Joe’s Place Bookstore will be closing their chapter at the end of 2019
October 28, 2019
After five years of being Greenville’s go-to place for rare, used, and new books, the owners of Joe’s Place Bookstore have announced that they will be closing at the end…
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Spinx celebrates new store opening in Easley
October 24, 2019
New store featuring tunnel car wash opens on Highway 123 The Spinx Company, the Greenville -based fuel and convenience retail company with more than 80 locations and 50 car washes…
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Joe’s Place hosting debut fall fashion show
September 30, 2019
Joe’s Place Bookstore will be partnering with Samantha Grace to debut outfits from their Fall 2019 line. On October 5th, from 11a.m. to 1p.m., Sonja Miller, the owner of Samantha…
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Chicken Salad Chick expands South Carolina presence with new restaurant opening in Spartanburg
September 20, 2019
Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced it will be expanding in South Carolina with its newest location in Spartanburg. Located in…
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RV Retailer, LLC announces expansion in North Carolina and South Carolina
September 17, 2019RV Retailer, LLC announced that it has added three stores with the acquisition of Sonny’s Camp-N-Travel, a premier towable and motorhome RV dealer in North Carolina and South Carolina. Sonny’s Camp-N-Travel, in…
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Spinx provides complimentary rides via Hop In shuttle in downtown Greenville
September 16, 2019
New partnership with the Hop-In shuttle provides free shuttle service for local community to ‘make life easier’ The Spinx Company, the Greenville S.C.-based fuel and convenience retail company is excited…
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Fourth Halls Chophouse set to open in Nexton September 18
September 13, 2019
Hall Management Group LLC (HMG) announced the September 18 opening of their fourth Halls Chophouse in Nexton Square in Summerville, South Carolina. Their flagship location at 434 King Street in…
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GSP, RJ Rockers partner to launch airport-themed craft beer, Flight Line
September 5, 2019
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) has expanded its partnership with Spartanburg-based RJ Rockers Brewing Company to create a new beer available exclusively at GSP. “GSP is excited to partner with RJ…
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Mast Store celebrates Friends’ Day September 7, donates 10% of sales to the Palmetto Conservation Foundation
August 30, 2019
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines friend as “a favored companion; one that favors or promotes something.” Woodrow Wilson once said, “Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world…
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Foxcroft Wine Co. Greenville welcomes two new managers
August 28, 2019James Alford and Ryan Karrer Foxcroft Wine Co. welcomes two new managers to its Greenville team: James Alford as General Manager and Ryan Karrer as Retail Wine Manager.…
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Exciting book clubs this fall at Joe’s Place
August 21, 2019
Ring in the fall season by sharpening your mind and entertaining your imagination through any of the five book clubs being offered by Joe’s Place Bookstore. • Lady Literati reads…
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Denny’s Brenda Lauderback, April Kelly-Drummond and Laysha Ward named as Most Influential Women In Corporate America
July 22, 2019Brenda Lauderback, Laysha Ward and April Kelly-Drummond Three Denny’s team members – Board Chair Brenda Lauderback, Head of Diversity, Equality, Inclusion & Multicultural Engagement April…
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Spinx raises $106,000 at 19th annual Charity Classic Golf Tournament
July 17, 2019
The 19th annual SPINX Charity Classic Golf Tournament took place on Tuesday, May 14th at Greenville Country Club – Chanticleer, Cliffs Mountain Park and Cliffs Valley. The 2019 tournament was one of…
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SPINX named one of the Best Places to Work in S.C.
June 20, 2019
Company to be honored at awards ceremony in Columbia The Spinx Company, the Greenville S.C.-based fuel and convenience retail company with more than 80 locations, 45 car washes and 1,400…
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Joe’s Place Bookstore to celebrate National Independent Bookstore Day
April 23, 2019
Join Joe’s Place Bookstore in celebrating Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 27. The all-day event kicks off with a special brunch option from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and…
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Thomas Creek Brewery and the Greenville Scottish Games to release special ale next month
April 18, 2019
The Greenville Scottish Game’s Scottish Ale is coming back and with a new edition for 2019. The new limited special edition Whiskey Barrel Aged Gallabrae Scottish Ale will be released…
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Joe’s Place celebrating fifth anniversary with some fun changes for customers and loyal fans
March 12, 2019
This month celebrates the fifth anniversary of the opening of Joe’s Place, a downtown bookstore and relaxing spot for wine, food and coffee. To celebrate, owners Mary and Alix Bernard…
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Bishops Cuts and Color opens first South Carolina hair shop in the Upstate
February 14, 2019
Bishops Cuts and Color, a Portland-based unisex hair care shop offering quality service at affordable prices, is opening its first South Carolina location in Simpsonville. Bishops Simpsonville – at the intersection of…
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SPINX opens tunnel car wash on Pelham Road
January 2, 2019SPINX, the Greenville S.C.-based fuel and convenience retail company with more than 80 locations and 45 car washes statewide, recently celebrated the opening of its newest tunnel car…
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Spinx donates $174,000 to The American Cancer Society
December 11, 2018Stewart Spinks, Founder and Chairman of The Spinx Company, recently presented a check for $174,104 to Kelly Jamerson, Corporate Relations Manager for the American Cancer Society. During the month of…
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Crafty Feast announces vendors for 10th annual indie craft fair on Sunday, Dec. 9
November 15, 2018Shop and stroll on Sunday, Dec. 9 at Crafty Feast, Columbia, S.C.’s one-stop handmade shopping market for thousands of attendees Nearly 100 makers of handcrafted goods from across the Southeast…
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Crafty Feast announces vendors for 10th annual indie craft fair on Sunday, Dec. 9
November 15, 2018
Shop and stroll on Sunday, Dec. 9 at Crafty Feast, Columbia, S.C.’s one-stop handmade shopping market for thousands of attendees Nearly 100 makers of handcrafted goods from across the Southeast…
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Denny’s announces additional development commitments in Canada and the Philippines
October 30, 2018Denny’s Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN), one of the world’s largest full-service family dining chains, today announced two new development agreements with franchisees in both Canada and the Philippines. As part of…
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SPINX interviewing for immediate opportunities at Leadership Career Fair
September 28, 2018
The SPINX Company, a Greenville, S.C.-based fuel and convenience retail company with more than 80 locations throughout S.C., is hosting a leadership career event from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.…
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Urban Petals opens retail storefront in downtown Greer
September 12, 2018
Urban Petals, a floral and event design studio, has announced an expansion of its offerings and will open a retail storefront in Greer. The retail space will be located within…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Nate Tomforde, Pour Taproom
August 1, 2018
The UpstateBizSC Entrepreneur Minute is a one minute interview in support of entrepreneurship. We would like to thank our sponsors of this video series – Wells Fargo and Bauknight, Pietras…
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Methodical in Landmark to open at Stone’s Point/North Main
July 18, 2018
Methodical Coffee, Greenville’s premiere coffee shop and coffee roaster will partner with The Landmark Project, Greenville’s art-forward, outdoor-oriented apparel brand to open Methodical in Landmark. The combination café/retail shop will…
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Food Lion ranked among Points of Light’s Civic 50
June 26, 2018
Points of Light, an organization dedicated to volunteer service, recently released its Civic 50 list, highlighting companies that are examples of good corporate citizenship. Food Lion was the sole retailer…
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South Carolina’s 2018 sales tax holiday kicks off on Friday, August 3
June 19, 2018
Get ready for South Carolina’s annual Sales Tax Holiday weekend with a list of items that will be tax free from Friday, August 3, through Sunday, August 5, 2018. During tax free…
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SPINX raises more than $300,000 for March of Dimes and donates free gas for a year to top fundraiser
June 13, 2018
SPINX, the Greenville, S.C.-based fuel and convenience retail company, is pleased to announce that it raised $334,451.00 for the March of Dimes, shattering its goal and nearly doubling its record…
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VapeWild announces brick-and-mortar expansion
May 30, 2018
Texas-based e-commerce business sees exponential growth into diverse markets VapeWild, a Dallas-based vapor manufacturer and distributor, announced the opening of the brand’s first brick-and-mortar store this month in Spartanburg, South Carolina.…
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Junior League of Greenville raises $15,000 with inaugural Shop for Greenville fundraiser
May 7, 2018
The Junior League of Greenville (JLG) recently held its inaugural Shop for Greenville fundraiser, a 10-day discount shopping event in March featuring local businesses. Partnering with 78 participating retailers and 13 selling…
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Jocassee Valley Brewing Company and Event Venue Opening in Salem, SC
May 3, 2018
Jocassee Valley Brewing Company and the Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) are pleased to announce a new macro brewery and tap room will begin operations this month in the Salem area of Oconee…
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Ben-No-Mo celebrates national launch of innovative next-generation cooler stand
April 25, 2018
FLORENCE, SC- A drink cooler is an essential part of many leisure and business activities. The problem often is they can be quite uncomfortable to get drinks from, with the…
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Ben-No-Mo celebrates national launch of innovative next-generation cooler stand
April 25, 2018
FLORENCE, SC- A drink cooler is an essential part of many leisure and business activities. The problem often is they can be quite uncomfortable to get drinks from, with the…
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Cantina 76 expands to Mount Pleasant, 5th location for S.C.-based restaurant
April 2, 2018Independently owned, Mexican-inspired taqueria and bar Cantina 76 will open its fifth full-service location in Mount Pleasant. This is the South Carolina-based restaurant group’s second location in the Lowcountry, following…
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Cantina 76 expands to Mount Pleasant, 5th location for S.C.-based restaurant
April 2, 2018
Independently owned, Mexican-inspired taqueria and bar Cantina 76 will open its fifth full-service location in Mount Pleasant. This is the South Carolina-based restaurant group’s second location in the Lowcountry, following…
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New Corporate headquarters for Greenwood Capital
March 30, 2018Reinvestment in Uptown Greenwood Continues Greenwood Capital announced its relocation to its newly renovated offices on the first floor of 425 Main St., in the heart of Uptown Greenwood. An…
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Keowee Brewing Company sets up in downtown Seneca
March 26, 2018By the end of the year, the City of Seneca and Oconee County will welcome its first brewery to town. The City of Seneca and the Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) are…
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Dairy Queen’s fourth annual Free Cone Day supports GHS Children’s Hospital
March 19, 2018
On March 20, Dairy Queen will celebrate the first official day of spring by supporting Children’s Hospital of Greenville Health System (GHS) with its fourth annual Free Cone Day. Participating…
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Denny’s grows digital ordering network through skill for Amazon Alexa
March 14, 2018
Denny’s Corporation (NASDAQ:DENN), one of the world’s largest full-service family dining chains, today announced it has teamed up with Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) to further expand its digital ordering network, called Denny’s on…
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GSP International Airport welcomes Palmetto Distillery
February 7, 2018
The GSP Airport District is pleased to welcome locally owned and operated Palmetto Distillery to GSP International Airport. This new location is now OPEN inside the terminal on the 2nd floor…
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Walmart to raise wages, provide one-time bonus and expand hourly maternity and parental leave for associates in South Carolina
January 23, 2018
Recently, Walmart announced plans to increase the starting wage rate for all hourly associates in the U.S. to $11, expand maternity and parental leave benefits and provide a one-time cash…
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Walmart to raise wages, provide one-time bonus and expand hourly maternity and parental leave for associates in South Carolina
January 22, 2018Recently, Walmart announced plans to increase the starting wage rate for all hourly associates in the U.S. to $11, expand maternity and parental leave benefits and provide a one-time cash…
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Walmart launches groundbreaking disposal solution to aid in fight against opioid abuse and misuse
January 17, 2018In an effort to help curb abuse and misuse, Walmart is launching a first-of-its kind opioid disposal solution – available at no cost – in all company pharmacies.* Known as…
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Walmart launches groundbreaking disposal solution to aid in fight against opioid abuse and misuse
January 17, 2018
In an effort to help curb abuse and misuse, Walmart is launching a first-of-its kind opioid disposal solution – available at no cost – in all company pharmacies.* Known as…
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Denny’s Corporation releases preliminary financial results for fourth quarter and fiscal year 2017
January 8, 2018
Denny’s Corporation, franchisor and operator of one of America’s largest franchised full-service restaurant chains, reported preliminary results for domestic same-store sales and restaurant openings and closings for its fourth quarter…
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9Round now open in 600 locations around the world
January 4, 2018
GREENVILLE, SC – 9Round, the popular kickboxing fitness franchise, recently opened its 600th location worldwide. The milestone location at 196 Manning Crossing in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada is locally owned and operated by Sylvia Jasmin.…
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Spinx hires new VP of Technology
December 26, 2017
The Spinx Company, a Greenville, S.C.-based operator of 81 convenience stores, recently announced that it has hired Luis Ackerman as Vice President of Technology. In this role, Ackerman will apply his…
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Doctors Care celebrates newest location in Upstate with ribbon cutting ceremony
December 14, 2017
Doctors Care P.A., South Carolina’s largest urgent care company, held a ribbon cutting today to celebrate the opening of its newest urgent and family care center in Mauldin. This is…
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