Two Upstate Habitat for Humanities come together for a joint build with BMW
November 6, 2024
Associates from BMW Manufacturing helped start a new Habitat for Humanity home on Ruddy Creek Circle Wednesday morning. A wall raising is more than a ceremony that starts the process…
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DP3 Architects wins AIA South Carolina Design Award
November 6, 2024
At the American Institute of Architects South Carolina (AIA SC) annual awards, DP3 Architects was honored with a Citation Award for Interior Architecture in recognition of their work at Bakala…
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Aqua Diamond establishes operations in Abbeville County
November 4, 2024
Aqua Diamond establishes operations in Abbeville CountyBeverage and packaging company to create 8 jobs in incubator space Aqua Diamond LLC, a pre-revenue startup company, has established its headquarters and operations…
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Jennifer Moorefield of Greenville Technical College appointed to South Carolina-Ireland Trade Commission
November 4, 2024Jennifer Moorefield, associate vice president for Corporate and Continuing Education at Greenville Technical College, has been appointed by Governor Henry McMaster to the newly formed South Carolina-Ireland Trade Commission. The…
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Colliers Report: Strong quarter signals rebalancing market
November 4, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2024 Greenville-Spartanburg Industrial Market Highlights Greenville-Spartanburg’s industrial demand returned to strong performance in Q3 with 944,413 square feet of net absorption driving…
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Novant Health completes purchase of UCI Medical Affiliates Inc.
November 4, 2024
Novant Health becomes largest urgent care provider in South Carolina and adds 20 physical therapy clinics As part of its commitment to building a healthier future, Novant Health has closed…
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Recent storms underscore the need for affordable housing as Habitat for Humanity of GreenvilleCounty preps Dinner on Ice this month, now offering sponsorship and single ticket sales
November 4, 2024
Hurricane Helene’s destruction went beyond downed trees and power outages in the Upstate. It exposed a critical need for more affordable homeownership, affordable home repairs, and housing opportunities in Greenville.…
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Sportsclub Fitness & Wellness donates $12,000 Defenders for Children
November 4, 2024
Sportsclub Fitness & Wellness raised more than $12,000 last month to support Defenders for Children. Founded in 2010, Defenders for Children aims to prevent child abuse, trafficking, and child pornography…
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SC Association for Community Economic Development announces voter engagement mini-grants & outreach
November 4, 2024
South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED), in partnership with Mary Reynolds Babcock Fund and SC Counts, announced forty-four (44) grantees of the 2024 Voter Engagement Mini-Grants who received…
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The Last Pecan Pie
October 31, 2024
By Tom Poland When I heard Hurricane Helene destroyed some 42,000 pecan trees in Georgia, I thought of my mother and my last pecan pie, not the last…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities to host open door event for prospective students
October 31, 2024
The SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a public, residential high school for the arts in Greenville, is hosting its largest event of the year—Go Govie! Day—for families…
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Colin Burns joins Greenwood Capital team
October 31, 2024
Greenwood Capital announced the addition of Colin J. Burns to the wealth team as an Associate Advisor in the Downtown Greenville office, located at 201 W. McBee Ave. In this…
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Jessica Lerer Fickling joins Wyche’s litigation team
October 31, 2024
Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with offices across South Carolina, announced that Jessica Lerer Fickling has joined the firm as a Member in its litigation practice group. Fickling will concentrate…
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Monthly bills will drop for Duke Energy Carolinas customers in South Carolina beginning in November for annual adjustment to fuel costs
October 31, 2024
Home energy bills will decrease 12.7% Decrease more than offsets base rate increase that took effect in August Duke Energy Carolinas customers in South Carolina will see their electric rates…
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Inaugural WaterSC meeting brings together statewide collaborators to plan for the preservation and management of South Carolina’s water resources
October 31, 2024
Representatives from multiple state agencies and stakeholder groups joined Gov. Henry McMaster for the first meeting of the WaterSC Water Resources Working Group. WaterSC is a newly launched statewide initiative…
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Fountain Foods Market now open in downtown Fountain Inn
October 31, 2024
Fountain Foods Market is now open in downtown Fountain Inn. One of only a handful of grocery stores in the area, the specialty market, where FRESH meets FAMILY, has a wide variety of…
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Greenville Transit Authority lists Downtown Greenville West End Historic District land parcel for sale
October 31, 2024
The Greenville Transit Authority selects Colliers | South Carolina for the sale of its Augusta Street and Main Street parcel with bidding set to begin October 31. The Greenville Transit…
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Augusta Street’s Holiday Open House returns Nov. 17
October 31, 2024
Augusta Road Business Association (ARBA) is hosting their annual celebration to kick off the holiday season. Holiday Open House will take place on Sunday, November 17 from 1:00 p.m. to…
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Triumph announces new 10,000-seat multi-use stadium at BridgeWay Station
October 31, 2024
The Greenville Triumph Soccer Club and Greenville Liberty Soccer Club along with the City of Mauldin announced plans for a 10,000-seat multi-use sports and entertainment stadium as part of a…
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Koops Automation Systems to invest $10.2 million in Greenville County
October 31, 2024
Expansion to Create 26 Jobs Koops Automation Systems (Koops), a leader in delivering custom automation solutions, is expanding its Greenville County facility with a $10.2 million investment, creating 26 new…
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Tech firm Kopis bolsters AI credentials through Orange Bees deal
October 30, 2024
The agreement marks significant growth amid Kopis’ 25th anniversary and introduces HoneyBrain, an AI-powered quality control platform enhancing manufacturing standards through advanced visual detection Kopis, a Greenville, South Carolina-based tech…
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Tickets on sale for YMCA of Greenville’s Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast presented by HomeTrust Bank
October 30, 2024
YMCA of Greenville is now selling individual tickets for $50 per person for its annual Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast on the morning of November 21 at Greenville Convention Center. The event…
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Share the Warmth in your hometown this November
October 30, 2024
The Mast General Store welcomes Columbia Sportswear’s partnership for this year’s Share the Warmth campaign. Columbia jumpstarted the drive with a donation of coats to Hurricane Helene relief efforts. This…
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Brooks’ Playground
October 30, 2024
Cleveland Park will host the city’s first inclusive playground A generous gift from a Greenville family to honor their daughter will provide a lasting contribution to other families with special…
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AAC East, LLC expands Marlboro County operations
October 30, 2024
$6 million investment will create 25 new jobs FAST FACTS AAC East, LLC (AAC East) is expanding its Marlboro County operations. The company’s $6 million investment will create 25 new…
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United Community announces William Kyle McKinney as chief audit executive
October 30, 2024
United Community is pleased to announce William Kyle McKinney as the bank’s new chief audit executive. McKinney, who brings nearly 25 years of experience to the team, will oversee the…
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We Are Sharing Hope SC highlights the healing power of tissue donation during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 30, 2024
We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC) is honoring tissue donors during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, for their decision to donate to so many women across the state of who are…
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ILH names industry veteran Jeff Powell as President
October 30, 2024
Integral Leaders in Health (ILH), a South Carolina-based company dedicated to improving medical care, has brought on Jeff Powell as President. In this pivotal role, Powell will lead efforts to…
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TD Bank and TreesUpstate hold 13th annual TD Tree Days
October 30, 2024
Employees from TD Bank and staff and volunteers of TreesUpstate joined together on October 29 to plant 30 trees in Dixie Estates in Gantt as part of TD Tree Days,…
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SCDES announces recipients of DERA grant funding to support clean air projects
October 30, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) has announced the winners of this year’s grant funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that supports South Carolina’s State Diesel…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Matt Foster, NOAH Property Management
October 29, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Hotel Hartness promotes Gianna Smutzki to Executive Chef
October 29, 2024
Hotel Hartness announced the promotion of Gianna Smutzki to Executive Chef. Smutzki, who has been an integral part of the Patterson Kitchen + Bar’s culinary team since its 2023 opening,…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Ashley Umbriano in Greenville
October 29, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Ashley H. Umbriano has joined the firm’s Greenville office, practicing with the commercial litigation and insurance defense teams. Ashley earned her Juris Doctor, Master’s…
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Sustain SC Team grows with hiring of Senior VP of Conservation, Kristen Austin Gunter
October 29, 2024
Sustain SC, a nonprofit organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, announced Kristen Austin Gunter has joined as Senior Vice President of Conservation. With…
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South Carolina State Fair donates $200,000 for Hurricane Helene relief
October 29, 2024
Contributions to assist recovery and rebuilding in impacted areas The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, announced a donation of $200,000 to support recovery efforts following the devastation…
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Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health promotes Rebekah Wright to Chief Operating Officer
October 29, 2024
Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health, a renowned autism-focused residential behavioral health center in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, and the only Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business psychiatric facility in the United…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis launches new personal finance lesson for Elementary Students
October 29, 2024
Free classroom kit available for first 100 teachers who sign-up State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the launch of a new personal finance lesson plan designed to engage kindergarten through second grade…
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McMillan Pazdan Smith honored with The Firm Award by AIA South Carolina
October 29, 2024
McMillan Pazdan Smith has received the highest honor that AIA South Carolina can award an architecture firm. “The Firm Award” recognizes a firm that exemplifies the very best of the…
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Casting Cleaning Resources expanding Greenwood County operations
October 29, 2024
Casting Cleaning Resources (CCR), a provider of casting cleaning services, announced it is expanding its Greenwood County operations. The company’s $5 million investment will create 42 new jobs while retaining…
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Upstate individuals and organizations recognized with the 20th annual Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards
October 29, 2024
On Thursday, October 24th, the Greenville Chamber and the Riley Institute at Furman presented the 2024 recipients of the Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards during the Greenville Chamber’s Diversity and Economic…
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Helene Hurricane recovery report
October 29, 2024
On Friday, Sept. 27, 90 percent of the City of Greenville, South Carolina residents woke up without power. More than 67% of traffic signals did not function. Low-lying areas flooded.…
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Kolapasi Indian Canteen selects JDPR as Agency-of-Record
October 28, 2024
JDPR to support the launch and expansion of international-restaurant brand Kolapasi across North America Kolapasi Indian Canteen, an international fast-casual restaurant offering delicious, authentic South Indian cuisine has selected JDPR…
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Northwestern Mutual Upstate SC offices and Paladin football athlete raise funds for childhood cancer
October 28, 2024
Upstate SC and Furman Paladin senior linebacker #39, Evan DiMaggio, proudly announce their participation in the National Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Cancer Champion Competition. The fundraising competition was designed to…
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Southern First names Julie Fairchild Chief Accounting Officer
October 28, 2024
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the appointment of Julie Fairchild to Chief Accounting Officer. Fairchild has over 25 years of accounting and finance experience…
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Hog & Barrel is this weekend in Greenville
October 28, 2024
The Upstate’s most unique celebration of those Southern staples of bourbon, BBQ, and bacon is back this November. Tickets for Hog & Barrel: A Bourbon, BBQ & Bacon Festival can…
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Maynard Nexsen launches Business Advisory Services team
October 28, 2024
Serving Privately Held and Family Owned Businesses Maynard Nexsen, a full-service law firm with 24 offices across the United States, announced the creation of Maynard Nexsen Business Advisory Services, a…
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Upstate businesses raise funds for veterans through flag football tournament at Fluor Field
October 28, 2024
Upstate businesses brought their best tailgate game to Fluor Field on Oct. 24 for a unique fundraising event. Broadstreet, Inc., a Greenville-based private equity firm, hosted its third annual flag…
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USC planning S.C.’s first hospital specializing in neurological care
October 25, 2024
The University of South Carolina is planning to develop a unique hospital that would house the Palmetto State’s first standalone comprehensive medical facility dedicated entirely to integrated care of patients…
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Turner Padget adds two associates
October 24, 2024
Turner Padget announces the addition of two associates Mary Stewart DeLong and Chase Stokes O’Reilly. Delong resides in Turner Padget’s Charleston office and is a member of the Workplace Law…
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A Spider Fit for Halloween
October 24, 2024
By Tom Poland Read no further if you suffer arachnophobia … How well I remember a night when we were under the lights scrimmaging. I can’t recall who we…
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