Scott Turner to assume Deputy Superintendent role in Greenville County Schools
May 15, 2019
Turner is Longtime Spartanburg School District Five Superintendent Dr. Scott Turner, longtime Superintendent of Spartanburg School District Five, will join Greenville County Schools (GCS) as Deputy Superintendent, effective July 1. …
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SAFE Federal Credit Union names Bruce Copeland VP of Marketing
May 15, 2019
SAFE Federal Credit Union has named Bruce Copeland their new Vice President of Marketing. Copeland joins SAFE Federal Credit Union from the Charleston, SC area where he most recently operated his…
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Burnside Elementary named a Leader in Me Lighthouse School
May 15, 2019At Annie Burnside Elementary School, you’ll hear buzz words like “transformation” and “finding your voice” to describe the change in students since the school started using the Leader in…
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City receives grant from Greenville Women Giving
May 15, 2019
The City of Greenville has received a $100,000 grant from Greenville Women Giving for a river restoration project within the Unity Park site. Greenville Women Giving announced the 2019 grant…
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Elliott Davis and Columbia Fireflies to host “Light Up Business Downtown”
May 15, 2019
Elliott Davis, a leading business solutions firm with nine offices across the Southeast, and the Columbia Fireflies announce the two organizations are partnering to host the inaugural “Light Up Business…
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CARTA moving forward with fare pass improvements
May 15, 2019
The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) Board of Directors approved moving forward with the following items: Expansion of Senior Fares ($1 per ride) to all operating hours (previously available…
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Gov. McMaster and South Carolina Floodwater Commission announce collaboration with Town of Nichols
May 15, 2019Seek Volunteers from Across the State to Help Combat Flooding Governor Henry McMaster and South Carolina Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin announced a collaborative initiative to assist the Town of…
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Non Profit Minute – Kassy Alia Ray, Serve & Connect
May 15, 2019
The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities.…
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Susan Tallman joins the Pleasantburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 15, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Susan Tallman has joined the company’s Pleasantburg office as a sales associate. An Indiana native, Tallman has lived in Clinton, SC…
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SC Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum to participate in Blue Star Museums program
May 15, 2019
The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum will participate in the tenth annual Blue Star Museums program to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel…
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Book explores changing face of Columbia
May 15, 2019
John Sherrer, Historic Columbia’s director of cultural resources, recounted how the capital city’s history has been chronicled in a new book – Remembering Columbia – when he addressed Capital Rotary…
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Benjamin Franklin Experience hires program coordinator
May 15, 2019
Benjamin Franklin Experience announced that Michael Rhett McCarthy has joined the team as program coordinator. “Michael is an incredible asset to BFE. His warmth and passion for improving the lives…
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Infinity Marketing presents analytics forum
May 15, 2019
Infinity Marketing hosted its Let’s Talk Analytics event on Tuesday, May 14, in association with Matt Hertig, Alight Analytics CEO and Co-Founder, focusing on the marketing data landscape, marketing analytics’…
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Honda R&D Americas Inc. to join Deep Orange 11 as OEM sponsor for sustainable-by-design concept vehicle
May 15, 2019
Honda R&D Americas Inc. will be the co-sponsor for Deep Orange 11, a sustainability-focused concept vehicle to be conceived and designed by automotive engineering students at the Clemson University International Center…
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Women in Philanthropy hosts the 16th Annual Power of the Purse on May 23 to raise money for Midlands parents in crisis
May 15, 2019
United Way of the Midlands’ Women in Philanthropy hosts the 16th Annual Power of the Purse event Thursday, May 23, 6:30 p.m. at the Columbia Museum of Art, brought to…
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Local high school students graduate from United Way Youth Philanthropy Board
May 15, 2019
United Way of the Piedmont is excited to announce the newest graduates of its Youth Philanthropy Board program. Fourteen high school juniors and seniors along with their friends and families…
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Local software company, Kopis, creates new podcast
May 15, 2019
Leading software company, Kopis, has started a new podcast called EDGE. The podcast is hosted and produced by the company’s own Cody Edgar with new episodes each month. This latest…
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Amanda Rountree joins the Easley office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 15, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Amanda Rountree has joined the company’s Easley office as a sales associate. Rountree is an Upstate native with over ten years…
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Robin McCarver joins the Easley office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 15, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Robin McCarver has joined the company’s Easley office as a sales associate. After graduating from East Carolina University, McCarver pursued a…
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Patrick Garcia joins FUEL as Video and Motion Graphics Producer
May 15, 2019
FUEL has hired Patrick Garcia as Video and Motion Graphics Producer. Hailing from the studios in Los Angeles, Garcia offers a broad range of high-level talent in videography, animation, and…
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Riggs Partners announces 2019 pro bono marketing marathon for nonprofits
May 15, 2019
Riggs Partners will hold its 22nd annual CreateAthon event to benefit Midlands- and Upstate-area nonprofits on October 17-18, 2019. CreateAthon is a 24-hour creative marathon during which professionals provide marketing…
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South Carolina Charities, Inc. welcomes new board members Frank Davis and Sheldon Early
May 15, 2019
South Carolina Charities, Inc. (SCCI) has welcomed two new board members, Frank Davis and Sheldon Early. The announcement was made during the 2019 Media Day event where the BMW Charity…
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Melissa Johnson joins the Easley office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 15, 2019
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Melissa Johnson has joined the company’s Easley office as a sales associate. Johnson was born and raised in Easley, South Carolina…
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Graham: Perfect Storm Brewing at the Border Due to Broken and Outdated Laws
May 15, 2019
Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) unveiled the Secure and Protect Act of 2019 to strengthen border security. Graham noted that immigrants from the Northern Triangle countries…
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Santee Cooper asserts sole ownership of Summer 2 and 3 equipment in complaint against Westinghouse Electric Co.
May 15, 2019
Santee Cooper filed a federal complaint seeking a formal declaration that Santee Cooper is sole owner of equipment purchased for the failed V.C. Summer 2 and 3 project and asking…
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Four South Carolina students named U.S. Presidential Scholars
May 14, 2019
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has announced the 55thclass of U.S. Presidential Scholars. Four of the 161 high school seniors being recognized are from South Carolina. U.S. Presidential Scholars…
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Ryan Welch, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston represented the landlord in the lease of 9,726 SF of industrial space in North Charleston, SC
May 14, 2019Ryan Welch, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston represented the Landlord, 3290 AP, LLC in the lease of 9,726 SF of industrial space located at 3292 Ashley Phosphate Road,…
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Three Furman University graduates awarded Fulbright grants to teach overseas
May 14, 2019
Three 2019 Furman University graduating seniors have received Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants from the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. The seniors are…
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Garvin Design Group welcomes two summer interns
May 14, 2019
Garvin Design Group announced the arrival of two summer interns for 2019: Nicole Coker and Morgan Clark, both rising seniors at Clemson University. Nicole Coker and Morgan Clark Nicole Coker…
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Furman University names recipients of Diversity and Inclusion Awards
May 14, 2019
Furman University’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee has announced the recipients of its Meritorious Diversity and Inclusion Awards. The awards are given to a current Furman faculty member, staff member and…
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Lowcountry Food Bank matching campaign in May for summer meals doubles your donation impact
May 14, 2019
Help children who struggle with hunger when school meals are not available Now through May 24, you can double the impact of your donation to help ensure children in our…
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Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry launches campaign to transform early education experiences with new state-of-the-art exhibitions
May 14, 2019
The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry (CML), Charleston’s premier children’s non-profit attraction, has announced the final phase of a $6.2M campaign to transform the museum with nine new state-of-the-art exhibits…
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Creative Builders, Inc. welcomes Robert Hoskins as Project Manager
May 14, 2019
Creative Builders, Inc. welcomed Robert Hoskins to the team in the role of Project Manager in our Upfit/Renovation Division. Robert is a graduate of The Citadel and brings 17 plus…
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Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas strengthens its board team
May 14, 2019
Seasoned Leaders Recently Added to the Board Will Support Expanding Organization Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP) announced the addition of three new members to its board of directors.…
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Furman alumna Oryza Astari named Rosenthal Fellow
May 14, 2019
Oryza Astari, a 2016 Furman politics and international affairs and philosophy graduate, is among a select group of graduate students to receive the prestigious Harold W. Rosenthal Fellowship in International…
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Mashburn Construction dedicates over 220 community service hours for April
May 14, 2019
Mashburn Construction declared April as their “month of community service” for 2019. The company has been standing behind their effort to “build better communities” since 1976 and partnered with local…
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The Old Cigar Warehouse to host free open house
May 14, 2019Those in the Upstate interested in hosting a corporate event, private party or wedding are invited to attend an open house at The Old Cigar Warehouse located in the historic…
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Clemson becomes South Carolina’s newest Teaching Fellows Institution
May 14, 2019
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) announces the addition of Clemson University as South Carolina’s newest Teaching Fellows Institution. The school will accept its first cohort of…
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Richland Two names 2019-2020 Richland Two Teacher of the Year and Rookie Teacher of the Year
May 13, 2019Richland School District Two announced that Richland Northeast High School broadcast journalism teacher Andrew Chambers is the 2019-2020 District Teacher of the Year. Chambers is the Convergence Media magnet director.…
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City of Charleston Police Department hosts monthly Bingo Night for RMHC Charleston families
May 13, 2019
For the third month in a row, the City of Charleston Police Department is joining forces with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston for Bingo Night on Wednesday, May 15th…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine April 2019 transactions
May 13, 2019Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers Represent Local Real Estate Transactions Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate…
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Serve & Connect announces 4th Annual Gala
May 13, 2019
A celebration of excellence in community policing Serve & Connect has announced that their 4th Annual Knight of Honor Gala will be held this year on Friday, September 27th, at…
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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Ranked as the No. 1 Residential Real Estate Company in Columbia
May 13, 2019
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage ranked as the top residential real estate company for sales volume and transaction sides in the Columbia area in 2018. The rankings were reported in the…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School is awarded Greenville Health Authority’s “Healthy Greenville, Too Grant” for health & safety program
May 13, 2019
Greenville Technical Charter High School was one of 22 Greenville County organizations to be awarded a grant as part of the Greenville Health Authority’s “Healthy Greenville” program. The awards, which…
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Arts and Sciences Summer Camp
May 13, 2019
The Lancaster County Council of the Arts is sponsoring its annual Summer Smarts: Arts & Sciences Camps for four weeks, beginning July 8 for children ages 5-12. Camp weeks: July 8…
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South Carolina businesses generate over $3.5B in economic impact due to Google search and ads tools
May 13, 2019
In One Year, Google Helped 15,000 in South Carolina Grow On Monday, May 13, Google announced that 15,000 South Carolina businesses, publishers and nonprofits used Google search and advertising tools…
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South Carolina Federal awards $50,000 in scholarships
May 13, 2019South Carolina Federal CEO Scott Woods and former Board Chairman Mary L. Whited pose with this year’s scholarship winners. South Carolina Federal Credit Union awarded $50,000 in scholarships…
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Hollings Cancer Center lands its highest score, receives NCI-designation renewal
May 13, 2019The only NCI-designated cancer center in South Carolina Hollings Cancer Center of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) joins local and state leaders to celebrate the renewal of its designation…
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Temporary art sculpture installed on West Ashley Greenway
May 13, 2019The Charleston Parks Conservancy is bringing public sculpture to the West Ashley Greenway with a temporary art installation by Georgia artist Mike Wsol. The piece was installed May 8 near…
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157 graduate from Charleston School of Law
May 13, 2019
The largest graduating class in six years received diplomas today from the Charleston School of Law during an annual May commencement ceremony at McAlister Field House on the campus of…
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