We have been reading a lot about Thanksgiving lately. That’s not surprising because today is the actual holiday. Of course, we have read the usual articles: What are the best side dishes to make? How to avoid politics at the table! How to best watch NFL games today! What time are the playing Alice’s Restaurant?…
GREENWOOD, S.C. – Greenwood’s west side will soon see signs of its first new residential development in nearly 20 years, as Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity begins demolition of abandoned properties in Greenwood’s North Edgefield neighborhood. The demolition of a central property in the project, an abandoned apartment complex, is scheduled to begin on…
Many years ago, I spent some time with Jesse Jackson during one of his birthdays at his mother’s house in Greenville. The how and why is a totally separate story, but there was something that became etched in my mind during my several hours with the civil rights activist. He talked about professional sports and…
Whaddya say, Whaddya say. We have no idea why we are starting of this week’s Buzz with old-school baseball chatter other than we feel it works. So, with no further ado, here is what we people are talking about this week. Read We had the great honor of helping WORLD Magazine announce Joni Earekson Tada…
GREER, S.C. – Guy Furay, owner of The Insurance Source, has been honored by the National Associations of Insurance and Financial Advisors with a 2017 Quality Award. The NAIFA Quality Award provides advisors at any career stage the opportunity to demonstrate a commitment to excellence. This includes: Professionalism through education and earned designations Production measured…
ASHEVILLE, NC – An inspiring Christian leader and advocate for people with disabilities has been named the 2017 WORLD News Group Daniel of the Year. Joni Eareckson Tada is the founder and CEO of Joni and Friends International Disability Center, accelerating Christian ministry in the disability community since 1979. Joni and Friends runs a multifaceted…
What have we been up to? Building bridges, both literally and figuratively. Want to know more? Keep on reading this week’s Buzz. Read When you are building the second biggest road project in South Carolina history, things tend to get noticed. When you complete a major bridge, it definitely does. Check out the Greenville News…
1) We’re specialized. Especially in smaller companies, marketing, advertising, public relations, and digital media often fall under the responsibilities of the same office. But those are very different disciplines, and each one really needs individual attention in order for your projects to succeed. Bringing in a team of experts allows you to run expert campaigns across multiple…
SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. – On Thursday, Greenville women business leaders, government officials and volunteers kicked off the 2017 Women’s Build by raising the walls of the home they are building for the newest resident of the Simpsonville community, future homeowner Talaya Holland and her son. The 2017 Women’s Build brings together women from across all business…
GREENVILLE, S.C. – An Upstate non-profit that has repaired and rehabilitated more than 600 homes of low-income residents is celebrating 10 years of serving families in the Upstate. “We have done some amazing things in the past decade,” said Chris Manley, Rebuild Upstate’s executive director and founder. “We look forward to continuing to…