Jamie Lipgens joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner REALTORS
September 5, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Jamie Lipgens has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Jamie is a native of the Upstate who has…
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Winning against Gentrification: Historic Black Community Comes Alive Again for Seniors with Refurbishment
September 5, 2023
Myrtle Beach’s Swansgate models how efforts of community, developers can find solutions MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Before it was a senior community, it was a place of learning, at a…
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Mary Black Foundation accepting nominations for Dr. George Newby, Jr. Health Equity Leadership Award
September 5, 2023
The Dr. George Newby, Jr. Health Equity Leadership Award will be provided to an outstanding individual or organization committed to ensuring that all people in Spartanburg County have access to opportunities for…
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Caliber Real Estate’s Racquel Collier named 2023 Greenville Business Magazine’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under
September 5, 2023
President of Caliber Real Estate, Racquel Collier, has been named among the Best & Brightest 35 and Under by Greenville Business Magazine. Each year, Greenville Business Magazine recognizes the business…
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Regional electrical contractor CarolinaPower achieves major construction safety milestone: two years without a recordable incident
September 4, 2023
CarolinaPower, a leading regional electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, achieved a major construction safety milestone in August: two years without a recordable incident. Over the past 24…
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Fostering Great Ideas receives $35,000 grant from Power:Ed for Aspire™ program expansion to Richland County to serve more foster youth
September 1, 2023Fostering Great Ideas (FGI), headquartered in Greenville, has been awarded a $35,000 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to expand FGI’s Aspire™ program to Richland County…
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Sportsclub hosting Parkinson’s Awareness events
September 1, 2023
For the next 30 days, one of the Upstate’s premier fitness clubs is inviting the community to “work out and give back,” offering 30 days of fitness while helping find…
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Local author and life coach launches new podcast: “Rock Your Reinvention”
September 1, 2023
Author and life coach, Karin Freeland, is launching a podcast called “Rock Your Reinvention.” “Rock Your Reinvention” is a podcast for anyone looking to gain insights about what they really…
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Mary Ellen Bradley joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
September 1, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Mary Ellen Bradley has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Committed to the community, Mary Ellen is passionate…
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Kiersten Bell joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
September 1, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Kiersten Bell has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Kiersten began to build her real estate career starting…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Racquel Collier, Caliber Real Estate
August 31, 2023
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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Hayley Tutterow joins the Spartanburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
August 31, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Hayley Tutterow has joined the company’s Spartanburg office as a sales associate. With almost a decade of real estate experience under…
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Select SCEDA members earn coveted statewide economic developer certification
August 31, 2023The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) is proud to announce nine members have recently earned credentials as South Carolina Certified Economic Developers (SCCED). The newly certified statewide economic developers…
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ScanSource named one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work for ninth consecutive year
August 31, 2023
ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, was recently named one of the 2023 Best Places to Work in South Carolina, marking the ninth…
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SLG Staffing, LLC acquires Tulsa, OK HireQuest Direct franchise
August 31, 2023
Greenville based SLG Staffing, LLC, the owner, and operator of Snelling Staffing Services franchise offices in South Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky has announced the acquisition of a fourth franchise office…
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New bid posting – design services for baseball field at Unity Park
August 30, 2023
The City of Greenville is requesting proposals from experienced and qualified planning/design consultants and/or similar professionally qualified consultants to provide comprehensive design and construction administration services for the renovation of…
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The Beach That Was
August 30, 2023
By Tom Poland From afar the skyline looks like that of a city, and it is. Myrtle Beach’s skyline of hotels seems to dwarf the skyline of all other…
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Mary Black Foundation awards $350,000 in grants to twenty-five nonprofit organizations
August 30, 2023
The Mary Black Foundation announced that it awarded $350,000 in grants to twenty-five nonprofit organizations. These unrestricted grants will support organizations delivering programs and services that support the Foundation’s mission…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty adds two
August 30, 2023
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has added two new Associates, including its first one focusing on the Lake Murray region. Clemson alum Dixie Dulin was the president and…
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Jennifer Simms joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
August 30, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Jennifer Simms has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Nearly fifteen years of customer service and managerial experience…
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Greenville County’s Economic Development leader Mark Farris stepping down
August 30, 2023
Recognized for “tremendous contributions to Greenville County economic development” with over $3.9 billion invested, 17,900 jobs created during tenure GREENVILLE, S.C. – After an exemplary 38-year economic development career producing…
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Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards more than $65,000 to South Carolina
August 29, 2023
Grants Part of Nearly $2.6 Million Awarded to Youth Literacy Programs During its 30th Anniversary Today, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) announced the award of more than $65,000 in youth…
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$40 Million Fund will support South Carolina agribusinesses, expand opportunities for farmers
August 29, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce the Growing Agribusiness Fund, a new incentive program for South Carolina agribusinesses. The South Carolina General Assembly appropriated $40 million…
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New workforce development program announced, training center opened
August 29, 2023
Officials from Tri-County Technical College (TCTC), Honor Health Career Programs (HHCP) and HMR Veterans Services, Inc. (HMRVSI), announced a new workforce development program today (August 18) aimed at addressing a…
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Walk with a Future Doc monthly event
August 29, 2023
The event is organized by USC School of Medicine (SOMG) medical students. Come stroll for your health! A monthly Walk with a Future Doc event encourages Lifestyle Medicine within the…
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Reedy Reels and Governor’s School join together for student film showcase
August 29, 2023
Piedmont Natural Gas Presents Reedy Reels: The Greenville Festival and South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities are calling all student filmmakers to take part in a rare…
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Nominations now open for the 2023 BBB® Torch Awards for Ethics
August 29, 2023
At the core of a better business is trust, and Better Business Bureau ® of the Upstate is excited to introduce you to the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics celebrating…
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Apply for Citizens Fire Academy
August 29, 2023
Applications are open through September 8 for the Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) annual Citizens Fire Academy. The program offers a unique opportunity for citizens who live and work in…
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Logisticus Group expands Planning Team with the addition of Dalton Ribble and Chandler McCarl
August 29, 2023
Logisticus Group (LG), a transportation logistics, project management and technology company, is pleased to announce the addition of Dalton Ribble and Chandler McCarl as Routing and Planning Analysts. In this…
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Jennifer Hincapie joins Countybank’s Insurance Division
August 29, 2023
Countybank welcomed Jennifer Hincapie as Senior Vice President, Senior Commercial Lines Executive for Countybanc Insurance. Hincapie comes to Countybank with more than 30 years of experience in the insurance industry.…
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Women Confidence Builders awards scholarships at largest event of 2023
August 29, 2023
Women Confidence Builders hosted its biggest event of 2023 and presented scholarships to students from Anderson Career Technology Center and Spartanburg Academic Movement. The sold-out luncheon took place on August…
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Colliers Report: Rental rates increased, occupancy decreased with new deliveries
August 28, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2023 Greenville-Spartanburg Multifamily Market Highlights Rental rates increased to $1,266.96 and net absorption increased to 832 units as 1,742 units were delivered.…
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Kerrigan Advisors represents MCE Automotive Group in sale of seven South Carolina dealerships to Anderson Automotive Group
August 25, 2023
GREENEVILLE, SC – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Greenville, South Carolina-based MCE Automotive Group, owned and operated by the Escude family,…
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Greenville Technical College Dean Michelle Byrd leads ACBSP as Board Chair
August 25, 2023
Michelle Byrd, dean of the School of Business and Computer Technology at Greenville Technical College, has been appointed 2023-24 chair of the board of directors for the Accreditation Council for…
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Crawford earns a top spot on list of 2023 Best Places to Work in South Carolina
August 25, 2023
Crawford, a full-service marketing agency in Greenville, is honored to be named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for the sixth consecutive year, ranking sixth overall…
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The Southern Bank announces opening of Spartanburg branch
August 25, 2023
The Southern Bank announced the opening of its second South Carolina branch in Spartanburg. The new branch, which will also serve as Southern Financial Corporation’s headquarters, is located at 468…
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Kimber Roberts joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
August 24, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Kimber Roberts has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Kimber Roberts, an accomplished professional with a background in…
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Lone Star, The Rambling Ghost
August 24, 2023
By Tom Poland I’ve long felt that two of South Carolina’s prettier community names are Silverstreet and Lone Star. Silverstreet I’ve seen many times. Those names, evocative and atmospheric,…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville’s Brooks named to Riley Fellow program
August 24, 2023
Noel Brooks, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville’s Director of Development, will spend this Fall learning skills to make the community stronger in the Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI) from Furman University’s…
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Financial Wellness for your Employees
August 24, 2023
Charles B. Flowers, CFA Employers want highly engaged employees who are focused on their work during business hours. Hopefully, the employees also want to be “all in” while they are…
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Greenville Chamber celebrates Leadership Greenville’s 50th anniversary, introduces class participants
August 24, 2023
Flagship Leadership Development Program Builds on Half a Century of Community Engagement in the Upstate The Greenville Chamber has accepted participants into its 50th Leadership Greenville class. Participants were selected…
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Countybank Foundation donates time, funds to new Habitat build
August 24, 2023
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $5,000 to Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity. This donation represents a longstanding relationship between the organizations and…
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A glorious journey
August 24, 2023
By Jeff Becraft One of the statements I utter the most these days is: “Well… you see what my wife lives with.” I mentioned a couple of weeks ago…
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Upcountry History Museum presents stories stitched in the seams
August 23, 2023
There’s an art to storytelling and in “We Didn’t Wait for Freedom – The Civil War Narrative Quilts of Vera P. Hall,” the stories are literally stitched in the seams…
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David Shi’s $1 million gift builds on a legacy of sustainability at Furman University
August 23, 2023
More than a decade after stepping down in 2010, Furman University President Emeritus David E. Shi ’73 “couldn’t be more pleased” to see the school’s national acclaim for the sustainability…
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Life Sciences Forum to draw business, academia from across state to Columbia Sept. 14
August 23, 2023
Registration is surging and a full house is expected for SCbio’s Midyear Life Sciences Forum 2023 on Thursday, Sept. 14 in Columbia. The half-day program is focused on critical issues…
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Greenville Tech Foundation receives a $75,000 grant from the Truist Foundation for Greenville Technical College’s African American Male Scholars Initiative
August 23, 2023
The Truist Foundation is providing a grant in the amount of $75,000 to the Greenville Tech Foundation for the expansion of the African American Male Scholars Initiative (AAMSI) program. Established…
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Forbes names South Carolina Federal the Best Credit Union in South Carolina
August 23, 2023South Carolina Federal Credit Union was named one of America’s Best In-State Credit Unions in 2023 by Forbes, ranking #1 in South Carolina. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes…
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Countybank opening second financial center in Greer
August 22, 2023
Countybank is excited to announce that it will be opening a new financial center in Greer later this year. This will serve as Countybank’s second location in the Greer market;…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville’s Dinner on Ice Gala set for October
August 22, 2023
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville has sponsorships available and is looking for auction donations for its Dinner on Ice Gala this October. The second annual Dinner on Ice Gala will…
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