State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Recognizes Amanda Hannah of Dixie High School as Educator of the Month
February 27, 2026
Abbeville accountant-turned-teacher shares her love of numbers and business to equip students for life COLUMBIA, S.C. (February 27, 2026) – South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Amanda ‘Mandy’ Hannah…
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Greenville Together releases 2025 Impact Report, exceeds housing goal
February 26, 2026
One year ago, Greenville Together set a bold goal: move 80 households from homelessness into permanent housing. Today, the initiative released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting what happens when a community decides…
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SC NEXUS and SCRA announce Entrepreneurship and Innovation Exchange project launch
February 26, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Commerce’s SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS) division, in partnership with the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA), announced the official launch of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Exchange (eiX),…
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Blink Book Review: “The Concise Guide to South Carolina Government” by Vincent Sheheen
February 26, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell As a self proclaimed “policy nerd,” I was excited to receive “The Concise Guide to SC State Government” by Vincent Sheheen as a Christmas gift.…
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Spartanburg Water provides ongoing support to the Watershed Ecology Center
February 26, 2026
Grant will help Center continue providing education for more than 20,000 local students The USC Upstate Watershed Ecology Center (WEC) was recently awarded a $14,000 grant by Spartanburg Water to help continue its mission of encouraging community watershed awareness. Spartanburg Water presented WEC with a check for the grant in January, which represented equal contributions from…
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Project Spero already meets draft S. 867 standards and commits to comply with any final law without grandfather protections
February 26, 2026TigerDC Pledges Full Alignment with Current and Future State Data Center Regulations Leadership behind Project Spero confirms that the facility is already designed and engineered to meet or exceed the…
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GSP recognized as Best Small Airport in North America by customers in 2025
February 26, 2026
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport has once again been recognized among the best airports in North America, earning five honors in the Airport Council International Airport Service Quality awards. The recognition reflects…
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Bon Secours announces the opening of a new freestanding emergency department
February 26, 2026
New Facility Expands Health Care Access in Five Forks Area Bon Secours St. Francis Health System is opening its newest care site in Five Forks. Located at 2814 Woodruff Road,…
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Breeze Airways expands at GSP with two new routes
February 26, 2026
Breeze Airways is expanding at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) with the addition of two new routes to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL). With this announcement, GSP now offers…
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Greenville Chamber announces team promotions
February 26, 2026
The Greenville Chamber announce the promotions of Jennifer Powell to Director of Executive and Administrative Services, Brittney Kessler to Director of Economic Competitiveness Initiatives and Greg Dietz to Senior Investor…
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Mischief Along The Augusta Highway
February 26, 2026
By Tom Poland A restless boy grew up in the midst of forests and pastures. Outside of biking, reading, and exploring woods, the Augusta Highway entertained me. If Rambling…
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Colliers promotes Drake Scott to Senior Brokerage Associate in Spartanburg
February 25, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Drake Scott has been promoted to Senior Brokerage Associate. Scott is based in Colliers’ Spartanburg office and specializes in industrial and flex properties, representing…
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Colliers facilitates the investment sale of a medical office building in Easley
February 25, 2026
John Folsom, Matthew Pollard and Macy Scoggins of Colliers | South Carolina represented Radar Doctors LLC in the sale of 832 Powdersville Road to Chass Holdings LLC. This approximately 3,400-square-foot…
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TD Bank offers small business owners in Greenville’s thriving market four key tips for finding the right banking partner
February 25, 2026
Greenville has earned a well-deserved reputation as one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing and most entrepreneurial cities, creating both tremendous opportunity and intensifying challenges for local small businesses — from rising…
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe to open at Aston’s Verdae Village
February 25, 2026
National fast-casual brand bringing fresh smoothies and food to growing Greenville retail destination Aston announced that Tropical Smoothie Cafe will open a new location at Verdae Village, bringing its signature…
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Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day 2026 takes place at the State House
February 25, 2026
More than 30 young women in elementary, middle and high school from across South Carolina gathered Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the South Carolina State House for Introduce a Girl to…
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United Way of Pickens County recognizes educators at Pickens County school board meeting
February 25, 2026
United Way of Pickens County recognized a group of outstanding educators during the February 23 meeting of the School District of Pickens County Board of Trustees. The educators were honored…
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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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17th Annual Women’s Empowerment Conference
February 25, 2026The Women’s Empowerment Conference has partnered with AnMed Health, Tim Drummond State Farm Agency, and Foothills Community Health Care to host the 17th Annual Women’s Empowerment Conference. All women are…
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Greenville Tech Foundation adds three industry leaders to board of directors
February 25, 2026The Greenville Tech Foundation, the philanthropic partner of Greenville Technical College, has appointed Brandon Scott, Jarrell Hall, and Hunter Gibson to its board of directors, adding senior leaders from key…
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Habitat Greenville’s Credit Union Build starts on Sturtevant
February 25, 2026
Representatives and volunteers from 11 local credit unions gathered on Sturtevant Street to raise a wall, but more importantly uplift a family on their path to homeownership. “This is the…
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IMPH launches Foundations for Success Taskforce
February 25, 2026
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), an independent, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform policy to improve health and health care in South Carolina, is launching…
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SeamonWhiteside welcomes six new shareholders, reinforcing growth and leadership across the Carolinas
February 25, 2026
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, announced the elevation of six key leaders to shareholder, a strategic expansion of the firm’s ownership as it…
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Blue Granite Water Company announces regional leadership appointments in the Upstate and Rock Hill
February 25, 2026
Danny Smith Named Area Manager for Anderson and Simpsonville, Mike Davis Promoted to Director of Operations Blue Granite Water Company announced key leadership appointments that reinforce its commitment to improving…
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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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SCAA Conference brings together aviation professionals to focus on the business of aviation
February 24, 2026
More than 300 aviation professionals, airport leaders, and business partners gathered at the Myrtle Beach Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes Feb. 11-13, 2026, for the annual South…
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Over 120 products to compete in Manufacturing Madness: The Coolest Thing Made in SC
February 24, 2026
Popular Round Voting Now Open South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC) announced popular round voting is now open for the more than 120 South Carolina-made products nominated for the 5th…
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Carolina Ballet Theatre steps into a new era as Ballet Greenville
February 24, 2026
After more than five decades of artistic excellence, Carolina Ballet Theatre proudly celebrates a bold new chapter as Ballet Greenville. This evolution marks a moment of pride, momentum, and clarity,…
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Walker Golf Course ranked No. 2 nationally by Golfers’ Choice 2026
February 24, 2026
Latest ranking is based on user reviews Clemson University’s Walker Golf Course has been named the No. 2 collegiate golf course in the country. The list, compiled by Golfers’ Choice,…
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Clemson chemists create new dual-conductive materials that could help advance lithium-ion battery technology
February 24, 2026
The discovery could improve performance, safety and longevity of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, putting College of Science researchers at the forefront of the field. A group of Clemson University chemists, led…
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Spartanburg Water provides grant support to Play.Advocate.Live Well. (PAL)
February 24, 2026
Grant will help fund a new Junior PAL Program focused on watershed ecology education Play.Advocate.Live Well. (PAL) was recently awarded a grant for $8,000 by Spartanburg Water to assist with PAL’s plan to enhance the Daniel Morgan Trail System, encouraging the community to use…
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SC Senate advances bill cutting property taxes for seniors. Income taxes are up next
February 24, 2026
Published courtesy of the SC Daily Gazette By Skylar Laird Seniors could get bigger property tax breaks based on how long they’ve lived in South Carolina under a bill the…
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Greenville Triumph adjusts stadium opening to June 3 following back-to-back winter storms’ impact on operational readiness
February 24, 2026
Following a comprehensive assessment, Greenville Triumph announces that the highly anticipated opening match at GE Vernova Park at BridgeWay Station will take place on Wednesday, June 3, rather than the…
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DP3 Architects celebrates groundbreaking of the Peoples Bank in Pendleton, South Carolina
February 23, 2026
DP3 Architects joined The Peoples Bank and community leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Peoples Bank building in Pendleton, SC, marking another significant investment in the growth of…
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CarolinaPower welcomes Logan Warmoth as business developer
February 23, 2026
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned, regional electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, has added Logan Warmoth to its Business Development team. Warmoth’s primary focus will be on identifying new…
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Angela Gravley joins Wagner Wealth Management
February 23, 2026
Angela Gravley has joined the Wagner Wealth Management team as Director of Accounting. Gravley joined the Wagner Wealth Management team in 2026 with over twenty years of experience in specialized…
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Understanding the risks of misusing prescription drugs
February 23, 2026
Prescription medications play an important role in treating pain, anxiety and other health conditions when used exactly as directed. However, misusing prescription drugs can quickly lead to dependence, overdose or…
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Lean consulting provided by Carolina Handling delivers transformative results at The Salvation Army Food Pantry in Greenville
February 19, 2026
Carolina Handling’s Continuous Improvement Department has demonstrated how lean consulting can deliver measurable operational improvements across any facility through a recent transformation at The Salvation Army of Greenville, Pickens and…
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SC Senate votes to keep college NIL payments a secret
February 19, 2026
Courtesy of the South Carolina Daily Gazette By Jessica Holdman South Carolina legislators will allow public colleges to continue concealing what they pay college athletes featured in university sports…
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Carnes Crossroads named National Community of the Year
February 19, 2026
The highest national honor in residential homebuilding landed in Goose Creek, South Carolina. On February 17, 2026, the National Association of Homebuilders named Carnes Crossroads as both Residential Community of…
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TD SYNNEX Leaders Recognized as 2026 CRN® Channel Chiefs
February 19, 2026
TD SYNNEX (NYSE:SNX), a leading global distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem, announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named 19 TD SYNNEX leaders to…
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Upstate Forever announces 2,100+ recently conserved acres
February 19, 2026In the final months of 2025, local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever worked with landowners and partners to close on more than 2,100 additional acres of conservation easements across seven counties: Anderson,…
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PSTA statement on educator salaries in Ways and Means budget
February 19, 2026
The Palmetto State Teachers Association strongly supports the recommended increase to educator salaries contained in the General Appropriations Act language released today by the House Ways and Means Committee. The…
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The Ghosts Of Winter
February 18, 2026
By Tom Poland Fall in full tumble gives us a kind of X-ray vision. We see that a leafless land is a lovely land, a surprising land. We see what…
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Lander’s Give Day sets new fundraising record, surpassing $108,000
February 18, 2026
Lander University’s annual Give Day set a new milestone, raising more than $108,000 and marking the most successful Give Day in the University’s history. The record-breaking total reflects strong participation…
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SC Humanities announces Ask Me Anything State Tour
February 18, 2026
Statewide series introduces new Executive Director and invites public dialogue across all seven congressional districts. South Carolina Humanities announces the launch of its new statewide public engagement initiative, SC Humanities…
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Will Schenk named Director of Research | South Carolina at Colliers
February 18, 2026
Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – Colliers announced the promotion of Will Schenk to Director of Research | South Carolina, recognizing his leadership in delivering data-driven insights and market intelligence across the state.…
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2026 SC Nonprofit Summit: Woven Together
February 18, 2026
The 2026 SC Nonprofit Summit, one of the largest gatherings of nonprofit, philanthropic, and community leaders in the southeast, will be held in Greenville, March 9-11, 2026. The Summit is…
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10X Digital and Student Housing Insight announce strategic partnership to support growth of student housing operators
February 18, 2026
10X Digital, a full-service digital marketing agency with deep experience in the student housing sector, announced a strategic partnership with Student Housing Insight (SHI), a leading media, events and business…
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SC Digital Resource Alliance (SCDRA) announces statewide expansion and new executive committee
February 18, 2026
More South Carolinians will soon gain access to affordable broadband, devices, and digital skills training as the SC Digital Resource Alliance (SCDRA), led by backbone agency Palmetto Goodwill, expands its…
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