Sam Clawson named Chairman of the Board for Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired SC
August 10, 2026
As the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI) celebrates its 90th year of service, the organization announced that Samuel (Sam) R. Clawson, Jr. has been named…
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New data reveals over 81,000 Greenville County households struggle to afford the basics
August 9, 2026
The United Way of Greenville County has released its latest ALICE report which found 35% of local households earn too little to cover essential costs, even as many work full…
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VentureSouth surpasses $100 million invested in startups across the Southeast
August 9, 2026
In 2008, a group of business leaders in Greenville, SC founded the Upstate Carolina Angel Network (UCAN) with a simple vision: give promising entrepreneurs across the Southeast access to the…
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TD SYNNEX Earns 2026 Great Place to Work Certification™
August 9, 2026
TD SYNNEX recognized for fifth-consecutive year in prestigious workplace recognition program TD SYNNEX, a leading global distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem, has received its fifth-consecutive annual recognition…
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Educators and community volunteer honored during America 250! Tea Party
August 9, 2026
Guests from across South Carolina gathered August 1 for an America 250! Tea Party to commemorate two significant anniversaries. The first marked the 250th anniversary of the death of Revolutionary…
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South Carolina’s Tax-Free Weekend: How Families Can Maximize Discounts & Deals for Back-to-School Shopping
August 8, 2026
By Christine Williams President, Bank of America Myrtle Beach For many families, back-to-school shopping comes at a moment when budgets are already stretched. Fortunately, a few upcoming savings opportunities can…
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Greenville Symphony single tickets now on sale for 2026-2027 “Common Ground” season
August 7, 2026
Single tickets are now on sale for the Greenville Symphony’s 2026-2027 “Common Ground” season. Tickets became available at 10:00 a.m. today for the Symphony’s Peace Concert Hall and Gunter Theatre…
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South Carolina Department of Education headquarters earns 2026 Varco Pruden Hall of Fame Best of Category Award
August 7, 2026Pyramid Contracting announced that the South Carolina Department of Education Headquarters has been recognized as a 2026 Varco Pruden Hall of Fame Best of Category Winner in the Conventional Category.…
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Clarity Financial Solutions helps women plan for long-term care with innovative planning technology
August 6, 2026
By Amanda Stilwell Founder and Senior Wealth Advisor Clarity Financial Solutions Women are often the caregivers in their families, helping aging parents, spouses and loved ones navigate long-term care decisions.…
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Ameris Bank strengthens South Carolina leadership with market presidents in Midlands, Charleston and Greenville
August 6, 2026
Ameris Bank is strengthening its leadership in South Carolina with the appointment of market presidents in the Midlands, Charleston and Greenville, three important growth areas across the state. Marvin Robinson…
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Peace Broadway single show tickets on sale August 7
August 6, 2026
8 Fabulous Shows for 8 Big Broadway Nights Out! Single tickets for eight of the nine productions making up the Peace Center’s 2026–2027 Broadway season go on sale to the…
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South Carolina Office of Resilience and Google expand collaboration
August 6, 2026
Expanded partnership supports weatherization and hazard resilience initiatives for resource-constrained households in storm-prone areas The South Carolina Office of Resilience (SCOR) and Google announced an expanded collaboration with Habitat for…
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54 affordable senior apartments coming to southernside neighborhood
August 6, 2026As part of the continued efforts to create more affordable housing inside city limits, a host of community leaders gathered this morning for the Southernside West groundbreaking. Plans call for…
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The Greenville Technical Foundation receives Truist Foundation grant to support workforce training at College’s Center for Welding and Automation Excellence
August 6, 2026
The Greenville Tech Foundation has received a grant from Truist Foundation to fund a pipe rack simulator for Greenville Technical College’s new Center for Welding and Automation Excellence (CWAE). The…
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Capstone Church celebrates grand opening of new campus in Fountain Inn
August 5, 2026
The 14,000-square-foot expansion was thoughtfully designed to accommodate a growing congregation as well as serve the broader Fountain Inn community. Capstone Church officially opened the doors to its newly expanded…
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Wagner Wealth Management named Best Investment Firm in the Upstate for fourth consecutive year
August 5, 2026
Wagner Wealth Management has been named the Best Investment Firm in the Upstate for the fourth consecutive year in The Greenville News’ Best of the Upstate Official Community’s Choice awards.…
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Greenville County Historical Society adds four board members
August 5, 2026
New board members are Tevin Smith, Lib Ramos, Murphy Armstrong and Fiona Buchanan. Since 2023, Buchanan has served as the Deputy City Clerk for Greenville where she assists in the…
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KDS Caine welcomes Luke Jameson as commercial real estate advisor
August 5, 2026
KDS Caine has expanded its commercial real estate advisory team with the addition of Luke Jameson, a Clemson University graduate whose background bridges construction management and real estate development. As…
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JDPR announces three new Summer 2026 EMAP interns and the return of former cohort member
August 5, 2026Leading strategic marketing-communications agency JDPR welcomed their newest cohort of Executive Management Assistance Program (EMAP) interns to the team, as well as extend a warm welcome back to a former…
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USC donors power a record-shattering year of giving
August 5, 2026
The University of South Carolina system raised a record $357.6 million in private support during fiscal year 2026 — the most in its history, shattering the previous fundraising record of…
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ReGenesis Health Care invites community to grand opening of new Business, Administration & Training Center
August 5, 2026
ReGenesis Health Care invites the community to celebrate the Grand Opening of its new Business, Administration & Training Center, a space designed to strengthen collaboration, support employee development, and create…
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Memory—The Good, Bad, Ugly & Sad
August 5, 2026
By Tom Poland “You forget what you want to remember, and you remember what you want to forget.” Cormac McCarthy’s words. Lord knows I’d like to forget some things, namely…
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The Hidden Tax of Inconsistent Communication: Why great organizations get overlooked
August 5, 2026
By Chelsea Bennett, Founder and CEO of Ivey Palmer PR Great organizations rarely fail because of a flawed product, a weak mission, or incompetent leadership. They fail because they suffer…
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Blink Book Review: “Good Writing: 36 Ways to Improve Your Sentences” by Anne Lamott and Neal Allen
August 5, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell I’ve never met an Anne Lamott book I didn’t love. Most I’ve read multiple times. Anne’s writing is saucy, insightful, sometimes a little edgy, and…
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Elevate Your Nonprofit: Apply for the FUEL for Good Grant
August 3, 2026
Need Marketing Help for Your Nonprofit? FUEL for Good Grant Applications Now Open Does your nonprofit need help with branding, marketing, or simply design? FUEL, Greenville’s premier brand-building agency, is…
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Palmetto Citizens officially opens first Georgia branches
August 3, 2026
Four East Georgia Branches Officially Transition to Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union After Successful Acquisition Aug. 3 marks the first official day of service as four former Southern Bank locations…
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TGHA celebrates one year MTW FSS
August 3, 2026
More than 500 families living in homes managed by The Greenville Housing Authority have entered into a program aimed at them gaining financial self-sufficiency in the past year. Last July,…
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Five named S.C. Arts Commission ‘emerging artists’
August 3, 2026
New cohort receives project funding, mentoring Five artists establishing themselves in their artistic pursuits will receive a project-based grant and career mentoring from the South Carolina Arts Commission Emerging Artists…
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Good to Go to bring its signature market experience to Greenville’s Eastside
August 3, 2026
Good to Go, the locally owned neighborhood market known for its chef-prepared meals, fresh grab-and-go offerings, boutique wines, curated retail products and catering, today announced plans to open Good to…
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Pickens County residents urge community to attend August 3 public hearing on proposed Overlay Ordinance
July 31, 2026Overlay Ordinance could affect longstanding Pickens County Property Rights Pickens County residents and property owners are urging fellow landowners and members of the community to attend the public hearing on…
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U.S. unemployment rate holds steady at 4.4% in June
July 30, 2026
The U.S. unemployment rate held steady at 4.4% in June, unchanged from a year ago, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Across the nation’s 387 metropolitan areas, unemployment…
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Four Upstate Women named Women of Distinction by Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands
July 29, 2026
Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands will honor four Spartanburg area women for their courage, confidence, and character. Since 2013, Boots & Pearls has recognized exceptional women from the Cherokee,…
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Introducing a new entrepreneur training from CommunityWorks
July 29, 2026
Introducing a brand-new, 10-week virtual entrepreneur development program from CommunityWorks, led by entrepreneur Ebony Sharonda. Participants will gain the tools and strategies needed to move beyond simply managing a business to intentionally leading…
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Power:Ed announces $1.3 million in grants to nearly 30 nonprofits
July 29, 2026The funding targets critical community needs, including job training, work-based learning for students, and scholarship opportunities. Power:Ed, the philanthropy arm of South Carolina Student Loan Corporation, announced today that it…
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College of Charleston and Spartanburg Community College announce strategic partnership to expand educational opportunities
July 29, 2026
College of Charleston (CofC) and Spartanburg Community College (SCC) announced a new partnership designed to strengthen educational pathways and expand opportunities for students across South Carolina. This collaboration, part of…
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Colliers Report: Greenville-Spartanburg Industrial Market Q2 2026
July 29, 2026
Strong bulk demand continues as the market enters its next growth cycle. Market Highlights The Greenville–Spartanburg industrial market is seeing the I-85 corridor enter a new phase of expansion as…
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Michelin North America President and CEO Matthew Cabe to lead United Way of Greenville County’s 2026 Community Campaign
July 29, 2026Cabe will lead the Upstate’s largest philanthropic campaign, mobilizing business leaders to fund more than $9 million in annual community investment. United Way of Greenville County (UWGC) announced Matthew…
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Get Some Windshield Therapy
July 29, 2026
By Tom Poland If you need to escape life’s ills, put some glass in front of your eyes and forget your worries on a back road. You’ll discover the bones…
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Blink Book Review: Anna Quindlen’s “More Than Enough”
July 29, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell Anna Quindlen has long been one of my favorite authors, so I downloaded this audiobook without knowing much about this novel. That turned out to be…
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Shovels & Rope headline August concert at Greenville’s Hampton Station
July 29, 2026
First Things Foundation brings an evening of Georgian feasting and live music to the Upstate on Saturday, August 29, 2026. First Things Foundation announces Art of the Tamada: A Toast…
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Bosch Community Fund supports advanced manufacturing education at Greenville Technical College
July 29, 2026
The Bosch Community Fund has awarded a $31,980 grant to the Greenville Tech Foundation to support advanced manufacturing education for students at Greenville Technical College and help strengthen the region’s…
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Communities In Schools of South Carolina announces new Board to advance student success statewide
July 29, 2026
Communities In Schools of South Carolina (CISSC), the state’s leading nonprofit dedicated to surrounding students with the relationships and resources they need to succeed in school and in life, has…
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SCRLA announces Restaurant Week Upstate’s return this August
July 28, 2026
The South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (SCRLA) announced the highly anticipated return of Restaurant Week Upstate, taking place from August 13-23, 2026. The 11-day culinary celebration will highlight premier…
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Studio 2LR continues growth with addition of three emerging design professionals
July 28, 2026Studio 2LR welcomed three talented emerging professionals to its architectural team: Cara Welker, Scott Dillon, and Ania Suber. As the firm’s portfolio continues to expand across higher education, healthcare, industrial,…
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Five graduate from TGHA and First Steps homebased childcare program
July 28, 2026
The first cohort of a new program aimed to increase the homebased childcare providers graduated this week. The Greenville Housing Authority (TGHA), Greenville First Steps, SC Childcare Resource and Referral…
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Clemson University’s Mashrur “Ronnie” Chowdhury earns prestigious national research award
July 28, 2026Chowdhury’s work has helped move transportation research from emerging ideas to real-world systems that are safer, more secure and more connected Mashrur “Ronnie” Chowdhury of Clemson University has received the American…
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The Shops at Greenridge unveils new public piano
July 27, 2026
The Shops at Greenridge unveiled its new public piano by Please Play Me Pianos on Saturday, July 25, adding a new interactive art and music experience to the shopping center.…
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Tickets on sale now for Bella—the latest from the GJFF
July 27, 2026
Tickets are now on sale for Bella, the latest Pop-Up Movie presented by the Greenville Jewish Film Festival. The film, a moving story about enduring bonds of friendship in a…
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South Carolina secures “first-in-the-nation” spot for 2028 Democratic Primary
July 27, 2026
In a major political victory for the Palmetto State, South Carolina has been officially chosen to host the first-in-the-nation primary for the Democratic Party’s 2028 presidential nomination calendar. The decision…
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Wyche attorney and former South Carolina Supreme Court Justice Kaye Hearn elected to the American Law Institute
July 27, 2026
Wyche announced that Justice Kaye Hearn has been elected to the American Law Institute (ALI). Membership in the ALI is a singular professional distinction reserved for leading judges, lawyers, and legal…
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