Forbes recognizes Craigen Schoen and Trey Martin as two of SC’S Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
April 26, 2023Two local Raymond James-affiliated financial advisors, Craigen Schoen, CFP®, and Trey Martin, AIF®, were recently named to the 2023 Forbes list of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors. The list, which recognizes advisors…
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United Community partners with Greenlight to help families raise financially-smart kids and teens
April 25, 2023
United Community is proud to announce a new partnership with Greenlight® Financial Technology, Inc. to provide United customers free access to the award-winning Greenlight family finance app, available through the…
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Upstate Warrior Solution hosts Rupert Huse Veteran Center ribbon cutting
April 25, 2023Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS) hosted the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Rupert Huse Veteran Center (RHVC) on Wednesday, April 19 at 770 Pelham Road in Greenville. The first…
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“Taste the Upcountry” added to Mountain Roots Herb Festival at Hagood Mill
April 25, 2023Event will feature panel discussions, a keynote address and a specially brewed, historic beer paired with an heirloom grain dish Dr. David Shields, Carolina Bauernhaus Brewery & Winery, Hagood Mill,…
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Putting Your Cash to Work
April 25, 2023
By Charles B. Flowers, CFA The creation of a cash management plan is the best way to optimize your cash. A successful cash management plan incorporates cash needs, time frames,…
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DP3 Architects, Ltd. welcomes Kristen A. Lassa
April 25, 2023
DP3 Architects, Ltd. announced the addition of Kristen A. Lassa to the firm. Kristen joins DP3 Architects with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture from the Milwaukee Institute…
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Ben Alexander named 2023 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants in Greenville
April 25, 2023
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Ben Alexander was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” for Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants in Greenville. Only…
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Southern First reports results for first quarter 2023
April 25, 2023
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2023. “While the current interest rate environment continues…
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USC Upstate receives $50K from Power:Ed to support student research opportunities
April 25, 2023
The University of South Carolina Upstate has received a $50,000 award from Power:Ed to prepare state students for careers in the life sciences. Funds will support the summer research program…
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Midlands executive receives Distinguished Humanitarian Award
April 24, 2023
Carol Yarborough, M.Ed, MSW, LISW-CP, executive director of the Dickerson Child Advocacy Center (DCAC) received the Distinguished Humanitarian Award from the South Carolina Victim Assistance Network (SCVAN) during its annual…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
April 24, 2023
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston,…
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Infinity Marketing congratulates Grace Myers on SCPRSA Award win
April 24, 2023
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is thrilled to announce that Grace Myers, Social Media Coordinator, has won the Public Relations Student of the Year Award…
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The Cliffs welcomes Cheryl Scullin as sales executive in The Mountain Region
April 21, 2023
The Cliffs welcomed Cheryl Scullin to its Cliffs Realty team as a sales executive. She joins The Mountain Region sales office, which includes The Cliffs at Glassy, The Cliffs at…
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Flock and Rally announces the expansion of its creative team
April 21, 2023
Flock and Rally a full-service, communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, announced that it has expanded its creative team with the hiring of Rebecca Rebl as graphic…
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The Insurance Source hires Karis McGuire as Bilingual Customer Service Representative
April 21, 2023
Karis McGuire has joined The Insurance Source as a Bilingual Customer Service Representative. From Springdale, SC Karis is a 2023 Bob Jones University graduate who got her bachelor’s degree in…
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BorgWarner Inc. expanding Oconee County operations
April 20, 2023$42.7 million investment will create 122 new jobs BorgWarner Inc. (BorgWarner), a global leader in mobility solutions, announced plans to expand its facility in Oconee County. The company’s $42.7 million…
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Graham seeks more than $60 million in funding for water improvement projects in South Carolina
April 20, 2023
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham released his funding requests for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill the Senate will consider later this year. Graham posted…
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Geotechnical engineer Stephen Nickerson joins Goodwyn Mills Cawood in South Carolina
April 20, 2023
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) welcomed geotechnical engineer Stephen Nickerson, PE in South Carolina. He joins the firm as regional geotechnical leader for the Carolinas and southern Georgia, where he is…
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HBO’s Succession Provides Important Lesson for Local Business Owners
April 20, 2023
By William Bragdon Senior Vice President-Investments The Parham, Arrowood, Bragdon Institutional Consulting Group UBS Wealth Management USA The fourth and final season of Succession continues to keep viewers on…
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Frampton Construction digs into new facility for Minges Bottling Group
April 20, 2023
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has broken ground on a new 223,375-square-foot build-to-suit project for Minges Bottling Group…
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Greenville Scottish Games announces Royal Highland Fusilier Guard
April 20, 2023
Eight members of The Royal Highland Fusilier Honor Guard (2SCOTS) has been selected to take part in the 2023 Greenville Scottish Games. WO2 James McKenna will lead this team and…
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High School Seniors honored at the 7th Annual SC STEM Signing Day
April 19, 2023
On Tuesday, April 18th, 68 South Carolina high school seniors were honored at the 7th annual South Carolina STEM Signing Day. Similar to college signing days for athletes, the students…
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Blackstream | Christie’s International Real Estate welcomes Marchant Bateman & Co.
April 19, 2023Blackstream® | Christie’s International Real Estate is excited to announce the addition of the highly regarded Marchant Bateman & Co. team to its Greenville, SC office. The team, led by…
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Milliken & Company marks five years of progress in 2022 sustainability report, “For HumanKind”
April 19, 2023
Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company released its fifth annual sustainability report, “For HumanKind.” The report tracks Milliken’s progress on its 2025 Sustainability Goals, originally set in 2019, and provides…
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GreenWood, Inc. earns the McGriff Workplace Safety Excellence Award for 13th consecutive year
April 19, 2023
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction, and workforce solutions provider, was recently presented with the McGriff Workplace Safety Excellence Award for achieving excellence in safety performance throughout the company. McGriff…
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SCRA Awards Company of the Year and Founder of the Year at annual summit
April 19, 2023Hundreds gathered at South Carolina Research Authority’s annual summit in Columbia this week, where Charleston-based GoodUnited was awarded Company of the Year, and Lanford Holloway, CEO of Columbia-based TerraStride, was awarded Founder…
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Sarah Baldwin promoted to SVP Retail Mortgage Sales
April 19, 2023
First Reliance Bank announces that Sarah Baldwin has been promoted to SVP Retail Mortgage Sales at FRB Mortgage, a division of First Reliance Bank. She is responsible for developing and…
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SC Ports celebrates growth of Inland Port Dillon
April 18, 2023South Carolina Ports celebrates the five-year anniversary of Inland Port Dillon with record number of containers handled at the rail-served inland port in March. “It was five years ago —…
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Carolina Handling named a Raymond Dealer of Distinction for 32nd consecutive year
April 18, 2023
Carolina Handling has been named a Dealer of Distinction (DOD) by The Raymond Corporation for the 32nd year in a row. The DOD award is given annually to the top…
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Collaborators & Cocktails goes to the movies May 11th
April 18, 2023
Former Longtime Regal Cinemas CMO Ken Thewes to Speak Endeavor, the coworking and office space community in downtown Greenville’s ONE tower, announces that Ken Thewes, former chief marketing officer of…
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Build Carolina awarded $40,000 from Power:Ed to support rural expansion of SC Codes
April 18, 2023
Build Carolina, headquartered in Greenville, has been awarded $40,000 from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, for the rural partnership expansion of its existing SC Codes programs in…
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Outstanding educators from Piedmont Technical College honored
April 18, 2023Three Piedmont Technical College (PTC) employees were honored recently as Outstanding Educators for the 2022-2023 academic year by the South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA) at its annual conference in…
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Ale Yeah! The Blood Connection and Carolina Ale House partner to make blood donation convenient and fun
April 18, 2023
The Carolinas and Georgia – Carolina Ale House announced its new partnership with The Blood Connection (TBC) to make blood donation easy, accessible and fun for community members. This collaborative…
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SC7 announces presenting sponsor for 2023 expedition
April 18, 2023
Duke Energy is top sponsor in annual SC7; MUSC and BCBS are SC7’s Health and Wellness sponsors By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Electric power and natural gas giant Duke Energy…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Ayla Luers Connor in Greenville
April 18, 2023
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Ayla G. Luers Connor has joined the firm’s Greenville office as Special Counsel. Ayla focuses her practice on representing hospital systems and healthcare providers…
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The Peace Center announces its 2023-2024 Peace Broadway Season
April 17, 2023
The Peace Center has unveiled its 2023-2024 Broadway season sponsored by Gibbs Cancer Center and the lineup is like a parade of the biggest names in modern music history. From…
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Proactive MD celebrates grand opening of new Health Center in Greer
April 17, 2023Advanced Primary Care provider Proactive MD is pleased to officially open its 11th Health Center in South Carolina. Located in Greer, the facility will expand the group’s Upstate footprint and…
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Let your feet Take Flight at the Greenville Downtown Airport
April 17, 2023
The Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) 10th Annual Take Flight 5k fundraiser will be on Saturday, May 27. This event raises money for Runway Park with 100 percent of the donations…
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Clearly Furman campaign launches with goal of $426 million by 2026
April 17, 2023
Furman University announced today its largest campaign ever. Clearly Furman, the Campaign for our Third Century aims to raise $426 million by 2026, the start of the university’s next 100…
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Kylie Stevenson joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 17, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Kylie Stevenson has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Kylie has been a native of Greenville, South Carolina…
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ABC Carolinas names Kristen Powell as President and CEO
April 17, 2023
The Board of Directors for Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) announced that Kristen Powell has been named the chapter’s new President and Chief Executive Officer…
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Dawn Campbell joins the Woodruff Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 17, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Dawn Campbell has joined the company’s Woodruff at Five Forks office as a sales associate. With a passion for serving the…
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Walmart Foundation teams up with LISC to expand equitable food access and fuel community-based nonprofits
April 14, 2023In collaboration with the Walmart Foundation, LISC announced funding to help eight community-based nonprofits increase access to healthy, affordable food in under-resourced communities. Located primarily across the Southeast region, grantees…
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Whitten founds Upstate Home and Commercial Inspection Company, Daniel Whitten Inspections, launches company website
April 14, 2023
Daniel Whitten, a licensed home and commercial inspector with 25 years of inspection experience in the Upstate, has founded Daniel Whitten Inspections, LLC. The company offers full home and commercial…
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Converse University receives $10K Collegiate Recycling Grant from DHEC
April 13, 2023
Converse University recently received a $10,000 Collegiate Recycling Grant from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) to expand upon its existing recycling and sustainability programs. The…
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Milliken & The Greenville Drive announce Milliken Plaza at Fluor Field
April 13, 2023
Milliken & Company, a diversified global manufacturer headquartered in Upstate South Carolina, officially unveiled Milliken Plaza at Fluor Field yesterday during the Greenville Drive’s 2023 Opening Night celebration. Milliken Plaza…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jennifer Sutton, OrangeWIP
April 13, 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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The Green Of Winter
April 13, 2023
By Tom Poland Pine pollen yellows my deck, but the green of winter colors my thoughts. Two things I like about winter. One, winter’s cold bones lay the land…
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Countybank Foundation awards scholarship to PTC student
April 13, 2023
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently awarded a scholarship to Piedmont Technical College (PTC) student Iliana Uzoh, who is currently studying computer technology. “We…
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Rainwater named Chief Accounting Officer
April 13, 2023
First Reliance Bank announces that Keith Rainwater has been named Chief Accounting Officer. Rainwater, a Certified Public Accountant, brings more than 25 years of banking experience and an extensive accounting…
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