Kelly Tope named Sr. Director of Franchise Development for 9Round Franchising, LLC
February 14, 2022
9Round Franchising, LLC, announced Kelly Tope as the Sr. Director of Franchise Development. Bringing over 25 years of franchising experience to the position, Tope will play an integral part in…
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9Round Greenville hosts grand opening celebration
February 7, 2022
Ribbon-cutting festivities will include food, giveaways and more WHERE: 9Round Greenville 3014 Augusta Rd. Suite B Greenville, South Carolina 29605 WHEN: Thursday, Feb.10 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST Ribbon…
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PC announces $8 million initiative to improve athletic facilities
February 7, 2022
Presbyterian College launched the public phase of an $8 million philanthropic initiative to improve athletic facilities during a Lettermen’s Day event on campus Jan. 29. The Championship Spirit: Building on…
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BJU to host 50th annual Invitational Basketball Tournament
January 24, 2022Bob Jones University will host 16 high school teams from around the country to compete in the 50th annual Invitational Basketball Tournament Jan. 25-28 in the Davis Field House. The…
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A Conversation with Bob Moran, Charleston Tennis LLC
November 17, 2021
In July 2021, Charleston Tennis, LLC announced Credit One Bank as the new title sponsor of the WTA 500 tennis tournament hosted in Charleston, SC. The tennis tournament will celebrate…
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Two YMCA of Greenville executives recognized for business and community impact
October 5, 2021
Barbie Jefferson listed in TALK’s 25 Most Beautiful Women in the Upstate; MaryEllis Petrosian named to Greenville Business Magazine’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under The YMCA of Greenville shared…
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Just Say Something kicks off October with the 5th annual Red Ribbon 5K Run
September 22, 2021
It is that time of the year again! Just Say Something is starting off the month of October with our 5th annual Red Ribbon 5K. Join us on Saturday, October…
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Greenville Triumph seeking name suggestions for new women’s team
September 21, 2021
Think you’ve got a great idea for naming Greenville’s new women’s soccer team that begins play in the spring? Fans are encouraged to visit GreenvilleTriumph.com/WLeague to submit ideas for the club’s new…
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Greenville Triumph SC launches search for coach of women’s team
September 20, 2021
The Greenville Triumph SC has launched its search for a coach to lead the newly formed women’s soccer team and to develop opportunities to get women and young girls more…
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Resale shoe business a good fit for Dept. of Management Clemson student
September 20, 2021Putting himself in someone else’s shoes has been a sound business decision for Clemson University senior management major Brendan Clark. The soon-to-be graduate of the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College…
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Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails returns with entrepreneur Joe Erwin and Triumph head coach John Harkes
September 8, 2021
Endeavor, the coworking and meeting space community in downtown Greenville, announces that it will host its next Collaborators & Cocktails speaker series with Erwin Creates and Greenville Triumph founder Joe…
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SC business leaders come together to promote women’s wrestling
July 20, 2021
A cross section of business and community leaders from across the Palmetto State announced the formation of a statewide chapter of Wrestlers in Business Network. The group’s goal is to…
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Drive announce Mayor Knox White as organization’s 15th annual Green Day honoree
July 19, 2021
Mayor White To Be Honored At Drive’s Annual Green Day Event at Fluor Field on August 4th The Greenville Drive, Advanced-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, announced that Mayor…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation announces 2021 celebrity course rotation
June 6, 2021
The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation announced the celebrity course rotation for this year’s tournament taking place June 10-13 at Thornblade Club and The Cliffs Valley. Also announced…
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The Cliffs announces expansion of racquet sports team
June 4, 2021The Cliffs welcomed three new team members to its racquet sports program. Adri Atkinson joins the team as director of racquet sports for The Mountain Region; Ralph Dunbar joins as…
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YMCA of Greenville hires Jarrod Covington to lead its Prisma Health Family YMCA and YMCA Program Center
June 1, 2021
25-year YMCA veteran to help address growing needs of Y branch in Simpsonville community Jarrod Covington has been chosen to lead the YMCA of Greenville’s Prisma Health Family YMCA and…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation to host inaugural Sustainability Lunch and Learn on June 11th
May 26, 2021
The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation announced its inaugural Sustainability Lunch and Learn presented by Furman University and The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities. The event will take…
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Sports Media/Advertising
May 17, 2021
DHK Sports is expanding from its Laurens County Sports based to a new website, Electric City Sports, in Anderson County, with plans for a third site, Furman ATT, by fall.…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation announces 2021 celebrity lineup
May 13, 2021
Tournament to welcome professional athletes, actors and musicians to the Upstate The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation today announced the celebrities participating in this year’s tournament taking place…
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Reedy River Run returns in September with United Community Bank as new title sponsor
May 3, 2021
The 49-year-old Greenville Track Club is proud to announce a new partnership with United Community Bank as the title sponsor for the crowd favorite “United Community Bank Reedy River Run.”…
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes inducting Mike Ayers to the Hall of Champions
April 29, 2021
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA, www.fca.org) is inducting seven partners and supporters of the world’s largest international sports ministry into its Hall of Champions (HOC). Among the seven inductees is Mike Ayers,…
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Bass tournament June 19 to honor life of angler, raise funds for Lander scholarships
April 20, 2021
The first annual Dean Peeples Memorial Scholarship Open Bass Tournament on Saturday, June 19, will raise funds for Lander University scholarships honoring an avid bass fisherman who died last summer…
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Just Say Something 33rd Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf fundraiser exceeds expectations
April 19, 2021
Just Say Something would like to thank everyone who sponsored, participated, and volunteered in the 33rd Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament, presented by the Reedy Property Group, on March…
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Goodyear 400 to debut at Darlington Raceway May 9
April 14, 2021
Darlington Raceway and Goodyear (NASDAQ: GT) today announced a partnership on the entitlement of the spring NASCAR Cup Series race as part of the Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR on May…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am announces new sustainability program
April 5, 2021
South Carolina Charities, Inc. (SCCI) has announced a new sustainability program, in partnership with Univar Solutions, for the 2021 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation, becoming the first tournament…
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State of South Carolina and Congaree Golf Club announce plans for the Palmetto Championship at Congaree, a PGA TOUR event, June 7-13
April 2, 2021
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and Congaree Golf Club announced that the Palmetto Championship at Congaree, a PGA TOUR event, will take place June 7-13, 2021 in Ridgeland, South Carolina.…
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BRIGHT+CO Marketing now agency of record for Greenville Swamp Rabbits
March 24, 2021
Greenville-based full-service marketing communications firm BRIGHT+CO Marketing announced it has added another sports team, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, to its client roster. BRIGHT+CO is already the agency of record for…
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Just Say Something hosts 33rd Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament – March 29th
March 24, 2021
Just Say Something will be hosting their 33rd Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament on Monday, March 29th at the Thornblade Club, 1275 Thornblade Blvd, Greer, SC 29650-4515. Located in…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am Presented by SYNNEX Corporation opens 2021 ticket sales
March 17, 2021
Ticket sales for the 2021 BMW Charity Pro-Am Presented by SYNNEX Corporation open to the public today at BMWCharityGolf.com. This year’s tournament will return to Thornblade Club and The Cliffs…
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Clemson researchers study athletic performance in wheelchair tennis using motion capture technology
March 15, 2021
Researchers from Clemson University are turning to motion capture technology to study the performance of wheelchair tennis athletes. The project aims to discern which wheelchair movement patterns on the tennis…
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Fluor Field to host 2021 Reedy River Rivalry presented by ScanSource on February 27
February 25, 2021
The rivalry returns with the annual Clemson – South Carolina game through limited in-person attendance, opportunity to live stream On Saturday, February 27, the Greenville Drive and Fluor Field will…
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2021 PGA Championship to be played with limited number of spectators on-site
February 23, 2021
The PGA of America today announced that the 2021 PGA Championship will be contested with a limited number of spectators on-site, May 17-23, at The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island…
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Just Say Something hosts 33rd Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament
February 21, 2021
Just Say Something will be hosting their 33rd Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament on Monday, March 29th at the Thornblade Club, 1275 Thornblade Blvd, Greer, SC 29650-4515. Located in…
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Volvo Car Open to be conducted without fans
February 4, 2021
Tournament to be held as made-for-TV event, April 3 – 11, 2021 The Volvo Car Open, the premier women’s-only professional tennis tournament in North America, will be held as scheduled,…
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YMCA of Greenville announces 2021 Annual Campaign goal with a vision to deepen its impact in the community
January 28, 2021
2021 Annual Campaign funds will carry out the Y’s mission at a time when community need is higher than ever YMCA of Greenville announced its 2021 Annual Campaign goal of…
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Inspired by community support, Greenville Drive continued winning ways in 2020 despite cancelled season
January 12, 2021
Franchise finishes 2020 strong with multiple community, philanthropic and national awards Despite the cancellation of the 2020 Minor League Baseball (MiLB) season, the Greenville Drive continued to rack up wins,…
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Greenville Drive honored as nation’s top Single-A franchise
December 9, 2020
Prestigious National Award Recognizes Franchise Success, Community Involvement The Greenville Drive, a Single-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, has been honored as the nation’s top Single-A baseball team as…
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Just Say Something announces winners of the 4th Annual Red Ribbon 5K at Sugar Creek
October 15, 2020
Just Say Something, a community-based organization, kicked off Red Ribbon Week (October 23rd-31st) with the 4th Annual Red Ribbon 5K in Sugar Creek. The Sunrise Red Ribbon 5K at Sugar…
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Spartanburg County to host NCAA National Championship events in 2024, 2025
October 15, 2020
An NCAA National Champion will be crowned in Spartanburg for the first time ever as part of three NCAA events awarded to Spartanburg County on Wednesday. As announced by the…
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Waldrop Inc. announced as the Official HVAC & Plumbing Provider of the Greenville Drive
September 21, 2020
Upstate’s Premiere Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Company Will Be Featured Prominently at Fluor Field for Years to Come The Greenville Drive announced that Waldrop Inc., a mainstay of the Greenville…
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Just Say Something kicks off October with their 4th annual Sunrise Red Ribbon 5k Run
September 17, 2020It is that time of the year again! Just Say Something is starting off the month of October with our 4th annual Sunrise Red Ribbon 5k. This Friday, September 18th…
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Furman to begin construction of Davis Faxon Training Facility at REK
September 3, 2020Furman is set to begin construction this fall on the new Davis Faxon Training Facility at REK. This 100% donor-funded facility, which will be utilized by both the Paladin men’s…
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Greenville Country Club announces hire of Sean McGaughey as Director of Golf
July 1, 2020
Greenville Country Club, one of the South’s most historic golf clubs, recently announced the hire of Sean McGaughey as Director of Golf. In this role, McGaughey will oversee all aspects…
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Piney Mountain Bike Lounge
June 9, 2020
Piney Mountain Bike Lounge is a full-service bicycle shop as well as a craft beer taproom, conveniently located between the city of Greenville, South Carolina and the base of Paris…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation kicks off tournament week with $24,000 donation
June 2, 2020The Meyer Center and Cancer Society of Greenville County receive funds from Breakfast with Champions Sponsors The 2020 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation officially launches the Tournament Week…
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“Match to Triumph” campaign announced to benefit local covid-19 relief funds
May 25, 2020
In an effort to bring fans, supporters and the Upstate community together, the Greenville Triumph Soccer Club has announced the “Match to Triumph” in partnership with the United Way of…
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Spartanburg County to host 2023, 2024 NJCAA Division II softball championships
May 8, 2020
Spartanburg County will host collegiate softball teams from around the country at Tyger River Park for the NJCAA Division II Softball Championships in 2023 and 2024. The National Junior College…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation 2020 tournament is cancelled
April 16, 2020
The PGA TOUR announced today additional modifications to the 2019-20 schedule due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with tournament postponements and cancellations across the Korn Ferry Tour as well. As…
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SEC events canceled through March 30
March 12, 2020
Based on the latest developments and the continued spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Southeastern Conference announced the suspension of regular-season competition for teams in all sports on SEC campuses,…
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Clemson University Rutland Institute for Ethics’ 2020 James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award honors Coach Dabo Swinney
February 11, 2020
On Monday, March 23, 2020, the Clemson University Rutland Institute for Ethics will present Coach Dabo Swinney with the James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award. During the annual celebratory event, the…
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