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 COOÂ 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, 2025 Richard 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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Spartanburg County attracted $745 million in new investment in 2024
January 16, 2025
In 2024, OneSpartanburg, Inc. landed 23 economic development projects on behalf of Spartanburg County and the City of Spartanburg, resulting in a total of $745 million in capital investment and…
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USC’s economic impact continues growing across SC, new study finds
January 16, 2025
The University of South Carolina system has a $7.4 billion annual impact on the state’s economy, a new study released Thursday (Jan. 16) found. The study, conducted by the Darla…
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Maynard Nexsen elevates nine attorneys to Shareholder
January 7, 2025
Maynard Nexsen, a full-service law firm with 24 offices across the United States, announced the promotion of nine attorneys to Shareholder, effective January 1, 2025. The Firm’s new shareholders include…
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David Feild named CEO of Colliers | South Carolina, continuing a legacy of growth and excellence
January 6, 2025
Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announces that David M. Feild has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer. Feild, who was named President in 2024, succeeds John W. Folsom,…
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South Carolina industry recruitment reaches $8.19 billion in 2024
January 6, 2025
Capital investment by existing industry excels, accounting for $5.38 billion The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today released its 2024 industry recruitment results, with an announced total capital…
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Kuzco Lighting expands U.S. operations in Greenville County
January 3, 2025
Kuzco Lighting, a leader in modern decorative lighting solutions, announced the opening of a new distribution facility in Greenville, South Carolina, set to begin operations in January 2025. Located at…
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Boeing commits to expand Charleston County operations
December 16, 2024
Boeing (NYSE:BA) announced it plans to expand its operations in Charleston County. The company plans to invest $1 billion in infrastructure upgrades at its existing site and create 500 new…
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Meyn America, LLC growing South Carolina footprint with expansion in Oconee County
December 9, 2024
Meyn America, LLC (Meyn America), a leader in poultry processing solutions, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with an expansion in Oconee County. The company’s approximately $50…
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Magna International expands operations in Greenville County
December 4, 2024
Combined investment of approximately $200 million planned to create around 200 new jobs Today, the South Carolina Department of Commerce announced Magna International (Magna), a mobility technology company and one of the…
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Major mixed-use development investment announced in Greenwood County
December 4, 2024
On December 3, Greenwood County Council approved economic development incentives for Olde Eight Development, a gravitational mixed-use project in Greenwood County. Led by Greenwood Land Holdings, LLC, the development will…
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AFL continues growth of Spartanburg County manufacturing operations
December 3, 2024
AFL, a manufacturer of fiber optic products and equipment, announced it is expanding its manufacturing operations across Spartanburg County. The company’s $155 million investment will create over 150 new jobs…
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Milo’s Tea Company expanding Spartanburg County operations
November 20, 2024
$53 million investment will create 80 new jobs Milo’s Tea Company (Milo’s Tea), a leading beverage company, announced it is expanding its operations in Spartanburg County. The company’s $53 million…
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Samaritan Biologics expanding Greenville County operations
November 18, 2024
$5 million investment will create 85 new jobs Samaritan Biologics, a medical technology company, announced it is expanding its operations in Greenville County. The company’s $5 million investment will create…
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Meeting Street Scholarship Fund expands to Spartanburg County
November 14, 2024
An affordable college education became a reality on Thursday for hundreds of high-achieving, under-resourced Spartanburg students because of the Meeting Street Scholarship Fund. The expansion was made possible through an…
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USC awarded $35 million federal grant to boost state’s college and career readiness
November 14, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the University of South Carolina a $35 million grant to improve college and career readiness among disadvantaged students in South Carolina. USC is…
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Harbor Freight Tools grows S.C. footprint with new operation in Anderson County
November 11, 2024
$30 million investment will create 36 new jobs Harbor Freight Tools, a leading retailer of tools and equipment, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new…
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Prisma Health plans to build $138 million inpatient behavioral health hospital in the Upstate with $100M in state funds
November 7, 2024
Prisma Health plans to build a new $138 million inpatient behavioral health hospital in the Upstate that will take a significant step forward in addressing the region’s growing need for…
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