JDPR announces new era with agency veteran Matt Lochel named president & CEO
May 7, 2026
Full-service mar-comm agency honors its 35-year legacy while embracing the future. Leading strategic marketing-communications agency JDPR – which represents clients such as Verizon, Cobra Puma Golf and Bridgestone Golf –…
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Amazon to establish delivery facility in Ninety Six Business Park
April 22, 2026
Greenwood County has announced that Amazon, previously identified during the recruitment process as Project Piranha, is planning to build an operations facility at the Ninety Six Business Park, creating new…
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Suniva, Inc. selects Laurens County for first South Carolina manufacturing facility
April 14, 2026
Suniva, Inc. (Suniva), a U.S.-owned and -operated solar cell manufacturer, has selected Laurens County for its first South Carolina manufacturing facility. The company’s $350 million investment is expected to create…
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Wofford Trustees elect John Paul Dowd III, Ph.D., as 12th president
April 6, 2026
The Wofford College Board of Trustees has unanimously elected John Paul “Jay” Dowd III, Ph.D., as the college’s 12th president. His tenure begins July 1, 2026. Dowd currently serves as…
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R.E. Michel Company opens 600,000-square-foot distribution center in Clinton
April 2, 2026
Facility strengthens Southeast supply chain and expands regional logistics capacity. R.E. Michel Company, a leading wholesale distributor of HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, propane and industrial supplies, began operations on March 9…
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Signature Foods USA selects Anderson County for first South Carolina operation
April 2, 2026
$11.5 million investment will create 202 new jobs Signature Foods USA, a specialty food products manufacturer, has announced that it selects Anderson County for its first South Carolina operation. The…
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Greenville Liberty SC introduces Abby Minihan as head coach
March 25, 2026
Decorated player with a decade of collegiate coaching brings a whole-player philosophy Greenville Liberty SC today announced Abby Minihan as the team’s new head coach, marking a new chapter as…
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Celebrating 50 South Carolina Women 2026
March 23, 2026By Alan Cooper Publisher, Who’s On The Move MidlandsBiz, UpstateBizSC, LowcountryBizSC Welcome to the third annual “Celebrating 50 South Carolina Women.” In 2024, we wanted to do something to elevate…
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Gen. Frank McKenzie selected as 21st president of The Citadel
March 23, 2026The Citadel Board of Visitors announced today that they have selected Gen. Frank McKenzie, USMC (Ret.), ’79, to serve as the 21st president of The Citadel. Gen. McKenzie, one of…
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United Composite Materials, LLC selects Greenville County for first South Carolina operation
March 19, 2026
$17.5 million investment will create 50 new jobs United Composite Materials, LLC (United Composite Materials), an advanced carbon composite materials manufacturer, today announced it selects Greenville County for its first…
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McMillan Pazdan Smith acquires MCA Architecture
March 12, 2026
McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS) is announcing its acquisition of MCA Architecture (MCA) of Greenville, SC. This partnership deepens and expands the MPS industrial practice which designs and plans advanced and…
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Muzika! 2026 Festival announces 5th anniversary season in South Carolina
March 5, 2026
25-year international legacy brings Metropolitan Opera leadership, Broadway classics, and Bulgarian folk to the Palmetto State this June This June, the Muzika! Festival returns to South Carolina for its fifth…
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Center for Developmental Services welcomes new Executive Director
March 4, 2026
The Center for Developmental Services announced the appointment of Melanie Gearhart as its new Executive Director, effective January 19, 2026. Melanie succeeds Dana McConnell, who retired in November after more…
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South Carolina healthcare leader Kelly Willenberg appointed to advisory committee to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
March 2, 2026
South Carolina healthcare leader Kelly Willenberg has been appointed to the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS), a prestigious federal advisory body that provides guidance to the U.S.…
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Bon Secours announces the opening of a new freestanding emergency department
February 26, 2026
New Facility Expands Health Care Access in Five Forks Area Bon Secours St. Francis Health System is opening its newest care site in Five Forks. Located at 2814 Woodruff Road,…
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SIOR appoints David C. Lockwood III, SIOR as new CEO
February 17, 2026
The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® (SIOR) announced the appointment of David C. Lockwood III, SIOR, as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective March 30, 2026. An SIOR member…
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Hydrite Chemical Co. expands Laurens County operations
February 10, 2026
Hydrite Chemical Co. (Hydrite), a chemical solutions manufacturer and distributor, announced it is expanding its operations in Laurens County. The company’s $63 million investment will create 13 new jobs. Founded…
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McMaster delivers final State of the State, outlines vision for “The South Carolina Century”
January 28, 2026
Gov. Henry McMaster delivered his final State of the State address Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, offering a broad vision for South Carolina’s future while reflecting on progress made during his…
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City Update – January 27 at 1:20pm
January 27, 2026
First Responders – Police, Fire and Public Works – Wrap Up Successful Operation City Manager Shannon Lavrin highlighted the dedication and hard work completed by City departments and employees during…
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TigerDC announces $3B Spartanburg investment
January 27, 2026
Major Investment to Generate Millions in Annual Tax Revenue, Create High-Paying Jobs, and Support America’s AI Infrastructure TigerDC announced Project Spero, a next-generation, AI-focused high-performance computing data center planned for…
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Tri-County Technical College breaks ground on Anderson Campus expansion
January 20, 2026
Tri-County Technical College broke ground on January 16 on a $31 million investment at the Anderson Campus designed to expand and grow workforce development programs. TCTC President Galen DeHay was…
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Dawn Dowden promoted to President of Homes of Hope
January 7, 2026
Homes of Hope, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing safe, affordable housing and workforce development opportunities for men overcoming addiction, announced that the Board of Directors and CEO Don Oglesby…
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Fenner Precision Polymers selects Cherokee County for new South Carolina operation
December 18, 2025
Approximately $30 million investment will create 51 new jobs FAST FACTS Fenner Precision Polymers (Fenner) selects Cherokee County to establish the company’s new South Carolina operation. The approximately $30 million investment…
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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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Advanced Metalworks expands Anderson County operations
December 4, 2025
$10.5 million investment will create 69 new jobs Advanced Metalworks, a metal fabrication company, has announced that it is expanding its operations in Anderson County. The company’s $10.5 million investment…
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GSP opens new parking garage and consolidated rental car facility
December 4, 2025
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) celebrates the opening of Parking Garage C and the consolidated rental car facility, delivering new infrastructure designed to support continued passenger growth and enhance customer experience.…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces the Center for Cybersecurity at SCRA
December 3, 2025
Center Designed to Lead Statewide Coordination for Advancing Cyber Growth Governor Henry McMaster today announced the creation of the new Center for Cybersecurity at the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA).…
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Baxter Manufacturing expands Oconee County operations
December 2, 2025
15.7 million investment will create 36 new jobs Baxter Manufacturing, a supplier for the plastics industry, has announced that it is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The company’s $15.7…
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GSP President and CEO Dave Edwards awarded Order of the Palmetto
November 25, 2025
Dave Edwards, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District, has been awarded South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, the Order of the Palmetto. The Order of the Palmetto…
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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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Southern Financial Corporation and Southern Bank announce the proposed sale of Georgia branches to Palmetto Citizens FCU
November 4, 2025
Southern Financial Corporation and Southern Bank today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to sell their Georgia branches to Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union (“Palmetto Citizens”). Palmetto Citizens will acquire the physical locations…
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A taste of excellence: MICHELIN Guide announces inaugural American South selection
November 4, 20254 restaurants in South Carolina earn a MICHELIN One Star in inaugural selection The MICHELIN Guide announced the inaugural selection for the American South, and it features 10 One MICHELIN…
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Downtown Spartanburg growth leads to historic job creation and support
November 3, 2025
A new report shows that construction projects in Downtown Spartanburg underway or completed since 2017 will have an economic impact of more than $1.77 billion countywide. The data-driven update, assembled…
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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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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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South Carolina Community Loan Fund names new CEO
October 21, 2025
The South Carolina Community Loan Fund (SCCLF) has named Cynthia “Cindi” Watts Rourk as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 27. The announcement follows the planned retirements of co-leaders…
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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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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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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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Stumbo to Announce Run for Attorney General at Laurens County Museum Tuesday
September 15, 2025
Eighth Circuit Solicitor David Stumbo will make a major announcement Tuesday evening, September 16, at the Laurens County Museum, where he is expected to officially declare his candidacy for Attorney…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina Hospitality Market Q2 2025
September 2, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Hospitality Market Updates Download the full report. Columbia The arrow continues to point upwards for Columbia’s hospitality market, signaling robust demand growth. Market-wide,…
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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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