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Greenville Jewish Federation Joins National Shine-A-Light campaign

GREENVILLE, S.C. – As the Jewish community in the Upstate prepares for Hanukkah this week, the Greenville Jewish Federation is taking part in a nationwide anti-Semitism campaign.

Shine A Light is a purpose-driven convening platform for organizations, companies, institutions and individuals to unite in shining a light on antisemitism in all its modern forms. Drawing inspiration from the story of Hanukkah, the Shine A Light initiative is fueled by an unprecedented coalition of Jewish and non-Jewish organizations from across the United States and Canada who have joined together to speak up about antisemitism and send a message that one single light can dispel darkness.

As part of this campaign, the Greenville Jewish will distribute custom-created window clings to individuals and businesses. The clings will feature the Shine-A-Light logo, the #StandUpToJewishHate blue square, and a QR link to a page to their website about Shine-A-Light. Learn more by clicking here or going to the website at www.jewishgreenville.org/content-feed-components/dispel-the-darkness.
“We need more light in the world to overcome all the darkness. There is no more appropriate time than during the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah, to bring such light and attention to the rising antisemitism across the world,” said Courtney Tessler, CEO of The Greenville Jewish Federation. “These decals are available to anyone willing to show their support for the Jewish community and take a stand against antisemitism.”

In addition, the Greenville Jewish Federation will be taking part and promoting the following events:
• There will be a Grand Menorah Lighting on Thursday, December 7 at 5:30 p.m. at Hampton Station, 1320 Hampton Avenue Extension, Greenville. This will be pet friendly.
• Chanukah on Main will be held Sunday, December 10 starting at 4 p.m. at Noma Square in downtown Greenville. This is a partnership with Chabad of Greenville and the Upstate who organize the annual event.
• PJ Library will be holding a PJ PJ Hanukkah Dance Party for Jewish families, as well.
• The Greenville Jewish Federation is providing Hanukkah Education Resource Kits to Jewish Families to support cultural awareness, education on the holiday, and inclusion for Jewish students in their classrooms. The kits were first introduced in 2021 and supported by JFNA Shine-A-Light funding in 2022. The kits, available for Pre-K through 6th grade classrooms in private, public, charter, and homeschool co-op schools, include an age-appropriate book highlighting diversity and acceptance, a menorah for the classroom with a story about the Festival of Lights, and dreidels and gelt for each child.
More details on these events can be found at www.jewisgreenville.org.

“Each year we work as a community with our local Jewish organizations to increase the support and awareness for Hanukkah,” Tessler said. “Through partnership and with the support of the City of Greenville, we aim to continue expanding the inclusion of non-Jewish residents to stand side-by-side with our Jewish community in the celebration of the Festival of Lights.”

About the Greenville Jewish Federation:
The Greenville Jewish Federation is a dynamic organization dedicated to serving and strengthening the Jewish community in Greenville and neighboring counties. With a rich philanthropy and community-building history, the Federation works tirelessly to support educational programs, social services, cultural events, and advocacy efforts that promote Jewish values, heritage, and unity. To learn more about the Greenville Jewish Federation’s initiatives and upcoming programs, visit www.jewishgreenville.org.

MD Care Group, ARCpoint join forces to provide fast testing, treatment of viral ailments

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Two Greenville-based companies are coming together to make it easier, faster and less expensive for patients to receive medical treatment for some potentially life-threatening ailments.

MD Care Group, LLC, which provide clients with a cost-effective way to access care from board-certified physicians, is collaborating with ARCpoint Inc., a leading US-based franchise system providing drug testing, alcohol screening, DNA and direct to consumer (DTC) clinical lab testing services, to launch a virtual first health system that makes it possible for clients to be tested for the flu, strep throat or COVID. Patients can log in and be connected with a doctor for a live consultation within minutes, and receive the proper prescriptions based on the diagnosis.

The Application Programming Interface (API) provides consumers with cost-effective, virtual access to healthcare through a national network of thousands of board-certified physicians and healthcare providers. The new API will allow ARCpoint customers to connect with MD Care Group’s doctors to discuss results from ARCpoint diagnostic tests or other medical concerns they may have, thus allowing for the creation of virtual primary care and urgent care centers anywhere ARCpoint services can be accessed. The two companies are also discussing the possibility of developing and deploying a second API which would allow doctors within the MD Care Group system to refer patients to ARCpoint testing locations.

“This is a new concept – it really takes direct primary care to a new level for our clients,” said Chris Cole, co-founder of MD Care Group. “As a result of this collaboration, patients can now get their lab test results back and be connected promptly with one of our board-certified physicians. This really simplifies the process and eliminates the wait times and cost of traditional healthcare.”

Under this new collaboration, customers can book a diagnostic test online at ARCpointLabs.com, at any of the 136 franchised locations, or by scanning a QR code on their mobile device at any of the Company’s participating affiliate partner locations. After a test(s) is conducted, the patient will receive a text or email notification of results and if requested, a video conference link for an appointment with an MD Care Group practitioner. Once the lab test results have been discussed, the practitioner can write a prescription if needed and it will be sent instantly to the patient’s pharmacy of choice.

“Our relationship with MD Care Group will make it far easier for ARCpoint customers to consume and access healthcare where it is most convenient for them and how they want. It will also dramatically increase the opportunity to expand our network by allowing us to offer access to virtual doctors through new affiliates, even if an ARCpoint franchisee location is not located nearby,” said John Constantine, ARCpoint’s CEO.

An API is a mechanism that enables two distinct software components to communicate with each other using a set of definitions and protocols. In essence, an API can be thought of as a contract of service between two applications. This contract defines how the two applications communicate with each other using requests and responses. Prior to the deployment of the API with MD Care Group, ARCpoint used its own network of virtual doctors to provide prescriptive authority, as required by law, to order the diagnostic tests selected by a customer, and then provide any necessary review of results before they were sent to the patient. Under this system, although ARCpoint provided general text comments about parameters related to test results, customers did not have the option to specifically discuss test results through a video system with an ARCpoint-supplied doctor. With the new MD Care Group relationship, the Company believes customers will be much better served by having virtual access to a network of medical professionals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. MD Care Group provides services to all 50 US states with consultations in English and Spanish as well as 85 other languages on request.

The whole process, from the testing for things such as the flu or strep to the consultation with a physician, costs the client a total of only $99, said Steve Koenemann, co-founder of MD Care Group, which provides services to all 50 states and consultations in English and Spanish as well as 85 and more other languages on request.

“We wanted the program to be cost effective for our clients. Now if you start getting those telltale symptoms of a sore throat or achiness all over, you now have a faster and more efficient alternative than going to the doctor’s office and then to a pharmacy,” Koenemann said. “You can have a virtual consult with your medical provider and get a prescription sent to your pharmacy in a fraction of the time.”

About MD Care Group, LLC:
Based in Greenville, South Carolina, MD Care Group, LLC is a pioneer in personalized virtual care. MD Care Group features a national network of dedicated health care providers paired with the advanced technology required to deliver reliable, accurate medical care centered on you and your needs. MD Care Group offers an extensive suite of solutions for some of the most common roadblocks to quality health care, including telemedicine/urgent care, virtual primary care, behavioral health, virtual dermatology, care navigation, and lab screenings and assessments. Learn more at www.mdvirtualcare.com.

About ARCpoint Inc. :

ARCpoint is a leading US-based franchise system that leverages technology along with brick-and-mortar locations to give businesses and individual consumers access to convenient, cost-effective healthcare information and solutions with transparent, up-front pricing, so that they can be proactive and preventative with their health and well-being. ARCpoint is based in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. ARCpoint Franchise Group LLC, formed under the laws of the state of South Carolina in February 2005, is the franchisor of ARCpoint Labs and supports over 130 independently owned locations. ARCpoint sells franchises to individuals throughout the United States and provides support in the form of marketing, technology and training to new franchisees. ARCpoint Corporate Labs LLC develops corporate-owned labs committed to providing accurate, cost-effective solutions for customers, businesses and physicians. AFG Services LLC serves as the innovation center of the ARCpoint group of companies as it builds a proprietary technology platform and a physician network to equip all ARCpoint labs with best-in-class tools and solutions to better serve their customers. The platform also digitalizes and streamlines administrative functions such as materials purchasing, compliance, billing and physician services for ARCpoint franchise labs and other clients. Learn more at www. www.arcpointlabs.com.

MD Care Group, ARCpoint join forces to provide fast testing, treatment of viral ailments

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Two Greenville-based companies are coming together to make it easier, faster and less expensive for patients to receive medical treatment for some potentially life-threatening ailments.

MD Care Group, LLC, which provides clients with a cost-effective way to access care from board-certified physicians, is collaborating with ARCpoint Inc., a leading US-based franchise system providing drug testing, alcohol screening, DNA and direct-to-consumer (DTC) clinical lab testing services, to launch a telehealth system that makes it possible for clients to be tested for the flu, strep throat or COVID. Patients can log in and be connected with a doctor for a live consultation within minutes, and receive the proper prescriptions based on the diagnosis.

The Application Programming Interface (API) provides consumers with cost-effective, virtual access to healthcare through a national network of thousands of board-certified physicians and healthcare providers. The new API will allow ARCpoint customers to connect with MD Care Group’s doctors to discuss results from ARCpoint diagnostic tests or other medical concerns they may have, thus allowing for the creation of virtual primary care and urgent care centers anywhere ARCpoint services can be accessed. The two companies are also discussing the possibility of developing and deploying a second API allowing doctors within the MD Care Group system to refer patients to ARCpoint testing locations.

“This is a new concept – it really takes direct primary care to a new level for our clients,” said Chris Cole, co-founder of MD Care Group. “As a result of this collaboration, patients can now get their lab test results back and be connected promptly with one of our board-certified physicians. This really simplifies the process and eliminates the wait times and cost of traditional healthcare.”

Under this new collaboration, customers can book a diagnostic test online at ARCpointLabs.com, at any of the 136 franchised locations, or by scanning a QR code on their mobile device at any of the Company’s participating affiliate partner locations. After a test(s) is conducted, the patient will receive a text or email notification of results and if requested, a video conference link for an appointment with an MD Care Group practitioner. Once the lab test results have been discussed, the practitioner can write a prescription if needed and it will be sent instantly to the patient’s pharmacy of choice.

“Our relationship with MD Care Group will make it far easier for ARCpoint customers to consume and access healthcare where it is most convenient for them and how they want. It will also dramatically increase the opportunity to expand our network by allowing us to offer access to virtual doctors through new affiliates, even if an ARCpoint franchisee location is not located nearby,” said John Constantine, ARCpoint’s CEO.

An API is a mechanism that enables two distinct software components to communicate with each other using a set of definitions and protocols. In essence, an API can be thought of as a contract of service between two applications. This contract defines how the two applications communicate with each other using requests and responses. Prior to the deployment of the API with MD Care Group, ARCpoint used its own network of virtual doctors to provide prescriptive authority, as required by law, to order the diagnostic tests selected by a customer, and then provide any necessary review of results before they were sent to the patient. Under this system, although ARCpoint provided general text comments about parameters related to test results, customers did not have the option to specifically discuss test results through a video system with an ARCpoint-supplied doctor. With the new MD Care Group relationship, the Company believes customers will be much better served by having virtual access to a network of medical professionals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

The whole process, from the testing for things such as the flu or strep to the consultation with a physician, costs the client a total of only $99, said Steve Koenemann, co-founder of MD Care Group, which provides services to all 50 states and consultations in English and Spanish as well as 85 and more other languages on request.

“We wanted the program to be cost effective for our clients. Now if you start getting those telltale symptoms of a sore throat or achiness all over, you now have a faster and more efficient alternative than going to the doctor’s office and then to a pharmacy,” Koenemann said. “You can have a virtual consult with your medical provider and get a prescription sent to your pharmacy in a fraction of the time.”

About MD Care Group, LLC:
Based in Greenville, South Carolina, MD Care Group, LLC is a pioneer in personalized virtual care. MD Care Group features a national network of dedicated health care providers paired with the advanced technology required to deliver reliable, accurate medical care centered on you and your needs. MD Care Group offers an extensive suite of solutions for some of the most common roadblocks to quality health care, including telemedicine/urgent care, virtual primary care, behavioral health, virtual dermatology, care navigation, and lab screenings and assessments. Learn more at www.mdvirtualcare.com.

About ARCpoint Inc. :
ARCpoint is a leading US-based franchise system that leverages technology along with brick-and-mortar locations to give businesses and individual consumers access to convenient, cost-effective healthcare information and solutions with transparent, up-front pricing, so that they can be proactive and preventative with their health and well-being. ARCpoint is based in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. ARCpoint Franchise Group LLC, formed under the laws of the state of South Carolina in February 2005, is the franchisor of ARCpoint Labs and supports over 130 independently owned locations. ARCpoint sells franchises to individuals throughout the United States and provides support in the form of marketing, technology and training to new franchisees. ARCpoint Corporate Labs LLC develops corporate-owned labs committed to providing accurate, cost-effective solutions for customers, businesses and physicians. AFG Services LLC serves as the innovation center of the ARCpoint group of companies as it builds a proprietary technology platform and a physician network to equip all ARCpoint labs with best-in-class tools and solutions to better serve their customers. The platform also digitalizes and streamlines administrative functions such as materials purchasing, compliance, billing and physician services for ARCpoint franchise labs and other clients. Learn more at www. www.arcpointlabs.com.

McCormick County 250 Project

We will soon commemorate the 250th Anniversary of America!! What an exciting time!

South Carolina played a tremendous role in the American Revolution. As part of a larger South Carolina State 250 Project, the McCormick County 250 Project (MC250) will highlight Revolutionary War era events, people and places in McCormick County. The goal is to promote and celebrate McCormick County’s role in the American Revolution as well as to expand area tourism.

A large gateway sign is to be in Willington to point out the many other relevant sites, people and events in McCormick County that were part of a greater effort to win our independence from Britain. Other sites to be identified and enhanced are the Fort Charlotte site, Battle of Long Cane, New Bordeaux, Guillebeau House, Guillebeau Cemetery, and Fort Boone among others.

The MC250 project is in its early stages. Tasks at hand for the MC250 committee include coordination with local, state and federal agencies, historical research, grant applications, funding for installation of historic signs, artwork design and text for graphic depictions, printing, securing adequate cell service for use of QR codes, and a whole host of other related assignments.

MC250 is the county affiliate of the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250). MC250 is a community project that requires skills and talents of every nature. The scope of the project is quite large and diverse. If you have an interest in volunteering your expertise or even helping with legwork as needed, your participation is most welcome. We are also seeking additional historical information/maps, volunteers, private and corporate donations to bring the project to a successful conclusion in time to celebrate July 4th, 2026, and beyond. If interested, please contact MC250 Committee Chair, Charlotte Tallent, at [email protected].

Greenville Chamber Kicks Off Endowment Campaign For “IMPACT Greenville”

Greenville, SC – The Greenville Chamber has launched a major endowment campaign to support IMPACT Greenville, the Chamber’s newest leadership development program. The one-of-a-kind experience will bring advanced leaders together to work with peer leaders to develop dynamic and innovative solutions to our community’s most pressing challenges.

Building on its more than 134 years of advocating for economic growth, community prosperity and business success, the Chamber has created this new program as a capstone leadership development experience for Greenville’s changemakers – business and nonprofit executives, Leadership Greenville alumni, and other community leaders.

Currently in its 50th year of Leadership Greenville, the Chamber’s flagship leadership development program, the Chamber is focused on sustaining the collective impact of its more than 2,000 Leadership Greenville graduates.

Dr. Cheryl Garrison, Executive Director of Greenville Chamber Foundation and Director of Talent and Leadership at the Greenville Chamber, describes the program as a natural next step for Leadership Greenville graduates and other executive community leaders.

“We’re so excited to unleash the potential of our community’s seasoned leaders through IMPACT Greenville,” said Dr. Garrison. “The legacy of leadership development is only a legacy if it endures to benefit all generations. IMPACT Greenville will ensure many generations in Greenville County have the opportunity to participate in an exemplary leadership development program in which they collaborate to address our region’s most critical issues.”

The IMPACT Greenville endowment will serve as a long-term financial foundation to support IMPACT’s operations, acting to cultivate leaders and broaden the program’s initiatives. The fund seeks visionary donors who appreciate the value of Leadership Greenville through the Greenville Chamber and continued leadership opportunities through IMPACT.

Greenville Chamber CEO Carlos Phillips emphasizes the importance of establishing the endowment now to ensure the long-term sustainability and impact of the program.

“Our investors are so critical to what we do not only at the Chamber, but what our program participants are able to do throughout the community,” Phillips said. “I’m asking our community of visionary leaders to boldly support us as we step into a new era of leadership development for Greenville’s current and future generations.”

The Chamber plans to open applications for IMPACT Greenville’s inaugural class in 2025.

ABOUT THE GREENVILLE CHAMBER
The Greenville Chamber, now in its 135th year of operation, is the largest business organization in Upstate South Carolina with more than 1900 Investors supporting the vision of a globally competitive Upstate economy where businesses succeed and people prosper. For information, visit greenvillechamber.org.

ABOUT IMPACT GREENVILLE
IMPACT Greenville is the Greenville Chamber’s advanced leadership development program designed to build upon participants’ collective strengths to drive community impact. With a vision to begin enrollment in 2025, the Chamber is seeking funding for the IMPACT Greenville endowment, which will support the program, its operations, faculty, and Chamber investors. To learn more about IMPACT Greenville or to donate, please contact Cheryl Garrison at [email protected].

Big ‘O’ Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram supports heart health through third annual American Heart Association’s Life Is Why campaign

GREENVILLE — Big ‘O’ Dodge is proud to support the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, for the third consecutive year through Life Is Why™, a cause marketing campaign benefitting the American Heart Association. Life Is Why inspires consumers to celebrate their reasons to live healthier, longer lives – by giving.

“As a survivor myself, and a part of a family who have personally experienced the impacts of heart disease, we at Big ‘O’ Dodge recognize the impact of the American Heart Association’s mission. Giving back is not just a choice but a heartfelt commitment for our company,” said Kyle Odum, Vice President at Big ‘O’ Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram.

Through the month of December, Big ‘O’ Dodge will provide shoppers the opportunity to donate in a quick and easy way to support the mission of the American Heart Association. For every car sold during this month, Big ‘O’ Dodge will donate $100 to the local American Heart Association here in the Upstate. The company began its support of the Association through Life is Why in 2021 and has persisted in its commitment to support the mission of the American Heart Association in being a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.

“My family and I understand the importance of supporting the American Heart Association in their relentless pursuit of longer, healthier lives for all. Our decision to contribute is fueled by the belief that every effort counts in the fight against heart disease and stroke. By giving back, we are not only investing in the well-being of our community but also joining a movement that empowers survivors like myself and countless others. It’s a way for us to share hope, inspire change, and be a part of a cause that resonates deeply with our own journey.”

Donations through the Life is Why campaign – no matter the amount – allow the Association to implement initiatives such as:
• Fund research that can improve the health outcomes of heart and stroke patients;
• Train more than 2.5 million high school students in CPR annually;
• Support the work of local entrepreneurs and organizations working to improve health outcomes in under-resourced communities.

To learn more about the Life is Why campaign and other participating companies, please visit heart.org.

US&S Announces Relocation to New, Expansive Office in Greenville, SC

GREENVILLE, SC – US&S, a Minority and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned company with a rich history of serving the Southeast through janitorial and operations & maintenance services, is excited to announce its upcoming relocation to a larger office space in Greenville, SC. This move is a testament to the company’s remarkable growth and commitment to its Vision, Mission, and Core Values.

The new US&S office is strategically situated at 281 Fairforest Way in Greenville, SC, with convenient access to major highways I-85 and I-385. The two-story, 13,000-square-foot building on roughly 1.5 acres combines office, warehouse, and flex space. The expanded office area boasts more individual offices, meeting rooms, abundant natural light, LED lighting upgrades, and improved security controls. The new widespread warehouse space consolidates three separate locations into one site and will include an employee lounge area, additional equipment repair space, improved inventory management and controls.

As part of the company’s growth ambitions and unwavering commitment to its teams, partners, and clients, the new office location dedicates space for future training rooms and designated parking with gated access for enhanced fleet security. Landscaping efforts and an outdoor seating area for the warmer seasons are also in the pipeline to add a touch of vibrancy to the surroundings.

“We are thrilled about this next chapter in US&S’s journey. The new space not only accommodates our growing team, but it also allows us to brand our environment with our mission and core values. This is more than a relocation; it’s a reaffirmation of our commitment to our clients, partners, and the Greenville community,” said Euleta Alston, President & Co-Owner of US&S.

The company assures its clients and partners that there will be no interruption in service during this transition. According to Mrs. Alston, “”US&S staff are equipped to work remotely in the interim and our field teams have what they need available to serve our clients.”

About US&S:

Founded in 2003 in Greenville, SC, US&S has over two decades of experience providing unparalleled janitorial and operations & maintenance services. With deep roots in both service and community, the company’s growth is not just a testament to its business acumen but also its commitment to always giving back. This commitment was instituted by the founder Richard Hagins, Euleta Alston’s father and pillar of the Greenville community. US&S supports industrial, healthcare, commercial, government, and educational clients across the southeast.

 

Dollar General Awards $20,000 in Adult Literacy Grants in Greenville County, $100,000 Over Past Decade

GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Literacy Association (GLA) and United Ministries (UM) were awarded 2023 Adult Literacy Grants from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, a $20,000 investment in the Greenville County community building upon nearly $100,000 contributed in the past decade. GLA and UM are not-for-profit, charitable organizations that have been serving the community for over 50 years and have longstanding partnerships with the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.

“We are grateful to the Dollar General Literacy Foundation for their investment in the work we do every day,” said Victoria Novak, Executive Director, Greenville Literacy Association. “This funding will support more than 500 adults with level-appropriate instruction in basic literacy and numeracy, GED preparation, learning English as a second language, digital literacy, and workplace and career-ready skills.”

In the Greenville region, 40,000 adults lack a high school diploma and 20,000 lack fluency in English.

GLA provides educational opportunities and support services on an individual basis, including participants with disabilities including learning, physical, emotional, and mental. Through local partnerships, the association also works to provide wrap-around services that encourage stabilization, including referrals to partner agencies, based on individuals’ needs and goals.

UM provides career and employment counseling, financial coaching, college admission, non-academic support services and GED tutoring services.

“United Ministries is pleased to continue a meaningful partnership with the Dollar General Literacy Foundation,” said Lizzie Bebber, Executive Director of United Ministries. “Their generosity makes it possible for us to provide high quality, personable and dignifying support to students pursuing a GED. Getting a GED is often the first step towards long term economic mobility, and we are grateful for partners like Dollar General who prioritize investment in our students.”

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation was established 30 years ago by Dollar General’s founding family and provides grant funding to support literacy and education initiatives serving individuals of all ages. The Adult Literacy Grant program creates access and opportunities for adults to learn by investing in organizations providing direct services to adults in need of adult basic education, GED or high school equivalency preparation, or learning English.

“For three decades, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation has been privileged to help Americans of all ages achieve their dreams through education,” said Denine Torr, Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility and Philanthropy at Dollar General and Executive Director, Dollar General Literacy Foundation. “We are honored to partner with the Greenville Literacy Association and United Ministries to create brighter futures for Greenville County and open doors to personal, professional, and economic growth.”

The Foundation funds nonprofit organizations, schools, and libraries within a 15-mile radius of Dollar General stores in the states in which they operate, and since 1993 has helped millions of students learn to read, prepare for the high school equivalency test, and learn English.

Habitat Greenville Restores celebrating anniversaries this Saturday with savings

GREENVILLE, S.C. – The two Restores in Greenville will be offering 25% off of all full-priced donated items this Saturday, December 2, as part of their anniversary celebrations.
The Restores at 3033 Wade Hampton Boulevard and 1818 Woodruff Road will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and offer numerous home items including appliances, cabinets, doors, housewares, plumbing fixtures, tools, and more. Discounts on Saturday are only for donated items, and may not be combined with any other discounts or offers.
The Taylors store is celebrating six years at its current location, while the Woodruff Road store is celebrating its first anniversary at its new location. Sales support the mission of Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County’s mission of building affordable housing across the community.

“A lot of people think the Restores are open for just Habitat families,” said Monroe Free, the President/CEO of Habitat Greenville. “However, these are open to the entire community and are one of our main sources of helping to build more affordable housing.”

About Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County:
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County opened its doors in 1985 to bring families, community partners, and volunteers together to construct affordable, energy-efficient homes that help families build strength, stability, and self-reliance. As of May 2023, Habitat Greenville has completed the construction of 405 homes. Habitat Greenville received the 2017 Builder of the Year award from EarthCraft, and in recognition of financial health, accountability, and transparency, maintain a 4-Star Charity status by Charity Navigator. Habitat Greenville ReStores are located at 3033 Wade Hampton Boulevard in Taylors and 1818 Woodruff Road in Greenville. Call 864-312-5016 for free donation pickups. Learn more at www.habitatgreenville.org.

USC Moore School 43rd annual Economic Outlook Conference

The University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business will hold its annual conference on Tuesday, Dec. 5, from 11:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m., with state economic experts.

These speakers include:
Joey Von Nessen (‘09 Ph.D. in economics), Research Economist at the Darla Moore School of Business
Doug Woodward, Director of Research at the Darla Moore School of Business

The event will address how 2024 will be pivotal for the national and state economy. Speakers will address how the election next year will take place against a backdrop of rising concerns about a looming recession, as the Federal Reserve attempts to rein in inflation with tight money and high interest rates.

The conference speakers will also examine how the huge expansion of electric vehicle production will fundamentally transform the South Carolina economy over the next decade, focusing on Scout’s massive investment in the Midlands.

Speakers for the panel discussion: The Coming Infrastructure Expansion and its Role in South Carolina’s Long-Run Economic Competitiveness include:
Bonnie Ammons, South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority
South Carolina Rep. Gary S. Brewer Jr.
Justin Powell, South Carolina Department of Transportation
Matt Reiffer, American Council of Engineering Companies

The event will be interactive and will include several opportunities for Q&As. In-person and virtual options available.

Register: sc.edu/moore/eoc