Indie Craft Parade announces presenting sponsor for 2026
August 21, 2026
The 17th Annual Indie Craft Parade presented by Bonnie Christine’s Artisan Educator will be held September 11-13, 2026 at the historic Judson Mill. Indie Craft Parade was created for Greenville,…
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ScanSource to acquire MicroAge, a leading IT solutions integrator
August 20, 2026
Adds higher-margin capabilities and expands ScanSource’s reach in strategic growth technologies, including cloud, cybersecurity, data center, and AI ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading technology distributor uniquely positioned to address…
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BMW Group completes $1.7 billion U.S. investment and premieres all new BMW X5 at ‘Home of X’ event in Spartanburg
August 20, 2026At the end of June 2026, BMW Group announced that it had completed its $1.7 billion investment in South Carolina, finishing the expansion of BMW Manufacturing’s Plant Spartanburg and construction…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers®
August 20, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide, has selected 33 attorneys in the Greenville office for inclusion in The 2027 Best Lawyers in America®, including three…
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Rotary Club of Greenville launches Kringle Holiday Countdown raffle calendar
August 20, 2026
Sponsors and prize donors have until Aug. 31 to sign on for the club’s newest fundraiser The Rotary Club of Greenville is launching KRINGLE Holiday Countdown, a 12-day raffle calendar…
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The rock against the storm
August 20, 2026Shannon Bobertz helping guide one of America’s most complex conservation agencies By Thomas S. Mullikin Every agency needs a rock who is not always the loudest voice in the…
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McMaster clears the way for $150 million Scout Motors payout in final budget vetoes
August 19, 2026
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster struck 14 items from the state’s $15 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27 on Monday, including a legislative hold on money owed for cost overruns…
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Truliant Foundation awards seven Mini Grants to S.C. nonprofits
August 19, 2026
The Truliant Foundation is awarding $75,000 in Community Mini Grants to fund 30 different nonprofit organizations across Truliant Federal Credit Union’s footprint in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The…
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United Community names Sean Simpson Chief Commercial Banking Officer
August 19, 2026
United Community announced Sean Simpson has joined the bank as chief commercial banking officer, bringing proven leadership and industry expertise. Simpson’s addition reinforces United’s commitment to investing in exceptional talent…
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A Chain-Smoking Cat Saved My Life
August 19, 2026
By Tom Poland Maybe I Saved Hers Too Summer 2022, St. Simons Island, I’m sitting around the pool when my niece, Harper, and her friend, Stella, ask me to…
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Greenville County Schools to Host Transportation Job Fair at Golden Strip Career Center
August 19, 2026
Greenville County Schools is looking to expand its transportation team ahead of the upcoming school year, hosting an in-person Job Fair on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from 5:00 PM to…
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Blink Book Review: “The Irish Goodbye” by Beth Ann Fennelly
August 19, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell My summer reading challenge continues with another book about writing. But this one doesn’t include a single tip, hint or rule to make my writing better.…
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Greenville Symphony announces 2026-2027 Chamber Music Series
August 19, 2026
The Greenville Symphony will bring its principal musicians into four intimate venues across Greenville for its 2026-2027 Chamber Music Series. Tickets for the series are now on sale at greenvillesymphony.org.…
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Room to Grow: Lander University announces plans for acquisition of Greenwood District 50’s Genesis Education Center property
August 18, 2026
For the past decade, Lander University has done something few higher education institutions can claim: It has continued to grow, year after year. That momentum – fueled by seven consecutive…
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ReGenesis Health Care celebrates grand opening of new Business, Administration & Training Center
August 18, 2026
ReGenesis Health Care celebrated the grand opening of its new Business, Administration & Training Center on August 7 with local leaders, patients, staff, board members, and community partners. The celebration…
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Katee Fletcher at Tri-County Technical College receives Linda C. and Dr. Ralph D. Elliott Presidential Medallion
August 18, 2026Katee Fletcher, academic resource specialist in the Engineering and Industrial Technology (EIT) Division at Tri-County Technical College, was presented the highest award given to staff on August 12. Fletcher was…
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Greenville Chamber’s State of Greenville event highlights economic outlook and region’s continued growth
August 18, 2026Business and community leaders gathered Thursday morning for the Greenville Chamber’s annual State of Greenville, an event focused on the economic outlook, opportunities and challenges shaping the future of Greenville.…
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Faherty to open downtown Greenville location in early 2027
August 18, 2026
Faherty, a national lifestyle and apparel retailer, will open a new location in downtown Greenville at 200 North Main Street in early 2027, adding to the brand’s existing South Carolina…
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GLA expands entrepreneurship program following successful pilot
August 18, 2026
Registration now open for 20 participants to earn a nationally recognized entrepreneurship credential Following a successful spring pilot, Greenville Literacy Association (GLA) is opening registration for 20 participants in the next cohort…
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Kamya Brooks joins Ivey Palmer PR as Project & Operations Coordinator
August 18, 2026
Ivey Palmer PR has welcomed Kamya Brooks as Project & Operations Coordinator, where she will support project coordination, internal operations and client service as the agency continues to expand. Brooks…
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Jazlyn Gallishaw joins Ivey Palmer PR as Digital Content Strategist
August 18, 2026
Ivey Palmer PR has welcomed Jazlyn Gallishaw as Digital Content Strategist. In this role, Gallishaw will lead digital communications, content development and social media strategy for the agency and its…
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Richland County, M.B. Kahn receive national award for South Carolina renovation project
August 17, 2026
The Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) has selected the Richland County 911 Center project, delivered by M. B. Kahn Construction, for a 2026 Project Achievement Award in the Government…
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Converse University announces new 2026-2027 Trustees
August 17, 2026
Converse University welcomed four new members to its esteemed Board of Trustees: Nakia Martin Alexander ’97 Walter Goldsmith Cary Perkins ’96, Ex Oficio Anne Richardson Seabrook ’82 Nakia Martin Alexander…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in Greenville-Spartanburg
August 17, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our office in Greenville-Spartanburg: Industrial Dillon Swayngim, SIOR, Brockton Hall, SIOR, Garrett Scott, SIOR and John…
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SCDNR Director hosts ‘Into the Wild’ on SCETV
August 17, 2026
Global Expedition Leader now hosting South Carolina Public Radio program By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), is now hosting…
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Richard Dukes re-elected to FDCC Board and named Co-Chair of AI and Technology Committee
August 14, 2026
Turner Padget announced that Charleston shareholder Richard S. Dukes has been re-elected to serve as a director of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC) for the 2026-2027 term…
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UFP Packaging investing $5.3 million in Cherokee County, creating 136 jobs
August 13, 2026
UFP Packaging, an industrial packaging solutions and services provider, is expanding its South Carolina operations with a new manufacturing facility in Cherokee County, a $5.31 million investment expected to create…
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New statewide infrastructure data to be unveiled at August 18 event
August 13, 2026
New data examining the economic impact of infrastructure investment across South Carolina will be unveiled Tuesday, Aug. 18, at a Columbia luncheon open to the state’s business community. Hosted by…
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Hear Again America opens new Greenville location at Verdae Village
August 13, 2026New hearing care center expands offerings at Verdae shopping center Aston announced that Hear Again America opened a new location at Verdae Village on Laurens Road, expanding the shopping center’s…
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The Five Years Before Retirement Could Be Your Most Important
August 12, 2026
Clarity Financial Solutions Invites Upstate Community to Educational Seminar For many Americans, retirement planning has been a decades-long journey of saving and investing. But according to Clarity Financial Solutions, the…
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United Way of Greenville County releases affordability data
August 12, 2026
New data reveals over 81,000 Greenville County households struggle to afford the basics Newly released data from United For ALICE, a nationwide research initiative led by United Way, shows that 35% of Greenville County households,…
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Greenville Literacy Association awarded $100,000 Power:Ed Grant to scale college & career pathways for adult learners
August 12, 2026Greenville Literacy Association (GLA) has been awarded a $100,000 grant from SC Student Loan Corporation through its philanthropy, Power:Ed, to expand GLA’s College & Career Pathway framework and strengthen workforce and postsecondary education opportunities…
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South Carolina nonprofits rank as state’s 5th-largest employment sector, new report finds
August 12, 2026
2026 South Carolina State of the Nonprofit Sector Report finds nonprofits employ nearly 195,000 South Carolinians, account for 8.1% of statewide employment and generate more than $34 billion in annual…
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BofA tips for parents in the Upstate navigating back-to-school spending
August 12, 2026
Ellie Perry Bank of America Upstate South Carolina Back-to-school season is here, and the financial pressure on local families is real. From supply lists and school fees to new clothing…
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A Disastrous Revolutionary War Battle
August 12, 2026
By Tom Poland Old battlefields seem more like parks. Trying to imagine cannon and cries of the wounded? Difficult, but not always. Farmers’ plows unearthed so many Minié balls…
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USC expands faculty pipeline to strengthen South Carolina’s nursing workforce
August 12, 2026
A successful University of South Carolina program that prepares future nursing faculty is expanding statewide to help address one of South Carolina’s biggest healthcare workforce challenges. Expanding Nursing Faculty Pipeline…
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A Conversation with Holly Rollins, 10x Digital
August 12, 2026
The way people search for businesses is changing quickly, with more consumers and decision-makers turning to AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Perplexity for answers and recommendations. That…
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Routine eye exam leads to life-saving cancer diagnosis for West Columbia Doctor of Optometry
August 12, 2026
What began as a routine eye examination for a Midlands man ultimately led to a life-saving cancer diagnosis after a South Carolina optometrist identified a small abnormality in the back…
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Miss South Carolina’s Teen launches national youth volunteer initiative
August 12, 2026
Miss South Carolina’s Teen 2026 Logan Wells is celebrating the launch of The Serve Spot by Fresh Friends, a national online database designed to connect students with volunteer opportunities, as…
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Annual inflation rate eases to 3.4% in July
August 12, 2026
The nation’s annual inflation rate eased slightly in July, with consumer prices rising 3.4% over the past 12 months, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Consumer Price…
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Greenville Housing Fund adds new Vice President of Finance & Operations
August 11, 2026
The Greenville Housing Fund has added Jason Hill as its Vice President of Finance & Operations, where he will lead the organization’s financial management, operational strategy, and administrative functions. Prior…
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood expands Greenville office with new annex at The Commons
August 11, 2026
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC), an architecture and engineering firm with an office at The Commons, announced plans to add more than 3,800 square feet to its Greenville office, increasing the…
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April Johnson joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
August 11, 2026
Coldwell Banker Caine welcomed April Johnson as a real estate agent in its Greenville office. A Greenville native and relocation specialist, Johnson serves buyers, sellers and investors across the Upstate…
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Meta launches $1 billion community investment fund as investments grow in South Carolina
August 11, 2026
Meta is expanding its commitment to the communities where it operates with the launch of a new $1 billion fund aimed at supporting schools, first responders, infrastructure and other locally…
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Bon Secours using new procedure to diagnose & treat lung conditions
August 11, 2026New approach lets Bon Secours doctors diagnose & treat lung conditions in one visit Physicians at Bon Secours are offering new hope for patients with suspected lung cancer and other cancers…
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Air Compressor Services ranks No. 2,575 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, marking its fifth consecutive appearance
August 11, 2026
ACS recognized for 126% three-year revenue growth, earning a place among America’s fastest-growing private companies for the fifth straight year Air Compressor Services today announced that it has been ranked…
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Greenville Area Development Corporation names new Officers & welcomes new Board Members for 2026-2027 term
August 11, 2026
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), has named Dan Rundle of Worthwhile as Chairman of its Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 term. Joining him as officers are Tim Morgan…
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Blink Book Review: “This Dog Will Change Your Life” by Elias Weiss Friedman
August 11, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell Dog people know exactly how this happens. You pick up a book thinking it will be about dogs, and halfway through you’re smiling (or maybe crying)…
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Greenville City Council puts 1% sales tax referendum on November ballot
August 10, 2026
Greenville City Council voted unanimously to add a referendum question to the November ballot asking city residents to consider a local 1% sales tax that would provide property tax relief…
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Mary Black Foundation awards $6 million to Vital Spartanburg
August 10, 2026
The Mary Black Foundation has made a $6 million investment into a new initiative, a community-wide action plan for mental and behavioral health. Vital Spartanburg aims to address the mental…
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