Category: Press Release

The Phillis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC) is pleased to announce the election of new officers to its board of directors and the addition of two staff members. As the center continues its mission to empower individuals and strengthen the community, these leaders will play a vital role in guiding its future growth and impact.

The new board officers are:
Board Chair Ted Kelly, president and CEO of Interserv. With more than 26 years of experience in senior executive management and business advisory services, Kelly has led strategic growth initiatives, developed quality assurance measures, and managed client satisfaction programs for businesses ranging from small companies to international manufacturing giants.

Board Vice Chair Steven Nail, dean of the College of Business at Anderson University. A labor and employment attorney, he began his career with the National Labor Relations Board before serving as assistant general counsel for Michelin, vice president of labor and employee relations at Michelin, and vice president of human resources at Hubbell.

Board Treasurer James N. Haltiwanger Jr., a financial advisor with Falls Park Capital at Raymond James. Haltiwanger was previously an entrepreneur and business owner.

Board Secretary Dennis Braasch, owner at Industrial Project Innovation. With more than 40 years of experience in the global engineering and construction industry, he has worked on projects across multiple industries and countries in both the public and private sectors.

The new staff members are:
Operations Manager Laurie Franklin. An executive director of McCormick Children’s Home Inc. for two decades, Laurie brings a wealth of operational experience to the center.

Arts Coordinator Antoinette Hall. A longtime Greenville resident, Hall has performed in theatrical productions across the Upstate since 2010 and studied music education at Brevard College and Converse College.

Read the full announcement and learn more at philliswheatleysc.org.

Greenville, SC – Stokes & Company CPAs is excited to welcome Eve Huffman as the newest Administrative Assistant!
With over 25 years of experience in administrative roles, Eve brings a strong sense of organization, efficiency, and a dedication to excellent customer service. She takes pride in supporting both clients and colleagues, always looking for ways to improve processes and create a more seamless workflow.
About Stokes & Company, CPAs
For over 25 years, Stokes & Company, CPAs has been a trusted partner for businesses and individuals, delivering expert accounting, tax, and advisory services tailored to their unique needs.
Media Contact:
Brad Detandt
Director of Business Development
brad@stokescpas.com
864.242.1418

Greenville, SC – Stokes & Company CPAs is excited to welcome Loree Seikop as the newest Accounting Manager!
With 20+ years of accounting experience, Loree, a Clemson University graduate with a B.S. in Accounting, excels in QuickBooks and simplifying financial data to help clients understand their company’s financials. She enjoys organizing financial information to keep businesses on track.
About Stokes & Company, CPAs
For over 25 years, Stokes & Company, CPAs has been a trusted partner for businesses and individuals, delivering expert accounting, tax, and advisory services tailored to their unique needs.
Media Contact:
Brad Detandt
Director of Business Development
brad@stokescpas.com
864.242.1418

GREENVILLE, S.C. — acac Fitness & Wellness is offering a real plan to keep your kids off their screens this summer.

The camps at acac Fitness & Wellness in the Upstate will be cellphone free zone for all 11 weeks.

“We know parents are concerned about screen time, which is why they look for summer camps,” said Kelly Brogdon, Regional Marketing Director for acac Fitness & Wellness. “That is why we decided to help parents with that choice. Our campers will stay active by engaging full-time with each other.”

From swimming, to sports, to arts and crafts, acac Fitness & Wellness offers a wide variety of camps, Brogdon said.

Some important details:

Camps are open to both members and non-members
Main & Senior Camps are open 7:30am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday
Highly qualified team certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid
Indoor and outdoor camp activities
Lunch program
Sports facilities
Swimming / water activities offered each day
Field trips
Payment plans

To learn about all of the acac Fitness & Wellness camps go to, acac.com/greenville/programs-events/youth/summer-camp.

About acac Fitness & Wellness Centers:

Founded by Phil Wendel in 1984, acac Fitness & Wellness Centers has become the gold standard for health and wellness facilities. With 14 locations throughout Virginia, Pennsylvania and South Carolina, acac members and guests have access to a full spectrum of high quality programs, services and equipment. acac’s mission is to provide a great fitness experience for members of all ages in a clean and safe environment. Its team members are dedicated to the integration of medicine and fitness to improve community health by focusing on prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of lifestyle-related disease.

acac has three sites in Greenville County. Learn more

Cassidy Coates Price P.A. is pleased to announce that Weyman C. Carter has joined the firm as a Partner in the Banking and Bankruptcy Practices. With more than 30 years of experience, Weyman focuses on representing creditors in commercial bankruptcy, foreclosure, and banking matters, assisting financial institutions and businesses in resolving distressed assets.
Weyman has extensive experience handling cases in federal bankruptcy court, South Carolina state courts, and out-of-court workouts. His clients include banks, commercial lenders, and businesses with real estate interests. He has successfully litigated and negotiated complex financial disputes, including fraudulent conveyance claims, lender liability defenses, and multi-property foreclosure actions.
“We are excited to welcome Weyman to the firm,” said Jim Cassidy, Founding Partner and Chair of the Bankruptcy Practice Group. “His depth of experience in bankruptcy and banking law expands our ability to serve clients navigating complex financial challenges.”
Recognized for his work in the field, Weyman has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America® for Banking & Finance Law, Bankruptcy & Creditor Debtor Rights, and Litigation – Bankruptcy. He has also been named Lawyer of the Year in Bankruptcy & Creditor Debtor Rights multiple times and holds an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
Weyman earned his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law and his B.A. from Wofford College. He is a Master of the J. Bratton Davis American Inn of Court and a Past President of the South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association.

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About Cassidy Coates Price
Cassidy Coates Price is a small firm engaged in large firm practice. Our attorneys practice in a wide variety of areas including general litigation, commercial and corporate banking, real estate, creditors’ rights, bankruptcy, governmental investigations, and probate.

Greenville, S.C. – Trehel is pleased to announce the promotion of Jim Davis to general superintendent and to welcome Randall Jackson as senior project manager.
Davis began his career at Trehel in 2016 and has more than 40 years of experience in the construction industry. With a focus on job-site supervision for large-scale commercial, education, industrial and faith-based projects, Davis has been an effective onsite manager and has fostered strong relationships with Trehel building partners over the years. In his new role as general superintendent, Davis will lead and manage field operations and facilitate the efforts of Trehel’s Care4All safety program, acting as the liaison between office staff, project superintendents, and Trehel’s workforce in the field.

With more than twenty years of experience, Jackson joins Trehel from BE&K Building Group, where he most recently served as senior project manager. In his new role at Trehel, Jackson will manage industrial, manufacturing, and commercial projects from design to completion, addressing safety, cost, quality and scheduling. Jackson’s prior experience spans the advanced manufacturing, aerospace, hospitality, mixed-use, healthcare and pharmaceutical market segments. Jackson is an honors graduate of Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Science and Management.

“We are pleased to promote Jim while welcoming Randall to the team,” said Keith Poole, president and chief operating officer, Trehel. “Jim and Randall are both demonstrated industry leaders with a passion for developing teams that align with Trehel’s value and purpose while helping building partners achieve their goals. We look forward to their future success and contributions at Trehel.”

To learn more about Trehel, please visit https://trehel.com/.
Pictured: Jim Davis (left), Randall Jackson (right).

Yale University Professor, 1968 Furman University alumnus and former Furman trustee Robert Blocker will present the annual L.D. Johnson Lecture on “What Really Matters?” Thursday, March 20, at 6:30 p.m. in Daniel Memorial Chapel on the Furman campus. The event is free and open to the public.

Since 1985, the L.D. Johnson Lecture on “What Really Matters?” has offered the Furman community the opportunity to hear from both Furman alumni and faculty on the issue of what matters most and how that impacts our culture and ways of being in the world.

This lecture, “What Really Matters: Love,” challenges attendees to reflect, analyze and engage their thinking and practices as civic citizens, coworkers and friends. Blocker’s work in the arts and as an academic leader enable him to address the issue of how love matters in the ways we see, understand and navigate our world today. The event provides the Furman community with an opportunity to interact with a distinguished scholar and Furman alum who will address a larger cultural issue. Blocker will share his experiences, training and research, offering insights into why this issue is pertinent to our work and on the broader world stage.

Described by the Los Angeles Times as an artist of “great skill and accomplishment,” Blocker, the William Edward Gilbert Professor of Piano at Yale University, has forged an inspired career as a transformative academic leader, an accomplished pianist and an impassioned educator. He also holds appointments in Yale’s School of Management as affiliate professor of leadership strategies and as senior advisor to the president of Yale. From 1995 to 2023, he served as the Henry and Lucy Moses Dean of Music and Professor of Piano at the Yale School of Music. In 1999, he was awarded South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, the Order of the Palmetto.

Learn more about Blocker at Yale University.

For more information, please contact Vaughn CroweTipton at vaughn.crowetipton@furman.edu and 864-294-2133.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (March 11, 2025) – Truliant, a top 100 U.S. credit union, announced today the opening of a new branch location in Boiling Springs, S.C., as part of its ongoing expansion in Upstate South Carolina.
The new branch is Truliant’s first in Spartanburg County. Located at 2241 Boiling Springs Rd., the 3,206-square-foot branch features a modern design, ample dedicated parking, and 24-hour ATM access. Additionally, the branch includes a station with games and activities for children. Its staff includes bilingual Spanish-speaking employees.
“Our sixth branch in Upstate South Carolina allows us to highlight the benefits of Truliant membership through exceptional service while also contributing to the financial education and well-being of the Boiling Springs community,” said Andrea “Andy” Bunn, vice president of branches at Truliant. “This location enhances convenience and we look forward to showing how Truliant can improve the lives of all those we serve.”
The new branch features an open floor plan and teller pods designed to improve member interactions by eliminating barriers and promoting a more consultative approach to service. The lobby hours will be Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Boiling Springs is part of Truliant’s ongoing strategic expansion along the I-85 corridor in Upstate South Carolina. In January, Truliant opened a new regional branch in Mauldin, S.C. It has two branches and a regional business office in Greenville, and branch locations in Easley and Greer.
Truliant has had a physical presence in the Upstate for nearly three decades. It is the fourth regional concentration of Truliant branches, alongside the Charlotte-Metro area, North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad, and southwestern Virginia.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (March 11, 2025) – The YMCA of Greenville broke ground today on the recreational facility expansion at the Prisma Health Family YMCA in Simpsonville in response to Southern Greenville County’s exponential growth in recent years. The campus expansion project will enhance the experience of the more than 14,900 members served by the Prisma Health Family YMCA in the Simpsonville/Mauldin area.

As one of Greenville County’s leading nonprofit health and human services organizations, the YMCA nurtures the potential and well-being of kids, adults and families in the community each and every day. The groundbreaking marks a significant step in the transformational journey toward providing added space for members and participants.

The initial phase of the multi-step campus expansion project will add an additional 14,500 total square feet to the current 80,000 square foot campus and will include:

• Second Gymnasium – Due to the growing needs of Youth Development programming, an additional 7,700 square foot gymnasium will be built for afterschool, summer day camp and youth sports. The space will also enhance other recreational programs such as group exercise, pickleball, RECESS, home school PE, dance and more).
• Child Care Programs – Currently held offsite at Life Spring Community Church and Adams Mill Sports Fields, the expansion will allow the return of childcare programs back onsite at the Prisma Health Family YMCA.
• Classrooms – Three 900 square foot classrooms to be utilized for Youth Development programming.
• Dedicated drop-off/pickup circle
• Staff Enhancements – Two offices, one conference room, additional restrooms and a pantry will be added in the expansion.

Phase Two will include additional parking for the entire facility, a second pool with a DynaDome cover, and additional land development needs to prepare the site for future additions.

“The Prisma Health Family YMCA branch campus expansion project will allow us to serve even more membe

GREENWOOD, S.C. – Grab your headphones. Expert builder and home repair specialist Chad Charles is bringing you the latest news on all things construction, home improvement and real estate through the Hardhat Hustle podcast.

Created to deliver the most updated insights into construction, remodeling, and real estate, Hardhat Hustle is the go-to source for anyone looking to stay informed. With more than 34 years of experience in the construction industry, Charles has worn many hats — homeowner, home inspector, real estate agent, and builder. His wealth of experience and expertise are invaluable, and he is eager to share it with you.

“Whether you’re in construction, a homeowner or you’re a DIY-er, this podcast is for you,” Charles said. “With Hardhat Hustle, I want to share the expertise I’ve gained over the years so that homeowners and fellow builders can make informed decisions and tackle home repairs with confidence.”

Charles is the President of Charles & Associates, a full-service home repair and remodeling company founded in Greenwood. Services include general handyman, maintenance, kitchens, bathrooms, carpentry, decks, plumbing, drywall, electrical, complete renovations, tub repair and refinishing.

“With my current connection to this line of work, I can promise each episode will offer the latest trends and innovations as well as a deep dive into the construction world with interviews from industry leaders,” Charles said.

Become a YouTube subscriber (www.youtube.com/@HardhatTips) and let this podcast be your blueprint for success.

About Charles & Associates:
Charles & Associates remains at the forefront of the industry, embracing the latest trends, technologies, and energy-efficient practices to deliver exceptional results that exceed client expectations. Learn more at www.carepairremodel.com.