YMCA of Greenville celebrates 150 years of serving Greenville County
April 16, 2026The YMCA of Greenville officially commemorates its 150th anniversary, marking a sesquicentennial of service to the people of Greenville County. What began on April 16, 1876, when an interdenominational committee…
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Riverside Family Dental announces name change reflecting legacy, growth and future vision
April 16, 2026
Riverside Family Dental, a trusted general dentistry practice serving the Greenville community for more than three decades, announced its official name change from Keith W. Strausbaugh, DMD, PA. The transition…
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Upcountry Fiber Foundation gives $15,000 to local Upstate non-profits
April 15, 2026
Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the philanthropic arm and permanent endowment of internet service provider Upcountry Fiber, announced that it has donated $15,000 to three Upstate non-profit organizations to help them deliver…
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Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes recognized with 2025 Excellence in Customer Service Award
April 14, 2026
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes has been named a recipient of the Johnson Consulting Group 2025 Excellence in Customer Service Award. The honor recognizes funeral homes that achieved the highest family…
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Stokes & Company, joins CPAmerica, strengthening resources for businesses across the Upstate
March 31, 2026
Stokes & Company, CPAs announced that the firm has been accepted as a member of CPAmerica, one of the nation’s leading associations of independent CPA firms. This partnership connects Stokes…
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Jorge Gomez joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
March 25, 2026
Coldwell Banker Caine is proud to welcome Jorge Gomez as a Realtor® in its Greenville office. A U.S. Air Force veteran with a background in aerospace leadership, Gomez brings professionalism,…
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Jennifer Elgin joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Anderson
March 24, 2026
Coldwell Banker Caine welcomed Jennifer Elgin as a real estate agent in its Anderson office. With 18 years of experience and lifelong roots in the Upstate, Elgin is known for…
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GreenSite Consulting partners with SCMEP to help South Carolina manufacturers reduce waste costs
March 23, 2026
GreenSite Consulting, powered by Mumford Industries, has partnered with the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) to help manufacturers across the state reduce waste-related costs and improve operational efficiency. The…
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Reels Reels brings new films and sessions to Greenville this week
March 22, 2026
With 85 amazing independent films being show over three days in fantastic downtown setting, what more could film fans wants? How about a series of free educational sessions that take…
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Rebekah Cribb joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg
March 3, 2026
Coldwell Banker Caine welcomed Rebekah Cribb to its Spartanburg office. Cribb brings a thoughtful, people-first approach shaped by experience in hospitality, event planning, and client care—guiding individuals and families through…
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Coldwell Banker Caine adds three new agents in Greenville
February 25, 2026
Coldwell Banker Caine welcomed Genine Baldassarra, Estefania Leyva, and Braxton Ricker as real estate agents in its Greenville office. Genine Baldassarra brings a relationship-driven approach rooted in trust, transparency, and…
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Greenville Convention Center names Scott Davis, Dee Dee Holden and Steve Moran to key leadership positions
February 25, 2026
Greenville Convention Center announced the promotion of three valued team members to leadership positions, recognizing their dedication, expertise, and contributions to the organization’s continued success. Scott Davis has been promoted…
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The Bridal Loft to host exclusive trunk show for Kelly Faetanini’s 2026 Resonance Collection
February 15, 2026
The Bridal Loft, Greenville’s designer-forward luxury bridal boutique, announced an exclusive trunk show featuring the 2026 Resonance Collection by renowned designer Kelly Faetanini. The trunk show will take place February…
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Alicia Avila joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
February 3, 2026
Coldwell Banker Caine welcomed Alicia Avila as a Realtor® in its Greenville office. Since entering real estate in December 2020, Avila has guided clients through more than $40 million in…
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Rebecca Kincaid of Kincaid Retirement & Wealth Management inducted into Advisors Excel Hall of Fame
January 30, 2026
Rebecca Kincaid, Founder and CEO of Kincaid Retirement & Wealth Management, has been inducted into the Advisors Excel Hall of Fame, a prestigious honor recognizing top-performing financial professionals within the…
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Chris Shelnut joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
January 22, 2026
Coldwell Banker Caine welcomed Chris Shelnut as a real estate agent in its Greenville office. With more than 10 years of real estate experience and 20 years in hospitality and…
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Cindy Sparks joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg
January 14, 2026
Coldwell Banker Caine welcomed Cindy Sparks to its Spartanburg office. With more than 13 years of experience in real estate, Sparks is known for combining detailed market knowledge with a…
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For every $1 spent, South Carolina’s “No Drama” program returns up to $66 in economic benefits
January 13, 2026
New Economic Impact Report Confirms Contraceptive Access is a High-Value Workforce and Fiscal Strategy, Generating Hundreds of Millions in Annual Net Benefit A new economic impact report authored by lead…
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Coldwell Banker Caine adds two new agents in Greenville
January 13, 2026
Coldwell Banker Caine welcomed Beth Dill and Walter Horin as real estate agents in its Greenville office. Beth Dill has called the Upstate home for more than 25 years and…
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JDPR promotes two young professionals as agency continues to thrive
December 17, 2025
Promotions highlight the efficacy of JDPR Executive Management Assistance Program. Leading marketing and communication firm JDPR has promoted two former Executive Management Assistance Program (EMAP) interns to positions within the…
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Why scale matters when a commercial facility floods at 2 A.M.
December 4, 2025
Rainbow Restoration of Greenville shares critical insights for Upstate business leaders on preventing costly downtime from after-hours water losses When a commercial building floods in the middle of the night,…
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JDPR welcomes three new interns to highly competitive EMAP Internship
December 3, 2025
Three aspiring communication professionals join the agency for the Fall 2025 semester Industry-leading strategic marketing and communication agency, JDPR, announces the addition of three new interns for its Fall 2025…
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Hispanic Alliance announces culinary and musical lineup for Homes for the Holidays Tour on December 13
December 3, 2025
The Hispanic Alliance announced the culinary and musical headliners for this year’s highly anticipated Homes for the Holidays event taking place on Saturday, December 13th. The one-of-a-kind holiday celebration transforms…
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Holidays at Greenridge returns Dec. 9 with movies, Santa and giving back
December 2, 2025
Family event runs 5–8 p.m.; Happy Wheels book drive with Barnes & Noble; Greenridge invites 2026 nonprofit partners The Shops at Greenridge will kick off the season with its free,…
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Early bird pricing for Greenville Convention Center’s Holiday Fair benefitting Rotary Club of Greenville ends soon
December 2, 2025
Ticket Prices Increase by $5 on December 4th Don’t miss your chance to save on tickets for Holiday Fair benefitting the Rotary Club of Greenville, Greenville’s largest winter festival, running…
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Coldwell Banker Caine promotes Sarah Couch to Sales Associate
November 25, 2025
Coldwell Banker Caine announced the promotion of Sarah Couch to Sales Associate serving its Greenville and Spartanburg offices. A lifelong Greenville resident and valued member of the Caine team, Couch…
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Choosing the Right City and Venue: What Really Matters for Multi-Day Business Conferences
November 18, 2025
By Leah Stoudemire Lawson For cities hoping to attract major conferences, understanding what event planners value isn’t just helpful. It’s essential. Behind every multi-day business conference that brings hundreds…
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South Carolina’s largest modular train layout to headline Greenville Convention Center’s Holiday Fair
November 5, 2025
Greenville Convention Center announced that South Carolina’s largest modular train layout display will be the centerpiece of this year’s Holiday Fair benefitting the Rotary Club of Greenville, running from Thursday,…
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New quilt exhibition at Upcountry History Museum showcases storytelling of holiday classic in cloth
October 30, 2025
Quilts and holidays are a perfect blend, and the Upcountry History Museum’s newest exhibition, “Sue Reich’s The Quilter’s Night Before Christmas,” will take visitors on a familiar yet unique journey…
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Carolina Handling offers lean consulting to customers
October 30, 2025
Carolina Handling, the exclusive Raymond Solutions and Support Center for North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida’s central time zone, is taking its proven internal process improvement expertise to…
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The Bridal Loft celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting, fashion show, and community celebration
October 28, 2025After opening its doors for bridal appointments in late August 2025, The Bridal Loft, Greenville’s newest luxury bridal boutique, celebrated its debut to the community with a grand opening party…
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Endeavor’s signature Collaborators & Cocktails Event to feature candid entrepreneurs behind Society and City Tavern
October 27, 2025
Endeavor Workspaces continues a food-focused fall with its Collaborators & Cocktails speaker series on November 13th featuring entrepreneurs Chef Chris Rosensteel and his business partner Jeremy Krauze, the masterminds behind…
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Hartness welcomes Joseph Barnes as Director of Development
October 27, 2025
Acclaimed Design and Development Professional Brings Global Expertise to Uphold Hartness Vision and Advance Future Opportunities Hartness has announced the appointment of Joseph Barnes as Director of Development, bringing more…
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Hughes Agency promotes two senior leaders to Vice President roles, strengthening strategic capabilities for future growth
October 23, 2025
Hughes Agency, a leading full-service public relations, marketing, advertising and event management firm, today announced the promotion of Amanda Long to Vice President of Client Services and Media and Anna…
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Upcountry Fiber Foundation raises $133,000 for Upstate area non-profits in charity golf tournament
October 22, 2025
Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the charitable arm and permanent endowment of Upcountry Fiber, announces that it raised $133,100 at its charity golf tournament on September 29 at The Cliffs at Glassy…
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InSite Consulting launches USA BEST Sites™
October 16, 2025
The New Manufacturer-Defined Standard for Industrial/Manufacturing Site Readiness™ Powered by industry leader InSite Consulting, USA BEST Sites™ is the nation’s first readiness program built entirely on manufacturer expectations—not consultant checklists…
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Jamie Bellemare and Mark Vehorn join Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
October 16, 2025
Coldwell Banker Caine continues to expand its Greenville office with the addition of two new sales associates, Jamie Bellemare and Mark Vehorn. Together, they bring fresh perspectives and decades of…
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Jessica Smith joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
October 14, 2025
Coldwell Banker Caine welcomed Jessica Smith to its Greenville office. A proven leader in the Upstate’s custom homebuilding industry, Smith brings nearly two decades of expertise in luxury residential design,…
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Astral Development’s plans progress to develop a mixed-use multi-family project at the intersections of Bull Street and Elmwood Avenue in Columbia, S.C.
October 13, 2025
Astral Development and Steady Capital’s plans progress to develop a 483,106 square-foot mixed-use multi-family project set to transform one of Columbia, South Carolina’s most visible downtown intersections at the corner…
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Verdae Development, Inc. appoints Eric Miller as senior development manager
October 8, 2025
Accomplished project manager to oversee Bolden Street District and advance Verdae’s long-term master plan Verdae Development, Inc. has appointed Eric Miller as senior development manager, where he will lead the…
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American Tire Distributors appointed as national partner for Giti Tire across its entire network
September 29, 2025
Giti Tire (USA) Ltd. announced that American Tire Distributors (ATD) will now serve as a national distributor of Giti and GT Radial brand tires across ATD’s extensive network. Headquartered in…
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Eppley Waste names Bruce Boykin Aughtry, Jr. president and partner
September 24, 2025
Proven operations and sales leader to guide company towards market dominance in northern Upstate Eppley Waste, a locally owned residential waste collection company serving the northern Upstate for nearly 50…
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Upstate staffing leader WorkSmart grows: Internal promotions, new hires and additional location
September 24, 2025
WorkSmart, a women-owned staffing firm with over 35 years of experience, has announced three internal promotions and two new hires as the company expands its recruiting capacity to meet rising…
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Upstate staffing leader WorkSmart grows: Internal promotions, new hires and additional location
September 23, 2025
WorkSmart, a women-owned staffing firm with over 35 years of experience, has announced three internal promotions and two new hires as the company expands its recruiting capacity to meet rising…
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Dodge® Industrial’s Erik te. Riele selected for Leadership Greenville program
September 22, 2025
Erik te. Riele, Global Product Manager for Tigear® at Dodge Industrial, was accepted as a member of Leadership Greenville’s 52nd class. The Greenville Chamber’s flagship leadership program helps develop informed,…
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Endeavor announces food-focused fall Collaborators & Cocktails events featuring local, Insta-famous entrepreneurs
September 3, 2025
Greenville’s food-focused fall includes euphoria turning 20, Fall for Greenville, and Michelin’s unveiling of its first Red Guide to The American South. Naturally, Endeavor hopped on the band wagon. Endeavor…
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Ticket sales now live for Greenville Convention Center’s Holiday Fair benefiting Rotary Club of Greenville
September 3, 2025
Greenville Convention Center announced ticket sales are now live for Holiday Fair, a cherished tradition in the Upstate, bringing joy of the season to families, friends and holiday enthusiasts alike.…
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Oasis Animal Hospital & Emergency Center welcomes Dr. Jenna Kasperbauer
August 21, 2025
Oasis Animal Hospital & Emergency Center announced the addition of Dr. Jenna Kasperbauer, DVM, to its Emergency and Urgent Care team. With over a decade of veterinary experience and a…
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JDPR welcomes three promising communication professionals to its Executive Management Assistance Program
August 6, 2025
JDPR’s combination internship/mentor program has successfully fostered growth in hundreds of college students and young professionals over three decades. Industry-leading strategic marketing and communication agency JDPR proudly announces the addition…
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Unpacked Leadership Conference announces powerhouse 2025 speaker lineup
July 28, 2025
Global Core Strategies & Consulting, today announced the speaker lineup for the 2025 Unpacked Leadership Conference, featuring Major General Patricia R. Wallace, Colonial Life CEO Tim Arnold, and other transformational…
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