United Way of Pickens County recognizes educators at Pickens County school board meeting
February 25, 2026
United Way of Pickens County recognized a group of outstanding educators during the February 23 meeting of the School District of Pickens County Board of Trustees. The educators were honored…
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Coldwell Banker Caine adds three new agents in Greenville
February 25, 2026
Coldwell Banker Caine welcomed Genine Baldassarra, Estefania Leyva, and Braxton Ricker as real estate agents in its Greenville office. Genine Baldassarra brings a relationship-driven approach rooted in trust, transparency, and…
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17th Annual Women’s Empowerment Conference
February 25, 2026The Women’s Empowerment Conference has partnered with AnMed Health, Tim Drummond State Farm Agency, and Foothills Community Health Care to host the 17th Annual Women’s Empowerment Conference. All women are…
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Greenville Tech Foundation adds three industry leaders to board of directors
February 25, 2026The Greenville Tech Foundation, the philanthropic partner of Greenville Technical College, has appointed Brandon Scott, Jarrell Hall, and Hunter Gibson to its board of directors, adding senior leaders from key…
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Habitat Greenville’s Credit Union Build starts on Sturtevant
February 25, 2026
Representatives and volunteers from 11 local credit unions gathered on Sturtevant Street to raise a wall, but more importantly uplift a family on their path to homeownership. “This is the…
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IMPH launches Foundations for Success Taskforce
February 25, 2026
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), an independent, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform policy to improve health and health care in South Carolina, is launching…
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SeamonWhiteside welcomes six new shareholders, reinforcing growth and leadership across the Carolinas
February 25, 2026
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, announced the elevation of six key leaders to shareholder, a strategic expansion of the firm’s ownership as it…
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Blue Granite Water Company announces regional leadership appointments in the Upstate and Rock Hill
February 25, 2026
Danny Smith Named Area Manager for Anderson and Simpsonville, Mike Davis Promoted to Director of Operations Blue Granite Water Company announced key leadership appointments that reinforce its commitment to improving…
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Greenville Convention Center names Scott Davis, Dee Dee Holden and Steve Moran to key leadership positions
February 25, 2026
Greenville Convention Center announced the promotion of three valued team members to leadership positions, recognizing their dedication, expertise, and contributions to the organization’s continued success. Scott Davis has been promoted…
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SCAA Conference brings together aviation professionals to focus on the business of aviation
February 24, 2026
More than 300 aviation professionals, airport leaders, and business partners gathered at the Myrtle Beach Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes Feb. 11-13, 2026, for the annual South…
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Over 120 products to compete in Manufacturing Madness: The Coolest Thing Made in SC
February 24, 2026
Popular Round Voting Now Open South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC) announced popular round voting is now open for the more than 120 South Carolina-made products nominated for the 5th…
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Carolina Ballet Theatre steps into a new era as Ballet Greenville
February 24, 2026
After more than five decades of artistic excellence, Carolina Ballet Theatre proudly celebrates a bold new chapter as Ballet Greenville. This evolution marks a moment of pride, momentum, and clarity,…
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Walker Golf Course ranked No. 2 nationally by Golfers’ Choice 2026
February 24, 2026
Latest ranking is based on user reviews Clemson University’s Walker Golf Course has been named the No. 2 collegiate golf course in the country. The list, compiled by Golfers’ Choice,…
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Clemson chemists create new dual-conductive materials that could help advance lithium-ion battery technology
February 24, 2026
The discovery could improve performance, safety and longevity of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, putting College of Science researchers at the forefront of the field. A group of Clemson University chemists, led…
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Spartanburg Water provides grant support to Play.Advocate.Live Well. (PAL)
February 24, 2026
Grant will help fund a new Junior PAL Program focused on watershed ecology education Play.Advocate.Live Well. (PAL) was recently awarded a grant for $8,000 by Spartanburg Water to assist with PAL’s plan to enhance the Daniel Morgan Trail System, encouraging the community to use…
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SC Senate advances bill cutting property taxes for seniors. Income taxes are up next
February 24, 2026
Published courtesy of the SC Daily Gazette By Skylar Laird Seniors could get bigger property tax breaks based on how long they’ve lived in South Carolina under a bill the…
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Greenville Triumph adjusts stadium opening to June 3 following back-to-back winter storms’ impact on operational readiness
February 24, 2026
Following a comprehensive assessment, Greenville Triumph announces that the highly anticipated opening match at GE Vernova Park at BridgeWay Station will take place on Wednesday, June 3, rather than the…
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DP3 Architects celebrates groundbreaking of the Peoples Bank in Pendleton, South Carolina
February 23, 2026
DP3 Architects joined The Peoples Bank and community leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Peoples Bank building in Pendleton, SC, marking another significant investment in the growth of…
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CarolinaPower welcomes Logan Warmoth as business developer
February 23, 2026
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned, regional electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, has added Logan Warmoth to its Business Development team. Warmoth’s primary focus will be on identifying new…
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Angela Gravley joins Wagner Wealth Management
February 23, 2026
Angela Gravley has joined the Wagner Wealth Management team as Director of Accounting. Gravley joined the Wagner Wealth Management team in 2026 with over twenty years of experience in specialized…
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Understanding the risks of misusing prescription drugs
February 23, 2026
Prescription medications play an important role in treating pain, anxiety and other health conditions when used exactly as directed. However, misusing prescription drugs can quickly lead to dependence, overdose or…
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Lean consulting provided by Carolina Handling delivers transformative results at The Salvation Army Food Pantry in Greenville
February 19, 2026
Carolina Handling’s Continuous Improvement Department has demonstrated how lean consulting can deliver measurable operational improvements across any facility through a recent transformation at The Salvation Army of Greenville, Pickens and…
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SC Senate votes to keep college NIL payments a secret
February 19, 2026
Courtesy of the South Carolina Daily Gazette By Jessica Holdman South Carolina legislators will allow public colleges to continue concealing what they pay college athletes featured in university sports…
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Carnes Crossroads named National Community of the Year
February 19, 2026
The highest national honor in residential homebuilding landed in Goose Creek, South Carolina. On February 17, 2026, the National Association of Homebuilders named Carnes Crossroads as both Residential Community of…
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TD SYNNEX Leaders Recognized as 2026 CRN® Channel Chiefs
February 19, 2026
TD SYNNEX (NYSE:SNX), a leading global distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem, announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named 19 TD SYNNEX leaders to…
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Upstate Forever announces 2,100+ recently conserved acres
February 19, 2026In the final months of 2025, local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever worked with landowners and partners to close on more than 2,100 additional acres of conservation easements across seven counties: Anderson,…
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PSTA statement on educator salaries in Ways and Means budget
February 19, 2026
The Palmetto State Teachers Association strongly supports the recommended increase to educator salaries contained in the General Appropriations Act language released today by the House Ways and Means Committee. The…
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The Ghosts Of Winter
February 18, 2026
By Tom Poland Fall in full tumble gives us a kind of X-ray vision. We see that a leafless land is a lovely land, a surprising land. We see what…
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Lander’s Give Day sets new fundraising record, surpassing $108,000
February 18, 2026
Lander University’s annual Give Day set a new milestone, raising more than $108,000 and marking the most successful Give Day in the University’s history. The record-breaking total reflects strong participation…
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SC Humanities announces Ask Me Anything State Tour
February 18, 2026
Statewide series introduces new Executive Director and invites public dialogue across all seven congressional districts. South Carolina Humanities announces the launch of its new statewide public engagement initiative, SC Humanities…
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Will Schenk named Director of Research | South Carolina at Colliers
February 18, 2026
Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – Colliers announced the promotion of Will Schenk to Director of Research | South Carolina, recognizing his leadership in delivering data-driven insights and market intelligence across the state.…
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2026 SC Nonprofit Summit: Woven Together
February 18, 2026
The 2026 SC Nonprofit Summit, one of the largest gatherings of nonprofit, philanthropic, and community leaders in the southeast, will be held in Greenville, March 9-11, 2026. The Summit is…
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10X Digital and Student Housing Insight announce strategic partnership to support growth of student housing operators
February 18, 2026
10X Digital, a full-service digital marketing agency with deep experience in the student housing sector, announced a strategic partnership with Student Housing Insight (SHI), a leading media, events and business…
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SC Digital Resource Alliance (SCDRA) announces statewide expansion and new executive committee
February 18, 2026
More South Carolinians will soon gain access to affordable broadband, devices, and digital skills training as the SC Digital Resource Alliance (SCDRA), led by backbone agency Palmetto Goodwill, expands its…
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Schedule announced and tickets on sale for 2026 Reedy Reels Film Festival
February 18, 2026
The 2026 Reedy Reels Film Festival will bring 85 films to the South Carolina Children’s Theatre during the last week of March. Tickets start at $10 for single film sessions…
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DP3 Architects launches dedicated commercial studio
February 18, 2026
DP3 Architects has launched a dedicated Commercial Studio to support retail, workplace, mixed-use, and other commercial development projects across the Southeast. The studio formalizes the body of work the firm…
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Aston breaks ground on transformative improvements at Powdersville Plaza
February 17, 2026Project marks the next chapter for a longstanding neighborhood shopping center in Anderson County Aston celebrated the groundbreaking of significant improvements at Powdersville Plaza alongside Anderson County leaders and community…
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Clyburn statement on the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson
February 17, 2026
Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement on the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson: “Today, I join the nation in mourning the passing of one of the most…
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SIOR appoints David C. Lockwood III, SIOR as new CEO
February 17, 2026
The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® (SIOR) announced the appointment of David C. Lockwood III, SIOR, as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective March 30, 2026. An SIOR member…
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Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day set for Feb. 24 at the State House
February 17, 2026
Young women of all ages are invited to attend Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the South Carolina State House. The American…
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NAI Earle Furman announces three new Shareholders
February 17, 2026
Full-service commercial real estate firm NAI Earle Furman recently elected three new Shareholders. Brent Atwood, Geoff Beans, and Nick Smith were voted in during the organization’s annual Shareholder meeting in…
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Institute for Engaged Aging expands University Center of Greenville office, opens new phlebotomy lab
February 17, 2026
The Clemson University Institute for Engaged Aging (IEA) has expanded its office at the University Center of Greenville (UCG) in Greenville, South Carolina, marking a new chapter in its growth…
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Open Heart Campaign promotes compassion and support this Valentine’s Day
February 17, 2026
OSUS encourages South Carolinians to show stigma-free support for people in recovery Recovery is strengthened by connection, compassion and support, and Valentine’s Day offers a meaningful opportunity to remind people…
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Police share crime stats
February 17, 2026
Crime Rate Drops by 55% over the past 25 Years Police Chief Credits Investment in People, Equipment and Community Engagement New data shows a dramatic drop in crime within the…
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Wheelsports Park update
February 17, 2026
City Shares Final Designs, Flythrough for Wheelsports Complex Project Partners, including Skate Community, Continue to Play Role in Development Designs for the City’s new Wheelsports park, including a 3D fly-through…
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AnMed Foundation receives $50,000 grant from Power:Ed to strengthen and diversify medical workforce talent
February 16, 2026
The AnMed Foundation has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support the Upstate Pre-Med Bootcamp program. Twenty-four college upper classmen from…
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Together SC launches statewide CEO Roundtable Symposium to advance leadership, innovation, and collaboration across South Carolina’s nonprofit sector
February 16, 2026
Together SC, the statewide connector and convener of South Carolina’s nonprofit network, announced the launch of the inaugural Nonprofit CEO Roundtable Symposium, a new statewide leadership initiative designed exclusively for…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation hosts Barbara’s Birthday Bash on March 7, 2026
February 16, 2026
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on creating and supporting visionary programs for individuals with disabilities, is hosting Barbara’s Birthday Bash to honor the life and legacy of…
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The Bridal Loft to host exclusive trunk show for Kelly Faetanini’s 2026 Resonance Collection
February 15, 2026
The Bridal Loft, Greenville’s designer-forward luxury bridal boutique, announced an exclusive trunk show featuring the 2026 Resonance Collection by renowned designer Kelly Faetanini. The trunk show will take place February…
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Blue Ridge Electric Co-op employees fund Watts of Love, an assistance and energy-efficiency grant program to help members’ power bills
February 12, 2026
Blue Ridge Electric Co-op employees have donated $30,000 to launch a new bill and home energy-efficiency assistance program designed to help members in need. The seed money from employees supports…
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