Upcountry Fiber Foundation gives $15,000 to local Upstate non-profits
July 28, 2025
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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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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Homes of Hope celebrates Grand Opening of Lakeview at Berea with Community Leaders and Over 120 Guests
July 28, 2025
New development brings 40 affordable rental and homeownership opportunities to Greenville County Homes of Hope welcomed more than 120 guests this morning to celebrate the grand opening of Lakeview at…
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World Finance sponsors ramp build to support Rebuild Upstate
July 24, 2025
Volunteers from World Finance, a loan, taxes, and motor club located in Greenville, SC, recently came together to build a new deck for a local homeowner. Rebuild Upstate, a local…
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FUEL selects Lead Academy as 2H25 grant recipient
July 22, 2025
FUEL – a Greenville, S.C.-based brand-building agency – announced today that it has selected Lead Academy Public Charter School as the FUEL for Good Grant recipient for 2H 2025. Lead…
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Food Bank of Greenwood County announces name change and rebranding initiative to reflect growth and expanded missionÂ
July 21, 2025
The Food Bank of Greenwood County has officially rebranded, revealing a new name, logo, and tagline that reflect the organization’s growth and deepened commitment to the entire Lakelands region. Now…
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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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Theresa Singletary named new VOAD Coordinator for United Way of Pickens County
July 16, 2025
United Way of Pickens County announced that Theresa Singletary has joined its team as the new VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) Coordinator. As the VOAD Coordinator, Singletary will facilitate…
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Homes of Hope to host ribbon cutting for new affordable housing development in Berea
July 16, 2025
40 new single-family homes offer rental and homeownership opportunities in Greenville County Homes of Hope announced the grand opening of Lakeview at Berea, a new affordable housing community located at…
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Inaugural Camp Summer Smiles creates magic for children
July 16, 2025
Fifty young people with disabilities and their siblings enjoyed a summer camp experience – many for the first time – in July 2025 thanks to a pilot project between Limitless…
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Everything Outdoor Fest lands $30,000 grant from Yamaha
July 9, 2025
Donation supports EOF as a part of ongoing effort to encourage safe, responsible riding and sustainable, open riding areas in the Upstate Everything Outdoor Fest (EOF) has received a Yamaha Outdoor…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond encourages wise charitable giving following Texas flooding disaster
July 9, 2025
Today, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond urged donors to give wisely to charitable causes following last weekend’s flooding disaster in Kerr County, Texas. “The families devastated by the…
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Sturm elected South Carolina Bankers Association Chairman
July 9, 2025
H. Richard Sturm, regional president of the Carolina’s for Ameris Bank, Mt. Pleasant, SC, has been elected Chairman of the South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA). He was elected by a…
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Upstate Forever, landowners protect more than 170 acres of forests and critical waterways in Oconee County
July 8, 2025
Local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever and private landowners recently worked together to finalize conservation easements on two properties in Oconee County. The conservation of these properties, known as Oconee Station…
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2025 Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate grants
July 7, 2025
Ten at the Top and Hughes Investments are excited to launch the 12th annual Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate Vibrancy Grants. Since 2013, the program has funded over 35 vibrancy initiatives…
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Helen Munnerlyn awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor
July 3, 2025
Helen Munnerlyn, the outgoing executive director of Leadership South Carolina, has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor. Munnerlyn is retiring after two decades leading…
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‘Man Up’ Event empowers men to prioritize health
July 1, 2025
ReGenesis Health Care proudly hosted its 3rd Annual Man Up: Manage Your Health event at the CC Woodson Community Center in Spartanburg, SC, bringing together a diverse group of men…
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Upstate International Executive Director Traci Frese to step down after a decade of service
July 1, 2025
After ten years of dedicated leadership, the Executive Director of Upstate International has announced plans to step down from the role. The transition marks the close of a decade defined…
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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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Project 100 to awards funding for childcare facilities across Spartanburg County
July 1, 2025Five childcare providers across Spartanburg County will receive funding thanks to an innovative pilot led by OneSpartanburg, Inc., Power Up Spartanburg, the Mary Black Foundation, Spartanburg County First Steps, and…
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We Are Sharing Hope makes incredible strides in tissue donation
July 1, 2025
LifeNet Health recognizes Sharing Hope SC with prestigious award We are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC), South Carolina’s federally designated Organ Procurement Organization (OPO), has been recognized by LifeNet Health for…
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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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Entries are now open for the South Carolina State Fair’s 2025 competitive exhibits
July 1, 2025
The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for its annual competitive exhibits, which will be on display Oct. 8-19, 2025 during the S.C. State Fair. Exhibitors from across…
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SCETV to host interactive career and safety event for children in partnership with SC First Steps
June 30, 2025
South Carolina ETV (SCETV), in partnership with SC First Steps, will host Safety Town, an interactive and educational experience provided by SC Career Kids, on June 28, from 10 a.m.…
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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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Literacy SC adds new expertise to Board as program grows regionally
June 25, 2025Literacy SC welcomed five new members to its Board of Directors this spring, bringing fresh energy and a wider range of expertise at a time of rapid organizational growth. With…
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2025 Upstate Heart Ball unites community to create a world of longer, healthier lives
June 25, 2025
American Heart Association annual event raises support to fight heart disease and stroke in the Upstate Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., and new published…
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Greenville Literacy Association announces dates for 2025 Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale
June 25, 2025
The Greenville Literacy Association (GLA) will host its 24th annual Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale at McAlister Square on Saturday, August 9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, August 10,…
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Palmetto Nuclear Coalition launches to advance South Carolina’s energy and economic future
June 24, 2025
DC BLOX, Milliken & Company, Google, and Nucor unite to support growth of nuclear energy across South Carolina. South Carolina’s top business and civic leaders have launched the Palmetto Nuclear…
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McBee Avenue Wealth Advisors sponsors ramp build to support Rebuild Upstate
June 23, 2025
Volunteers from McBee Avenue Wealth Advisors, a Northwestern Mutual Private Client Group located in Greenville, SC, recently came together to build a new deck and ramp for a local, homeowner…
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SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation receives $50,000 grant to expand STEM programs across SC
June 19, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation (GSSMF) has received a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation. Funding will provide greater accessibility…
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Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization announces 2025 judges’ panels
June 17, 2025
The Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization has announced the panelists tasked with selecting the next Miss South Carolina and Miss South Carolina’s Teen. The 2025 competition, taking place in Columbia…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation gives seven Community Innovation Grants to support individuals with disabilities
June 17, 2025
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, recently awarded seven Community Innovations Grants to Upstate non-profits. The…
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Impact Justice receives $97,000 grant from Power:Ed to support SC prison system’s first vertical farm job training program at Camille Graham
June 9, 2025
National nonprofit organization Impact Justice (IJ) was awarded a $97,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support Growing Justice, a pilot program in partnership with…
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New affordable housing community opens in Overbrook
June 4, 2025
Today’s grand opening of the Riley at Overbrook Apartments marked an exciting milestone in local efforts to increase and enhance the number of affordable housing options available to Greenville residents.…
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Newest exhibition at Upcountry History Museum assembles display of Avengers originals
June 4, 2025
Traverse the Marvel Universe through a unique experience that explores the fourth installment of the Avengers saga in “Avengers: Endgame – The Exhibition,” a first-of-its-kind showcase opening at the Upcountry…
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PalmettoPride’s inaugural SC Sweep removes 160,000+ pounds of trash statewide
June 4, 2025
The statewide campaign encouraged SC residents to pick up litter and keep South Carolina beautiful PalmettoPride, South Carolina’s anti-litter organization, concluded its inaugural SC Sweep campaign in early May. The…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Gala raises over $250,000 to support Thrive25 Initiative
June 2, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities celebrated 25 years of transformative arts education at its milestone 25th Anniversary Gala, held Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the…
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AnMed Foundation receives $52,000 grant from Power:Ed to strengthen and diversify medical workforce talent
May 28, 2025
The AnMed Foundation has been awarded a $52,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support the Upstate’s Pre-Med Bootcamp program. Twenty-four college upper classmen recently…
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IMPH releases report on expiration of Affordable Care Act Tax Credits
May 28, 2025
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform policy to improve health and health care in South Carolina, has released…
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Phillis Wheatley Community Center names new Executive Director
May 23, 2025
The Phillis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC) announced the appointment of Mae D. Jones, PhD, MBA, FLMI as its new executive director. Jones brings a distinguished background in nonprofit leadership, operations,…
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance names Annekathrin Mueller Woman of the Year
May 22, 2025Annekathrin Mueller, vice president, commercial plant manager at Bosch in Charleston, has been named the 2025 South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) Woman of the Year. The award was presented at…
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Voter survey points to strong support for local investment in green Space
May 20, 2025
The Community Foundation of Greenville (CFG) and the Greenville County Historic and Natural Resources Trust (the Trust) released findings from a public opinion survey regarding issues of importance to local…
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Caine Halter Family YMCA honors legacy families with ceremonial ribbon cutting
May 20, 2025As part of the YMCA of Greenville’s recreational capital improvements at its oldest family branch in Greenville County, the Caine Halter Family YMCA hosted a ceremonial ribbon cutting to celebrate…
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FUEL accepting applications for 2H25 nonprofit grant program
May 16, 2025
FUEL, a Greenville, S.C.-based branding and marketing agency, is accepting applications until June 13, 2025, for its FUEL for Good Grant program for the first half of 2025. As part…
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Medicinal Whiskey Charity raises $150,000 for upstate charities
May 15, 2025
Medicinal Whiskey Charity, an organization founded by local bourbon enthusiasts to help fight childhood illness, raised $150,000 at their Kentucky Derby Party event on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 to benefit…
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South Carolina Manufacturing Leadership Program celebrates 2025 graduates at Governor’s Mansion
May 15, 2025The South Carolina Manufacturing Leadership Program (SCMLP) graduated a new cohort of the next generation of business and manufacturing leaders during a ceremony at the governor’s mansion on May 14,…
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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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Community leaders come together to start Habitat CEO Build
May 14, 2025
The 13th Habitat Greenville CEO Build started Wednesday morning with a ceremonial wall-raising and a simple request. More community and business leaders are needed to come together to help create…
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Rebuild Upstate receives $100,000 grant from Greenville Women Giving to support critical home repairs
May 14, 2025
Rebuild Upstate, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving affordable housing through home repairs, has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Greenville Women Giving. The generous two-year investment will help provide…
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