Blayne Byars joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 13, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Blayne Byars has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. With a deep love and understanding of the area,…
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Complete PR’s Spangler named to 40 under 40 list
April 13, 2023
Anna Spangler, Creative Director for Complete PR, has been named to GSA Business Report’s 2023 40 Under 40 List. An Anderson native, Spangler graduated from Clemson University in 2018 and…
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Spartanburg Science Center launches Inaugural Spartanburg STEM Educator of the Year Awards
April 12, 2023
April 12 is South Carolina STEM Education Day and the Spartanburg Science Center is thrilled to announce the inaugural Spartanburg County STEM Educator of the Year Awards celebrating the creativity,…
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Truliant opens new branch office in Easley, S.C.
April 12, 2023
Truliant Federal Credit Union announced today the opening of its new Easley, South Carolina location. The branch is located at 5660 Calhoun Memorial Highway. The branch, Truliant’s third in Upstate…
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United Community Bank reveals upcoming construction plans for Laurens branch
April 12, 2023
As part of its commitment to investing in the Laurens community, United Community Bank is excited to announce the next step to improve its downtown Laurens branch. Construction will begin…
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BJU Division of Music receives $1 million gift to create endowment
April 12, 2023
The Bob Jones University Division of Music announced a $1 million gift to begin and fund the Robert O. Jones and Mary B. Jones Scholarship Fund. This endowed fund will…
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The Cliffs announces new Director of Residential Construction, Todd Foley
April 11, 2023
The Cliffs announced the hire of Todd Foley as their new Director of Residential Construction. A process driven community and construction management professional – able to thrive in the most…
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AFL announces expanded partnership to include exclusive naming rights to Greenville Drive’s premier venue, the Champions Club
April 11, 2023
AFL announced its expanded multi-year partnership with The Greenville Drive, a South Atlantic League Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. This opportunity positions AFL as the presenting sponsor of The…
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Kate Dabbs promoted to President of TealHaus Strategies
April 11, 2023
With a range of clients spanning industries and locations across the United States, Greenville-based marketing firm TealHaus Strategies is rapidly growing and strategically building its team to prepare for the…
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A Conversation with Teresa Coles, CreateAthon 2023
April 11, 2023
2023 marks the 25th anniversary of CreateAthon, a 24-hour creative marathon during which Riggs Partners provides pro bono marketing services for Midlands- and Upstate-area nonprofits. Cathy Monetti and Teresa Coles, partners…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Katie Skoloff, In Site Designs
April 11, 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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McCrory Construction’s Greenville operation moves to larger, strategically located office space
April 11, 2023
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, has moved its Upstate operation into a new, larger office space in Greenville to support the firm’s ever-increasing business in the region. McCrory’s…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty honors top associates
April 11, 2023
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has honored its top Associates for March. In the Greenville office, the top agents for listings sold were Grace Herlong Loveless, Samantha Snyder,…
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Bon Secours Wellness Arena and the Greenville Police Department to hold a Fill the Cruisers Food Drive benefitting Project Host
April 11, 2023
Bon Secours Wellness Arena and the Greenville Police Department are teaming up with Project Host to fill police cruisers with food items for the Project Host Soup Kitchen. Stop by…
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Community Health Awareness Day (CHAD) is back
April 11, 2023
After a few years’ departure due to COVID-19, the Community Health Awareness Day (CHAD) returns to Spartanburg on Saturday, April 22nd. This FREE community-wide event promises fun, food, entertainment, and…
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$4.5 million distributed by the One SC Fund for COVID-19 response
April 11, 2023
The One SC Fund: COVID-19 Response, housed at Central Carolina Community Foundation, announced today that more than $4.5 million was awarded during the fund’s activation for COVID-19 assistance. The grants…
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Countybank’s Laura Beth Brooks receives officer appointment
April 11, 2023
Countybank announced that Laura Beth Brooks has been appointed Vice President by the Board of Directors. Brooks, Corporate Governance Manager, joined Countybank in 2018 and is responsible for developing and…
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Tri-County Technical College freezes in-county tuition for fourth year
April 10, 2023
The Tri-County Technical College Commission voted unanimously on April 10 to freeze in-county tuition for a fourth consecutive year. The in-county tuition freeze applies to the 2023-2024 academic year. Tri-County’s…
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GaffneyLewis ADR open for mediation in South Carolina
April 10, 2023
Amy Gaffney and Regina Hollins Lewis announced the formation of their new mediation firm, GaffneyLewis ADR. Alongside their already well-established litigation firm, Gaffney Lewis LLC, the firm will support Amy…
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Greenville Literacy Association names new executive director
April 10, 2023
Victoria Novak has been selected to serve as executive director of the Greenville Literacy Association (GLA), a 58-year-old non-profit organization that provides education for adults who strive to complete their GED, become…
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Topside Pool Club to open for the season on May 5
April 10, 2023
Topside Pool Club is slated to open for its seventh season on Friday, May 5. Complete with a swim-up bar for members to get the chance to both lounge and…
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Hotel Hartness announces expansion of culinary team
April 10, 2023
Hotel Hartness announces the expansion of its culinary team as it opens its doors to the public. Gianna Smutzi and Juan Nieto join Patterson Kitchen + Bar as chef de…
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Greenville Triumph U-13 and Greenville Liberty U-19 teams notch medals at 2023 USL Academy Cup Tournament
April 10, 2023
The Greenville Triumph’s U-13 Boys Premier team won silver in their division and Greenville Liberty U-19 Girls Elite team secured bronze competing in the 2023 USL Academy Cup tournament in…
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Financial Literacy Month Tip: Automated Contributions Can Grow Your 529 Savings
April 10, 2023
It’s April! The flowers, the trees, the birds, even the seasonal allergies signal spring is here. It’s always refreshing – aside from the allergies – to welcome a new season…
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UBS advisor teams in South Carolina named to the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams list
April 8, 2023
UBS Wealth Management USA announced today that The Parham, Arrowood, Bragdon Team and The Alpha Group, advisor teams based in the firm’s Greenville, South Carolina office, have been named to…
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Arthur State Bank celebrates 90 years of service to the Upstate community
April 7, 2023
April marks a significant milestone for Arthur State Bank as the community bank celebrates its 90th anniversary. Founded in 1933 in Union, South Carolina, Arthur State Bank has been a…
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Circle 555 women’s giving initiative presents $228K to ministries statewide
April 6, 2023Circle 555, a special initiative of South Carolina Christian Foundation (SCCF), presented grants throughout the month of March to 36 ministries across the state totaling $227,927. Ministries receiving grants serve…
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Leadership Series – Leighton Lord, Maynard Nexsen
April 6, 2023
The Who’s on the Move Leadership Series highlights people leading extraordinary change in South Carolina. We will be focusing on the journeys of 12 top leaders per year from across the state…
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Leadership Series – Dr. Gene Fant, North Greenville University
April 6, 2023
The Who’s on the Move Leadership Series highlights people leading extraordinary change in South Carolina. We will be focusing on the journeys of 12 top leaders per year from across the state…
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The Donnan/COBE Project at North Greenville University
April 6, 2023
North Greenville University is renovating the Donnan Administration Building into their new College of Business and Entrepreneurship. It is a $9.7 million project that will provide five contemporary classrooms; student…
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Mashburn Construction CEO receives Hall of Fame Award
April 6, 2023
Paul Mashburn, Chief Executive Officer of Mashburn Construction, has been selected as one of five esteemed industry professionals to receive the 2023 Hall of Fame Award by Carolina Associated General…
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High Spirits Hospitality opens Events at Judson Mill
April 6, 2023
The Upstate’s leading event company opened its latest venue with more than 700 guests and a glittering array of the best entertainment and food the region’s hospitality industry has to…
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Bon Secours offers new treatment option for carpal tunnel patients
April 6, 2023Â Â Â Â Â Drs. Megan Friend and Fiesky Nunez Bon Secours is now offering patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) a new, high-tech treatment option that is minimally invasive.…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS named one of global network’s Top 50 companies
April 6, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that it has been recognized with the Berkshire Elite Circle Award as one of the Top 50 companies in the Berkshire Hathaway…
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HRP Associates’ Greenville office relocates to historic Judson Mill District
April 5, 2023
HRP Associates, Inc. (HRP), an environmental engineering and consulting firm with offices nationwide, announced the relocation of its Greenville office to the historic Judson Mill District. The multi-disciplinary firm relocated…
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Converse University and Hub City Writers Project to host author Charles Frazier
April 5, 2023
Hub City Writers Project and Converse University will host bestselling author and National Book Award Winner Charles Frazier on April 26 on the Converse campus. “An Evening with Charles Frazier…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis names Melissa Simmons as Deputy State Treasurer
April 5, 2023
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has named Melissa D. Simmons, CPA, CFP, as the agency’s new Deputy State Treasurer after the recent retirement of Tonia Morris. Simmons will oversee the…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County honored Broadstreet President Joe Baldassarra as Individual Donor of the Year
April 5, 2023
Broadstreet, Inc. President Joe Baldassarra has been recognized as the Individual Donor of the Year for 2022 by Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County. He was honored at Habitat’s Appreciation…
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S.C. Arts Commission announces additions, change to team
April 5, 2023
The South Carolina Arts Commission welcomed to its team two new program directors who are tasked with serving South Carolina’s individual artists (#SCartists) and facilitating arts initiatives in rural communities.…
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Two community leaders elected to TCTC Foundation Board
April 4, 2023     Two community leaders have been elected to serve on Tri-County Technical College’s (TCTC) Foundation Board of Directors. Joining the Board’s current members are Joel Davis,…
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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
April 4, 2023
Builder Rocket, CloseWise, and ElectroWire were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Carolina Seed Systems, Pensievision, and Tandem Concepts received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive…
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Municipal Association of SC launches statewide e-commerce marketplace
April 4, 2023
The Municipal Association of SC is partnering with its economic development technical assistance program, Main Street South Carolina, to build a statewide e-commerce marketplace. The disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic…
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MUSC named a founding partner in launch of first South Carolina Innovation Month
April 4, 2023The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) announced a partnership with the South Carolina Department of Commerce and South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) to launch, for the first time in…
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SCDOR Tax Tips: tax credits for SC business owners that could lower their tax liability
April 4, 2023
If you’re a South Carolina small business owner and want to save money on your tax bill in 2023, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) wants you to know…
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Southern First appoints Andy Borrmann as Chief Financial Officer
April 4, 2023
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the appointment of Andy Borrmann as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President. Borrmann joins Southern First…
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Colliers Report: Rental Rates Continue to Escalate
April 3, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2023 Greenville-Spartanburg Office Market Highlights This quarter, the asking rental rates for Class A space have exceeded their 2020 (pre-COVID) highs with…
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REEM GVL announces new Program Manager, Courtney Hicks
April 3, 2023
Greenville’s Racial Equity and Economic Mobility Commission (REEM) welcomes Courtney Hicks as the new Program Manager. As the former Outreach and Public Programming Coordinator at the Avery Research Center for…
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Community-based organizations receive $2.2 million in funding from the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) to combat the opioid use disorder and overdose crisis
April 3, 2023
Support for Prevention, Harm Reduction, Treatment and Recovery Initiatives in Urban and Rural Communities Nationwide Community-based organizations have a key role in combatting the opioid use disorder and overdose crisis…
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Cushman & Wakefield arranges $29M sale of Velocity II, one of Greenville-Spartanburg’s new industrial assets
April 3, 2023
Cushman & Wakefield announced the firm has arranged the $29 million sale of Velocity II, a newly constructed Class A 297,607-square-foot logistics facility in Greer, South Carolina. Cushman & Wakefield’s…
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International African American Museum to receive Riley Institute award recognizing landmark collaborative achievement in SC
April 3, 2023
The museum will be recognized with the OneSouthCarolina Partners in Progress Award during the Building OneSouthCarolina Forum on May 10 in Columbia. Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced that the…
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