Chief Justice honors Lander with historic proclamation
May 21, 2026
GREENWOOD, S.C.—As the United States looks to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, leaders of South Carolina’s three branches of government have co-signed a…
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Spartanburg Water customers asked to follow voluntary water restrictions
May 21, 2026
Severe drought conditions have prompted leaders to issue recommendations for conservation. All counties in South Carolina, including Spartanburg, were upgraded to “severe” drought status by the South Carolina Drought Response…
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Memorial Day and Veterans Day: Understanding America’s military holidays
May 21, 2026Every year, Americans pause to honor those connected to military service, but Memorial Day and Veterans Day are often misunderstood or used interchangeably. While both recognize sacrifice and service, they…
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Duke Energy Foundation honors South Carolina veterans this Memorial Day with $30,000 in grants for workforce development
May 21, 2026
As communities honor the sacrifices of U.S. service members and their families this Memorial Day, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $30,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations who focus on…
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SCDES encourages safe swimming in lakes, rivers, pools and more as summer season approaches
May 21, 2026
As South Carolinians head outdoors to cool off this summer, the S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) encourages residents and visitors to make water safety a priority while enjoying pools,…
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Feed & Seed receives $70,000 grant from Greenville Women Giving to expand food processing capacity
May 21, 2026
Greenville Women Giving awarded Feed & Seed a $70,000 grant to purchase large-scale food processing equipment that will significantly increase its production capacity. Feed & Seed is a nonprofit organization…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio programs win five Telly Awards
May 21, 2026
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) programs have been honored with five Telly Awards. The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens and are judged…
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Bon Secours celebrates 2026 Project SEARCH graduates
May 21, 2026
Program Helps Students with Disabilities Prepare for Employment After School Bon Secours honored the Class of 2026 with a special ceremony held at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Monday.…
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Riley Institute launches South Carolina Education Data Tool to expand access to school performance insights
May 21, 2026
The Riley Institute at Furman University has officially launched the South Carolina Education Data Tool, a new interactive data visualization platform designed to make South Carolina school report card data…
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The World Book
May 20, 2026
By Tom Poland A lulu of a lady sold my parents a set of the World Book Encyclopedia. Miss Lulu Goolsby to be exact. It changed my life living…
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Facts First initiative launches to provide clear information on growth and community change across Spartanburg County
May 20, 2026
Facts First, a new community-focused initiative designed to provide clear, accessible information about growth, development, infrastructure and community change in Spartanburg County, was publicly introduced Tuesday, May 19, during a…
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10X Digital announces new client Clarity Financial Solutions
May 20, 2026
10X Digital, a leading digital marketing and public relations agency announced a new partnership with Greenville-based Clarity Financial Solutions, a trusted financial services firm dedicated to helping individuals and families…
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Sommer Ellis joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
May 20, 2026
Coldwell Banker Caine welcomed Sommer Ellis as a real estate agent in its Greenville office. Ellis brings a relationship-driven approach shaped by 20 years as a flight attendant with Southwest…
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AM-PM Farms Butchery & Market announces closure of Laurens Road Greenville location
May 20, 2026
Fountain Inn and Travelers Rest locations continue to offer the full AM-PM Farms experience AM-PM Farms Butchery & Market announced the closure of its Laurens Road location in Greenville, effective…
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CarolinaPower welcomes Dr. Christopher Traugh as director of construction services
May 20, 2026
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned, regional electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, has hired Christopher Traugh, DBA, as Director of Construction Services. In this role, Traugh will provide strategic…
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ESPNU to nationally televise SoCon Baseball Championship from Fluor Field
May 20, 2026
The Greenville Drive announced that the 2026 SoCon Baseball Championship game will broadcast live from Fluor Field to a potential national audience of 36 million on ESPNU. It marks the…
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Groundbreaking for historic Greenville Summit rehabilitation
May 20, 2026
The City of Greenville joined development partners, community leaders and residents for a ceremonial groundbreaking at the Greenville Summit, marking the start of a major rehabilitation of the 114-year-old building…
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Announcing the 2027 class of Liberty Fellows
May 19, 2026
21 South Carolinians commit to driving increased impact & embracing civil discourse Liberty Fellowship announced the incoming 2027 Class of Liberty Fellows. Since 2003, the network of more than 350…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorney Rob Tiro graduates from Leadership Greenville Class 52
May 19, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that attorney Rob Tiro has graduated from Leadership Greenville, the Greenville Chamber’s flagship leadership development program. Leadership Greenville is a ten-month intensive experience designed to…
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Greenville city news
May 19, 2026
Council Approves Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Mon, May 18, 2026 7:00 PM EDT Investments Reflect Community-Driven Goals Greenville City Council approved two significant financial actions that will shape the City’s…
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South Carolina Public Charter School District celebrates 20th anniversary
May 19, 2026
The South Carolina Public Charter School District (PCSD) celebrates its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of expanding educational opportunity, innovation, and school choice for families across South Carolina. Created by…
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Chernoff Newman earns multiple honors at 2025 SCPRSA Mercury Awards
May 19, 2026
Chernoff Newman garnered multiple honors at the South Carolina Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) Mercury Awards, held April 15, 2026, at Segra Park in Columbia. The Mercury Awards celebrate…
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Cameron Everett named Community Management Training Specialist
May 19, 2026
Community Association Management Services (CAMS) announced that Cameron Everett has taken on the role of Community Management Training Specialist. His primary responsibilities in this role include guiding and supporting new…
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Fiercely for discovery of self, career and world: Claire Richardson ’16 establishes performing arts experiential learning endowment
May 19, 2026
Claire Richardson grew up as the creative and curious youngest of three athletic children. She had shot up to 6 feet, 2 inches tall by age 14 — catching up…
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The Brooks Center announces 32nd season featuring returning favorites and new visiting artists
May 19, 2026
The upcoming year will include a varied roster of performances. The Brooks Center for the Performing Arts has released its 32nd season, bringing the best in music, dance and theatre to Clemson’s campus. “The 2026-2027 season…
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Student entrepreneur wins America’s Startup competition
May 19, 2026
Lukas Garcia, a Clemson chemistry and artificial intelligence student and founder of Crystal-XG, was named one of 10 national winners, earning $25,000 for his startup venture. Student entrepreneur Lukas Garcia…
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Leadership Greenville announces Class 52 graduation
May 19, 2026
The Greenville Chamber’s flagship leadership development program, Leadership Greenville, announced the graduation of its 52nd class after completing the 10-month leadership development program. Leadership Greenville is designed to develop informed, committed, and qualified…
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South Carolina ETV announces season 2 of acclaimed literary series, Books by the River
May 19, 2026
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) announced the return of its nationally distributed, Emmy-nominated literary series Books By The River. The new season premiered locally on ETV on May…
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SJWD Water District releases 2025 Water Quality Report
May 18, 2026
The Startex-Jackson-Wellford-Duncan Water District (SJWD) announced the release of its 2025 Water Quality Report, which provides customers with detailed information about the safety, quality, and source of their drinking water.…
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South Carolina ETV receives five Southeast Emmy® Awards
May 18, 2026
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) received five Emmy® Awards from the Regional Southeast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) at the 2026 Southeast Regional Emmy® Awards held…
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Furman University President Elizabeth Davis announces plans to conclude presidency at end of 2026-27 academic year
May 18, 2026
Furman University President Elizabeth Davis announced that the 2026–27 academic year will be her final year as the university’s 12th president, capping a presidency that has transformed the institution’s academic…
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Wagner Wealth Management’s Edwards honored by Greenville Business Magazine
May 18, 2026
Mimi Edwards, Chief Operating Officer for Wagner Wealth Management, has been named an SC Women in Business Award honoree. The SC Women in Business Awards are for female entrepreneurs, executives,…
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The secret’s out – Xavier Riddle exhibit bringing time travel adventures to the Upcountry History Museum
May 18, 2026
Travel back in time and unravel the secrets of world-famous heroes and heroines in “Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit,” a new exhibition opening on Saturday, May 16,…
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As boating season kicks off, state law and common sense demand safety on the water
May 18, 2026
National Safe Boating Week, May 16-22, serves as a timely reminder before Memorial Day weekend With Memorial Day weekend approaching and South Carolina’s lakes, rivers, and coastal waters filling up…
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South Carolina law now protects farmers’ roadside markets from commercial zoning, regulation
May 18, 2026
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed legislation into law May 15 that gives the state’s farmers new protections for roadside markets, shielding them from commercial zoning requirements and regulations that…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation expands UP (Upward Professionals) Employment Initiative team with two new employees
May 18, 2026
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a Greenville-based non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families, announces the addition of Kris Mostoller and Tori Weatherford to support…
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A Promise Unfulfilled: Remembering a Korean War Soldier Still Missing
May 18, 2026
The Korean War, fought on the Korean Peninsula from 1950 to 1953 is often described as the first major battle of the Cold War. After World War II, Korea, which…
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Converse alumna Angela Brobson receives Fulbright Award
May 14, 2026
Angela Brobson, a 2023 Converse University alumna, is among the fewer than 2,000 recent college graduates, graduate students and early career professionals who received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award…
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FEMA approves more than $1.2 billion to support recovery in seven southeastern states
May 14, 2026
FEMA recently approved more than $1.2 billion in funding to support recovery in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. This includes $1.1 billion to reimburse for…
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe opens May 18 at Verdae Village
May 14, 2026
Greenville’s newest location brings better-for-you eats to one of the Upstate’s fastest-growing corridors Tropical Smoothie Cafe announced its opening at Aston’s Verdae Village at 101 Verdae Blvd on Monday, May 18,…
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Pyramid Contracting breaks ground on The Vault in Greenville, SC
May 14, 2026
Pyramid Contracting announced the start of construction on The Vault in Greenville, South Carolina, where our team is serving as the General Contractor for this unique new development. The Vault…
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United Community Mortgage Services welcomes Rebecca Costanzo as director of mortgage originations
May 14, 2026
United Community announced Rebecca Costanzo has joined the company as director of mortgage originations. In this role, Costanzo will lead retail mortgage sales leaders to drive growth strategy, sales performance…
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Greenville Chamber hosts gubernatorial reception connecting Upstate business leaders with candidates
May 14, 2026
The Greenville Chamber welcomed members of the Upstate business community and candidates for South Carolina governor on May 11th during a Gubernatorial Reception presented and hosted by United Community. The event…
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Inaugural class signs to join TCTC Dual Enrollment Academy–Clemson Connect
May 14, 2026
Tri-County Technical College hosted a signing event on May 13 for the inaugural cohort of the TCTC Dual Enrollment Academy-Clemson Connect, a first-of-its-kind program that provides qualified high school students…
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Greenville Technical College trains next generation of aircraft maintenance technicians as industry shortage grows
May 14, 2026
As the national aviation industry faces a growing shortage of aircraft maintenance technicians, Greenville Technical College is preparing students for high-skill, high-wage aviation careers through its FAA-approved Aircraft Maintenance Technology…
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A Striped Bass & An Oak
May 13, 2026
By Tom Poland Though my hair was chestnut brown, I was green, a young writer hoping to create something memorable. I needed inspiration and I found it in a…
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Homes of Hope raises nearly $500,000 to expand affordable housing and Workforce Development efforts
May 13, 2026
In a powerful show of community investment, Homes of Hope raised $492,181.17 at its annual Spring Gala on May 1st at Furman University’s Younts Conference Center, fueling efforts to expand…
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The Insurance Source adds new Customer Service Sales Specialist
May 13, 2026
Shelby Abernathy Cruz has joined as a Customer Service Sales Specialist. Abernathy Cruz brings more than eight years of customer-focused experience to her role, including five years in management and…
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Old Edwards Reserve at Lake Keowee breaks ground on first new residential offering in more than 20 years
May 12, 2026
Old Edwards Reserve at Lake Keowee has officially broken ground on Laurel Village, an intimate new residential enclave that represents the community’s first real estate offering in more than two…
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Justin Draplin of Fortified Solar named Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Southeast finalist by EY US
May 12, 2026
Justin Draplin, CEO of Fortified Solar LLC, has been named a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Southeast Award by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US). Now in…
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