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The Hobbs Group, P.A., a full-service CPA firm will be celebrating 35 years in business this November. The Hobbs Group provides services in tax, attestation, small business, consulting and more. The firm has two offices located in South Carolina – Columbia & Greenville – with a financial advisory arm – Hobbs Group Advisors, LLC based in Columbia.

Founded in 1986 by Mark T. Hobbs, CPA, CFF, CGMA, The Hobbs Group has grown to a team of more than 40 talented professionals with strong roots in the community. The firm exceeds expectations with a client-focused approach by putting their clients’ objectives, goals and needs first.

The Hobbs Group prides itself on discretion, representing a wide range of clients, including those with substantial assets and complex business interests.

The Hobbs Group appreciates the support and will continue to proudly serve their clients for many years to come.

The Hobbs Group is a member of CPAmerica, AICPA & AICPA’s PCPS. To learn more, visit HobbsCPA.com and/or follow @HobbsGroupCPA on all social media platforms.

Comet Agency today announced they have opened an office in downtown Greenville. After 5 years of business as Red Razor Marketing, they have updated their brand to Comet Agency and opened an office downtown at 14 South Main Street. You will see their red and white sign next to River Street Sweets.

“We are really excited about being involved in the Greenville community. Downtown Greenville is such a beautiful place and we are thrilled to be a part of it. We are grateful to all our clients and we know we wouldn’t exist without them.” – Ben Maycock, CEO

Comet Agency is the friendly agency that helps companies regardless of their marketing and design knowledge. They are passionate about helping companies grow through web design, creative design, and marketing.

“We can’t wait to continuously provide quality work for our current clients and meet our Greenville neighbors!” – Ramsie Day, Creative Director

To learn more about Comet Agency, visit their website at: https://cometagency.com

About Comet Agency: Comet Agency is a full-service design and marketing agency in Greenville. We partner with businesses to create memorable lead-generating websites and creative digital marketing strategies that help them stand out from their competitors.

“War Dogs: Never Above You, Never Below You, Always Beside You” delivers a powerful display of the heroism, service, and history of America’s military working dogs in the newest exhibition opening Saturday, October 30, 2021, at the Upcountry History Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate, and running through Sunday, February 27, 2022.

Since the American Revolution, military working dogs have served all branches of the United States Armed Forces. This unique exhibition not only highlights the significant involvement of these four-legged warriors in the military but honors the important role they and their handlers play in serving and protecting countless lives in conflicts across the globe.

Featuring life-sized, hand-carved wooden sculptures designed and created by Ohio Master Craftsman James Mellick, “War Dogs” offers a poignant look at stories of perseverance, bravery, and sacrifice through eight Wounded Warrior and two Canine War Dog sculptures. These distinctively creative tributes provide a vivid visual that captures the emotional dynamics of the incredible tandem of human and canine warriors in service – and sacrifice – of their country, as is conveyed in the story of Lucca, a Marine Corps war dog. She conducted more than 400 missions during two deployments to Iraq and one to Afghanistan. On one mission, however, Lucca lost her leg and suffered severe burns, but there were never any human casualties under her watch.

“I am moved by the physical and emotional sacrifice by the men and women of the United States military,” said Mellick. “I want to pay tribute to the soldiers who served with great sacrifice by creating the sculptural allegory of wounded warrior dogs who were the soldier’s best friend and companion in battle.”

In addition, the exhibition showcases a collection of objects and combat art on loan from the National Museum of the Marine Corps, the United States Navy, and the United States Coast Guard, as well as from private collections, all of which help round out a more complete presentation of these dogs and their handlers at work around the globe from World War II, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

The Upcountry History Museum is located at 540 Buncombe St., in Greenville, S.C. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. For more information, call 864-467-3100 or visit www.upcountryhistory.org.

“War Dogs: Never Above You, Never Below You, Always Beside You” delivers a powerful display of the heroism, service, and history of America’s military working dogs in the newest exhibition opening Saturday, October 30, 2021, at the Upcountry History Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate, and running through Sunday, February 27, 2022.

Since the American Revolution, military working dogs have served all branches of the United States Armed Forces. This unique exhibition not only highlights the significant involvement of these four-legged warriors in the military but honors the important role they and their handlers play in serving and protecting countless lives in conflicts across the globe.

Featuring life-sized, hand-carved wooden sculptures designed and created by Ohio Master Craftsman James Mellick, War Dogs offers a poignant look at stories of perseverance, bravery, and sacrifice through eight Wounded Warrior and two Canine War Dog sculptures. These distinctively creative tributes provide a vivid visual that captures the emotional dynamics of the incredible tandem of human and canine warriors in service – and sacrifice – of their country, as is conveyed in the story of Lucca, a Marine Corps war dog. She conducted more than 400 missions during two deployments to Iraq and one to Afghanistan. On one mission, however, Lucca lost her leg and suffered severe burns, but there were never any human casualties under her watch.

“I am moved by the physical and emotional sacrifice by the men and women of the United States military,” said Mellick. “I want to pay tribute to the soldiers who served with great sacrifice by creating the sculptural allegory of wounded warrior dogs who were the soldier’s best friend and companion in battle.”

In addition, the exhibition showcases a collection of objects and combat art on loan from the National Museum of the Marine Corps, the United States Navy, and the United States Coast Guard, as well as from private collections, all of which help round out a more complete presentation of these dogs and their handlers at work around the globe from World War II, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

The Upcountry History Museum is located at 540 Buncombe St., in Greenville, S.C. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. For more information, call 864-467-3100 or visit www.upcountryhistory.org.

Premier Medical Laboratory Services (PMLS), Greenville Triumph SC and JDRF of South Carolina will hold a Family Night at Bob Jones University on Thursday, October 14. There will be beginner and advanced soccer clinics for the children led by professional Greenville Triumph soccer players, interactive vendor spaces to provide ways to manage stress and educate on diabetes, as well as other exciting activities for kids. Food will be provided by Chick-fil-A, and those who attend will receive a free ticket to the October 16 Greenville Triumph soccer match.
“We are excited to partner with such great organizations for a fun community event that will raise awareness for Type 1 diabetes,” said Kevin Murdock, CEO and Founder of PMLS. “In all that we do at Premier, our mission is to improve patient lives. We are continually conducting research to provide the most advanced medical tests to help with the management of T1D and we actively support JDRF’s pursuit to find better treatments and, one day, a cure.”
New research suggests, doctors often miss signs of Type 1 Diabetes — thirst, excessive urination, fatigue, weight loss — in kids. Between 5% and 10% of cases of diabetes are type 1, which is not caused by lifestyle choices and often first surfaces in childhood. PMLS, Greenville Triumph, and JDRF want to use this event to educate parents on early signs, how to control Type 1 Diabetes, and to bring the community together for an exciting family event.
Those who would like to attend Family Night can RSVP through the link below. This will be held at BJU’s Alumni Stadium on Thursday, October 14 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. The soccer clinics start at 6:30 pm for two age groups: 6-8 and 9+. There will also be activities for younger kids to take part in. Masks are recommended.
Register for JDRF Family Night: https://www.cognitoforms.com/GreenvilleTriumph1/jdrffamilyday?fbclid=IwAR1a6UkNVPuMV-WBroKNo3CnmiZ1jcZTRcHEXY5Jf3TZtq8xXZN8wVX26LE

Greenville, South Carolina-October 7, 2021-UCW Logistics hired Mary Jo Allen as human resources business partner in their Greenville, South Carolina office. Allen will support UCW Logistics in all aspects of personnel management from recruiting, hiring, and retaining great
people, to helping employees in their personal and professional growth. UCW Logistics is dedicated to a cultural vision of “Building Something That Matters.” Allen will support the senior leadership team in ensuring the company’s values are clearly communicated and are being carried out on a day-to-day basis.

With over 15 years of progressive HR experience, Allen joins UCW Logistics from Cameron Ashley Building Products where she partnered with leadership to proactively identify and address employee-related issues, manage the recruiting and hiring process, investigate and manage conflict, and develop and implement corporate policies for increased efficiency. Allen graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science degree.

In this new role, Allen will enhance communication and improve HR functions to foster employee development and company growth. We are thrilled to have Mary Jo as part of our UCW team and excited for the opportunities for growth,” said Evan Cramer, CEO of UCW Logistics. Warren East, CEO of Union Service Industries added, “Our team needs support in their roles and responsibilities, and we are thrilled that Mary Jo, with her vast experience and skills, has joined the team.”
UCW Logistics specializes in customized logistics solutions with outstanding customer service for shippers of all sizes across North America. For more information, contact Evan Cramer at (864) 516-1980 or visit www.ucwlogistics.com.

Proud Mary Theatre Company will present the Tony Award-winning musical Falsettos for six performances only October 29-30 in Spartanburg and November 5-6 in Greer.
With music and lyrics by William Finn and a book by William Finn and James Lapine, Falsettos marks the Upstate premiere of this 2016 Broadway revival about a dysfunctional New York family in the late 1970s.
Completely sung-through with almost no dialogue, Falsettos is directed by veteran Upstate director John Fagan (Upstate Shakespeare Festival) with music direction by Laura Thomason (USC Upstate adjunct professor), choreography by Broadway performer Michael McCrary, costumes by Samantha Jemmott, and produced by Sandy Staggs, Proud Mary Theatre Artistic Director.
With modern classics such as “Four Jews in a Room Bitching,” “My Father’s a Homo,” “I’m Breaking Down,” “I Never Wanted to Love You,” “Falsettoland,” “Love is Blind” and more, Falsettos concerns a married Jewish man who leaves his wife for a younger guy, his wife marrying their shrink, the son’s Bar Mitzvah, and the arrival of AIDS.
Falsettos stars Brady Coyle-Smith (The Boys in the Band) as husband/father Marvin; DeAna Earl (of Centre Stage, Spartanburg Little Theatre, Glow Lyric Theatre and more) as wife/mother Trina; Josh Begelman (Fun Home, Saturday Night Live, WandaVision) plays their young Jason; Andy Lecture (Fun Home) is the other man Whizzer; John Carino (Upstate Shakespeare Festival) as the psychiatrist Mendel; and Samantha Elyer (Fun Home, The Laramie Project) and Hannah Searcy (Fun Home, Spartanburg Little Theatre’s The Little Mermaid, and Bright Star at Tryon Little Theater) play the lesbian neighbors Dr. Charlotte and kosher caterer Cordelia.
SEATING IS VERY LIMITED DUE TO COVID. We are social distancing the audience and MASKS ARE REQUIRED by Proud Mary Theatre Company.
All tickets are $25.|
Visit proudmarytheatre.com or call (864) 202-6555 for more info.
Friday & Saturday, October 29-30 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, October 30 @ 2 pm
SPARTANBURG VENUE TBA
Friday & Saturday, November 5-6 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 6 @ 2 pm
Greer Center for the Arts, 804 Trade Street in Greer

FUEL – a Greenville-based marketing agency offering a full suite of strategy, creative, branding, advertising, and PR services – is pleased to announce that president and COO Meredith Kinsey has been appointed to the Upstate American Heart Association board of directors for a three-year term. As a board member, she will contribute to the association’s efforts to increase community awareness and engagement, raise critical funds, and drive awareness to support initiatives to fight against heart disease and stroke in the Upstate.

“We’re excited to have Meredith join our board of directors and look forward to her contributions as a marketing professional and someone who has a passion for our work in the community,” said Kelly Wilkins, executive director of Upstate American Heart Association.

Kinsey brings more than 25 years of experience in marketing and leadership to her board position. “I lost my dad to congestive heart failure as a complication of diabetes, and I strongly believe in the lifesaving role the American Heart Association plays in raising awareness about heart disease and stroke and promoting health and wellness,” Kinsey said. “I’m honored to join a team of community leaders and working together to improve health and encourage healthy lifestyles in the Upstate.”

With a strong commitment to serving the community, Kinsey has held leadership positions for other local nonprofits, including the Cancer Survivors Park Alliance, American Diabetes Association, and Greenville Health System’s Children’s Hospital (now Prisma Health). Kinsey earned her M.B.A. from Clemson University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of South Carolina with honors from SC Honors College.

(GREENVILLE, SC) — September 30, 2021 — Joyner Commercial, the Commercial Division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors®, is pleased to announce that its commercial office at 230 Buist Avenue has been selected to receive the 2021 Commercial Revitalization Award from the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors.

The owner of record, Slate Group Assets, LLC, is owned by the families of Matt Carter and Patrick Szmurlo who are also brokers for the Commercial Division. As owners and occupants of the building, Carter and Szmurlo, wanted to create an open, warm, work atmosphere for their fellow agents. “Danny Joyner basically gave us free reign to make something good happen”, says Carter, the Broker in Charge for the Commercial Division. “We are all thankful our little industrial chic project turned out so nicely.”

The building, built in 1953 for electrical engineering company Huntington & Guerry, had been for sale for many years because sometime after it was built, zoning was put in place in the area, and it was zoned multi-family despite being a textile era office and warehouse. Previous re-zoning attempts and plans to demolish the building or to build multi-story structures had not been well received by the neighborhood. Over the years, the warehouse at the entrance to Buist Avenue from Rutherford had become an eyesore and attractive nuisance.

Fortunately, Carter was able to work with the City to allow the building to be considered grandfathered for office use.

Carter and Szmurlo updated the roof, HVAC, restrooms, parking lot, doors and windows. They replaced warehouse style metal doors with glass roll-ups which are open during nice weather. The original style and construction of the semi-historic structure was embraced and preserved. Tall, plank ceilings remain exposed.

Much of the work was completed while Joyner Commercial occupied the building making it somewhat of a team effort. Grey concrete flooring was colorfully stained to a copper tone by C. Dan

Joyner agent volunteers. Between phone calls, interior columns of concrete brick were hand stained by the office manager to look like clay brick. A textile themed 1,960 sf mural was commissioned for the exterior of the building from John Daso who completed the painting over the summer. Daso’s mural pays homage to Greenville’s textile history and nearby Brutontown Community as well as to the building’s first and only other occupant of the building, Huntington & Guerry. Former employees of the electrical contractor visit regularly to see the changes.

While the updates made were primarily cosmetic, the impact is obvious.

Criteria for the Revitalization Award is based on the potential impact to a particular community through investment of time and money into a property as determined by the GGAR’s Revitalization Committee and a panel of independent judges. Over the past sixteen years, more than 380 applications have been considered.

Other commercial projects considered this year which received high marks were Trehel Corporation’s corporate office at 914 Pendleton Street and Carolina Moves at 455 Congaree Road. The Residential Revitalization 2021 award went to 106 Smythe Street with an honorable mention going to Joshua’s Way, a cooperation between Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and Homes of Hope. Former recipients of the GGAR Revitalization award include Hampton Station, the Swamp Rabbit Inn, Westone on Stone Avenue, The Lofts at Mills Mill, and others.

About 30 agents work out of the Buist Avenue office, and BHHS C. Dan Joyner has begun upfit renovations on another office near the Haywood Mall with plans to complete by spring of 2022.

Link to before and after photos and additional information: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1QLRHTNHM3W3OfzKhmsSWgoD8jevAPIb-