InvestiNet strengthens analytic division with strategic hires
July 15, 2025
InvestiNet, a full-service collections network and innovative leader in the accounts receivable industry, is pleased to announce the addition of three new team members – Sri Kovelamudi, Kinzie Hall and Don Tran…
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Cerulean General Aviation opens renovated and expanded FBO terminal at GSP
July 15, 2025
Cerulean General Aviation, the airport-operated fixed base operator (FBO) at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), has officially opened its newly renovated and expanded general aviation terminal, offering world-class services to general…
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Greenville Police report to City Council
July 15, 2025
Crime Drops 16 Percent; Citizen Satisfaction High Greenville is a safe city with a trusted police force. Police Chief Howie Thompson delivered the statistics and direct feedback from residents during…
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Grants awarded to improve communities throughout SC
July 15, 2025
S.C. Department of Commerce awards nearly $8 million in Community Development Block Grant funds Eight communities from throughout South Carolina are receiving community development grant funds totaling almost $8 million…
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Former Solicitor Wilkins starts new law firm
July 14, 2025
Just weeks after announcing he was stepping down as the top prosecutor for Greenville and Pickens counties, Walt Wilkins has joined forces with two well-respected Upstate attorneys to launch a…
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Anderson County to welcome Anderson Lake, its most significant community project in decades
July 14, 2025
A visionary new chapter is unfolding in Anderson County with the announcement of Anderson Lake, a 1,200-acre, mixed-use community that will bring new life, energy, and opportunity to a unique…
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BASF ECMS’ Kirkland appointed chair of Upstate Workforce Board
July 14, 2025
Jerome Kirkland, Site Manager for the BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) Converse site in Spartanburg County, has been named chairman of the Upstate Workforce Board. The board builds…
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Stokes & Company, CPAs welcomes Stacey Shields as Office Manager
July 14, 2025
Stokes & Company, CPAs welcomed Stacey Shields as Office Manager. With over 17 years of management experience and 8 years in accounting, Stacey brings strong organization, time management, and teamwork…
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TGHA honors nine who have started the MTW program
July 13, 2025
The Greenville Housing Authority (TGHA) honored the first nine graduates of its Moving to Work program, which was started last fall. Created by the US Department of Housing and Urban…
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Lima One Capital’s Abigail Williams honored nationally
July 13, 2025
Abigail Williams, Chief Legal Officer for Lima One Capital, has been named one of HousingWire’s Women of Influence for 2025. Since joining the Greenville-based private lender in 2021, Williams has…
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Statewide expedition completes first week
July 11, 2025
South Carolina leaders have high praise for SC7-SCDNR partnership, leadership By Cheyenne Twilley South Carolina 7 (SC7) together with its 2025 partnering agency, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR),…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces 2025 Notary Public Seminars
July 10, 2025
Today, Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will be offering free, in-person notary public seminars in Lexington, Spartanburg, Florence, and Charleston counties in August and September. These…
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Video Isn’t Optional in 2025 — Here’s How to Use It with Intention
July 10, 2025
By Alex Prince Director at NP Strategy Video isn’t “nice to have.” It’s the format people expect. If you’re serious about building visibility, driving engagement, or strengthening relationships, video needs…
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New South Carolina initiative to put nature at the heart of workforce and community wellbeing
July 10, 2025
Nature at Work to launch on July 14 in Columbia, uniting leaders across sectors to create a healthier, more resilient South Carolina. Nature at Work, a new statewide initiative focused…
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Nailing Down A Mystery
July 9, 2025
By Tom Poland Old doors rife with nails. Rows and rows of nails. Studs. Like handsome lads, all in a row. All in precise order. I’ve come across two…
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Greenville Tech Foundation receives grant from Bosch Community Fund to advance manufacturing training
July 9, 2025
The Greenville Tech Foundation has received a grant from the Bosch Community Fund to purchase an IMEC-200 Complete Mechanical Training System. This grant will enhance Greenville Technical College’s efforts to…
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Time to Revisit Your Retirement Strategy: Does Your 401(k) or 403(b) Plan Need Attention?
July 9, 2025
By Clay Koch, Wealth Advisor, Wagner Wealth Management One of the most powerful vehicles in your financial arsenal is your employer-sponsored retirement plan. Whether you have a 401(k), 403(b), or…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jason Nodine, Poe Mill Music
July 9, 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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Everything Outdoor Fest lands $30,000 grant from Yamaha
July 9, 2025
Donation supports EOF as a part of ongoing effort to encourage safe, responsible riding and sustainable, open riding areas in the Upstate Everything Outdoor Fest (EOF) has received a Yamaha Outdoor…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond encourages wise charitable giving following Texas flooding disaster
July 9, 2025
Today, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond urged donors to give wisely to charitable causes following last weekend’s flooding disaster in Kerr County, Texas. “The families devastated by the…
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Wyche expands litigation team with top-tier attorneys from leading international law firms
July 9, 2025
Experienced Litigator and Former U.S. Marine Corps Judge Advocate Jack Heron Joins Wyche, Alongside Standout Associate Bennett Hardymon. Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with offices across South Carolina, announced the addition of…
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BASF in South Carolina joins with Make-A-Wish to grant a local child’s wish
July 9, 2025
For the second consecutive year, BASF sites in South Carolina joined together with Make-A-Wish South Carolina to make one child’s wish come true. Team members from BASF’s sites in Mauldin,…
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State Representative Bannister honored as “Conservation Hero”
July 9, 2025
House Ways and Means Chair recognized for commitment to state’s natural resources By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Greenville attorney and South Carolina Representative Bruce Wyche Bannister, chairman of the S.C.…
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Sturm elected South Carolina Bankers Association Chairman
July 9, 2025
H. Richard Sturm, regional president of the Carolina’s for Ameris Bank, Mt. Pleasant, SC, has been elected Chairman of the South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA). He was elected by a…
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YMCA of Greenville renovates Simpsonville location with $10.7 million in JEDA bonds
July 9, 2025
The South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) issued $10,690,000 in Economic Development Revenue Bonds for the YMCA of Greenville to finance the expansion of the Prisma Health Family YMCA campus in…
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GJFF SummerFest to feature three events this summer
July 8, 2025
The Greenville Jewish Film Festival’s signature summer event is back, and we are kvelling (bursting with pride). SummerFest 2025 invites you to celebrate in three locations, with three events, and…
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Bon Secours performs 1st BiPortal Endoscopic Spine Surgeries in SC
July 8, 2025Bon Secours announced a major milestone in surgical care: the successful completion of South Carolina’s first BiPortal Endoscopic Spine surgeries. This ultra minimally invasive technique represents a major step forward…
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Hartness welcomes Diggs Designs to the Village Center
July 8, 2025
The lifestyle boutique and interior design studio is set to open in January 2026, joining a vibrant mix of local businesses Hartness announced that Diggs Designs will join the growing…
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Upstate Forever, landowners protect more than 170 acres of forests and critical waterways in Oconee County
July 8, 2025
Local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever and private landowners recently worked together to finalize conservation easements on two properties in Oconee County. The conservation of these properties, known as Oconee Station…
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Greenville Technical College’s Culinary Institute of the Carolinas rebrands
July 8, 2025
The Culinary Institute of the Carolinas at Greenville Technical College recently unveiled a refreshed brand identity that better reflects the program’s prestige, aligns with the college’s new brand and reinforces…
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GreenWood, Inc. earns the McGriff Workplace Excellence Safety Award for 15th consecutive year
July 8, 2025
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction, and operations support services provider, has earned the McGriff Workplace Safety Excellence Award for achieving excellence in safety performance throughout the company. This prestigious…
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South Carolina DPH unveils online health compass for county-level data insights
July 7, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina announced the launch of South Carolina Health Compass — an online collection of data dashboards…
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Vice Presidents selected at Greenville Technical College
July 7, 2025
Two vice presidents have been appointed to leadership roles at Greenville Technical College. Dr. Candice Lewis was selected as vice president of learning and workforce development, succeeding Dr. Larry Miller,…
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Greenville Technical College and Prisma Health join forces to train new EMS workers
July 7, 2025
Greenville Technical College (GTC) and Prisma Health will collaborate to attract and prepare new Emergency Medical Technician workers. According to the South Carolina Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Association, the state’s…
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Converse Graduate Chloe Cleland ’25 wins Fulbright Research Scholarship
July 7, 2025
May 2025 graduate Chloe Cleland recently made history at Converse when she became the first recipient of the University’s Fulbright Research/Study Scholarship in more than 50 years. Having completed more…
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acac Greenville completes major revitalization of its fitness floor and tennis courts
July 7, 2025acac Fitness & Wellness’s Congaree Road site looks and feels a little different this week. The 55,000 SF foot fitness center redid its fitness floor with 38 new pieces of…
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2025 Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate grants
July 7, 2025
Ten at the Top and Hughes Investments are excited to launch the 12th annual Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate Vibrancy Grants. Since 2013, the program has funded over 35 vibrancy initiatives…
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Bubble Paper welcomes Alexandra Briordy as Marketing Manager
July 7, 2025
Bubble Paper, a leader in sustainable packaging solutions, announced the addition of Alexandra Briordy to its Marketing Team as a Marketing Manager. With a strong foundation in digital marketing, analytics,…
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Mast Store gifts local land trusts
July 7, 2025
Mast General Store sent checks totaling more than $70,000 to a group of land trusts across its four-state region to conclude its Land Trust Day celebration. Each of the family-…
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NHE adds new manager, promotes three
July 3, 2025
To continue being one of the Southeast’s premier property management specialists, NHE, Inc. has brought on a new manager and promoted three team members Todd Puhl has joined NHE as…
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New Pickens Hall at Tri-County Technical College
July 3, 2025
DP3 Architects is currently working with Tri-County Technical College and Harper General Contractors to create New Pickens Hall, a central academic hub on the college’s Pendleton campus. Originally constructed in…
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Helen Munnerlyn awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor
July 3, 2025
Helen Munnerlyn, the outgoing executive director of Leadership South Carolina, has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor. Munnerlyn is retiring after two decades leading…
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Ellison Kibler named as one of nation’s top DC Advisor Teams
July 2, 2025Ellison Kibler has been named to the prestigious National Association of Plan Advisors’ (NAPA) list of the nation’s top defined contribution (DC) Advisor Teams with assets under advisement of at…
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Colliers promotes Chandler Messer and Wilson Springs to Assistant Property Managers
July 1, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina announced the promotions of Chandler Messer and Wilson Springs to Assistant Property Managers. Members of Colliers’ Real Estate Management Services (REMS) team, Messer is based in…
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‘Man Up’ Event empowers men to prioritize health
July 1, 2025
ReGenesis Health Care proudly hosted its 3rd Annual Man Up: Manage Your Health event at the CC Woodson Community Center in Spartanburg, SC, bringing together a diverse group of men…
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Groundbreaking launches elegant, affordable downtown development for seniors
July 1, 2025
Elected officials and affordable housing advocates gathered today to put the first shovels in the ground for Southernside East, a much-anticipated 93-unit affordable apartment development at the corner of West…
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Upstate International Executive Director Traci Frese to step down after a decade of service
July 1, 2025
After ten years of dedicated leadership, the Executive Director of Upstate International has announced plans to step down from the role. The transition marks the close of a decade defined…
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Fountain Inn Development receives statewide Historic Preservation Award
July 1, 2025The developers of The Mill at Fountain Inn, the historic property formerly known as the Ellison Flour Mill, were recognized at the 2025 South Carolina Historic Preservation Awards for their transformation of the…
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Groundbreaking for Southernside East
July 1, 2025City Land Donation and State Tax Credits Supported the Public-Private Partnership Elected officials and affordable housing advocates broke ground on Southernside East, a much-anticipated 93-unit affordable apartment development at the…
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VisionGreenwood and Sustain SC to launch pilot sustainability and resiliency planning initiative
July 1, 2025
VisionGreenwood and Sustain SC announced a strategic partnership to launch Greenwood as the pilot community for a groundbreaking initiative focused on municipal sustainability and resiliency planning. This forward-thinking collaboration brings…
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