Posts by acooper1961
Entrepreneur Minute – Cody Carver, Greenville Together
December 10, 2025
he Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Clemson University President James P. Clements announces retirement
December 10, 2025
Following 12 years of transformational leadership and service, Clemson University President James P. Clements has announced his decision to retire as president, effective December 31. He shared this news with…
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Who’s On The Move adds new market, launches publication in Georgetown County
December 9, 2025
Who’s On The Move (WOTM) announces the launch of a new local publication, the Georgetown SC Gazette, a digital news platform built around a twice-weekly email newsletter and a community-focused…
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Amazon announces Best Books of 2025
December 3, 2025
Each year, I like to publish Amazon’s Best Books of the Year and buy my wife the No. 1 book as a Christmas present. Looks like Buckeye, by Patrick Ryan,…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Keonte Jenkins-Davis
November 18, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Ashley McLeod, Heritage Landcare
November 17, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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First Solar, Inc. establishing new Cherokee County facility
November 17, 2025
Solar panel production facility to commence operations in 2026, expecting to invest $330 million and creating over 600 new jobs First Solar, Inc., (First Solar) a leading American photovoltaic (PV) solar…
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DartPoints expands Greenville data center to 12.5 MW to support enterprise and edge growth
November 12, 2025
$125 million expansion adds 88,000 square feet of high-density capacity for AI and critical IT power needs DartPoints, a leading regional provider of colocation, cloud and interconnection solutions, announced a…
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Mayor Knox White awarded the Order of the Palmetto
November 12, 2025
Celebrating three decades of transformative leadership, Gov. Henry McMaster awarded Mayor Knox White the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor. The recognition came during the dedication ceremony…
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What’s the opposite of bravery?
November 11, 2025
By Alan Cooper Publisher I was at the tennis courts last week playing doubles, and during a break, we started talking about Veterans Day. I mentioned the importance of what…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Annilie Kelley and Pamella Sammons, The Bridal Loft
November 3, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Celebrating 60 of South Carolina’s most influential military leaders
November 2, 2025By MidlandsBiz South Carolina is a military state: Home to Fort Jackson, the largest U.S. Army basic training facility in the nation; Parris Island, one of only two Marine Corps…
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Martha Armstrong joins The Nature Conservancy in South Carolina
October 29, 2025
The Nature Conservancy in South Carolina announced the addition of Martha Armstrong to its philanthropy team. As senior associate director of philanthropy, Armstrong will work closely with supporters in the…
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Entrepreneur Minute – David Platts, SC Arts Commission
October 27, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Santee Cooper selects Brookfield Asset Management to proceed with nuclear project
October 24, 2025After a thorough, expert-driven review of proposals from global leaders in the nuclear power industry, the Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved today a letter of intent with Brookfield Asset…
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William Kirkland named SCRA’s interim president and CEO
October 21, 2025
South Carolina Research Authority’s board of trustees has named William “Bill” Kirkland as its interim president and CEO. Mr. Kirkland has extensive experience in economic development and in the private…
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Drug Take Back Day
October 21, 2025
Greer CPW and the Greer Police Department are again partnering for their annual Drug Take Back Day . This collaboration has been going strong since 2016, and together they’ve collected…
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Public invited to Downtown Design Guidelines feedback session
October 20, 2025
Drop-in Meeting Set for Tuesday, Oct. 28 Do you have an opinion about how downtown Greenville should grow? On Tuesday, Oct. 28 — as part of the City’s monthly Project…
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USC Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing and Palmetto Nuclear Coalition work together to advance nuclear innovation
October 20, 2025
University of South Carolina (USC)’s Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing and Palmetto Nuclear Coalition (PNC) announce a pivotal agreement aimed at transforming South Carolina into a national and global…
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Google announces new $9B investment in South Carolina through 2027
October 16, 2025Funding supports Cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, as well as workforce development programs On October 13, Google announced a new, two-year $9 billion investment in South Carolina (2026-2027). Google’s…
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Four Upstate women named Women of Distinction by Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands
October 14, 2025Girl Scouts of South Carolina–Mountains to Midlands will honor four Upstate women for their courage, confidence, and character at their annual Boots & Pearls event this Thursday, October 16. Since…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Garrett Stern, Center for Innovative Leadership at Furman University
October 13, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Vivacity Tech opens new 67,000 square-foot warehouse in Greenville, creating 100 jobs
October 9, 2025Vivacity Tech celebrated the grand opening of its new 67,000-square-foot warehouse with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, October 8. The expansion marks a major milestone for the growing national company,…
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21 Liberty Fellowship graduates commit to increase impact & advance civil discourse
October 9, 2025The Liberty Fellowship Class of 2025 has completed a values-based 18-month leadership program and made a lifetime commitment to use their creativity, energy, and resources to tackle the most urgent…
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SC Ports Authority appoints Mallace CEO
October 7, 2025
With a unanimous vote by its Board of Directors, the South Carolina State Ports Authority (SC Ports) announced Micah Mallace as President and CEO. Mallace assumes leadership of the port…
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Bon Secours announces historic gift to name Women’s Center
October 7, 2025Bon Secours St. Francis Health System will soon embark on a major renovation of its Women’s Center, transforming the fourth floor at its Eastside campus into a state-of-the-art environment for…
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The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation awards $120,000 to four organizations
September 30, 2025
This year, the Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation has awarded $120,000 ($30,000 each) to four organizations that develop future teachers and foster literacy among students, nurture life skills in youth,…
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ZF Chassis Systems Duncan expands Spartanburg County operations
September 24, 2025
$55.4 million investment will create 30 new jobs ZF Chassis Systems Duncan, a leading supplier of chassis systems, modules and assemblies, announced it is expanding its operations in Spartanburg County.…
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Construction begins on new stadium for Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty at BridgeWay Station
September 23, 2025A new chapter in Upstate South Carolina soccer history officially begins as construction is underway on the permanent home for the Greenville Triumph SC and Greenville Liberty SC soccer teams.…
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Woodward, Inc. selects Spartanburg County to establish a new manufacturing site in South Carolina
September 16, 2025
Woodward, Inc., a global leader in energy control solutions for aerospace and industrial markets, has announced plans to establish a new manufacturing operation in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. The nearly…
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Treehaus announces new student housing community at Clemson University
September 9, 2025
A new standard of student living is coming to Clemson. Treehaus Townhomes and Flats, a new off-campus student housing community, announced it is now pre-leasing for August 2026 move-ins. Inspired…
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Guaranteed Roof announces expansion of innovative roofing services to South Carolina
September 9, 2025
Guaranteed Roof, a leading provider of sustainable roofing solutions in the Southeastern United States, announced the expansion of its full range of services into South Carolina. Homeowners and commercial property…
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Bon Secours to host free community breast health event
September 9, 2025
Bon Secours St. Francis Cancer Center invites the Greenville community to a special breast health and wellness event on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Long Branch Baptist Church, located at…
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Construction underway at Biltmore Walk’s luxury townhome community
September 9, 2025Keene Development Group and P+F Construction mark major milestone as Greenville’s newest neighborhood takes shape Construction is underway at Biltmore Walk, a luxury townhome community with 44 residences on the…
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JWU Charlotte introduces three-year bachelor’s program in Hospitality Management
September 9, 2025
JWU Charlotte’s Hospitality Management program now accepting applications for Fall 2026 Johnson & Wales University (JWU) announced the launch of a three-year (90 credit) bachelor’s degree program in Hospitality Management…
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Milliken acquires South Carolina textile facility
September 4, 2025
Global diversified manufacturer Milliken & Company has acquired the assets of Highland Industries, Inc. in Cheraw, South Carolina. The transaction strengthens Milliken’s domestic operations and position in technical textiles. “This acquisition…
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The Daniel reopens with a ribbon-cutting ceremony following major renovation
September 3, 2025The newly renovated Daniel officially reopened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by city and county leaders, including Greenville Mayor Knox White. The event marked the beginning of a…
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Clemson announces the Richard A. McMahan School of Architecture
August 31, 2025Clemson University unveiled the new name of its School of Architecture in an event yesterday held at the College Architecture, Art and Construction on the University’s main campus. Thanks to…
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South Carolina economy ranked #1 in the country
August 29, 2025During quarter one of 2025 (Q1), South Carolina recorded significant growth for both GDP and personal income.South Carolina’s real GDP, which accounts for inflation, increased at an annualized rate of…
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Leadership Greenville announces members of Class 52
August 29, 2025
The Greenville Chamber’s flagship leadership development program, Leadership Greenville, announced members of its 52nd class. Participants were selected based on a thorough application process including essays, professional resumes, and community…
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Bon Secours named exclusive health care partner for PKL Park
August 29, 2025
Bon Secours St. Francis announced a three-year partnership with PKL Park, becoming the exclusive health care provider for the rapidly growing pickleball destination located in the heart of Greenville. Through…
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SC Ports announces its 2025-2026 Port Ambassador class
August 29, 2025Welcoming 30 South Carolina professionals to join the program for its ninth year The group of community and business leaders will meet monthly September through May to get a firsthand…
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South Carolina Conservation Bank welcomes new board members
August 28, 2025The South Carolina Conservation Bank announced the appointment of three board members to its board. Atlantic Packaging president and founder of A New Earth Project, Wes Carter was appointed by…
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AnMed Rehabilitation Hospital names Heath Watson as CEO
August 27, 2025
Heath Watson has been appointed as chief executive officer of AnMed Health Rehabilitation Hospital. The 60-bed rehabilitation hospital is located at 1 Spring Back Way in Anderson, South Carolina. The hospital,…
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Barbara Melvin steps down as leader of South Carolina Ports Authority
August 22, 2025
After three years of leading the South Carolina Ports Authority as President and CEO, Barbara Melvin has announced her resignation, with plans to pursue other opportunities. Melvin joined SC Ports…
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DartPoints expands across South Carolina with AI-ready data centers
August 21, 2025
DartPoints Puts New Capital to Work: Launches Multi-Market Expansion to Power HPC, AI and Large Enterprise Growth Why this matters for South Carolina: More than 25 MW of additional utility…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio wins four awards from South Carolina Broadcaster’s Association
August 20, 2025
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) has been recognized with four prestigious South Carolina Broadcaster’s Association (SCBA) State Television and Radio (STAR) Awards. The announcement was made during the…
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SC Thrive’s 2025 annual training to spotlight smart technologies and human potential
August 20, 2025
As technology reshapes every aspect of how we live and work, South Carolina’s nonprofit sector faces a critical challenge, and a powerful opportunity. The ability to adopt and adapt to digital tools…
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Rock Hill-based attorney Ashley Creech to lead top legal group
August 19, 2025
The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) has unanimously elected Ashley White Creech as its new President. Creech, a respected trial attorney with McGowan Hood Felder & Phillips, will lead…
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Bon Secours among first in region to offer proven treatment for patients with chronic low back pain
August 19, 2025
Bon Secours has become one of the only health systems in the Upstate to offer an innovative approach to provide relief for patients suffering from a distinct type of chronic…
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