Governor’s School honors children of the Holocaust through The Butterfly Project
October 3, 2023
Inspired by the hands-on teaching approach of The Butterfly Project, the SC Governor’s School of Arts and Humanities has installed three mosaics to honor those impacted by the Holocaust tragedy.…
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Habitat Greenville partners with Fitch Irick and Creative Builders on affordable housing solutions
October 3, 2023
Several houses being built Friday in a new Habitat for Humanity of Greenville neighborhood could offer another solution in the affordable housing toolkit for the nonprofit. The Sturtevant Street houses…
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Sportsclub Fitness & Wellness launching new swim program
October 3, 2023
Sportsclub Fitness & Wellness aquatic centers in Greenville and Five Forks are launching a new Dolphin Swim School for children next month. The new Dolphin Swim School instructors are trained…
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Three more reasons to attend the 321 Student Film Festival in Greenville
October 3, 2023
Besides an amazing array of student films, the 321 Student Film Festival also will offer three opportunities to learn about the film industry and filmmaking presented by local experts with…
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FY23 S.C. Arts Commission grantmaking exceeded $11 million
October 3, 2023
Grants for arts and arts learning impacted 43 counties The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing that in FY23, for the second year in a row, its statewide grantmaking invested…
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They are ABLE
October 2, 2023
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Administrator for the Palmetto ABLE Savings Program How important is stability, peace of mind or independence to you? These qualities are always top of…
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The Ruins Of Chappels
September 28, 2023
By Tom Poland Highway 34. It’s my route east to places like Ninety-Six, Abbeville, and Greenwood. When I drive Highway 34, I’m in my element—the back roads, but some…
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Greenville Chamber announces 2024 Board, Traci Newkirk Chair-Elect
September 28, 2023
The Greenville Chamber Board of Directors approved its 2024 board slate and appointed Traci Newkirk as chair-elect. Jessica Donan, EY’s Office Managing Partner for Greenville, will serve as Board Chair…
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Rippy makes historic scholarship gift
September 28, 2023
Barbara Harter Rippy sure knows how to leave a mark. The noted Union, South Carolina, philanthropist has just created a first-of-its-kind endowed scholarship at the Medical University of South Carolina…
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Blue Ridge Asset Management acquires multi-family apartment complex in Clemson, SC
September 28, 2023
Blue Ridge Asset Management, a prominent real estate and investment firm, is thrilled to announce its latest acquisition: a 16-unit multi-family apartment complex located in the heart of Clemson, SC.…
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Dan Joyner joins the Midtown Office Of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
September 28, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Dan Joyner has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Dan was born and raised in…
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Greenville Jewish Federation and Greenville Jewish Film Festival team up on the 85th Anniversary of Kristallnacht
September 28, 2023
As America witnesses an increase in anti-Semitic events, two Greenville groups are coming together for a special presentation on the 85th Anniversary of Kristallnacht. The Greenville Jewish Film Festival in…
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Organizations awarded opioid settlement funds for prevention efforts in Greenville, South Carolina
September 28, 2023
The POWER Collective, in partnership with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office, RIZE Prevention, Inc., Just Say Something and Safe Rx, will implement a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to combating the opioid…
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City Council commits long-term to affordable housing
September 28, 2023
City Council took steps to ensure its planned contribution to affordable housing extends into the next decade. By unanimous vote, Council offered their support to the Greenville Housing Fund (GHF)…
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LEAD Upstate holds ninth annual law enforcement appreciation event
September 28, 2023
LEAD Upstate gives the community the opportunity to say thank you to all law enforcement personnel in Greenville County including Greenville, Greer, Travelers Rest, Mauldin, Simpsonville, and Fountain Inn. LEAD…
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Bon Secours Wellness Arena to host iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli
September 28, 2023
Bon Secours Wellness Arena is pleased to announce that it will host iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli February 15, 2024 as part of an eleven show tour hitting major cities…
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New report finds over 170K South Carolinians employed by nonprofits, making nonprofit businesses our state’s fifth-largest employment sector
September 27, 2023
Nonprofit 501(c)3 Organizations: Vital Contributors to South Carolina’s Workforce Celebrated During Workforce Month Draws to a Close. As Workforce Month is celebrated throughout the state, Together SC, in partnership with…
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Jesse Smith named as new Executive Director of JEDA
September 27, 2023
Jesse A. Smith has been elected the new Executive Director of the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA), with his appointment effective October 1. Smith is succeeding Harry A. Huntley,…
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Four Governance Questions for Endowment Management
September 27, 2023
By Anne Marie Ashworth To create an environment for good governance, endowments should assess whether they have the appropriate models for optimal long-term portfolio management, oversight and management, fiduciary responsibility,…
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BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solution’s Kirkland named to SC Biz Manufacturing Power List
September 26, 2023
Jerome Kirkland, Site Director for the BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) facility in Spartanburg County, has been recognized for his leadership in the world of manufacturing by SC…
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Books for Less expanding South Carolina footprint to Oconee County with second distribution facility
September 26, 2023
$3.1 million investment will create 27 new jobs Books for Less, a wholesale book distributor, announced today it is opening a new warehouse distribution operation in Oconee County. The company’s…
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Senior Associate William Neinast joins Nelson Mullins in Greenville
September 26, 2023
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, a national, full-service law firm with more than 1,000 attorneys and legal staff, has added William Neinast to its Greenville litigation team. Neinast will…
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Recovery Centers of America unveils newest facility in Greenville, SC
September 26, 2023
Recovery Centers of America (RCA), a healthcare network of treatment facilities for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions on the East Coast and in the Midwest, announces the…
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Logisticus Group adds Michelle Miller as Staff Accountant
September 26, 2023
Logisticus Group (LG), a transportation logistics, project management and technology company, adds Michelle Miller as Staff Accountant. As Staff Accountant, Miller will manage and oversee accounting activities, financial reports and…
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Sportsclub Fitness & Wellness raising breast cancer awareness with Glow Party
September 26, 2023
Sportsclub Fitness &Wellness is supporting breast cancer awareness this October with a special mammogram screening and Zumba Glow Dance Party to benefit the Pearlie Harris Center for Breast Health. Pre-party…
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GreenWood, Inc. names Shane Westfall as Site Supervisor
September 26, 2023
GreenWood, Inc., an industrial plant maintenance, operations, and construction support solutions provider, announces that Shane Westfall has been named Site Supervisor for their project location in Buffalo, West Virginia. In…
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South Carolina Boards of Medical Examiners, Nursing and Pharmacy Issue Joint Advisory Opinion on Retail IV Therapy Businesses
September 25, 2023
By Meghan Riordan and Sara Sykes The IV therapy business is booming across South Carolina—on every corner there seems to be a new IV/hydration/wellness storefront or mobile clinic advertising hangover…
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Marketing Minute Video: Creating Engaging Social Media Content
September 25, 2023
Marketing Minute by Hannah Lackey, NP Strategy Social media is an incredibly powerful tool for businesses to connect with their audience and build brand awareness. This week’s video shares tips…
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Historic Converse Residential Hall transformed
September 25, 2023
Converse University officials proudly unveiled the transformation of historic Cudd Hall on Thursday afternoon, September 21, 2023. Members of the campus and local communities, as well as alumni and friends,…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers represent local real estate transactions
September 25, 2023
Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions: Sales: Greenville: Harry Croxton of Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine represented THF Holdco…
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Alair Homes building stronger communities across South Carolina with Habitat for Humanity
September 25, 2023
Alair Homes joined Habitat for Humanity on build sites across the state for a single-day, multi-site volunteer collaboration. Hosted in partnership with Habitat for Humanity South Carolina, the event was…
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Greenville Jewish Federation to host Community Shabbat Dinner
September 25, 2023
The Greenville Jewish Federation is inviting the entire community this November to take part in a traditional dinner centered on coming together and strengthening friendships. The Community Shabbat Dinner will…
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Pavement work begins on 15 city streets
September 25, 2023
A total of $5 million worth of road resurfacing projects will get underway this week on 15 city streets. Funded by the Neighborhood Infrastructure Bond (NIB), 12 streets will be…
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Inland Port Greer has strongest month in its history
September 22, 2023
Inland Port Greer handled record cargo in August. (Photo/SCPA/English Purcell) South Carolina Ports’ rail-served inland ports continue to see strong volumes, serving as a key connection between inland markets and…
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The Air Collision Time Forgot
September 21, 2023
By Tom Poland I visit forgotten churches more than the church I call my own. I feel a haunting at an unfrequented church, a poignant peaceful feeling. I see…
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Abacus Planning Group Advisor earns IRS Enrolled Agent designation
September 21, 2023
Abacus Planning Group proudly announces that Stephen Maggard, CFP® has met all requirements to become an Enrolled Agent. An Enrolled Agent has earned the privilege of representing taxpayers before the…
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Matt Smith joins United Way of Pickens County as Director of Financial Stability
September 21, 2023
United Way of Pickens County announced that Matt Smith has joined its leadership team as the Director of Financial Stability. Matt Smith comes to United Way of Pickens County with…
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Museum exhibit spotlights Palmetto State’s pivotal role in American Revolution
September 21, 2023
A special traveling exhibit, “The American Revolutionary War in South Carolina,” opens at The Museum in Uptown Greenwood on Friday, Oct. 6, with a reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. The…
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Triumph adds new roles for two senior staff members
September 21, 2023
Club restructures, expands roles in revenue department The Greenville Triumph Soccer Club has announced a restructuring of its sales and revenue department, with two senior members of the club’s staff…
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Well Walkers dates announced for October
September 21, 2023
Program offers community temperature-controlled space for exercise Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and the Bon Secours Wellness Arena have announced October dates for their Well Walkers program. While walking…
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U.S. Department of Education awards $10 Million to S.C. Department of Education to improve career opportunities for students with disabilities
September 21, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has been awarded $10 million from the U.S. Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration as part of its Pathways to Partnerships innovative model…
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Five South Carolina Schools named 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools
September 21, 2023
The U.S. Department of Education today recognized 353 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023, including five schools in South Carolina. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement…
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Eastside Family YMCA brings an elevated level of wellness and sports programming for the growing Eastside Community with new facility expansion
September 21, 2023
The YMCA of Greenville unveiled its completion of phase one of a multi-phased capital improvement plan for the Eastside Family YMCA branch which includes an outdoor multi-sport airnasium, an outdoor…
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South Carolina’s top research institutions collaborate to advance comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease research, medical discoveries and education
September 21, 2023As part of a statewide effort to address Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias more effectively and with the help of $10 million in legislative funding, Clemson University, the Medical…
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Biotech company MycoWorks begins production at the world’s first commercial-scale Fine mycelium™ plant in Union, SC
September 21, 2023
UNION, SC – Biotechnology company MycoWorks begins production at its manufacturing facility in Union, S.C. The company is set to grow millions of square feet of its leather-alternative material produced with…
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Kamber Parker of The YoPro Know to speak at DisruptHR Greenville event
September 21, 2023
The YoPro Know’s Kamber Parker will be sharing her innovative workforce development insights at the upcoming DisruptHR Greenville event hosted by Anderson University’s College of Business. Kamber plans to share…
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Chris Ferguson joins the Augusta Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
September 21, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Chris Ferguson has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. Chris is a native of Greenville, a graduate…
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Carolina Handling donates proceeds from patriotic forklift auction to Upstate Warrior Solution, Folds of Honor
September 21, 2023Carolina Handling donated proceeds from its recent patriotic forklift auction to Folds of Honor Palmetto State Chapter and Upstate Warrior Solution, with each organization receiving $5,000 during a check presentation…
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Teen Girls’ interest in non-medical STEM careers remains virtually unchanged from five years ago
September 20, 2023
Only 10 Percent of Survey Respondents are Interested in Non-Medical STEM Careers, Compared to 11 Percent in 2018 A new survey of teens conducted for Junior Achievement by the research…
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South Carolina State Parks Director to lead National Association of State Park Directors
September 20, 2023
The National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD) has named a new leadership team to help guide the organization into the future. South Carolina State Parks Director, Paul McCormack, is…
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