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42 Upstate leaders selected to become Riley Fellows
Participants will take part in the Riley Institute’s award-winning Diversity Leaders Initiative before joining a network of more than 2,800 graduates across the state. GREENVILLE, S.C. — Forty-two leaders from across the Upstate will participate in the Riley Institute’s intensive 5-month Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI), learning the skills and perspectives necessary to leverage diversity in their organizations in ways that drive social and economic progress in South Carolina.
Congressman Joe Wilson’s Annual Bus Tour Highlights Local Engagement
Congressman Joe Wilson conducted his annual bus tour from August 20-23, visiting various local businesses, schools, and organizations across South Carolina’s Second Congressional District. As part of the tour, on Wednesday, August 21, Wilson made a stop at the Chapin Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center, where he received a warm welcome from chamber members and local officials.
Greenville Women Giving to host 19th annual kickoff celebration
Greenville Women Giving will host its 19th annual kickoff celebration Sept. 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Greenville Convention Center’s Woodside Convention Center. “Greenville Women Giving looks forward to another exceptional year of giving collectively, granting strategically, and growing a greater Greenville,” said Beverly Ward, 2024-25 co-chair of GWG.
On the Move: Chris Neff
Chris Neff was named chief operating officer with aeSolutions, an applied engineering solutions development and delivery company. He has more than 25 years of experience developing and executing complex projects to create value for customers in diverse industries including refining, chemicals, onshore and offshore oil and gas, LNG, syngas/methanol, utilities, infrastructure, power, metals, mining, food, and pharmaceuticals.
In a poignant moment on DNC's last night, Easley woman speaks about loss from gun violence
An Easley woman spoke at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night about the gun violence that ended her niece's life. During a poignant segment on the final night of the Chicago convention, Melody McFadden recounted how she learned of her niece, Sandy Barnwell’s shooting in Myrtle Beach. “She drove to Myrtle Beach for...
North Carolina woman arrested after her mother is found dead during wellness check
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (TCN) -- Following a daylong search, a 39-year-old woman is in custody on suspicion of killing her mother after the victim's remains were found this week. The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office first began a homicide investigation on Aug. 22. Deputies performed a wellness check at a home...
South Carolina pillow manufacturer’s licensed line nabs Women’s Choice Award
Lancaster, S.C. – Bed pillow manufacturer JLJ Home Furnishings, the licensee for Restonic top-of-bed products in the United States, announced that its Restonic branded products have been recognized as a winner of the Women’s Choice Award. “Women drive a critical mass of purchasing decisions overall and even more...
SC put $274M into flood response and prevention. Here’s where the money is going.
COLUMBIA — South Carolina is buying a Revolutionary War hideout, preserving parts of a pristine barrier island and upgrading outdated stormwater systems with the aim of preventing future flooding. Since 2021, the Legislature, at the urging of Gov. Henry McMaster, has set aside $274 million in a reserve fund in an effort to reduce the […]
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