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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Attorneys Matthew Covington, Jordan Crapps, Jessica W. Laffitte, Christine Ormand, & Thomas Twehues recognized as Ones to Watch by Best Lawyers®
August 22, 2023
2024 Best Lawyers in America© – Ones to Watch Gallivan White Boyd announced the selection of attorneys, Matthew Covington, Jordan Crapps, Jessica W. Laffitte, Christine Ormand and Thomas Twehues, as…
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Best Lawyers® lists twenty-three Gallivan White Boyd attorneys for 2024
August 22, 2023
2024 edition of Best Lawyers in America© Released Twenty-three attorneys have been included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Best Lawyers® is a seasoned and well-respected…
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Nelson Mullins Partner Henry “Buzz” Burwell to be honored by Japanese government in Greenville
August 22, 2023
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP partner Henry “Buzz” Burwell is being honored by the Consul of Japan on Saturday, Aug. 26 at the 25th Annual Bon Dance Festival hosted…
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Colliers Report: Vacancy increased due to new deliveries
August 22, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2023 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights Vacancy increased in Q2 2023 to 3.85% across the state as 986,821 square feet are under…
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Affordable housing options to expand in Charlotte as NHE gets underway bringing Ovata at Reedy Creek to life
August 22, 2023
South Carolina-based developer Taylor Davis of NHE knows the situation all too well, after spending more than 25 years of his career involved in developing and managing quality, affordable housing…
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ScanSource announces appointment of new Board Member
August 22, 2023
Vernon Nagel brings extensive executive leadership experience and financial expertise to the ScanSource Board of Directors GREENVILLE, SC – ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to…
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Anderson Automotive Group of NC acquires Upstate SC dealerships from MCE Automotive Group
August 21, 2023
Anderson Automotive Group of North Carolina announced the acquisition of five dealerships in Greer, one in Greenville and one in Easley from MCE Automotive Group for an undisclosed price. The…
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SOUTHTEC 2023 Exhibitor Preview: Innovative global suppliers, distributors and equipment builders to demonstrate latest technologies and solutions for southeast manufacturers
August 21, 2023
SOUTHTEC 2023, an SME event for small- to medium-size manufacturers (SMMs) and large original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), supports the thriving southeast manufacturing industry by providing attendees with the ideal forum…
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James Beard award-winning duo to speak, offer tasting, at Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails September 13th
August 21, 2023
Perini Ranch, known for its world-famous beef tenderloin and James Beard Award-winning steakhouse, headlines Collaborators & Cocktails on Wednesday, September 13th from 5:00 – 7:15 p.m. at Endeavor, the coworking…
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Crescent Startup Community designated a national historic site
August 21, 2023Crescent Startup Community, a large-scale mixed-use Innovation District that will provide a dedicated space for startups, entrepreneurs, and the development of innovative ideas and projects, announces its designation as a…
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Marketing Minute Video: What to Expect When Working with a PR Firm
August 21, 2023
Marketing Minute by Beverly Bowers, NP Strategy This week’s video shares what to expect when working with a public relations firm and how to set yourself up for success.…
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Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP welcomes Anna Beaton as the newest addition to their team
August 21, 2023
Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP, a nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm, announces the latest addition to their esteemed team, Anna Beaton. With a background in commercial and general litigation,…
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Greenville Theatre kicks off season 98 with Monty Python’s Spamalot
August 18, 2023
Greenville Theatre is excited to open Season 98 with the 2005 Tony Award-Winning Best Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot. This hilarious musical tells the story of King Arthur and his Knights of…
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Voterheads announces the expansion of their collaboration with Ballotpedia
August 17, 2023
Voterheads.com, a South Carolina technology company, is excited to announce the expansion of its local government monitoring and reporting collaboration with Ballotpedia. Visitors to Ballotpedia’s city and county web pages will…
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Duke Energy files resource plan to serve the future energy needs of a growing and prosperous South Carolina
August 17, 2023
As strong economic development successes and population growth power South Carolina’s energy needs, Duke Energy’s goal is to ensure energy reliability for its customers. To that end, Duke Energy Carolinas…
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Converse University announces new 2023-2024 Trustees
August 17, 2023Converse University welcomed five new members to its esteemed Board of Trustees: Dawn C. Davis Deck ’99, Executive Director of Local Initiatives Support Corporation Upstate SC Kim Varnadoe Kent ’97,…
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Countybank Foundation donates $5,000 to Carolina Football Club
August 17, 2023
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $5,000 to the Carolina Football Club. The donation will cover 10 partial scholarships for players and their…
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Attorney Steve Sumner named Upstate DUI “Lawyer of the Year” 2024
August 17, 2023
Greenville attorney Steve Sumner has been named 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” for DUI / DWI Defense in Upstate South Carolina by Best Lawyers. It marks the ninth consecutive year…
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Commerce Club of Greenville announces rebrand – introducing: City Club of Greenville
August 17, 2023
The Commerce Club, a private business and social club located in downtown Greenville, announces a plan of revitalization with a new name, logo, brand, and interior design that follows the…
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34 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Greenville attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers
August 17, 2023
Statewide, 84 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers in their respective practice areas. Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide, has selected…
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