Holiday Classic ‘White Christmas’ celebrating 70th anniversary
November 11, 2024
Upcountry History Museum Exhibit Brings Timeless Story to Life With Original Costumes, Props and Memorabilia from 1954 Film It may not be “just like the ones we used to know,”…
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Holiday Home Tour tickets on sale to benefit Hispanic Alliance
November 11, 2024
A local health charity has the perfect opportunity to put Upstate residents in the holiday spirit while also giving back to their neighbors. Tickets are now on sale for The…
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Austin McMahan: Building Strong Teams from the Military to the Workplace
November 11, 2024
Growing up in Salem, Austin McMahan always gravitated toward team settings. From high school sports to military service, camaraderie and shared goals have been central to his life. After a…
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Greenville Technical College welcomes Dr. Kerwin Graham as dean of enrollment services
November 11, 2024
Dr. Kerwin Graham has joined Greenville Technical College (GTC) as dean of enrollment services, responsible for helping students complete the admissions process and begin pursuing their academic goals. “We are…
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Pope Flynn achieves Band 1 Banking & Finance ranking for South Carolina in Chambers and Partners USA 2024 guide
November 11, 2024
Pope Flynn, a law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has achieved a Band 1 Banking & Finance ranking for South Carolina in the 2024 USA Chambers and…
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Addison Homes receives U. S. Department of Energy 2024 Housing Innovation Grand award
November 11, 2024
Addison Homes, a South Carolina home builder which specializes in building healthy, high-performance homes that emphasize resilience to natural disasters, increased comfort and durability, better indoor air quality, and ultra…
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Flathouse Studios opens, redefines housing in Greenville
November 11, 2024A former hotel near the intersection of Laurens Road and Interstate 85 has found new life as a 117-unit apartment community. Flathouse Studios held its grand opening – creating a…
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Harbor Freight Tools grows S.C. footprint with new operation in Anderson County
November 11, 2024
$30 million investment will create 36 new jobs Harbor Freight Tools, a leading retailer of tools and equipment, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new…
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Duke Energy kicks off monthlong campaign providing more than $500,000 to help fight hunger in South Carolina
November 11, 2024
Funds will support more than 50 feeding programs as holidays approach and communities recover from Helene Efforts begin with Yam Jam, a volunteer event in Greenville that packages 50,000 pounds…
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Fine Arts Center announces Artist-in-Residence program for 2024-2025
November 11, 2024
The Fine Arts Center announced its 2024-2025 Artist-in-Residence program. With support from the Peace Center, this initiative will bring world-class artists directly into the classroom, offering students the opportunity to…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized as a 2025 “Best Law Firm” by Best Lawyers®
November 8, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. has been named a top-tier firm by Best Lawyers® in its 2025 “Best Law Firms” rankings for the 15th consecutive year. The firm earned a national…
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DPH encourages South Carolinians to take brain health to heart during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
November 7, 2024
In recognition of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding residents about the important health connection between their heart and brain. Research shows that…
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SCDES recognizes thirteen South Carolina schools as ‘Champions of the Environment’
November 7, 2024
Thirteen South Carolina schools were recently awarded grants to support the education of the next generation of environmental stewards, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) announced today. The “Champions…
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Prisma Health plans to build $138 million inpatient behavioral health hospital in the Upstate with $100M in state funds
November 7, 2024
Prisma Health plans to build a new $138 million inpatient behavioral health hospital in the Upstate that will take a significant step forward in addressing the region’s growing need for…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
November 7, 2024
Atticus Pharma, Blotting Innovations, GreenCape Health, and Tikvah Health & Wellness were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Health Evolve Technologies received new grant funding. All SCRA Member…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
November 7, 2024
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state in Q3…
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GADC announces retirement of Senior Project Manager Tony Smith
November 7, 2024
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) announces the retirement of Senior Project Manager Tony Smith after more than 16 years of service. Smith, who joined GADC in 2008, has been…
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Sunbelt Business Brokers announces the successful sale of College HUNKS Moving of Columbia, SC
November 7, 2024
Sunbelt Business Brokers, a leading mergers and acquisitions adviser for privately held businesses, is excited to announce the successful sale of College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving of Columbia to…
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SC Afterschool Alliance to participate in innovative STEM workforce development initiative
November 7, 2024
South Carolina Afterschool Alliance (SCAA) announced the launch of a youth career readiness program focusing on the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in South Carolina. STEM Next…
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Rainbow Restoration of Greenville welcomes Geoff Schull as Chief Financial Officer
November 7, 2024
Rainbow Restoration of Greenville SC, a leader in disaster restoration and specialty cleaning, proudly announces the addition of Geoff Schull as Chief Financial Officer. Schull brings extensive expertise in financial…
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Hartness announces expansion of and new tenants for The Village Center
November 7, 2024Hartness, an award-winning urban village founded by the Hartness family and located on Greenville’s Eastside, announced the expansion of The Village Center, featuring new and exciting tenants. The Village Center…
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A Thin White Line
November 6, 2024
By Tom Poland CUMBERLAND SOUND, Fernandina Beach, Florida (Nov. 1, 2024): The catamaran motors by pelicans perched upon piers. It passes monstrous, red-orange contraptions that could be the Martian…
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Two Upstate Habitat for Humanities come together for a joint build with BMW
November 6, 2024
Associates from BMW Manufacturing helped start a new Habitat for Humanity home on Ruddy Creek Circle Wednesday morning. A wall raising is more than a ceremony that starts the process…
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DP3 Architects wins AIA South Carolina Design Award
November 6, 2024
At the American Institute of Architects South Carolina (AIA SC) annual awards, DP3 Architects was honored with a Citation Award for Interior Architecture in recognition of their work at Bakala…
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Aqua Diamond establishes operations in Abbeville County
November 4, 2024
Aqua Diamond establishes operations in Abbeville CountyBeverage and packaging company to create 8 jobs in incubator space Aqua Diamond LLC, a pre-revenue startup company, has established its headquarters and operations…
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Jennifer Moorefield of Greenville Technical College appointed to South Carolina-Ireland Trade Commission
November 4, 2024Jennifer Moorefield, associate vice president for Corporate and Continuing Education at Greenville Technical College, has been appointed by Governor Henry McMaster to the newly formed South Carolina-Ireland Trade Commission. The…
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Colliers Report: Strong quarter signals rebalancing market
November 4, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2024 Greenville-Spartanburg Industrial Market Highlights Greenville-Spartanburg’s industrial demand returned to strong performance in Q3 with 944,413 square feet of net absorption driving…
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Novant Health completes purchase of UCI Medical Affiliates Inc.
November 4, 2024
Novant Health becomes largest urgent care provider in South Carolina and adds 20 physical therapy clinics As part of its commitment to building a healthier future, Novant Health has closed…
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Recent storms underscore the need for affordable housing as Habitat for Humanity of GreenvilleCounty preps Dinner on Ice this month, now offering sponsorship and single ticket sales
November 4, 2024
Hurricane Helene’s destruction went beyond downed trees and power outages in the Upstate. It exposed a critical need for more affordable homeownership, affordable home repairs, and housing opportunities in Greenville.…
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Sportsclub Fitness & Wellness donates $12,000 Defenders for Children
November 4, 2024
Sportsclub Fitness & Wellness raised more than $12,000 last month to support Defenders for Children. Founded in 2010, Defenders for Children aims to prevent child abuse, trafficking, and child pornography…
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SC Association for Community Economic Development announces voter engagement mini-grants & outreach
November 4, 2024
South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED), in partnership with Mary Reynolds Babcock Fund and SC Counts, announced forty-four (44) grantees of the 2024 Voter Engagement Mini-Grants who received…
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The Last Pecan Pie
October 31, 2024
By Tom Poland When I heard Hurricane Helene destroyed some 42,000 pecan trees in Georgia, I thought of my mother and my last pecan pie, not the last…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities to host open door event for prospective students
October 31, 2024
The SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a public, residential high school for the arts in Greenville, is hosting its largest event of the year—Go Govie! Day—for families…
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Colin Burns joins Greenwood Capital team
October 31, 2024
Greenwood Capital announced the addition of Colin J. Burns to the wealth team as an Associate Advisor in the Downtown Greenville office, located at 201 W. McBee Ave. In this…
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Jessica Lerer Fickling joins Wyche’s litigation team
October 31, 2024
Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with offices across South Carolina, announced that Jessica Lerer Fickling has joined the firm as a Member in its litigation practice group. Fickling will concentrate…
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Monthly bills will drop for Duke Energy Carolinas customers in South Carolina beginning in November for annual adjustment to fuel costs
October 31, 2024
Home energy bills will decrease 12.7% Decrease more than offsets base rate increase that took effect in August Duke Energy Carolinas customers in South Carolina will see their electric rates…
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Inaugural WaterSC meeting brings together statewide collaborators to plan for the preservation and management of South Carolina’s water resources
October 31, 2024
Representatives from multiple state agencies and stakeholder groups joined Gov. Henry McMaster for the first meeting of the WaterSC Water Resources Working Group. WaterSC is a newly launched statewide initiative…
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Fountain Foods Market now open in downtown Fountain Inn
October 31, 2024
Fountain Foods Market is now open in downtown Fountain Inn. One of only a handful of grocery stores in the area, the specialty market, where FRESH meets FAMILY, has a wide variety of…
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Greenville Transit Authority lists Downtown Greenville West End Historic District land parcel for sale
October 31, 2024
The Greenville Transit Authority selects Colliers | South Carolina for the sale of its Augusta Street and Main Street parcel with bidding set to begin October 31. The Greenville Transit…
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Augusta Street’s Holiday Open House returns Nov. 17
October 31, 2024
Augusta Road Business Association (ARBA) is hosting their annual celebration to kick off the holiday season. Holiday Open House will take place on Sunday, November 17 from 1:00 p.m. to…
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Triumph announces new 10,000-seat multi-use stadium at BridgeWay Station
October 31, 2024
The Greenville Triumph Soccer Club and Greenville Liberty Soccer Club along with the City of Mauldin announced plans for a 10,000-seat multi-use sports and entertainment stadium as part of a…
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Koops Automation Systems to invest $10.2 million in Greenville County
October 31, 2024
Expansion to Create 26 Jobs Koops Automation Systems (Koops), a leader in delivering custom automation solutions, is expanding its Greenville County facility with a $10.2 million investment, creating 26 new…
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Tech firm Kopis bolsters AI credentials through Orange Bees deal
October 30, 2024
The agreement marks significant growth amid Kopis’ 25th anniversary and introduces HoneyBrain, an AI-powered quality control platform enhancing manufacturing standards through advanced visual detection Kopis, a Greenville, South Carolina-based tech…
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Tickets on sale for YMCA of Greenville’s Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast presented by HomeTrust Bank
October 30, 2024
YMCA of Greenville is now selling individual tickets for $50 per person for its annual Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast on the morning of November 21 at Greenville Convention Center. The event…
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Share the Warmth in your hometown this November
October 30, 2024
The Mast General Store welcomes Columbia Sportswear’s partnership for this year’s Share the Warmth campaign. Columbia jumpstarted the drive with a donation of coats to Hurricane Helene relief efforts. This…
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Brooks’ Playground
October 30, 2024
Cleveland Park will host the city’s first inclusive playground A generous gift from a Greenville family to honor their daughter will provide a lasting contribution to other families with special…
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AAC East, LLC expands Marlboro County operations
October 30, 2024
$6 million investment will create 25 new jobs FAST FACTS AAC East, LLC (AAC East) is expanding its Marlboro County operations. The company’s $6 million investment will create 25 new…
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United Community announces William Kyle McKinney as chief audit executive
October 30, 2024
United Community is pleased to announce William Kyle McKinney as the bank’s new chief audit executive. McKinney, who brings nearly 25 years of experience to the team, will oversee the…
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We Are Sharing Hope SC highlights the healing power of tissue donation during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 30, 2024
We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC) is honoring tissue donors during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, for their decision to donate to so many women across the state of who are…
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ILH names industry veteran Jeff Powell as President
October 30, 2024
Integral Leaders in Health (ILH), a South Carolina-based company dedicated to improving medical care, has brought on Jeff Powell as President. In this pivotal role, Powell will lead efforts to…
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