Chandler Construction Services Inc. expanding corporate headquarters in Greenwood County
October 23, 2025
Project Star to bring $10.1 million investment and 31 new jobs Chandler Construction Services Inc., a long-standing leader in utility construction, announced that it is expanding its operations and building…
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South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics among state’s top performers in career readiness scores
October 23, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Education has released its 2025 Career Readiness Assessment results, and the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is once again among the…
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South Carolina goes pink: a statewide campaign to raise awareness for breast cancer
October 23, 2025
The South Carolina Cancer Alliance (SCCA) announced this month the launch of South Carolina Goes Pink, a statewide campaign running October 1–31 in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer…
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Manufacturers recognized for excellence at 2025 SC Manufacturing Summit
October 23, 2025The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) and the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) honored the state’s leading manufacturers and industry professionals at the 2025 SC Manufacturing Summit. The annual…
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Triumph SC launches season ticket deposits for new Mauldin Stadium
October 23, 2025
Club opens deposits for 2026 matches in new stadium at BridgeWay Station The Greenville Triumph Soccer Club has launched a deposit campaign for season tickets to the team’s 2026 matches…
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Long-haired Cows and Giant Rabbits
October 23, 2025
Greenville Zoo Breaks Ground on Farmyard Exhibit Welcoming Farm Animals from Across the Globe to Greenville The Greenville Zoo and the Greenville Zoo Foundation broke ground on The Phillips Family…
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Architech Sports & Physical Therapy to open first Greenville location at North Hills Shopping Center
October 23, 2025
Innovative clinic to offer advanced performance training, injury prevention, and rehabilitation for athletes and active individuals Aston is announced that Architech Sports & Physical Therapy, a leading provider of athletic…
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Notes From The Road
October 22, 2025
By Tom Poland June 29, 1956, President Dwight Eisenhower signed the Interstate Act. Nigh 70 years later a grid of steel, cement, and asphalt makes it impossible to see…
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Upcountry Fiber Foundation raises $133,000 for Upstate area non-profits in charity golf tournament
October 22, 2025
Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the charitable arm and permanent endowment of Upcountry Fiber, announces that it raised $133,100 at its charity golf tournament on September 29 at The Cliffs at Glassy…
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Tim Burton’s ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ exhibition helps kick off holiday season at Upcountry History Museum
October 22, 2025
The doors of the Upcountry History Museum have now opened to the enchanting world of animation with “Beyond Halloween Land: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas,” an exhibition dedicated to…
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United Community honored with ABA Foundation Community Commitment Award
October 22, 2025
The American Bankers Association Foundation has honored United Community with a 2025 ABA Foundation Community Commitment Award for its Financial Literacy Month program. The award, presented in the Volunteerism category,…
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William Kirkland named SCRA’s interim president and CEO
October 21, 2025
South Carolina Research Authority’s board of trustees has named William “Bill” Kirkland as its interim president and CEO. Mr. Kirkland has extensive experience in economic development and in the private…
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South Carolina Community Loan Fund names new CEO
October 21, 2025
The South Carolina Community Loan Fund (SCCLF) has named Cynthia “Cindi” Watts Rourk as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 27. The announcement follows the planned retirements of co-leaders…
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Kaplan Family empowers Clemson students through $5 million in scholarship challenge
October 21, 2025by Beth Schneider Jim ’87 and Julee Kaplan believe deeply in the power of education to change lives — and they know that access to higher education can be life-changing…
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Clemson Bioengineering Ph.D. student uses baseball tech to prevent pitching injuries and grow analytics group
October 21, 2025
Trackman technology has allowed Connor Moore to capitalize on the intersection of sport and biomedical engineering to develop his research on monitoring injuries at the pitch level. College of Engineering,…
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OneSpartanburg, Inc. releases Talent Gap Analysis 2.0
October 21, 2025
In partnership with Lightcast, an authority on labor-market dynamics, OneSpartanburg, Inc. released the Talent Gap Analysis 2.0, a strategic framework for the community that identifies talent pipeline interactions and next-level…
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Drug Take Back Day
October 21, 2025
Greer CPW and the Greer Police Department are again partnering for their annual Drug Take Back Day . This collaboration has been going strong since 2016, and together they’ve collected…
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Governor McMaster proclaims Lights on Afterschool Day in South Carolina
October 21, 2025
State joins national celebration recognizing afterschool programs that keep kids safe, inspire learning, and support working families Governor Henry McMaster has officially proclaimed October 23, 2025, as “Lights On Afterschool…
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Broadstreet Global’s fourth annual Charity Classic unites Greenville business community, raising $100,000 in support of affordable housing and pediatric healthcare
October 21, 2025Flag football tradition at Fluor Field raises funds for Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and Shriners Children’s Greenville through competitive play and community spirit Greenville-based private equity firm Broadstreet Global hosted…
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Memorial Stadium to make grand return as concert venue in 2026
October 21, 2025by Ken Scar Memorial Stadium is going to be lit in 2026. George Strait will headline the first Death Valley Nights concert on May 2. He will be joined by…
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Lowndes Hill sidewalks
October 21, 2025
Funds Approved for Sidewalks Fri, Oct 17, 2025 4:30 PM EDT The Lowndes Hill Sidewalk Project will add nearly one mile of new sidewalks through the Overbrook community. At its…
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Soapstone Preservation endowment reaches $1 million goal
October 21, 2025
The Soapstone Preservation Endowment has completed its three-year campaign to create a $1 million endowment safeguarding one of South Carolina’s most powerful stories of faith, freedom, and perseverance. “With lots…
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Public invited to Downtown Design Guidelines feedback session
October 20, 2025
Drop-in Meeting Set for Tuesday, Oct. 28 Do you have an opinion about how downtown Greenville should grow? On Tuesday, Oct. 28 — as part of the City’s monthly Project…
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USC Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing and Palmetto Nuclear Coalition work together to advance nuclear innovation
October 20, 2025
University of South Carolina (USC)’s Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing and Palmetto Nuclear Coalition (PNC) announce a pivotal agreement aimed at transforming South Carolina into a national and global…
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Veteran educator Kathy Taylor to serve on Lander’s Board of Trustees
October 20, 2025
Kathy Taylor, an educator with more than 30 years of experience, was appointed by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster to serve on the Lander University Board of Trustees. Recognized for…
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Scott Powell appointed to Clemson Architectural Foundation Board
October 20, 2025
Craig Gaulden Davis | PBK (CGD | PBK) announced that Scott Powell, Managing Principal of the firm, has been appointed to the Clemson Architectural Foundation (CAF) Board at Clemson University.…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in Greenville-Spartanburg
October 20, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices in Greenville-Spartanburg: Industrial Garrett Scott, SIOR, John Montgomery, SIOR, Brockton Hall, SIOR and Dillon…
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Attain Finance announces rebranding of all U.S. locations to Heights Finance
October 20, 2025
GREENVILLE, SC – Attain Finance, a trusted provider of personal lending solutions, announced that all of its 388 branches in 13 states in U.S. locations have officially rebranded to Heights…
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UBS hires financial advisor Michael Shain in Greenville
October 20, 2025
UBS Wealth Management announced the hiring of Financial Advisor Michael Shain in Greenville. Michael returns to UBS after a distinguished 33-year career at the firm, before his retirement in February…
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Hog and Barrel Festival returns this weekend
October 20, 2025
The Upstate’s best festival that honors all things bacon, bourbon and barbecue is back this weekend at Events at Judson Mill. The 2025 Hog & Barrel Festival kicks off on…
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Lander Alumnus promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in U.S. Army
October 20, 2025
GREENWOOD, SC – Lander University graduates regularly climb the ranks to hold positions of leadership in their respective organizations. That journey is true for Lander alumnus, Ed Moore, who was…
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Reed Brown receives 2025 United Way of the Piedmont Morgan Award
October 20, 2025Each year, United Way of the Piedmont presents the Morgan Award to a donor who exemplifies the spirit of its inscription: “One Who Cares.” This year, United Way is proud…
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Paysmart Payroll welcomes Mariel LeCouter as Payroll Specialist
October 20, 2025
GREENVILLE, SC – Paysmart Payroll welcomed Mariel LeCouter as the newest member of the team. A graduate of Clemson University with degrees in Sociology and Nutrition, Mariel brings strong communication,…
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Greenville-based Crawford wins three MarCom Awards
October 20, 2025
Crawford has been recognized with three 2025 MarCom Awards for its exceptional strategic and creative marketing work, including one honoring a campaign for Greenville-based United Community, highlighting the strength of…
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Colliers Report: Greenville-Spartanburg Industrial Market Q3 2025
October 17, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Red-hot Upstate industrial market rockets towards record year Market Highlights Greenville-Spartanburg’s industrial market is on track for a record year, with 5.3M SF of net…
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InSite Consulting launches USA BEST Sites™
October 16, 2025
The New Manufacturer-Defined Standard for Industrial/Manufacturing Site Readiness™ Powered by industry leader InSite Consulting, USA BEST Sites™ is the nation’s first readiness program built entirely on manufacturer expectations—not consultant checklists…
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Google announces new $9B investment in South Carolina through 2027
October 16, 2025Funding supports Cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, as well as workforce development programs On October 13, Google announced a new, two-year $9 billion investment in South Carolina (2026-2027). Google’s…
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Hispanic Alliance’s Homes for the Holidays tour returns December 13 with elegant décor, Latin flair, and a mission to uplift
October 16, 2025
The Hispanic Alliance invites Upstate residents to step inside a one-of-a-kind holiday celebration that blends exquisite home design, gourmet Latin cuisine, and a legacy of community impact. Homes for the…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd adds Lauren Rounsville to Real Estate group
October 16, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., announced that Lauren Rounsville has joined the firm’s Real Estate practice group as special counsel. Lauren is based in Greenville. “We are thrilled to welcome Lauren…
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New Gateway at the Green meets “Deepest Affordability Needs”
October 16, 2025
Gateway at the Green, the new all-affordable 72-unit apartment community on Webb Road, officially opened today — not only complete but also fully leased. “We knew this would be a…
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Rebuild Upstate celebrates opening of new warehouse in Easley
October 16, 2025
Rebuild Upstate, a local home repair nonprofit, celebrated the grand opening of its new warehouse space in Easley last week. Rebuild Upstate serves low-income homeowners by making repairs and accessibility…
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Jamie Bellemare and Mark Vehorn join Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
October 16, 2025
Coldwell Banker Caine continues to expand its Greenville office with the addition of two new sales associates, Jamie Bellemare and Mark Vehorn. Together, they bring fresh perspectives and decades of…
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SCETV highlights coastal flooding in new episode of “IMPACT South Carolina” and live taping of “Palmetto Perspectives”
October 16, 2025
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced the premiere of a new episode of IMPACT South Carolina as well as an opportunity for the public to attend a live taping of Palmetto Perspectives on Oct.…
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Meiden America Switchgear, Inc. expanding Upstate operations
October 15, 2025
$9.2 million investment will create 43 new jobs Meiden America Switchgear, Inc. (MAS), a pioneer in high-performance vacuum technology, announced on October 14, 2025, it is expanding its operations in Laurens…
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The Dejected, Rejected Playwright
October 15, 2025
By Tom Poland May 2011. Jennifer’s email cut to the chase “We want you to write a play for Georgia’s Official Folk Life Play, Swamp Gravy.” “Me, write a…
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U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities administers $5 million in Wood Innovation Grants
October 14, 2025As National Forest Products Week is observed each October, the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) is highlighting one of its partner programs that supports and advances U.S.-based…
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SC Chamber, SCMA announce merger during statehouse celebration
October 14, 2025
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) and the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced, on October 14, 2025, the formation of a new advocacy organization, formally combining entities, resources and…
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South Carolina among the US porch piracy hotspots, according to new study
October 14, 2025
Parcel theft has become a common cause of concern worldwide. Thieves steal online packages from doorsteps, especially around busy periods like Black Friday and the Holiday season. To discover trends…
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The Whiskey Hotel upstairs bar and patio is now open every weekend and welcoming guests this fall
October 14, 2025
The Matador brought its Mexican-inspired cuisine and agave spirits to Greenville’s West End in May 2025, and now invites guests to enjoy the upstairs Whiskey Hotel and rooftop patio this…
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Four Upstate women named Women of Distinction by Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands
October 14, 2025Girl Scouts of South Carolina–Mountains to Midlands will honor four Upstate women for their courage, confidence, and character at their annual Boots & Pearls event this Thursday, October 16. Since…
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