February 22, 2024
Allen Amsler, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of South Carolina-based McCrory Construction, has been elected 2024 Board Chair of Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas). ABC Carolinas is…
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Addison Homes wins 2023 HBASC Pinnacle Award for Best Overall Green Building
February 22, 2024Addison Homes, a South Carolina home builder which specializes in building healthy, high-performance homes that emphasize increased comfort and durability, better indoor air quality, and ultra energy efficiency, has received…
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McCrory Construction CEO Allen Amsler elected 2024 Board Chair for ABC Carolinas
February 21, 2024
Allen Amsler, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Columbia-based McCrory Construction, has been elected 2024 Board Chair of Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas). ABC Carolinas is a…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation receives Platinum Seal of Transparency for the fourth consecutive year
February 21, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation proudly announces that they have earned the 2024 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid. Candid is a highly respected…
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E.A. Sween Company opens new production facility
February 21, 2024
Greenwood County’s industrial partner, E.A. Sween Company, officially opened their new production facility. The plant, located in the North Greenwood Industrial Park, will run two shifts per day, with plans…
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Antiwan Tate of My Brother’s Keeper-Spartanburg recognized with award
February 21, 2024
Mary Black Foundation has awarded Antiwan Tate the 2024 Dr. George Newby, Jr. Health Equity Leadership Award. The award honors the legacy of Dr. Newby by celebrating the work of…
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Medical University of South Carolina joins the Guardian Research Network
February 21, 2024
SPARTANBURG, SC – Guardian Research Network, Inc. (GRN) announced that the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) joined its nationwide consortium of healthcare organizations as the first academic medical center…
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SC Launch Inc. invests in Viatec, for a third time
February 21, 2024
South Carolina Research Authority announces its affiliate, SC Launch Inc.’s, third investment in Viatec. The Piedmont-based company provides ‘plug-and-play’ electronic power take-off systems that optimize energy efficiency and reduce diesel emissions and…
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ACL Airshop appoints Bernhard Kindelbacher as Chief Executive Officer
February 21, 2024
GREENVILLE, SC – ACL Airshop, a global leader in air cargo Unit Load Device (ULD) logistics solutions to over 200 airlines, air cargo carriers, and other transportation clients, announced the…
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Private lending industry veteran Stephan Leccese joins Lima One Capital’s senior management team
February 21, 2024
Lima One Capital, the nation’s premier lender for real estate investors, has added Stephan Leccese as Managing Director of Operations. In this newly created role, Leccese oversees core operational functions…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty announces annual award winners
February 21, 2024
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has honored its top Associates for 2024. Lisa Vogel was the Company-wide Top Producer as well as the Top Producer in the Clemson/Lakes…
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How to determine if you are a SC resident for tax purposes
February 21, 2024
What you need to know: You should file as a South Carolina resident if you intend to maintain the state as your permanent home, keep South Carolina as the center of…
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South Carolina Federal opens new financial center in Five Forks
February 21, 2024
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has opened its fourth financial center in the Greenville area at 2536 Woodruff Road in Simpsonville. The credit union’s Five Forks location features two teller…
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Greenville Technical College’s 360 Institute receives national award
February 21, 2024
The 360 Institute at Greenville Technical College received a national award and recognition as a Program of Promise by the National Organization for Student Success at the organization’s recent conference.…
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Alyssa Richardson, former Deputy Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Tim Scott, joins Wyche
February 20, 2024
Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with offices across South Carolina, announces that Alyssa Richardson, former Deputy Chief of Staff to Senator Tim Scott, has joined the firm as Of Counsel.…
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BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina Foundation grants funds to the Greenville Tech Foundation for the Dental Hygiene program
February 20, 2024
The Greenville Tech Foundation announced that the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation has awarded grants to support the Dental Hygiene program and its clinic at Greenville Technical College. To…
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SCbio announces accelerator program for emerging life science companies, SCbioDrive
February 20, 2024
SCbio, in partnership with MassBio, recently announced its new accelerator program, SCbioDrive, designed to advance emerging companies through expert business curricula, industry guidance and mentorship. A biannual program, SCbioDrive will…
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Wagner Wealth Management ‘s Osgood named to 2024 Women of Influence
February 20, 2024
Jennifer Osgood, the President of Wagner Wealth Management, has been named to GSA Business Report’s 2024 Women of Influence list. A Clemson University alum, Osgood is a licensed Wealth Advisor…
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Countybank Foundation donates $25,000 to Self Regional Healthcare Foundation
February 20, 2024The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $25,000 to Self Regional Healthcare Foundation. This most recent donation will go toward supporting Self Regional Healthcare Foundation’s…
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R&R Resolute Staffing’s new Director of Recruiting Operations looks to set a higher standard in the staffing industry
February 20, 2024
R & R Resolute Staffing Firm (R&R), a woman-owned employment agency focused on contract, contract-to-permanent, & direct hire positions, appoints Rebekah Mintz as the Director of Recruiting Operations. Mintz will…
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We Are Sharing Hope SC celebrates a milestone year in 2023
February 20, 2024
We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC), South Carolina’s nonprofit organ and tissue recovery service, reflects on their 2023 unprecedented milestones and growth, showcasing the exceptional generosity of the South Carolinian community.…
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Countybank, Greenwood Capital donate $1,500 to MODELS Academy
February 19, 2024
Officials from Countybank and Greenwood Capital Associates visited Piedmont Technical College’s Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood on Jan. 18, 2024, to present a donation of $1,500 to the college’s special initiative, MODELS…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Brice Smith, InvestiNet
February 19, 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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Bill Rhodes earns NAR Designation in Senior Real Estate
February 19, 2024
Bill Rhodes with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS has earned the nationally recognized Seniors Real Estate Specialist® designation from the SRES® Council of the National Association of REALTORS®.…
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Presbyterian College earns Center of Excellence grant to fund tutoring program in public schools
February 19, 2024
Presbyterian College has earned a three-year Centers of Excellence grant from the S.C. Commission on Higher Education to establish a program that puts college education majors in public school classrooms to…
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President and First Lady surprised with complementing endowments that honor remarkable Decade of Success with the University
February 19, 2024
Family and friends of Clemson University President Jim Clements and First Lady Beth Clements surprised them with the announcement of a pair of endowments, together worth more than $1.4 million, created in their honor…
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Dipple Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air announces Winter Specials and Best of the Upstate nominations
February 19, 2024
Dipple Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air, a trusted provider of comprehensive home services in the Carolinas, announced its Winter Specials and participation in the Best of the Upstate nominations. As…
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Wagner Wealth Management’s Turlington named to Forty Under 40
February 19, 2024
Hayden Turlington, a wealth advisor with Wagner Wealth Management, has been named to GSA Business Reports Forty Under 40 list for 2024. GSA Business Report’s Forty Under 40 celebrates the…
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Haynie-Sirrine Neighborhood plan: public meeting set for Tuesday, Feb. 20
February 19, 2024
The City of Greenville is partnering with the Haynie-Sirrine Neighborhood Association and community stakeholders to update the 2002 Haynie-Sirrine Neighborhood Master Plan and replace the existing Planned Development (PD) zoning…
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Bon Secours now offering PSMA imaging for prostate cancer
February 16, 2024
New Technology Helps with Treatment Decisions Bon Secours St. Francis is now offering Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA) imaging to help treat prostate cancer, the most common form of cancer…
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VentureSouth celebrates 10 years & announces 2023 results
February 16, 2024
VentureSouth, the Southeast’s largest early-stage investment organization, is thrilled to announce its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of an unwavering commitment to “make money, have fun, and do good.” VentureSouth began…
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Annual SC tourism conference celebrates industry success with Gov. McMaster and previews 2024 marketing strategies
February 16, 2024
More than 350 tourism industry leaders from across the state gathered for the 59th annual South Carolina Governor’s Conference on Tourism & Travel on Hilton Head Island at the Westin Resort &…
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Gallivan White Boyd welcomes attorney Charles S. Verdin IV
February 15, 2024
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced that Charles S. Verdin IV has joined the firm as a partner in its Greenville office. Charles S. Verdin, IV has been practicing for almost…
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Duke Energy celebrates Black History Month with $75,000 in grants supporting community and cultural programs in South Carolina
February 15, 2024
Funding will go to enrichment, mentoring and family skills programs in African American communities In recognition of Black History Month, the Duke Energy Foundation has provided $75,000 in grants to…
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Avelo Airlines adds new nonstop service to Manchester-Boston and Rochester
February 15, 2024
Avelo Airlines is expanding its footprint at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) with the addition of two new routes. The airline announced today that it will add new nonstop flights to…
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Sustain SC welcomes new CEO, Leslie Skardon
February 15, 2024
The Board of Directors of Sustain SC, a nonprofit organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, is excited to announce the appointment of Leslie…
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EnerSys intends to expand its presence in South Carolina with new operations in Greenville County
February 15, 2024
EnerSys (NYSE:ENS), a global leader in energy storage systems and solutions, has announced it plans to expand in South Carolina with the establishment of new operations in Greenville County. This…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Meghan Riordan joins Project Host Board of Directors
February 15, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Meghan Riordan was recently selected to serve on the Board of Directors for Project Host, a local nonprofit fighting food insecurity in the Greenville…
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Grace Herlong Loveless named one of GSA Business’s Forty Under 40
February 15, 2024
Grace Herlong Loveless has been named one of GSA Business Report’s Forty Under 40. GSA Business Report’s Forty Under 40 annually celebrates the success and community involvement of 40 professionals…
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EnerSys intends to grow South Carolina footprint by establishing new operations in Greenville County
February 15, 2024
$500 million investment has the potential to create 500 new jobs EnerSys (NYSE:ENS), a global leader in energy storage systems and solutions, announced it plans to grow the company’s South…
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Honor Your SHEro
February 14, 2024
Each year, Greenville Women Giving (GWG) organizes a SHEro campaign that gives people an opportunity to honor women who have made a difference in their life. Naming a SHEro requires…
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The Luck Of The Draw
February 14, 2024
By Tom Poland December 1, 1969, was no ordinary Monday. It was a day when your birthday was your destiny. In Athens, Georgia’s Benton Apartments my roommates and I…
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Reedy River Landscapes takes Upstate high-end landscaping to a new level
February 14, 2024Nestled in the heart of Upstate South Carolina, Reedy River Landscapes is rapidly setting the standard for high-end landscape design, offering an unparalleled blend of aesthetic beauty and sustainable innovation.…
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S.C. Arts Commission announces seven emerging artist grantees
February 14, 2024
Seven artists establishing themselves in their artistic pursuits will benefit from the South Carolina Arts Commission Emerging Artists program, receiving a project-based grant and career mentoring. The SCAC defines emerging…
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Big Changes for SC7 Expedition 2024
February 14, 2024Spring start date instead of Summer and a three-day resiliency conference in May W. Thomas Smith Jr. PLANS FOR THIS YEAR’S SOUTH CAROLINA 7 (SC7) expedition are in full swing…
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S.C. Arts Commission board designates state’s 10th cultural district in Hartsville
February 14, 2024
The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing that its board of commissioners enthusiastically designated the 10th South Carolina Cultural District in the city of Hartsville by a unanimous vote. The…
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Clara Ruth West and Carson Burgess join Colliers’ marketing team in Spartanburg
February 13, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina announced Clara Ruth West and Carson Burgess have joined its marketing team in the Spartanburg office, working with the firm’s industrial, retail and general commercial brokerage…
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