5th Annual Juneteenth celebration is tomorrow
June 18, 2026
The City of Greenville will host its fifth annual Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to noon. Residents are invited to gather at 9 a.m. at Linky Stone Park,…
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Partnership at Unity Park to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
June 18, 2026
Greenville Symphony to Perform Live For the first time, the Greenville Symphony Orchestra will perform live during Fireworks at Unity Park presented by Clemson MBA on Thursday, July 2, adding a full…
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TCTC Commission approves budget, 3.6% tuition increase
June 18, 2026
The Tri-County Technical College Commission unanimously voted at its June 1 meeting to approve a $71.6 million operating budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 that includes a 3.6% tuition increase for…
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Spartanburg Community College reports growth in enrollment, student achievement, and revenue
June 18, 2026Spartanburg Community College is experiencing record growth in enrollment, credential attainment, graduate success, workforce training, and financial performance while making major investments in nursing, advanced manufacturing, and other high-demand career…
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YMCA of Greenville introduces R&R spaces for whole-body wellness
June 17, 2026
The YMCA of Greenville has launched R&R (Rest & Restore), a new wellness program that provides access to dedicated recovery spaces at select family branch locations. The program, available for…
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Award-Winning Broadway musical coming to Greenville through national grant initiative
June 17, 2026This is a powerful new musical chronicling the fight for women’s suffrage and the passage of the 19th Amendment. Presented through the Greenville County Schools All County Theatre Program, Greenville…
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WesCo Brew & Bowl opens June 26 in Cayce, bringing 44,000 sq. ft. of bowling, dining and entertainment to the Midlands
June 17, 2026
$13.2 million investment transforms former Piggly Wiggly into Midlands’ premier entertainment venue, with grand opening events June 26–28 CAYCE, S.C. — Midlands residents are invited to experience the excitement at…
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The power of faith and forgiveness: Remembering 11 years of Mother Emanuel
June 17, 2026
By Senator Tim Scott I will never forget the text I sent my dear friend, Clementa Pinckney. I waited for a response but never got an answer. Clementa and eight…
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A Curious Battle For Independence
June 17, 2026
By Tom Poland It’s a battle Britain claimed to have won, and yet it sent the Redcoats to Charleston and back to Britain ending their presence in the Carolina…
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Terminix recommends one weekly habit to keep backyard mosquitoes in check
June 17, 2026
In observance of National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, Terminix Service, Inc. shares prevention tips and explains a year-round, source-focused approach to mosquito control Mosquito season is underway across the Carolinas…
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Spartanburg Community College Cybersecurity faculty selected for state cybersecurity externship
June 17, 2026
Spartanburg Community College (SCC) announced that Dr. Kenneth Gardner, Cybersecurity and Networking Instructor, has been selected to participate in the National Cybersecurity Training and Education Center (NCyTE) Cybersecurity Faculty Externship…
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G3 Engineering & Surveying announces inaugural scholarship recipients
June 16, 2026
G3 Engineering & Surveying announced the first recipients of the G3 Engineering & Surveying Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year. Established in celebration of G3’s 15th Anniversary, this annual scholarship…
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Turner Padget welcomes Daniel Callahan to Greenville office
June 16, 2026
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces that Daniel Callahan has joined the firm as Of Counsel in the Greenville office. He is a member of the firm’s Real Estate…
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SCDES now accepting grant applications for watershed projects that improve water quality
June 15, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is now accepting applications for grant-funded projects that help improve water quality by reducing nonpoint source pollution. Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. on Aug. 14, 2026. Nonpoint source pollution occurs when rainfall or irrigation water moves…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Danny Dorsel, President, SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM)
June 15, 2026
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group of…
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How to ensure press coverage at your event
June 15, 2026
Hannah Wade Manager at NP Strategy No RSVPs? No Problem. Journalists have less time to spend on stories as resource pressures are reshaping newsrooms. Nearly half of surveyed journalists cited…
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Conservation Bank Board selects David Jones to lead agency
June 15, 2026
The South Carolina Conservation Bank announced that the Board has selected David Jones as the agency’s next executive director. His appointment is pending confirmation by the South Carolina Senate. Jones…
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Greenville Spine Institute welcomes Dr. Joseph Pelicano, expanding expert care under the leadership of Dr. Kevin P. Lewis
June 14, 2026
Greenville Spine Institute (GSI), the Upstate’s premier chiropractic and integrative healthcare practice, announced the addition of Dr. Joseph Pelicano, D.C., to its clinical team. Dr. Pelicano joins the practice under…
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Required Minimum Distributions
June 14, 2026
By Clay Koch, Wealth Advisor, Wagner Wealth Management For investors entering their 70s, the focus shifts from making contributions to tax-deferred retirement accounts to taking mandatory withdrawals from them. That’s…
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Affordable Upstate brings on new Chief of Staff
June 14, 2026
Affordable Upstate, a real estate investment focused on workforce and affordable housing, has added Lauren McGlamery to the team as its Chief of Staff. McGlamery is a relationship-driven operations and…
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Daughters of the American Revolution collaborate with Greenwood Museum for “A Revolutionary Adventure for Kids”
June 14, 2026
As America prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Issaqueena Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) is…
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Clarity Financial Solutions welcomes Andrew Martin as Client Advocate & Retirement Professional
June 13, 2026
Clarity Financial Solutions announced the addition of Andrew Martin as Client Advocate & Retirement Professional, strengthening the firm’s commitment to helping individuals and families navigate retirement decisions with confidence. A…
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Herlong Sotheby’s International Realty sets new Greenville City record with $5 million deal
June 12, 2026Herlong Sotheby’s International Realty has set another Upstate real estate record. Joan Herlong, founder and CEO of Herlong Sotheby’s International Realty, represented the buyers in the $5 million closing of…
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The Aspen Institute names Tri-County Technical College as a finalist for the 2027 $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence
June 11, 2026
Tri-County Named One of 10 Community Colleges Advancing in National Prize Recognizing Excellent Student Outcomes The Aspen Institute (Aspen) named Tri-County Technical College as one of 10 community college finalists…
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New workforce academy opens door for South Carolina workers to enter data center and AI infrastructure careers
June 11, 2026
As South Carolina continues to compete for major technology and infrastructure investment, a new national workforce program from Meta could help local workers gain access to some of the fastest-growing…
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Gina Blohm named Executive Director of the Greenville Tech Foundation
June 11, 2026
The Greenville Tech Foundation has selected Gina Blohm as executive director following a nationwide search. Blohm will be responsible for leading the non-profit’s efforts to support both Greenville Technical College…
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Spartanburg Community College announces spring 2026 Dean’s List
June 11, 2026
Spartanburg Community College (SCC) announces that 331 students earned Dean’s List honors for Spring 2026. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must have a declared major; be enrolled…
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SCETV’s digital series Our Town returns June 11 with new season exploring communities across South Carolina
June 11, 2026
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) invites viewers to discover the people, places and stories that make communities across the Palmetto State unique with the return of its digital…
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New Peanuts exhibit at Upcountry History Museum explores origins of beloved Franklin character
June 11, 2026On July 31, 1968, Charlie Brown made a new friend, and the Peanuts comic strip made history as that new friend, Franklin, became the first Black character in this popular…
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South Carolina entrepreneurs awarded $215,000 for innovative agribusinesses
June 11, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE) awarded $215,000 in grants to 12 South Carolina businesses as part of its Advanced Entrepreneurship program. A…
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A Rare Sighting
June 10, 2026
By Tom Poland I have seen outhouses, smokehouses, henhouses, doghouses, and all manner of birdhouses. Mankind has its jailhouses, cathouses, flophouses, and roadhouses. A first for me, I saw…
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Noah Martin joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Spartanburg
June 10, 2026
Coldwell Banker Caine welcomed Noah Martin as a real estate agent in its Spartanburg office. A Boiling Springs native, Martin brings a strong appreciation for the Upstate community and a…
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Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship Organization announces latest scholarship recipients
June 10, 2026
The Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship Organization announced the recipients of its latest scholarship awards, Summer Kresge and Yoelvis Jose Ortega Reinel. Established in honor of the late Ted Rollins,…
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SCDNR director’s observations on WORLD OCEAN DAY
June 10, 2026
Mullikin: “The ocean still possesses an extraordinary capacity for renewal if we are willing to act wisely and boldly” By Tom Mullikin Today [June 8, 2026] we recognize the global…
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JEDA issues $382 million in bonds for Bon Secours Mercy Health
June 10, 2026
The South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) issued $381,985,000 in bonds to help Bon Secours Mercy Health finance significant capital expenditures in the Lowcountry and Upstate. These Hospital Facilities Revenue…
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Trinity Partners secures lease extension of Greenville industrial facility
June 10, 2026
Trinity Partners has successfully finalized the lease extension of Key Input Solutions at one of their facilities in the Upstate region of South Carolina. The property, located at 535 John…
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Consumer prices up 4.2% over the past year
June 10, 2026
Inflation picked up in May, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 4.2% over the past 12 months, according to new data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.…
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SJWD Water District launches new customer notification system
June 10, 2026
The Startex-Jackson-Wellford-Duncan Water District (SJWD) announced the launch of a new customer notification system that will provide real-time updates about service disruptions, advisories, and other important water system events. Constructed…
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Newsome Law’s Andrew W. Saleeby selected as a South Carolina Rising Star by Super Lawyers
June 10, 2026
Saleeby recognized for excellence in Tax Law in the 2026 South Carolina edition of Super Lawyers magazine Newsome Brannon & McDonald, LLC, a solutions-focused tax, estate and trust firm, is proud to announce that…
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Greenville/Columbia/Charleston project management experts earn promotions at LCK
June 9, 2026
LCK announces the promotions of three project management professionals as part of a broader strategy to support the firm’s continued growth and enhance services for clients. Managing more than 135…
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Kawonu Golf Club reveals clubhouse designs by Architect Joel Newman
June 9, 2026First renderings reveal timeless clubhouse architecture rooted in the land that has inspired Andrew Green’s championship course Kawonu Golf Club, the private golf-only club under construction near Greenville, South Carolina,…
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Union Uplifted welcomes first Executive Director
June 9, 2026
Union Uplifted, a cradle-to-career initiative with United Way of the Piedmont serving as the lead partner organization, has named its first Executive Director. Joey Haney, retired Union County Schools Superintendent,…
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SCEDA announces 2026 Annual Awards and Scholarship Recipients
June 9, 2026The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) recently recognized four members with annual awards and scholarships honoring leadership, service and commitment to advancing the economic development sector across South Carolina.…
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Clemson elementary education program earns top marks in report from the National Council on Teacher Quality
June 9, 2026
The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Clemson University has earned an A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for its preparation of future teachers to teach…
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Three top things to know BEFORE you retire (key ages-61-64)
June 9, 2026
Why many successful people underestimate the financial decisions that matter most By Amanda Stilwell Founder Clarity Financial Solutions For many people in the Upstate, retirement planning has traditionally focused on…
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Verdae Development, Inc. promotes Zach Maghsoud to development manager
June 9, 2026
Move strengthens Verdae’s development team as the company advances long-term master plan priorities Verdae Development, Inc. has promoted Zach Maghsoud from development analyst to development manager, reflecting his contributions to…
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Wagner Wealth Management’s Osgood named to SCBIZ’s Top 100 Women
June 9, 2026
Jennifer Osgood, President of Wagner Wealth Management, has been named to SCBIZ’s Top 100 Women list. A Clemson graduate, Osgood began her career with Wagner Wealth in 2007 as a…
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Sally Purnell named 2026 Best Lawyers® ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants in Greenville
June 9, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that shareholder Sally McMillan Purnell has been named “Lawyer of the Year” for Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants in Greenville, South Carolina for 2026. The…
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Barrett named chair of Clemson’s Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation
June 9, 2026
Barrett has helped strengthen Clemson’s reputation in conservation science and natural resource stewardship since joining the faculty in 2012. Kyle Barrett has been appointed chair of the Clemson University Department…
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Rob Prucka selected as chair of the Department of Automotive Engineering
June 9, 2026
Prucka has demonstrated outstanding leadership, a strong commitment to students and faculty, and a clear vision for the future of automotive engineering education and research at Clemson University. Robert Prucka has…
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