Greenville Symphony welcomes nine new board members, announces 2026-27 officers
July 22, 2026
The Greenville Symphony Orchestra will welcome nine new members to its Board of Directors and has named its officers for the 2026-27 season. All nine directors will begin their terms…
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Empowered To Win Global Golf Tournament unites local leaders to empower youth and build tomorrow’s workforce
July 22, 2026
Building winning leaders: Statewide golf tournament aims to expand career readiness, character development, and educational opportunities for students. Empowered To Win Global invites the community to step onto the green…
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S.C. Arts Commission announces eight FY27 fellows, setting record
July 22, 2026
Dedication, ability earn eight #SCArtists $10,000 grants The South Carolina Arts Commission is excited to announce a record number of South Carolina artists representing five artistic disciplines as recipients of…
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JDPR elevates tenured team member and welcomes new talent
July 22, 2026
Wendy Henry promoted to senior director of content innovation and earned media; Liz Maly joins as head of paid media. Leading strategic marketing-communications agency JDPR continues to strengthen and expand…
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Blink Book Review: Kathryn Stockett’s “The Calamity Club”
July 22, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell It’s hard to know where to start with what I loved most about “The Calamity Club.” I’m finally becoming a historical fiction fan. Books like “The…
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Anne Perrin Flynn awarded South Carolina’s highest civilian honor with the Order of the Palmetto
July 22, 2026Anne Flynn, chair of the Noble Tree Foundation and immediate past-chair of the Spartanburg County Commission for Higher Education (USC Upstate), has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South…
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Stokes & Company CPAs congratulates Jocie Tucker as senior accountant
July 21, 2026
Stokes & Company CPAs is excited to announce that Jocie Tucker has joined the firm as an Accountant. A graduate of Western Carolina University Honors College, Tucker earned degrees in…
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Jeanmarie T. Ethridge joins Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Greenville office
July 21, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. welcomed Jeanmarie Tankersley Ethridge as special counsel in the firm’s Greenville office. She joins the Medical Malpractice Practice Group, where she represents health care providers, businesses,…
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Fortified Solar expanding Greenville County operations with $22.75M investment, 151 new jobs
July 21, 2026
Fortified Solar, a U.S. manufacturer of custom steel roofing systems with building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) technology, is expanding its operations in Greenville County with a $22.75 million investment expected to create…
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Colliers welcomes Brendan Gower back as Director of Real Estate Management Services in the Greenville-Spartanburg region
July 21, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina welcomed back Brendan Gower as Director of Real Estate Management Services (REMS) for the Greenville-Spartanburg region. In this role, Gower will oversee a team of property…
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South Carolina entrepreneur centers form new statewide support organization
July 21, 2026A reciprocal access agreement between four South Carolina entrepreneur support organizations (ESO Network) will provide seamless access to each organization’s coworking space and conference rooms for their founders and startup…
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Clemson University raises $202 million in 2026, advances toward $1.889 billion Fiercely Forward campaign goal
July 20, 2026
Clemson University’s community of alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and friends contributed $202,365,678 million during the 2026 fiscal year, which ended June 30. The achievement marks the sixth consecutive year Clemson has…
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ABVI enhances Midlands and Upstate locations to include dedicated client space
July 20, 2026
Expanding capacity to empower more adults with vision loss across South Carolina The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI) announced a new physical location for its…
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Rebuild Upstate to host annual Wake Up With Rebuild events on August 21 and September 3, 2026
July 20, 2026
Rebuild Upstate, a local nonprofit dedicated to preserving safe and affordable housing for individuals and families in need, is hosting its annual breakfast events, titled Wake Up With Rebuild, on…
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SJWD Water District announces promotion of Corey Bennett to Director of Engineering and Operations
July 20, 2026
Startex-Jackson-Wellford-Duncan Water District (SJWD) announced the promotion of Corey Bennett to Director of Engineering and Operations. In his new role, Bennett will lead the district’s engineering efforts, including infrastructure planning,…
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United Way of Greenville County rallies community to support students with School Tools
July 19, 2026
For thousands of Greenville County students, the first day of school can bring more anxiety than excitement when families struggle to afford the supplies required for the classroom. Through its…
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Detpak USA selects Spartanburg County for first U.S. manufacturing facility
July 16, 2026
Detpak USA, a global manufacturer of paper and board packaging products, has selected Spartanburg County for its first U.S. manufacturing operation, a multi-million-dollar investment expected to create more than 50…
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EPC Power opens new Fountain Inn manufacturing facility, plans 275 new jobs
July 16, 2026
EPC Power has opened a new 167,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Fountain Inn that will nearly triple the company’s U.S. production capacity as demand grows for power systems supporting artificial intelligence…
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Greenville Chamber Foundation awarded $250,000 grant to expand LaunchGVL program
July 16, 2026The Greenville Chamber Foundation has been awarded a $250,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation through the Carolina Career-Connected Learning Challenge to expand LaunchGVL, the partnership between the Greenville Chamber…
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South Carolina’s healthiest rivers tell their story one fish at a time
July 16, 2026
SCDNR fisheries biologists conduct research on the SC7 Expedition trail By Cheyenne Twilley JONES GAP STATE PARK, S.C. — S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) fisheries biologists conducted an electrofishing…
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GSP launches Change for Good Program to support local charitable organizations
July 15, 2026
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is launching GSP Change for Good, a new charitable giving initiative that transforms coins tossed into the airport’s fountains into donations for local nonprofit organizations. Each…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces the promotion of Lizzie Cook to Director of Brokerage Operations
July 15, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina announced the promotion of Lizzie Cook to Director of Brokerage Operations for the firm’s four South Carolina offices. In her new position, Cook will lead the…
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A’ja Wilson honors her Girl Scout roots with special Nike Player Exclusive shoe
July 15, 2026
Spotlighting the Local Organization That Helped Shape a Champion Three-time WNBA champion, four-time MVP, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and Columbia native A’ja Wilson is shining a national spotlight on an…
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Shiloh Waits for Help
July 15, 2026
By Tom Poland I call it the Roll Call of The Waiting. Inactive churches in need of friends. Friendship, Dothan Methodist, St. Simon’s Episcopal Church, Halfway Creek, Workman Methodist,…
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NSF taps Clemson for energy grid innovation
July 14, 2026
Federal investment of up to $160 million in multi-institutional, public-private collaboration to nurture technological innovation and workforce development to meet the nation’s rising demand for reliable electricity. The National Science…
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Blink Book Review: Allen Levi’s “Theo of Golden”
July 14, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell Theo of Golden was high on my TBR list for summer this year. From what I’d heard, it needed to be a summer book –…
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SJWD Water District announces promotion of Cam Miller to Executive Director of Technical Services
July 14, 2026
Startex-Jackson-Wellford-Duncan Water District (SJWD) announced the promotion of Cam Miller to Executive Director of Technical Services. In this new role, Miller will help lead key operational functions that support the…
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The Peace Center raises the bar on entertainment with 2026-2027 lineup
July 14, 2026
The Peace Center officially unleashes a masterfully curated 2026-2027 season of global icons, chart-topping musicians, visionary dance companies, and beloved cultural figures. Designed to connect audiences with artists they love…
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The pre-retirement checklist every 60-year-old needs
July 14, 2026
The decade before retirement is often when your biggest financial decisions are made. By Amanda Stilwell Founder and Senior Wealth Advisor Clarity Financial Solutions Turning 60 is more than…
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Caine Company expands executive leadership as it builds next generation of integrated real estate services platform
July 14, 2026
Matt Alexander joins as chief operating officer to support enterprise alignment, shared services and long-term growth Caine Company, a Greenville-based real estate services organization, has announced the creation of a…
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CPI for all items falls 0.4% in June; gasoline down
July 14, 2026
The annual inflation rate fell to 3.5% in June, down from 4.2% in May, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Consumer prices declined 0.4% from May to June,…
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The Commons introduces seasonal specials
July 13, 2026
New drinks, menu items and promotions available for a limited time The Commons is celebrating summer with a collection of limited-time food and beverage offerings from several of its culinary…
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Havenwood Behavioral Health launches inpatient women-focused trauma support program
July 13, 2026
Havenwood’s new Women’s Trauma Support Program offers a structured, women-specific inpatient environment unrelated to substance use. Havenwood Behavioral Health at Springbrook, an inpatient behavioral health center near Greenville, S.C., recently…
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Protecting your Upstate investment: A seasonal roadmap for home longevity
July 13, 2026
By Chad Charles, Owner of Charles & Associates Living in the Upstate of South Carolina offers an incredible quality of life, from the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains down…
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Gov. McMaster appoints Darline Graham to the U.S. Senate
July 13, 2026Cover photo: SCETV Live Stream Governor Henry McMaster today announced the appointment of Darline Graham to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy created by the passing of…
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Funding allocated in 2019 implemented in 21 South Carolina counties statewide
July 13, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced significant progress and measurable impacts resulting from the Rural Initiative Grant and Rural Broadband Grant programs. This funding — allocated to projects…
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Greenville Symphony presents DreamWorks Animation’s How To Train Your Dragon in Concert
July 13, 2026
Dragons, Vikings and the thrill of flight will come to Peace Concert Hall this fall as the Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents DreamWorks Animation’s How To Train Your Dragon in Concert…
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The Insurance Source honored by Best of South Carolina
July 13, 2026
The Insurance Source has taken home the Best Insurance Agency in the Best of South Carolina Awards. Being recognized in the 2026 Best of South Carolina Awards is a significant…
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Statewide Expedition nearing halfway point
July 13, 2026
SC7 Expedition enters S.C. Midlands enroute to the coast and Lowcountry By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Despite searing South Carolina heat and humidity, scores of participants in the sixth-annual South…
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Five key things to consider when planning an event
July 13, 2026
By Leah Stoudenmire Lawson We are now halfway through 2026, and 2027 will be here before we know it. As companies begin to outline their budgets for the next year,…
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U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71
July 13, 2026
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican who spent more than two decades in the Senate and became one of the chamber’s leading voices on defense and foreign policy,…
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Pickens County celebrates new Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) graduating cohort
July 10, 2026United Way of Pickens County and Pickens County Emergency Management celebrated the graduation of a new Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT, cohort in Pickens County. Over the past several…
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10X Digital launches 10X Luma™, AI Visibility Platform that helps brands get found in AI and search
July 10, 2026
New differentiated platform combines AI Visibility scoring, competitive intelligence, SEO, earned media and content as a holistic lead gen approach. As more buyers turn to artificial intelligence platforms such as…
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New Girl Scouts of the USA report reveals the real story of girlhood beyond the headlines
July 10, 2026
The State of the Girl 2026 report draws on years of research to illuminate girls’ challenges, strengths and what they need to thrive. New findings from Girl Scouts of the…
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Colliers welcomes Charity Bobo as commercial property manager in Greenville
July 10, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina announced the addition of Charity Bobo to its Real Estate Management Services (REMS) team. Charity will be based in the Greenville office. Bobo will oversee the…
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JDPR announces new era with agency veteran Matt Lochel named president & CEO
July 10, 2026
Full-service mar-comm agency honors its 35-year legacy while embracing the future. Leading strategic marketing-communications agency JDPR – which represents clients such as Verizon, Cobra Puma Golf and Bridgestone Golf – …
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Phillips Staffing names bilingual Marketing and Recruiting Manager to strengthen talent outreach
July 10, 2026
Phillips Staffing has named Sarai Meléndez as its Multicultural Marketing and Recruiting Manager, a new role created to strengthen how the firm reaches Upstate workers and connects them with employers.…
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SC YMCA Youth in Government to host National Civics Bee® Statewide Competition
July 10, 2026
Former SC Governor David M. Beasley to host South Carolina’s inaugural competition As the United States of America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the SC YMCA Youth in Government branch of…
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America 250! Event Marks Little-Known Anniversary of Declaration’s Signing
July 10, 2026
While Americans celebrate the Declaration of Independence every July 4th, few realize the historic document was not formally signed until August 2, 1776. To commemorate that milestone during America’s 250th…
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JDPR promotes Raine Riley to VP Strategy & Client Service
July 9, 2026
Riley will oversee strategic planning and client service at the Greenville, SC-based marketing communications agency. Leading strategic marketing-communications agency JDPR has promoted Raine Riley to VP strategy and client service,…
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