Spinx donates $5,000 to Children of the Fallen Patriots
May 1, 2026
The Spinx Company, the Greenville, S.C.-based fuel and convenience retail company, hosted PepsiCo’s Rolling Remembrance relay stop on Monday, April 28 at Spinx #297 in Greenville. The ceremony honors fallen…
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9 Merline & Meacham attorneys honored by Super Lawyers
May 1, 2026
Merline & Meacham, P.A. announced 9 of its attorneys have been honored as South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2026. The full list is available at superlawyers.com. The honorees were recognized…
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Cassidy Coates Price attorneys named to 2026 South Carolina Super Lawyers List
May 1, 2026
Five attorneys at Cassidy Coates Price P.A. have been selected to the 2026 South Carolina Super Lawyers® list, an honor awarded to no more than five percent of attorneys statewide.…
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11 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized in 2026 South Carolina Super Lawyers
April 30, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that 11 attorneys have been recognized on the 2026 South Carolina Super Lawyers list, a prominent legal ranking published annually by Thomson Reuters. This year’s…
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Inland Port Greer is proven model for short haul intermodal
April 30, 2026
South Carolina Ports’ Inland Port Greer offers shippers established intermodal connectivity to key population centers in the U.S. Southeast, with direct access to the Port of Charleston. In 2025, Greer…
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A. Johnston Cox elevated to president of the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
April 30, 2026
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced that A. Johnston Cox, has been named President of the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys (ADTA). Practicing in GWB’s Columbia, South Carolina office, Cox has…
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Course grassing underway as Kawonu Golf Club moves toward 2027 opening
April 30, 2026
Sodding milestone signals final stretch of construction at private Greenville-area club Kawonu Golf Club, the private golf-only club under construction near Greenville, South Carolina, has begun sodding and grassing operations…
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Largest private donation in GSSM history announced by DeLoach family
April 30, 2026
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) and the GSSM Foundation announce the largest private donation in the school’s history from Harris E. and Louise H. DeLoach.…
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All ReWa facilities receive SCDES Facility Excellence Awards
April 30, 2026
Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) has received Facility Excellence Awards for all nine of its water resource recovery facilities from the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES). The awards recognize…
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Radial expands to seven clinics with new locations in Spartanburg, SC and Brooklyn, NY
April 29, 2026
Radial announced the opening of new clinics in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood and Spartanburg, SC — its 6th and 7th locations nationwide — bringing advanced, physician-led brain medicine to two new…
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Real Lizard Earrings
April 29, 2026
By Tom Poland I called it a green lizard. I couldn’t pronounce Anolis carolinensis back then. Heck, I hadn’t even heard of the term. But now something catches me…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces 2025 Top Producers & Walter M. Keenan Award recipient
April 29, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina announced the commercial real estate firm’s brokerage awards for 2025, presented at the company’s annual Awards Celebration held at the Columbia Sailing Club on April 23,…
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LEAD Upstate launches “Stay with Me” Mental Health and Wellness initiative for Greenville County Law Enforcement
April 29, 2026
LEAD Upstate, the organization behind Greenville County’s annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, is proud to announce the launch of a new year-round initiative: the “Stay with Me” Mental Health and…
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SC Launch Inc. celebrates investment in SafeMedWaste
April 29, 2026
SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has announced a $400,000 investment in SafeMedWaste. The Johns Island-based startup created a better way to dispose of…
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GreenWood, Inc. earns the McGriff Workplace Safety Excellence Award for 16th consecutive year
April 29, 2026
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction, and workforce solutions provider, has been recognized with the McGriff Workplace Safety Excellence Award for its outstanding safety performance across the organization. The award…
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Lander, Trident Technical College agreement creates pathway for paralegal studies
April 29, 2026
Lander University and Trident Technical College (TTC) have announced a new transfer partnership for students who are looking to advance their education in paralegal studies. The articulation agreement will allow…
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Vision 2030: Free, accessible eyecare for adults statewide
April 29, 2026
ABVI, Lions Vision Services, and Servants for Sight partner to deliver prevention, correction, and rehabilitation across South Carolina Three South Carolina nonprofits have united through Vision 2030, a statewide initiative…
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United Way of the Piedmont welcomes five new Board Members
April 29, 2026
Five new members are joining United Way of the Piedmont’s Board of Directors. Representing our region across multiple sectors, counties, and backgrounds, each Board Member uniquely strengthens the United Way…
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17 Turner Padget attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers
April 29, 2026
Turner Padget announces that 17 of its attorneys have been honored as South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2026. The full list is available at superlawyers.com. The Turner Padget honorees were recognized in…
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Local dealership aims to fill automotive technician shortage
April 29, 2026
South Carolina and the nation are facing a shortage of automotive service technicians. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, South Carolina has a shortage of 1,400 automotive technicians scattered…
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Rebuild Upstate celebrates volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week
April 29, 2026Rebuild Upstate, a local nonprofit dedicated to preserving safe and affordable housing for individuals and families in need, celebrated its volunteers this week with a free BBQ meal. Rebuild Upstate…
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South Carolina Office of Mental Health launches “Your Brain Is A Jerk” campaign ahead of Mental Health Month
April 29, 2026
In response to rising mental health challenges among young people, the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Office of Mental Health, in partnership with iHeartMedia and Chernoff Newman,…
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Greenville Cycling Classic returns to downtown this Thursday
April 28, 2026Third Annual Event Draws Top Cyclists, Includes Road Closures Cycling standouts — including six-time national champion Luke Fetzer, U.S. criterium champion Lucas Bourgoyne and top female athlete Samantha Schneider —…
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Nearly 500,000 pounds of trash removed statewide during PalmettoPride’s SC Sweep
April 28, 2026
In only its second year, the SC Sweep expanded into a growing statewide movement, tripling litter removal totals and engaging volunteers in every South Carolina county. In just a few…
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Jennifer Rye joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
April 28, 2026
Coldwell Banker Caine welcomed Jennifer Rye as a real estate agent in its Greenville office. Rye brings a thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach to real estate, helping clients navigate the buying and…
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Governor McMaster honored with inaugural Palmetto Conservation Leadership Award
April 28, 2026
South Carolina Land Trust Network recognizes decades of leadership protecting the state’s natural and historic resources The South Carolina Land Trust Network (SCLTN) presented Governor Henry McMaster with the inaugural Palmetto Conservation Leadership Award,…
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This Saturday — Greenville’s biggest day of service is almost here
April 28, 2026
United Way of Greenville County’s Hands On Greenville Day Returns This Saturday, May 2 with GE Vernova as Community Catalyst Sponsor This Saturday, May 2, more than 2,000 volunteers will fan out across Greenville County for Hands On Greenville…
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Five schools named Palmetto’s Finest
April 28, 2026
The South Carolina Association of School Administrators honors schools across the state. Five schools have been named 2026 Palmetto’s Finest Schools. They are: Carver Elementary Magnet School, Florence School District…
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SC Housing’s Palmetto Heroes program closes for ’26, registering 272 home loans
April 28, 2026
SC Housing’s highly anticipated 2026 Palmetto Heroes homebuyer program officially closed earlier this month after another record-breaking campaign. The 2026 edition of the program began March 16 and closed April…
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Clemson Alumni Association to honor five leaders with Distinguished Service Award
April 28, 2026
The Clemson Alumni Association will recognize five distinguished individuals with its highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, during a May 2026 ceremony. The award celebrates alumni and friends of Clemson…
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Clemson University works with partners to turn waste heat into electricity
April 28, 2026
The heat-recovery system is the focal point of a $6.3-million research grant that the U.S. Department of Energy provided to Clemson, TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company and the National Laboratory of the…
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SC State Parks host $15 kayaking 101 classes to launch National Safe Boating Week
April 28, 2026
Aiken, Black River, and Chester State Parks will host Kayaking 101 on May 16 South Carolina State Parks and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary are partnering with the South Carolina…
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Nicholtown Center reopens as community cornerstone
April 28, 2026
Nicholtown Center Reopens as Community Cornerstone City, Neighbors Celebrate $5.5 Million Renovation, Expansion For generations, the Nicholtown Community Center has been a place where relationships are built, where young people…
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John T. Lay, Jr. recognized as thought leader in 2026 Lexology Index
April 28, 2026
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced that John T. Lay, Jr. has once again been recognized in multiple 2026 editions of Lexology Index reports for his exceptional work in Healthcare &…
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Greenville Triumph signs Clemson standout Ezra White
April 28, 2026
Upstate native set to take the pitch at Riggs Field on May 9 Greenville Pro Soccer announced the signing of Ezra White, a Central, South Carolina native and the first…
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Max Quinlan departs Greenville Theatre
April 27, 2026
As Greenville Theatre enters its next century of storytelling, the organization announced the departure of Producing Artistic Director Max Quinlan after five years of leadership. During his tenure, Quinlan led…
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SCRA launches investments in innovation hubs to drive tech ecosystem growth across South Carolina
April 27, 2026
The South Carolina Research Authority today announced the launch of a statewide network of Innovation Hubs designed to accelerate investment and strengthen South Carolina’s emerging technology ecosystems in key regions across…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands announces STEM Expo 2026
April 27, 2026
Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands (GSSC‑MM) announced STEM Expo 2026, the council’s largest STEM celebration of the year, taking place at The River Center at Saluda Shoals Park…
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Are You Financially Literate? Clarity Financial Solutions invites Greenville community to retirement & tax strategy seminar
April 27, 2026
April is widely recognized as Financial Literacy Month, but for Clarity Financial Solutions, financial education is a year-round commitment. Through a series of ongoing educational seminars, the firm helps people…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands calls on community to nominate women leaders for 2026 Women of Distinction Awards
April 27, 2026
Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands (GSSC-MM) is calling on the Midlands community to help shine a spotlight on extraordinary women by submitting nominations for the 2026 Midlands Women…
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Clemson receives $11 million Bezos Earth Fund grant for sustainable cotton research
April 24, 2026
What we wear carries an environmental cost long before clothing reaches a store shelf. From water-intensive dyeing to chemical processing and waste, the materials used in fashion have a major…
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American Revolution Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum takes you from front lines to home fronts
April 24, 2026
From 1775-1783, Patriots and Loyalists engaged in ongoing skirmishes and all-out battles as the American Revolution spread throughout the 13 Colonies until the tide of war turned in favor of…
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Vista West III answers key questions in the local affordable housing
April 24, 2026
Two former outdated apartment complexes off White Horse Road officially started a new chapter Thursday morning as community members welcomed 38 new affordable units at Vista West III. The ceremony…
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TD SYNNEX celebrates annual Bring Your Child to Work Day at Greenville headquarters
April 24, 2026
More than 60 children explored hands-on technology stations, giving families an inside look at one of Greenville’s leading global tech companies TD SYNNEX (NYSE:SNX), a leading global distributor and solutions…
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AFL invests additional $4.5M in its Foundation to expand Upstate and global community impact
April 24, 2026
AFL announced a $4.5 million contribution to The AFL Foundation, bringing the foundation’s total investment to $14.5 million since the launch in 2024. This contribution underscores AFL’s intent to grow…
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Sustain SC awards first round of 2026 grants through Land and Water Action Platform
April 22, 2026
Sustain SC announced the first-round of 2026 grants awarded through its Land and Water Action Platform (LAWAP), to advance conservation projects across South Carolina in partnership with the state’s business community. In this round, LAWAP awarded $72,175 across six projects spanning…
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Furman celebrates honorees at 2026 Bell Tower Ball
April 22, 2026
Furman University’s Timmons Arena hosted the annual Bell Tower Ball on Saturday. The university presented several awards at the evening gala, celebrating the service, generosity, leadership and accomplishments of alumni,…
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Safety Education Event
April 22, 2026
Part of National Fentanyl Awareness Day, the Greenville City Fire Department (GCFD) will host a community Narcan training from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 29 at Unity Park,…
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Amazon to establish delivery facility in Ninety Six Business Park
April 22, 2026
Greenwood County has announced that Amazon, previously identified during the recruitment process as Project Piranha, is planning to build an operations facility at the Ninety Six Business Park, creating new…
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New ‘State of the Air’ report ranks three South Carolina cities among the cleanest in the nation
April 22, 2026
Federal actions threaten progress in protecting South Carolina children from air pollution, according to the American Lung Association’s “State of the Air” report Today, the American Lung Association released its 27th annual “State…
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