TPM completes management-led sale of ColorLab
September 1, 2026
TPM announced the sale of ColorLab through a management-led acquisition, with longtime ColorLab Vice President Dustin Batson acquiring the company and assuming ownership. Batson will continue leading the business alongside…
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Launchpad opens Tech Village, flagship startup campus in Greenville
September 1, 2026
The historic Pepsi Lab reopens as a home for the next generation of tech founders, with 24 private offices and 24 dedicated desks now available for membership Launchpad Tech Ventures…
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Christ City of Refuge is helping South Carolinians start again
September 1, 2026
For someone trying to rebuild their life after homelessness, addiction, or incarceration, a second chance can depend on things many of us take for granted. A safe place to sleep.…
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Coldwell Banker Caine adds two new agents in Greenville
September 1, 2026
Coldwell Banker Caine welcomed Marie Dispoto and Kimi Lyon as real estate agents in its Greenville office. Marie Dispoto brings more than a decade of real estate experience, along with…
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NorthMark Compute and Cloud launches charitable giving arm
September 1, 2026
New charitable giving arm will support STEM education, workforce development, public safety and resource stewardship across Spartanburg NorthMark Compute & Cloud (NMC2) announced the launch of the NMC2 charitable giving…
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Proactive MD launches Proactive MD Connect to create a more connected healthcare experience
September 1, 2026
Proactive MD®, a national leader in value-based care, announced the launch of Proactive MD Connect, a new healthcare technology brand designed to be the digital key to each patient’s healthcare…
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SJWD Water District welcomes Jaclyn Langella as Director of Asset Management
August 31, 2026
Startex-Jackson-Wellford-Duncan Water District (SJWD) announced the appointment of Jaclyn Langella as Director of Asset Management. Langella brings more than 12 years of experience in geographic information systems (GIS), utility infrastructure,…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX names Judson Conwell Interim Tournament Director
August 31, 2026
The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX announced that Judson Conwell has been named Interim Tournament Director, marking a natural next step as the tournament continues to build on…
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Homes of Hope takes a swing at South Carolina’s growing affordable housing need
August 31, 2026
For economically disadvantaged families, the cost of housing can determine what is left for groceries, transportation, childcare, healthcare, savings and other necessities. As demand for affordable housing continues to grow,…
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JumboMax Golf Grips selects JDPR as public relations agency-of-record
August 31, 2026
Independent strategic communications agency expands golf brand portfolio with JumboMax partnership. JumboMax Golf Grips, the industry leader in golf grip innovation, has named independent strategic communications agency JDPR as its…
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FEMA announces more than $52 million for South Carolina recovery
August 31, 2026
FEMA announced more than $52 million in funding for 29 recovery and mitigation projects to help South Carolina communities recover from Hurricane Helene and other disasters. This funding is part…
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Landmark corner at 100 North Main Street sells to Asheville’s Spicer Greene Jewelers as downtown Greenville thrives
August 30, 2026
One of the city’s most prominent corners transitions from four decades as Ristorante Bergamo(opens in new tab) to a fourth-generation fine jeweler One of downtown Greenville’s most prominent corners has…
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Spartanburg Science Center welcomes new Executive Director
August 27, 2026
The Spartanburg Science Center (SSC) announced Amanda Richardson as its new Executive Director, effective July 20, 2026. Richardson steps into the role as SSC gears up for one of its…
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NHE starts preleasing on Woodlands North in Charlotte
August 27, 2026
Woodlands North is set to bring much needed affordable housing for seniors to Charlotte. Located at 8400 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road, Woodlands North will include 57, one and two-bedroom apartments targeting…
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Joe Copley joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg
August 27, 2026
Coldwell Banker Caine welcomed Joe Copley as a real estate agent in its Spartanburg office. A Spartanburg native who now calls Union home, Copley brings a distinctive background spanning technology,…
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Treasurer Loftis shatters record with more than $52 million in Unclaimed Property returned
August 27, 2026
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that South Carolina’s Unclaimed Property Program had a record-breaking year, with the State Treasurer’s Office returning more than $52 million in unclaimed property. “This…
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The Greenville Tech Foundation’s Champions for Student Success event to invest in students and workforce development
August 27, 2026
The Greenville Tech Foundation will host its annual signature fundraising event, Champions for Student Success, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Greenville Technical College’s newly opened Center for Welding &…
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Greenville History Society announces Lecture Series
August 27, 2026
The history of Furman University, tales from the Greenville Memorial Auditorium and what Greenville looked like 10,000 years ago are among the topics for the Greenville County Historical Society’s 2026-27…
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Remembering Sacks, Wagons, Indians, & Leather
August 27, 2026
By Tom Poland I visited the Bart Garrison Agricultural Museum of South Carolina in Pendleton a few weeks back. If you’re a product of the rural South as I…
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Greenville Symphony expands marketing team with two new hires
August 26, 2026
The Greenville Symphony Orchestra has expanded its marketing team, welcoming Caitlin Lingle as Director of Marketing & Audience Engagement and Danielle Parks as Marketing & Digital Content Associate. Together, Lingle…
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USC Fragile X Collaborative earns national research award for advancing brain health
August 26, 2026
The University of South Carolina’s Fragile X Collaborative received the 2026 National Fragile X Foundation (NFXF) Research Award in recognition of its groundbreaking multidisciplinary research and leadership in advancing the…
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Blink Book Review: “The Book Club for Troublesome Women” by Marie Bostwick
August 26, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell After my mom died in April, I started culling through random photos, grocery lists, checkbooks and other memorabilia she had tucked in long forgotten boxes.…
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intelliSystems welcomes Ryan Henry as new technology consultant
August 25, 2026
North Augusta native and USC Aiken graduate joins intelliSystems to help businesses across Georgia and South Carolina make technology a stronger part of their growth strategy intelliSystems, a leading provider…
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Hotel Hartness to host Garden & Gun’s Taste of Tennessee dinner
August 25, 2026
Bringing Southern Culinary Traditions to Greenville Hotel Hartness will welcome Garden & Gun for its fifth annual Taste of Tennessee dinner on Thursday, September 10, bringing the culinary traditions, seasonal…
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The Lodge House by Old Edwards announced at Lake Keowee, bringing major economic investment to Pickens County
August 25, 2026
74-Room Luxury Lodge and Spa Poised to Become One of the Southeast’s Premier Hospitality Destinations PICKENS COUNTY, SC – Plans are underway for The Lodge House by Old Edwards, a…
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NHE to manage The Courts at Maverick Yards
August 25, 2026
One of the Southeast’s premier property management companies is now in charge of The Courts at Maverick Yards. NHE, Inc., will handle day-to-day operations such as marketing vacancies, screening tenants,…
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Trial Lawyers Are Your Neighbors
August 25, 2026
By Tom Killoren Partner KD Trial Lawyers When people hear the words “trial lawyer,” they often picture television commercials, courtroom dramas, or headlines about million-dollar verdicts. Too often, we’re…
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South Carolina Water Utilities investing in Fairwood wastewater infrastructure
August 25, 2026
Upgrades will strengthen reliability, improve system monitoring and support long-term wastewater needs in Union County South Carolina Water Utilities (SCWU) is making new infrastructure investments at its Fairwood Wastewater Treatment…
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South Carolina Bankers Association supports launch of industry-owned blockchain network
August 25, 2026
Banks of all sizes to be able to safely offer modern payments services, preserving local lending in communities across the country Today, 38 state bankers associations announced the formation of…
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The 10 decisions that matter most in the final stretch to retirement
August 25, 2026
By Amanda Stilwell Founder and Senior Wealth Advisor Clarity Financial Solutions The five years before retirement may be the most important of your financial life. For many professionals, retirement…
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United Community names Tom Speir as new chief financial officer
August 25, 2026
United Community (NYSE: UCB) announced that Tom Speir has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer. Speir brings more than two decades of financial experience, including balance sheet…
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We Are Sharing Hope SC hosts 5th Annual Community Health Fair featuring NASCAR driver Joey Gase
August 24, 2026
Free community event held in recognition of National Multicultural Donor Awareness Month We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC) hosted its 5th Annual Community Health Fair recently, bringing together residents to…
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Palmetto Railways appoints Tarek “T” Ravenel as president and chief executive officer
August 24, 2026
Palmetto Railways, an enterprise agency of the state of South Carolina and a division of the S.C. Department of Commerce, today announced the appointment of Tarek “T” Ravenel as president and chief…
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Greenville Technical College opens Center for Welding & Automation Excellence
August 24, 2026Greenville Technical College celebrated the official opening of the Center for Welding & Automation Excellence (CWAE) August 20, 2026, cutting ribbon on the 44,000-square-foot facility with the help of college…
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Greenville Jewish Film festival showing Bella this week
August 24, 2026
Bella, a moving story about enduring friendship and hope amid a world of chaos, will be screened Sunday, August 30, at 4 p.m. at Camelot Cinemas as part of the…
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27 nonprofit leaders named to 2026 Carolina Leadership Seminars class
August 24, 2026
Together SC program equips emerging executive directors with practical leadership skills, trusted peer support, and a statewide network to strengthen their organizations and communities. Together SC announced the 27 nonprofit…
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BASF ECMS names Mike Estadt site director in Seneca
August 24, 2026
BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) has appointed Mike Estadt as site director of its Seneca, SC, production site. Estadt brings more than 20 years of operations and manufacturing…
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Global health event highlights South Carolina’s growing role in life sciences
August 23, 2026U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson recognized by the Shot@Life campaign for his longtime leadership in supporting global polio eradication and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance South Carolina’s growing role in global health…
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Indie Craft Parade announces presenting sponsor for 2026
August 21, 2026
The 17th Annual Indie Craft Parade presented by Bonnie Christine’s Artisan Educator will be held September 11-13, 2026 at the historic Judson Mill. Indie Craft Parade was created for Greenville,…
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ScanSource to acquire MicroAge, a leading IT solutions integrator
August 20, 2026
Adds higher-margin capabilities and expands ScanSource’s reach in strategic growth technologies, including cloud, cybersecurity, data center, and AI ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading technology distributor uniquely positioned to address…
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BMW Group completes $1.7 billion U.S. investment and premieres all new BMW X5 at ‘Home of X’ event in Spartanburg
August 20, 2026At the end of June 2026, BMW Group announced that it had completed its $1.7 billion investment in South Carolina, finishing the expansion of BMW Manufacturing’s Plant Spartanburg and construction…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers®
August 20, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide, has selected 33 attorneys in the Greenville office for inclusion in The 2027 Best Lawyers in America®, including three…
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Rotary Club of Greenville launches Kringle Holiday Countdown raffle calendar
August 20, 2026
Sponsors and prize donors have until Aug. 31 to sign on for the club’s newest fundraiser The Rotary Club of Greenville is launching KRINGLE Holiday Countdown, a 12-day raffle calendar…
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The rock against the storm
August 20, 2026Shannon Bobertz helping guide one of America’s most complex conservation agencies By Thomas S. Mullikin Every agency needs a rock who is not always the loudest voice in the…
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McMaster clears the way for $150 million Scout Motors payout in final budget vetoes
August 19, 2026
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster struck 14 items from the state’s $15 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27 on Monday, including a legislative hold on money owed for cost overruns…
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Truliant Foundation awards seven Mini Grants to S.C. nonprofits
August 19, 2026
The Truliant Foundation is awarding $75,000 in Community Mini Grants to fund 30 different nonprofit organizations across Truliant Federal Credit Union’s footprint in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The…
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United Community names Sean Simpson Chief Commercial Banking Officer
August 19, 2026
United Community announced Sean Simpson has joined the bank as chief commercial banking officer, bringing proven leadership and industry expertise. Simpson’s addition reinforces United’s commitment to investing in exceptional talent…
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A Chain-Smoking Cat Saved My Life
August 19, 2026
By Tom Poland Maybe I Saved Hers Too Summer 2022, St. Simons Island, I’m sitting around the pool when my niece, Harper, and her friend, Stella, ask me to…
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Greenville County Schools to Host Transportation Job Fair at Golden Strip Career Center
August 19, 2026
Greenville County Schools is looking to expand its transportation team ahead of the upcoming school year, hosting an in-person Job Fair on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from 5:00 PM to…
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Blink Book Review: “The Irish Goodbye” by Beth Ann Fennelly
August 19, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell My summer reading challenge continues with another book about writing. But this one doesn’t include a single tip, hint or rule to make my writing better.…
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