Bank of America is reaffirming its commitment to the African American Male Scholars Initiative at Greenville Technical College
August 9, 2023
Bank of America, a long-standing supporter of the African American Male Scholars Initiative (AAMSI) at Greenville Technical College (GTC), has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering academic success within the African…
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Spartanburg-based attorney Tom A. Killoren Jr. elected to lead South Carolina Association for Justice
August 9, 2023
Other New Officers Announced The South Carolina Association for Justice has unanimously elected Tom A. Killoren Jr. as President, bringing more than three decades of trial experience to the helm…
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Greenville Jewish Federation honors nonprofits and Teen Program grads
August 9, 2023
The Greenville Jewish Federation has recognized the outstanding accomplishments of 16 Upstate teens who spent the past year learning about philanthropy, engaging with our aging population, and raising money to…
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Nephron works to resolve nationwide drug shortage by producing vital medications
August 8, 2023
Nephron 503B Outsourcing Facility, a division of Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, is focused on resolving drug shortage concerns with the production of 0.5% Albuterol 5 mL, del Nido Cardioplegia, Lidocaine 1%…
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Greenville youth learn ballet skills at Phillis Wheatley Community Center
August 8, 2023
Eleven students had the opportunity to learn ballet at Phillis Wheatley Community Center over the summer. Instructors from International Ballet provided two free ballet classes per week at the center…
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Calmettos USA launches new business featuring unique palmetto tree artwork products
August 8, 2023
Calmettos USA (calmettosusa.com) is a newly launched business that offers specialized products featuring palmetto tree artwork by Cal Harrelson, artist, and creator of the Calmetto. Through Calmettos USA, the artwork…
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ACEC-SC unveils new awards, recognizes statewide excellence in the engineering field
August 8, 2023
The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) presented four new awards at the Awards Banquet at the S.C. Engineering Conference & Trade Show on June 16. Awards…
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HOA management firm NHE expands into Charlotte region, names Stinson to lead growth
August 8, 2023
Client requests for firm’s presence leads service-driven HOA firm to add operations for communities in and around Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia MSA What began as casual requests from former South Carolina clients now…
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Lima One Capital’s Groomes named Top Emerging Star
August 8, 2023
Christian Groomes, a Senior Sales Manager with Lima One Capital, has been named a Top Emerging Star by Scotsman Guide. The Top Emerging Star honor goes to exceptional loan originators…
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TATT holds Elevate Upstate Grant Workshop; Application deadline is September 22
August 8, 2023
Ten at the Top recently held an Elevate Upstate Grant Workshop at the nearly completed Bridgeway Station. Over 30 potential grant applicants heard from River Hughes (of grant benefactor Hughes…
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Clemson Libraries new CU-ICAR branch wins SAE International competition
August 8, 2023
The branch library at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) is less than a year old, but it is already making a difference for automotive engineering students…
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Connor Beverly joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
August 8, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announce that Connor Beverly has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Connor grew up in Greenville, South Carolina, making his…
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In Site Designs adds Elizabeth Seay as lead commercial Interior Designer
August 7, 2023
In Site Designs proudly welcomes Elizabeth Seay, a seasoned and highly skilled Interior Designer, to their Commercial Design team. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art & Interior Design…
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Nominate a Woman of Distinction
August 7, 2023
All of us know that woman—the woman who does it all. She has excelled in her career and is a mentor in the community. A Shero. We want to hear…
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South Carolina ETV announces production of Season 2 of “After Action,” the acclaimed PBS series focusing on the wide-ranging experiences of the diverse community of military veterans
August 7, 2023
Hosted by combat veteran Stacy Pearsall, the series features powerful conversations about military life South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced that production will begin in August 2023 on seven new one-hour…
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Laurens County Revolutionary War Battlefield permanently protected, added to the Liberty Trail
August 7, 2023
The Hammond’s Store Battlefield most recent addition to statewide driving tour The South Carolina Battleground Trust announced the acquisition of the Hammond’s Store Battlefield near Clinton in Laurens County, South…
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Adam Schrimmer of Blank Canvas Mural Company to design three murals in Travelers Rest
August 7, 2023
Adam Schrimmer, Lead Artist and Owner at Blank Canvas Mural Company, was selected by businesses in the city of Travelers Rest to design and paint three murals as part of…
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Riley Institute at Furman announces 2023-24 afterschool Policy Fellows
August 7, 2023
The White-Riley-Peterson Policy Fellowship creates opportunities for a nationwide network of leaders to harness their collective expertise to expand and improve afterschool and summer learning programming. The White-Riley-Peterson (WRP) Policy…
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US News & World Report names Bon Secours Hospitals Best in Greenville Metro area
August 7, 2023
Bon Secours St. Francis has been recognized as a “Best Hospital” for 2022 by the U.S. News & World Report. Together, the health system’s two hospital campuses – St. Francis…
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Greenville Chamber CEO, Carlos Phillips, elected to lead ACCE, receives elite CCE certification
August 7, 2023
Carlos Phillips, CCE, president & CEO of the Greenville Chamber, was named chair of the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Board of Directors during the organization’s annual meeting…
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Marketing Minute Video: Creating a Captivating Brand Image
August 7, 2023
Marketing Minute Darain Ginyard, NP Strategy This Marketing Minute shares expertise on creating a consistent and engaging brand image that will set your brand apart from competitors and leave…
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EV battery experts recharged by automakers’ pledge for more charging stations
August 7, 2023
To keep pace with President Biden’s 2030 zero-emissions initiative, seven major automakers—including South Carolina’s based BMW Group, have pledged $1 billion to create 30,000 more electric vehicle charging stations across…
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Dee Nichols named athletic director at Presbyterian College
August 4, 2023
Longtime administrator Dee Nichols has been chosen to serve as Presbyterian College’s new director of athletics. Nichols, the senior associate athletic director for operations and senior woman administrator, replaces Rob…
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Less than 50 spaces left for August’s Women Confidence Builders event
August 4, 2023
A little more than two scores of tickets are left for South Carolina Women’s Executive Luncheon, and if that wasn’t enough to get you to buy a ticket, all attendees…
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Pickens County Council’s Costner elected to serve as SC Association of Counties President
August 4, 2023
Pickens County Council Vice Chairman Roy Costner III was elected President of the South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) for 2023-24 during the Association’s Annual Conference held Aug. 1-3. Business…
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Karlyn Jones of Abacus Planning Group passes Certified Financial Planner (TM) Examination
August 4, 2023
Abacus Planning Group, Inc. proudly announces that Karlyn M. Jones has passed the CFP® examination. The CFP® Certification Examination assesses the candidate’s ability to integrate and apply a broad base…
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Engenius earns International Recognition for website design for Liberty Fellowship
August 4, 2023
Engenius, an Upstate digital marketing agency, was presented with an Award of Distinction from the Academy of Interactive Visual Arts Communicator Awards for creative excellence and website design work for…
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LS3P hires healthcare sector leader for new Jacksonville office location
August 3, 2023
Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and Myrtle Beach, SC; Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, and Wilmington, NC; Atlanta and Savannah, GA, and Jacksonville, FL – Architecture, interiors and planning firm, LS3P, has announced Jonathan…
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Chasing The Ivorybill
August 2, 2023
By Tom Poland “Chasing the Swamp Ghost” caught my eye, and I read Garden & Gun’s feature about photographer Bobby Harrison’s quest to capture irrefutable evidence that the ivorybill…
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EY announces Jane Zhang of STAR EV Corporation as an Entrepreneur of the Year® 2023 Transformative Leader
August 2, 2023
Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) recently announced that CEO Jane Zhang of STAR EV Corporation was named an Entrepreneur of the Year® 2023 Southeast Transformative Leader awardee. The Entrepreneur…
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School supply drive hosted by United Way of the Piedmont supports over 1,000 students in Spartanburg County
August 2, 2023
Twenty percent of school-age children in the Spartanburg County community live in poverty. For these students and their families, a back to school supply list can be a large purchase,…
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Giving to Furman tops $40 million in fiscal year 2023
August 2, 2023
Philanthropic contributions to Furman University in fiscal year 2023 reached $41.6 million, marking the third year in a row that giving topped $40 million, despite downward trends in giving nationally…
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Community Hub, LLC acquires Danny Smith’s Fillin & Fixin station in Simpsonville
August 2, 2023
Community Hub, LLC, a Greenville, S.C.-based real estate and development group, is proud to announce the acquisition of Danny Smith’s Fillin & Fixin service station located in the heart of…
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22 Turner Padget attorneys named among Charleston, Columbia and Greenville’s Legal Elite
August 2, 2023
Turner Padget is pleased to announce that 22 of its attorneys have been included among Charleston Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly and Greenville Business Magazine’s 2023 list of Legal Elite.…
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Upcountry Fiber launches new multi-gig broadband internet service offering to address increased household bandwidth needs
August 2, 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), has launched a new…
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ScanSource, Inc. receives 2023 Workplace Excellence Award for Tech Culture from TMCnet
August 2, 2023
Award recognizes companies with unique culture and strong commitment to employee satisfaction ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, announced that TMCnet, a leading…
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Greenville Jewish Federation hires inaugural CEO
August 2, 2023
The nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the Upstate’s vibrant Jewish community has hired community leader Courtney Tessler to be its CEO – a first for the 76-year-old organization. The Greenville Jewish…
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Glasgow to co-chair national philanthropic organization
August 2, 2023
Greenville resident Maggie Glasgow has been appointed one of two co-chairs of Philanos, the nation’s largest women’s collective giving network. Glasgow, who is also a longtime member of Greenville Women…
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South Carolina’s 2023 Tax Free Weekend launches on Friday
August 2, 2023
South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend starts this Friday at 12:00 a.m. and ends Sunday at 11:59 p.m. What you need to know: South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend starts…
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Veteran healthcare leaders aim to bridge medical care gaps with new company
August 1, 2023For the past three years, a group of skilled former medical care leaders have heard almost weekly stories from friends, neighbors and former co-workers about their dissatisfaction with the state…
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Disability Rights South Carolina launches “Voting is My Right” campaign
August 1, 2023
The statewide campaign promotes voter registration, education and participation among young people with disabilities in South Carolina. Disability Rights South Carolina, a nonprofit organization that protects and advances the legal,…
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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
August 1, 2023
DRAHOLA Technologies, Heirloom Cloud, Lynk-ed, and Rapid Title were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Apex Orthopaedic Technologies and Real Motors received new grant funding. All SCRA Member…
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USC to admit top 10% of S.C. high school class
August 1, 2023
All South Carolina students who are ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating class will be guaranteed admission to the University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus…
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Sung Yi Soug joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
July 31, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Sung Yi Soug has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Sung Yi was born in South Korea and…
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Greenville Center for Creative Arts welcomes Javy Pagan as new Program Director
July 31, 2023
The Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Javy Pagan as the new Program Director. With an impressive background in program creation, implementation, community…
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Heather Beasley joins the Anderson office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS®
July 31, 2023
Heather is a Nashville, Tennessee native and former elementary school teacher with a passion for real estate. After moving to the Anderson area eight years ago she found her calling…
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2023 “GroundBreakers” recognized for positively impacting the Carolinas construction industry
July 31, 2023
GroundBreak Carolinas has announced the results of its 2023 GroundBreaker Awards, an annual awards program that recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond to make a difference for the…
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GMK adds four experienced professionals across multiple divisions
July 31, 2023
GMK Associates, Inc., has continued to grow across multiple divisions with the addition of several new professionals to its already robust and client-focused staff. Since late 2022 and into 2023,…
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CAMS Cares Week: Spreading Love and Compassion Across Local Communities
July 31, 2023
CAMS (Community Association Management Services), the premier community management company throughout the Carolinas, announced the resounding success of CAMS Cares Week – a company-sponsored volunteer initiative that took place throughout…
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Mission 46 aspires to transform South Carolina through scholarships
July 31, 2023Groundbreaking program intends to expand college access in all 46 South Carolina counties An ambitious initiative aims to eliminate the financial barrier to college for bright, under-resourced South Carolina students,…
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