Rivers I Cross

  February 24, 2023
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   Rivers make me say things out loud. As I drive alone over a river I often say its name. In fact, some rivers’ names beg to…

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Infinity Marketing promotes Shannon Nissen to Director of Client Services

  February 23, 2023

Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, announced Shannon Nissen has been promoted to Director of Client Services “Watching Shannon’s career grow within our team has been…

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Engenius hires Paige Helms as Content Strategist

  February 23, 2023

Engenius, an Upstate digital marketing agency, announced the addition of Paige Helms as Content Strategist, expanding the agency’s staff to support its growth and new project activity. As content strategist,…

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ScanSource announces appointment of Chief Legal Officer

  February 23, 2023

ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, announced the appointment of Shana Cochrane Smith as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. Smith…

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Countybank Associate receives Officer appointment

  February 23, 2023

Countybank announced that Christopher Kidwell has been appointed Banking Officer by the Countybank Board of Directors. Kidwell, Consumer and Business Relationship Manager, was appointed Banking Officer. He joined Countybank in…

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Hartness announces The one 5 at Hartness

  February 22, 2023

In partnership with the owners of The 05 and The 07, Hartness announced The one 5 at Hartness. The restaurant will feature a full bar and lunch and dinner menu…

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Reedy Reels honors nine films in 2023 showcase

  February 22, 2023

A record 1,400 people checked in to watch one of the 10 film sessions at the 2023 Piedmont Natural Gas Presents Reedy Reels: The Greenville Festival this past weekend. As…

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Tax tips for South Carolina college students

  February 22, 2023

What you nee​d to know: You may need to file a tax return depending on your gross income and whether or not your parents can claim you as a dependent.…

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Emily Schuck to lead enrollment at Furman

  February 21, 2023

Emily Schuck has been named vice president for enrollment management at Furman University following a national search, Furman President Elizabeth Davis announced today, Feb. 20. Schuck (pronounced “shook”), who is…

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Brantley Bariola joins Craig Gaulden Davis Architecture

  February 20, 2023

Craig Gaulden Davis (CGD) Architecture welcomes Brantley Bariola to the team as an architectural intern. Brantley studied architecture and engineering at Louisiana Technical University in Ruston, Louisiana and interned in…

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State health care leadership joins business chamber board

  February 19, 2023

Dr. Vicki Young and Kenya Mingo of the SC Primary Health Care Association (SCPHCA) have joined the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce, a…

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Benson Marketing Group acquired by The Brand Leader

  February 16, 2023

Combination Brings New Advertising, Branding, Design Skills to Wine & Spirits Brands and Expands TBL in Another Sector GREENVILLE, S.C. – Benson Marketing Group, a leading wine and spirits marketing…

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SC REALTORS® announce short-term rental initiative

  February 16, 2023

Legislation introduced in SC House would protect the thriving short-term rental economy South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) announced today in a press conference its short-term rental initiative, including support of legislation…

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The Word Merchant Highway

  February 16, 2023
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   Upon taking a writing position long ago, the boss of bosses shot me a sideways look, “So, you’re a word merchant.” Clever, I thought, but as…

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Founders Federal Credit Union gives $20 million back to members.

  February 15, 2023

Founders Federal Credit Union Returns $20 Million to members through Super Loyalty Bonus Dividend Founders Federal Credit Union announced via a Super Bowl LVII Commercial it is returning $20 million…

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New housing development brings patriotism to the front porch

  February 15, 2023

Great American Homes launches a new 55+ community, 1776. Great American Homes, a new company founded by NewStyle Communities, an Epcon Communities franchise, has announced a new 55+ housing development…

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CIU Board accepts resignation of Dr. Mark Smith over health issues

  February 15, 2023

The Columbia International University Board of Trustees has accepted the February 9th letter of resignation from Dr. Mark A. Smith as president of CIU prompted by Dr. Smith’s prolonged health…

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Is Your Company a Good Bet?

  February 14, 2023

By Kristen S. Jerome, CPA Partner, Bauknight Pietras & Stormer The best time to prepare your Company for investment by an outsider is LONG before you need the additional capital. …

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CPI for all items rises 0.5% in January as shelter increases

  February 14, 2023

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.5 percent in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.1 percent in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…

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SC Arts Advocacy Week is February 13-17

  February 14, 2023

The South Carolina Arts Alliance (SCAA) is hosting SC Arts Advocacy Week, February 13-17. The annual event brings arts practitioners and supporters together to celebrate the universal impact of the…

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SC Launch Inc. invests in New Forge

  February 14, 2023

South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in New Forge LLC. The $250,000 investment will help the Rock Hill-based startup continue transforming the manufacturing and healthcare industries with its augmented reality…

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Furman celebrates award recipients at 2023 Bell Tower Ball

  February 13, 2023

Furman University presented a number of major awards at its annual Bell Tower Ball Saturday, Feb. 11. The event, which took place at the Greenville Convention Center, celebrated the accomplishments…

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FUEL selects Greenville Literacy Association as 1H23 grant recipient

  February 13, 2023

FUEL – a Greenville, S.C.-based strategic marketing and branding agency – announced that it has selected Greenville Literacy Association as the FUEL for Good Grant recipient for 1H 2023. Since…

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