New data reveals over 81,000 Greenville County households struggle to afford the basics
August 9, 2026
The United Way of Greenville County has released its latest ALICE report which found 35% of local households earn too little to cover essential costs, even as many work full…
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Educators and community volunteer honored during America 250! Tea Party
August 9, 2026
Guests from across South Carolina gathered August 1 for an America 250! Tea Party to commemorate two significant anniversaries. The first marked the 250th anniversary of the death of Revolutionary…
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Greenville Symphony single tickets now on sale for 2026-2027 “Common Ground” season
August 7, 2026
Single tickets are now on sale for the Greenville Symphony’s 2026-2027 “Common Ground” season. Tickets became available at 10:00 a.m. today for the Symphony’s Peace Concert Hall and Gunter Theatre…
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ReGenesis Health Care invites community to grand opening of new Business, Administration & Training Center
August 5, 2026
ReGenesis Health Care invites the community to celebrate the Grand Opening of its new Business, Administration & Training Center, a space designed to strengthen collaboration, support employee development, and create…
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Elevate Your Nonprofit: Apply for the FUEL for Good Grant
August 3, 2026
Need Marketing Help for Your Nonprofit? FUEL for Good Grant Applications Now Open Does your nonprofit need help with branding, marketing, or simply design? FUEL, Greenville’s premier brand-building agency, is…
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Four Upstate Women named Women of Distinction by Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands
July 29, 2026
Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands will honor four Spartanburg area women for their courage, confidence, and character. Since 2013, Boots & Pearls has recognized exceptional women from the Cherokee,…
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Introducing a new entrepreneur training from CommunityWorks
July 29, 2026
Introducing a brand-new, 10-week virtual entrepreneur development program from CommunityWorks, led by entrepreneur Ebony Sharonda. Participants will gain the tools and strategies needed to move beyond simply managing a business to intentionally leading…
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Power:Ed announces $1.3 million in grants to nearly 30 nonprofits
July 29, 2026The funding targets critical community needs, including job training, work-based learning for students, and scholarship opportunities. Power:Ed, the philanthropy arm of South Carolina Student Loan Corporation, announced today that it…
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Michelin North America President and CEO Matthew Cabe to lead United Way of Greenville County’s 2026 Community Campaign
July 29, 2026Cabe will lead the Upstate’s largest philanthropic campaign, mobilizing business leaders to fund more than $9 million in annual community investment. United Way of Greenville County (UWGC) announced Matthew…
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Shovels & Rope headline August concert at Greenville’s Hampton Station
July 29, 2026
First Things Foundation brings an evening of Georgian feasting and live music to the Upstate on Saturday, August 29, 2026. First Things Foundation announces Art of the Tamada: A Toast…
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Communities In Schools of South Carolina announces new Board to advance student success statewide
July 29, 2026
Communities In Schools of South Carolina (CISSC), the state’s leading nonprofit dedicated to surrounding students with the relationships and resources they need to succeed in school and in life, has…
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Five graduate from TGHA and First Steps homebased childcare program
July 28, 2026
The first cohort of a new program aimed to increase the homebased childcare providers graduated this week. The Greenville Housing Authority (TGHA), Greenville First Steps, SC Childcare Resource and Referral…
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The Shops at Greenridge unveils new public piano
July 27, 2026
The Shops at Greenridge unveiled its new public piano by Please Play Me Pianos on Saturday, July 25, adding a new interactive art and music experience to the shopping center.…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Molly Talbot-Metz, The Mary Black Foundation
July 27, 2026
The Who’s on the Move Entrepreneur Minute is an interview series exploring how South Carolina businesses and organizations are innovating to stay competitive in a rapidly changing world. Each episode features leaders…
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Leadership South Carolina announces Core Program Class of 2027
July 27, 2026Leadership South Carolina announced the members selected for its Core Program Class of 2027, a distinguished group of business, government, nonprofit, healthcare, education, and community leaders from across the state.…
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Duke Energy Foundation awards $20,000 grant to Spartanburg Community College Foundation to launch rural HVAC workforce pipeline in Union County
July 27, 2026
The Spartanburg Community College Foundation has received a $20,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to support the launch of a new high school HVAC training program and dual enrollment pathway in…
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South Carolina Bar Foundation awards $7.1 million in grants for fiscal year 2027
July 24, 2026
The South Carolina Bar Foundation has awarded grants to 50 law-related nonprofit organizations and programs totaling more than $7.1 million for Fiscal Year 2027, marking the largest allocation in the…
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TD SYNNEX Share the Magic kicks off Greenville season at Fluor Field
July 23, 2026
Day at the Drive opens the 2026 South Carolina calendar and marks the first appearance of the program’s inaugural President’s Choice Charity, the Meyer Center for Special Children. TD SYNNEX…
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Major Gifts Officer
July 23, 2026
Are you excited to make a real impact? At the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired SC (ABVI), we empower individuals who are blind or low vision to live…
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Greenville Symphony welcomes nine new board members, announces 2026-27 officers
July 22, 2026
The Greenville Symphony Orchestra will welcome nine new members to its Board of Directors and has named its officers for the 2026-27 season. All nine directors will begin their terms…
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Empowered To Win Global Golf Tournament unites local leaders to empower youth and build tomorrow’s workforce
July 22, 2026
Building winning leaders: Statewide golf tournament aims to expand career readiness, character development, and educational opportunities for students. Empowered To Win Global invites the community to step onto the green…
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Anne Perrin Flynn awarded South Carolina’s highest civilian honor with the Order of the Palmetto
July 22, 2026Anne Flynn, chair of the Noble Tree Foundation and immediate past-chair of the Spartanburg County Commission for Higher Education (USC Upstate), has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South…
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ABVI enhances Midlands and Upstate locations to include dedicated client space
July 20, 2026
Expanding capacity to empower more adults with vision loss across South Carolina The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI) announced a new physical location for its…
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Rebuild Upstate to host annual Wake Up With Rebuild events on August 21 and September 3, 2026
July 20, 2026
Rebuild Upstate, a local nonprofit dedicated to preserving safe and affordable housing for individuals and families in need, is hosting its annual breakfast events, titled Wake Up With Rebuild, on…
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United Way of Greenville County rallies community to support students with School Tools
July 19, 2026
For thousands of Greenville County students, the first day of school can bring more anxiety than excitement when families struggle to afford the supplies required for the classroom. Through its…
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Greenville Chamber Foundation awarded $250,000 grant to expand LaunchGVL program
July 16, 2026The Greenville Chamber Foundation has been awarded a $250,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation through the Carolina Career-Connected Learning Challenge to expand LaunchGVL, the partnership between the Greenville Chamber…
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A’ja Wilson honors her Girl Scout roots with special Nike Player Exclusive shoe
July 15, 2026
Spotlighting the Local Organization That Helped Shape a Champion Three-time WNBA champion, four-time MVP, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and Columbia native A’ja Wilson is shining a national spotlight on an…
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Pickens County celebrates new Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) graduating cohort
July 10, 2026United Way of Pickens County and Pickens County Emergency Management celebrated the graduation of a new Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT, cohort in Pickens County. Over the past several…
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New Girl Scouts of the USA report reveals the real story of girlhood beyond the headlines
July 10, 2026
The State of the Girl 2026 report draws on years of research to illuminate girls’ challenges, strengths and what they need to thrive. New findings from Girl Scouts of the…
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America 250! Event Marks Little-Known Anniversary of Declaration’s Signing
July 10, 2026
While Americans celebrate the Declaration of Independence every July 4th, few realize the historic document was not formally signed until August 2, 1776. To commemorate that milestone during America’s 250th…
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Greenville Literacy Association celebrates 25th Anniversary Book Sale and opens fall registration
July 9, 2026
Greenville Literacy Association (GLA) is launching an exciting season of opportunity with tickets now on sale for the 25th Annual Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale Kick-Off Party, presented by…
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Tri-County Technical College Foundation receives $8,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to support adult literacy
July 7, 2026
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded the Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) Foundation an $8,000 grant to support adult literacy. The funds contribute to a record‑setting, single‑day total of…
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Homes of Hope promotes Lloyd Jackson to Workforce Construction Manager
July 6, 2026
Homes of Hope announced the promotion of Lloyd Jackson to Workforce Construction Manager for its Men’s Workforce Development program. Since joining Homes of Hope in September 2023 as Men’s Workforce…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas serves up inaugural Pickleball Palooza
July 6, 2026
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of the Carolinas announced its inaugural Pickleball Palooza, a family-friendly community celebration benefiting local families served by the House. The event will take place on…
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United Way of Pickens County welcomes Adrienne O’Brien as Success Coach for Pathways at Work
July 1, 2026
United Way of Pickens County has hired Adrienne O’Brien as its full-time Success Coach for Pathways at Work, a new United Way program that embeds financial coaching and resource navigation…
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Disability Next Door SC: Celebrating Disability Pride Month
July 1, 2026
A campaign challenging stereotypes about people with disabilities so we are accepted and included in communities throughout South Carolina. The South Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council, in partnership with the…
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IMPH releases policy toolkit to strengthen food system policy, preserve farmland and improve access to nutritious food across the state
June 30, 2026
Columbia, S.C. — The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the SC Roadmap have released a new toolkit designed to help state leaders identify practical food…
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Homes of Hope celebrates the 346th and 347th graduates of its Men’s Workforce Development program
June 26, 2026
Homes of Hope celebrated another milestone in its mission to create economic mobility and generational change across South Carolina as two men graduated from the organization’s Men’s Workforce Development (MWD)…
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Take the 7th inning stretch at Upcountry History Museum with “Picturing America’s Pastime” Exhibit
June 26, 2026
“Take me out to the…Museum?” Yes, step into the 7th inning stretch with “Picturing America’s Pastime” and explore the grandeur of the early game through the vibrancy of today’s big-league…
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AARP commits $122,728 to strengthen nearly 12 communities across South Carolina
June 25, 2026
Grants aims to help residents of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move, and stay connected in their neighborhoods through innovative local projects AARP today announced 12…
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United Way of Greenville County awarded AARP Community Challenge grant to expand transportation access for older adults
June 25, 2026
No one should have to choose between their health and their ability to get to a doctor’s appointment. A new AARP Community Challenge grant awarded to United Way of Greenville…
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Greenville’s Challenges Inc. awarded grant from the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE)
June 25, 2026
The Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) has awarded a grant to Challenges Inc. in Greenville as part of its latest round of funding to support community-based organizations working on the front lines of the…
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Fred Caldwell elected to serve as President of the South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association
June 24, 2026
H. Fred Caldwell, Jr. of Fred Caldwell Chevrolet, located in Clover, SC, has been elected President of the South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association (SCADA) for the 2026-2027 term. He was…
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Clemson University Foundation welcomes two new members to Board of Directors
June 22, 2026
The Clemson University Foundation (CUF) has appointed two accomplished alumni and business leaders to its Board of Directors. Chalmers Carr III of Ridge Spring, South Carolina, and Eric J. Miller…
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Together SC welcomes Dr. Heidi Blossom as Learning Programs & Events Manager
June 22, 2026
Together SC announced that Dr. Heidi Blossom has joined the organization as its new Learning Programs & Events Manager, where she will lead the planning and implementation of learning experiences…
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Greenville artist advances to quarterfinals of international art competition with paintings inspired by her son’s rare genetic condition
June 19, 2026Greenville artist and mother Nicole Shannon has advanced to the quarterfinals of The People’s Artist, an international art competition presented by Johnny Depp in support of The Art of Elysium,…
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Caroline Robertson receives Order of the Palmetto
June 18, 2026
Greer Relief executive director receives South Carolina’s highest civilian honor Community leaders, partners and supporters gathered June 17 at the Historic Greer Depot to honor Caroline Robertson, executive director of…
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WesCo Brew & Bowl opens June 26 in Cayce, bringing 44,000 sq. ft. of bowling, dining and entertainment to the Midlands
June 17, 2026
$13.2 million investment transforms former Piggly Wiggly into Midlands’ premier entertainment venue, with grand opening events June 26–28 CAYCE, S.C. — Midlands residents are invited to experience the excitement at…
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Conservation Bank Board selects David Jones to lead agency
June 15, 2026
The South Carolina Conservation Bank announced that the Board has selected David Jones as the agency’s next executive director. His appointment is pending confirmation by the South Carolina Senate. Jones…
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New Peanuts exhibit at Upcountry History Museum explores origins of beloved Franklin character
June 11, 2026On July 31, 1968, Charlie Brown made a new friend, and the Peanuts comic strip made history as that new friend, Franklin, became the first Black character in this popular…
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