Stokes & Company CPAs welcomes Anthony DuMond as accountant
October 6, 2025
Stokes & Company CPAs announced Anthony DuMond as the newest Accountant. Anthony DuMond earned both a Bachelor’s in Financial Management and a Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAcc) from Clemson University.…
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Patrick Furman promoted to Managing Broker at Herlong Sotheby’s International Realty
October 6, 2025
Herlong Sotheby’s International Realty has named Patrick Furman as its new Managing Broker for its McDaniel Greene office. As Managing Broker, Furman will oversee the daily operations by ensuring compliance,…
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United Community celebrates World Animal Day through acts of service
October 3, 2025United Community is celebrating World Animal Day on October 4 by taking meaningful action to support animal welfare across the Southeast. Teams throughout the region will unite in service projects…
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Governor Henry McMaster issues Manufacturing Month proclamation
October 3, 2025
Governor Henry McMaster issued a proclamation celebrating October as South Carolina Manufacturing Month and Friday, October 3, as National Manufacturing Day across the state. The proclamation honors the strength, innovation,…
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Greenville Chamber’s “Dream Team” of the 1990s reunites to celebrate golden era of growth
October 3, 2025Twenty former leaders of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce came together last week at Endeavor Greenville for a Golden Era Reunion. The gathering honored the team whose vision and collaboration…
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Mashburn Construction announces key employee promotions to strengthen leadership team
October 2, 2025
Mashburn Construction, a leader in general contracting, announced the promotion of several team members to new leadership roles, following the completion of the company’s annual employee review process. These promotions…
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Colliers Report: Greenville-Spartanburg Multifamily Market Q2 2025
October 2, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Growing baseline demand supports strong fundamentals Market Highlights Buyers continue to see strong value in the Greenville-Spartanburg market, potentially opening a new construction window…
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Isuzu commemorates construction kickoff at its state-of-the-art production facility in South Carolina
October 2, 2025
Isuzu North America Corporation held a groundbreaking ceremony today for its new 1,000,000-square-foot production facility in Piedmont, South Carolina. This event marks a major milestone in the company’s long-term commitment…
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Audition announcement for Disney’s Frozen
October 2, 2025
We are excited to invite you to audition for Greenville Theatre’s production of Frozen in the historic 100th season. Greenville Theatre is an equal opportunity employer and encourages performers of…
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Bon Secours announces historic gift to name Women’s Center
October 2, 2025
Naming Celebration Scheduled for This Weekend Bon Secours St. Francis Health System will soon embark on a major renovation of its Women’s Center, transforming the fourth floor at its Eastside…
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Greenville’s first inclusive playground opens in Cleveland Park
October 2, 2025
Brooks Playground Features Large Shaded Areas and Soft Turf City leaders joined Brooks Foster and her family for the opening of the inclusive playground. The 10,000-square-foot inclusive playground is 85…
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Gateway’s 13th annual Beautiful Music for Beautiful Minds raises over $120,000 to support mental health services
October 2, 2025
Gateway hosted its 13th annual Beautiful Music for Beautiful Minds fundraising celebration on Thursday, September 25, drawing more than 200 community members, supporters, and advocates for mental health to the Hyatt Regency…
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AIM receives $35,000 grant from Power:Ed to support the Employment Pathways workforce development program in Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens
October 1, 2025Anderson Interfaith Ministries (AIM), has been awarded a $35,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support AIM’s Employment Pathways Program, which connects SNAP recipients with…
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The next Greenville Jewish Film Festival pop-up movie to be shown in November
October 1, 2025
On November 9, the Greenville Jewish Film Festival Pop-Up Movie commemorates the 87th anniversary of Kristallnacht “Night of Broken Glass” with a powerful dramedy inspired by true events — one…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities accepting applications for 2026-2027
October 1, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a top-ranked public, residential high school for artistically talented students, is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year and…
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Primal Fear
September 30, 2025
By Tom Poland Stumbling Onto A Corpse Besides the solitary confinement of writing, I cut myself off from the world in two places. Hard-to-reach wilderness areas and forgotten churches where…
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Northeastern Technical College part of transfer agreement with Western Governors University
September 30, 2025
Cheraw, S.C. – The Rural Community College Alliance (RCCA) and Western Governors University (WGU) have signed a new transfer institution agreement designed to strengthen educational opportunity for the millions of…
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The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation awards $120,000 to four organizations
September 30, 2025
This year, the Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation has awarded $120,000 ($30,000 each) to four organizations that develop future teachers and foster literacy among students, nurture life skills in youth,…
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USDA announces $38.3 million in grant agreement to cover agricultural losses due to Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
September 30, 2025
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide more than $38.3 million in Congressionally mandated recovery assistance to South Carolina agricultural producers…
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GSP names Cody Bauman as Chief Operating Officer
September 30, 2025
Spartanburg Airport District (GSP) announced Cody Bauman, A.A.E. as the new Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, effective October 4, 2025. In this role, Bauman will lead the District’s Operations,…
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SCETV launches new series Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard, blending kitchen wisdom, storytelling and everyday cooking
September 30, 2025
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) presents Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard, a new half-hour food series that explores everyday kitchen questions — and the deeper stories behind them.…
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Lander University’s Mary Ashlynne Lawson to perform final senior recital about songs of life
September 30, 2025
GREENWOOD, SC – Lander University invites the public to attend a student recital Thursday, Oct. 9, by Mary Ashlynne Lawson, a senior music education major. The program is free and…
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Clemson named finalist for APLU national Innovation & Economic Prosperity Awards
September 30, 2025
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) has named Clemson University one of six finalists for the 2025 Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) Awards, which honor institutions making significant…
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The Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business reaccredited among top 6 percent of business schools worldwide
September 30, 2025
The Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business at Clemson University has earned reaccreditation from AACSB, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the world’s longest-standing and most prestigious accrediting…
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A legacy of learning: David and Sandra Sprouse establish endowed chair in Economics and distinguished professorship in Financial Management
September 30, 2025
The fastest growing college at Clemson University, the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business, is pleased to announce that it has received a $2.5M commitment from David Sprouse…
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Clemson University named best university in South Carolina in U.S. News & World Report 2026 rankings
September 30, 2025
Clemson University ranks as the best national and public university in South Carolina in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 rankings, coming in at No. 36 among all public universities —…
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South Carolina ETV’s After Action returns for season 3, highlighting veteran conversations
September 30, 2025
The season 3 premiere of After Action, a series highlighting veteran conversations, will air Oct. 6 at 9 p.m. on ETV and will be distributed to public television stations nationwide by…
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Abundance Capital welcomes Kate Dabbs as Chief Community Officer
September 30, 2025
Abundance Capital, a leading nonprofit venture philanthropy platform, announced that Kate Dabbs has joined as the organization’s first Chief Community Officer. In this role, Kate will strengthen and expand connections…
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Hurricane Helene: One Year Later
September 29, 2025
Presbyterian College reflects on resilience, lessons learned, and the enduring PC Spirit One year after Hurricane Helene tore through the Southeast and left Presbyterian College’s campus battered but unbroken, the…
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Blair Cato opens new office at The Commons
September 29, 2025
Firm brings a client-first approach to The Commons while deepening its roots in the Upstate Blair Cato Pickren Casterline, LLC, one of South Carolina’s leading real estate and estate planning…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina Healthcare Market Q2 2025
September 29, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Major hospital expansions portend growth phase Market Highlights A wave of hospital expansions is set to transform South Carolina’s healthcare market, drawing providers out…
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American Tire Distributors appointed as national partner for Giti Tire across its entire network
September 29, 2025
Giti Tire (USA) Ltd. announced that American Tire Distributors (ATD) will now serve as a national distributor of Giti and GT Radial brand tires across ATD’s extensive network. Headquartered in…
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Lander named among region’s Best Colleges
September 25, 2025
Lander University has once again been recognized as one of the South’s top destinations for higher education, ranking prominently in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings.…
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New numbers: SC Arts Commission grantmaking, services impacted all 46 counties in FY25
September 25, 2025
Communities receive $12.5 million through 676 grants Artmaking and learning in and through the arts received support in all 46 South Carolina counties in FY25 thanks to $12.5 million in…
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The Maker’s Mark
September 25, 2025
By Tom Poland The Author’s Signature Is A Commodity I can’t remember who I signed the first book for but I’ll hazard a guess it was a woman. Not…
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Kenny’s Golf Club to open indoor golf experience at Judson Mill District.
September 25, 2025
State-of-the-art facility brings year-round play, professional instruction, and advanced simulator technology to Greenville Judson Mill District announced the addition of Kenny’s Golf Club, a new indoor golf facility founded by…
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Bon Secours offering free flu vaccines to the community
September 25, 2025
Health System to Host 3 Flu Clinics During October With the goal of making flu shots accessible throughout the community, Bon Secours is hosting a series of flu vaccine clinics…
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The South Carolina Business Hall of Fame will induct three Laureates in 2026
September 25, 2025
2026 inductees’ commitment to service, leadership, personal excellence Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announced three Laureates to be inducted to the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame on Thursday,…
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Prisma Health Children’s Hospital has received a $5 million pledge to benefit children’s cancer research
September 25, 2025
Pledge from Curing Kids Cancer marks largest in Prisma Health Midlands history Curing Kids Cancer, a nonprofit organization devoted to funding cutting-edge pediatric cancer therapies, has pledged a historic $5…
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Eppley Waste names Bruce Boykin Aughtry, Jr. president and partner
September 24, 2025
Proven operations and sales leader to guide company towards market dominance in northern Upstate Eppley Waste, a locally owned residential waste collection company serving the northern Upstate for nearly 50…
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Colliers Report: Greenville-Spartanburg Retail Market Q2 2025
September 24, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Activity rebounds as tenant churn continues Market Highlights The Greenville-Spartanburg market saw absorption bounce back to 83,396 square feet behind solid new leasing activity.…
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Contender America lists seven residential development opportunities across South Carolina for sale
September 24, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina to provide seller representation services with offers due October 10, 2025 Columbia / Florence / Greenwood, SC – Contender America has engaged Frank Hammond and Ryan McCue of…
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FEMA provides more than $12 million to support disaster recovery across the Southeast
September 24, 2025
FEMA announced $12.7 million for multiple disaster recovery operations across the Southeast region. Here are some of the large FEMA grants obligated to states and communities: $3.4 million to the South…
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Clemson Alumni Association welcomes five new members to its Board of Directors
September 24, 2025
The Clemson Alumni Association announced the appointment of five distinguished alumni to its Board of Directors. These individuals bring a wealth of experience, leadership, and dedication to the Clemson community…
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Upstate staffing leader WorkSmart grows: Internal promotions, new hires and additional location
September 24, 2025
WorkSmart, a women-owned staffing firm with over 35 years of experience, has announced three internal promotions and two new hires as the company expands its recruiting capacity to meet rising…
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ZF Chassis Systems Duncan expands Spartanburg County operations
September 24, 2025
$55.4 million investment will create 30 new jobs ZF Chassis Systems Duncan, a leading supplier of chassis systems, modules and assemblies, announced it is expanding its operations in Spartanburg County.…
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Paysmart Payroll promotes Nathan Parker to Senior Payroll Specialist
September 23, 2025
Paysmart Payroll has announced the promotion of Nathan Parker to Senior Payroll Specialist. Parker joined the company in 2024 and has contributed to enhancing payroll operations, improving efficiency, and supporting…
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Jervey Eye Group celebrates grand reopening
September 23, 2025
Jervey Eye Group (“Jervey”), a trusted leader in eye care serving Upstate South Carolina, announced the grand reopening of its primary office on Halton Road, Greenville SC. For three decades,…
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Upstate staffing leader WorkSmart grows: Internal promotions, new hires and additional location
September 23, 2025
WorkSmart, a women-owned staffing firm with over 35 years of experience, has announced three internal promotions and two new hires as the company expands its recruiting capacity to meet rising…
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Heather Hudson is named the new CEO of 9Round Fitness, the world’s largest kickboxing franchise
September 23, 2025
9Round Kickboxing Fitness has announced that co-founder Heather Hudson has been named its new chief executive officer. Hudson, who previously served as the brand’s chief operating officer, brings both deep…
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