Project 100 to awards funding for childcare facilities across Spartanburg County
July 1, 2025Five childcare providers across Spartanburg County will receive funding thanks to an innovative pilot led by OneSpartanburg, Inc., Power Up Spartanburg, the Mary Black Foundation, Spartanburg County First Steps, and…
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We Are Sharing Hope makes incredible strides in tissue donation
July 1, 2025
LifeNet Health recognizes Sharing Hope SC with prestigious award We are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC), South Carolina’s federally designated Organ Procurement Organization (OPO), has been recognized by LifeNet Health for…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
July 1, 2025
Carolina Biologics, Make Startups, Thrive Data, and WaterUS were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Carolina Biologics, Clemson Composite Center, Coastal Carolina University, GreenCape Health, Health Evolve, and Tandem…
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Homes of Hope and Affordable Upstate partner in Rock Hill project
July 1, 2025
In a collaborative effort to strengthen the landscape of affordable housing in South Carolina, Homes of Hope and Affordable Upstate have finalized the transfer of 18 single-family rental homes in…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands welcomes Dolly Patton as Chief Advancement Officer
July 1, 2025
Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands announced that Dolly Patton will join the team as Chief Advancement Officer (CAO), effective July 14, 2025. Reporting directly to the CEO, Dolly…
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Entries are now open for the South Carolina State Fair’s 2025 competitive exhibits
July 1, 2025
The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for its annual competitive exhibits, which will be on display Oct. 8-19, 2025 during the S.C. State Fair. Exhibitors from across…
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Charles & Associates earns 2025 Best of South Carolina honor
June 30, 2025
Charles & Associates was named to the 2025 Best of South Carolina list under the Construction & Remodeling Contractors category. Charles & Associates is a full-service home repair and remodeling…
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SCETV to host interactive career and safety event for children in partnership with SC First Steps
June 30, 2025
South Carolina ETV (SCETV), in partnership with SC First Steps, will host Safety Town, an interactive and educational experience provided by SC Career Kids, on June 28, from 10 a.m.…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina Healthcare Market Q1 2025
June 30, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Consolidation bolsters single-tenant healthcare space demand Market Highlights Amidst an ongoing population boom across the state’s major metropolitan areas, demand for healthcare space remains…
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The Songs Of Summer
June 30, 2025
By Tom Poland Nature blessed my boyhood summers with music. Cicadas’ rising-falling singsong gave days rhythm. Katydids chimed in evenings with a nightshift song backed by cricket twitter. The…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Julie Tindall, Tindall Architecture Workshop
June 30, 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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SCDNR partners with SC7 2025
June 27, 2025
The state’s Department of Natural Resources to partner with annual statewide expedition The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) announced its partnership with the annual SC7 Expedition, from the…
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The KVH Collective presents “Sip, Support, & Stress Less” with Dr. Rebecca Heiss at Hotel Hartness on September 26, 2025
June 27, 2025
KVH announced its next KVH Collective Event, “Sip, Support, & Stress Less,” happening Friday, September 26, 2025 at the beautiful Hotel Hartness beginning at 4 PM until 7 PM. This…
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Park View Greer celebrates opening
June 27, 2025
Community leaders gathered Wednesday night to unveil Park View Greer, a state-of-the-art, 257-unit mixed use community. Announced in the summer of 2020, this community is focused on residential comfort and…
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Mary Grace Owens joins The Insurance Source
June 26, 2025
The Insurance Source, one of the leading independent brokerages in the Upstate, has brought on Mary Grace Owens as its new First Impressions Specialist. While earning her degree at Converse…
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SC Bar Foundation awards grants totaling more than $5.2 million
June 26, 2025
The South Carolina Bar Foundation has awarded grants totaling over $5.2 million for Fiscal Year 2026. The grants will go to more than 50 nonprofit organizations across the state for…
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Bon Secours and UnitedHealthcare reach agreement, ensuring Upstate patients remain in-network
June 26, 2025
Bon Secours announced it has successfully concluded negotiations with UnitedHealthcare, avoiding any disruption in care and ensuring 30,000 patients in Upstate South Carolina will continue to have in-network access to…
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Greenville Chamber joins national “Mobilizing Data for Talent Development” initiative
June 26, 2025
To Advance Economic Mobility through Data The Greenville Chamber will participate in the recently launched Mobilizing Data for Talent Development program, a national initiative led by the Center for Regional…
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Renovated City Tavern reopens with new facade
June 26, 2025
City Officials Celebrate Return of Popular Main Street Eatery City leaders joined the owners of City Tavern for a grand re-opening celebration. The bar and restaurant located at 128 N.…
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Garvin Design Group celebrates 22 years
June 26, 2025
Columbia-based architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group marked its 22nd anniversary on June 26, 2025. In its 22-year history, Garvin Design Group has established itself as a leader…
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Northside Development Group announces new CEO David Summers
June 26, 2025
After an extensive national search, the Board of Directors of Northside Development Group (NDG) announced the appointment of David Summers as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 2, 2025. Summers brings…
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Granddad’s Fiddle
June 25, 2025
By Tom Poland Long did Grandad’s fiddle hang on my mother’s living room wall. I could never walk by it without wondering … “What’s its story?” Best I recall,…
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Greenville Tech Foundation receives grant to strengthen the local community
June 25, 2025
The Greenville Tech Foundation has received a grant from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina to further its efforts to support the ASPIRE program, which addresses key barriers…
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Oasis Animal Hospital & Emergency Center welcomes Board-Certified Surgeon and Expands Surgical Services
June 25, 2025
Advanced Orthopedic and Soft Tissue Procedures Now Offered Locally Oasis Animal Hospital and Emergency Center is proud to announce a major expansion of its surgical offerings with the addition of…
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Literacy SC adds new expertise to Board as program grows regionally
June 25, 2025Literacy SC welcomed five new members to its Board of Directors this spring, bringing fresh energy and a wider range of expertise at a time of rapid organizational growth. With…
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Junior Achievement and BofA drive financial literacy for South Carolina high schoolers
June 25, 2025
Multi-stop JA Finance Park Mobile tour provided students an immersive financial experience Junior Achievement (JA) of Greater South Carolina and Bank of America partnered to deliver financial literacy education to…
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Hughes Agency welcomes Jennifer Mihalic as Senior Director of Media Relations
June 25, 2025
Hughes Agency, a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising, and event management firm, announced the addition of Jennifer Mihalic as Senior Director of Media Relations. Mihalic will oversee the agency’s public…
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2025 Upstate Heart Ball unites community to create a world of longer, healthier lives
June 25, 2025
American Heart Association annual event raises support to fight heart disease and stroke in the Upstate Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., and new published…
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BASF ECMS celebrates completion of sixth manufacturing apprenticeship cohort
June 25, 2025
BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) recognized five apprentices who successfully completed its North American Apprenticeship Development Program on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Tri County Technical College’s (TCTC)…
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The M&A Source recognizes M&A advisor David Yezbak
June 25, 2025
The M&A Source has awarded David Yezbak, President of Apogee Equity Partners, with the Gold Club Award for outstanding performance in 2024 as a part of its annual Member Awards…
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Duke Energy urges North Carolina and South Carolina customers to reduce electric usage
June 25, 2025
As high temperatures increase, Duke Energy is urging customers in the Carolinas to reduce their energy use during periods of peak demand today, June 23 from 3-8 p.m. to help…
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Greenville Literacy Association announces dates for 2025 Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale
June 25, 2025
The Greenville Literacy Association (GLA) will host its 24th annual Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale at McAlister Square on Saturday, August 9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, August 10,…
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JDPR promotes Wendy Henry to account group manager
June 25, 2025
Agency celebrates senior team member’s 10-year tenure JDPR, a strategic marketing and communication agency providing services to regional, national and global clients for more than 30 years, has promoted Wendy…
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Charleston, SC Mayor William Cogswell honors Southern First Bank
June 24, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, announced that it has been recognized by the City of Charleston with a local proclamation for National Homeownership Month. The…
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Dual Enrollment program at Greenville Technical College earns accreditation
June 24, 2025
The Accreditation Commission of the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) has granted initial accreditation to the Dual Enrollment program at Greenville Technical College (GTC) along with five other…
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Lyons Industrial Properties represents Rudolph Logistics in a 95,000 SF lease in Duncan, SC
June 24, 2025
Lyons Industrial Properties announced the successful lease of approximately 95,000 square feet of Class A industrial space to Rudolph Logistics Group at 1061 Duncan-Reidville Road, a premier multi-tenant industrial facility…
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Colliers | South Carolina welcomes William Makepeace as Property Manager in Greenville
June 24, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina announced that William Makepeace has joined its Greenville office as Property Manager. In this role, Makepeace will oversee operations of a diverse commercial real estate portfolio…
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Cielo Digital Infrastructure selects Cherokee County for first South Carolina development project
June 24, 2025
Estimated $2.1 billion investment expected to create 30 new jobs Cielo Digital Infrastructure, LLC (Cielo), a provider of data center infrastructure, announced it selects Cherokee County to establish its first…
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Palmetto Nuclear Coalition launches to advance South Carolina’s energy and economic future
June 24, 2025
DC BLOX, Milliken & Company, Google, and Nucor unite to support growth of nuclear energy across South Carolina. South Carolina’s top business and civic leaders have launched the Palmetto Nuclear…
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Media Training Tips for Elected Officials and City Staff — From Someone Who’s Been on Both Sides of the Camera
June 24, 2025
By Lynnsey Gardner Baker Director at NP Strategy You know the phrase, “You catch more flies with honey than vinegar?” It’s a cliché for a reason—and one that applies perfectly…
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Verdae appoints Nancy Whitworth as new Director
June 24, 2025
Verdae Development, Inc. (VDI), the master developer for the 1,100-acre master planned community known as Verdae, has appointed Nancy Whitworth to its board of directors. “Each member of our board…
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JDPR brings on Emily Scott as account group manager
June 23, 2025
Greenville-based strategic marketing and communication agency JDPR is thrilled to announce the addition of Emily Scott as its newest account group manager. Her extensive account management background, including the facilitation…
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Clemson leads the state in Gilman scholarships, enabling study abroad
June 23, 2025
Nineteen Clemson students — including 16 from South Carolina — are studying abroad this year through nationally competitive Gilman Scholarships. The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program awards…
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Soby’s receives prestigious Wine Spectator Grand Award
June 23, 2025
South Carolina has its first ever recipient of the prestigious Wine Spectator Grand Award. Carl Sobocinski has dreamed of winning a Grand for Soby’s New South Cuisine since the restaurant…
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McBee Avenue Wealth Advisors sponsors ramp build to support Rebuild Upstate
June 23, 2025
Volunteers from McBee Avenue Wealth Advisors, a Northwestern Mutual Private Client Group located in Greenville, SC, recently came together to build a new deck and ramp for a local, homeowner…
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Foothills Dental to transition to Ramey Family Dentistry under new ownership
June 23, 2025
Foothills Dental, a cornerstone of dental care in the community, today announced its transition to new ownership, effective July 1, 2025. The practice will be renamed Ramey Family Dentistry and…
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Clemson Board freezes in-state tuition for sixth consecutive year
June 19, 2025
For the sixth consecutive year, Clemson University’s Board of Trustees has approved the administration’s recommendation to freeze tuition for in-state undergraduate students — reaffirming Clemson’s longstanding commitment to affordability,…
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Leadership Greenville community service project applications now open
June 19, 2025
The Greenville Chamber’s flagship leadership development program, Leadership Greenville, is announcing project proposal applications are open for non-profits located in Greenville County. Organizations can submit community service project proposals to be considered…
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SC Ports’ board approves FY26 infrastructure investments
June 19, 2025
FY26 infrastructure investments SC Ports’ Board of Directors approved on Tuesday a $294 million capital plan for fiscal year 2026 to fund critical port infrastructure. The funding will support completing…
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Prisma Health Cancer Institute awarded $17,500 from American Cancer Society to support transportation for cancer patients
June 19, 2025
This grant is part of a $9 million nationwide initiative aimed at reducing barriers to care for people undergoing cancer treatment. Prisma Health Cancer Institute has been awarded a $17,500…
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