Category: Press Release

Greenville, SC – June 27, 2023 – Pillar Holistic Living, a leading provider of holistic products and services for body, mind, and soul, is proud to announce the launch of its new Holistic Telehealth service led by renowned Chiropractor and Energy Practitioner, Dr. Jessica Caruso. With a comprehensive approach to healthcare, this cutting-edge service aims to provide personalized holistic care from the comfort of one’s own home.

Dr. Jessica Caruso, a seasoned expert in holistic health with 18 years of experience as a holistic chiropractor and energy healer, brings her expertise and passion for integrative healing to Pillar Holistic Living. Through the Holistic Telehealth service, patients will have the opportunity to engage with Dr. Jessica in an extensive health history discussion, where she will attentively listen to their concerns and health goals.

What sets this service apart is the integration of remote energy healing and/or meditation, which Dr. Jessica will provide during the session if necessary. This holistic approach focuses on addressing the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of individuals, creating a harmonious balance for optimal health and healing.

By embracing telehealth technology, Pillar Holistic Living ensures that geographical limitations no longer hinder individuals from accessing high-quality holistic healthcare. The Holistic Telehealth service allows patients to conveniently connect with Dr. Jessica through secure and user-friendly virtual platforms, enabling them to receive expert guidance and support regardless of their location.

“We are thrilled to introduce Dr. Jessica Caruso’s Holistic Telehealth service at Pillar Holistic Living,” said Brian Caruso, co-owner at Pillar Holistic Living. “Our mission has always been to empower individuals to take charge of their well-being, and this innovative service takes that commitment to the next level. We believe that everyone should have access to holistic care that considers their unique needs and supports their journey towards optimal health.”

To schedule an appointment or learn more about the Holistic Telehealth service at Pillar Holistic Living, visit our website or contact (864) 451-7009 for further assistance.

Pillar Holistic Living is a leading provider of holistic products and services for body, mind, and soul. Combining advanced chiropractic services with mind-body programs, a vegan & eco-friendly boutique, a plant-based market, and a vegan apothecary to nurture the entire person, as a whole.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 2, 2023

(WASHINGTON, DC) More than 4,000 members of the Daughters of the American Revolution convened this week in the nation’s capital for the 132nd Continental Congress, the latest gathering of the longstanding service organization’s annual meeting. The week-long convention consisted of business sessions, committee meetings, and social functions, and was topped off with formal evening ceremonies at which national DAR award winners were honored. In attendance were Regent Loretta Mullé, delegate; Vice Regent Adrienne Hogan, delegate; Recording Secretary Melissa Franklin; Parliamentarian and State Chairman DAR schools Kristi Kingren, delegate; Historian Patti Enter; Librarian and State Vice Chair of Pages Julianna Crawford; Christian Paxton, and Sara Canada, members of the Behethland Butler Chapter located in Greenville, South Carolina.

At the Opening Night Ceremony, Jonna Mendez, former CIA Chief of Disguise and author, was honored with the DAR Patriot Award. The National Defense Night Ceremony, celebrating our nation’s military personnel and veterans, welcomed Lieutenant General Nina Armagno of the United States Space Force. Other national awards were presented during the week to outstanding individuals celebrating excellence in historic preservation, education and patriotism. While at Congress, Behethland Butler Chapter members attended the Units Overseas Luncheon and Bazaar, Celebrating Membership forum, News You Can Use – “Shooting Stars” from the office of Registrar General, Texas Tea, Michigan Welcome Brunch, Heritage Club breakfast, Patriotism Luncheon, and Congress Reception. Crawford served as a page and carried the South Carolina flag on Education Awards Night, and Mullé and Hogan served as South Carolina period room docents.

“As more than 4,000 dedicated DAR members gather in one place, their energy produces inspiration, creative breakthroughs and true camaraderie,” said Pamela Rouse Wright, President General. “We are grateful for the opportunity to reflect on the hard work and accomplishments of the past year. As we approach the 250th anniversary of our nation, DAR needs to continue to present itself as the patriotic service organization that we are. Continental Congress offers a way for Daughters to come together and sparkle as they celebrate our country’s unique and rich history at the national level and within their own communities.”

The DAR Continental Congress is a time-honored annual gathering that has been held in Washington, D.C. since the organization’s founding. National, state and chapter leaders as well as other members from across the country and around the world meet at the DAR National Headquarters to report on the year’s work, honor outstanding award recipients, plan future initiatives and reconnect with friends.

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The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism. Its members are descended from the patriots who won American independence during the Revolutionary War. With more than 190,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the world’s largest and most active service organizations. To learn more about the work of today’s DAR, visit www.DAR.org.

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Contact: Katie Peden Phone: 864-551-2640 Email: KPeden@marchofdimes.org
Drs. John and India Chandler, 2023 March of Dimes Greenville Signature Chefs Auction Co-Chairs
[Greenville, SC, July 3, 2022] March of Dimes is pleased to announce Drs. John and India Chandler as 2023 Greenville Signature Chefs Auction Co-Chairs. The Annual Signature Chefs Auction will take place on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency gathering over 400 guests.
As the March of Dimes premier fundraiser, the Signature Chefs Auction celebrates the culinary excellence of top chefs across the Greenville community. The evening is a dynamic, interactive black-tie atmosphere highlighting 16 chefs tastings, exciting live and silent auctions and a compelling appeal to support the mission of the March of Dimes.
The Chandlers stated, “We are so honored and excited to serve as co-chairs for this year’s 32nd March of Dimes Signature Chef’s Auction. This foundation has impacted us on so many levels, both professionally and personally. As parents of premature twins who spent several weeks in the NICU, we experienced firsthand the immense support and incredible resources made available to us by the March of Dimes. As a pediatric surgeon and neonatologist, we have had the unique opportunity to witness the heart behind this organization and how it impacts our own patients’ lives and their families as well. Our experiences have only fueled our commitment to support the March of Dimes.”
Drs. John and India Chandler will play an integral role in raising awareness and funds to advance the scientific research and educational programs at the core of March of Dimes’ mission work. The Chandler’s leadership will support the March of Dimes market as they work fearlessly to feed the mission of motherhood and reach this year’s goal of $425,000.

About March of Dimes
March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, lead programs, and provide education and advocacy so that every baby can have the best possible start. Building on an 85-year successful legacy of impact and innovation, we empower every mom and every family. Visit marchofdimes.org or nacersano.org for more information. Visit shareyourstory.org for comfort and support.

In addition to Presenting sponsor J. Marshall Dye Family Trust, sponsors of note include The Spinx Company, Francis Produce Company, Pepsi of Greenville, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, and Pediatrix.

To give a gift, purchase your table, or sponsor contact Katie Peden, Director of Donor Development, via phone 864-551-2640 or email KPeden@marchofdimes.org.

Greenville, SC – FUEL – a Greenville, S.C.-based strategic marketing and branding agency – announced today that it has selected South Carolina Children’s Theatre as the FUEL for Good Grant recipient for 2H 2023. Founded in 1987, SC Children’s Theatre is committed to empowering and inspiring a new generation of changemakers through theatre.

“We are thrilled to partner with FUEL as we seek to bring transformative theatre experiences to every young person and family in the Upstate of South Carolina,” said Katie O’Kelly, managing director of SC Children’s Theatre. “Greenville is fortunate to have companies like FUEL who prioritize the success of local non-profit organizations. This opportunity is pivotal for us to communicate the story of SCCT’s next chapter.”

FUEL created the FUEL for Good Grant program in 2020 as a tangible way to give back to its community and help local nonprofits. To date, FUEL has donated nearly 850 hours of service with work ranging from video production and logo development to social media campaigns and marketing collateral.

“Giving back to the community is an integral part of the FUEL culture, and the arts is a particular area of passion for our team,” said Meredith Kinsey, president and COO of FUEL. “SC Children’s Theatre is more than the exceptional productions they are known for. Outreach, education, and making Greenville a better place are a bigger part of their story, and we can’t wait to help share all of it.”

For more information about the SC Children’s Theatre, please visit scchildrenstheatre.org/. More information about the FUEL for Good Grant program is available at fuelforbrands.com/grant.

Greenville, SC (July 2023): The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) announces the promotion of three case managers to supervisor positions: Casandra Johnson, Cleonis Johnson and Shalanda Smith.

“These employees have developed great leadership skills over the years and their promotions are well deserved,” said Cindy Carter, Director of Family Programs. “Each supervisor brings extensive case management experience and long tenure to the field that will strengthen our service coordination to families.”

The new supervisors will transition immediately to help onboard and train new staff as the organization grows to serve more individuals with intellectual disabilities, related disabilities, and head and spinal cord injuries.

About CDS
CDS is the largest multi-disciplinary treatment facility in the Upstate for children with disabilities and developmental delays. In one location, children receive evaluation, diagnosis, therapy, psychology, audiology, day care needs for the medically fragile, early intervention, case management, and a family support network. The partnership is comprised of Clarity; Project Hope Foundation; Thrive Upstate; and four programs of Prisma Health: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Kidnetics, The Wonder Center, and Prosthetics and Orthotics. CDS and its partners serve over 8,000 children and their families each year on property donated by the First Presbyterian Church at 29 North Academy Street in Greenville, SC. For more information about CDS and its partners, visit www.cdservices.org.

GREENVILLE, SC (July 11, 2023) – Endeavor, the membership-based coworking and shared office space community for professionals in downtown Greenville’s ONE tower, announces it has hired Lena Barakat as communications coordinator.

In her role as Communications Coordinator, Barakat will help bring “the Endeavor experience” to life by overseeing the coworking space’s social media platforms and content marketing strategies. She will also monitor paid media campaigns, provide event support, and help coordinate public relations activities involving Endeavor and its members.

Barakat graduated from Clemson University in May 2023 as a Marketing major with a minor in Brand Communications. At Clemson, Barakat was highly involved in the Erwin Center for Brand Communications, was a Brand Strategist at Cadency, Clemson’s student-led agency, and was a participant in the AdPR Academy program for diversity and inclusion within the University of Georgia. Barakat gained professional experience at Chase Bank, Chick-fil-A, Prisma Health, and most recently, served as a media intern at Greenville marketing agency, FerebeeLane.

“Lena is a terrific fit to serve as Endeavor’s Communications Coordinator,” said Joe Erwin, founder and president of Endeavor. “It’s clear that she made the most of her time at Clemson, even receiving the Eugene and Valerie Getchell Scholarship for Advertising. Through her Erwin Center work and her internships, she has the experience, drive and passion to help bring Endeavor to life – both online, and as part of our team serving Endeavor’s members and visitors here at ONE City Plaza.”

To learn more about Endeavor, visit www.EndeavorGreenville.com.

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About Endeavor
Endeavor is a membership-based coworking community for creative and entrepreneurial professionals, as well as corporate teams and business travelers. Endeavor’s premium location in the ONE Development in Greenville, SC provides members with state-of-the-art work and meeting space, and uniquely, surrounds them with a diverse array of peers who offer a broad range of services and experience. Training opportunities, networking events and business consulting are available for the professionals who call Endeavor home every day, as well as business team members across the region. Endeavor has been recognized as the winner of the Coworker Member’s Choice Award for Greenville, SC. For more information, visit endeavorgreenville.com.

[June 26, 2023] – Project Hope Foundation will join the Center for Developmental Services (CDS) as an on-site partner and ABA therapy provider at its downtown Greenville facility. CDS brings the expertise and value of multiple partners to one location, giving individuals with special needs direct access to many different services under one roof.

With eight campuses across the Upstate, serving clients from 12 counties, Project Hope Foundation is the largest ABA therapy provider in South Carolina. The need for autism services is greater than ever, with the diagnosis rate now 1 in 36. “Project Hope Foundation’s ABA therapy aligns perfectly with the collaborative services that many of our families need,” says CDS Executive Director Dana McConnell. “CDS is proud to add Project Hope to our list of partners, and showcase their brand alongside others in the building, as we continue to serve the thousands of people in our community who have developmental delays and disabilities.”

Located in downtown Greenville since 2000, CDS provides access to as many services as possible in one place to help families of children with developmental challenges from having to drive all over town to receive them. CDS and their partners offer developmental screenings, diagnosis, therapies, audiology, psychology, prosthetics, orthotics, education, bilingual services, legal aid, care planning, case management, and family support.

“Many of our friends on the spectrum receive other therapies in addition to ABA,” says Susan Sachs, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of Project Hope Foundation. “Moving into the CDS space will give our therapists the chance to collaborate with other specialists to offer the best, most well-rounded care possible, while also reaching new families in need of autism services.”

Project Hope will move into the CDS building on North Academy Street in July and aims to start offering ABA therapy sometime in August. More information about both organizations is available online: Center for Developmental Services | Project Hope Foundation.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Project Hope Foundation: Amanda Harley amanda@pefectpitchprod.com
Center for Developmental Services: Blair Stephenson blair.stephenson@cdservices.org

Sigal Music Museum is proud to announce the upcoming exhibit Out of the Hills: The Birth of Country Music, opening on April 14, 2023. This exhibit will feature “A Cardboard History of Blue Ridge Music,” a vintage collection of country music posters from collector Tom Murphy, covering acts from the 1950s to the 1980s. Out of the Hills will mark the first collaboration between the Sigal Music Museum and the Earl Scruggs
Center in Shelby, NC. Several of Scruggs’ items will be on display, helping to tell the story of The Grand Ole Opry, Bill Monroe, Flat & Scruggs, and many more. As with past exhibits, Out of the Hills will also feature dozens of musical instruments from the Sigal Collection, including vintage banjos, guitars, mandolins, and recordings. Another exciting feature will be Marty Robbins’ guitar, used on the famous recording of “El Paso.”

Out of the Hills: the Birth of Country Music opens on Friday, April 14 and runs until Friday, October 13, 2023.

Tickets are $7.00 for Adults, $6.00 for Seniors/Military/College Students, and $4.00 for Students. Children under 5 are free.

Greenville, South Carolina, March 17, 2023— Red Oak Developers, a leading multi-purpose developer in South and North Carolina, has recently brought Jamie McCutchen and Bradley Smith on board. McCutchen will be working as a Project Manager in all areas including single family residential, both retail and build-for-rent, multifamily, industrial, and commercial developments. Smith will be working as an entitlement consultant with Red Oak Developers while maintaining his status with Cross Creek Realty.
“We are very excited to welcome Jamie and Bradley on board! As a professional engineer, Jamie has established relationships in the market that will be vital for our continued growth. Bradley brings vast technology experience to our team and his efforts will allow our project managers to focus more on final deliverables and offer entitlement services to our client base”, said Owner, Brad Skelton.
McCutchen brings over 30 years of land development experience to the Red Oak Developers team as a professional engineer. He owned his own engineering firm for 20 years and his expertise will prove invaluable as a project manager.
With over 25 years in the technology industry, Smith brings a wealth of knowledge in land acquisition for commercial and residential development projects. He is a member of the Urban Land Institute, the Greenville Home Builders Association, and is a certified, licensed drone pilot. With the addition of both McCutchen and Smith, Red Oak Developers looks forward to providing the highest quality of service and expertise to their clients.

About Red Oak Developers
Red Oak Developers is a full-service developer with a mission to design and create residential communities and commercial developments that promote a healthy lifestyle and the preservation of the natural environment. A veteran-owned company, Red Oak Developers achieves goals by combining vast experience with a long-standing network of professional relationships. With a full-service approach, Red Oak Developers can rapidly move a project from site selection to acquisition/entitlement and project management/construction to delivered product.
For more information, visit https://www.redoakdevelopers.com/