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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Marchant Real Estate celebrates 30 years in business
October 26, 2023
Marchant Real Estate is celebrating three decades in business and came together on Thursday, October 19, for a special evening of commemoration. Since its founding in 1993, Marchant Company has been…
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Southern First opens Dream Mortgage Center
October 26, 2023
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announces the opening of its new Dream Mortgage Center in Columbia, South Carolina. Southern First’s mission is to impact lives…
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Mojave Energy Systems establishes operations in Anderson County
October 25, 2023
$4 million investment will create 200 new jobs Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced that Mojave Energy Systems (Mojave), a clean technology (cleantech) start-up…
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The Original Six Foundation raises over $170,000 for SC students
October 25, 2023
The Original Six (O6) Foundation raised over $170,000 to support South Carolina students in rural and underserved public school districts during the 5th Annual O6 Sporting Clays Tournament on October…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Launch of Education Funding Dashboard
October 25, 2023
Education Dashboard Provides Public Easy Access to School Districts Budgets, Increasing Transparency and Accountability Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by the S.C. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office (RFA) and…
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United Way of the Piedmont celebrates community gathering
October 25, 2023
At this year’s annual gathering at Drayton Mills Catering, United Way of the Piedmont (UWP) was pleased to bring together members of our community, from donors and volunteers to community…
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Jerell Wesley appointed Senior Program Manager at statewide fatherhood initiative
October 25, 2023
The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families announced that Jerell Wesley has been promoted to Senior Program Manager for SC program operations. Wesley joined the Center in November of…
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South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners, recognizes Dr. Forest Mahan, Aiken Technical College President as 2023 Southern Region CEO of the Year
October 24, 2023
The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) 2023 Southern Region CEO of the Year The South Carolina Association of Technical Colleges is thrilled to announce the recognition of Dr. Forest…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins bipartisan, multistate coalition in lawsuits against Meta for harming children
October 24, 2023South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that today, 42 attorneys general sued Meta in federal and state courts alleging the company knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Instagram…
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Recovery Centers of America shares sober October advice: Navigating the ‘Bermuda Triangle’
October 24, 2023
How to Prepare for the Holiday Season and Addiction Recovery Recovery Centers of America (RCA), a healthcare network of substance use disorder treatment facilities in the East, Midwest, and South,…
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The 2023 Rose Ball raises half a million to benefit local charities
October 24, 2023
The Charity Ball Board of Greenville shattered fundraising records for the 2023 Rose Ball, distributing $522,000 to its beneficiaries, which the committee announced at a reception on Oct. 19. Continuing…
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BASF ECMS in Seneca, Converse to hold two hiring events this week
October 24, 2023
Two BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) sites located in Converse and Seneca are both holding hiring fairs this week. They are hiring full-time production technicians and full-time apprentices.…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) ranked as a top school in SC
October 24, 2023
Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) ranked Excellent on the SC Department of Education State Report Cards and is currently ranked as the #1 best charter school in South Carolina…
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Rainbow Restoration of Greenville SC clinches 2023 Franchise of the Year Award
October 24, 2023
Rainbow Restoration of Greenville SC, a pillar in the Upstate South Carolina community for over a quarter-century, announced its latest achievement. The company has been honored as the 2023 Franchise…
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Bob Jones University launches search for sixth president
October 24, 2023
The Bob Jones University Board of Trustees launched a presidential search website to accept nominations and applications for the sixth president of BJU. The site features a presidential profile, institutional…
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Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty SC welcomes three new team members
October 24, 2023
Expands ticketing staff in preparation for 2024 season The Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty Soccer Club is pleased to announce the addition of three new team members to its front…
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Lima One Capital named NPLA Capital Provider of the Year Jeff Tennyson named CEO of the Year
October 24, 2023
It was a double victory for Lima One Capital at the most recent National Private Lenders Association Conference in Austin, Texas. CEO Jeff Tennyson won the CEO of the Year…
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Greenville-based iron supplement brand NovaFerrum adds adult multivitamin with iron to product line
October 24, 2023
NovaFerrum, the only over-the-counter iron supplement clinically proven to be safe, effective and well-tolerated through a multi-year clinical study, has added a new adult multivitamin with iron to it extensive…
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