Clemson Alumni Association to honor five leaders with Distinguished Service Award
April 28, 2026
The Clemson Alumni Association will recognize five distinguished individuals with its highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, during a May 2026 ceremony. The award celebrates alumni and friends of Clemson…
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Clemson University works with partners to turn waste heat into electricity
April 28, 2026
The heat-recovery system is the focal point of a $6.3-million research grant that the U.S. Department of Energy provided to Clemson, TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company and the National Laboratory of the…
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SC State Parks host $15 kayaking 101 classes to launch National Safe Boating Week
April 28, 2026
Aiken, Black River, and Chester State Parks will host Kayaking 101 on May 16 South Carolina State Parks and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary are partnering with the South Carolina…
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Nicholtown Center reopens as community cornerstone
April 28, 2026
Nicholtown Center Reopens as Community Cornerstone City, Neighbors Celebrate $5.5 Million Renovation, Expansion For generations, the Nicholtown Community Center has been a place where relationships are built, where young people…
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John T. Lay, Jr. recognized as thought leader in 2026 Lexology Index
April 28, 2026
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced that John T. Lay, Jr. has once again been recognized in multiple 2026 editions of Lexology Index reports for his exceptional work in Healthcare &…
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Greenville Triumph signs Clemson standout Ezra White
April 28, 2026
Upstate native set to take the pitch at Riggs Field on May 9 Greenville Pro Soccer announced the signing of Ezra White, a Central, South Carolina native and the first…
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Max Quinlan departs Greenville Theatre
April 27, 2026
As Greenville Theatre enters its next century of storytelling, the organization announced the departure of Producing Artistic Director Max Quinlan after five years of leadership. During his tenure, Quinlan led…
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SCRA launches investments in innovation hubs to drive tech ecosystem growth across South Carolina
April 27, 2026
The South Carolina Research Authority today announced the launch of a statewide network of Innovation Hubs designed to accelerate investment and strengthen South Carolina’s emerging technology ecosystems in key regions across…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands announces STEM Expo 2026
April 27, 2026
Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands (GSSC‑MM) announced STEM Expo 2026, the council’s largest STEM celebration of the year, taking place at The River Center at Saluda Shoals Park…
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Are You Financially Literate? Clarity Financial Solutions invites Greenville community to retirement & tax strategy seminar
April 27, 2026
April is widely recognized as Financial Literacy Month, but for Clarity Financial Solutions, financial education is a year-round commitment. Through a series of ongoing educational seminars, the firm helps people…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands calls on community to nominate women leaders for 2026 Women of Distinction Awards
April 27, 2026
Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands (GSSC-MM) is calling on the Midlands community to help shine a spotlight on extraordinary women by submitting nominations for the 2026 Midlands Women…
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Clemson receives $11 million Bezos Earth Fund grant for sustainable cotton research
April 24, 2026
What we wear carries an environmental cost long before clothing reaches a store shelf. From water-intensive dyeing to chemical processing and waste, the materials used in fashion have a major…
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American Revolution Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum takes you from front lines to home fronts
April 24, 2026
From 1775-1783, Patriots and Loyalists engaged in ongoing skirmishes and all-out battles as the American Revolution spread throughout the 13 Colonies until the tide of war turned in favor of…
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Vista West III answers key questions in the local affordable housing
April 24, 2026
Two former outdated apartment complexes off White Horse Road officially started a new chapter Thursday morning as community members welcomed 38 new affordable units at Vista West III. The ceremony…
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TD SYNNEX celebrates annual Bring Your Child to Work Day at Greenville headquarters
April 24, 2026
More than 60 children explored hands-on technology stations, giving families an inside look at one of Greenville’s leading global tech companies TD SYNNEX (NYSE:SNX), a leading global distributor and solutions…
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AFL invests additional $4.5M in its Foundation to expand Upstate and global community impact
April 24, 2026
AFL announced a $4.5 million contribution to The AFL Foundation, bringing the foundation’s total investment to $14.5 million since the launch in 2024. This contribution underscores AFL’s intent to grow…
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Sustain SC awards first round of 2026 grants through Land and Water Action Platform
April 22, 2026
Sustain SC announced the first-round of 2026 grants awarded through its Land and Water Action Platform (LAWAP), to advance conservation projects across South Carolina in partnership with the state’s business community. In this round, LAWAP awarded $72,175 across six projects spanning…
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Furman celebrates honorees at 2026 Bell Tower Ball
April 22, 2026
Furman University’s Timmons Arena hosted the annual Bell Tower Ball on Saturday. The university presented several awards at the evening gala, celebrating the service, generosity, leadership and accomplishments of alumni,…
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Safety Education Event
April 22, 2026
Part of National Fentanyl Awareness Day, the Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) will host a community Narcan training from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 29 at Unity Park,…
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Amazon to establish delivery facility in Ninety Six Business Park
April 22, 2026
Greenwood County has announced that Amazon, previously identified during the recruitment process as Project Piranha, is planning to build an operations facility at the Ninety Six Business Park, creating new…
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New ‘State of the Air’ report ranks three South Carolina cities among the cleanest in the nation
April 22, 2026
Federal actions threaten progress in protecting South Carolina children from air pollution, according to the American Lung Association’s “State of the Air” report Today, the American Lung Association released its 27th annual “State…
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Lonza Capsugel donates $50,000 to expand autism services in Greenwood
April 22, 2026
Lonza Capsugel has donated $50,000 to Project Hope Foundation to support the development and expansion of local autism services. A check presentation took place at the site of Project Hope’s…
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OneSpartanburg, Inc. reveals work-based learning brand – EDGE
April 22, 2026
OneSpartanburg, Inc. announced a new, formalized brand to coalesce efforts to engage Spartanburg’s youth labor force: EDGE. The announcement was made among private sector and public employer partners. EDGE is…
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TCMU Guest Services Manager named 2026 Upcountry Hospitality Employee of the Year
April 22, 2026
Taylor Patterson, Guest Services Manager at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, has been named the 2026 Upcountry Hospitality Employee of the Year for her ability to turn everyday guest…
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Hospitality Day celebrates the people and places that fuel SC’s $31B tourism industry
April 22, 2026
2026 SC Hospitality Employee of the Year and State Park Rangers of the Year Recognized As the U.S. prepares to celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week May 3-9, industry leaders…
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The Transistor Made History
April 21, 2026
By Tom Poland Cell phones are a big deal but to some of us the transistor was an even bigger deal. I was disobeying my parents staying up late…
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United Way of Greenville County names Kelsey Camarena Vice President of Corporate Engagement
April 21, 2026
United Way of Greenville County has named Kelsey Camarena as its new Vice President of Corporate Engagement, strengthening the organization’s leadership team with a seasoned nonprofit executive whose career has…
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Raymond James named dean at Greenville Technical College
April 21, 2026
Raymond James has been appointed dean of the School of Advanced Manufacturing and Transportation Technology at Greenville Technical College (GTC). He brings a strong combination of academic leadership and industry…
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Ponthieux’s Jewelry Design Studio to celebrate 25 years of custom craftsmanship with anniversary event
April 21, 2026
Locally owned studio invites community to celebrate milestone with custom design unveiling and in store event Ponthieux’s Jewelry Design Studio will celebrate 25 years of custom craftsmanship with an anniversary…
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Board grants landmark status to 1920s-era downtown building
April 21, 2026
Former Car Dealership at 101 College Street Ushered in the Era of the Automobile More than a century after its construction, the home of one of Greenville’s first car dealerships…
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The Picklr opens at North Hills Shopping Center
April 21, 2026
Greenville’s Eastside Welcomes the Nation’s Largest Indoor Pickleball Franchise Aston is pleased to share that The Picklr is now open at its Greenville location at North Hills Shopping Center. The…
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LaunchGVL celebrates student interns, employer partners
April 21, 2026
The Greenville Chamber and Greenville County Schools celebrated the success of the 2025-2026 LaunchGVL program on April 15th with an end-of-year celebration at Spare Time Greenville. The event brought together participating…
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Carolina Handling named 2026 Raymond Dealer of Distinction
April 21, 2026
Carolina Handling has received the prestigious award from The Raymond Corporation for 35 consecutive years. For the 35th year in a row, Carolina Handling has been named a Dealer of Distinction…
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The Urgent Need for Workforce and Affordable Rentals in Greenville
April 20, 2026
By Chris Cloud As Greenville continues seeking solutions to rapidly rising housing costs, it has become clear that every part of our housing ecosystem must respond together. At NOAH…
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Take Back Day: Safe medication disposal protects South Carolina families
April 20, 2026
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will take place on April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering South Carolinians a safe, convenient and anonymous way to dispose of…
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Duke Energy honors South Carolina lineworkers who help restore power and build the energy grid of the future
April 20, 2026
On April 18, Duke Energy recognized National Lineworker Appreciation Day and the lineworkers who keep the lights on across South Carolina. From year-round grid work that improves reliability to storm…
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ScanSource advances Converged Communications strategy with dedicated CX Team and Arrow McLaren partnership
April 20, 2026
ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading technology distributor uniquely positioned to address complex, converging technologies, announced the official launch of its Converged Communications CX Team alongside a multi-year partnership with…
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Homes of Hope named 2026 Organization of the Year
April 20, 2026
Presented by the South Carolina Housing Finance and Development Authority Homes of Hope has been named the 2026 Organization of the Year by the South Carolina Housing Finance and Development…
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Upcountry History Museum to host one-day-only display of South Carolina’s founding documents
April 20, 2026
The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County is proud to be the Upstate’s only venue for the display of the South Carolina Department of Archives and History (SCDAH) exhibit, “Foundations…
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G3 Engineering & Surveying announces Jack Reel, PE as Associate and new Greenville Branch Manager
April 20, 2026
G3 Engineering & Surveying announced that Jack Reel, PE, has joined the firm as Associate and Branch Manager of its Greenville, SC office. With nearly 30 years experience in the…
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Cassidy Coates Price attorneys recognized in Legal 500’s inaugural Southeast edition
April 16, 2026
Cassidy Coates Price P.A. has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Legal 500 United States, with three attorneys ranked in the inaugural Southeast guide. Trey Suggs and Ross Plyler…
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YMCA of Greenville celebrates 150 years of serving Greenville County
April 16, 2026The YMCA of Greenville officially commemorates its 150th anniversary, marking a sesquicentennial of service to the people of Greenville County. What began on April 16, 1876, when an interdenominational committee…
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Goodwill joins with Greenville Technical College to support students
April 16, 2026
Greenville Technical College and Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands SC partnered to impact student success on April 1, 2026. The college held a drive-through donation event, collecting clothing and household goods…
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Lily Pad refreshes Greenville County DSS office to provide trauma-informed spaces for children in foster care
April 16, 2026
Updated Living Room-Style Rooms Offer Comfort, Safety, and Resources for Children and Youth in Foster Care Lily Pad: A Soft Place to Land, a local nonprofit creating trauma-informed, welcoming spaces…
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New documentary The Soil Remembers to premiere in Greenville with two unique experiences
April 16, 2026
A new documentary, The Soil Remembers, will debut in Greenville this spring with two distinct premiere events, offering audiences both a traditional theater screening and an intimate, chef-driven dining experience.…
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City of Greenville project update
April 16, 2026
Full Closure of Church Street Bridge Begins May 3 Bridge Closes Until Mid-June; East McBee Avenue Temporarily Impacted The final stage of South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) construction on…
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Poe Mill Music celebrates one-year anniversary with inaugural Jam Fest, highlighting Greenville’s music community
April 16, 2026
Poe Mill Music will celebrate its first anniversary this spring with the launch of Jam Fest, a daylong event on Saturday, April 25, spotlighting the Upstate’s vibrant music scene and the…
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Greenville City News: City Council Priorities, GVL2040 Plan to Guide Spending
April 16, 2026
Proposed FY27 Budget Invests in Housing, Open Space, Mobility and Growth Management Greenville City Council priorities of Public Safety, Mobility and Transportation, Recreation, Open Spaces and Resilience, Neighborhoods and Affordable…
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Riverside Family Dental announces name change reflecting legacy, growth and future vision
April 16, 2026
Riverside Family Dental, a trusted general dentistry practice serving the Greenville community for more than three decades, announced its official name change from Keith W. Strausbaugh, DMD, PA. The transition…
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Greenville County automation industry expands with Idealworks establishing US headquarters
April 16, 2026
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the primary economic development agency in Greenville County, announces that Idealworks, a global industrial automation company founded in Germany in 2020, with roots in…
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