Walmart selects Spartanburg County for new, high-tech grocery distribution center
October 19, 2021
$450 million investment will create more than 400 new jobs Walmart has announced plans to build a new, high-tech distribution center for fresh and frozen groceries in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.…
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TacMed Solutions™ announces new Senior Vice President of Sales SSG, Mark R. Owens
October 12, 2021
TacMed Solutions™ welcomes Mark R. Owens to the team to lead the TacMed Simulation commercial organization as the Senior Vice President of Sales, Simulation Solutions Group. Serving in this role,…
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The Home Depot expands supply chain operations across South Carolina
September 27, 2021
Combined expansion will create nearly 100 new jobs The Home Depot, Inc., a world-leading home improvement retailer, announced plans to expand operations throughout South Carolina. The company is growing its…
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Resale shoe business a good fit for Dept. of Management Clemson student
September 20, 2021Putting himself in someone else’s shoes has been a sound business decision for Clemson University senior management major Brendan Clark. The soon-to-be graduate of the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College…
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Colliers Report: Retail market healthier than pre-pandemic
September 16, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2021 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights During the second quarter of 2021, the vacancy rate dropped to 5.73% which is approaching the…
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Panera Bread locations in South Carolina to host hiring event Aug 5th
August 3, 2021
JUST WALK IN! HIRING ALL SHIFTS / ALL POSITIONS! Company is hiring Restaurant Managers, Overnight Bakers, Catering Coordinators and Hourly Associates. Apply in person and get a FREE bakery treat and…
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Alice Company reinvents itself for next century
July 30, 2021
Fifth-generation of leadership drives new business while keeping Alice Company firmly rooted in serving the community, partnering with entrepreneurs, and building value GREENVILLE, SC – Entering its second century of…
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Delta Apparel announces 65% third quarter sales growth
July 15, 2021
Diluted EPS Expected to Reach Over $0.90, or 50% Above Fiscal 2019 Third Quarter GREENVILLE, SC – Delta Apparel, Inc. (NYSE American: DLA), a leading provider of core activewear and…
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Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard opens second shop in Greenville
July 1, 2021
Local Entrepreneur Expands the Happiest Treat Experience in the World to Greenville Residents Living in Greenville just got sweeter because Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard opened near the Greenville Memorial…
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First-ever “National Barcode Day” to be celebrated on June 26
June 24, 2021Barcoding, Inc., Datalogic, and ScanSource, Inc. Commemorate Creation of the Revolutionary Barcode in 1974 Three pioneers in the barcoding industry have come together to co-sponsor the first-ever National Barcode Day…
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Avoid these common mistakes on alcohol beverage license applications
June 24, 2021
Each year, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) handles thousands of applications for various types of alcohol beverage licenses (ABL) and permits. Mistakes or omissions can cause applications to…
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Regal resumes theatre operations at additional area locations
May 11, 2021
WHAT: Regal is proud to announce 4 additional theatres in your coverage area will open this Friday, May 7. Guy Ritchie’s Wrath of Man will headline new movies including Mortal Kombat and Godzilla vs. Kong along…
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New swim school opens in Greenville
May 4, 2021
Soon-to-Open Goldfish Swim School Launches ‘Safer Swimmer Pledge’ to Bring Greater Awareness to Water Safety The leading premier learn-to-swim franchise, Goldfish Swim School, will open its newest South Carolina location…
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Chicken Salad Chick opens 6th restaurant in the Upstate – Anderson opening May 11th
April 29, 2021
Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only Southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced its continued expansion in South Carolina with a new restaurant opening in Anderson. Located at…
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Jarrod Brooks named Vice President of Development for 9Round Franchising
April 26, 2021
9Round Franchising, LLC, announced Jarrod Brooks as Vice President of Development. Bringing over 20 years of franchising experience to the position, Brooks will develop and execute 9Round’s aggressive strategic initiatives…
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Spinx raises $421,912 for March of Dimes
April 19, 2021
Greenville-based fuel and convenience retail company The Spinx Company is thrilled to announce they have raised $421,912 for the March of Dimes. The money raised helps area moms have healthier pregnancies, assists…
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Buff City Soap continuing southern expansion into South Carolina
March 8, 2021Handmade soap experiential retail franchise concept opening first South Carolina Soap Makery Buff City Soap – a rapidly expanding retail franchise known for its handmade, 100% plant-based soaps, bath bombs,…
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Fashion and lifestyle influencer Jenny Hall announces Harringtons
January 21, 2021
Fashion and lifestyle influencer Jenny Hall is delighted to announce Harringtons, a new boutique that will open on Augusta Road in May and offer clothing for women and men, as…
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Lander University, College of Charleston publish results of COVID-19 restaurant survey in top tier academic journal
December 14, 2020
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year, many of our state’s scientists, government officials and businesses came together to search for answers to how day-to-day life should…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host 12th Annual Restaurant Week South Carolina with a twist
December 8, 2020
With the hope that 2021 will be a year of recovery for local restaurants, get your taste buds ready and bring your appetites as Restaurant Week South Carolina makes its…
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Methodical Coffee offers dessert bar menu at The Commons
December 1, 2020To sweeten up the season, Methodical Coffee is featuring two fanciful desserts at their signature dessert bar from 5:00pm to 8:00pm every Friday and Saturday evening. The creations are only…
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Delta Apparel reports 70% operating profit expansion in its fourth quarter fiscal 2020
November 20, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC – Delta Apparel, Inc. (NYSE American: DLA), a leading provider of core activewear and lifestyle apparel products, announced financial results for its 2020 fiscal fourth quarter ended October…
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Just Say Something is throwing a Holiday Bazaar
November 2, 2020
Just Say Something is doing things a bit differently this fall! We would normally be having our Bucks for Shucks Oyster Roast fundraiser, but safety is our top priority for…
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Ross Dress for Less to open a new store in Easley
October 21, 2020
Ross Dress for Less® (“Ross”) will open a new store in Easley on October 24, 2020. The 22,000 square foot store is located in Town & Country Shopping Center, southeast corner of Calhoun Memorial…
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Delta Apparel increases revenue by 8% in the September quarter
October 16, 2020
Anticipates fourth quarter diluted EPS growth compared to prior year GREENVILLE, SC – Delta Apparel, Inc. (NYSE American: DLA), a leading provider of core activewear and lifestyle apparel products, announced…
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AO-The Space Day Spa & Salon now open at Verdae in Greenville
October 6, 2020
The newest tenant to open on the ground floor of NHE Inc’s headquarters building at 325 Rocky Slope Road at Legacy Square in the Verdae community is AO-The Space, a…
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Gov. Henry McMaster lifts restaurant occupancy limits statewide
October 2, 2020
Gov. Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2020-63, which lifts all occupancy limitations in restaurants throughout South Carolina, effective immediately. Previously, South Carolina’s restaurants were operating at 50% capacity. Now, they…
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ONE gym, located in the heart of downtown Greenville, now open
August 5, 2020
Two local, seasoned fitness coaches open doors to downtown gym specializing in personal training and nutrition coaching Alex Smith (left) and Jason Nutting (right), co-owners of ONE gym, have opened the…
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Walmart selects Dorchester County as site for new distribution center
July 20, 2020
$220 Million Investment Creating More Than 1,000 New Jobs Walmart has announced plans to build a $220 million distribution center in Dorchester County, near Ridgeville, South Carolina. The announcement was…
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Ross Stores, Inc. expanding distribution operations in York County
June 16, 2020
$68 Million Investment to Create 700 New Jobs Ross Stores, Inc. (Ross), a leading off-price apparel and home fashion company in the United States, plans to expand its distribution and…
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Mast General Store plans phased re-openings
May 13, 2020
Mast General Store, based in Valle Crucis, North Carolina, announced on Wednesday, May 13 that its stores will re-open in phases. “The safety and well-being of both our customers and…
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South Carolina Brewers release survey study showing 80% won’t be able to remain open more than three months; call on SCDOR for relief
April 14, 2020
The South Carolina Brewers Guild, the trade association for the state’s 92 breweries and brewpubs released recent internal survey data gathered from its members. The numbers were very concerning: On average,…
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Countybank supports small businesses and communities during COVID-19
April 8, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus has been on supporting small businesses that are suffering an unexpected negative financial impact. With a mission to serve its clients and communities, Countybank…
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More Space Place – Greenville, SC
April 7, 2020
More Space Place Greenville offers custom closets, office furniture, murphy beds and more. Proudly serving Greer, Simpsonville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Seneca, Lake Keowee, and the greater Upstate area.
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GoFundMe supports restaurants and healthcare workers
April 6, 2020As our world endures this pandemic, Julie Driscoll, a UNC Dental Student, has diligently worked with our team to create an organized effort to raise funds in order to purchase…
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Restaurant 17 looks to help local farmers
April 3, 2020
Restaurant 17 has announced that they will be helping to support their community by partnering with local farmers affected by the many market and restaurant closures. These local farmers will…
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Scofflaw Brewing Co. announces multiple charitable donations to hospitality industry
March 30, 2020
Scofflaw Brewing Co. Founder Pledges Over $50,000 in Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina Scofflaw Brewing Co. has pledged over $50,000 for the hospitality industry relief donations through partnerships with the…
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SCDOR temporarily allowing curbside beer and wine pickup
March 24, 2020
South Carolina Regulation 7-702.51 has been temporarily suspended, allowing current holders of a valid On or Off-Premises Beer/Wine Permit who meet certain requirements to sell sealed containers of beer and wine…
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SCDOR extends Income Tax deadline to align with IRS and temporarily allows curbside sale of beer and wine by restaurants
March 23, 2020
In response to the challenges of COVID-19 and in accordance with Executive Order 2020-12, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is moving the due date for Income Tax returns and…
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Colliers Report: Greenville-Spartanburg pre-leased retail construction deliveries are expected into 2020
February 24, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q4-2019 GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG | RETAIL Key Takeaways Construction is often delivering pre-leased and the Greenville-Spartanburg retail market should expect this trend to continue throughout the…
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South Carolina Retailers donate nearly $89,000 for hunger relief
February 23, 2020
Cash and Product Donations Support the Mission of Feeding the Carolinas The South Carolina Retail Association (http://scretail.org) and its retail member companies presented $89,000 in product and cash contributions to…
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EarthWise Pet Supply presents $2,326 to Greenville County Animal Care
January 24, 2020EarthWise Pet Supply, a locally owned and operated pet store offering all natural pet food, presented $2,326 to Greenville County Animal Care to cover costs associated with heartworm treatment program…
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The Woodhouse Day Spa to open in Greenville
January 23, 2020
Woodhouse Day Spa, the ultimate, full service, luxury day spa is set to open in Magnolia Park shopping center in Greenville, South Carolina on Friday, January 24. With 68 independent…
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Craft Axe Throwing to open a location in Spartanburg
January 15, 2020
Craft Axe Throwing announced this week its plans on opening a second location in the Upstate, located in the same building as RJ Rockers on W. Main in Spartanburg. Designed…
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Spinx celebrates stores #378 opening in Summerville
December 16, 2019
New store featuring full kitchen opens at 930 W. 5th North St. The Spinx Company, the Greenville-based fuel and convenience retail company with more than 80 locations and 50 car washes statewide,…
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FAVOR Greenville receives generous gift from motiva/shell oil
December 10, 2019
Spinx and Shell Oil Continue to Give Back to the Greenville Community FAVOR Greenville announces a generous donation from Motiva/Shell Oil Company. This gift was made possible because of the…
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Stewart Spinks honored for community contribution during National Philanthropy Day
November 26, 2019The Spinx Company founder, Stewart Spinks, and his wife Martha, were recently awarded “Individual Philanthropist of the Year” on National Philanthropy Day. The Spinks were given the honor by the…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes K&W Cafeterias as new client
November 19, 2019
Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing agency in the Upstate, is proud to announce its new partnership with K&W Cafeterias. This addition to Infinity’s growing client roster builds on the firm’s…
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Fairway Subaru chooses Ronald McDonald House Charities® of the Carolinas for annual Share the Love® Event
November 14, 2019
Fairway Subaru announces it has chosen Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) of the Carolinas for its annual Share the Love® Event this holiday season. From November 14, 2019 to January…
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BOGARI Furniture is celebrating its 15th year anniversary
October 31, 2019
BOGARI, a European Contemporary Furniture Store first opened its doors in 2004 by Ivet and Lyudmil Ivanova. After graduating with a master’s degree in finance and years of interior design…
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