New workforce academy opens door for South Carolina workers to enter data center and AI infrastructure careers

  June 11, 2026

As South Carolina continues to compete for major technology and infrastructure investment, a new national workforce program from Meta could help local workers gain access to some of the fastest-growing…

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South Carolina entrepreneurs awarded $215,000 for innovative agribusinesses

  June 11, 2026

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE) awarded $215,000 in grants to 12 South Carolina businesses as part of its Advanced Entrepreneurship program. A…

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A Rare Sighting

  June 10, 2026
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   I have seen outhouses, smokehouses, henhouses, doghouses, and all manner of birdhouses. Mankind has its jailhouses, cathouses, flophouses, and roadhouses. A first for me, I saw…

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Noah Martin joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg

  June 10, 2026

Coldwell Banker Caine welcomed Noah Martin as a real estate agent in its Spartanburg office. A Boiling Springs native, Martin brings a strong appreciation for the Upstate community and a…

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SCDNR director’s observations on WORLD OCEAN DAY

  June 10, 2026

Mullikin: “The ocean still possesses an extraordinary capacity for renewal if we are willing to act wisely and boldly” By Tom Mullikin Today [June 8, 2026] we recognize the global…

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JEDA issues $382 million in bonds for Bon Secours Mercy Health

  June 10, 2026

The South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) issued $381,985,000 in bonds to help Bon Secours Mercy Health finance significant capital expenditures in the Lowcountry and Upstate. These Hospital Facilities Revenue…

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Consumer prices up 4.2% over the past year

  June 10, 2026

Inflation picked up in May, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 4.2% over the past 12 months, according to new data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.…

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SJWD Water District launches new customer notification system

  June 10, 2026

The Startex-Jackson-Wellford-Duncan Water District (SJWD) announced the launch of a new customer notification system that will provide real-time updates about service disruptions, advisories, and other important water system events. Constructed…

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Kawonu Golf Club reveals clubhouse designs by Architect Joel Newman

  June 9, 2026

First renderings reveal timeless clubhouse architecture rooted in the land that has inspired Andrew Green’s championship course Kawonu Golf Club, the private golf-only club under construction near Greenville, South Carolina,…

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Union Uplifted welcomes first Executive Director

  June 9, 2026

Union Uplifted, a cradle-to-career initiative with United Way of the Piedmont serving as the lead partner organization, has named its first Executive Director. Joey Haney, retired Union County Schools Superintendent,…

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SCEDA announces 2026 Annual Awards and Scholarship Recipients

  June 9, 2026

The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) recently recognized four members with annual awards and scholarships honoring leadership, service and commitment to advancing the economic development sector across South Carolina.…

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Three top things to know BEFORE you retire (key ages-61-64)

  June 9, 2026

Why many successful people underestimate the financial decisions that matter most By Amanda Stilwell Founder Clarity Financial Solutions For many people in the Upstate, retirement planning has traditionally focused on…

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Verdae Development, Inc. promotes Zach Maghsoud to development manager

  June 9, 2026

Move strengthens Verdae’s development team as the company advances long-term master plan priorities Verdae Development, Inc. has promoted Zach Maghsoud from development analyst to development manager, reflecting his contributions to…

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19 Clemson students win national scholarships to study abroad

  June 9, 2026

Nearly all of Clemson University’s 2025–26 Gilman Scholarship recipients are from South Carolina. Nineteen Clemson University students have been selected for the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship…

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South Carolina Senate Honors Anne Eller, ‘Voice of Greenwood,’ with Senate Resolution for service to broadcasting, advocacy

  June 8, 2026

GREENWOOD, S.C. – Veteran broadcaster Anne Eller, widely known as “The Voice of Greenwood,” has been honored with a South Carolina Senate Resolution recognizing her outstanding service to broadcasting, journalism…

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Hood Construction announces new teammates

  June 8, 2026

Hood Construction announced the addition of two new teammates, Douglas Singletary as Pre-Construction Manager and Sydney Long as Talent Management Coordinator. Douglas Singletary joins Hood Construction as Pre-Construction Manager, bringing…

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South Carolina ranks 38th in 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book as Children’s Trust continues to urge investments that support children and families

  June 8, 2026

State score increase is largest in the nation; despite showing progress over time, South Carolina continues to be behind the majority of states in child well-being  Critical child and family well-being measures show…

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Sustain SC and The Shi Institute celebrate the graduation of the fifth class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative Fellows

  June 8, 2026

Sustain SC, in partnership with the Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities at Furman University, announced the graduation of the fifth class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) Fellows. This year’s cohort…

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Mosdorfer selects Oconee County for first US operation

  June 4, 2026

$44.55 million investment will create 107 new jobs Mosdorfer LLC (Mosdorfer), a manufacturer of energy infrastructure, has announced that it selects Oconee County for its first U.S. operation. The company’s $44.55…

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‘Tis the season for graduations and my 2026 “20 lessons” list

  June 3, 2026

By Reba Hull Campbell ‘Tis the season for graduations, new jobs and life transitions. It’s also the season for my annual updated “20 lessons” list. A number of years ago,…

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June is Zero Tolerance for Litter Month in South Carolina

  June 3, 2026

June marks Zero Tolerance for Litter Month in South Carolina, a statewide initiative led by PalmettoPride and the South Carolina Litter Control Association aimed at reducing litter, illegal dumping, and…

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My City Of Dust Calendar

  June 3, 2026
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   Passport To Preservation John Mulhouse sent me his 2026 Abandoned New Mexico City of Dust calendar, and it’s a keeper. John’s beat is why. “The lost…

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BIGPAC announces 2026 primary endorsements

  June 3, 2026

Greenville business community endorses 3 business champions The Business and Industry in Greenville Political Action Committee (BIGPAC) announced its endorsements for the upcoming Primary Election, supporting candidates who have demonstrated…

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