Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta presented by Lunazul returns May 4 for its 9th year of flavor, fun &; fiesta vibes
April 25, 2025
Greenville, SC – Get ready to party, Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta presented by Lunazul Tequila is back for its ninth year on Sunday, May 4, 2025, and it’s bigger, bolder,…
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Former Clemson place kickers launch PK Capital and PK Legacy Builders
April 24, 2025
Christian Groomes and Greg Huegel bring championship values, private lending experience, and commercial construction prowess Clemson University football teammates Christian Groomes and Greg Huegel announced the launch of their two…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes William “Ed” Humphrey of Lancaster High School as Educator of the Month
April 24, 2025
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized William “Ed” Humphrey of Lancaster High School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for April. “As…
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Reedy Property Group welcomes David Rosenberg as Vice President of Strategy
April 24, 2025
Reedy Property Group, a leading real estate and property management firm, announced the appointment of David Rosenberg as Vice President of Strategy. With more than two decades of experience in…
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Nature’s Fierce Defiance
April 23, 2025
By Tom Poland For seven years I only read Russian writers, Boris Pasternak, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Leo Tolstoy, and my favorite, Alexander Ilyich Solzhenitsyn. Solzhenitsyn wrote of life under Stalin.…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Sharon Tchonev, Varna International
April 23, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Ben Clauss and Craigen Schoen named to Forbes’ 2025 list of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
April 23, 2025
Two local Raymond James-affiliated financial advisors, Ben Clauss, CFA®, and Craigen Schoen, CFP®, were recently named to the 2025 Forbes list of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors. “It’s a pleasure to once…
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BASF in South Carolina participates in the iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival
April 23, 2025
BASF sites in South Carolina have joined together to sponsor and volunteer at the iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival, providing children of all ages an opportunity to learn about chemistry through…
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Duke Energy marks Earth Month in South Carolina with $375,000 in grants to fight trash, promote tree planting, sustain trail access
April 23, 2025
Throughout the month of April, Duke Energy is highlighting the importance of sustainability of our state’s natural assets with $375,000 in grants to organizations that manage and provide support to…
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Bon Secours St. Francis launches comprehensive breast program
April 23, 2025
Bon Secours St. Francis launched a new, comprehensive breast program, designed to bring together state-of-the-art technology, multidisciplinary experience, and a patient-centered approach to enhance breast health and cancer care in…
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Johnson & Wales University expands access to free tuition initiative for eligible undergraduate students in more states
April 23, 2025
Students from all of New England, North Carolina and South Carolina can now have up to 100 percent of tuition covered by The JWU Pledge CHARLOTTE, NC — Johnson &…
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Kopis honors two leaders named to Upstate’s most promising young professionals lists
April 22, 2025
Kopis, a Greenville-based tech firm specializing in custom software development, enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions and business intelligence services, proudly announces that two of its leaders were recently recognized for…
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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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Southern First reports first quarter 2025 results
April 22, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. “We are pleased to report our…
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Pelham Crossing reaches full capacity with Novatech as newest tenant
April 21, 2025
Pelham Crossing, a Class A light industrial and flex office park located in Greer, South Carolina, has reached full occupancy after a lease of ±6,500 square feet of space to…
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3-time Academy of Country Music Award Winner, Cole Swindell, to headline concert at Fifth Third Park in Spartanburg – June 5
April 21, 2025
Kickoff BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX Country music fans in the Upstate are in for a treat this summer as Cole Swindell, the 3-time Academy of Country Music…
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Greenville Jewish Film Festival showing No Name Restaurant this weekend
April 21, 2025
The next Pop-Up Movie from the Greenville Jewish Film Festival is a compelling story of religious tolerance set against the backdrop of a desert survival movie. No Name Restaurant is…
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NHE to manage The View at Crow Creek
April 21, 2025
CALABASH, NC – One of the Southeast’s premier property management companies, NHE, Inc, will be in charge of creating a sense of community for the residents at The View at…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio commemorates the 10-year anniversary of Mother Emanuel AME tragedy
April 21, 2025
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will honor the 10-year anniversary of the 2015 tragedy at Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Charleston through a series of…
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BeLoved’s Rev. Amy Cantrell to speak at Converse Founder’s Day Celebration
April 18, 2025
Spartanburg native, Converse graduate, and nationally-known philanthropist Rev. Amy Cantrell ’94 will be the 2025 Founder’s Day keynote speaker at Converse University on Friday, April 25. This annual celebration bridges…
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SCETV to livestream and broadcast the South Carolina Senate hearing on the question of causes for removal of the South Carolina State Treasurer
April 18, 2025
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) will livestream and broadcast a South Carolina Senate hearing on April 21 at 12 p.m. The hearing will focus on the question of causes for removal…
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TGHA and United Housing Connections join together for Church Street Place
April 18, 2025
Qualified residents are moving into United Housing Connection’s Church Street Place thanks to partial funding secured by The Greenville Housing Authority (TGHA). The TGHA secured 27 Project-Based Vouchers to be…
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South Carolinians to shine “Two Lights for Tomorrow” on April 18
April 18, 2025
South Carolina will participate in “Two Lights for Tomorrow” on the night of Friday, April 18, a nationwide commemoration of the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s legendary midnight ride and…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation hosts Bingo Bash on May 4
April 18, 2025
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on creating and supporting visionary programs for individuals with disabilities, is hosting Bingo Bash, a free event at Magnetic South Brewery on May…
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Wyche expands corporate practice with the return of Eric Graben and Brittany Arsiniega and the addition of Ben Murray
April 17, 2025
Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with offices across South Carolina, announced the return of veteran corporate attorneys Eric Graben and Brittany Arsiniega to the firm. After gaining additional experience…
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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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Herring spawn likely to play big role in Whataburger Bassmaster Elite at Lake Hartwell
April 17, 2025
ANDERSON, S.C. — Some might sit and stare, others might run and gun. That’s spring in South Carolina, and it’s what Tyler Campbell expects for the Whataburger Bassmaster Elite at Lake Hartwell. Competition…
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SC Cancer Alliance announces new Chief Executive Officer Nicole Echols
April 17, 2025
The South Carolina Cancer Alliance announced the appointment of Nicole Echols as its new Chief Executive Officer. Echols brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit leadership and stakeholder engagement. Most…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
April 17, 2025
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state in Q1…
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Bon Secours Palmetto Pulmonary launches new program to help combat and treat lung cancer
April 17, 2025
South Carolina’s lung cancer rate is higher than the national average. Bon Secours knows early detection and effective management of the condition are paramount in helping patients prevent and survive…
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood announces firmwide leadership promotions
April 17, 2025
Architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) recently announced promotions of key individuals to firmwide leadership roles. Galen Thackston has been named president of GMC subsidiary Headwaters; Chris Engel…
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A Southern Rock Connection
April 16, 2025
By Tom Poland Back roads took me past pecan groves and cotton fields and eventually to Charlane Woodlands, Chuck and Rose Lane Leavell’s home/tree farm. That evening Chuck and…
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Bee-friendly blooms and spring wisdom take root at DAR garden talk
April 16, 2025
GREENWOOD, S.C. — As spring unfolds across the South and a haze of pollen lingers in the air, settling on cars and porches, one local gardening expert sees more than…
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Carolina Handling pledges support, donation to Habitat Greenville
April 16, 2025
One of the Southeast’s leading integrated material handling solutions providers, Carolina Handling donated $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Greenville today and pledged to do a build day this October.…
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CAMS Sydney Jones promoted to Vice President of Marketing
April 15, 2025
CAMS (Community Association Management Services) is thrilled to share that Sydney Jones has been named Vice President of Marketing. She was previously the Director of Marketing. Jones has been with…
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Fine Arts Center’s 50th Anniversary Celebration stuns at the Peace Center
April 15, 2025
The Fine Arts Center’s 50th Anniversary Celebration took center stage at the Peace Concert Hall on April 10, 2025, delivering a moving tribute to five decades of excellence in pre-professional…
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Southern First Founder & CEO Art Seaver awarded Order of the Palmetto
April 15, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced its Founder and CEO Art Seaver was awarded the Order of the Palmetto, the highest civilian honor…
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Spartanburg Water to build nature trail at Lake Blalock Park
April 14, 2025
Devastation caused by Hurricane Helene offers unique opportunity to improve park for visitors What do you do when Hurricane Helene gives you numerous lemons in the form of thousands of…
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We Are Sharing Hope SC celebrates National Blue & Green Day honoring donor families and transplant recipients
April 14, 2025
We Are Sharing Hope SC, South Carolina’s nonprofit, federally-designated organ, eye and tissue recovery program, in partnership with Donate Life South Carolina (DLSC) gathered with donor families and transplant recipients…
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SC Public Radio expands Rapp on Jazz to a permanent daily segment celebrating jazz music
April 14, 2025
SC Public Radio has announced that Rapp on Jazz, originally introduced as a special limited series airing each April during National Jazz Appreciation Month, is now a permanent fixture on the…
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The Rock It! Co. redesigns website, refreshes brand for Lawson Chiropractic Wellness
April 14, 2025
One of the region’s premier chiropractic offices got a brand refresh and updated website thanks to the work of The Rock It! Co. Lawson Chiropractic Wellness Center has been serving…
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Cameo Joseph-McCollum named 2025 Compleat Lawyer Award recipient by the University of South Carolina
April 14, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Cameo Joseph-McCollum has been named a recipient of a 2025 Compleat Lawyer Award. The Compleat Lawyer Awards, established in 1992 by the University of…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS ranked No. 1 real estate brokerage in South Carolina
April 14, 2025
Upstate company earns the state’s top spot for volume and transaction sides. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that the company has been recognized as the No. 1…
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Bon Secours becomes 1st & only accredited Geriatric Emergency Department in Upstate SC
April 14, 2025
Bon Secours announced it has earned accreditation as a bronze level Geriatric Emergency Department (GED) from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), making it the first and only accredited…
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Intelisys recognized as Wireline Business Agent of the Year in 2024 Verizon Partner Network Recognition Program
April 11, 2025
Intelisys celebrated for commitment to excellence and innovation Intelisys, a ScanSource company, and a leading provider of technology services and solutions, has been recognized as 2024 Wireline Business Agent of…
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Caledonia Golf & Fish Club ranked No. 4 public course in America by USA TODAY
April 10, 2025
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club, one of the Myrtle Beach golf scene’s crown jewels, has been ranked the No. 4 public golf course in America in the 2025 USA TODAY…
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Southern First promotes Wes Wilbanks to Chief Credit Officer
April 10, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the promotion of Wes Wilbanks to Chief Credit Officer and Executive Vice President. Wilbanks joined the Southern First team…
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Countybank’s Jordan Payne promoted to SBA Business Development Manager
April 10, 2025
Countybank announced the promotion of Jordan Payne, Vice President, to SBA Business Development Manager. Payne joined Countybank in 2021 as a lender in the bank’s Small Business Administration (SBA) Department,…
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We Never Met
April 10, 2025
By Tom Poland I wish we had. I traded letters with a writer who lived alone in the remote reaches of Alaska, the Land of the Midnight Sun. Poet…
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SCbio’s life sciences accelerator, SCbioDrive, announces Spring 2025 cohort of oncology and neuroscience startups
April 10, 2025
Six emerging life science startups from South Carolina to Ireland to receive guidance, mentoring and business-focused curriculum modules taught by industry experts, including Deloitte, Eli Lilly, Inspire Agency, Maynard Nexsen,…
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