Bon Secours opens new medical center in Fountain Inn
January 16, 2024
New Facility Expands Health Care Access in Southern Greenville County Bon Secours St. Francis Health System held a ribbon cutting and blessing event to celebrate the opening of its newest…
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Fairway Subaru joins Make-A-Wish South Carolina as the Trailblaze Challenge presenting sponsor
January 15, 2024
Hope can radically change the narrative in a child’s battle against a critical illness. Subaru Loves to Care® and understands the power of hope. So, this year Fairway Subaru has…
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Matt McClelland joins OTO Development as Chief Operating Officer
January 13, 2024
Matt McClelland has joined OTO Development as chief operating officer, bringing a dynamic depth and breadth of operations experience to the hotelier’s C-suite. He replaces former COO David Ward, who…
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Lander University announces plans for 2024 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend
January 12, 2024
Lander University’s 2024 Homecoming Week and Alumni Reunion Weekend, scheduled Feb. 5 – 10, will send students, alumni and friends traveling back in time with the theme, “Celebrating the Spirit…
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Art Opens Doors creates opportunity for Greenville elementary students to build a more inclusive and vibrant community through art making
January 12, 2024Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) announced the launch of Art Opens Doors, a community art project developed by the Open Doors team of the Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) Upstate…
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Habitat Laurens to “Rock The Block” this January
January 12, 2024
Cypress Street in the Lydia Mills neighborhood will get a transformation this month led by Habitat for Humanity of Laurens County. Habitat Laurens will be holding a “Rock The Block”…
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Northwestern Mutual expands footprint, opens third Upstate office near Simpsonville and Mauldin communities
January 11, 2024
Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial security company, announced the opening of a third Upstate office to meet the growth of the firm and serve the growing population of Greenville County.…
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$9.22 billion announced capital investment on the heels of a record-setting 2022
January 11, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) released its 2023 industry recruitment results which reflect sustained economic activity. From January to December 2023, the state announced total capital investment…
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Colliers Report: Vacancy decreases and activity is expected to increase
January 11, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2023 Greenville-Spartanburg Office Market Highlights The lack of new construction is anticipated to lead to a decrease in vacancy rates for Class…
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Colliers elects David M. Feild as its President; John W. Folsom continues as CEO and Chairman
January 11, 2024
Colliers International South Carolina, Inc. Board of Directors recently announced leadership changes as it elected David M. Feild, CCIM, as its President. John W. Folsom, who has led the company…
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3’s relaunches “The Grubhouse,” cutting-edge golf, food and drink built with fun in mind
January 11, 2024
The Grubhouse at Greenville’s lighted, 12-hole par-3 course is the ultimate chill destination for “holesome” golf entertainment 3’s, the innovative new concept in golf entertainment that combines accessible par-3 golf…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty leaders named to local and state real estate boards
January 11, 2024
Several Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s leadership team members have been named to statewide boards overseeing the real estate industry, and a valued Associate has been named to a local…
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Habitat Greenville gets $100,000 donation from Publix
January 11, 2024
Publix Super Market Charities continued its long-standing support of Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County Wednesday, this time with a check for $100,000. The funds will support Habitat Greenville Women’s…
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South Carolina Federal now accepting applications for $45,000 in scholarships
January 11, 2024
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is now accepting applications for its 14th annual scholarship program. The credit union will award $45,000 to nine students attending a traditional or technical college…
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First Reliance Bank founder’s father leaves a legacy
January 11, 2024
Freddie Saunders, 86, of Florence, South Carolina, died peacefully on January 9, 2024, at the McLeod Health Hospice Care. Freddie was born in Sumter, South Carolina, on May 24, 1937,…
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Milliken & Company announces Milliken Honors recipients
January 10, 2024
Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company recognized 156 associates during the seventh annual Milliken Honors awards on January 9. Celebrating exceptional associates and teams who rose to the challenge and…
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Endeavor coworking community welcomes new All Access members
January 10, 2024
Endeavor, the coworking and office space community in downtown Greenville’s ONE tower, announced two new All Access members: Rachael Reece, founder and chief executive officer of Ignite Engagement; and Sean…
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Kamber Parker Bowden of the YoPro Know to speak at Women Confidence Builders this month
January 10, 2024
The YoPro Know’s Kamber Parker Bowden will be one of the speakers at the Women’s Confidence Builders event on January 25. Bowden started The YoPro Know in 2018, and went…
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Coastal Kingdom Season 4 premieres on SCETV, exploring Lowcountry wildlife
January 10, 2024
The half-hour nature series Coastal Kingdom has returned for Season 4 on South Carolina ETV. Host Tony Mills, a naturalist and educator with the Spring Island Trust in Beaufort County, and cinematographer…
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Special veterans program with Stacy Pearsall at Upcountry History Museum
January 10, 2024
On Saturday, January 13, 2024, Stacy Pearsall, one of America’s most decorated female combat photographers, will lead a panel discussion at the Upcountry History Museum with fellow Veterans as they…
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McNeil Epps, CCIM, SIOR achieves SIOR designation from Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®
January 10, 2024
McNeil Epps, CCIM, SIOR, Senior Associate with NAI Earle Furman, has earned the SIOR office designation awarded by the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®. SIOR is the world’s premier…
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Workplace Friends Best Come Naturally
January 10, 2024
By Tom Poland I stumbled across an old magazine feature of mine and it made me recall stops I’d made along that long, winding road called “Career.” Some memories…
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City awarded Silver Palmetto for inclusion work
January 10, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) announced the City of Greenville as its 2023 winner of the agency’s Silver Palmetto Award. “We are fortunate because the…
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Council preserves open space as Greenville grows
January 10, 2024
In keeping with its priorities, City Council unanimously approved the purchase of 2.5 acres of vacant land located along East Faris Road, to preserve it as open space. Located near…
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Greenlink announces 2024 Citizens Transit Academy class
January 10, 2024
On Tuesday, January 9, Greenlink welcomed 14 participants to its sixth annual Citizens Transit Academy. The free, six-week program offers Greenville County residents a unique opportunity to learn about public…
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Anderson 3’s Tripp Bouknight installed as SCSBA Region 11 director
January 10, 2024
Tripp Bouknight, Area Two representative of the Anderson School District Three (Anderson 3) Board of Trustees, was installed as Region 11 director of the South Carolina School Board Association’s (SCSBA)…
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SCDE seeks summer food program partners
January 10, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is looking for partners to assist with providing meals to children this summer. The Summer Break Café is a summer food service program…
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The Capital Corporation advises Current Tools, Inc. on its partnership with LFM Capital
January 10, 2024
The Capital Corporation announced the partnership between Current Tools, Inc. (headquartered in Wellford, South Carolina) with LFM Capital (headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee). Current Tools is a leading manufacturer of industrial…
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Local entrepreneur authors second business book to aid small business owners
January 9, 2024
Serial entrepreneur and small business owner Trevor Gordon has released his second business book entitled Accessible Small Business Ownership – There is more than one way to have it as…
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Greenwood Pathway House receives national Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Award
January 9, 2024
Greenwood Pathway House is receiving $30,000 as a Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards recipient. The award, presented during a news conference at Chick-fil-A in Greenwood, is part of a national program…
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Frank Julian joins the Augusta Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
January 9, 2024
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Frank Julian has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. A seasoned real estate professional, Frank brings a…
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Countybank’s Patrice Freeman & John Moore receive officer appointments
January 9, 2024
Countybank announced that Patrice Freeman and John Moore have been appointed Banking Officers by the Countybank Board of Directors. Freeman, Customer Relations Manager, joined Countybank in 2018 and is responsible…
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ScanSource announces new sales leader for Intelisys
January 9, 2024
ScanSource, Inc., a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, today announced the promotion of Robert (Bob) Farbak to Senior Vice President of Sales for Intelisys. In this role,…
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Lima One Capital predicts stable housing prices and increased transaction volume in 2024
January 9, 2024
Lima One Capital unveiled its 2004 Housing Outlook today. The 26-page document predicts a more stable housing market than that of the previous 12 months. “The 2023 Housing Market tested…
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Events at Judson Mill to debut Bubbly Side Up! A Brunch Festival
January 9, 2024
Events at Judson Mill will be hosting a scrumptious afternoon will be filled with an array of sweet and savory brunch bites from the area’s best restaurants, flowing mimosas, bold…
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Former Lieutenant Governor André Bauer joins Broadstreet as Senior Advisor
January 9, 2024
Broadstreet, Inc., a Greenville-based private equity firm, proudly announces the addition of former Lieutenant Governor and State of South Carolina legislator, André Bauer, as senior advisor to its team. In…
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Carolina Handling approved as DOD SkillBridge partner
January 9, 2024
Carolina Handling has been approved by the U.S. Department of Defense as a DOD SkillBridge Authorized Organization to provide job training opportunities for military service members transitioning to the civilian…
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Habitat Greenville launching 12th CEO Build this Month with panel discussion on affordable housing
January 9, 2024
A panel discussion focusing on the challenges of affordable housing both locally and abroad will serve as the kick-off for the 2024 Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County CEO Build.…
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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
January 9, 2024
Efferent Labs and Lucie Medical were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. EHG South received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching and access to SCRA’s Startup…
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Clemson University professor leads global effort to transform power grids
January 8, 2024
Rajendra Singh of Clemson University is on a mission to revolutionize how electricity is generated and delivered — a transformation that he said is imperative if humanity is to wean…
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Matching gift challenge for the Center for Developmental Services
January 8, 2024
Dr. William “Bill” Schmidt, founder and Emeritus board member of the Center for Developmental Services (CDS), along with his wife, Jean, are challenging the community to support CDS. All gifts…
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R.T.C. Inc. joins the MCA family
January 8, 2024
SPARTANBURG, SC – Mobile Communications America, Inc., the leading provider of wireless communication solutions that enhance the safety, security, and operating efficiency of workplaces today, announces the acquisition of R.T.C.,…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty honors top Associates
January 8, 2024
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has honored its top Associates for December of 2023. In the Greenville office, the top Associates for transactions closed for buyer clients were…
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Hughes Agency welcomes Teresa Buzzoni as account executive
January 8, 2024
Hughes Agency, a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising and event management firm, announced the addition of Teresa Buzzoni as account executive. Buzzoni supports account management and the execution of client…
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Marketing Minute Video: How to Successfully Engage with Stakeholders
January 8, 2024
Marketing Minute by Morgan Grimes, NP Strategy Virtual technology allows us to cast a wide net, but nothing beats establishing a real connection in person. This week’s video provides tips…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd elects four new Shareholders
January 4, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Sterling Moose Busbee, Guy M. Dabbs IV, Ronald T. Scott and Cameo Joseph-McCollum have been elected as Shareholders in the firm. Charleston Sterling…
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Award winning social media strategist joins NP Strategy
January 4, 2024
Ryal Curtis to Lead Social Media Team as Senior Director NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance, will launch a robust expansion of its…
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Countybank successfully completes swipe to donate campaign
January 4, 2024
Countybank announced that it has successfully completed its fourth annual swipe to donate campaign that occurred throughout December 2023. “We could not be more thankful to our customers for consistently…
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Recovery Centers of America shares Dry January tips toward a healthy 2024
January 4, 2024
Recovery Centers of America (RCA), a healthcare network of premier substance use disorder treatment facilities, shared practical tips to help anyone focused on living and learning from Dry January, the…
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The Greenville Jewish Federation is hosting three events in January to highlight cooking and heritage
January 4, 2024
The Greenville Jewish Federation is hosting three events this month that highlight the way Jewish traditions have helped shape southern cooking for generations. A new cookbook by Rachel Gordon Barnett…
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