Brittney Kessler receives prestigious Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Sales Award
July 29, 2025
The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) has awarded Brittney Kessler, Greenville Chamber Senior Engagement Manager, the prestigious Dana Ketterling Lifetime Sales Achievement Award at the Gold Level. This…
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FabLogix expands Spartanburg County operations
July 29, 2025
FabLogix, a pipe fabrication company, announced it is expanding its operations in Spartanburg County. The company’s $9.8 million investment will create 150 new jobs. A subsidiary of Kelso Industries, FabLogix…
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Greenville Literacy Association announces dates for 2025 Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale
July 29, 2025
The Greenville Literacy Association (GLA) will host its 24th annual Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale at McAlister Square on Saturday, August 9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, August 10,…
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Bon Secours completes critical care expansion at downtown campus
July 28, 2025
Bon Secours St. Francis announced the completion of renovations to expand its critical care and medical/surgical (med-surg) services on the Downtown campus. The updates will enhance patient care and increasing…
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Upcountry Fiber Foundation gives $15,000 to local Upstate non-profits
July 28, 2025
Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the philanthropic arm and permanent endowment of internet service provider Upcountry Fiber, announced that it has donated $15,000 to three Upstate non-profit organizations to help them deliver…
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Unpacked Leadership Conference announces powerhouse 2025 speaker lineup
July 28, 2025
Global Core Strategies & Consulting, today announced the speaker lineup for the 2025 Unpacked Leadership Conference, featuring Major General Patricia R. Wallace, Colonial Life CEO Tim Arnold, and other transformational…
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Coldwell Banker Caine celebrates grand opening of restored historic Anderson office
July 28, 2025
Coldwell Banker Caine welcomed more than 80 guests to celebrate the grand opening of its Anderson office, located in the restored 1912 U.S. Post Office at 401 N. Main Street.…
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S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs fund Living Shoreline Program “Bio-Rock Experimentation” in the Broad River
July 28, 2025Multi-agency collaboration for living shoreline coastline protection program through ongoing SMART REEF / Living Shoreline development and oyster restoration program. Coastal Carolina University (CCU), and the environmental non-profit Global Eco…
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Fluor Field to host 10th anniversary of Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Night on Tuesday August 5
July 28, 2025
The Greenville Drive, BMW Manufacturing, Michelin North America, Inc., Fluor Corporation, Greenville Technical College (GTC), and Greenville County Schools will host the 10th annual Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering (AM&E) Night…
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Find Great People completes headquarters relocation to downtown Greenville
July 28, 2025Find Great People (FGP) announced the completion of their relocation process to downtown Greenville, after more than a year of anticipation. The Greenville-based recruiting and HR consulting firm relocated its…
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Homes of Hope celebrates Grand Opening of Lakeview at Berea with Community Leaders and Over 120 Guests
July 28, 2025
New development brings 40 affordable rental and homeownership opportunities to Greenville County Homes of Hope welcomed more than 120 guests this morning to celebrate the grand opening of Lakeview at…
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Wagner Wealth Management honored as Best in the Upstate
July 27, 2025
For the third year in a row, Wagner Wealth Management has been honored as the top investment firm in the Upstate, according to the readers of The Greenville News. Best…
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Huntsville architecture Firm Fuqua & Partners joins McMillan Pazdan Smith
July 27, 2025McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture (MPS) announced that Fuqua & Partners Architects (FPA), a progressive community-based architecture, interiors and planning firm operating in Huntsville, Alabama since 1983, has joined McMillan Pazdan…
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Brian Edwards named Furman VP of Marketing and Communications
July 25, 2025
Brian Edwards has been named vice president of marketing and communications at Furman University following a national search. He will start Aug. 1. Edwards, currently the chief brand and communications…
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My Love Affair With Miss Zebco
July 24, 2025
By Tom Poland I fished many a farm pond as a boy. When I left my red-varnished cane pole for Miss Zebco, I fell in love. I filled my…
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Greenville Technical College awarded silver level in S.C. Military Academic Recognition Program
July 24, 2025
Greenville Technical College (GTC) was recently awarded silver level status by the S.C. Military Academic Recognition Program, part of the S.C. Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The program highlights the state’s…
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Verdae appoints Beau Welling to its board
July 24, 2025
Verdae Development, Inc. (VDI), the master developer for the 1,100-acre master planned community known as Verdae, has appointed Beau Welling to its board of directors. “Beau is a world-class golf…
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World Finance sponsors ramp build to support Rebuild Upstate
July 24, 2025
Volunteers from World Finance, a loan, taxes, and motor club located in Greenville, SC, recently came together to build a new deck for a local homeowner. Rebuild Upstate, a local…
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HSB and Reid Sherard earn Band 1 rankings in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025 for South Carolina
July 24, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that the firm’s family law practice and shareholder Reid T. Sherard have both received 2025 Band 1 rankings from Chambers and Partners for Family/Matrimonial: High…
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3M expands support for Greenville Tech students and Mechatronics program
July 24, 2025
The Greenville Tech Foundation recognized 3M for its continued investment in student success and workforce development at Greenville Technical College (GTC). Through a series of generous contributions, 3M has provided…
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Proactive MD® Greenville Health Center wins Best of South Carolina award
July 24, 2025
Proactive MD’s Greenville Health Center has been named a winner in the Best Physician Practices category of the 2025 Best of South Carolina awards. Proactive MD® is excited to announce…
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Hampton Station welcomes DZN Studio + Home to its dynamic tenant mix
July 24, 2025
Abacus Capital (Abacus) and Collett announced that DZN Studio + Home, a premier interior design studio and home furnishings destination, is relocating to Hampton Station, Greenville’s creative mixed-use community. Founded…
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Tickets are now on sale for the Greenville Jewish Film Festival’s biggest SummerFest ever
July 24, 2025
Tickets for the two films that are part of the 2025 SummerFest are now on sale. The Greenville Jewish Film Festival will be showing The South Carolina premiere of Welcome…
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Greenville Convention Center hires Sydney Brown as show and sales manager
July 23, 2025
Greenville Convention Center, managed by OVG360, has hired Sydney Brown as its show and sales manager. Brown will oversee the production of facility-managed consumer shows to include audience development, event…
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DP3 Architects celebrates newest licensed architects
July 23, 2025
DP3 Architects announced that Carlo Mellone, AIA, and Kyle Tonkins, AIA, have successfully completed the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) and have been granted licensure. Carlo Mellone, AIA, is a graduate…
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TGHA to transform how affordable housing works with new Moving to Work program
July 23, 2025
The Greenville Housing Authority is launching a program that will write the next chapter in their affordable housing programs in our community. The Greenville Housing Authority (TGHA) announced it had…
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SC7 Expedition winds along storied Lynches River
July 23, 2025State leaders paddle along river named for one of the four S.C. signers of the Declaration of Independence S.C. Senator Mike Reichenbach and S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Boardmember…
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Stokes & Company, CPAs Welcomes Jack Regan as Senior Accountant
July 22, 2025
Jack Regan brings a strong foundation in public accounting to our Senior Accountant role in our Greenville office. In addition to experience in both tax and audit, his background includes…
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NAI Earle Furman welcomes three new hires
July 22, 2025
NAI Earle Furman, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm in the Carolinas, recently welcomed three new staff members to its firm. Walter Spradley: Senior Asset Manager As Senior…
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FUEL selects Lead Academy as 2H25 grant recipient
July 22, 2025
FUEL – a Greenville, S.C.-based brand-building agency – announced today that it has selected Lead Academy Public Charter School as the FUEL for Good Grant recipient for 2H 2025. Lead…
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Bon Secours earns environmental excellence awards
July 22, 2025
For the fourth year in a row, Bon Secours St. Francis is being recognized for its commitment to developing a sustainable culture that will protect the environment and its communities’…
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Railed cargo, container volume grows at SC Ports in FY25
July 22, 2025
South Carolina Ports finished fiscal year 2025 with steady container volumes and record rail moves. The South Carolina maritime community efficiently handled 2.6 million TEUs in fiscal year 2025, which…
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USC sets enrollment record while reinforcing commitment to South Carolina students
July 22, 2025
More South Carolinians are enrolled at USC’s Columbia campus than at any time in its 224-year history — a reflection of the flagship institution’s longstanding and unwavering commitment to serve the…
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Southern First reports second quarter 2025 results
July 22, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2025. “Our second quarter results reflect…
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Margaret Fent Bodman appointed South Carolina’s next State Child Advocate
July 21, 2025
Governor Henry McMaster has appointed Margaret Fent Bodman as the next State Child Advocate to lead the Department of Children’s Advocacy following the departure of former Child Advocate Amanda Whittle, who…
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Spinx celebrates 24/7 Day with free offer for first responders
July 21, 2025
On Thursday, July 24, Spinx will join the convenience store industry for the seventh annual 24/7 Day, a nationwide celebration recognizing everyday heroes—including first responders, EMTs, doctors, nurses, 911 professionals,…
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Clemson STEM Start students explore career pathways at BASF ECMS Seneca
July 21, 2025
Twenty college freshmen from Clemson University’s STEM Start Program recently visited BASF Environmental Catalysts and Metal Solutions (ECMS) to explore the world of precious metals recycling and learn about career…
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Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas announces new leadership and expanded roles to strengthen regional impact
July 21, 2025
The Board of Directors for Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) proudly announces several new appointments and expanded roles within its leadership team, reinforcing the organization’s mission…
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Clemson Family drives $230M in 2025 giving, powering momentum toward $1.889B Fiercely Forward campaign goal
July 21, 2025Fueled by an unwavering belief in Clemson University’s future and mission, our remarkable community of alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and friends came together to contribute $230.5 million during the…
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Prisma Health appoints Anthony Jackson as senior vice president of service lines and chief community officer
July 21, 2025
Prisma Health announced the appointment of Anthony Jackson as senior vice president of service lines and chief community officer. In this expanded role, Jackson will oversee the strategic direction, operational…
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Digital Site Box promotes Gray Tollison to Senior Sales Director
July 21, 2025
Digital Site Box, a first-of-its-kind onsite documentation management platform, has announced the promotion of Gray Tollison to Senior Sales Director. Gray joined Digital Site Box in 2024 and has quickly…
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Food Bank of Greenwood County announces name change and rebranding initiative to reflect growth and expanded mission
July 21, 2025
The Food Bank of Greenwood County has officially rebranded, revealing a new name, logo, and tagline that reflect the organization’s growth and deepened commitment to the entire Lakelands region. Now…
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Current expands U.S. distribution capabilities with enhanced network to accelerate service and efficiency
July 21, 2025
GREENVILLE, SC – Current, a leader in commercial and industrial lighting and controls, has made a major expansion to its U.S. distribution capabilities. The growth marks a significant step in…
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529 updates in ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ give South Carolina families even more flexibility for educational savings
July 21, 2025
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis As administrator of South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 Plan, I’m happy to share that recent passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act spells good…
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Apogee Equity Partners named among Axial’s Top 50 Lower Middle Market Industrials Investors and M&A Advisors for 2025
July 20, 2025
Apogee Equity Partners, a leading M&A advisory firm serving the lower middle market, has been named one of Axial’s Top 50 Lower Middle Market Industrials Investors & M&A Advisors for…
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Saving Lives: Addressing Misconceptions in Organ Donation
July 20, 2025
By David DeStefano President & Chief Executive Officer We Are Sharing Hope SC Every myth that undermines trust in organ donation equals a life not saved. Every time someone hesitates…
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Clemson Trustees formalize agreement with MUSC for student health services
July 18, 2025
Clemson University’s Board of Trustees has authorized final negotiations and execution of an inter-institutional affiliation agreement between Clemson University and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) to expand access…
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Bon Secours launches Internal Medicine Residency Program, clinic
July 17, 2025
Bon Secours announced the launch of its new Internal Medicine Residency Program at the St. Francis Downtown campus, marking a significant milestone in the region’s healthcare landscape. This initiative aims…
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Are You Financially Prepared for Hurricane Season?
July 17, 2025
By Ellie Perry Market Executive for Bank of America Upstate South Carolina During what is predicted to be a dynamic hurricane season, many residents in the Upstate may have an…
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United Community completes transition of American National Bank
July 17, 2025
United Community has officially completed the transition of all accounts and services from American National Bank (ANB), following its merger with United on May 1, 2025. ANB’s single branch, located…
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