Christopher J. Collins joins OTO Development as Vice President, Food & Beverage
July 31, 2023
Christopher J. Collins has joined OTO Development as Vice President, Food & Beverage, bringing a medley of operations experience in restaurants, sports and entertainment venues, private clubs, and hotels. As…
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Nelson Mullins represents West Potomac Capital in launching a social impact private investment fund
July 31, 2023
Nelson Mullins represented West Potomac Capital (WPC), which announced on July 27 its plans to launch a social impact private investment fund called WPC Financials Impact Fund I LP (Fund)…
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SC Association of Health Underwriters announces 2023-2024 new board members
July 31, 2023
The South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters (SCAHU) proudly announces its new officers and board of directors for the 2023-2024 year. The 2023-2024 SCAHU Officers include President Bradley George, Principal…
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NFIB: Back-to-School tax holiday a chance to support small businesses
July 31, 2023
NFIB State Director Ben Homeyer says South Carolina’s upcoming back-to-school sales tax holiday is a great opportunity for people to help local businesses during difficult economic times. This year’s back-to-school tax holiday on computers, printers, school supplies, clothing and…
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S.C. Lt. Governor Pamela Evette at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island nearing conclusion of SC7
July 28, 2023
July 28, 2023 EDITORIAL NOTE: In this series of short videos which have run exclusively on MIDLANDSBIZ, LOWCOUNTRYBIZ, AND UPSTATEBIZ throughout the month of July, South Carolina leaders have briefly…
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The Insurance Source hires Rodney Evans as Administrative Assistant
July 28, 2023
Rodney Evans has joined The Insurance Source as an Administrative Assistant. Evans recently graduated from North Greenville University where he got his degree in Business Management. This year he will…
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Prisma Health Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital will launch initiative at Unity Park to expand community access to adaptive sports and wellness
July 28, 2023
Prisma Health’s Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation (RCP) Hospital is working with community partners to create an initiative in downtown Greenville at Unity Park that will be focused on expanding community access…
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Furman chemists receive $1 million grant to create technology to better analyze air particles
July 27, 2023
Two scientists at Furman University have been awarded a three-year, $1-million grant from the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation to create a prototype of a portable, lightweight mass spectrometer for…
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My SC Wildlife Dream Machine
July 27, 2023
By Tom Poland I grew up in a large hardwood forest in Georgia, and I rambled in woods every chance I got. I saw deer, wild turkey, ducks, and…
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Nelson Mullins Lawyers named to TALK Greenville Magazine’s 2023 Top Lawyers List
July 27, 2023
In the July edition of TALK Greenville Magazine, lawyers from the firm’s Greenville, South Carolina office were recognized for their achievements in several practice areas in the inaugural Top Lawyers…
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South Carolina State Fair General Manager receives prestigious agriculture award
July 27, 2023The South Carolina State Fair announced that its general manager, Nancy Smith, has been awarded the John W. Parris Agricultural Leadership Award by the South Carolina Association of Agricultural Educators…
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College of Education to use grant award to offer free tuition for career changers pursuing teaching degrees
July 27, 2023
The College of Education will use a grant award from the South Carolina Department of Education to cover all tuition and associated costs for 36 career changers pursuing a master’s…
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Duke Energy offers programs to help South Carolina customers with high summer energy bills
July 27, 2023
Duke Energy is reminding customers to check out the latest assistance programs that can help keep bills in check as the heat of summer settles in across the Palmetto State.…
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Robert Ariail’s “Lowcountry” panel wins national award for best cartoon
July 27, 2023
Cartoonist Robert Ariail has been honored with a national award for best cartoon by the Association of Alternative News Media (AAN). Ariail’s “Lowcountry” panel stood out among the competition, impressing…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond to offer free notary public seminars across South Carolina
July 27, 2023
This fall, Secretary of State Mark Hammond will be offering seven free regional notary public seminars for South Carolina notaries and those interested in becoming a notary. These seminars will…
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ScanSource announces partnership with Logitech
July 27, 2023
New partnership expands video collaboration and modern workplace solutions ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, announced a partnership with Logitech, a leading designer…
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Addison Homes receives Home Builders Association of Greenville’s Green Building Bridge Award
July 27, 2023
Addison Homes, a local home builder which specializes in building healthy, high-performance homes that emphasize increased comfort and durability, better indoor air quality, ultra energy efficiency, and the use of…
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Five ways to spend unused 529 plan funds
July 26, 2023
Opening a 529 plan is a fantastic way to save for education for a child. Imagine that you have been saving for your child’s college education since she was a…
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Madeline Huffman and Cody Mann join FinTrust Capital Advisors
July 26, 2023
FinTrust Capital Advisors is pleased to announce that Madeline Huffman and Cody Mann have joined the FinTrust team in Greenville, SC. Madeline, as Operations Administrator, will provide back-office support and…
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Crawford awarded Bronze Medal for sustainability
July 26, 2023
Crawford, a full-service marketing agency in Greenville, S.C. is proud to announce it has been awarded the 2023 Bronze certification by EcoVadis, the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability…
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Cyberwoven, a South Carolina-based digital agency publishes new insights piece: Hi Ed Marketing: Navigating a Changing Landscape
July 26, 2023
Cyberwoven, a leading brand, web, and marketing agency located in the heart of South Carolina, sat down with the firm’s Director of Strategy, Dan Hoover, to discuss the evolving higher…
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Trey Martin named to AdvisorHub’s 200 Fast Growing Advisors to Watch
July 26, 2023
Wilkes “Trey” Martin, AIF®, WMS, Managing Director & Senior Vice President of Sage Capital Wealth Management of Raymond James, has been recognized as one of AdvisorHub’s 200 Fast Growing Advisors…
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David Schissler joins the Spartanburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS®
July 26, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that David Schissler has joined the company’s Spartanburg office as a sales associate. Originally from Chicago, David was drawn to the warmth…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter 2023
July 26, 2023
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2023. “I am proud of our…
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Bridging The Gap launches this week to explore workforce
July 25, 2023
The YoPro Know will be releasing Bridging The Gap, its latest effort to help further discussion on the recruitment and retention of young professionals, on its social media channels this…
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USC School of Medicine Greenville culinary medicine instructor shares aspartame alternatives
July 25, 2023
A recent World Health Organization study that outlines the need for further investigation on aspartame’s potential health effects has many seeking natural alternatives to chemical sweeteners. Dr. Krista Blackwell, a…
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GSSM receives $10,000 grant from Trane Technologies to provide scholarships for summer programs
July 25, 2023
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation announced it has received a $10,000 grant from Trane Technologies. This gift will support scholarships for students across the…
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Crawford adds three team members, promotes two more and recognizes milestone anniversary
July 24, 2023
Crawford, a full-service strategic marketing agency based in Greenville, recently welcomed three new team members, promoted two invaluable performers and honored a milestone anniversary. Andrea Stegall, chief operating officer celebrates…
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Kara Tiffany joins the Woodruff at Five Forks office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS®
July 24, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Kara Tiffany has joined the company’s Woodruff at Five Forks office as a sales associate. Kara has dedicated thirty years of…
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Chase Green joins the Midtown Office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS®
July 24, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Chase Green has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Chase, a proud South Carolinian and founder of the…
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South Carolina ETV completes interactive collection exploring the Reconstruction era in American history
July 24, 2023
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is pleased to announce the completion of its interactive and immersive educational website Reconstruction 360. Work on Reconstruction 360 began in 2019 to complement the PBS…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio nominated for five South Carolina Broadcaster’s Association STAR Awards
July 24, 2023
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is proud to announce its nomination for five prestigious South Carolina Broadcaster’s Association (SCBA) State Television and Radio (STAR) Awards. Winners of the…
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Clemson University shatters fundraising record with unprecedented philanthropic support
July 24, 2023
On June 30, Clemson University concluded another extraordinary fiscal year marked by record-breaking levels of philanthropic generosity in academics and athletics. With an overwhelming outpouring of support from donors, the…
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Marketing Minute Video: Six Ways PR is Innovating in a Changing Landscape
July 24, 2023
Marketing Minute Amanda Loveday, NP Strategy This insightful Marketing Minute explores the transformative impact of the pandemic on the public relations industry, highlighting six innovative ways PR professionals are…
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Grant from The Leon Levine Foundation helps New Morning expand vital reproductive healthcare
July 24, 2023
New Morning, a South Carolina nonprofit organization, announced it has received a $50,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation (TLLF) to support its program that provides free and low-cost birth…
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Success of South Carolina Seven 2023 far exceeding all expectations
July 24, 2023
With nine days remaining, the SC7 Expedition is setting a measurable record far beyond previous years’ indeterminate numbers CHARLESTON, S.C. – SC7 officials say this year’s trek from the mountains…
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Carolina Handling hosting patriotic forklift auction for charity
July 20, 2023
On National Hire a Veteran Day on July 25, Carolina Handling will launch an online auction to raise funds for two veteran organizations, Folds of Honor and Upstate Warrior Solution,…
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Oconee Federal to merge with Mutual Savings Bank
July 20, 2023
SENECA, SC. & HARTSVILLE, SC – Oconee Federal Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: OFED) (“the Company”), the holding company for Oconee Federal Savings and Loan Association, and the majority-owned subsidiary of Oconee…
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Oconee Federal Financial Corp. announces voluntary NASDAQ delisting and SEC deregistration
July 20, 2023
SENECA, SC – Oconee Federal Financial Corp. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: OFED), the holding company for Oconee Federal Savings and Loan Association, announced today that it has notified the NASDAQ Stock…
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CONNEX South Carolina now available for SC manufacturers
July 19, 2023
Governor Henry McMaster, alongside leadership from South Carolina’s business community, announced the launch of CONNEX South Carolina, a free online platform that provides one-stop access to manufacturers in the state…
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Colliers Report: Unprecedented wave of new construction about to crest
July 19, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2022 South Carolina Industrial Market Highlights 8.9 million square feet delivered statewide this quarter and another 10 million square feet will deliver…
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PAWchitecture design-build pet furniture competition launches in Greenville to benefit Greenville County Animal Care
July 19, 2023
Nichols Architects partners with AIA Greenville, brings creative community together to make a difference AIA Greenville, a local section of the South Carolina chapter of the American Institute of Architects,…
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Rotary Club of Spartanburg elects Coby Cartrette Hennecy as 107th President
July 19, 2023
The Rotary Club of Spartanburg inducted its new officers on Tuesday, July 11 at the Piedmont Club. The roster included: Coby Cartrette Hennecy (President), Louis J. Smith (President-Elect), Lindsay G.…
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Colliers Report: Investment in manufacturing sustains industrial market
July 19, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2023 Greenville-Spartanburg Industrial Market Highlights Since the second quarter of 2020, nearly $6 billion in capital investments were announced by a broad…
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McDaniel Village tanning salon rebrands as Palm Beach Tan
July 19, 2023
Augusta Road location to undergo interior transformation and feature new offerings Palm Beach Tan is transforming its interior and will soon feature new offerings as part of Palm Beach Tan’s…
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Northwestern Mutual’s Executive Director of Recruitment named 2023 Forty Under 40 Honoree
July 19, 2023
Claire Bray, Northwestern Mutual’s Executive Director of Recruitment for Northwestern Mutual -Greenville and Spartanburg, was selected as GSA Business Report’s 2023 Forty Under 40 honoree and recognized during an awards…
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The Day The Sky Fell
July 19, 2023
By Tom Poland A beautiful blue-sky afternoon it was. As I walked back from my mailbox a freshly killed squirrel with half its head missing fell right in front…
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USC School of Medicine Greenville announces the appointment of Leah Robinson, PhD as Associate Dean of Student Affairs
July 19, 2023
USC School of Medicine Greenville announced the selection of Dr. Leah Robinson as Associate Dean of Student Affairs and assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Robinson, Ph.D.,…
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Alchemy Comedy to present 10th annual Greenville Comedy Marathon
July 19, 2023
Alchemy Comedy announced the schedule for the highly-anticipated 10th annual Greenville Comedy Marathon. This beloved celebration of laughter continues to bring the community together in this joyous event. On July…
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Tri-County Technical College business programs reaffirmed by ACBSP
July 18, 2023The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Associate Degree Board of Commissioners has reaffirmed accreditation of the business programs at Tri-County Technical College. With more than 30 years of promoting excellence…
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