The South Carolina Business Hall of Fame will induct three Laureates in 2026
September 25, 2025
2026 inductees’ commitment to service, leadership, personal excellence Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announced three Laureates to be inducted to the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Pastides Alumni Center at The University of South Carolina. Being inducted to the Business Hall of Fame is a distinction…
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Prisma Health Children’s Hospital has received a $5 million pledge to benefit children’s cancer research
September 25, 2025
Pledge from Curing Kids Cancer marks largest in Prisma Health Midlands history Curing Kids Cancer, a nonprofit organization devoted to funding cutting-edge pediatric cancer therapies, has pledged a historic $5 million to Prisma Health Midlands Foundation to fund research led by Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands and in partnership with USC School of Pharmacy. The announcement…
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Eppley Waste names Bruce Boykin Aughtry, Jr. president and partner
September 24, 2025
Proven operations and sales leader to guide company towards market dominance in northern Upstate Eppley Waste, a locally owned residential waste collection company serving the northern Upstate for nearly 50 years, has promoted Bruce Boykin Aughtry, Jr. to president and partner. In this expanded leadership role, Aughtry will continue to lead operations while also overseeing…
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Colliers Report: Greenville-Spartanburg Retail Market Q2 2025
September 24, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Activity rebounds as tenant churn continues Market Highlights The Greenville-Spartanburg market saw absorption bounce back to 83,396 square feet behind solid new leasing activity. High-quality spaces remain hard to come by as vacancy remains concentrated in older properties, increasingly prompting owners to pursue capital for renovations. The market continues…
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Contender America lists seven residential development opportunities across South Carolina for sale
September 24, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina to provide seller representation services with offers due October 10, 2025 Columbia / Florence / Greenwood, SC – Contender America has engaged Frank Hammond and Ryan McCue of Colliers to assist with the sale of seven land parcels across South Carolina – five in the Columbia area, one in Florence and one in…
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FEMA provides more than $12 million to support disaster recovery across the Southeast
September 24, 2025
FEMA announced $12.7 million for multiple disaster recovery operations across the Southeast region. Here are some of the large FEMA grants obligated to states and communities: $3.4 million to the South Carolina Office of the Adjutant General for emergency protective measures, including debris clearance, emergency search and rescue support, and distribution of commodities to the public…
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Clemson Alumni Association welcomes five new members to its Board of Directors
September 24, 2025
The Clemson Alumni Association announced the appointment of five distinguished alumni to its Board of Directors. These individuals bring a wealth of experience, leadership, and dedication to the Clemson community and will help guide the association in its mission to connect and serve more than 195,000 living alumni. Travis Earl Blanks Jr. A two-time Clemson…
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Upstate staffing leader WorkSmart grows: Internal promotions, new hires and additional location
September 24, 2025
WorkSmart, a women-owned staffing firm with over 35 years of experience, has announced three internal promotions and two new hires as the company expands its recruiting capacity to meet rising workforce demands in the Upstate and beyond. Kaylee Munson has been promoted to human resources manager, where she will oversee the company’s HR operations and…
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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. The company’s $55.4 million investment will create 30 new jobs. With more than 30 years of chassis assembly experience, ZF Chassis Systems Duncan provides axle…
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Paysmart Payroll promotes Nathan Parker to Senior Payroll Specialist
September 23, 2025
Paysmart Payroll has announced the promotion of Nathan Parker to Senior Payroll Specialist. Parker joined the company in 2024 and has contributed to enhancing payroll operations, improving efficiency, and supporting client service initiatives. In his new role, Parker will continue to oversee payroll processing and compliance responsibilities while assisting with team development and client support.…
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Jervey Eye Group celebrates grand reopening
September 23, 2025
Jervey Eye Group (“Jervey”), a trusted leader in eye care serving Upstate South Carolina, announced the grand reopening of its primary office on Halton Road, Greenville SC. For three decades, Jervey has combined advanced technology, a full spectrum of ophthalmology and optometry services, and a people-first philosophy to provide the best in vision care across…
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Upstate staffing leader WorkSmart grows: Internal promotions, new hires and additional location
September 23, 2025
WorkSmart, a women-owned staffing firm with over 35 years of experience, has announced three internal promotions and two new hires as the company expands its recruiting capacity to meet rising workforce demands in the Upstate and beyond. Kaylee Munson has been promoted to human resources manager, where she will oversee the company’s HR operations and…
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Heather Hudson is named the new CEO of 9Round Fitness, the world’s largest kickboxing franchise
September 23, 2025
9Round Kickboxing Fitness has announced that co-founder Heather Hudson has been named its new chief executive officer. Hudson, who previously served as the brand’s chief operating officer, brings both deep brand knowledge and a renewed vision for the future of the fitness franchise. Headquartered in Greenville, Hudson and her husband, professional kickboxer Shannon Hudson, founded 9Round…
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Disagreeing, but remaining friends: Constitution Day highlights civil discourse for Lander students
September 23, 2025
The political discourse among the Founding Fathers was complex and often contentious. Although they shared a common goal of establishing a free and independent nation, the leaders held profoundly different visions for how that nation should be governed. Their dissension, vigorous and politically charged in the 18th century, was given a 21st-century interpretation during Lander…
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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. The multi-use stadium within BridgeWay Station in Mauldin will host its first matches in 2026. The project is a true public-private partnership, made possible through…
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United Community expands small business focus, names Jami Bucy as Director of Business Banking
September 23, 2025
United Community is enhancing its commitment to small businesses by appointing Jami Bucy as Director of Business Banking to lead segment expansion. “The additional focus and investment in business banking reflects its importance and our commitment to better serve our customers,” said Abraham Cox, chief consumer and small business banking officer at United Community. “As…
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Clement’s Kindness Fund for the Children pledges $300,000 to Prisma Health’s Camp Courage
September 23, 2025
Clement’s Kindness Fund for the Children, a dedicated supporter of Upstate families impacted by pediatric cancer and serious blood disorders, has pledged $300,000 to Prisma Health’s Camp Courage to fully fund summer camp operations for the summers of 2025 through 2027. This three-year commitment will provide $100,000 annually to ensure children and teens facing serious…
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Trinity Partners completes sale of multi-family project in Greenville, SC
September 23, 2025
Trinity Partners has successfully closed on the sale of Elements West, a multi-family project located in Greenville, SC. The 60-unit complex was redeveloped from a cotton warehouse and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Trinity Partners team members, Bruce Harper, SIOR, who was also appointed Receiver for the project, and Edward Wilson, CCIM,…
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Converse spotlighted in 2026 U.S. News & World Report
September 23, 2025
Converse University has once again been honored in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges rankings for Regional Universities in the South. The university ranked 8th for Best Value, 12th (tie) for Social Mobility, and 33rd overall (tie) in the Regional Universities (South), rising in the ranks for each category. While outside rankings…
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Biltmore Walk debuts interior renderings showcasing the design vision for its luxury townhome community
September 23, 2025
Interiors highlight spacious layouts, curated finishes, private terraces, and master suites designed for both elegance and comfort. Keene Development Group has revealed interior renderings of Biltmore Walk, offering the first look inside the 44-residence community taking shape on the corner of Pearl Avenue and Biltmore Drive. Designed in collaboration with MHK Architecture and FORD Interior…
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Designing a world of possibilities: The Smiths’ gift empowers students globally
September 23, 2025
Clemson students in architecture and design will soon experience transformative opportunities thanks to Brad and Lyle Smith, whose latest investment in the University helps elevate student learning, faculty excellence, and alumni engagement for years to come. Their gift empowers the College of Architecture, Art and Construction to expand signature initiatives that provide students with immersive…
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The Kaplans’ $2.5 million gift expands Clemson scholarships in Pickens
September 23, 2025
When Jim Kaplan ’87 moved from California to Pickens, South Carolina, in 1993 to work for Cornell Dubilier Electronics, he and his wife, Julee Kaplan, embraced their new community and have been giving back to it ever since. Jim rose through the ranks at Cornell Dubilier during a 30-year career that led him to eventually…
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Nursing professor receives South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, retires after 40 years of service to Clemson University
September 23, 2025
Ann Wetsel, professor in the Clemson University School of Nursing (CUSON), received the highest civilian honor in the state of South Carolina, the Order of the Palmetto, in recognition of her lifetime achievements and contributions to the field of nursing and commitment to the health and well-being of individuals and communities across South Carolina and…
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Wallace Cheves has been named chairman of the Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty soccer clubs
September 23, 2025
Entrepreneur and current owner brings global vision and proven leadership to expanding organization The Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty soccer clubs today announced that Wallace Cheves, a Greenville native and prominent investor in the investor, has been named Chairman of both organizations. Cheves, a current owner and member of the Greenville Pro Soccer (GPS) ownership…
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Bon Secours expands heart care excellence with national certification and new A.Fib Care Center
September 23, 2025
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System is celebrating two major milestones in heart care just in time for Atrial Fibrillation (A.Fib) Awareness Month — earning national certification for its cardiovascular rehabilitation program and opening a dedicated new space for its A.Fib care team. The American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) recently certified Bon…
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Dodge® Industrial’s Erik te. Riele selected for Leadership Greenville program
September 22, 2025
Erik te. Riele, Global Product Manager for Tigear® at Dodge Industrial, was accepted as a member of Leadership Greenville’s 52nd class. The Greenville Chamber’s flagship leadership program helps develop informed, motivated, and dynamic leaders throughout Greenville County through an extensive 10-month experience. Erik joined the Dodge family in 2022 and leads product development and go-to-market…
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OJRSA’s Coneross Creek facility recognized nationally for compliance
September 22, 2025
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) has honored the Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority (OJRSA) with a Platinum 7 Award for the Coneross Creek Water Reclamation Facility. Gold Awards are presented by NACWA to facilities that achieve 100% compliance with all treatment parameters outlined in the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit issued…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Sam Mabry Elected Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
September 21, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd P.A. announced that shareholder H. Sam Mabry III has been elected as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF), an honor reserved for less than 1% of licensed attorneys in each jurisdiction. The ABF Fellows is a global honorary society of attorneys, judges, law faculty and legal scholars whose careers have…
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Habitat Greenville launching 40th anniversary celebration
September 21, 2025
Forty years ago this week, a small group of Greenville residents looking to build one house a year to help local families escape generational poverty received a charter from Habitat for Humanity International to see if they could meet that goal. More than 430 houses later, that group’s efforts have led to an organization that…
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Greenville Technical College adjusts program roster to meet current and future workforce needs
September 21, 2025
Greenville Technical College (GTC) was founded in 1962 to provide skilled workers as the state moved from reliance on the textile industry to an expanded base of business and industry. In those early days, programs in Sewing Machine Mechanics and Fashion Merchandising were among the choices that filled workforce needs. Since that time, programs have…
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BofA raises U.S. minimum hourly wage to $25, increasing starting salary to more than $50K
September 21, 2025CHARLOTTE, NC – Bank of America announced it has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $25 per hour. With the increase, the minimum annualized salary for full-time employees in the U.S. will rise to more than $50,000. The increase, which goes into effect in early October, applies to all full-time and part-time hourly positions…
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Greenville Technical College opens new space for HVAC and Industrial Electricity
September 19, 2025
Greenville Technical College (GTC) cut ribbon today on a new, 16,220 square foot space for the HVAC and Industrial Electricity programs. The space opened in time for Fall Semester classes, with enrollment in both programs up more than 50 percent over last year. The new labs and classrooms include high-tech tools for hands-on teaching such…
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Hartness welcomes Denis Mangic Davis as Development Manager
September 18, 2025
Hartness announced the addition of Denis Mangic Davis as Development Manager. With a proven background in engineering and real estate development, Denis will help guide the growth of Hartness through careful planning, design, and construction oversight. “We are thrilled to welcome Denis to the Hartness team,” said Sean Hartness, CEO of Hartness Development. “His expertise…
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New study reveals key insights on pay, benefits, and workforce trends in South Carolina’s nonprofit sector
September 18, 2025
Together SC, in partnership with the Joseph P. Riley Jr. Center for Livable Communities at the College of Charleston, has released the 2025 South Carolina Nonprofit Compensation and Benefits Study—the most comprehensive statewide look at pay, benefits, and workforce sentiment in the nonprofit sector. This latest study builds on the impactful 2022 research to create…
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Offenders face financial and legal consequences
September 18, 2025
The City of Greenville has announced plans to take stronger steps to reduce parking gate damage in City-owned garages. Starting immediately, the City will pursue criminal charges against motorists who intentionally break or lift gates to avoid paying to leave downtown parking garages. Parking staff report gate breaking to be a persistent problem. “We have…
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Bon Secours opens new suite to enhance digestive health services
September 18, 2025
Bon Secours St. Francis is celebrating the opening of its new, state-of-the-art fluoroscopy-equipped endoscopy suite. The $4 million investment underscores the health system’s commitment to delivering advanced gastroenterology care to patients across the Upstate. The newly designed suite expands what is possible in minimally invasive care, offering patients access to some of the most advanced…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School and Public Charter Alliance of South Carolina celebrate new partnerships with South Carolina Children’s Fund
September 18, 2025
South Carolina Public Charter School District Superintendent Chris Neeley and civic and educational leaders from across South Carolina will be visiting Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) on Thursday, September 18, 2025 for a special presentation of new philanthropic partnership investments. Two South Carolina Children’s Fund (SCCF) investments will be announced: in both GTCHS and…
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Dan Wagner honored as one of South Carolina’s most influential
September 18, 2025
Merging a career of business acumen, civic involvement, and mentoring, Dan Wagner was honored this week as one of the Most Influential Leaders in South Carolina by SC Biz News. Honorees were selected based on professional experience, community involvement, and a commitment to inspiring change. Information was gathered from nominations, applications, and letters of recommendation.…
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Community Story Idea: Nominate your favorite local businesses for a chance to win $50,000
September 18, 2025
AT&T’s Small Business Contest is now open, and it’s more than just a contest—it’s a chance for the community to rally around the local businesses that make their town special. Whether it’s the family restaurant, the hometown coffee shop, or the neighborhood tire shop that sponsors Little League, supporters can nominate their favorite small business…
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Deadline approaching for VisionGreenwood ‘s statewide Artificial Intelligence (AI) art competition
September 18, 2025
$1,000 in Awards | Expanded Categories | New Theme: Life Through A “Eyes” VisionGreenwood is excited to announce the 2025 AI Art Show + Competition, a statewide creative challenge that invites South Carolinians of all ages to explore the intersection of human experience and artificial intelligence. Presented in partnership with The Arts Center of Greenwood,…
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OneSpartanburg, Inc. announces 46th Leadership Spartanburg class
September 18, 2025OneSpartanburg, Inc., the Carolinas only consolidated business, economic, and tourism development entity, announced the participants for the 46th class of Leadership Spartanburg. The class will get to know Spartanburg County on a deeper level during the 9-month leadership development program which connects professionals in a wide array of industries to community and business leaders, and…
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SC Ports and SC Department of Agriculture work with industry to boost soybean exports
September 18, 2025
Three million bushels sent to overseas markets Inland Port Dillon, opened in 2018, provided soybean farmers a direct connection to the Port of Charleston via CSX. (Photo/Sean Rayford) When a large soybean processing facility in South Carolina suddenly closed last spring, erasing demand for millions of bushels of soybeans from area farmers, SC Ports partnered…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio earns 16 nominations and wins five Public Media Awards
September 18, 2025
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) announced the network has won five Public Media Awards from the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA). SCETV projects received 16 nominations across 12 categories for this year’s awards. Each year, the Public Media Awards recognize NETA member stations’ work in the categories of community engagement, content, education, and…
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Greenville Convention Center’s General Manager Matt Hollander to serve as second vice chair of the International Association of Venue Managers’ Board of Directors
September 17, 2025
Greenville Convention Center announced that its General Manager Matt Hollander, CVE, has been elected as the second vice chair of the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) Board of Directors for the 2025–2026 term. Hollander joins the board’s senior leadership team and has begun a four-year officer rotation, to ultimately serve as Chair of the…
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The Kerosene Lamp
September 17, 2025
By Tom Poland Readers Respond My September 10th post, “A Whale of a Lamp”, received reader comments that deserve sharing. Who in this era of ultra-dark-defying lighting would take the time to comment on the old kerosene lamp? Well, several did. Their responses made me glad I chose such an obscure topic and in…
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Upcountry History Museum exhibit to showcase extraordinary bravery and service of K9 military heroes
September 17, 2025
“War Dogs: K9 Military Heroes” delivers a powerful display of the heroism, service, and history of America’s military working dogs in the newest exhibition opening Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Upcountry History Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, and running through Sunday, February 21, 2026. Since the American Revolution, military working dogs have served all branches…
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TGHA elects new board chair and vice chair
September 17, 2025
A veteran of the Upstate’s residential and commercial real estate development and construction industry will be serving as the new board chairman of The Greenville Housing Authority for the next 12 months. The TGHA Board elected Matt Grandy as its new chair, replacing outgoing chair Racquel Collier, whose term expired. Grandy brings more than 20…
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THS Constructors selected for second industrial spec facility in Greenwood County
September 17, 2025
THS Constructors, Inc. announced that it has been selected by Greenwood County to construct a new industrial speculative facility. This marks the company’s second such project in Greenwood County, reinforcing THS’ commitment to supporting South Carolina’s growing manufacturing community. The new 108,000-square-foot facility is designed to provide maximum flexibility for future tenants and will feature:…
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Safeguards Consulting celebrates 15 years of excellence in physical security technology and design
September 17, 2025
Safeguards Consulting, Inc., a Greenville-based physical security technology consulting and design firm, is celebrating its 15th anniversary milestone this year. Safeguards Consulting is celebrating a decade and a half of dedicated service in providing top-tier physical security technology and design consulting services to incredible companies in South Carolina, the southeast, and across the country. Since…
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Greenville Triumph founder Joe Erwin steps down as chairman after seven transformational years
September 16, 2025
Greenville Pro Soccer, LLC, today announced that Joe Erwin has stepped down as Chairman of the Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty soccer clubs. The founder of both clubs announced the change to players and staff during a meeting earlier today. Erwin remains an owner of the team and continues to serve on its board. Since…
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