Ashley Metcalf joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
October 24, 2023Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Ashley Metcalf has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Ashley is a passionate advocate for the Upstate and…
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Alexandra Barker joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
October 24, 2023Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Alexandra Barker has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Alexandra was born and raised in the Upstate and…
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Harmonizing with nature: Clemson University and partners share up to $13.6 million to solve maritime challenge
October 24, 2023Clemson University is leading an international team that is trying an innovative tack to solve an age-old maritime challenge, and researchers said the solution involves working with nature instead of…
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Sportsclub Fitness & Wellness crowns 2023 tennis champs
October 24, 2023Sportsclub Fitness & Wellness, one of the Upstate’s most respected tennis clubs, hosted its 2023 Club Championship this past weekend. Tournament winners were: Men’s 4.5 Doubles – Jason Englisbe and…
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Clemson secures funding to take ‘next step’ with flourishing Extension diabetes program
October 24, 2023Extension staff members from four land-grant universities in the Southeast gathered for a training at Clemson University this week to learn how to duplicate the Health Extension Diabetes program in…
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SC Nexus receives federal designation as a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub for advanced energy
October 24, 2023Consortium one of 31 Tech Hubs chosen from nearly 400 applicants The Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC Nexus) received the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) designation as one of 31 Regional…
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Clemson research awards jump 78%, reach institutional milestone
October 24, 2023Clemson University amassed more than $282 million in competitive research awards in fiscal year 2023, spurring heightened levels of innovation and workforce development made possible through scholarship and discovery. The…
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Sage Automotive Interiors Partners with US startup NFW
October 24, 2023Strategic cooperation to deliver scale in the field of plastic-free, plant-based, fully circular leather alternatives for automotive interiors. Sage Automotive Interiors has partnered with US-based startup, NFW, a producer of a plastic-free,…
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Spartanburg Community College announced the Wardlaw-McCollum Chaser Success Fund
October 24, 2023Seated (from left to right): Mrs. Saunders McCollum, SCC President Michael Mikota, SCC Dean of Student Success Witney Fisher Standing (from left to right): SCC VP of Economic Advancement Ethan…
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SBA South Carolina District Office kicks off nominations for 2024 National Small Business Week Awards
October 24, 2023The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) South Carolina District Office has officially launched the call for nominations for the 2024 National and District Small Business Week Awards, including the annual Small Business Person of…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities now accepting applications for 2024-2025
October 24, 2023The SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a public, residential high school for artistically talented students, is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year and summer programs.…
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Wilson Associates adds Alexis Furman to growing roster of market-leading agents
October 23, 2023Wilson Associates, one of Greenville’s largest independent real estate firms, recently added top-producing agent Alexis Furman to its service focused team of real estate pros. Furman is one of the…
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Southern First reports results for third quarter 2023
October 23, 2023Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended September 30, 2023. “Our team generated improved performance…
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South Carolina health programs launch 5210 SC campaign
October 23, 2023The new statewide campaign is designed to encourage children to level-up their health. The University of South Carolina’s Arnold School of Public Health, in partnership with the State Nutrition Action…
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Quackenbush Architects’ Doug Quackenbush Receives Prestigious A4LE Award
October 20, 2023Doug Quackenbush, AIA LEED AP, architect and founder of Quackenbush Architects + Planners, was recently awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE), a professional organization…
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Libba King joins GHF as VP-Real Estate and Capital Markets
October 19, 2023Greenville Housing Fund (GHF) welcomed Libba King as Vice President of Real Estate and Capital Markets, starting November 1, 2023. King will lead and execute GHF’s real estate strategy, and…
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George Smythe joins First Reliance Bank as Senior Vice President Residential Lending Specialist
October 19, 2023George Smythe has joined First Reliance Bank as Senior Vice President Residential Lending Specialist. In his role, George is responsible for establishing and maintaining mortgage banking relationships with referral partners…
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SC Ports makes an $87 billion annual economic impact on SC
October 19, 2023SC Ports is a major economic engine for South Carolina. (Photo/English Purcell) Having a world-class port in South Carolina generates a nearly $87 billion statewide economic impact on South Carolina…
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SCETV announces “Flow Fusion” winners, celebrating hip-hop artistry among teens and young adults
October 19, 2023South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) announced the winners of Flow Fusion, a dynamic competition that celebrates the artistic prowess of teens and young adults in the thriving world…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio wins seven awards among the best digital content creators across the industry
October 19, 2023South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is proud to receive seven w3 Awards announced by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts. Receiving thousands of entries annually, the 18th…
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Spartanburg Community College celebrates twenty-year anniversary of the Rita Allison Learning Center
October 19, 2023Spartanburg Community College (SCC) proudly commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Rita Allison Learning Center (TLC), an educational beacon that has empowered students and the community through two decades of…
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Entrepreneur Minute – James Jordan, Jordon Construction Company
October 19, 2023The 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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Claire Bray promoted to growth and Development Director for Northwestern Mutual’s Greenville office
October 19, 2023The Greenville Northwestern Mutual office announces the promotion of Claire Bray as Growth and Development Director for the firm’s growing Greenville and Spartanburg offices. Bray also serves as the Executive…
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SC doctors write book addressing Medical Care Crisis
October 19, 2023Two doctors with decades of experience in the Upstate have authored a new book, Unbalanced – The Evolving Medical Care Crisis. The book by Dr. Spence Taylor, M.D. and Dr.…
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BASF ECMS in Converse donates to Benjamin E. Mays Community Center and Spartanburg High School Vikings Athletic Development Program
October 19, 2023The BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) site in Converse, South Carolina recently made donations to the Benjamin E. Mays Community Center and to the Spartanburg High School Vikings…
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OOBE Apparel Design Group promotes Drake Bagwell to President
October 19, 2023OOBE Apparel Design Group, a leader in creating branded apparel, announced the promotion of Drake Bagwell to President. In his new position, Bagwell will be responsible for overseeing all aspects…
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Tina Brown joins the Anderson office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
October 19, 2023Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Tina Brown has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. Tina Brown has a proven record of successfully guiding…
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Abacus Planning Group’s founder, Cheryl R. Holland, CFP ®, inducted into Barron’s Advisor Hall of Fame
October 19, 2023For the last 10 years, Cheryl Holland has been ranked as a Top 100 Advisor by Barron’s. This impressive feat has earned Ms. Holland a spot in the Barron’s Advisor…
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Lori Smith joins the Anderson office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
October 19, 2023Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Lori Smith has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. Lori’s professional background includes twenty years in the collegiate…
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Upstate leaders become Liberty Fellows, join statewide and global networks
October 18, 2023Six Upstate leaders have completed the requirements to become Liberty Fellows. They now join a diverse and interconnected group of 330 leaders in the Liberty Fellowship South Carolina Network and…
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Barney Brown joins the Anderson office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
October 18, 2023Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Barney Brown has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. Barney is a native of the Upstate; having grown…
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Crystal Greer joins the Anderson office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
October 18, 2023Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Crystal Greer has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. With a background in healthcare management, Crystal brings a…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina distributes $877,000 in grants
October 18, 2023The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded 100 grants totaling $877,000 to nonprofit organizations working to reduce poverty in South Carolina. This year’s grant recipients serve all 46…
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Intelisys honors Top Supplier Partners at ScanSource Channel Connect 2023
October 18, 2023Intelisys, a ScanSource company, and a leading technology services distributor of connectivity and cloud services, has announced the Company’s 2023 Top Supplier Channel Managers and Supplier Partners. The recognition honors…
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South Carolina Federal wins three “Best Place to Work” awards
October 18, 2023South Carolina Federal Credit Union recently won three awards from local and industry news media for being a Best Place to Work. The credit union’s achievements include: • SC Biz…
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7th Annual Hub City Brew Fest Saturday, October 21st 1-5pm downtown Spartanburg
October 18, 2023The 7th Annual Hub City Brew Fest is back in downtown Spartanburg celebrating 28+ Carolina Craft Breweries from North and South Carolina on Saturday, October 21 from 1-5pm. Join us…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty honors top Associates
October 18, 2023Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has honored its top Associates for September. In the Greenville office, the top agents for listings sold were Patrick Furman and Beth Nichols,…
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YMCA of Greenville annual Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast presented by HomeTrust Bank – November 16
October 18, 2023YMCA of Greenville Annual Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast Presented by HomeTrust Bank to be held on November 16 YMCA of Greenville is hosting its annual Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast as a way…
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Greenville Tech Foundation begins countdown to the first ever Greenville Tech Giving Day
October 18, 2023Established in 1973, the Greenville Tech Foundation supports Greenville Technical College’s mission of transforming students’ lives and helping the community thrive. In honor of its 50th Anniversary, the Foundation is…
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Kym Klein joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
October 18, 2023Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Kym Klein has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Kym is a personable real estate agent who is…
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Rachael Watson joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
October 18, 2023Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Rachael has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Rachael Watson is a dedicated real estate professional, with an…
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Logan LaBonte joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
October 18, 2023Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Logan LaBonte has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Born and raised in the beautiful Upstate South Carolina,…
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Learning Along The Estuary
October 18, 2023By Tom Poland The children of Sandy Island board a school bus boat for an eight-minute journey across the Waccamaw River to the mainland. There, they ride a traditional bus…
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Caine Halter Family YMCA breaks ground on recreational facility expansion
October 17, 2023Launches Public Phase of Capital Campaign in Response to Growing Community The YMCA of Greenville broke ground on the recreational facility expansion at the Caine Halter Family YMCA branch and…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation elects new members to Board of Directors
October 17, 2023The Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation Board of Directors welcomed five new members. These individuals will assist the Foundation in achieving its mission of increasing awareness and…
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The Rock It! Co. adds Events Manager to its team
October 17, 2023The Rock It! Co. has hired Jennifer Cheung Cline as its Events Manager. Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, Cline earned a bachelor’s degree in hospitality from the University of Hawaii. After…
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Carolina Handling named a RepVue Top Sales Organization for second half of 2023
October 17, 2023Carolina Handling has been named a Top Overall Sales Organization by RepVue, receiving seven total Reppy Awards for the second half of 2023. An online platform for B2B sales professionals,…
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Recruiting Solutions wins “Best Staffing Agency” in Best of Columbia 2023 Awards
October 17, 2023Recruiting Solutions, a distinguished leader in staffing and recruitment services, is excited to announce its victory in the highly-regarded Best of Columbia 2023 Awards. The title of “Best Staffing Agency”…
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SCDOR named 2023 PEBA Partners Award overall award winner
October 17, 2023The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) has been named the 2023 overall winner of the PEBA Partners Award, an honor bestowed by the South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority…
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Three Upstate women named Women of Distinction by Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands
October 17, 2023Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands will honor three Upstate women at its Annual Women of Distinction: Boots and Pearls Awards Dinner on October 26, 2023, at…
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