State Accommodations Tax funds 35 projects
July 17, 2025
City Council Awards $3 Million to Support Local Tourism Overnight visitors in Greenville are supporting your favorite tourism events and venues. On Monday, City Council designated more than $3 million…
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Brawo USA, Inc. Expands Laurens County Operations
July 15, 2025
$23.2 million investment will create 24 new jobs Brawo USA, Inc. (Brawo USA), part of Brawo Group and the Holding Umberto Gnutti (HUG) Group, global leaders in the brass and…
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Former Solicitor Wilkins starts new law firm
July 14, 2025
Just weeks after announcing he was stepping down as the top prosecutor for Greenville and Pickens counties, Walt Wilkins has joined forces with two well-respected Upstate attorneys to launch a…
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Anderson County to welcome Anderson Lake, its most significant community project in decades
July 14, 2025
A visionary new chapter is unfolding in Anderson County with the announcement of Anderson Lake, a 1,200-acre, mixed-use community that will bring new life, energy, and opportunity to a unique…
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Bon Secours performs 1st BiPortal Endoscopic Spine Surgeries in SC
July 8, 2025Bon Secours announced a major milestone in surgical care: the successful completion of South Carolina’s first BiPortal Endoscopic Spine surgeries. This ultra minimally invasive technique represents a major step forward…
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VisionGreenwood and Sustain SC to launch pilot sustainability and resiliency planning initiative
July 1, 2025
VisionGreenwood and Sustain SC announced a strategic partnership to launch Greenwood as the pilot community for a groundbreaking initiative focused on municipal sustainability and resiliency planning. This forward-thinking collaboration brings…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands welcomes Dolly Patton as Chief Advancement Officer
July 1, 2025
Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands announced that Dolly Patton will join the team as Chief Advancement Officer (CAO), effective July 14, 2025. Reporting directly to the CEO, Dolly…
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Northside Development Group announces new CEO David Summers
June 26, 2025
After an extensive national search, the Board of Directors of Northside Development Group (NDG) announced the appointment of David Summers as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 2, 2025. Summers brings…
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Cielo Digital Infrastructure selects Cherokee County for first South Carolina development project
June 24, 2025
Estimated $2.1 billion investment expected to create 30 new jobs Cielo Digital Infrastructure, LLC (Cielo), a provider of data center infrastructure, announced it selects Cherokee County to establish its first…
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Clemson Board freezes in-state tuition for sixth consecutive year
June 19, 2025
For the sixth consecutive year, Clemson University’s Board of Trustees has approved the administration’s recommendation to freeze tuition for in-state undergraduate students — reaffirming Clemson’s longstanding commitment to affordability,…
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Elliott Davis announces strategic growth investment from Flexpoint Ford, completes CEO succession plan
June 12, 2025
Elliott Davis, a top 50 U.S. accounting and advisory firm, announced a strategic growth investment from Flexpoint Ford, a private equity investment firm specializing in the financial services sector. The…
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Duke Energy proposes new natural gas plant in Anderson County
June 9, 2025
Duke Energy announced the company’s intent to submit an application to the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) for approval to build a new natural gas power plant in…
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VITAL Federal Credit Union will merge with Founders Federal Credit Union
June 2, 2025
VITAL Federal Credit Union members voted “yes” to begin a merger with Founders Federal Credit Union on May 20, 2025. On Friday, September 12, VITAL Federal Credit Union office (1450…
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Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission names Kevin Howell as GSP’s next President and CEO
May 15, 2025
The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission has named Kevin E. Howell, I.A.P., C.M., as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District, effective January 10, 2026. Howell will…
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South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame and the South Carolina State Museum announce unique partnership
May 15, 2025
The South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame has finally found a home, sixty-five years after inaugurating its first class of inductees. The South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame and the…
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Xoted Biotechnology Labs establishing operations in Spartanburg County
May 12, 2025
Xoted Biotechnology Labs (Xoted), a cutting-edge research and development center, announces plans to establish operations in Spartanburg County. The $4.2 million investment marks a significant advancement in sustainable biotechnology and…
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AIRSYS Cooling Technologies establishing new global headquarters with Spartanburg County expansion
May 8, 2025
AIRSYS Cooling Technologies (AIRSYS), a global cooling solution provider, announced it is establishing a new global headquarters with an expansion in Spartanburg County. The company’s $40 million investment will create…
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Aerowerks selects Cherokee County to establish first US operation
May 5, 2025
Aerowerks, a manufacturer for the food service industry, announced it selects Cherokee County to establish the company’s first U.S. operation. The company’s $10 million investment will create 52 new jobs.…
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NorthMark Strategies selects Spartanburg County to establish first South Carolina operation
April 22, 2025
Company investing $2.8 billion in high-performance computing center NorthMark Strategies (NorthMark), a multi-strategy investment firm, has selected Spartanburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $2.8 billion investment…
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Peace Center announces showstopping, award-winning 2025-2026 Peace Broadway Season
April 17, 2025Presenting on stage in the Peace Concert Hall where it all began nearly 35 years ago, Peace Center CEO Megan Riegel introduced a sizzling 10-show lineup for the 2025-2026 Peace…
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Three local trade companies merge to launch Scout Mechanical
April 9, 2025
Scout Mechanical emerges from strategic consolidation of Coln Plumbing, KCBM Electrical and Reedy Property Services. Scout Mechanical, a premier provider of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing services, announces the successful merger…
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Don Herriott, former SCRA Board Chair, awarded the Order of the Palmetto
April 8, 2025On April 8, 2025, Don Herriott, former Board Chair of the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA), was honored with the Order of the Palmetto by Governor Henry McMaster. The award…
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Alternative Pathways to Educator Certification (APEC) Center at Columbia College selected as the 2025 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC award winner
March 28, 2025
Columbia College’s Alternative Pathways to Educator Certification (APEC) Center has been named the winner of the 2025 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award, awarded annually by The Riley Institute at…
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Tri-County Technical College announces new workforce development program
March 27, 2025Officials from Tri-County Technical College, AnMed and Elite Integrated Therapy Centers signed an agreement today (March 26) outlining a new Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) program that will launch at the…
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Celebrating 50 South Carolina Women 2025
March 27, 2025By Alan Cooper Publisher, Who’s On The Move MidlandsBiz, UpstateBizSC, LowcountryBizSC Last year, we published an article titled Celebrating South Carolina Women. The goal was to elevate the stories of…
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Greenville Technical College announces third President
March 14, 2025
The Greenville Technical College Area Commission announces that Dr. Larry Miller has accepted the position of college president, becoming the institution’s third leader. Dr. Larry Miller will replace Dr. Keith…
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Leadership South Carolina announces new executive director
March 14, 2025
Jody Jernigan Named Executive Director of State’s Most Respected Leadership Program Jody Jernigan has been named executive director of Leadership South Carolina, South Carolina’s oldest and most-recognized leadership development program.…
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Greenville Triumph & Liberty Soccer Clubs break ground on Triumph Stadium at BridgeWay Station
March 13, 2025The Greenville Triumph Soccer Club and Greenville Liberty Soccer Club, in partnership with the City of Mauldin and Hughes Investments, celebrated the groundbreaking of a multi-use sports and entertainment stadium…
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GSP recognized as Best Small Airport in North America by customers in 2024
March 11, 2025
Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) continues its legacy of excellence, securing top honors in the Airport Council International’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ) awards. This marks the third consecutive year that GSP…
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ReWa CEO Joel Jones announces retirement, Rebecca West named next CEO
February 27, 2025
Jones began career as an operator trainee at ReWa Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) Chief Executive Officer Joel H. Jones has announced his plans to retire from his position on April…
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VentureSouth and Vicinity announce joint venture to create the premier platform for local alternative investing
February 26, 2025
VentureSouth and Vicinity announced a powerful new joint venture to create the premier platform for local alternative investing – Vicinity Ventures. Vicinity Ventures combines the strengths of VentureSouth and Vicinity…
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School of Medicine Columbia breaks ground on new facility at USC Health Sciences Campus
February 25, 2025
The University of South Carolina broke ground on a facility that will redefine the future of health care education and research during a ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the…
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NP Strategy announces leadership transition
February 19, 2025Amanda Loveday Named CEO and Jean Cecil Frick Named COO NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm specializing in crisis response, media, and public relations, announced a leadership transition that will…
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Bon Secours names new Chief Medical Officer in Greenville
February 18, 2025
Bon Secours St. Francis, part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, announced that Dr. Michael Kelley has been named Chief Medical Officer of the health system’s Greenville market, effective February 24,…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names industry veteran Amanda Hamet President
February 18, 2025
Proven leader becomes first woman President in company history Coldwell Banker Caine, the premier provider of full-service real estate in the Upstate, announced that Amanda Hamet has been named President.…
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SC Launch Inc. announces investment in ThreatCaptain
February 18, 2025
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in ThreatCaptain. The Greenville-based IT startup provides a financial cyber risk discovery platform designed specifically for managed service providers,…
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Craig Gaulden Davis announces new partnership with PBK
February 13, 2025
Industry-leading firms will merge and operate as Craig Gaulden Davis | PBK Craig Gaulden Davis Architecture (CGD), a South Carolina and Maryland-based architecture firm renowned for its innovative designs in…
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Isuzu selects Greenville County to establish its new United States production base
February 13, 2025
$280 million investment will create more than 700 new jobs Isuzu North America Corporation (Isuzu), a supplier of commercial vehicles, announced it has selected Greenville County to establish the company’s…
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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Announces New President & CEO
February 13, 2025
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the appointment of Dabs Maness Davis as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Davis will succeed Amanda Benfield in…
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Scholarship expands to Bamberg County
February 11, 2025
A transformational scholarship that eliminates the financial barrier to college for high-achieving students with demonstrated financial need students is now available in Bamberg County. The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund offers…
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Breeze Airways expands at GSP with three new seasonal routes
February 5, 2025
Breeze Airways is expanding at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) with the addition of three new seasonal routes. Beginning May 2025, Breeze will offer nonstop flights to Fort Myers (RSW), Pittsburgh…
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Bank of America names Ellie Perry Market Executive for Upstate South Carolina
February 4, 2025
Bank of America announced that Ellie Perry has been named Market Executive for Upstate South Carolina. In this role, Perry is responsible for helping lead the bank’s local efforts across…
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Richard Riley, David Wilkins honored with S.C. Supreme Court Lifetime Achievement Award
January 30, 2025Richard Riley and David Wilkins Two South Carolina statesmen and members of the legal profession—Richard Riley and David Wilkins—were recently honored with the Chief Justice’s Award for Outstanding Contributions…
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Katrina Shealy honored for legislative leadership
January 30, 2025Senator Katrina Shealy, who served in the S.C. Senate from 2012-2024, was honored as the 2025 Riley-Wilkins OneSouthCarolina Legislative Leadership Award winner for her commitment to some of the most…
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Merl Code honored for lifetime of service and advocacy
January 30, 2025Greenville’s first African American municipal court judge, Merl Code, was recently honored as the Riley-Wilkins OneSouthCarolina Civic Leadership Award winner for his life of public service and advocacy on behalf…
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Governor Outlines Bold Vision for South Carolina in State of the State Address
January 29, 2025
In his annual State of the State address, Governor Henry McMaster reflected on South Carolina’s successes in 2024, acknowledged challenges ahead, and laid out an ambitious vision for the future.…
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South Carolina’s Commercial Airports: A $22.5 Billion Economic Engine
January 27, 2025
South Carolina’s six publicly-owned commercial service airports are essential pillars of the state’s economy, generating a staggering $22.5 billion in annual economic impact, according to a comprehensive study conducted by…
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Prisma Health announces Sharyl Smith, APR, as its executive vice president and chief strategy officer
January 24, 2025
Prisma Health announced the appointment of Sharyl Smith, APR, as executive vice president and chief strategy officer. With more than 20 years of experience in strategic planning, marketing and communications…
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David Campbell named CEO of Chernoff Newman
January 24, 2025
Chernoff Newman, a leading integrated communications agency, announces the promotion of David Campbell to Chief Executive Officer. With a proven track record of operational excellence and a decades-long commitment to…
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Santee Cooper seeking proposals to acquire and finish V.C. Summer Nuclear Station expansion
January 22, 2025
Responding to interest nationally in new nuclear power to help meet growing electricity needs, Santee Cooper today launched a process seeking proposals to acquire and complete, or propose alternatives, for…
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