Kirby Player receives the Order of the Palmetto
May 12, 2025Kirby Player, a longtime Clemson University employee and three-time graduate, was awarded the Order of the Palmetto during a recent golf tournament held in front of former students, alumni and…
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Bon Secours celebrates 2025 Project SEARCH graduates
May 12, 2025Program Helps Students with Disabilities Prepare for Employment After School Bon Secours St. Francis Health System honored the Class of 2025 with a special ceremony held at the Bon Secours…
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Greenville Triumph Unified Team kicks off second season with tryouts at Eastside YMCA
May 12, 2025
Athletes come together to compete, connect, and build community The Greenville Triumph Unified Team, a program to unite individuals with and without intellectual disabilities through the Special Olympics Sports program,…
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Wild Things Freedom Center enjoined from charitable solicitation in South Carolina
May 12, 2025“South Carolinians are incredibly generous, and they deserve to know their contributions are going to legitimate, transparent causes,” said Secretary of State Mark Hammond Today, Secretary of State Mark Hammond…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Rob Tiro named to Upcountry History Museum board of directors
May 12, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., announced that Rob Tiro, an associate in the firm’s Greenville office, has been appointed to the board of directors of the Upcountry History Museum for a…
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BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions celebrates Mother’s Day with Lisa Forrester: Leading with Heart at Home and at Work
May 10, 2025
As the Global Head of Quality Services at BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS), Lisa Forrester leads with precision, purpose, and a strong sense of accountability — but her…
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Ovata at Reedy Creek opens in Northeast Charlotte
May 9, 2025
A new 78-unit affordable housing community has opened in northeast Charlotte. Ovata at Reedy Creek is a mixed income community — affordable to households at 30%, 50%, 60%, and 70%…
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McMillan Pazdan Smith announces five new Principals in the firm
May 9, 2025
McMillan Pazdan Smith, an architecture, advisory, planning, and interior design firm with studios throughout the Southeast, announced recent additions to its Principals. Team members promoted to Principal are Katherine DeMoura,…
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South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners announces 2025 award winners
May 9, 2025
The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners (SCATCC) announces the selection of its 2025 award winners. Commissioner Leadership Award, George Piersol, Piedmont Technical College Honors an individual who has…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX announces 2025 celebrity lineup and schedule of events
May 8, 2025
The 2025 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX will tee off tournament week starting Monday, June 2nd, with official tournament play held June 5th – 6th at The Carolina…
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AIRSYS Cooling Technologies establishing new global headquarters with Spartanburg County expansion
May 8, 2025
AIRSYS Cooling Technologies (AIRSYS), a global cooling solution provider, announced it is establishing a new global headquarters with an expansion in Spartanburg County. The company’s $40 million investment will create…
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USC celebrates spring graduates
May 8, 2025
The University of South Carolina system will welcome thousands of new alumni in a series of four commencement ceremonies recognizing bachelor’s, master’s and professional degree recipients beginning Friday, May 9,…
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The Birds of Death
May 7, 2025
By Tom Poland Forever Fly, You Black Riders Roads tell stories. I’ve come across the “Mule Kick That Killed Eight People” in Edgefield County. I’ve seen stores fall to…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC welcomes new team member
May 7, 2025
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced the staff addition of Margie Blackwelder. Margie brings a wealth of experience and a heart for service to this Administrative Assistant…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio celebrates educators during May
May 7, 2025
Agency announces Bobbi Kennedy Award opportunity for educators South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is celebrating educators during Teacher Appreciation Week, held May 5-9, 2025. As part of this…
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Francis Marion University Education Foundation receives $100,000 grant from Power:Ed to help SC students retain their merit scholarships
May 7, 2025
Francis Marion University Education Foundation (FMUEF), has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support the expansion of FMU’s Summer Success program…
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STIR to bring elevated dining and craft cocktails to North of Broad District in downtown Greenville this June
May 7, 2025
SquareOne Holding Company announced its plans to open STIR Greenville in the North of Broad District in the heart of downtown this June. Featuring made-from-scratch cuisine and a refined cocktail…
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Carolina Handling partners with Michael McDowell, Spire Motorsports at Talladega Superspeedway
May 7, 2025
A four-tire stop can be completed in under nine seconds, showcasing speed and teamwork from NASCAR’s top athletes. Likewise, Carolina Handling’s 1.1-hour average response time for breakdown calls outperforms the…
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Greenville Technical College receives inaugural SME 2025 Workforce Development Innovations Award
May 7, 2025
The Society of Manufacturing Engineering (SME) recently presented Greenville Technical College with the organization’s inaugural SME 2025 Workforce Development Innovations Award. The award was created to celebrate organizations that drive…
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TWELVE QUESTIONS for Dr. Tom Mullikin, director South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
May 7, 2025
SCDNR Director discusses progress of first three months By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin newly sworn director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) has accomplished much…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina puts community first in annual “Doing Good Works” volunteer day
May 6, 2025
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina proudly celebrated its fifth annual “Doing Good Works Day” on Saturday, April 26, continuing its strong tradition of community service and corporate social responsibility. This…
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Clemson celebrates over 5,000 graduates during Spring Commencement
May 6, 2025
Clemson University will honor more than 5,000 graduates this week during its Spring Commencement ceremonies at Littlejohn Coliseum. The events, held from May 6 to May 9, will recognize students…
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In Site Designs welcomes Brittany Chryst as Studio Business Manager
May 6, 2025
In Site Designs announced the addition of Brittany Chryst as the firm’s new Studio Business Manager. Brittany joined the team in 2024, bringing with her a strong background in creative…
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Miss South Carolina delegates recognized at State House
May 6, 2025
The South Carolina State House welcomed more than 50 local delegates and volunteers from the Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization on April 29 for Miss South Carolina Day, an annual…
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Upcountry Fiber Foundation gives $18,000 to local Upstate nonprofit
May 6, 2025
Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the philanthropic arm and permanent endowment of internet service provider Upcountry Fiber, announced that it has awarded six local nonprofit organizations $18,000 from its fourth quarter 2024…
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United Way of the Piedmont honors outstanding corporate and community partners at 2025 Leadership Awards
May 5, 2025
Local leaders from across Cherokee, Spartanburg, and Union counties gathered with United of the Piedmont on April 30, 2025 for an inspiring morning honoring the incredible companies and organizations that…
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Two students earn South Carolina’s Order of the Silver Crescent for exemplary contributions to the community
May 5, 2025During the Student Affairs Awards Banquet on April 30, Clemson students Joseph Pope Jr. and Charles Segars III were presented with the Order of the Silver Crescent — South Carolina’s…
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U.S. films selected for international public television conference in Bilbao, Spain
May 5, 2025
SCETV continues role as U.S. INPUT Secretariat Five films from the United States were screened at the 2025 International Public Television (INPUT) Conference held May 3–7 in Bilbao, Spain. Hosted…
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Scenic Carpenter
May 5, 2025
Greenville Theatre is hiring! We are currently accepting applicants to fill the position of Scenic Carpenter in our scene shop department. This position will work on the construction of all…
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Local Nurse named national “Nurse of the Year” by Interim HealthCare
May 5, 2025
Interim HealthCare of Greenville announces that Legare Boyle, RN, has been named Nurse of the Year by Interim HealthCare Inc.’s national franchise network. Chosen from among thousands of clinicians across…
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Greenville Chamber, USC Upstate present scholarships to LaunchGVL interns at End-of-Year Celebration
May 5, 2025LaunchGVL, a partnership between the Greenville Chamber and Greenville County Schools, hosted its annual End-of-Year Celebration on Wednesday, April 30th. The event honored the 154 high school students who have…
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Drew Stauffacher named new brand president of 9Round Kickboxing Fitness, the world’s largest kickboxing franchise
May 5, 2025
Drew Stauffacher has been named as the new brand president of 9Round Kickboxing Fitness, the world’s largest kickboxing franchise. Transitioning from the role of vice president of operations, this strategic…
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Congressman Clyburn to speak at Converse undergraduate commencement
May 5, 2025
James E. Clyburn, the U.S. Congressman representing South Carolina’s 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, will serve as the Undergraduate Commencement speaker at Converse University on Saturday,…
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Aerowerks selects Cherokee County to establish first US operation
May 5, 2025
Aerowerks, a manufacturer for the food service industry, announced it selects Cherokee County to establish the company’s first U.S. operation. The company’s $10 million investment will create 52 new jobs.…
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Greenville Technical College celebrates graduates at Commencement
May 2, 2025Commencement for Greenville Technical College graduates was held at the Greenville Convention Center on Friday, May 2. Included were 311 participants, 11 military veterans, 121 graduates with a GPA…
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SC Student Loan Corporation launches a new employee-directed mini grants program
May 1, 2025
South Carolina Student Loan Corporation (SCSLC), a nonprofit with over 50 years of experience in educational loan lending, has launched a mini grants program awarding a total of $25,000 to six SC nonprofits…
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Colliers Report: Greenville-Spartanburg Industrial Market Q1 2025
May 1, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Momentum in Upstate industrial market continues despite trade uncertainty Market Highlights The Greenville-Spartanburg industrial market carried momentum from a tremendous Q4 into the first…
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Apple VP, Furman alumna Kristin Huguet Quayle to speak at commencement ceremony
May 1, 2025
Kristin Huguet Quayle ’99, the vice president of worldwide communications at Apple, will be the featured speaker for Furman University’s class of 2025 commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 10, at…
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AT&T expands fiber internet to over 500,000 locations in South Carolina
May 1, 2025
AT&T has expanded its fiber internet network to more than 500,000 customer locations across South Carolina. The move is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to improve access to high-speed…
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FordHarrison adds associates across numerous offices
May 1, 2025
FordHarrison LLP, one of the country’s largest management-side labor and employment law firms, is pleased to announced that the firm added seven associates to offices throughout the U.S. including Berkeley…
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Capt. Mose Rogers & The S.S. Savannah
May 1, 2025
By Tom Poland I visit cemeteries never knowing what I’ll find. February 10, a cemetery gave me a story that has the elements of a great movie—risk, bravery, tragedy, the…
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The Rock It! Co. unveils new website for Tridion Environmental
May 1, 2025
A leading provider of premium environmental management services has rolled out a dynamic new website designed by The Rock It! Co. With an unwavering commitment to environmental preservation, sustainable practices,…
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PalmettoPride to launch SC Sweep campaign from April 25 to May 4
April 30, 2025
The statewide campaign is meant to encourage SC residents to pick up litter and keep South Carolina beautiful PalmettoPride, South Carolina’s anti-litter organization, is launching its new SC Sweep campaign. The statewide…
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Rebuild Upstate honors volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week
April 30, 2025
Rebuild Upstate, a local home repair nonprofit, recognized volunteers, donors, and partners at the Because of You BBQ, held during National Volunteer Appreciation Week. “Volunteers are essential to our mission;…
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McCrory wins Design-Build Excellence Award for E.A. Sween project in Greenwood County
April 30, 2025
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, won the Design-Build Excellence Award in the Industrial category in the 25th Annual Project/Team Awards competition sponsored by the Design-Build Institute of America’s…
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IMPH releases action plan to improve health outcomes for moms and babies in rural SC through improved access to care
April 30, 2025
The plan includes recommendations to improve maternal and infant health in South Carolina The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform…
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Why Isn’t the 7th Amendment Protected as Aggressively as the 2nd Amendment?
April 30, 2025The 7th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution promises the right to a jury trial in civil cases, which guarantees that civil disputes are resolved by a group of peers rather…
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Hill Institute at Furman to host next-gen tech forum about cobots
April 30, 2025
Furman University will host a breakfast and panel discussion about next-generation, collaborative robot (cobot) technology Thursday, May 8, 7:30-10 a.m. at Greenville ONE Center downtown. The event is free and…
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Original Six Foundation to distribute over 35,000 books to SC kindergarten students in rural & under-resourced communities
April 30, 2025
Throughout the month of May, the Original Six (O6) Foundation will distribute over 35,000 books to a record 44 public schools located in rural and under-resourced communities. For the first…
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Lima One Capital hires Greg Larsen as Senior Director of Underwriting
April 30, 2025
Lima One Capital, the nation’s premier lender for real estate investors, has hired mortgage credit industry leader Greg Larsen as its new Senior Director of Underwriting. Larsen will lead Lima…
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