Category: Press Release

Greenville, S.C. – In a war remembered more for battles at Bunker Hill, Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown, it was the events of the Southern Campaign that finally turned the tide for American independence. The yearslong, hard-fought Revolutionary War came to an end in 1783 and brought to these Southern states many veterans who were awarded land grants for their service in securing liberty and freedom from British rule.

In support of the Palmetto State’s efforts to commemorate its significant role in the War for Independence and with a grant from the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250), the Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County, a Smithsonian Affiliate, has developed a comprehensive, annotated inventory of sites in Greenville County that are associated with the American Revolutionary era, defined as 1770-1783. Focusing on people, places, and stories, these sites offer a glimpse of the everyday people who helped turn 13 colonies into one nation. The survey includes photos and supplemental research information about historic markers, statues, and gravesites; all of which can be found at:
https://www.upcountryhistory.org/educational-resources/revolutionary-greenville-county/.

With one click, visitors can access an interactive map that highlights these locations, as well as additional stories that explore the revolutionary acts of bravery and sacrifice by ordinary people, the victories won on the fields of battle, or post-war life in the Upcountry.

“This grant opportunity allowed us to really explore overlooked stories of the American Revolution,” said Martha Wiley, Museum Collections Manager and project manager for the SC250 grant. “Although the Battle of Great Cane Brake did take place here, so did heroic adventures of women like Dicey Langston Springfield, as well as the contributions of the Native Americans who fought with both Loyalists and Patriots.”

Grants like the one supporting this comprehensive survey of Greenville County sites are offered as part of the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission’s work to highlight the incredible contributions the state made to the Independence effort. For more information on the American Revolution in South Carolina or grant opportunities, visit https://southcarolina250.com/sc250grants/

The Upcountry History Museum is located at 540 Buncombe St., in Greenville, S.C. Visit www.upcountryhistory.org or call 864-467-3100 for more information.

GREENVILLE, SC | July 11, 2024 – Summer can be a daunting time for those in recovery or even those simply looking to drink less. In a culture where activities are often planned around alcohol, it can be difficult to find opportunities to socialize, explore, and beat the heat without succumbing to the need to have a drink in hand. One Greenville recovery center is offering tips to avoid this issue this summer.

Recovery Centers of America at Greenville, a leading provider of comprehensive addiction treatment services including both inpatient and outpatient care, has shared useful tips for maintaining sobriety this summer by recommending various substance-free activities located here in the Upstate.

“At RCA, we advocate for sober summer activities as a testament to the strength and resilience of individuals choosing a healthier path,” says CEO of Recovery Centers of America at Greenville, Lisa Goodnough. “Our tips aim to inspire substance-free adventures and meaningful experiences that nourish the mind, body, and spirit in the vibrant Upstate community.”

RCA’s 2024 Sober Greenville Summer Tips

• Rent a bike to ride on the Swamp Rabbit Trail. – Explore the 28-mile Swamp Rabbit Trail by bike, starting in Greenville along the Reedy River and extending to Traveler’s Rest. Biking on the trail can boost your mental and emotional well-being, providing a healthy distraction from triggers and cravings.

• Float down the Saluda River. – Looking to beat the summer heat? Floating down the Saluda River is an ideal way to stay cool and enjoy the outdoors. It’s a relaxing activity that can help you manage triggers without traveling far. Immersing yourself in nature is a wonderful way to avoid societal pressure and maintain sobriety.

• Spend the afternoon having a picnic and reading at Unity Park. – Spend an afternoon at Unity Park with a book and a picnic. Don’t forget your picnic blanket! Summer is a perfect time to indulge in hobbies and soak up some Vitamin D. With 60 acres of space, Unity Park offers plenty of room to practice sober habits and soak in nature.

• Go climbing at Flying Rabbit Adventures. – Feeling adventurous? Visit Flying Rabbit Adventures near downtown Greenville. This three-story, tree-spanning obstacle course features 60 unique athletic challenges. Taking on new adventures can enhance both your emotional and physical well-being.

• Take a cooking class at The Cooks’ Station. – Food is a universal language for many, so take one of the many classes that The Cooks’ Station has to offer! Cooking is a great way to keep your mind busy while also having fun, learning a skill, and enhancing your creativity!

If you or your loved one are struggling with drug or alcohol addiction and need help, the staff at Recovery Centers of America is available 24/7. Call 1-844-5-RCA-NOW (844-722-2669) for help today.

ABOUT RECOVERY CENTERS OF AMERICA

Recovery Centers of America (RCA) is on a mission to help 1 million patients achieve lifelong recovery through evidence-based treatment for substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health conditions – one neighborhood at a time. The RCA Care Model features a clinically proven, full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services at 12 world-class facilities in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest and Southeast regions. RCA admits patients 24/7, accepts most insurances, and provides transportation, intervention and family support services when needed. RCA is proud to have several of its sites recognized multiple times in Newsweek’s America’s Best Addiction Centers rankings for excellence. For inquiries or admissions, call 1-844-5-RCA-NOW (844-572-2669).

As part of its ongoing commitment to veteran-friendly employment, Carolina Handling will present the 2024 Veteran Employment & Transition (VET) Summit to be held September 13 in Greer, South Carolina.

Produced by The RECON Network, the free conference at Greer City Hall will focus on transition employment for service members, veterans and military spouses. The summit is designed to address a variety of challenges associated with the military-to-civilian job transition process and uncover career opportunities for veterans and military spouses with hiring companies.

“There are more than 18 million veterans across the United States and many of them, along with military spouses, are currently unemployed, underemployed or mis-employed,” said Jordana Megonigal, CEO of The RECON Network. “The transition from the military to civilian or corporate employment has challenges that must be addressed to ensure our veteran and military populations can find their fit within our workforce, and The VET Summit is one step in doing so. We’re grateful to Carolina Handling for helping make a forum like this possible.”

More than 12 percent of Carolina Handling associates served in the U.S. Armed Forces, with many of the skills learned in the military transferable to jobs in the material handling industry.

Earlier this year, Carolina Handling was approved as a DOD SkillBridge Authorized Organization by the U.S. Department of Defense. The program allows active-duty service members and select groups of the National Guard and Reserves within 180 days of their separation date the opportunity to gain civilian work experience through job training, employment skills training, apprenticeships and internships.

Additionally, Carolina Handling last year was named a veteran-friendly employer by the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs and became a participant in Recruit Military, a national platform that connects employers to military job seekers.

“The skills developed while serving in the military can make you highly successful in the material handling industry,” said Carolina Handling Regional Sales Manager and U.S. Coast Guard Veteran Andy Donnon. “Our comprehensive onboarding and training programs help identify those transferable skills to assist with a smooth military-to-civilian transition and a purpose-driven career.”

An in-person event that will be streamed online, the 2024 VET Summit features seminars, exhibits and a free Career Choice GPS assessment sponsored by SmartWork Network. To register, visit thevetsummit.com/2024.

ABOUT CAROLINA HANDLING

Founded in 1966, Carolina Handling is a leading integrated material handling solutions provider and the exclusive Raymond Solutions and Support Center for North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida’s Central time zone. The company provides a full range of lift trucks and automation solutions for manufacturers, warehouses and distribution centers, along with parts, warehouse equipment and supplies.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates branch offices in Atlanta, Georgia; Birmingham, Alabama; Greensboro, North Carolin; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Greenville, South Carolina; and an Equipment Distribution Center in Piedmont, South Carolina. The company has 800 associates. For more information, visit carolinahandling.com.

GREENVILLE, S.C. — The YoPro Know, a leading consulting firm that helps companies create a future where all generations thrive, has released a new report showing the importance of work-life balance and other key wellness factors in the workplace.

Transforming Talent Retention: The Benefits and Wellness Report pulls data from more than 500 interviews with individuals ages 21-39 and shows that companies that promote and understand more diverse health needs will see an increase in employee morale and talent retention.

Some highlights from Transforming Talent Retention, which focuses on all aspects of wellness including social and mental to financial and physical:
• The top four benefits preferred by young professionals are: paid time off, health insurance, 401K match and family leave.
• 71.7% of young professionals list compensation as the key factor when choosing a place to work.
• Mental health is a big concern as 64.7% of young professionals want company-wide mental health days.

Download the entire free Report here: https://yoproknow.com/benefits-wellness-report/

Transforming Talent Retention also looks at ways that companies can help transform their mental health programs for their employees such as paying for streaming subscriptions for remote employees; offering more nutritious snacks around the office; or by adding more ergonomic workstations.

“By identifying that all generations have diverse mental health needs and benefit desires — comprehensive wellness programs, robust mental health support, and meaningful benefits — we allow businesses to foster a more committed and productive workforce,” said Kamber Parker Bowden, founder of The YoPro Know.

About The YoPro Know:
The YoPro Know’s mission is to help organizations create a future where all generations thrive in the workplace by demystifying generational differences through training, consulting, and strategy. Visit www.yoproknow.com to learn more.

Greenville, S.C. – (July 9, 2024) – Hughes Agency, a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising and event management firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Eleanor Kneeland as Account Executive.

Kneeland is responsible for supporting event planning and execution for a range of corporate and non-profit clients at Hughes Agency. Prior to beginning her professional career, Kneeland interned with multiple marketing agencies and gained experience in event management, marketing and communications planning, travel and tourism campaigns, and project management systems.

Kneeland is a Greenville native and graduate of Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing and a minor in Brand Communications. While at Clemson, she was selected for the Clemson Sales Innovation Program; volunteered as a Young Life leader for Daniel High School; and served as an assistant coach for the Daniel High School tennis team.

With a focus on events and account services, Kneeland will support Hughes Agency in producing successful events of all sizes and complexities with a focus on attention to detail and client satisfaction. To learn more about Hughes Agency, please visit www.hughes-agency.com.

About Hughes Agency
Hughes Agency is a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising, and event management agency that embodies forty years of marketing and communications expertise for a wide variety of local, regional, national, and international clients.

23-year-old family owned and operated business expands services

Greenville, South Carolina – July. 9, 2024 – Ponthieux’s Jewelry Design Studio is pleased to announce it is relocating to an expanded 2,040-square-foot space at the nearby McDaniel Village shopping center. Built on a passion for bringing craftmanship and artistry to creating pieces that delight customers for generations, the new store features two additional jewelry showcases, an open-concept design for observing the custom design process, and room for more staff.

“We’re excited to begin this new chapter in McDaniel Village,” said Mike Ponthieux, founder and GIA Graduate Gemologist. “This move allows us to expand our offerings and continue to deliver the personalized experience our customers have come to expect over the past two decades.”

Mike opened Ponthieux’s Jewelry Design Studio in 2001 with his wife, Wanda, driven by an enthusiasm for jewelry making that began in elementary school. With over 40 years of experience in the industry, he established the studio to showcase his expertise in custom jewelry design, allowing him to create unique, high-quality pieces for customers.

“Our new space in McDaniel Village will enable us to better serve our clients and inspire new creations,” said Wanda Ponthieux, co-founder and lead designer. “We’re looking forward to being part of this vibrant shopping center.”

Ponthieux’s Jewelry Design Studio offers a full range of services, including custom jewelry design, repairs, appraisals, and restorations.

Its comprehensive custom design process typically takes 6-8 weeks from start to finish. The process includes a consultation, computer-aided design (CAD), 3D-printed prototype, casting, bench work, and final inspection, with all steps completed in house using state-of-the-art equipment.

Ponthieux’s Jewelry Design Studio joins a variety of tenants at McDaniel Village including
Augusta Nails, Bad Daddy’s, Garrison’s Opticians, Great Clips, Kate Carlyle, Labels Designer Consignment, Oriental House, Paisley and Paper Palm Beach Tan, Panera Bread,
Pet Supermarket, Pure Barre, Stretch Lab, Davani’s, and Vestique.

For more information about Ponthieux’s Jewelry Design Studio or to schedule a consultation, please visit or call (864) 370-4466.

About Aston
Aston was founded in 1980 by Steele Dewey to provide attractive, well-managed, necessity-based shopping centers in communities throughout the southeastern and mid-Atlantic United States. Over its 43-year history, Aston has secured its business by forming mutually beneficial and enduring relationships with all its tenants, partners, and employees. Aston provides the full complement of real estate services, including property management, leasing, development, and capital market services. As a result, the business has a long track record of success and is well-positioned to capitalize on future opportunities in the Greenville area where it currently owns North Hills Shopping Center, Verdae Village, McBee Station, McDaniel Village and Powdersville Plaza.

FUEL – a Greenville, S.C.-based brand building agency – announced today that it has selected Heart of Hospitality GVL as the FUEL for Good Grant recipient for 2H 2024. Heart of Hospitality GVL was founded to provide emergency assistance to Greenville County hospitality industry employees in times of personal crisis.

“Heart of Hospitality GVL is excited to receive this grant from FUEL to develop a strong and engaging brand for our new emergency assistance program,” said Lenza Jolley, vice president of membership and development at the SC Restaurant and Lodging Association. “This collaboration with FUEL will help ensure our program effectively supports and reaches as many hospitality employees as possible in Greenville County.”

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 more than 1,200 hours of service, with work ranging from brand strategy and logo development to social media campaigns and marketing collateral.

“We are thrilled to partner with Heart of Hospitality GVL and help them in their mission to support hospitality workers in times of need,” said Mary Church Cornette, FUEL CEO and head of creative. “Establishing a strong brand is crucial for any organization, and we look forward to working with Heart of Hospitality GVL on a strong foundation on which to build. We know they will make a significant impact in our community.”

For more information about the Heart of Hospitality GVL, please visit heartofhospitalitygvl.org. More information about the FUEL for Good Grant program is available at fuelforbrands.com/grant.