Stokes & Company CPAs congratulates Neacole Murray as CPA
November 3, 2025
Stokes & Company CPAs announces that Neacole Murray has officially earned her Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, marking another major achievement in her already impressive accounting career. Before pursuing the…
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Downtown Spartanburg growth leads to historic job creation and support
November 3, 2025
A new report shows that construction projects in Downtown Spartanburg underway or completed since 2017 will have an economic impact of more than $1.77 billion countywide. The data-driven update, assembled…
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Duke Energy Foundation gives $100,000 to One SC Fund as part of annual campaign to help fight hunger in South Carolina
November 3, 2025
In addition, the company throughout November will provide another $500,000 to at least 60 feeding programs statewide amid funding uncertainties as colder weather and the holiday season approaches Since 2021,…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Annilie Kelley and Pamella Sammons, The Bridal Loft
November 3, 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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SC Chamber President and CEO Mike Brenan announces retirement
November 3, 2025
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) announced today that President and CEO Mike Brenan has retired, effective October 30, 2025, following 16 months of leadership that guided the organization through a period of…
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Celebrating 60 of South Carolina’s most influential military leaders
November 2, 2025By MidlandsBiz South Carolina is a military state: Home to Fort Jackson, the largest U.S. Army basic training facility in the nation; Parris Island, one of only two Marine Corps…
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Local retirement and wealth manager makes her literary debut with “No One Owes You Anything: How to Look Out for Yourself in Retirement”
November 2, 2025
Local retirement and wealth management professional Rebecca Kincaid is stepping beyond the world of finance to share her wisdom in a bold new way. With the release of her debut…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation gives five Community Innovation Grants to support individuals with disabilities
November 1, 2025
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs and initiatives for individuals with disabilities, recently awarded five Community Innovations Grants to Upstate non-profits. The…
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Goodwill joins with Greenville Technical College to Support Students
October 30, 2025
Greenville Technical College and Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands SC partnered to impact student success on October 17, 2025. The college held a drive-through donation event, collecting clothing and household goods…
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New quilt exhibition at Upcountry History Museum showcases storytelling of holiday classic in cloth
October 30, 2025
Quilts and holidays are a perfect blend, and the Upcountry History Museum’s newest exhibition, “Sue Reich’s The Quilter’s Night Before Christmas,” will take visitors on a familiar yet unique journey…
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Carolina Handling offers lean consulting to customers
October 30, 2025
Carolina Handling, the exclusive Raymond Solutions and Support Center for North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida’s central time zone, is taking its proven internal process improvement expertise to…
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Truliant names Selof Lead Market Development Officer in Upstate South Carolina
October 30, 2025
Truliant, a top 100 U.S. credit union, announced the promotion of Julie Selof to Lead Market Development Officer for Upstate South Carolina. She joined Truliant as a Truliant at Work…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina Industrial Market Q3 2025
October 30, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Greenville-Spartanburg dominates activity as new growth markets emerge Market Highlights Surging growth in Greenville-Spartanburg, bolstered by relative affordability, strong logistics connectivity and rapid workforce…
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SCETV Safe Space returns to explore emotional intelligence in new episode “Triggered: Understanding the Roots of Anger,” premiering Oct. 30
October 30, 2025
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) announces the premiere of the latest episode of SCETV Safe Space, the award-winning program focused on youth mental health. The new episode, titled “Triggered:…
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Where Business Meets Inspiration: Kay Self Joins Lander as Executive-in-Residence
October 30, 2025
When it comes to building businesses and communities, Kay Self knows what it takes to make ideas thrive. A Greenwood business leader and advocate for regional economic growth, Self has…
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South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health hosts education session on opioid use disorder and overdose deaths in the Upstate
October 30, 2025
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform policy to improve health and health care, held its fourth and final…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis reports $1.7 billion in earnings from South Carolina investments
October 30, 2025
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that the State Treasurer’s Office investments generated $1.7 billion in earnings over the past year, delivering direct support for schools, roads, public safety, and…
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Congratulations to the H.E.A.R.T. award winners
October 30, 2025
The 2025 H.E.A.R.T. Awards, honoring the outstanding individuals and organizations who exemplify Hospitality, Excellence, Achievement, Respect, and Teamwork across the Upstate’s hospitality industry have been announced. Join them on Monday,…
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SC Ports CEO Mallace details growth plan in first State of the Port address
October 30, 2025
South Carolina Ports President and CEO Micah Mallace detailed his pledge for aggressive growth to a room of 1,100 port customers and stakeholders during his first State of the Port…
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South Carolina Public Radio to launch new 24/7 HD broadcast radio and streaming music channel
October 30, 2025
South Carolina Public Radio announced plans to launch a new 24/7 high-definition (HD) broadcast radio and streaming music channel, marking an important step in the network’s continued investment in local…
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GSP President and CEO David N. Edwards received the ACI-NA Excellence in Visionary Leadership Award
October 30, 2025
Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), the trade association representing commercial service airports in the United States and Canada, has awarded Dave Edwards, with the 2025 Excellence in Visionary…
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P+F Construction celebrates five years with new, expanded HQ
October 29, 2025Marking 5 Years of Growth: Approaching $100M in Upstate Projects and a New HQ on I-385 P+F Construction, an Upstate general contracting, design-build and construction management firm, is proud to…
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Traywick sworn in as president of SC Chapter of Federal Bar Association
October 29, 2025
Robinson Gray member Lisle Traywick has been elected president of the South Carolina Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. Lisle was sworn in on Oct. 23rd at the chapter’s annual…
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Martha Armstrong joins The Nature Conservancy in South Carolina
October 29, 2025
The Nature Conservancy in South Carolina announced the addition of Martha Armstrong to its philanthropy team. As senior associate director of philanthropy, Armstrong will work closely with supporters in the…
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SCDNR’s oyster restoration program celebrates 25 years
October 29, 2025Director says program is one of the top oyster recycling and restoration efforts nationwide The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) hosted a “partnership meeting” earlier this month at…
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ReWa, Greenville Tech launch ReWa Scholars program
October 28, 2025
ReWa becomes first utility participant in the Tech Scholars Program Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) and Greenville Technical College have partnered to establish the ReWa Scholars Program, an experiential learning opportunity…
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The Bridal Loft celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting, fashion show, and community celebration
October 28, 2025After opening its doors for bridal appointments in late August 2025, The Bridal Loft, Greenville’s newest luxury bridal boutique, celebrated its debut to the community with a grand opening party…
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Renovated Greenville State Farmers Market ready to serve the community
October 28, 2025
The Greenville State Farmers Market’s newly upgraded facility offers a more accessible and attractive space for customers and vendors alike. South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers cut the ribbon…
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Return To Pawleys
October 28, 2025
By Tom Poland Sunday lunch at the Sea View Inn. Forty-five years it had been since my daughters and I were together at Pawleys. While eating I thought about our…
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Public feedback drives design of wheelsports park
October 28, 2025
Project supporters favor “The Bend” concept Public Feedback Drives Design of Wheelsports Park “The Bend” concept receives positive feedback from project supporters. After two well-attended community input meetings and more…
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Well Walkers dates announced for November
October 28, 2025
Program offers community temperature-controlled space for exercise Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and the Bon Secours Wellness Arena have announced November dates for their Well Walkers program. While walking…
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South Carolina Food Banks call on elected officials to end shutdown, invest in hunger relief
October 28, 2025
Amid the highest food insecurity rates in nearly a decade, a government shutdown is creating hardship and uncertainty for tens of thousands of federal employees, active-duty military members, and people…
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Stokes & Company, CPAs, recognized as SCACPA Cornerstone Firm
October 28, 2025
Stokes & Company, CPAs, has been recognized by the South Carolina Association of CPAs (SCACPA) as a Cornerstone Firm for 2025. This distinction honors firms with 20 or more CPAs…
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South Carolina communicators unite for CONNECT 2025
October 28, 2025
South Carolina’s leading professional communicators are joining forces once again for CONNECT 2025, the statewide conference hosted by AAF Midlands, IABC/SC and SCPRSA. Designed to unite advertising, communications and public…
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Kelly Tulacz named Community Association Onboarding Manager
October 28, 2025
Community Association Management Services (CAMS) announced that Kelly Tulacz, CMCA, AMS, has been promoted to Community Association Onboarding Manager. Tulacz has been in the HOA management industry for 12 years,…
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Transportation planning
October 28, 2025
Master Plan Provides Foundation for Council to Set Priorities As downtown Greenville continues to grow, City engineers are keeping pace by assessing infrastructure needs to keep motorists, cyclists and pedestrians…
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Professor Bernarducci and Clemson Cantorei bring original choral compositions to life in new EP release
October 28, 2025
Professor Anthony Bernarducci, director of choral activities at Clemson University, has released an EP titled Something Beautiful Remains. The project features Clemson University Cantorei and faculty from the Department of Performing…
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Clemson architecture students win national sustainable design awards from the AIA
October 28, 2025
Two Clemson projects were selected among the winners of the 2025 AIA COTE® Top Ten for Students Competition. Clemson University architecture students have once again earned national recognition for their…
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Entrepreneur Minute – David Platts, SC Arts Commission
October 27, 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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Local United Way delegate Abby Good selected for the 2025 One Young World Summit in Munich
October 27, 2025Abby Good, Director of Communications with United Way of the Piedmont, has been selected to join the One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich from November 3 to 6. Abby…
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Greenville, Pickens counties take home 2025 Barrett Lawrimore Award for Cooperation to contain Table Rock Complex Fire
October 27, 2025
The South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) announced Greenville and Pickens counties have won the 2025 Barrett Lawrimore Memorial Regional Cooperation Award for their collaborative efforts in response to the…
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Spartanburg County demonstrates innovation, compassion with 2025 SCAC award-winning project
October 27, 2025
The South Carolina Association of Counties announced Spartanburg County has won this year’s J. Mitchell Graham Memorial Award for their project, “CERT as the First Responder.” Launched in 2024, Spartanburg…
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Endeavor’s signature Collaborators & Cocktails Event to feature candid entrepreneurs behind Society and City Tavern
October 27, 2025
Endeavor Workspaces continues a food-focused fall with its Collaborators & Cocktails speaker series on November 13th featuring entrepreneurs Chef Chris Rosensteel and his business partner Jeremy Krauze, the masterminds behind…
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Hartness welcomes Joseph Barnes as Director of Development
October 27, 2025
Acclaimed Design and Development Professional Brings Global Expertise to Uphold Hartness Vision and Advance Future Opportunities Hartness has announced the appointment of Joseph Barnes as Director of Development, bringing more…
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Furman creates Entrepreneur in Residence to offer business expertise to students, campus
October 26, 2025In a fast-moving, unpredictable world, Furman University’s students need to be nimble, flexible and resilient – all skills the university’s new entrepreneur in residence has in spades. Shane Grivich is…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Dr. Michael Crosby of Sangaree Middle School as Educator of the Month
October 26, 2025
Berkeley County teacher shares a passion for preparing students for financial challenges of real world South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has named Dr. Michael Crosby of Sangaree Middle School as…
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Santee Cooper selects Brookfield Asset Management to proceed with nuclear project
October 24, 2025After a thorough, expert-driven review of proposals from global leaders in the nuclear power industry, the Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved today a letter of intent with Brookfield Asset…
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Hughes Agency promotes two senior leaders to Vice President roles, strengthening strategic capabilities for future growth
October 23, 2025
Hughes Agency, a leading full-service public relations, marketing, advertising and event management firm, today announced the promotion of Amanda Long to Vice President of Client Services and Media and Anna…
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S.C. Arts Commission, David Platts, executive director elected to national leadership role
October 23, 2025
The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) announced the election of a new chair and nine members to its board of directors. As part of a rigorous national nomination…
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Ulbrich Specialty Wire Products expands Oconee County operations
October 23, 2025
$5 million investment will create 15 new jobs FAST FACTS Ulbrich Specialty Wire Products (Ulbrich) is expanding its Oconee County operations. The company’s $5 million investment will create 15 new jobs.…
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