Colliers | South Carolina welcomes James Hyatt as land brokerage professional in the Greenville Office
October 10, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina announced the addition of James Hyatt as a Brokerage Associate in its Greenville office. Hyatt will be a member of the land and commercial brokerage team,…
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Stokes & Company CPAs welcomes Shelly Davis as Accountant
October 10, 2025
Stokes & Company CPAs is excited to welcome Shelly Davis as the newest Accountant. Shelly Davis holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Charleston Southern University and brings…
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Lander alumnus races to success with suitcase full of courage
October 10, 2025
Cameron Dorn doesn’t just talk about pushing limits. He lives it. Some might call the South Carolina native a business daredevil, but the founder of Suitcase of Courage strategically channels…
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Southern Exposure—The Fly Swatter
October 9, 2025
By Tom Poland Grandmothers’ Weapon Of Choice The New Oxford American Dictionary defines “fly swatter” as “an implement used for swatting insects, typically a square of plastic mesh attached…
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Upstate Institute of Youth Programs receives $40,000 grant from Power:Ed to support its STEM Success & Career Readiness Program for high school students in Oconee County
October 9, 2025
Pictured L to R: Tequisha Whitener, UIYP Project Advisor; Thwanda L. Davidson, Ed.D.UIYP Executive Director; SCSL Marketing & Outreach Director Destra Capers; Power:Ed Executive Director Claire Gibbons; and SCSL President…
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Vivacity Tech opens new 67,000 square-foot warehouse in Greenville, creating 100 jobs
October 9, 2025Vivacity Tech celebrated the grand opening of its new 67,000-square-foot warehouse with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, October 8. The expansion marks a major milestone for the growing national company,…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina Retail Market Q2 2025
October 9, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Retail market shows signs of easing after breakneck pace Market Highlights After several years of robust demand and consistently low vacancy, retail markets across…
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21 Liberty Fellowship graduates commit to increase impact & advance civil discourse
October 9, 2025The Liberty Fellowship Class of 2025 has completed a values-based 18-month leadership program and made a lifetime commitment to use their creativity, energy, and resources to tackle the most urgent…
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Everything Outdoor Fest announces amped up adventures and music
October 9, 2025
Now in its third year, the non-profit Everything Outdoor Fest (EOF) is fast becoming one of the Southeast region’s leading outdoor festivals. The 2025 Fest is just around the corner on Nov.…
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Sustain SC and the Shi Institute at Furman University welcome the 2026 class of SLI fellows
October 9, 2025
Sustain SC in partnership with The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities at Furman University announced the 2026 class of the Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI). Now entering its fifth year, SLI…
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J. Cole Smith named Clemson University’s new executive vice president for academic affairs and provost
October 9, 2025
Clemson University has appointed J. Cole Smith ’96 as its new Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, following approval from the Board of Trustees Compensation Committee this afternoon.…
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Bon Secours alerts Humana patients as contract negotiations enter new phase
October 9, 2025
Starting December 1, more than 16,000 Humana Managed Medicaid and Medicare Advantage members may lose access to their Bon Secours providers Bon Secours, a leading health system in Greenville, is…
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Sleep in Heavenly Peace honors BASF ECMS for community impact
October 8, 2025
Two Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) with BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) have been honored by Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a nonprofit dedicated to building and delivering beds to…
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Flock and Rally’s CEO, Merritt McNeely, named as a 2025 Most Influential Leader
October 8, 2025
Flock and Rally, a women-owned, full-service communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, is celebrating two major recognitions: CEO Merritt McNeely has been named to the 2025 list…
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United Way of Pickens County welcomes Michelle Lyons as Free File Program Manager
October 8, 2025
United Way of Pickens County welcomed Michelle Lyons as the new Free File Program Manager, overseeing the organization’s free tax preparation services for local individuals and families. In her new…
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Hollingsworth Funds celebrates 25 years of momentous impact on the Greenville Community
October 8, 2025
From reshaping the I-85 corridor through its real estate to spearheading the next generation of affordable housing and economic mobility, HollingsworthFunds has spent the past quarter century creating a better…
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Getting Ahead of the Seasons: A Homeowner’s Guide to Fall Preparedness in Upstate South Carolina
October 8, 2025
By Chad Charles Fall is here and that is the perfect time for homeowners to prepare their homes for the months ahead. From unpredictable fall storms to holiday gatherings and…
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Verdae Development, Inc. appoints Eric Miller as senior development manager
October 8, 2025
Accomplished project manager to oversee Bolden Street District and advance Verdae’s long-term master plan Verdae Development, Inc. has appointed Eric Miller as senior development manager, where he will lead the…
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SC Ports Authority appoints Mallace CEO
October 7, 2025
With a unanimous vote by its Board of Directors, the South Carolina State Ports Authority (SC Ports) announced Micah Mallace as President and CEO. Mallace assumes leadership of the port…
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Bon Secours announces historic gift to name Women’s Center
October 7, 2025Bon Secours St. Francis Health System will soon embark on a major renovation of its Women’s Center, transforming the fourth floor at its Eastside campus into a state-of-the-art environment for…
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SC REALTORS celebrate award winners, install 2026 incoming leadership
October 7, 2025
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) celebrated its 2025 award winners, and installation of officers at Wild Dunes in Isle of Palms in September. Approximately 300 Realtors from across the state attended…
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Pratt Industries expands York County operations with new manufacturing facility
October 7, 2025
$92.5 million investment will create 116 new jobs FAST FACTS Pratt Industries is expanding its operations in York County with a new manufacturing facility. The company’s $92.5 million investment will create…
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Charleston retains title of No. 1 small city in the U.S. in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards
October 7, 2025
For the fourth consecutive year, and 14th time in the last 15 years, Charleston has been named the top city in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler readers. The Readers’ Choice Awards…
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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
October 7, 2025
Graided and SimXity AERO were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Alita Technologies, Blotting Innovations, Lucie Medical, and Tiersphere received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive…
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Carolina Handling opens new facility in Pickens County, SC
October 7, 2025
The $23.2 million investment from Carolina Handling and developer RealtyLink combines the warehouse and office space from four area facilities under one roof and will create 100 new jobs in…
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2026 SC Nonprofit Summit: Woven Together
October 7, 2025
South Carolina’s largest gathering of nonprofit, philanthropic, and community leaders will return for the 2026 SC Nonprofit Summit. Presented by Together SC and cohosted by the United Way Association of…
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Colliers Report: Greenville-Spartanburg Office Market Q3 2025
October 7, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Market fundamentals strong as users eye growth Market Highlights Current Lighting’s (formerly Hubbell) three-floor giveback of 138,322 square feet at 701 Millennium Blvd led…
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Clemson institute works with industry on new markets for South Carolina timber
October 7, 2025
The meeting took place amid a series of high-profile mill closures, including those of International Paper in Georgetown, the WestRock plant in Charleston, International Paper in Savannah, and the Containerboard…
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Eskridge Tri-ART Series celebrates 30 years of inspiring children through performing arts
October 7, 2025
College of Arts and Humanities For 30 years, the Bill and Donna Eskridge Tri-ART Series has welcomed students from across the Upstate into the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts…
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Ph.D. student earns fellowship to study the use of artificial intelligence in civil engineering and construction
October 7, 2025
College of Architecture, Art and Construction Stuti Garg, a Ph.D. student in the Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development, has earned the Chishiki Artificial Intelligence in Civil Engineering…
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Clemson University, MIT and industry join to build battery workforce
October 7, 2025
The project is the latest example of how Clemson University works closely with industry partners, technical colleges, and career and technical education (CTE) programs to develop a strong workforce pipeline.…
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October MoseleyNext event features high-energy chamber music group Project Trio
October 7, 2025
Converse University will welcome innovative music group, Project Trio for the first MoseleyNext concert of the 2025-2025 season. Celebrated for their dynamic stage presence and genre-defying performances, Project Trio redefines…
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Drew Scott joins CCC business development team
October 7, 2025
Clayton Construction Company is pleased to announce that Drew Scott has joined our Business Development team. With nearly twelve years of experience in industrial sales, including eight years in the industrial…
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South Carolina Public Radio premieres new audio drama series, Shortwave Kitsch Radio
October 7, 2025
South Carolina Public Radio (SC Public Radio) is pleased to announce the premiere of Shortwave Kitsch Radio, an original audio drama series that combines history with creative storytelling. The series will…
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PalmettoPride announces 2026 Tree Grant recipients
October 7, 2025
Program Helps Restore South Carolina Tree Canopy One Year After Hurricane Helene PalmettoPride has awarded 1,503 trees to 18 organizations in 13 counties through its annual Tree Grant program, offered…
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Green Valley Country Club raises over $30,000 during inaugural Golf & Benefit Concert
October 6, 2025
Green Valley Country Club (“Green Valley”) hosted its first annual Golf & Benefit Concert on September 19th, raising more than $30,000 in support of two impactful organizations: the Meyer Center…
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Pope Flynn expands to Georgia, adds seasoned public finance attorney James Woodward
October 6, 2025
Pope Flynn, a law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has expanded to Georgia, adding an office in Athens and broadening its Southeastern presence. The new office in…
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Colliers Report: Greenville-Spartanburg Multifamily Market Q2 2025
October 6, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Growing baseline demand supports strong fundamentals Market Highlights Buyers continue to see strong value in the Greenville-Spartanburg market, potentially opening a new construction window…
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Meals on Wheels of Greenville graduates from National Food is Medicine Coalition Accelerator Program, begins accreditation process and medically tailored meals pilot
October 6, 2025
Meals on Wheels Greenville has graduated from The Food is Medicine Coalition (FIMC) Accelerator Program. This milestone underscores and builds on the organization’s commitment to serving seniors and the homebound…
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Stokes & Company CPAs welcomes Anthony DuMond as accountant
October 6, 2025
Stokes & Company CPAs announced Anthony DuMond as the newest Accountant. Anthony DuMond earned both a Bachelor’s in Financial Management and a Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAcc) from Clemson University.…
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Patrick Furman promoted to Managing Broker at Herlong Sotheby’s International Realty
October 6, 2025
Herlong Sotheby’s International Realty has named Patrick Furman as its new Managing Broker for its McDaniel Greene office. As Managing Broker, Furman will oversee the daily operations by ensuring compliance,…
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United Community celebrates World Animal Day through acts of service
October 3, 2025United Community is celebrating World Animal Day on October 4 by taking meaningful action to support animal welfare across the Southeast. Teams throughout the region will unite in service projects…
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Governor Henry McMaster issues Manufacturing Month proclamation
October 3, 2025
Governor Henry McMaster issued a proclamation celebrating October as South Carolina Manufacturing Month and Friday, October 3, as National Manufacturing Day across the state. The proclamation honors the strength, innovation,…
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Greenville Chamber’s “Dream Team” of the 1990s reunites to celebrate golden era of growth
October 3, 2025Twenty former leaders of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce came together last week at Endeavor Greenville for a Golden Era Reunion. The gathering honored the team whose vision and collaboration…
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Mashburn Construction announces key employee promotions to strengthen leadership team
October 2, 2025
Mashburn Construction, a leader in general contracting, announced the promotion of several team members to new leadership roles, following the completion of the company’s annual employee review process. These promotions…
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Colliers Report: Greenville-Spartanburg Multifamily Market Q2 2025
October 2, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Growing baseline demand supports strong fundamentals Market Highlights Buyers continue to see strong value in the Greenville-Spartanburg market, potentially opening a new construction window…
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Isuzu commemorates construction kickoff at its state-of-the-art production facility in South Carolina
October 2, 2025
Isuzu North America Corporation held a groundbreaking ceremony today for its new 1,000,000-square-foot production facility in Piedmont, South Carolina. This event marks a major milestone in the company’s long-term commitment…
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Audition announcement for Disney’s Frozen
October 2, 2025
We are excited to invite you to audition for Greenville Theatre’s production of Frozen in the historic 100th season. Greenville Theatre is an equal opportunity employer and encourages performers of…
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Bon Secours announces historic gift to name Women’s Center
October 2, 2025
Naming Celebration Scheduled for This Weekend Bon Secours St. Francis Health System will soon embark on a major renovation of its Women’s Center, transforming the fourth floor at its Eastside…
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Greenville’s first inclusive playground opens in Cleveland Park
October 2, 2025
Brooks Playground Features Large Shaded Areas and Soft Turf City leaders joined Brooks Foster and her family for the opening of the inclusive playground. The 10,000-square-foot inclusive playground is 85…
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