USDA launches pilot program to help people in rural South Carolina repair homes damaged by severe weather and future natural disasters
July 18, 2023
Department Expands Home Repair Loan and Grant Eligibility for People in Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas USDA Rural Development South Carolina State Director Dr. Saundra Glover announced that the Department is…
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Retailers must notify the SCDOR by August 14, 2023 if you sell tobacco products
July 18, 2023
What you need to know: All retailers are required to notify the SCDOR if they sell tobacco products by August 14, 2023. More information can be found in the ST-608,…
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Wagner Wealth Management hires Erin Brown as new wealth planner
July 18, 2023
Wagner Wealth Management team has added experienced Wealth Planner Erin Brown to its team. Brown comes to Wagner Wealth Management from Huddleston & Associates where she worked as a Financial…
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Countybank Foundation donates $1,000 to Cornerstone
July 18, 2023
Countybank and Greenwood Capital recently presented a check for $1,000 to Cornerstone. The donation was given on behalf of the Countybank Foundation, which was established in 1971 and represents Countybank…
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John Cooper named Senior Client Advisor at Greenwood Capital
July 18, 2023
Greenwood Capital announced John Cooper’s promotion to Senior Private Client Advisor. Cooper initially joined the Greenwood office in 2016. This new title reflects Cooper’s continued leadership in the firm and…
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The American Red Cross reminds community to stay safe during extreme heat
July 17, 2023Learn how to treat heat-related illness like heat exhaustion This week, much of South Carolina will experience dangerously high temperatures. Extreme heat is deadly and kills more people than any…
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Youth with disabilities foster leadership and advocacy skills at a statewide forum
July 17, 2023
Dozens of youth with disabilities from across the state gather next week at Presbyterian College to develop leadership and advocacy skills with the SC Youth Leadership Forum. Hosted by Able South…
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Logisticus Group celebrates new headquarters in Greenville with ribbon cutting
July 17, 2023
Logisticus Group (LG), a transportation logistics, project management and technology company, recently held a ribbon cutting with the Greenville Chamber of Commerce to mark the opening of its new headquarters…
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ScanSource releases 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report
July 14, 2023
ScanSource (Nasdaq: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, today announced the release of its third annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting ScanSource’s ESG strategy…
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Business Succession Planning
July 14, 2023
Make preparations to exit on your own terms By Jennifer Osgood If you’re a business owner, you’ve likely poured your heart and soul into your business, and it’s hard to…
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United Way’s Jennifer Brown earns Accredited Financial Counselor status
July 14, 2023
United Way of Pickens County’s Success Coach and Resource Coordinator, Jennifer Brown, completed the requirements to earn the title of Accredited Financial Counselor by the Association for Financial Counseling and…
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YMCA of Greenville announces leadership promotions
July 14, 2023
YMCA of Greenville announced the promotion of leadership team members Sam Franklin, Barbie Jefferson, Diana Watson and MaryEllis Petrosian as they accept additional responsibilities in association strategic initiatives and broader…
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World Finance honored as a Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces in North America
July 13, 2023
Awards recognized Top 50 Companies in North America for workplace culture at celebratory Chicago event on June 7 World Finance announced that it was recognized as a Top 50 Inspiring…
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McCrory Construction welcomes Shane Perry as project manager
July 13, 2023
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, announced that Shane Perry has joined the company as Project Manager in the Upstate office. Perry has nearly 20 years of construction industry…
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A Favorite Place
July 13, 2023
By Tom Poland Each spring I write of three places, three beautiful places where colonies of rocky shoals spider lilies bloom. One is quite accessible; one is perhaps the…
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Daniel Truelove joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
July 13, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Daniel Truelove has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Daniel is a lifetime resident of the Carolinas and…
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Matt Utecht named to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2023 Healthcare Power List
July 13, 2023
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that Matt Utecht was named to the South Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2023 Healthcare Power List. Statewide, only 11 attorneys in the healthcare…
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Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty partner with purpose-driven healthcare company
July 13, 2023
Partnership builds on commitment to bring joy to the community and enhances the fan experience The Greenville Triumph SC, the Upstate’s premier soccer club home to the Greenville Triumph and…
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Blink Book Review #6 – “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman
July 13, 2023
By Reba Hull Campbell This book caught my eye at the library on a book display for Mental Health Awareness Month in May. The cover and the title drew me…
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Project Hope Foundation will join the Center for Developmental Services (CDS)
July 12, 2023
Project Hope Foundation will join the Center for Developmental Services (CDS) as an on-site partner and ABA therapy provider at its downtown Greenville facility. CDS brings the expertise and value…
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Tarah O’Sullivan joins The Woodruff at Five Forks office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
July 12, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Tarah O’Sullivan has joined the company’s Woodruff at Five Forks office as a sales associate. Tarah was raised in Spartanburg, and…
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Back to School Tip: Prepare Now for 529 Withdrawals
July 11, 2023
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis As a firm believer in the many benefits of saving with a Future Scholar 529 plan, I commend families who consistently contribute to their accounts…
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Alex Whitten joins Daniel Whitten Inspections as Home Inspector
July 11, 2023
Alex Whitten has joined Daniel Whitten Inspections as a home inspector. Daniel Whitten Inspections offers full home and commercial inspections throughout the Upstate of South Carolina, plus additional inspection services…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Pierce Wylie and Billy Goldsmith, Rebel Rabbit
July 11, 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…
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Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship Awards latest recipient
July 11, 2023
The Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship Organization announced the recipient of its Fall 2023 scholarship, Audrey Smallwood. This scholarship— in honor of the late Ted Rollins and his wife, Holly—is…
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Endeavor welcomes Lena Barakat as communications coordinator
July 11, 2023
Endeavor, the membership-based coworking and shared office space community for professionals in downtown Greenville’s ONE tower, announces it has hired Lena Barakat as communications coordinator. In her role as Communications…
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Wenker growing South Carolina presence with US headquarters in Greenville County
July 11, 2023
Wenker, Inc., a leading automotive supplier, has announced plans to grow its South Carolina presence by establishing its new U.S. headquarters in Greenville County, S.C. The company’s $3.1 million investment…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty honors top associates
July 11, 2023
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has honored its top Associates for June. In the Greenville office, Drew Torres and Grace Herlong Loveless were the top agents for transactions…
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Susan Dowling joins the Simpsonville office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
July 10, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Susan Dowling has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. With twenty years of successful experience in physician recruitment,…
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Camp WaBak celebrates 75 years
July 10, 2023Hundreds of Girl Scouts, adult members, and friends who love Camp WaBak came out to celebrate the resident camp’s 75th anniversary on Saturday, July 8. Camp WaBak is in Marietta,…
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Resource Development Director
July 10, 2023
Department: Resource Development Department Reports to: CEO FLSA Status: Full-time/Exempt Salary Range: $85k-90K plus benefits Position Summary: The Resource Development Director position oversees fundraising for Homes of Hope. This includes strategy development and oversight…
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Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Night coming to Fluor Field for an Eighth Year
July 10, 2023The Greenville Drive, BMW, Michelin North America, Inc., Greenville County Schools, GE, and Greenville Technical College (GTC) will host Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering (AM&E) Night at Fluor Field on Tuesday,…
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Greenville Tech Foundation’s Ann Wright receives 2023 SC Women in Business Award
July 10, 2023
Ann Wright, Vice President for Advancement, has been named as a recipient of the 2023 SC Women in Business award. Each year this event is held to celebrate the spirit…
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Maynard Nexsen bolsters team with addition of seven attorneys
July 10, 2023
Maynard Nexsen, a full-service law firm with 24 offices across the United States, announced the addition of seven attorneys to its Greenville office. The group includes five new shareholders. The…
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The Southern Bank purchases 44,000 square foot office campus for new loan operations center
July 10, 2023
The Southern Bank announced today the acquisition of a 44,000 square foot office campus located at 310 Inglesby Parkway in Duncan, S.C. in Spartanburg County. This new facility will house…
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Just Say Something receives record donation from Greenville Greek Festival
July 10, 2023
Just Say Something, a 35-year-old organization that has worked together with youth, parents, and communities to have open, honest, and ongoing conversations about drugs and alcohol, recently received a record…
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K9 handler and member of non-profit South Carolina Search & Rescue Dog Association Marion Tisdale appointed to board of Canine Search and Recovery
July 10, 2023Marion Tisdale, a K9 handler and officer with the South Carolina Search & Rescue Dog Association (SCSARDA), has been appointed to the board of international organization and non-profit Canine Search…
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Spartanburg governmental attorney Larry Flynn, with Pope Flynn, appointed to University of South Carolina’s Board of Visitors
July 10, 2023
Larry Flynn, an attorney with Pope Flynn, a South Carolina-based law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has been appointed to the University of South Carolina’s Board of…
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Caliber Real Estate’s Racquel Collier named “2023 Women to Watch” by Greenville Business Magazine
July 10, 2023
Racquel Collier, the founder and president of Caliber Real Estate has been named a “2023 Women to Watch” by Greenville Business Magazine as a part of their Women in Business…
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Air Preserve | Smoke-Free Greer releases Greer restaurant survey results about being tobacco free
July 10, 2023
Air Preserve | Smoke-Free Greer, a grassroots movement in South Carolina to preserve the air we breathe, released results today from a recent survey from Smoke Free South Carolina about…
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Crawford welcomes four summer interns
July 10, 2023
Crawford, a full-service strategic marketing agency in Greenville, welcomes Eleanor Kneeland, Hayden Kimbrough, Gracie Page and Eliza Easterby as interns for the 2023 summer semester. Crawford offers year-round internship opportunities…
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Furman University rejoins Fair Labor Association
July 6, 2023Furman’s entry into the Fair Labor Association makes it official: That T-shirt with the Furman logo at the bookstore wasn’t made by a child. It wasn’t made by a woman…
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CDS promotes three to supervisor positions
July 6, 2023
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) announces the promotion of three case managers to supervisor positions: Casandra Johnson, Cleonis Johnson and Shalanda Smith. “These employees have developed great leadership skills…
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When A Church Dies
July 6, 2023
By Tom Poland Some linger in woods. Some stand, for now, at the end or side of a dirt road. Some hide behind other buildings, and some haunt the…
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SC Automobile Dealers induct Scott Rizer of Walterboro to lead 2023-2024 year
July 6, 2023
Scott Rizer of Cooper Chevrolet GMC, located in Walterboro, SC, has been elected President of the South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association (SCADA) for the 2023-2024 term. He was inducted on…
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South Carolina State Fair now accepting submissions for 2023 competitive exhibits
July 6, 2023
The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for its annual competitive exhibits to be on display Oct. 11-22, 2023 during the S.C. State Fair. Exhibitors from across South…
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FUEL selects SC Children’s Theatre as 2H23 grant recipient
July 6, 2023
FUEL – a Greenville, S.C.-based strategic marketing and branding agency – announced today that it has selected South Carolina Children’s Theatre as the FUEL for Good Grant recipient for 2H…
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Lima One Capital surpasses $1 billion in multifamily bridge loans
July 6, 2023
Lima One Capital, the nation’s premier business purpose lender for real estate investors, announced that it eclipsed the $1 billion mark in originations of multifamily bridge loans. “This milestone is…
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Countybank hires Chris Jackson as SBA Division Manager
July 6, 2023
Countybank announced the hiring of Chris Jackson as Small Business Administration (SBA) Division Manager. The position manages and supervises sales, operations, and administration of Countybank’s SBA lending department. Jackson has…
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Colliers Report: Tenant Demand for Quality Drives New Construction and Rents
July 5, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2023 Greenville-Spartanburg Office Market Highlights Tenants committed to having their staff in the office are driving demand to better quality spaces. Better…
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