Upcountry Fiber Foundation gives $18,000 to local Upstate nonprofit
May 6, 2025
Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the philanthropic arm and permanent endowment of internet service provider Upcountry Fiber, announced that it has awarded six local nonprofit organizations $18,000 from its fourth quarter 2024…
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United Way of the Piedmont honors outstanding corporate and community partners at 2025 Leadership Awards
May 5, 2025
Local leaders from across Cherokee, Spartanburg, and Union counties gathered with United of the Piedmont on April 30, 2025 for an inspiring morning honoring the incredible companies and organizations that…
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Two students earn South Carolina’s Order of the Silver Crescent for exemplary contributions to the community
May 5, 2025During the Student Affairs Awards Banquet on April 30, Clemson students Joseph Pope Jr. and Charles Segars III were presented with the Order of the Silver Crescent — South Carolina’s…
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U.S. films selected for international public television conference in Bilbao, Spain
May 5, 2025
SCETV continues role as U.S. INPUT Secretariat Five films from the United States were screened at the 2025 International Public Television (INPUT) Conference held May 3–7 in Bilbao, Spain. Hosted…
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Scenic Carpenter
May 5, 2025
Greenville Theatre is hiring! We are currently accepting applicants to fill the position of Scenic Carpenter in our scene shop department. This position will work on the construction of all…
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Local Nurse named national “Nurse of the Year” by Interim HealthCare
May 5, 2025
Interim HealthCare of Greenville announces that Legare Boyle, RN, has been named Nurse of the Year by Interim HealthCare Inc.’s national franchise network. Chosen from among thousands of clinicians across…
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Greenville Chamber, USC Upstate present scholarships to LaunchGVL interns at End-of-Year Celebration
May 5, 2025LaunchGVL, a partnership between the Greenville Chamber and Greenville County Schools, hosted its annual End-of-Year Celebration on Wednesday, April 30th. The event honored the 154 high school students who have…
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Drew Stauffacher named new brand president of 9Round Kickboxing Fitness, the world’s largest kickboxing franchise
May 5, 2025
Drew Stauffacher has been named as the new brand president of 9Round Kickboxing Fitness, the world’s largest kickboxing franchise. Transitioning from the role of vice president of operations, this strategic…
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Congressman Clyburn to speak at Converse undergraduate commencement
May 5, 2025
James E. Clyburn, the U.S. Congressman representing South Carolina’s 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, will serve as the Undergraduate Commencement speaker at Converse University on Saturday,…
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Aerowerks selects Cherokee County to establish first US operation
May 5, 2025
Aerowerks, a manufacturer for the food service industry, announced it selects Cherokee County to establish the company’s first U.S. operation. The company’s $10 million investment will create 52 new jobs.…
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Greenville Technical College celebrates graduates at Commencement
May 2, 2025Commencement for Greenville Technical College graduates was held at the Greenville Convention Center on Friday, May 2. Included were 311 participants, 11 military veterans, 121 graduates with a GPA…
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SC Student Loan Corporation launches a new employee-directed mini grants program
May 1, 2025
South Carolina Student Loan Corporation (SCSLC), a nonprofit with over 50 years of experience in educational loan lending, has launched a mini grants program awarding a total of $25,000 to six SC nonprofits…
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Colliers Report: Greenville-Spartanburg Industrial Market Q1 2025
May 1, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Momentum in Upstate industrial market continues despite trade uncertainty Market Highlights The Greenville-Spartanburg industrial market carried momentum from a tremendous Q4 into the first…
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Apple VP, Furman alumna Kristin Huguet Quayle to speak at commencement ceremony
May 1, 2025
Kristin Huguet Quayle ’99, the vice president of worldwide communications at Apple, will be the featured speaker for Furman University’s class of 2025 commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 10, at…
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AT&T expands fiber internet to over 500,000 locations in South Carolina
May 1, 2025
AT&T has expanded its fiber internet network to more than 500,000 customer locations across South Carolina. The move is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to improve access to high-speed…
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FordHarrison adds associates across numerous offices
May 1, 2025
FordHarrison LLP, one of the country’s largest management-side labor and employment law firms, is pleased to announced that the firm added seven associates to offices throughout the U.S. including Berkeley…
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Capt. Mose Rogers & The S.S. Savannah
May 1, 2025
By Tom Poland I visit cemeteries never knowing what I’ll find. February 10, a cemetery gave me a story that has the elements of a great movie—risk, bravery, tragedy, the…
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The Rock It! Co. unveils new website for Tridion Environmental
May 1, 2025
A leading provider of premium environmental management services has rolled out a dynamic new website designed by The Rock It! Co. With an unwavering commitment to environmental preservation, sustainable practices,…
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PalmettoPride to launch SC Sweep campaign from April 25 to May 4
April 30, 2025
The statewide campaign is meant to encourage SC residents to pick up litter and keep South Carolina beautiful PalmettoPride, South Carolina’s anti-litter organization, is launching its new SC Sweep campaign. The statewide…
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Rebuild Upstate honors volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week
April 30, 2025
Rebuild Upstate, a local home repair nonprofit, recognized volunteers, donors, and partners at the Because of You BBQ, held during National Volunteer Appreciation Week. “Volunteers are essential to our mission;…
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McCrory wins Design-Build Excellence Award for E.A. Sween project in Greenwood County
April 30, 2025
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, won the Design-Build Excellence Award in the Industrial category in the 25th Annual Project/Team Awards competition sponsored by the Design-Build Institute of America’s…
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IMPH releases action plan to improve health outcomes for moms and babies in rural SC through improved access to care
April 30, 2025
The plan includes recommendations to improve maternal and infant health in South Carolina The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform…
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Why Isn’t the 7th Amendment Protected as Aggressively as the 2nd Amendment?
April 30, 2025The 7th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution promises the right to a jury trial in civil cases, which guarantees that civil disputes are resolved by a group of peers rather…
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Hill Institute at Furman to host next-gen tech forum about cobots
April 30, 2025
Furman University will host a breakfast and panel discussion about next-generation, collaborative robot (cobot) technology Thursday, May 8, 7:30-10 a.m. at Greenville ONE Center downtown. The event is free and…
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Original Six Foundation to distribute over 35,000 books to SC kindergarten students in rural & under-resourced communities
April 30, 2025
Throughout the month of May, the Original Six (O6) Foundation will distribute over 35,000 books to a record 44 public schools located in rural and under-resourced communities. For the first…
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Lima One Capital hires Greg Larsen as Senior Director of Underwriting
April 30, 2025
Lima One Capital, the nation’s premier lender for real estate investors, has hired mortgage credit industry leader Greg Larsen as its new Senior Director of Underwriting. Larsen will lead Lima…
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina launches JA Biztown Mobile® to help students gain better understanding of careers in South Carolina
April 29, 2025
Immersive Program Designed to Increase Career Exploration and Financial Literacy of Elementary School Students Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announces the launch of JA BizTown Mobile®. This program is…
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Wells Fargo Economic Report shows strong employment growth in South Carolina
April 29, 2025
A new Wells Fargo economic report, State Labor Markets Simmer in Q1, finds that state unemployment rate movements were mixed at the start of 2025, although payrolls in South Carolina rose 2.3%…
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South Carolina Arts Commission and SC Future Makers launch video series highlighting the creative side of advanced manufacturing
April 28, 2025
The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) and the SC Future Makers are partnering to show K-12 students how creativity and the arts play a vital role in advanced manufacturing across the state. Their collaboration…
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Converse earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School Silver designation
April 28, 2025
Converse University has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation, an honor given to colleges, universities and schools that are doing the most to embrace military students and to dedicate…
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Greenville Technical College breaks ground on Center for Welding and Automation Excellence at Brashier Campus
April 28, 2025
Senator Lindsey Graham joined Greenville Technical College faculty, staff, and students, Area Commission members, community leaders, and college partners in breaking ground for the Center for Welding and Automation Excellence…
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Colliers welcomes Macy Scoggins as a Senior Brokerage Associate to its South Carolina Retail Services Team
April 28, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Macy Scoggins has rejoined its Greenville office as a Senior Brokerage Associate specializing in retail brokerage services. Scoggins began her real estate career at…
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Middle Tyger Community Center breaks ground on new early care and education center to expand access to high-quality childcare in Spartanburg County
April 28, 2025
$19 million combined investment by SEW Eurodrive, South Carolina General Assembly, Spartanburg Academic Movement, and Spartanburg School District 5 to provide 285 childcare allotments, impacting more than 100 families. The…
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Carolina Handling wins Gold, Silver Stevie® Awards in 2025 American Business Awards®
April 28, 2025
Carolina Handling was named the winner of Gold and Silver Stevie® Awards in the 23rd Annual American Business Awards®. The Charlotte, NC-based material handling integrator won a Gold Stevie in…
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We Don’t Just Manage Properties, We Build Stability
April 28, 2025
By Matt Foster CEO of NOAH Property Management In the world of property management, success is too often measured in rent collection percentages and vacancy rates. But what if property…
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Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta presented by Lunazul returns May 4 for its 9th year of flavor, fun &; fiesta vibes
April 25, 2025
Greenville, SC – Get ready to party, Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta presented by Lunazul Tequila is back for its ninth year on Sunday, May 4, 2025, and it’s bigger, bolder,…
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Former Clemson place kickers launch PK Capital and PK Legacy Builders
April 24, 2025
Christian Groomes and Greg Huegel bring championship values, private lending experience, and commercial construction prowess Clemson University football teammates Christian Groomes and Greg Huegel announced the launch of their two…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes William “Ed” Humphrey of Lancaster High School as Educator of the Month
April 24, 2025
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized William “Ed” Humphrey of Lancaster High School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for April. “As…
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Reedy Property Group welcomes David Rosenberg as Vice President of Strategy
April 24, 2025
Reedy Property Group, a leading real estate and property management firm, announced the appointment of David Rosenberg as Vice President of Strategy. With more than two decades of experience in…
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Nature’s Fierce Defiance
April 23, 2025
By Tom Poland For seven years I only read Russian writers, Boris Pasternak, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Leo Tolstoy, and my favorite, Alexander Ilyich Solzhenitsyn. Solzhenitsyn wrote of life under Stalin.…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Sharon Tchonev, Varna International
April 23, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Ben Clauss and Craigen Schoen named to Forbes’ 2025 list of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
April 23, 2025
Two local Raymond James-affiliated financial advisors, Ben Clauss, CFA®, and Craigen Schoen, CFP®, were recently named to the 2025 Forbes list of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors. “It’s a pleasure to once…
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BASF in South Carolina participates in the iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival
April 23, 2025
BASF sites in South Carolina have joined together to sponsor and volunteer at the iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival, providing children of all ages an opportunity to learn about chemistry through…
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Duke Energy marks Earth Month in South Carolina with $375,000 in grants to fight trash, promote tree planting, sustain trail access
April 23, 2025
Throughout the month of April, Duke Energy is highlighting the importance of sustainability of our state’s natural assets with $375,000 in grants to organizations that manage and provide support to…
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Bon Secours St. Francis launches comprehensive breast program
April 23, 2025
Bon Secours St. Francis launched a new, comprehensive breast program, designed to bring together state-of-the-art technology, multidisciplinary experience, and a patient-centered approach to enhance breast health and cancer care in…
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Johnson & Wales University expands access to free tuition initiative for eligible undergraduate students in more states
April 23, 2025
Students from all of New England, North Carolina and South Carolina can now have up to 100 percent of tuition covered by The JWU Pledge CHARLOTTE, NC — Johnson &…
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Kopis honors two leaders named to Upstate’s most promising young professionals lists
April 22, 2025
Kopis, a Greenville-based tech firm specializing in custom software development, enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions and business intelligence services, proudly announces that two of its leaders were recently recognized for…
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NorthMark Strategies selects Spartanburg County to establish first South Carolina operation
April 22, 2025
Company investing $2.8 billion in high-performance computing center NorthMark Strategies (NorthMark), a multi-strategy investment firm, has selected Spartanburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $2.8 billion investment…
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Southern First reports first quarter 2025 results
April 22, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. “We are pleased to report our…
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Pelham Crossing reaches full capacity with Novatech as newest tenant
April 21, 2025
Pelham Crossing, a Class A light industrial and office park located in Greer, South Carolina, has reached full occupancy after a lease of ±6,500 square feet of space to Novatech.…
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