SC Chamber, DEW collaborate to launch Palmetto Business Barometer survey
January 10, 2023
The SC Chamber of Commerce and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce launch a monthly survey series to capture a pulse on business conditions, attitudes and behaviors The South…
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Quitchet named finalist for the Most Innovative Business of the Year
January 10, 2023
GREENVILLE, SC – Quitchet, an app designed to streamline the home selling process, was named as a finalist for SC Biz News 2022 Reader Rankings “Most Innovative Business of the…
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SCRA contributes over $1.15 billion to South Carolina’s economy
January 10, 2023
South Carolina Research Authority had an outstanding year in 2022, making over a $1.15 billion impact on the state’s economy. As published in its recently released annual report, the total includes jobs…
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Milliken & Company celebrates Milliken Honors recipients
January 10, 2023
Milliken & Company, a diversified global manufacturer, hosted its sixth annual Milliken Honors awards program this morning, highlighting more than 185 associates from around the globe. Within the framework of…
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Furman University to host Greenville Triumph, Greenville Liberty for 2023 season
January 9, 2023
Soccer Club continues work toward construction of a multi-use stadium to host matches in 2024 The Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty will play their home matches at Furman University’s Paladin…
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Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship Organization awards Spring 2023 scholarship
January 9, 2023
The Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship Organization announced the recipient of its Spring 2023 scholarship, Ellie Strong. This scholarship— in honor of the late Ted Rollins and his wife, Holly—is…
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Countybank Foundation donates $5,000 to Next Level Lifestyles
January 9, 2023David Tompkins, Greenwood Market Executive for Countybank, recently presented a check for $5,000 to Next Level Lifestyles to support their operation. The donation was given on behalf of the Countybank…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty honors top associates
January 9, 2023
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has honored its top associates for December. In the Greenville office, Grace Herlong Loveless and Michael McGreevey were the top agents for listings…
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NAI Earle Furman & NAI Columbia announce merger
January 7, 2023
A partnership in the works since 2019, commercial real estate firms NAI Earle Furman (Greenville, SC) and NAI Columbia (Columbia, SC) recently joined forces in a creative alliance. The merger…
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Colliers Report: In the Greenville-Spartanburg market, elevated interest rates affecting office sales
January 5, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2022 Greenville-Spartanburg Office Interest rates and economic uncertainty have caused sales (both investment and owner-occupant) to slow dramatically. Demand still exists in…
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Upstate South Carolina businesses turn to Rainbow Restoration for help dealing with frozen pipe damage
January 5, 2023
A historic extratropical cyclone that occurred in late December 2022 led to winter storm conditions (e.g., blizzards, high winds, snowfall, or record cold temperatures) being experienced across much of the…
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Justine Allen promoted to Assistant Director of Ten at the Top
January 5, 2023
Ten at the Top (TATT) has announced the promotion of Justine Allen to Assistant Director. Allen has served in the role of Program & Event Manager since joining TATT in…
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Maynard Cooper & Gale and Nexsen Pruet announce merger
January 5, 2023Together, the 550+ attorney firm will broaden its reach across the U.S. Alabama-based Maynard Cooper & Gale and Carolinas-based Nexsen Pruet have agreed to merge into one national law firm operating under the…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
January 5, 2023
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville-Spartanburg / Myrtle Beach, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston,…
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South Carolina ranked 3rd on the 2022 U-Haul Growth Index
January 4, 2023
South Carolina has been ranked 3rd on the 2022 U-Haul Growth Index, a step up from the previous year. The U-Haul Growth Index is an effective gauge of how well states…
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Study shows 145% increase in South Carolina median home price since 2000
January 4, 2023
The red-hot pandemic housing market has finally cooled in recent months. Due to actions by the Federal Reserve to combat inflation, mortgage rates have more than doubled from the historic…
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Tidewater joins MCA
January 4, 2023
SPARTANBURG, SC – Mobile Communications America, Inc. (“MCA”), the leading provider of wireless communication solutions that enhance the safety, security, and operating efficiency of workplaces, announces the acquisition of Tidewater…
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The Rose Ball Beneficiaries Committee now accepting letters of intent for grants to benefit charitable organizations in Greenville County
January 4, 2023
The Rose Ball, Greenville’s longest-running charitable event, is accepting letters of intent between January 1-13, 2023 for grant applications. The Rose Ball Beneficiaries Committee determines recommended grants for funding in…
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LEAD Upstate presents financial donations to three Upstate K-9 programs
January 4, 2023
LEAD Upstate held a press conference on Tuesday to present three Upstate K-9 programs with financial contributions. Representatives from the Greenville Sheriff’s office, Greer Police Department and Travelers Rest Police…
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Spencer Cole joins FinTrust Capital Advisors
January 4, 2023
FinTrust Capital Advisors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Community Bank, announced the addition of Spencer Cole as Vice President Investment Advisor. In this role, Cole will assist clients with wealth…
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SCRA announces new members and grant funding
January 4, 2023
Secure Process Intelligence and Tandem Concepts were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Real Motors and Soil Economy received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching,…
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Carter Massingill elected Partner at Gallivan White Boyd
January 3, 2023
Gallivan White Boyd announced that Carter Massingill has been elected a partner in the firm. Carter works in the firm’s Greenville, South Carolina office. Carter is a business and construction…
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Proactive MD, Bob Jones University partnership brings new approach to Advanced Primary Care
January 3, 2023
New Upstate Health Centers available to university educators and other local businesses Advanced Primary Care provider Proactive MD is launching two new Health Centers in the Upstate serving employees of…
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Bon Secours names new Vice President of Mission
January 3, 2023
Bon Secours St. Francis announced that Joseph Mazzawi has been named Vice President of Mission. In this role, which he assumed on January 1st, Mazzawi will lead initiatives to support…
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The big deal with college beds
December 31, 2022
By John Della Bella, Lima One An amazing 61 percent of the nation’s student housing beds are located in the Southeast. Over the past 20 years, Southern student housing has…
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BASF’s Kirkland honored for community work
December 30, 2022
BASF Site Director Jerome Kirkland, who leads the site in Converse, was recently recognized by the Converse Fire Department with an award recognizing his community leadership and his outstanding support…
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Andrew Merline named shareholder at Merline & Meacham, P.A.
December 30, 2022
Merline & Meacham, P.A. announced that attorney Andrew D. Merline has been named a shareholder in the firm. Andy focuses his practice on representing individuals and businesses in Mergers and…
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ACEC-SC honors Secretary of Transportation with Service to the Profession award
December 29, 2022The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) presented its Service to the Profession award to Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall, chief executive of SCDOT, at its 25th…
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South Carolina Christian Foundation gifts $225K to ministries in the Upstate
December 29, 2022
South Carolina Christian Foundation (SCCF), a community foundation devoted to Biblical philanthropy, presented grants to 52 ministries in Upstate counties including York, Chester, Spartanburg, Cherokee, Greenville, Anderson, and Oconee counties.…
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Furman to build inclusivity and belonging in STEM fields as part of $8.6 million HHMI grant
December 29, 2022
Furman University is part of a 15-school cohort that has been awarded $8.625 million by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute for the purpose of creating a more inclusive environment for…
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BASF Converse celebrates Spartanburg community
December 27, 2022
BASF’s site in Converse is giving back to the community this holiday season through community volunteering and donations to key local non-profit organizations. Team members recently participated in Breakfast with…
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Northwestern Mutual Spartanburg expands office and Nate Samuel is named the Growth and Development Director
December 22, 2022
Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial security company, has named Nate Samuel to serve as Spartanburg’s Growth and Development Director. Northwestern Mutual has been operating an office in Spartanburg since 2005…
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Lander’s hooding ceremony recognizes graduate students’ journey of success
December 22, 2022
Earning a graduate degree for many students is an academic journey often fraught with uncertainty and resilience. For 74 graduate students who were awarded their degrees in Lander University’s recent…
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Turner Padget expands with addition of Carew Alvarez, Ashley Milan, and Lindsey Behnke
December 20, 2022
Turner Padget announced the addition of Associate Carew J. Alvarez to the firm’s Charleston office, Associate Ashley A. Milan to the firm’s Myrtle Beach office, and Associate Lindsey M. Behnke…
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Turner Padget elects John Kelchner and Ryan Judd to shareholder
December 20, 2022
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced that Columbia-based John Kelchner and Ryan Judd have been elected shareholders of the firm, effective Jan. 3, 2023. Kelchner and Judd are both…
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Breeaunna Hall named Community Manager of Judson Mill Community Innovation Hub
December 20, 2022
The Jud Hub, a collaborative social innovation hub located in the historic Judson Mill District, has tapped Breeaunna Hall as its Community Manager. An Upstate South Carolina native with extensive…
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Countybank Associates receive officer appointments
December 20, 2022Countybank announced that Kevin Duncan, Tremayne Lee, and Dayle Mumford have been appointed Senior Vice President by the Countybank Board of Directors. Duncan, Greer City Executive, joined Countybank in 2017…
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Inaugural Winter Invitational Men’s Basketball Tournament was a slam dunk at The Well
December 20, 2022
The Greenville Winter Invitational was held at Bon Secours Wellness Arena this past Saturday, December 17th. Gamecocks, Tigers, and Paladins all came out to cheer on their team and enjoy…
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Highland Baking Company expanding Spartanburg County operations
December 20, 2022
$35 million investment to create approximately 80 new jobs Highland Baking Company, a wholesale bread baking company, announced plans to expand its existing facility in Spartanburg County. The company’s $35…
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Lincoln Street
December 19, 2022
By Tom Poland One word. That’s all it takes, and the brain’s mystifying chemistry swirls past and present into an amalgam we call life. Phases pass before us in…
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BASF donates to Safe Harbor, Collins Children’s Home
December 19, 2022
BASF’s site in Seneca is supporting the local community this holiday season through donations to two local non-profit organizations. Employees contributed more than $1,300 to Safe Harbor along with 50…
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Colliers Report: Experiential restaurant concepts continue to succeed
December 19, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2022 Greenville-Spartanburg Retail Market Highlights Greenville-Spartanburg restaurants experiencing the most consistent business are those offering more than simply food and beverages. Restaurants…
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Charleston Open named WTA 500 Tournament of the Year
December 19, 2022
The Credit One Charleston Open, the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America, has been named the WTA 500 tournament of the year. The recognition comes from the Women’s Tennis…
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Academic Advisor (2 positions)
December 19, 2022
Academic Advisor (2 positions) University of South Carolina Upstate STA01770PO22 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu Academic Advisors are responsible for advising declared, undeclared, and prospective students, promoting good advisement practices, and assisting…
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Academic Transfer Coordinator
December 19, 2022
Academic Transfer Coordinator University of South Carolina Upstate STA01773PO22 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu The Academic Transfer Coordinator is responsible for advising, coaching, and providing academic interventions for college transfer students. This…
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BASF sponsors Clemson University’s Solid Green Day
December 19, 2022
BASF’s site in Seneca sponsored Clemson University’s Solid Green Day, an event which promotes sustainability efforts across the campus. The event included a campus-wide litter pickup and showcase of sustainable…
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Craig Gaulden Davis Architecture welcomes Meghan Moore to the team
December 19, 2022
Meghan Moore joins Craig Gaulden Davis (CGD) Architecture with a Master of Architecture from California Baptist University. Meghan’s passion for architecture stems from designing empathetically for end-users with a particular…
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Greenville Technical College celebrates graduates at Commencement
December 19, 2022
Commencement for Greenville Technical College graduates was held at the Greenville Convention Center on Friday, December 16. Included were 350 registered participants (additional students graduated but did not participate), 9…
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Carolina Handling’s Tracy Brown receives Patriot Award
December 19, 2022
Carolina Handling Service Manager Tracy Brown has received the Patriot Award from the Employer Support of The Guard and Reserve (ESGR) for supporting employee participation in America’s National Guard and…
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Engenius expands digital marketing team and hires Herman Hassan as Project Manager
December 19, 2022
Engenius, an Upstate digital marketing agency, announced the addition of Herman Hassan as Project Manager, expanding the agency’s staff to support its growth and new project activity. As a Project…
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