OTO Development announces debut of Beal House Fort Walton Beachfront, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
May 30, 2023
Beal House Fort Walton Beachfront, Tapestry Collection by Hilton has made its debut in the Florida Panhandle. Ideally positioned on the sugar-white sand of Okaloosa Island, this six-story, 100-key hotel…
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Topping out celebration held at Greenville Technical College’s Prisma Health Center for Health & Life Sciences
May 30, 2023
A topping out celebration was held on May 26 at Greenville Technical College’s (GTC) Prisma Health Center for Health & Life Sciences. The ritual of topping out to celebrate the…
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Carolina Crossroads Project meets milestone ahead of schedule
May 30, 2023
Motorists traveling along Interstate 20 westbound from Broad River Road may notice a new exit lane for traffic leading toward I-26 westbound. The new lane provides an additional 1,500 feet…
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The Citadel awarded grant to create center for artificial intelligence healthcare research
May 30, 2023
The Citadel School of Engineering is taking a big step forward in artificial intelligence research and development through a grant awarded by the National Science Foundation. The grant, in partnership…
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The Hill Institute at Furman hosts talk focused on innovation and sustainability
May 30, 2023
Leaders in innovation and sustainability gathered recently in downtown Greenville to discuss how sustainability can act as a catalyst for innovation. The group, gathered by The Hill Institute at Furman, was…
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OTO Development announces debut of Hilton Garden Inn in Ocean City, Maryland
May 30, 2023
Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront has made its debut along the Maryland coastline. The 12-story, 170-room property reopened Friday, May 26, following an extensive renovation that brings an elevated…
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Carolina Handling supports Ronald McDonald House Charities in Greenville, across the Southeast
May 25, 2023
Carolina Handling is supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities in six Southeastern cities with a donation of more than $25,000 to the Adopt-A-Room programs in Greenville, SC, Birmingham, AL, Atlanta, GA,…
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Greenville Chamber, Greenville County Schools partner to honor LaunchGVL participants and present scholarships
May 25, 2023
LaunchGVL hosted a celebration event on Tuesday, May 23rd honoring 2022/2023 student interns and their employers. During the celebration, five students received scholarships from the Greenville Chamber Foundation and five students…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty adds two
May 25, 2023
Suzanne Withington and Rhonda Owens are the latest real estate professionals to join Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty. A Greenville native, Withington brings more than 30 years of…
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Highway 61 Revisited
May 25, 2023
By Tom Poland From 22,000 miles high, a satellite dropped an uncanny merging of highway and music into my path. XM Radio played the comedic ACME siren whistle that…
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Entrepreneur Minute – David Prince, Truman + Teddy
May 25, 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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Assistant Democratic Leader Clyburn delivers remarks on Republicans plan to repeal student loan debt relief
May 25, 2023Today, Assistant Democratic Leader delivered the following remarks on H.J. Res 45, a joint resolution of disapproval that would repeal President Joe Biden’s student loan debt relief plan and reverse…
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Rick Erwin’s Greer opens Friday!
May 24, 2023
Rick Erwin’s Greer will open its doors on Friday, May 26. Located at 104 E. Poinsett Street, the dining group’s newest addition will be a classic steakhouse concept, similar to…
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Wallace Lightsey ranked as the number one attorney in South Carolina for the second year in a row by Super Lawyers
May 24, 2023
Super Lawyers, a publication recognizing outstanding lawyers, has ranked Wallace Lightsey as the number one attorney in South Carolina for the second year in a row. Lightsey is recognized in…
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Bon Secours makes Human Resources leadership announcement
May 24, 2023
Bon Secours St. Francis announced that Yolanda Johnson has been named Chief Market Human Resources Strategic Partner for its facilities in Greenville. In this new role, which she assumed earlier…
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Healthy Learners empowers Spanish-speaking communities with South Carolina’s first Youth Mental Health First Aid course
May 24, 2023
Healthy Learners, a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating health barriers to learning for striving students, achieved a significant milestone by delivering South Carolina’s inaugural Youth Mental Health First Aid…
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Colonial Life awards Original Six Foundation a grant to support afterschool programs in rural underserved areas of South Carolina
May 24, 2023
Colonial Life awarded the Original Six (O6) Foundation a $15,000 Equitable Pathways Grant to help expand its O6 Afterschool program which currently serves third through eighth grade students in rural…
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CityRange Steakhouse Grill celebrates 25 years
May 24, 2023
CityRange Steakhouse Grill, a locally owned polished casual concept with two restaurants located in Greenville and Spartanburg, S.C., will celebrate 25 years since opening its doors with chef specials in…
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Virtual Spanish teacher named 2023 Teacher of the Year
May 23, 2023
CASC Teacher Honored by Erskine College Charter Institute Cyber Academy of South Carolina (CASC) announced that Sharmaine Roaden, electives department chair and high school Spanish teacher, was named Teacher of…
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Milliken & Company ranks among Best Employers for New Graduates
May 23, 2023
For the first time, Milliken & Company makes Forbes Best Employers for New Graduates list. This honor, drawing from the input of more than 28,000 young professionals, highlights organizations based…
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Marci Williams joins First Reliance Bank
May 23, 2023
Marci Williams has joined First Reliance Bank as Vice President Account Executive / Residential Lending Specialist and will work out of the Charleston, SC, Mount Pleasant branch. She will assist…
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599 cyclists tackle the 46th annual Assaults on Mt. Mitchell & Marion
May 23, 2023
The 46th annual Assaults on Mt. Mitchell & Marion on Monday, May 22 saw the ascent of approximately 515 cyclists on Mt. Michell and 84 on Marion. The cyclists began…
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Researcher awarded $2.8 million to develop science leader academy
May 23, 2023
Brooke Whitworth, associate professor in the Clemson University College of Education, wishes South Carolina teachers could simply read the new science standards released in 2021 and instantly download all the…
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YMCA of Greenville unveils vision for serving Southern Greenville County through expansion of Prisma Health Family YMCA
May 23, 2023
The YMCA of Greenville unveiled its vision and conceptual site plans for the expansion of its Prisma Health Family YMCA. As one of Greenville County’s leading nonprofit health and human…
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Power:Ed awards SCICU $48,135 for student completion grants
May 23, 2023
S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) is pleased to announce the receipt of a Power:Ed award that will provide completion grants for students at financial risk for dropping out of…
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Minor League Baseball plans to come to Spartanburg as part of proposed downtown development project
May 23, 2023
New stadium in downtown Spartanburg would be the future home of a Texas Rangers-affiliated club A consortium of public and private sector partners announced that a new baseball stadium is…
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The Greenville Tech Foundation made a positive impact in excess of $6 million dollars in 2022
May 23, 2023
The Greenville Tech Foundation supports Greenville Technical College’s mission of transforming students’ lives and helping the community thrive by providing a world-class, affordable education. The Foundation’s leadership is extremely pleased…
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Career Pathways Scholarship saves money on workforce-ready education at Greenville Technical College
May 23, 2023
Greenville Technical College (GTC) will offer the Career Pathways Scholarship — worth up to $5,000 a year for tuition, books and course-related materials— beginning Fall Semester 2023 for students pursuing…
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Summit Real Estate Group’s Gateway 29 industrial property officially delivers, ready for occupancy
May 23, 2023Summit Real Estate Group announced the delivery of Gateway 29. Gateway 29 is a new 248,000-square-foot spec industrial building in Wellford, South Carolina that completed construction in late April 2023.…
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Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® elects David Lockwood, SIOR as incoming President
May 23, 2023
David Lockwood, SIOR, CRE, CCIM, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Colliers | South Carolina, was recently elected by the Board of Directors of the Society of Industrial…
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Countybank continues to support new YMCA fitness center
May 23, 2023The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $3,000 to the Lakelands Region YMCA. This follows a $25,000 foundation donation in 2022 for Greenwood’s new…
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Clemson’s Sonoco FRESH initiative awards three research grants
May 23, 2023The Sonoco FRESH initiative at Clemson University has awarded three research grants to faculty members who are addressing issues regarding the safety, security and sustainability of food throughout the value chain. With…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS agent receives record-breaking condo sale
May 23, 2023Tony Rossitto Represents Buyer of Highest Selling Condo in the Greenville, SC Market Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce the representation of the buyer of…
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Adel Forsythe joins the Greer office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 22, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Adel Forsythe has joined the company’s Greer office as a sales associate. Adel understands the importance of clear communication with her…
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Caliber Real Estate’s Racquel Collier graduates Greenville Chamber’s Leadership Greenville class 49
May 22, 2023
The Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s 49th Leadership Greenville class has just celebrated its graduation, and that group of graduates includes Caliber Real Estate’s Racquel Collier. An entrepreneur starting in college…
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Waller named Vice President of Affordable Property Management at NHE
May 22, 2023
Industry veteran Angie Waller has been promoted to Vice President of Affordable Property Management for NHE, one of the Southeast’s leading property management and development organizations. She also joins NHE’s…
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Upstate Mobility Alliance awarded $100,000 grant from SC DOT for Transit Hub Feasibility Analysis
May 22, 2023
In April of 2023, SC DOT awarded a $100,000 grant to the Upstate Mobility Alliance to conduct a Feasibility Study/Analysis exploring the establishment of a Transit Hub at the Greenville-Spartanburg…
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PTC employees celebrate combined 270 years of service
May 22, 2023
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently honored 17 employees who have reached service milestones with the state of South Carolina. In total, these individuals have logged a combined 270 years of…
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood and Commercial Site Solutions join forces
May 22, 2023
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) announced the acquisition of Commercial Site Solutions (CSS), a civil engineering firm with offices in Greenville, South Carolina and Tampa, Florida. “CSS has a unique reputation…
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Wicked to return to the Peace Center Aug. 2 – 20
May 22, 2023
Tickets Go On Sale May 9th WICKED, the region’s most popular musical, returns to the Peace Center in Greenville August 2-20. Tickets for the return engagement go on sale Friday, May 19 at…
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Greenville Theatre is thrilled to present for the first time, Shrek the Musical, live on stage!
May 22, 2023
Everyone’s favorite green ogre can now be seen at Greenville Theatre! Based on the hit blockbuster animated movie, Shrek the Musical is the perfect show for the whole family to enjoy. Come watch…
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Mary Black Foundation awards $850,000 of MacKenzie Scott gift
May 22, 2023
In November 2022, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $8 million to the Mary Black Foundation to support the organization’s mission to increase opportunities for health and wellbeing in Spartanburg County. Based…
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GSSM Foundation establishes Waraich Endowment to honor Carolyne Williams, a scholarship fund to benefit students
May 22, 2023
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation announced the creation of the Waraich Endowment to Honor Carolyne Williams, a scholarship fund to help GSSM students and…
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Upcountry History Museum is a 2023 Blue Star Museum
May 19, 2023
The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County has joined museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums program, a collaboration that provides free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and…
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Endeavor coworking community welcomes new All Access member
May 19, 2023
Endeavor, the coworking and office space community in downtown Greenville’s ONE tower, announces new All Access member Brookgreen Technologies. CEO Ben O’Hanlan founded Brookgreen Technologies after spending 24 years in…
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SCDOT Commission approves 2024 Pavement Improvement Plan
May 18, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission approved the Agency’s 2024 Pavement Improvement Program by adding another $775 million to the previously invested $2.8 billion in pavement improvements across the…
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Google announces South Carolina winner of 15th annual Doodle for Google contest
May 18, 2023
The annual Doodle for Google contest returns for the 15th year to showcase student artwork from around the country. Today, Google is thrilled to announce South Carolina’s Haniyah Simone Robinson…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces National 529 Day celebration with $529 college savings grants
May 18, 2023
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis today announced the return of the annual PalmettoBaby Grant Program in celebration of National 529 Day. “South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan is proud…
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Hartness announces new ownership opportunities with launch of The Meadow
May 18, 2023
Hartness, a national award-winning urban village founded by the Hartness family and located on Greenville’s Eastside, announces the release of The Meadow. Bordering Hartness’ lush Nature Preserve, The Meadow features…
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Spartanburg Community College holds graduation ceremony on campus green
May 18, 2023
Former SC Representative Rita Allison Delivers Address On Thursday, May 4th, thousands of individuals gathered to celebrate at Spartanburg Community College’s graduation ceremony on the Campus Green of the College’s…
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