Honoring our military veterans in S.C.
November 3, 2023How a Greenville-area elementary school is celebrating Veterans Month By W. Thomas Smith Jr. MY COUSIN MARSHA JONES BRAGA never fails to warm my soul. Decades ago when I was…
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Sender Esquivel joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 3, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Sender Esquivel has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Sender’s path to real estate began with his parents,…
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Coming Full Circle
November 2, 2023
By Tom Poland I felt like I’d been tied to the whipping post. I was as low as the proverbial snake’s belly. May 30 a tornado destroyed my Athens,…
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Golden Career Strategies offering special Veterans Day gift
November 2, 2023
In honor of Veterans Day, Greenville-based Golden Career Strategies (GCS) is offering a complimentary Stress and Well-Being Assessment to veterans who call or register online. This special offer ($100 value)…
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Charee McConchie joins the Augusta Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
November 2, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Charee McConchie has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. Charee is a third-generation native of Greenville allowing…
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Crawford wins four platinum and four gold MarCom Awards
November 2, 2023
Crawford, a full-service strategic marketing agency, is honored to announce its remarkable achievement at the 2023 MarCom Awards, where the agency won nine awards. The MarCom Awards, which celebrate excellence…
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Alchemy Comedy to present 10th Annual New South Comedy Festival
November 2, 2023
Alchemy Comedy Theater announced the return of the longest-running improv festival in the Southeast with the 10th Annual New South Comedy Festival. Slated to run for ten days, from 11/2…
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Revolutionary Times Market on Nov. 18 offers Colonial-themed experience
November 2, 2023
GREENWOOD, SC – As part of the upcoming America250 celebration in 2026, the Issaqueena Chapter, NSDAR will hold a Revolutionary Times Market and Fair on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 10…
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GHF announces 88-unit, all-affordable, The Riley at Overbrook
November 2, 2023The Greenville Housing Fund, Schaumber Development, and Douglas Development broke ground Wednesday on an 88-unit apartment community that will be affordable to renters earning less than 60% of the area’s…
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Habitat Greenville dedicates 2023 Arena Build Home
November 2, 2023
Gwendolyn Smith is back home, literally and figuratively. A retired medical secretary, Smith grew up in the Nicholtown community mostly in apartments just a few hundred feet from her new…
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24/7 Christmas music launches on magic 106.3 in Greenville
November 2, 2023
Audacy announced that Magic 106.3 (WSPA-FM) the Upstate’s uncontested, true adult contemporary station, has switched to an all-holiday music format, powered by Crumbl Cookies, the Upcountry History Museum, Upstate Holiday…
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Duke Energy kicks off monthlong campaign providing nearly $400,000 to help fight hunger in South Carolina this holiday season
November 2, 2023
Funds will support more than 60 feeding programs throughout November Effort will spotlight organizations that work to reduce lack of consistent healthy meals across the state There’s a nip in…
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East Coast Wings + Grill opens new location in Clemson
November 2, 2023
Sights Set on Continued Expansion in Southeast East Coast Wings + Grill (ECW+G), a full-service and family-dining restaurant renowned for its variety of buffalo wing sauces and heat indexes, announced…
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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with thoughtful programming on SCETV
November 2, 2023
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) is proud to present programming that honors the rich history, culture and contributions of Indigenous peoples. Throughout November, viewers can explore a diverse range of content…
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LEAD Upstate’s generous contribution to K9 Teams: Funds presentation for two departments
November 2, 2023
On Wednesday, October 25th, LEAD Upstate, a community organization dedicated to supporting law enforcement personnel in Greenville County, marked the conclusion of its 9th year of heartfelt appreciation and support.…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized as a 2024 “Best Law Firm” by Best Lawyers®
November 2, 2023
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. has been named a top-tier firm by Best Lawyers® in its 2024 “Best Law Firms” rankings for the 14th consecutive year. The firm earned a national…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis urges South Carolinians impacted by ACI Worldwide unauthorized consumer transfers to act before Nov. 13 deadline
November 2, 2023
More than 7,500 eligible to receive restitution for unauthorized financial exposure. State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is urging South Carolina consumers impacted by a 2021 testing error that involved ACI Payments,…
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Colliers Industrial Report: Waves of deliveries continue across the state
November 2, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2023 South Carolina Industrial Market Highlights The construction pipeline across the state yielded another quarter with large amounts of deliveries and absorption.…
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Colliers assists Gallivan White & Boyd in the renewal of its headquarters in Downtown Greenville
November 1, 2023
Office brokerage team in Greenville continues long-standing relationship with Gallivan White & Boyd after years of completed real estate deals across the Carolinas Colliers office brokerage team members Bailey Tollison,…
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Willis Cantey elected chair of SCICU Board of Trustees
October 31, 2023
Willis Cantey, a Charleston business and civic leader, was elected board chair by the trustees of the S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) at their October 10 board meeting, hosted…
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Merle Norman Cosmetics opens in Aston Properties’ Verdae Village
October 31, 2023
Granddaughter of Greenville’s first Merle Norman franchise owner carries on family legacy Merle Norman Cosmetics, an international cosmetic company specializing in skin care, personal care, and makeup products, is pleased…
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Upcountry History Museum showcases holiday classic with behind-the-scenes close-ups
October 31, 2023
It’s a holiday classic that almost didn’t make it from book to screen but for a friendship forged during World War II. In its Southeastern debut, “A Very Grinchy Christmas,”…
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GE Vernova helps ignite STEM dreams with $710,000 commitment to Clemson University
October 31, 2023GE Vernova has solidified its commitment to nurturing STEM talent with a new pledge of $710,000 over the next two academic years to fund three Clemson University initiatives aimed at…
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GE Vernova helps ignite STEM dreams with $710,000 commitment to Clemson University
October 31, 2023
GE Vernova has solidified its commitment to nurturing STEM talent with a new pledge of $710,000 over the next two academic years to fund three Clemson University initiatives aimed at…
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Well Walkers dates announced for November
October 31, 2023
Program offers community temperature-controlled space for exercise Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and the Bon Secours Wellness Arena announced November dates for their Well Walkers program. While walking outside…
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Greyrock Accounting promotes Elizabeth Campbell to Shareholder
October 31, 2023
Greyrock Accounting announced the promotion of Elizabeth Campbell from Senior Director of Tax Services to Shareholder. Campbell is a registered CPA who earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting…
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Making payments to the SCDOR now easier than ever thanks to QR code enhancement
October 31, 2023
What you need to know: The SCDOR has added QR codes to all notices that include a payment voucher to make paying your tax bill easier than ever. The QR…
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Fireforge Crafted Beer co-founders Brian and Nicole Cendrowski to speak at Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails November 16th
October 31, 2023
Endeavor, the coworking and office space community in downtown Greenville’s ONE tower, announces that Brian and Nicole Cendrowski, co-owners of Fireforge Crafted Beer will speak at its final Collaborators &…
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Reid Sherard named to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2023 Family Law Power List
October 31, 2023
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Reid Sherard was named to the South Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2023 Family Law Power List. The statewide publication only recognized seven attorneys in South…
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Charles Hayes joins the midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
October 31, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Charles “Chuck” Hayes has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Charles was born and raised in the foothills…
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New behavioral and mental health guide for Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union Counties released
October 31, 2023
United Way of the Piedmont (UWP) announces the release of an updated guide to behavioral health services in Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union Counties. This is a project of the United…
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Southwest Airlines to introduce new nonstop route from Greenville-Spartanburg to Denver
October 30, 2023
Southwest Airlines recently unveiled its plans for an extended service offering at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, as detailed in an official statement from the airport. Commencing on June 8, 2024, the…
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Marketing Minute Video: The Power of Storytelling
October 30, 2023
Marketing Minute by Abigail Darlington, NP Strategy Abigail Darlington, NP Strategy: Storytelling is a powerful tool that can be leveraged in a myriad of ways. This week’s video shares…
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Colliers Report: Rental rate increases supported by strong fundamentals and growth
October 30, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2023 Greenville-Spartanburg Industrial Market Highlights Greenville-Spartanburg maintained strong fundamentals and interest despite higher vacancy and lower absorption. Housing developments, highway projects and…
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The YoPro Know starts online Masterclass on attracting and retaining young talent
October 30, 2023
How prepared is your company for 2025, when GenZ and Millennials will make up more than half of the American workforce? If the answer ranges from not at all to…
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The Leon Levine Foundation makes grant to Habitat Greenville County
October 30, 2023
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County received a $40,000 grant from the philanthropic organization created by the founder of Family Dollar Stores, The Leon Levine Foundation. After retiring from Family…
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Sustain SC launches roadmap to support sustainability initiatives in South Carolina
October 30, 2023
Sustain SC launched the Roadmap to Sustain SC, which identifies seven key accelerators that will move South Carolina forward as a sustainable state ensuring economic prosperity and protection of our…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Angelia Jackson of Georgetown High School as Educator of the Month
October 30, 2023
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Georgetown County School District’s Angelia Jackson of Georgetown High School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month…
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NAI Earle Furman gains two new CCIM members
October 30, 2023This past Tuesday, October 24th, the South Carolina chapter of The CCIM Institute inducted two members from NAI Earle Furman’s Greenville office. Rob Schmidt, Director and Shareholder with the Furman…
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Naturaland Trust celebrates 50 years of land conservation
October 27, 2023
With a celebration event held yesterday that drew more than 150 conservationists and civic and community leaders from across S.C., Naturaland Trust – a nonprofit land conservation trust established in…
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American Legion Auxiliary Unit 25 Supports Family Promise
October 27, 2023
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 25, represented by Denise Harter and President Donna King, recently partnered with Family Promise to provide crucial monthly assistance to families in need in Laurens County.…
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Selecting a Credit Card
October 27, 2023
By Carman M. Young, CFP® Credit card companies can be aggressive in marketing their cards and their perks. Who doesn’t want a free trip to Europe? With so many options…
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Catching Up With Lou Miller
October 26, 2023
By Tom Poland No. 87 lay on Buddy Bufford Field as still as a stone. Louis Miller, senior end, had broken ribs, but better days lay ahead. The undefeated…
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New legislative agenda identifies strategies to address maternal and infant mortality and child care in SC
October 26, 2023
Children’s Trust to Unveil Priorities for 2024 Legislative Session at State House Event on Nov. 1 Children’s Trust of South Carolina has set its policy priorities for the 2024 legislative session…
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Countybank donates $5,000 to First Light
October 26, 2023
Countybank recently donated $5,000 to First Light. The donation will go toward making interior and exterior facility improvements and helping fund the organization’s programming. First Light, previously known as Foothills…
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Red Cross: Donation appointments critical in coming weeks
October 26, 2023
Help build back the national blood and platelet supply by giving now As October comes to a close, the American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors to make and…
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SCDOT continues work on I-85 business through the end of the year
October 26, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will continue work on I-85 business through the end of the year. SCDOT is adding some additional paving and guardrail work to the project…
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PSTA Statement on school financial dashboard
October 26, 2023
Palmetto State Teachers Association released the school financial dashboard developed by the state’s Office of Revenue and Fiscal Affairs. Increased transparency for education funding has been a key element of…
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PTC opens The Hope Pantry in Greenwood
October 26, 2023
This semester, Piedmont Technical College is (quite literally) providing students with food for thought. Officials from the college, the Food Bank of Greenwood County, and the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce…
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SCAC artist grant supports arts-based entrepreneurship
October 26, 2023
The arts-based business initiatives of two South Carolina artists (#SCartists) are getting FY24 support from a South Carolina Arts Commission grant and program designed to develop artists’ knowledge and skills…
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