Local business earns sweet reward – America’s Best Chocolate Shop is in Greenville!
June 19, 2025
LaRue Fine Chocolate Honored by USA Today LaRue Fine Chocolate is the winner of “Best Chocolate Shop In America” by USA Today. “It feels a little surreal,” said founder Elizabeth Logan…
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SCMA announces new Board leadership: Grant Burns to Chair South Carolina’s leading manufacturing organization
June 19, 2025
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has elected Grant Burns as the chair of the organization’s Board of Directors, alongside its full slate of board members. The elections took place…
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ES Foundry and Greenwood County Economic Development win 2025 CiCi Award
June 19, 2025Greenwood County Economic Development and ES Foundry have received national recognition for ES Foundry’s innovative investment in Greenwood County, winning a 2025 Corporate Investment & Community Impact (CiCi) Award. Trade…
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SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation receives $50,000 grant to expand STEM programs across SC
June 19, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation (GSSMF) has received a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation. Funding will provide greater accessibility…
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SC Chamber releases 2025 results for business report
June 19, 2025
Advocacy Resulted in $807 Million Impact for South Carolina’s Business Community The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) released its annual Results for Business report recapping its advocacy efforts during the…
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Coldwell Banker Caine’s Anderson office honored with South Carolina Historic Preservation Award
June 19, 2025
Coldwell Banker Caine announced that its newly renovated Anderson office—located in the former historic U.S. Post Office building at 401 N. Main St.—has been awarded a 2025 South Carolina Historic…
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United Community expands Wealth division in Greenville with three veteran hires
June 19, 2025
United Community is strengthening its recently launched Wealth division with the addition of three experienced bankers in the Greenville market: Brian Hungerford, Kurt Schumacher and Charles Williams. Hungerford joins the…
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Blink Book Review: “Uncommon Favor: North Philly, My Mother, and the Life Lessons I Learned from All Three” by Dawn Staley
June 18, 2025
By Reba Hull Campbell I’m not usually one to pick memoirs by sports icons. Musicians, journalists, writers or politicians, yes. But not often sports heroes. I admit, I just…
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They Just Upped And Left
June 18, 2025
By Tom Poland Late 1950s. May 1. Riding with Dad by a cement block house. White. A few clothes out back on the clothesline. Diapers mainly. A tricycle with…
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Interim HealthCare named a 2025 Top Workplace in South Carolina
June 18, 2025
Interim HealthCare has been recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace in South Carolina, an honor awarded by Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly, and Charleston Business Magazine, in partnership with…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis names Mark S. Barnes Chief of Staff
June 18, 2025
South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis today announced the appointment of Mark S. Barnes, MBA, CGFO, as his new Chief of Staff. Barnes brings more than three decades of experience…
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Greenville celebrated the grand reopening of Cleveland Park Courts
June 17, 2025On Tuesday, June 17, the City of Greenville hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the grand reopening of the newly renovated Cleveland Park Courts. The event highlighted the city’s continued…
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Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization announces 2025 judges’ panels
June 17, 2025
The Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization has announced the panelists tasked with selecting the next Miss South Carolina and Miss South Carolina’s Teen. The 2025 competition, taking place in Columbia…
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Pam Wessel returns to Golden Career Strategies
June 17, 2025
Greenville-based Golden Career Strategies (GCS) announces the return of Pam Wessel as a senior consultant, coach, and sales consultant. Wessel, who worked with GCS from 2009 to 2015, brings extensive…
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Judson Mill District and Judson Mill Play Café to launch Makers at the Mill Event
June 17, 2025
Evening market to feature more than 20 local vendors and celebrate Greenville’s creativity community The Judson Mill District, in partnership with Judson Mill Play Café, is launching Makers at the…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation gives seven Community Innovation Grants to support individuals with disabilities
June 17, 2025
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, recently awarded seven Community Innovations Grants to Upstate non-profits. The…
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Green Valley Country Club unveils Club ’58
June 16, 2025
A New Standard in Upscale Member Dining Green Valley Country Club (“Green Valley”) is opening the doors for its newest expansion, Club ’58. The club is hosting a grand opening…
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South Carolina ETV to premiere Healing with Grace as part of “Never Forgotten: The Emanuel Nine” commemoration
June 16, 2025
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will premiere the broadcast special Healing with Grace on June 19 at 8 p.m. on ETV. The one-hour special will also be available for streaming…
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Colliers Report: Greenville-Spartanburg Multifamily Market Q1 2025
June 16, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Strong regional economy boosts multifamily performance Market Highlights A wave of economic growth across the Greenville-Spartanburg market continues to bolster multifamily demand. Simultaneously, lifestyle-driven…
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Gemmill named vice chair of the Coalition for Academic Scientific Computation
June 16, 2025
Jill Gemmill, associate vice president for Research Computing and Data at Clemson University, was named vice chair for the Coalition for Academic Scientific Computation (CASC). Brian Voss, vice president and…
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School of Architecture publication awarded in prestigious international design competition
June 16, 2025
Clemson University’s School of Architecture and Department of Art are celebrating a major design accolade. INTER–, Issue 1, the inaugural edition of the School’s student-led publication, has been named one of…
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SCDNR Director addresses S.C. Chamber’s Environmental Affairs Committee
June 16, 2025Mullikin presents a “path forward” for South Carolina By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, addressed the S.C. Chamber of Commerce’s…
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Wade’s Restaurant expands with first Wade’s Jr. concept on Reidville Road
June 16, 2025
Wade’s Restaurant, a James Beard Award-winning Southern dining institution in Spartanburg, announced a new concept — Wade’s Jr. — scheduled to open on Reidville Road in early 2026. This new…
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South Carolina maintains coveted Aaa credit rating from Moody’s
June 16, 2025
South Carolina continues to demonstrate strong financial stewardship, as Moody’s Ratings has reaffirmed the state’s Aaa credit rating with a stable outlook. State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the positive news…
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10X Digital announces Tailwind Group as new client to power next-level programmatic ad campaigns
June 13, 2025
10X Digital, a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in precision-targeted programmatic advertising, is proud to announce a new partnership with The Tailwind Group, a nationally recognized leader in student housing…
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OP-ED: Amid Budget Fights, One Conservative Clean Energy Idea Gains Ground
June 13, 2025
By Evan Patrohay With the reconciliation debate in full swing and the fate of clean energy subsidies hanging in the balance, many environmentally minded conservatives like myself are paying careful…
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The Greenville Housing Authority brings on new Deputy Assistant
June 12, 2025
The Greenville Housing Authority has added Justyn Cox, as its new Deputy Assistant. Cox holds a master of public administration from the University of Delaware and a bachelor of arts…
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Powering South Carolina’s Future: Energy, Innovation, and Opportunity
June 12, 2025
by Susie Shannon, President & CEO of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness South Carolina stands at a pivotal moment to secure its position as the location of choice for…
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My Perfumed Nights
June 12, 2025
By Tom Poland Squall lines, thunder and lighting, and tornadoes signify the changing of the guard. Winter’s heavy air gives way to lighter air, and soon air conditioning will…
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Elliott Davis announces strategic growth investment from Flexpoint Ford, completes CEO succession plan
June 12, 2025
Elliott Davis, a top 50 U.S. accounting and advisory firm, announced a strategic growth investment from Flexpoint Ford, a private equity investment firm specializing in the financial services sector. The…
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Hood Construction receives CAGC Community Impact Award
June 12, 2025
Hood Construction was recognized with the 2025 Carolina’s AGC Community Impact Award. Each year, the Carolinas chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America honors companies in South Carolina &…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina Retail Market Q1 2025
June 12, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Stability holds for strong SC retail market Market Highlights A combination of national retail bankruptcies, low availability of quality inventory and declining consumer confidence…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Bryan Hickey named 2025 Best Lawyers® ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Intellectual Property Law for Greenville
June 12, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., announced that shareholder Bryan Hickey has been named the 2025 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Intellectual Property Litigation in Greenville, South Carolina. The prestigious…
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Habitat for Humanity and Juneteenth GVL dedicate house in Nicholtown
June 11, 2025
A quick lift of a pre-framed wall did more than start the construction of a home Wednesday in Nicholtown. It ignited a moment that will change one family’s future as…
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Sustain SC announces Grant Review Committee for Land and Water Action Platform
June 11, 2025
Sustain SC introduced the members of the newly formed Grants Review Committee for its Land and Water Action Platform (LAWAP), a re-launched conservation funding initiative first unveiled at their Conservation…
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Colliers Report: Greenville-Spartanburg Retail Market Q1 2025
June 11, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report New vacancies create liquidity in healthy market Market Highlights Greenville-Spartanburg experienced its first quarter of net negative absorption in over a year driven by…
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Synovus strengthens South Carolina presence
June 10, 2025
Synovus is accelerating its growth by adding new relationship managers in commercial and middle market banking and wealth services, reinforcing its commitment to delivering personalized, relationship-driven banking. The bank expects…
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Public-private partnership brings affordable apartments to Greenville
June 10, 2025New Affordable Housing Complex Opens Near Downtown The Riley at Overbrook, an 88-unit complex located off Interstate-385, held a Grand Opening celebration on Wednesday, June 4. The Riley will offer…
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Council approves lease agreement for Stone Cottage at Falls Park
June 10, 2025
Historic Cottage to Become Restaurant and Event Space Greenville City Council approved a lease agreement with Michael Minelli, owner of Passerelle Bistro. Minelli said the new eatery will be named…
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Council approves tax credit to bring 52 rental units to former textile mill site
June 10, 2025
Affordable Housing, Commercial Space Planned for Abandoned Property Greenville City Council approved a tax credit for Water Tower Crossing, a $21 million mixed-use project on historic property at 1007 Hampton…
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Intelisys expands commitment to partners with focus on Partner Success and enablement
June 10, 2025
Katherine White appointed as Senior Vice President of Partner Success to enhance support and growth opportunities for Intelisys partners. Intelisys, a ScanSource (NASDAQ: SCSC) company, and a leading provider of…
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The MICHELIN Guide sets date for the inaugural American South ceremony
June 10, 2025
The MICHELIN Guide has set a date and location for the reveal of the inaugural selection of the MICHELIN Guide American South. South Carolina has been chosen as the host…
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SCRA announces new Member Company and grant funding
June 10, 2025
Realize Ascent was accepted as a South Carolina Research Authority Member Company. CarbonCents, Oncoblaze, Torpedo Bio, and Volare Boats received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching and…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Derek Gracely, Grass Nerds
June 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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Duke Energy proposes new natural gas plant in Anderson County
June 9, 2025
Duke Energy announced the company’s intent to submit an application to the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) for approval to build a new natural gas power plant in…
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Impact Justice receives $97,000 grant from Power:Ed to support SC prison system’s first vertical farm job training program at Camille Graham
June 9, 2025
National nonprofit organization Impact Justice (IJ) was awarded a $97,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support Growing Justice, a pilot program in partnership with…
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Abacus Planning Group celebrates 18th CFP® professional as Anne Serrano earns certification
June 9, 2025
Abacus Planning Group, Inc., a fiduciary financial planning firm serving multigenerational families, announces that Anne Serrano has successfully all requirements to earn the Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) certification. With this…
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STIR to celebrate grand opening in downtown Greenville on June 9
June 6, 2025
Restaurant to open daily for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch featuring a refined cocktail program, oyster and cold bar, and modern takes on classic dishes SquareOne Holding Company announced its…
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Phoebe Howie joins Colliers | South Carolina as a Marketing and Communications Coordinator
June 5, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina announced the addition of Phoebe Howie to the marketing team as Marketing and Communications Coordinator, supporting its four South Carolina offices and based in the Charleston…
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BofA report finds homebuyer uncertainty at a three year high
June 5, 2025
New data from Bank of America’s Homebuyer Insights Report Homebuyer Insights Report reveals that uncertainty among homebuyers is at its highest point in the last three years: 60% of current…
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