Literacy SC adds new expertise to Board as program grows regionally
June 25, 2025Literacy SC welcomed five new members to its Board of Directors this spring, bringing fresh energy and a wider range of expertise at a time of rapid organizational growth. With…
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Junior Achievement and BofA drive financial literacy for South Carolina high schoolers
June 25, 2025
Multi-stop JA Finance Park Mobile tour provided students an immersive financial experience Junior Achievement (JA) of Greater South Carolina and Bank of America partnered to deliver financial literacy education to…
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Hughes Agency welcomes Jennifer Mihalic as Senior Director of Media Relations
June 25, 2025
Hughes Agency, a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising, and event management firm, announced the addition of Jennifer Mihalic as Senior Director of Media Relations. Mihalic will oversee the agency’s public…
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2025 Upstate Heart Ball unites community to create a world of longer, healthier lives
June 25, 2025
American Heart Association annual event raises support to fight heart disease and stroke in the Upstate Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., and new published…
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BASF ECMS celebrates completion of sixth manufacturing apprenticeship cohort
June 25, 2025
BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) recognized five apprentices who successfully completed its North American Apprenticeship Development Program on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Tri County Technical College’s (TCTC)…
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The M&A Source recognizes M&A advisor David Yezbak
June 25, 2025
The M&A Source has awarded David Yezbak, President of Apogee Equity Partners, with the Gold Club Award for outstanding performance in 2024 as a part of its annual Member Awards…
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Duke Energy urges North Carolina and South Carolina customers to reduce electric usage
June 25, 2025
As high temperatures increase, Duke Energy is urging customers in the Carolinas to reduce their energy use during periods of peak demand today, June 23 from 3-8 p.m. to help…
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Greenville Literacy Association announces dates for 2025 Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale
June 25, 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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JDPR promotes Wendy Henry to account group manager
June 25, 2025
Agency celebrates senior team member’s 10-year tenure JDPR, a strategic marketing and communication agency providing services to regional, national and global clients for more than 30 years, has promoted Wendy…
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Charleston, SC Mayor William Cogswell honors Southern First Bank
June 24, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, announced that it has been recognized by the City of Charleston with a local proclamation for National Homeownership Month. The…
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Dual Enrollment program at Greenville Technical College earns accreditation
June 24, 2025
The Accreditation Commission of the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) has granted initial accreditation to the Dual Enrollment program at Greenville Technical College (GTC) along with five other…
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Lyons Industrial Properties represents Rudolph Logistics in a 95,000 SF lease in Duncan, SC
June 24, 2025
Lyons Industrial Properties announced the successful lease of approximately 95,000 square feet of Class A industrial space to Rudolph Logistics Group at 1061 Duncan-Reidville Road, a premier multi-tenant industrial facility…
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Colliers | South Carolina welcomes William Makepeace as Property Manager in Greenville
June 24, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina announced that William Makepeace has joined its Greenville office as Property Manager. In this role, Makepeace will oversee operations of a diverse commercial real estate portfolio…
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Cielo Digital Infrastructure selects Cherokee County for first South Carolina development project
June 24, 2025
Estimated $2.1 billion investment expected to create 30 new jobs Cielo Digital Infrastructure, LLC (Cielo), a provider of data center infrastructure, announced it selects Cherokee County to establish its first…
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Palmetto Nuclear Coalition launches to advance South Carolina’s energy and economic future
June 24, 2025
DC BLOX, Milliken & Company, Google, and Nucor unite to support growth of nuclear energy across South Carolina. South Carolina’s top business and civic leaders have launched the Palmetto Nuclear…
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Media Training Tips for Elected Officials and City Staff — From Someone Who’s Been on Both Sides of the Camera
June 24, 2025
By Lynnsey Gardner Baker Director at NP Strategy You know the phrase, “You catch more flies with honey than vinegar?” It’s a cliché for a reason—and one that applies perfectly…
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Verdae appoints Nancy Whitworth as new Director
June 24, 2025
Verdae Development, Inc. (VDI), the master developer for the 1,100-acre master planned community known as Verdae, has appointed Nancy Whitworth to its board of directors. “Each member of our board…
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JDPR brings on Emily Scott as account group manager
June 23, 2025
Greenville-based strategic marketing and communication agency JDPR is thrilled to announce the addition of Emily Scott as its newest account group manager. Her extensive account management background, including the facilitation…
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Clemson leads the state in Gilman scholarships, enabling study abroad
June 23, 2025
Nineteen Clemson students — including 16 from South Carolina — are studying abroad this year through nationally competitive Gilman Scholarships. The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program awards…
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Soby’s receives prestigious Wine Spectator Grand Award
June 23, 2025
South Carolina has its first ever recipient of the prestigious Wine Spectator Grand Award. Carl Sobocinski has dreamed of winning a Grand for Soby’s New South Cuisine since the restaurant…
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McBee Avenue Wealth Advisors sponsors ramp build to support Rebuild Upstate
June 23, 2025
Volunteers from McBee Avenue Wealth Advisors, a Northwestern Mutual Private Client Group located in Greenville, SC, recently came together to build a new deck and ramp for a local, homeowner…
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Foothills Dental to transition to Ramey Family Dentistry under new ownership
June 23, 2025
Foothills Dental, a cornerstone of dental care in the community, today announced its transition to new ownership, effective July 1, 2025. The practice will be renamed Ramey Family Dentistry and…
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Clemson Board freezes in-state tuition for sixth consecutive year
June 19, 2025
For the sixth consecutive year, Clemson University’s Board of Trustees has approved the administration’s recommendation to freeze tuition for in-state undergraduate students — reaffirming Clemson’s longstanding commitment to affordability,…
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Leadership Greenville community service project applications now open
June 19, 2025
The Greenville Chamber’s flagship leadership development program, Leadership Greenville, is announcing project proposal applications are open for non-profits located in Greenville County. Organizations can submit community service project proposals to be considered…
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SC Ports’ board approves FY26 infrastructure investments
June 19, 2025
FY26 infrastructure investments SC Ports’ Board of Directors approved on Tuesday a $294 million capital plan for fiscal year 2026 to fund critical port infrastructure. The funding will support completing…
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Prisma Health Cancer Institute awarded $17,500 from American Cancer Society to support transportation for cancer patients
June 19, 2025
This grant is part of a $9 million nationwide initiative aimed at reducing barriers to care for people undergoing cancer treatment. Prisma Health Cancer Institute has been awarded a $17,500…
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Local business earns sweet reward – America’s Best Chocolate Shop is in Greenville!
June 19, 2025
LaRue Fine Chocolate Honored by USA Today LaRue Fine Chocolate is the winner of “Best Chocolate Shop In America” by USA Today. “It feels a little surreal,” said founder Elizabeth Logan…
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SCMA announces new Board leadership: Grant Burns to Chair South Carolina’s leading manufacturing organization
June 19, 2025
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has elected Grant Burns as the chair of the organization’s Board of Directors, alongside its full slate of board members. The elections took place…
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ES Foundry and Greenwood County Economic Development win 2025 CiCi Award
June 19, 2025Greenwood County Economic Development and ES Foundry have received national recognition for ES Foundry’s innovative investment in Greenwood County, winning a 2025 Corporate Investment & Community Impact (CiCi) Award. Trade…
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SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation receives $50,000 grant to expand STEM programs across SC
June 19, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation (GSSMF) has received a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation. Funding will provide greater accessibility…
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SC Chamber releases 2025 results for business report
June 19, 2025
Advocacy Resulted in $807 Million Impact for South Carolina’s Business Community The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) released its annual Results for Business report recapping its advocacy efforts during the…
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Coldwell Banker Caine’s Anderson office honored with South Carolina Historic Preservation Award
June 19, 2025
Coldwell Banker Caine announced that its newly renovated Anderson office—located in the former historic U.S. Post Office building at 401 N. Main St.—has been awarded a 2025 South Carolina Historic…
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United Community expands Wealth division in Greenville with three veteran hires
June 19, 2025
United Community is strengthening its recently launched Wealth division with the addition of three experienced bankers in the Greenville market: Brian Hungerford, Kurt Schumacher and Charles Williams. Hungerford joins the…
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Blink Book Review: “Uncommon Favor: North Philly, My Mother, and the Life Lessons I Learned from All Three” by Dawn Staley
June 18, 2025
By Reba Hull Campbell I’m not usually one to pick memoirs by sports icons. Musicians, journalists, writers or politicians, yes. But not often sports heroes. I admit, I just…
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They Just Upped And Left
June 18, 2025
By Tom Poland Late 1950s. May 1. Riding with Dad by a cement block house. White. A few clothes out back on the clothesline. Diapers mainly. A tricycle with…
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Interim HealthCare named a 2025 Top Workplace in South Carolina
June 18, 2025
Interim HealthCare has been recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace in South Carolina, an honor awarded by Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly, and Charleston Business Magazine, in partnership with…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis names Mark S. Barnes Chief of Staff
June 18, 2025
South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis today announced the appointment of Mark S. Barnes, MBA, CGFO, as his new Chief of Staff. Barnes brings more than three decades of experience…
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Greenville celebrated the grand reopening of Cleveland Park Courts
June 17, 2025On Tuesday, June 17, the City of Greenville hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the grand reopening of the newly renovated Cleveland Park Courts. The event highlighted the city’s continued…
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Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization announces 2025 judges’ panels
June 17, 2025
The Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization has announced the panelists tasked with selecting the next Miss South Carolina and Miss South Carolina’s Teen. The 2025 competition, taking place in Columbia…
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Pam Wessel returns to Golden Career Strategies
June 17, 2025
Greenville-based Golden Career Strategies (GCS) announces the return of Pam Wessel as a senior consultant, coach, and sales consultant. Wessel, who worked with GCS from 2009 to 2015, brings extensive…
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Judson Mill District and Judson Mill Play Café to launch Makers at the Mill Event
June 17, 2025
Evening market to feature more than 20 local vendors and celebrate Greenville’s creativity community The Judson Mill District, in partnership with Judson Mill Play Café, is launching Makers at the…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation gives seven Community Innovation Grants to support individuals with disabilities
June 17, 2025
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, recently awarded seven Community Innovations Grants to Upstate non-profits. The…
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Green Valley Country Club unveils Club ’58
June 16, 2025
A New Standard in Upscale Member Dining Green Valley Country Club (“Green Valley”) is opening the doors for its newest expansion, Club ’58. The club is hosting a grand opening…
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South Carolina ETV to premiere Healing with Grace as part of “Never Forgotten: The Emanuel Nine” commemoration
June 16, 2025
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will premiere the broadcast special Healing with Grace on June 19 at 8 p.m. on ETV. The one-hour special will also be available for streaming…
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Colliers Report: Greenville-Spartanburg Multifamily Market Q1 2025
June 16, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Strong regional economy boosts multifamily performance Market Highlights A wave of economic growth across the Greenville-Spartanburg market continues to bolster multifamily demand. Simultaneously, lifestyle-driven…
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Gemmill named vice chair of the Coalition for Academic Scientific Computation
June 16, 2025
Jill Gemmill, associate vice president for Research Computing and Data at Clemson University, was named vice chair for the Coalition for Academic Scientific Computation (CASC). Brian Voss, vice president and…
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School of Architecture publication awarded in prestigious international design competition
June 16, 2025
Clemson University’s School of Architecture and Department of Art are celebrating a major design accolade. INTER–, Issue 1, the inaugural edition of the School’s student-led publication, has been named one of…
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SCDNR Director addresses S.C. Chamber’s Environmental Affairs Committee
June 16, 2025Mullikin presents a “path forward” for South Carolina By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, addressed the S.C. Chamber of Commerce’s…
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Wade’s Restaurant expands with first Wade’s Jr. concept on Reidville Road
June 16, 2025
Wade’s Restaurant, a James Beard Award-winning Southern dining institution in Spartanburg, announced a new concept — Wade’s Jr. — scheduled to open on Reidville Road in early 2026. This new…
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South Carolina maintains coveted Aaa credit rating from Moody’s
June 16, 2025
South Carolina continues to demonstrate strong financial stewardship, as Moody’s Ratings has reaffirmed the state’s Aaa credit rating with a stable outlook. State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the positive news…
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