Women Confidence Builders’ largest event of 2023 to be headlined by national authors
June 28, 2023
Women Confidence Builders will be hosting its biggest event of 2023 with a growth and diversity discussion from authors Bertina Ceccarelli and Susanne Tedrick as well as a guest speech…
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SC EMS Association receives $35,000 grant from Power:Ed to update and expand training programs to boost EMT pipeline across rural SC
June 28, 2023The South Carolina Emergency Medical Services Association (SCEMSA), a nonprofit dedicated to improving EMS through advocacy, collaboration, and education, has been awarded a $35,000 grant to boost education accessibility in…
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Janine Morris joins the Midtown Office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
June 28, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Janine Morris has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Janine has a heart of gold…
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Broadstreet underway on more than 2,000 residential lots in the Upstate
June 28, 2023
Broadstreet, Inc., a Greenville-based private equity firm, is preparing home-build-ready land for more than 2,000 lots across four developments in the Upstate, which are expected to yield thousands of homes…
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Engenius designs and launches University Center of Greenville (UCG) website
June 28, 2023
Engenius, a Greenville-based web design agency, recently relaunched University Center of Greenville’s (UCG) website to showcase a visual refresh of UCG’s unique consortium of academic programs from top-ranked SC universities,…
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SC7 Expedition kicks-off at famed Chattooga River
June 28, 2023SC7 2023 planners, guides, and partners will launch expedition on Saturday, July 1 WALHALLA, S.C. – The 4th-annual SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition across the Palmetto State will launch from…
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Four education leaders selected for Lifetime Achievement Award
June 27, 2023
Four school leaders from across the state have been selected by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) as 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award winners. This year, Mr. Bobby Cunningham,…
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Greenville Women Giving appoints 2023-24 co-chairs
June 27, 2023Greenville Women Giving (GWG) has announced the co-chairs of its 2023-24 season of giving. They are Mary Hipp, Beverly Ward, Jane Pannier and Jill Fivecoat. GWG is a women’s collective giving organization serving…
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Tax tips for remote workers and their employers
June 27, 2023
What you need to know: If you live in South Carolina and work from home for an out-of-state employer, South Carolina Income Taxes will be withheld from your paycheck, and…
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Anita Olson Gustafson, Ph.D., named 20th president of Presbyterian College
June 27, 2023
Gustafson, currently dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Mercer University, will begin in the role at PC on Aug. 1 The Presbyterian College Board of Trustees…
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SC Launch Inc. elects new board chair
June 27, 2023
SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, announced that Andrea H. Marshall, J.D., has been elected chairperson and elected to serve on the SCRA’s board…
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McCrory Construction welcomes Andrew Gable as senior project manager
June 26, 2023
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, is pleased to announce that Andrew Gable has joined the company as Senior Project Manager in the Upstate office. Gable has more than…
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Milliken & Company launches new CRM System built on Salesforce
June 26, 2023
Global diversified manufacturer Milliken & Company successfully launched an enterprise customer relationship management (CRM) solution, Spark, last month, built on the foundation of Salesforce and with the help of Salesforce…
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Amanda Herlihy appointed executive director of SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation
June 26, 2023
The SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Herlihy as its new executive director. She served as the Foundation’s interim…
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10X Digital Awards digital marketing scholarship
June 26, 2023
10X Digital is proud to announce Daniel Barnes as the winner of the 10X digital marketing scholarship for the Fall 2023 semester. For the past several years, 10X has awarded…
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Golf Life Navigators partners with David Vandeputte of Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty
June 26, 2023
David Vandeputte, a real estate professional with Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty, has graduated from the Golf Certified Real Estate Agents program led by Golf Life Navigators (GLN),…
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Congressman Clyburn announces over $551.5 million in broadband funding for South Carolina
June 26, 2023
Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) announced the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is allocating $551,535,983 in funds from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program to help…
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JDPR selects Jakhi Brown for its summer 2023 Executive Management Assistance Program
June 26, 2023
Building on over 30 years of program success, Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) welcomes Jakhi Brown to the agency’s internship program, known as the Executive Management Assistance Program (EMAP). Throughout…
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Jones elected South Carolina Bankers Association chairman
June 26, 2023
Boyd B. Jones, Senior Director, Middle Market Corporate Banking, Synovus, has been elected chairman of The South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA). He was elected by a vote of SCBA members…
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Trustees approve undergraduate tuition freeze for 2023-24
June 22, 2023
Clemson University’s Board of Trustees met to approve recommendations from the administration on tuition and fees for the 2023-24 academic year. The University will freeze tuition and fees for both…
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SC includes $10 million in new budget for the Saluda Grade Trail
June 22, 2023
The Saluda Grade Trail Conservancy (“the Conservancy”) is pleased to share that the South Carolina State Legislature recently included $10 million in the 2023-2024 budget towards the purchase of the…
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Prisma Health Board of Directors welcomes S. Richard Hagins and Clay Lowder, MD
June 22, 2023
Prisma Health announced the election of S. Richard Hagins and Clay Lowder, MD, to its corporate board of directors. S. Richard Hagins served the U.S. for 23 years as a…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
June 22, 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, SC…
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Moody Spring
June 22, 2023
By Tom Poland Rounding a curve on Highway 107, I saw water spurting from handsome stonework set in a mountain. Moody Spring, I knew we’d stop. I had no…
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BASF in Converse hosts job fair June 23 with pay starting at $19.50/hour
June 22, 2023
BASF’s site in Converse, South Carolina, near Spartanburg, is inviting anyone looking for a new role to stop by its career fair on Friday, June 23. The event will be…
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Gina Fox joins the Augusta Road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
June 22, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Gina Fox has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. Gina jumped right into the…
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Edward Foldes joins the Anderson office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
June 22, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Edward Foldes has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. Edward, a former Navy Senior Chief,…
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Upcountry Fiber deepens reach of broadband internet availability to continue to reduce the Upstate’s digital divide
June 22, 2023
Upcountry Fiber, the internet service provider created by utility cooperatives Blue Ridge Electric Co-op (BREC) and WCFIBER, a subsidiary of West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative (WCTEL), announced it is ahead…
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Package Concepts expands product distribution
June 22, 2023
SLG Package Concepts, LLC (“Package Concepts”) announced the expansion of available packaging and shipping supplies through its new distribution operation. “We are often asked about ancillary shipping supplies by many…
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Hammer-IMS announces operations in Spartanburg County
June 21, 2023
Hammer-IMS, a supplier of contactless measurement systems used in production lines, has established operations in Spartanburg County at the Spark Center SC’s soft-landing space. Hammer-IMS’ “M-Rays” technology combines millimeter waves…
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SmileMakers renews lease at Spartanburg distribution facility
June 21, 2023
Long-time Spartanburg-based distributor SmileMakers has renewed its lease for industrial distribution space at Fairforest Industrial Park in Spartanburg, SC, allowing the company to continue operating out of the same facility…
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Lee McMinn of Greenville Technical College wins Catalyst Award
June 21, 2023
Lee McMinn of Greenville Technical College has been named winner of a 2023 Catalyst Award for Leading Change. This award recognizes institutions at the forefront of educational innovation, those who…
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Countybank Foundation donates $7,500 to Community Initiatives
June 21, 2023
Countybank and Greenwood Capital recently presented a check for $7,500 to Community Initiatives, Inc. The donation was given on behalf of the Countybank Foundation, which was established in 1971 and…
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Nominations open to honor outstanding S.C. Women
June 21, 2023
Nominations for YWCA Greater Charleston’s highly visible 2023 #WhatWomenBring awards are now open. #WhatWomenBring honors South Carolina women leaders in business, community, and culture. Award recipients will be recognized and…
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GE Aerospace and Clemson University announce research into advanced materials for flight
June 20, 2023
GE Aerospace and Clemson University announced at the Paris Air Show they have received funding from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to continue to develop next-generation materials that…
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Clemson Family completes Mark and Kathryn Richardson scholarship challenge
June 20, 2023
Challenge: Complete. In November 2022, Mark ’83 and Kathryn Richardson challenged the Clemson Family to join them in transforming students’ lives by supporting scholarships. Their goal — through the challenge…
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Maria Areiza joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
June 20, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Maria Areiza has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Maria Areiza has a long record of successfully guiding…
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SCETV and the South Carolina Hospital Association announce partnership to engage South Carolinians in healthcare careers
June 20, 2023
The South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) and South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) are pleased to announce a momentous partnership aimed at revolutionizing healthcare communication and education in the…
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Four South Carolina Power Team members complete their term on Board of Trustees
June 20, 2023
After years of service to the South Carolina Power Team Board of Trustees, four esteemed members have completed their terms. This group includes Chairman B. Robert (Bob) Paulling of Mid-Carolina…
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Global Location Strategies taps Melancon for VP/Marketing
June 20, 2023
Greenville-based Global Location Strategies (GLS), one of the world’s leading corporate site selection firms, has hired Lori Melançon for the new position of Vice President of Marketing. Her primary responsibility…
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Feel the Heat in newest exhibit at Upcountry History Museum
June 20, 2023
We watch the news with a sense of disbelief yet can’t seem to pull ourselves away even as the screen fills with image after image of raging wildfires. In its…
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Leadership Series – Ann Marie Stieritz, Liberty Fellowship
June 20, 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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Children’s Programs highlight summer months at Upcountry History Museum
June 19, 2023
The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County, a Smithsonian Affiliate, has quite a lineup of programs and events scheduled for this summer. From the ever-popular Toddler Time and Family Fun…
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First public dog park opens in Travelers Rest SC
June 19, 2023
The Standard at Pinestone, a new upscale apartment community in Travelers Rest, SC, hosted a grand opening event for their state-of-the-art dog park on Tuesday, June 6th. Located at 125…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names new Director of Agent Sales & Development
June 19, 2023
April Stewart assumes new leadership role in Greenville office April Stewart has been promoted to Director of Agent Sales and Agent Development for Coldwell Banker Caine’s Greenville office. For nearly…
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Greenville Chamber CEO, Carlos Phillips earns Certified Chamber Executive designation
June 19, 2023
Greenville Chamber’s President/CEO, Carlos Phillips, completed the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executive’s Certified Chamber Executive program, earning prestigious CCE designation. Designed for experienced leaders, Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) is…
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10X Digital campaign recognized as a finalist in the national WealthManagement.com 2023 Industry Awards
June 19, 2023
10X Digital, a full-service digital marketing agency announced that its digital marketing campaign for Concorde Investment Services has been named a Finalist in the WealthManagement.com 2023 Industry Award (the “Wealthies”).…
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Greenville Technical College’s SACSCOC accreditation is reaffirmed
June 19, 2023
Greenville Technical College (GTC) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. The college was recently reaffirmed for…
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BASF, Wild Hearts Equine Therapeutic Center, Marine Corps League Detachment 1131 dedicate new playground
June 19, 2023
Volunteers from the VETS Team at BASF’s site in Seneca, along with Seneca-based Wild Hearts Equine Therapeutic Center and the Oconee County’s Lewis G. Watkins Marine Corps League Detachment 1131,…
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Terminix releases Top 15 Mosquito Cities List
June 18, 2023
While there are many things to love about summer in the south – warm weather, longer days and time spent outdoors – the season also marks the arrival of heavy…
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