Posts by Anna Rice
The Insurance Source adds new Customer Service Sales Specialist
May 13, 2026
Shelby Abernathy Cruz has joined as a Customer Service Sales Specialist. Abernathy Cruz brings more than eight years of customer-focused experience to her role, including five years in management and…
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Habitat Greenville receives $125,000 gift from Publix
May 6, 2026
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has received its largest gift to date from Publix Super Markets Charities. For the past 10 years, Publix Super Markets Charities has been a…
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Vista West III answers key questions in the local affordable housing
April 24, 2026
Two former outdated apartment complexes off White Horse Road officially started a new chapter Thursday morning as community members welcomed 38 new affordable units at Vista West III. The ceremony…
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Affordable Upstate named Greenville Chamber Small Business of the Month
April 15, 2026
A company that has helped thousands of Upstate families find affordable apartments has been named the Greenville Chamber Small Business of the Month for April. Affordable Upstate was founded in…
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Northside Townhomes Phase II now leasing in Spartanburg
March 25, 2026
NHE, Inc., has started leasing for Northside Townhomes Phase II, an 87-unit community, in Spartanburg. Scheduled for completion in late April, Northside Townhomes Phase II offers three- and four-bedroom townhomes.…
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Smart Tax-Filing Strategies Every High Earner Should Review This Year
March 3, 2026
For high-income households, tax season is rarely just about filing forms on time. It’s an opportunity to align income, investments, charitable goals, and long-term wealth planning in a way that…
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Angela Gravley joins Wagner Wealth Management
February 23, 2026
Angela Gravley has joined the Wagner Wealth Management team as Director of Accounting. Gravley joined the Wagner Wealth Management team in 2026 with over twenty years of experience in specialized…
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Chris Cloud named CEO of NOAH Property Management
February 12, 2026
NOAH Property Management has named Chris Cloud its new Chief Executive Officer. An experienced leader in creating strong business cultures, Cloud replaces Matt Foster, who has been the company’s CEO…
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GJFF reschedules The Sea for March 1
February 4, 2026
The next Pop-Up Movie from the Greenville Jewish Film Festival is the South Carolina premier of “The Sea” on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 4 pm at Camelot Cinemas in…
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Habitat for Humanity Greenville launches 40th Anniversary Community Collection
February 4, 2026
To commemorate 40 years of expanding homeownership opportunities in the Upstate, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has launched the 40th Anniversary Community Collection. This multifaceted build project represents a…
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Mark Your Calendars: Tacos ‘n Tequila is back April 12
January 14, 2026
The Upstate’s biggest single day celebration of the amazing taco is coming back this April. Get ready to party as the Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta presented by Lunazul Tequila is…
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GJFF to show ‘The Sea’ this February
January 6, 2026
The next Pop-Up Movie from the Greenville Jewish Film Festival is the South Carolina premier of “The Sea” on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 4 pm at Camelot Cinemas in…
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Lima One Capital funds high-end development in Napa Valley
December 17, 2025
Lima One Capital recently closed a $23.8 million loan to fund construction of 15 high-end homes in an infill development in Wine Country. A renowned Bay Area builder with decades…
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Wagner Wealth Management brings home four SC Best in Business Awards
December 8, 2025
Wagner Wealth Management was honored with four 2025 South Carolina Best in Business Awards this week. Nominated and voted on by the public, the firm received two Gold Awards for…
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Habitat Greenville launches unique Women’s Build
December 4, 2025
As part of its 40th anniversary celebration, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has launched its annual Women’s Build program with a new approach. Peer-to- Peer fundraising. “We are doing…
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The View at Crow Creek opens
November 24, 2025
CALABASH, NC – A new chapter for luxury apartment living opened this week along Ocean Highway. The View at Crow Creek features spacious two- and three-bedroom apartments that are designed…
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BASF supports renovation of science lab at South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind
November 10, 2025
The BASF sites in Mauldin and White Stone were part of a recent opening celebration for the refurbished science lab at The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the…
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New Gateway at the Green meets “Deepest Affordability Needs”
October 16, 2025
Gateway at the Green, the new all-affordable 72-unit apartment community on Webb Road, officially opened today — not only complete but also fully leased. “We knew this would be a…
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Verdae appoints Nancy Whitworth as new Director
June 24, 2025
Verdae Development, Inc. (VDI), the master developer for the 1,100-acre master planned community known as Verdae, has appointed Nancy Whitworth to its board of directors. “Each member of our board…
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Community leaders come together to start Habitat CEO Build
May 14, 2025
The 13th Habitat Greenville CEO Build started Wednesday morning with a ceremonial wall-raising and a simple request. More community and business leaders are needed to come together to help create…
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Ovata at Reedy Creek opens in Northeast Charlotte
May 9, 2025
A new 78-unit affordable housing community has opened in northeast Charlotte. Ovata at Reedy Creek is a mixed income community — affordable to households at 30%, 50%, 60%, and 70%…
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We Don’t Just Manage Properties, We Build Stability
April 28, 2025
By Matt Foster CEO of NOAH Property Management In the world of property management, success is too often measured in rent collection percentages and vacancy rates. But what if property…
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Greenville Jewish Film Festival showing No Name Restaurant this weekend
April 21, 2025
The next Pop-Up Movie from the Greenville Jewish Film Festival is a compelling story of religious tolerance set against the backdrop of a desert survival movie. No Name Restaurant is…
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The Rock It! Co. redesigns website, refreshes brand for Lawson Chiropractic Wellness
April 14, 2025
One of the region’s premier chiropractic offices got a brand refresh and updated website thanks to the work of The Rock It! Co. Lawson Chiropractic Wellness Center has been serving…
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Waiting for You: A musical comedy created in the Upstate premieres this week
April 7, 2025
“Waiting for You,” a new musical comedy created by two Upstate music and entertainment industry legends is premiering Friday, April 11 with a limited engagement at the Chapman Cultural Center.…
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Habitat for Humanity and Juneteenth GVL join together for a historic home build
March 28, 2025
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and Juneteenth GVL are coming together to build a home in the Nicholtown community this Spring. This historic union will start with a special…
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Community led beautification project starts at Trailside on Main
March 24, 2025
Affordable Upstate and NOAH Property Management along with a host of local supporters have started a beautification project on the 138-unit Trailside on Main apartment community. Work started last Friday…
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President of Charles & Associates Inc. launches home repair podcast
March 11, 2025
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…
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Rebuild Upstate raises more than $67,000 for home preservation at second annual silent auction event
March 7, 2025
Rebuild Upstate, a local nonprofit dedicated to preserving safe and affordable housing for individuals and families in need, celebrated its wildly successful A Toast to Home event last week. Guests…
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Affordable Upstate and NOAH Property Management release Resident Impact Report
March 4, 2025
Flexible Payments, dedicated support services and positive credit reporting are the essentials to helping people break the cycle of poverty, according to a new report from Affordable Upstate and NOAH…
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Affordable Upstate and NOAH Property Management release resident impact report
March 4, 2025
Flexible Payments, dedicated support services and positive credit reporting are the essentials to helping people break the cycle of poverty, according to a new report from Affordable Upstate and NOAH…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
Retired Greenville teacher’s award-winning movie coming to Greenville
March 3, 2025
The award-winning Lucy and the Lake Monster will be making its official South Carolina premiere later this month at the Reedy Reels’ film festival. However, hundreds of Greenville County Schools…
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National Trust for Historic Preservation grant provides $250,000 to help protect iconic Soapstone Baptist Church in Pickens County
February 24, 2025
A historic Black Church in the Upstate has received a $250,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund. The Soapstone Preservation Endowment (SPE)…
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NHE to manage the 144-unit The Nixon
February 19, 2025
WILMINGTON, N.C. – NHE, Inc. one of the Southeast’s leading property management companies, has partnered with Olympus Development Company to be the onsite leadership team of The Nixon. This three-story,…
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Rebuild Upstate to host annual fundraiser A Toast To Home on Feb. 28 at Larkin’s Sawmill
February 12, 2025
Rebuild Upstate, a local nonprofit that serves low-income homeowners in the Upstate, is hosting its annual silent auction fundraiser, A Toast To Home, on February 28. This cocktail-style event will…
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Rebuild Upstate announces 2025 board members and leadership team
February 6, 2025
Rebuild Upstate has elected new board officers and members for the upcoming year. The new officers are Kathy Hodges as board chair; Rob Schmidt as vice-chair and governance chair, Nick…
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Lima One Capital hires Dave Hughes as Senior Director of Core Servicing
January 27, 2025
Lima One Capital, the nation’s premier lender for real estate investors, has hired mortgage servicing industry leader Dave Hughes as its new Senior Director of Core Servicing. Hughes, who will…
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Charles & Associates Inc. expands services to Greenville and beyond
January 21, 2025
A leading comprehensive home repair and remodeling services company has expanded its services to Greenville and the rest of the Upstate. Established in 1994, Charles & Associates Inc. offers a…
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Tickets for the Greenville Jewish Film Festival next pop-up film event go on sale tomorrow
January 7, 2025
Tickets go on sale January 7 as the Greenville Jewish Film Festival’s Pop-Up Movie series returns Sunday, February 9 at 4 p.m. at the Camelot Cinemas with the Israeli film…
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Tickets for the Greenville Jewish Film Festival next pop-up film event on sale now
January 6, 2025
Tickets are on sale now as the Greenville Jewish Film Festival’s Pop-Up Movie series returns Sunday, February 9 at 4 p.m. at the Camelot Cinemas with the Israeli film –…
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Sportsclub rebranding to acac Fitness & Wellness
December 18, 2024
One of the Upstate’s leading fitness centers will have a new name for its three sites by mid-January. Sportsclub Fitness & Wellness will now be known as acac Fitness & Wellness…
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Greenville Housing Fund lays out 2025 goals
December 11, 2024
The Greenville Housing Fund announced two key projects Tuesday morning aimed at creating strong affordable housing opportunities in 2025. The first was the official start of the Greenville Community Home…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville’s Monroe Free honored with Order of the Palmetto
December 5, 2024
The retiring CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greenville was honored with the Order of the Palmetto Wednesday night. The Order of the Palmetto is awarded to South Carolinians who…
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Simpsonville woman writes book on faith and healing
December 4, 2024
A local woman has written her first book, Fearfully and Wonderfully Made– a true story of how she overcame trauma, rediscovered her faith, and began to heal herself. A Michigan…
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Only Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate in the Upstate announces new brand
November 21, 2024
With an eye toward the future growth of the company, Joan Herlong announced the rebranding of one of the Upstate’s premier real estate companies Wednesday morning. Herlong Sotheby’s International Realty…
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BASF ECMS’ Holland named to Oconee County’s 2024 Top 20 Under 40 list
November 14, 2024
Tommy Holland, contract services supervisor at BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) in Seneca, has been recognized as one of Oconee County Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Top 20 Under…
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Flathouse Studios opens, redefines housing in Greenville
November 11, 2024A former hotel near the intersection of Laurens Road and Interstate 85 has found new life as a 117-unit apartment community. Flathouse Studios held its grand opening – creating a…
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Two Upstate Habitat for Humanities come together for a joint build with BMW
November 6, 2024
Associates from BMW Manufacturing helped start a new Habitat for Humanity home on Ruddy Creek Circle Wednesday morning. A wall raising is more than a ceremony that starts the process…
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NHE to manage Park View Apartments in downtown Greer
October 22, 2024
NHE, Inc., one of the premier property management companies in the Southeast, will be in charge of the resident experience and leasing at one of the region’s newest downtown mixed-used…
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Racquel Collier speaking at Clemson’s Entrepreneurial Launch Pad event
October 8, 2024
Racquel Collier, founder and president of Caliber Real Estate, will be speaking at Clemson University’s Entrepreneurial Launch Pad event this October. Collier, a Clemson graduate, will be representing the College…
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