Memories Of Zebco Reels & Red Wrigglers
May 17, 2023
By Tom Poland I drive west, Georgia bound, and pass it yet again, a place that pulls at my heart. My father had a worm farm, and my grandfather’s…
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Greenville Technical College president Keith Miller awarded Order of the Palmetto
May 17, 2023
Dr. Keith Miller, president of Greenville Technical College (GTC), was presented with the Order of the Palmetto on May 17. Established by Governor John C. West in 1971, the Order…
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Meyn America, LLC establishing first SC operations in Oconee County
May 17, 2023
$10.8 million investment will create 25 new jobs Meyn America, LLC (Meyn America), a leading poultry processing solutions company, announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operations with a…
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Larkspur Pointe expands luxurious housing options with Phase II
May 17, 2023
A Greenville-based developer purchased 6.7 acres from Immanuel Lutheran Church to expand the existing Larkspur Pointe apartment community located in the Five Forks area on Woodruff Road. Stephen T. Mack,…
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Women at higher risk of stroke than men
May 17, 2023
Symptoms of Stroke May Also Vary Based on Gender About every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke – a leading cause of death and disability. While we all…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina distributes $1.4 million in grants
May 17, 2023
Foundation Releases 2023 Cycle I Grantee Partners The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded 92 grants totaling $1.4 million to nonprofit organizations throughout the Palmetto State. Each organization…
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Sprouts Farmers Market to open at North Hills Shopping Center on Greenville’s Eastside
May 17, 2023
Aston Properties makes significant investment in historic shopping location Aston Properties of Charlotte announced that Sprouts Farmers Market, a healthy grocer featuring natural and organic products, will open a store…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School wins $10,000 Impact grant from Building Hope
May 17, 2023
Public Charter High School Recognized for Excellence Greenville Technical Charter High School, GTCHS, a public charter high school announced that it has been recognized nationally as a Model Charter and…
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Caliber Real Estate announces Upstate projects
May 17, 2023
Emerging multi-family development company, Caliber Real Estate, has announced its involvement in two Upstate projects. Founded in 2021 by Racquel Collier, a native of Mayesville, South Carolina in Sumter County…
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Messer adds to its construction operations team in the Upstate
May 17, 2023
Messer Construction Co. has added three industry veterans to its Greenville-based team, each with extensive experience leading complex expansion and renovation projects in the commercial, health care and higher education…
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Greenville Women Giving awards $517,980
May 17, 2023
Greenville Women Giving (GWG) announced it has awarded $517,980 in grant funding to six non-profit organizations operating in Greenville County. Since its inception in 2006, GWG has awarded 146 grants…
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Sprouts Farmers Market to open at North Hills Shopping Center on Greenville’s Eastside
May 17, 2023
Aston Properties makes significant investment in historic shopping location Aston Properties of Charlotte announced today that Sprouts Farmers Market, a healthy grocer featuring natural and organic products, will open a…
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Peter Dunphy retires from board leadership
May 17, 2023
After over eight years of stellar board service to the South Carolina Research Authority and its investment affiliate SC Launch Inc., Peter Dunphy has retired from the SCRA board of trustees and the…
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Bob Jones University Board of Trustees appoints acting CEO
May 16, 2023
The Bob Jones University Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Alan Benson acting CEO, effective May 17, 2023. Benson joined the University leadership in 2018 and has been serving as executive…
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Infinity Marketing named Top Workplace 2023 for South Carolina
May 16, 2023
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, announced that they were again named in the South Carolina Top Workplaces awards. This is the company’s third consecutive year…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Lindsey Calcutt, Incora Health
May 16, 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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Demi Agresta joins Colliers’ Spartanburg office as Marketing Manager
May 16, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina announces the appointment of Demi Agresta as Marketing Manager for the Spartanburg office. As Marketing Manager, Agresta will be responsible for the development and execution of…
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Congressman Clyburn announces $3 million to preserve and restore Historically Black Colleges and Universities in South Carolina
May 16, 2023
U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) announced $3 million from the National Park Service (NPS) to help preserve and restore Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in South Carolina. The…
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Clemson University breaks ground on $130-million Advanced Materials Innovation Complex
May 16, 2023
Clemson University broke ground on May 16 for a $130-million building that is expected to herald a new era of innovation and workforce development in advanced materials for South Carolina…
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Two healthcare executives join PTC Foundation Board
May 16, 2023
During its April meeting, the Board of Directors of the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Foundation installed two new members. Both are esteemed local healthcare executives. Kristin M. Manske, PT, DPT,…
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SC Council on Competitiveness to award 2023 SC STEM Educator of the Year and name new Boston Dynamics AI-enabled robot
May 16, 2023
May 19th Ceremony at Richland District Two R2i2 Student Innovation Center SC Tech, an initiative of the SC Council on Competitiveness (“SC Competes”), in partnership with S²TEM Centers SC, The…
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Copper Advisors acquires the accounting firm of Edwards & Hedrick CPAs
May 16, 2023
Copper Advisors, a full-service accounting firm in Greenville, has acquired the full-service tax and accounting firm of Edwards & Hedrick CPAs in Greer. The acquisition expands the services footprint of…
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance announces 2023 Woman of the Year
May 16, 2023
April Allen, Director of Government Relations for Continental, was named the 2023 South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) Woman of the Year at the annual Palmetto Women’s Manufacturing Forum hosted at…
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Nine Upstate organizations receive Barbara Stone Foundation’s Community Innovation Grants to support programming for people with disabilities
May 16, 2023
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, recently awarded nine Community Innovation Grants to Upstate non-profits. The…
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Countybank Foundation presents donation to Greenwood Abbeville Little League
May 16, 2023
Countybank and Greenwood Capital recently made a donation to the Greenville Abbeville Little League on behalf of the Countybank Foundation, which was established in 1971 and represents Countybank and Greenwood…
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Clare Carpenter joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS®
May 16, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Clare Carpenter has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Clare considers herself fortunate to call the Upstate of…
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Record-breaking 2,600+ food lovers attend Columbia Food and Wine Festival in sixth year
May 15, 2023
The 2023 festival marks the largest year ever in attendance and support of the region’s culinary community The 2023 Columbia Food and Wine Festival brought 2,699 food lovers together for…
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Greenville Technical College and University of South Carolina sign agreement creating transfer pathways
May 15, 2023
Greenville Technical College (GTC) and University of South Carolina Columbia (USC) have signed an agreement promoting access and facilitating the transfer of GTC students into the university’s programs. The goal…
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Two South Carolina students named 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars
May 15, 2023
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today announced the 59th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical…
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Pamela Altstatt receives TCTC Adjunct Faculty Award
May 15, 2023
Pamela Altstatt’s passion for providing learning experiences that support students’ physical, mental and emotional health and well-being was recognized Thursday, May 4, when she received Tri-County Technical College’s (TCTC) 2023…
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Four South Carolina SBDC clients win state SBA Awards
May 15, 2023
Joseph Wilson, Tremaine Moore, Marvin Ross and Michael Williams recognized for excellence in advancing the needs of the small business community The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC),…
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‘Very Eric Carle’ exhibition making southeastern debut at Upcountry History Museum
May 15, 2023
It will be a very special day for children and adults alike when the unique, one-of-a-kind Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit opens Saturday, May…
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Wilson Associates adds new agent with broad residential, investment property, lake area expertise
May 15, 2023
Wilson Associates, one of Greenville’s largest independent real estate firms, has added Amanda Harbin to its growing team of top-notch community-minded agents. Harbin brings a unique background as both a…
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Emily Pitts becomes Director of Community Based Programs at The Woodlands at Furman
May 15, 2023
Emily Pitts has joined The Woodlands at Furmans’ directorial team as the new Director of Community Based Programs. A South Carolina native, Pitts earned her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology…
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Upcountry Fiber Foundation gives $24,320 to its inaugural class of non-profit grant recipients
May 15, 2023
Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the philanthropic arm and permanent endowment of internet service provider Upcountry Fiber, gave $24,320 to three Upstate non-profit organizations. This is the first time the foundation, which…
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Greenville wealth management advisor awarded $15,000 grant from Northwestern Mutual to benefit The Family Effect
May 12, 2023
Celebrating the philanthropic work of its financial advisors, Northwestern Mutual is recognizing the individuals who have shown outstanding volunteerism and leadership through its 2023 Community Service Awards. Now in its…
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Southern Gala’s White Hot Party: NEON CLASSIC on May 25th, 2023
May 12, 2023
To Raise Funds and Awareness for the National Alliance on Mental Illness Greenville after a three-year hiatus B & R Events, LLC presents the nationally recognized Southern Gala’s White Hot…
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South Atlantic Canners, Inc. expanding Lee County operations
May 11, 2023
$28.7 Million Investment Will Create 15 New Jobs Over the Next Five Years South Atlantic Canners, Inc. (South Atlantic Canners), a Coca-Cola production cooperative that includes several Coca-Cola distributors, today announced…
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International African American Museum receives Riley Institute’s OneSouthCarlolina Partners in Progress Award
May 11, 2023Charleston’s International African American Museum (IAAM) received the second annual OneSouthCarolina Partners in Progress Award from Furman University’s Riley Institute. The award was presented to IAAM President and CEO Dr. Tonya Matthews by…
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SCRA selected to participate in new NSF initiative to grow clean energy in South Carolina
May 11, 2023
The South Carolina Research Authority is a core member of a team selected as an inaugural recipient of up to $1 million from the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines, or NSF Engines, program.…
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The One 5 at Hartness announces May 20 opening
May 11, 2023
The One 5 at Hartness announced that it will open Saturday, May 20 in the Hartness community’s Village Center on Greenville’s Eastside. The new neighborhood restaurant will feature a full…
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Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards approximately $160,000 to South Carolina
May 11, 2023
Grants Part of More Than $13 Million Awarded to Support Literacy and Education Programs During 30th Anniversary The Dollar General Literacy Foundation announced the award of approximately $160,000 in literacy grants…
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ScanSource appoints Chief Accounting Officer
May 11, 2023
ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, announced the appointment of Brandy Ford to Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. Ford has been…
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United Home Loan Services, Inc. continues growth with market expansion, new loan originator
May 10, 2023
Local mortgage lender expands to Alabama and Tennessee, adds new loan expert United Home Loan Services, Inc. (NMLS #70641), headquartered in downtown Greenville, SC, announced a new addition to its…
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SCCADVASA joins the South Carolina Indian Affairs Commission to host a Summit on Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirits
May 10, 2023
#NoMoreStolenSisters #MMIWActionNow #MMIWG2S Columbia, S.C. – The S.C. Indian Affairs Commission will be hosting a Summit on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. The MMISWG2 Summit is part of a movement that…
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More than 11,300 student loan borrowers in South Carolina approved for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
May 10, 2023
PSLF highlighted as Public Service Recognition Week begins Today, to mark Public Service Recognition Week, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced it has approved nearly 616,000 borrowers nationwide for…
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The Greenville Scottish Games announces 2023 schedule
May 10, 2023
Scots brought a lot more to America than just bagpipes. And on the last weekend of May, people from across the Southeast will come to Greenville to learn that what…
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WREN celebrates passage of Paid Leave for Educators in South Carolina
May 10, 2023
Today, the Paid Leave for Educators (H 3908) passed the House unanimously. This bill is off to the Governor’s desk for signature. Soon, more than 55,000 educators in South Carolina…
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Statement from Palmetto State Teachers Association on passage of parental leave benefits bill
May 10, 2023
Palmetto State Teachers Association applauds today’s unanimous vote in the South Carolina House to concur with Senate amendments to H. 3908, a bill that will make educators in South Carolina…
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Shayla Merritt named Marketing Director of Cyberwoven, a South Carolina-based digital agency
May 10, 2023
Cyberwoven, an award-winning South Carolina-based brand, marketing, and website design and development firm, is proud to announce Shayla Merritt as the firm’s new Marketing Director. Merritt to become Cyberwoven’s first…
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