KVH Collective to host “Spill the Tea” event featuring Upstate women leaders
September 15, 2026
The KVH Collective will host Spill the Tea, an evening of networking and conversation on Friday, October 9, from 4–7 p.m. at Seratonic in Greenville. Spill the Tea will feature…
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CDS hosts 2026 Eggs Benefit – Oct 1
September 15, 2026
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) will host its 15th annual Eggs Benefit on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at The Poinsett Club in Downtown Greenville. Breakfast will be served at…
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For Lander student, children’s book is story of farming, family and faith
September 15, 2026
For Lander University student Emalie White, farming is about far more than planting seeds, tending crops and putting food on the table. It is about family, faith and gratitude for…
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South Carolina Water Utilities investing in Valley Brook wastewater infrastructure
September 15, 2026
Improvements will strengthen system reliability and support long-term wastewater service in Anderson County ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. — South Carolina Water Utilities (SCWU)(opens in new tab) is making a series of…
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Clemson University dedicates state-of-the-art Forestry and Environmental Conservation building
September 15, 2026This unique, sustainably constructed facility was made possible thanks to support from individuals, industries and the state. Clemson University announced the dedication of its newest innovative campus facility, the Forestry…
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Greenville Symphony opens 79th season with Mozart’s monumental Requiem
September 15, 2026
More than 100 musicians and singers will fill the stage at Peace Concert Hall as the Greenville Symphony opens its 2026–27 Common Ground season with Mozart’s Requiem, presented Saturday, September…
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A conservation-minded heart for South Carolina
September 15, 2026The dedication and work of SCDNR’s Anna Huckabee Smith By Tom Mullikin Conservation is often measured in acres protected, species recovered, waterways restored or dollars invested. But behind each of…
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Greenville drummer turns decades of experience into new teaching venture
September 14, 2026After more than three decades of playing drums in churches, clubs and recording studios, Upstate musician Justin is returning to something he discovered years ago that he loves almost as…
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Babb, Bixler & Dollar welcomes real estate attorney Nicholas J. Brausch
September 14, 2026
The addition expands the firm’s residential and commercial closing capacity across the Upstate. Babb, Bixler & Dollar LLC has announced that Nicholas J. Brausch has joined the firm as an…
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Bon Secours launches Community Health Improvement Plan
September 14, 2026
Plan outlines community-driven strategies to improve health outcomes across the Upstate Bon Secours has launched a new, three-year Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), designed to address the health priorities identified…
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New study: S.C. infrastructure investments projected to generate $66.7 billion in economic impact
September 14, 2026
Approximately $39 billion in infrastructure investment across South Carolina from fiscal year 2021 through fiscal year 2028 is expected to generate $66.7 billion in total economic activity, according to new…
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Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes to host 25th Annual Grief Seminar
September 11, 2026
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes will host its 25th Annual Grief Seminar on Thursday, Oct. 1 at the Kroc Center in Greenville. The event will feature two sessions providing professional caregivers…
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PartyHardGVL, Due South Coffee and local partners launch OPEN HOUSE day party at Hampton Station – Sept 12
September 10, 2026
The new daytime event brings house music, coffee, fitness and community programming on September 12. Due South Coffee Roasters, Daylight Burrito, RunClubGVL and Red Bull USA are joining PartyHardGVL and…
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Shelice Jenkins joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
September 10, 2026
Coldwell Banker Caine welcomed Shelice Jenkins as a Realtor® in its Greenville office. A Greenville native, Jenkins brings experience spanning entrepreneurship, nonprofit leadership, operations and family support to her work…
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Furman professor to start Greenville County Historical Society season
September 10, 2026
The 200 years of Furman University will be the subject of the first event in the Greenville County Historical Society’s 2026-27 Lecture Series. The Lecture Series brings together eminent historians…
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Bobby Bevill, Jr. of Davis Services: First-ever, two-time recipient of National Comfort Institute’s top technical honor
September 10, 2026
Davis Services, Inc. announces that Bobby G. Bevill, Jr., service manager, has received the National Comfort Institute’s (NCI) top technical honor for the second time. The only individual to be…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes four associates across South Carolina
September 10, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that four associates have joined the firm across three HSB offices. These attorneys will strengthen the firm’s litigation, construction and family law practices. “We are excited…
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Clemson’s new Forestry and Environmental Conservation building a model for sustainability, efficiency
September 10, 2026Clemson University’s Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation (FEC) moved into a cutting-edge new home at the beginning of the 2026 Fall semester. The new FEC building, located at the…
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Front Porch Housing Golf Classic to raise support for Greenville individuals and families
September 10, 2026
Front Porch Housing will bring together approximately 100 golfers, sponsors and community partners on Monday, Sept. 14 at Carolina Springs Golf Course for the 2026 Front Porch Housing Golf Classic,…
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Bridge to Clemson program closes 20th year with record 88% crosser success rate
September 10, 2026Bridge to Clemson welcomed its Fall 2026 cohort in August with 1,074 students participating in this year’s program. Students attended Convocation in Clemson University’s Brooks Center for the Performing Arts…
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Twenty-five years after 9/11, Upstate Warrior Solution stands with those who answered the call
September 9, 2026
This week marks 25 years since the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, a morning that sent a generation of Americans toward recruiting offices, firehouses and police academies. A quarter century…
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Registration open for Annual Training 2026: strategies, solutions, and inspiration for South Carolina’s changemakers
September 9, 2026
What does it take to create meaningful impact in today’s rapidly changing environment? That question will be at the center of the Protech Annual Training 2026, Presented by Ritedose and…
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The Deadly Silo
September 9, 2026
By Tom Poland I’ve always looked at silos with wonderment. Silos fill me with a sense of mystery. Just how do they work? Then I began to notice nearly all…
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Good to Go expands team with Anna Britton Madden as Director of Marketing and Summer Gibson as Director of Gourmet Vending
September 9, 2026Good 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 the appointment of Anna Britton…
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Inspiration Magazine spotlights success of Mary Black Foundation
September 9, 2026
With 30 years of successfully starting some of Spartanburg’s major health and community initiatives, the Mary Black Foundation has garnered a lot of well-deserved attention. But a recent piece from…
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Joseph F. Rice, prominent attorney and longtime USC benefactor, dies at 72
September 9, 2026
Joseph F. “Joe” Rice, a nationally known attorney, University of South Carolina alumnus and philanthropist whose name graces the university’s law school, died Sept. 3. He was 72. University of…
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Spartanburg Community College awarded $1.325 million to continue TRIO Talent Search program in Cherokee County
September 9, 2026
Spartanburg Community College (SCC) has been awarded a five-year federal grant totaling $1.325 million to continue its TRIO Talent Search program in Cherokee County. The renewed funding, totaling $265,000 annually for five years, will…
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Upstate Forever, landowners protect more than 800 acres in Laurens and Union Counties
September 9, 2026Newly conserved properties protect family farms, working lands, clean water, and wildlife habitat for future generations Local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever has permanently protected more than 800 acres across Laurens…
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Historic Soapstone site opens its story to visitors with new self-guided tour
September 8, 2026
PICKENS COUNTY, SC – A remarkable Upstate story spanning Cherokee history, slavery, emancipation and more than 160 years of African American community life is now easier for the public to…
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Greenville Technical College helps build the workforce powering the Upstate economy
September 8, 2026
As Upstate employers face growing demand for skilled workers in health care, advanced manufacturing, aviation, technology, skilled trades, and other key industries, Greenville Technical College is helping build the talent…
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Jordan Edmisten promoted to Business Development Manager
September 8, 2026
Community Association Management Services (CAMS) announced that Jordan Edmisten has been named Business Development Manager. She joined the Business Development team in 2023 and previously served as Business Development Specialist.…
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SC Optometric Physicians elect 2026-2027 board of directors
September 8, 2026The South Carolina Optometric Physicians Association (SCOPA) elected their new board of directors at the Association’s 119th Annual Meeting, held August 20–22, 2026, at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort…
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Anne Thompson achieves CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification
September 8, 2026
Greenwood Capital recognized Anne Thompson for earning her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation. By earning this credential, Thompson has demonstrated a commitment to providing her clients with comprehensive and effective financial…
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Greenville Symphony announces new musician appointments following national auditions
September 8, 2026
The Greenville Symphony Orchestra is welcoming eight musician appointments to its roster following a competitive national audition process that drew 68 musicians from across the country. Held over four days…
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United Way of Greenville County selects JDPR as Agency-of-Record
September 8, 2026
JDPR announced its partnership with United Way of Greenville County, a Greenville nonprofit organization working to strengthen the systems families rely on to build stability and increase opportunity. Through this…
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Help clear South Carolina’s waterways: A call for visionary donors
September 7, 2026
South Carolina’s coastal waters and pristine marshlands face a critical challenge: accumulating marine debris and heavy wreckage that threaten local ecosystems and wildlife. While community volunteer efforts make a meaningful…
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Mark your calendars for maritime fun as community preps for 37th Annual Wooden Boat Show
September 7, 2026
As the calendar flips to September, the hope for cooler temperatures and continued outdoor fun prevails in our historic port city. It’s also a reminder that Georgetown’s premier event, the…
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Lander ROTC cadet from Murrells Inlet completes grueling Army training at West Point, Fort Knox
September 4, 2026
GREENWOOD, S.C.— Lander University senior August Darden, of Murrells Inlet, spent his summer preparing for a future that is defined by leadership, service and a career in the U.S. Army.…
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Wine House opens at Hartness, bringing new wine and gathering experience to Hartness Village Center
September 3, 2026Wine House(opens in new tab) has officially opened its doors at Hartness, bringing its neighborhood wine shop and wine bar concept to the Village Center and adding a new destination…
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Wagner’s Koch honored
September 3, 2026
Clay Koch, a wealth manager with Wagner Wealth Management, has been awarded one of South Carolina’s most respected honors for young professionals. Greenville Business Magazine annually honors the Best &…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County welcomes five new Board Members
September 3, 2026
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County announces five new members joining its Board of Directors for fiscal year 2027: Ken Cummings, Ken Gibson, Glenda Morrison-Fair, John Natale and Sima Patel.…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2026 Angel Charities
September 3, 2026
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel Awards. Each year, the Secretary of State honors several…
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Greenville Theatre launches the historic Season 101 Broadway Series with a sweeping production of Titanic the Musical
September 2, 2026
Greenville Theatre launched its milestone 101st Season titled “Sail On” with the five-time Tony Award-winning masterpiece, Titanic the Musical. Running September 11 through September 27, 2026, this production opens the…
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Kawonu Golf Club completes grassing of Championship Course
September 2, 2026Milestone brings major course construction to a close as private, golf-only club prepares for spring 2027 opening Kawonu Golf Club(opens in new tab) has completed grassing across all 18 holes of…
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Fresh off five stellar award wins, Lisa Knowles-Smith & The Brown Singers head to Greenville for SpiritFest 2026
September 2, 2026
Tye Tribbett, Tamela Mann and more join the 34th annual SpiritFest at Bon Secours Wellness Arena Sunday, September 6 Fresh off one of the biggest nights of the 41st Annual…
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JDPR continues growth with promotion and the addition of two team members
September 2, 2026
Grace Daughtry promoted; Troy Dassing and MaKayla Renner bring their talents to JDPR. Leading strategic marketing-communications agency JDPR continues an upward climb as they expand the team with a well-deserved…
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SC Commerce announces new general counsel
September 2, 2026
Patrick Turner to oversee agency’s legal division The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced that Patrick Turner has joined the agency as general counsel. Turner will oversee…
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THRIVE Laurens County to host community Data Walk exploring health priorities across the county – Sept. 30
September 2, 2026
LAURENS, S.C. – THRIVE Laurens County will host a community Data Walk on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., inviting residents, community leaders, health partners and…
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Jackson Station Rhythm & Blues Club
September 2, 2026
By Tom Poland October 1977—April 1990 Where The Music Died Now and then a kind of gravity draws me to an old building. I’m driving south on SC Highway 25…
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Blink Book Review: “Woe Is I” by Patricia O’Conner”
September 2, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell I’ve been working my way through some new and not-so-new favorite writing books this summer. One I’ve revisited is the latest edition of Patricia T.…
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