AO-The Space Day Spa & Salon now open at Verdae in Greenville
October 6, 2020
The newest tenant to open on the ground floor of NHE Inc’s headquarters building at 325 Rocky Slope Road at Legacy Square in the Verdae community is AO-The Space, a…
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Gov. Henry McMaster lifts restaurant occupancy limits statewide
October 2, 2020
Gov. Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2020-63, which lifts all occupancy limitations in restaurants throughout South Carolina, effective immediately. Previously, South Carolina’s restaurants were operating at 50% capacity. Now, they…
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ONE gym, located in the heart of downtown Greenville, now open
August 5, 2020
Two local, seasoned fitness coaches open doors to downtown gym specializing in personal training and nutrition coaching Alex Smith (left) and Jason Nutting (right), co-owners of ONE gym, have opened the…
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Walmart selects Dorchester County as site for new distribution center
July 20, 2020
$220 Million Investment Creating More Than 1,000 New Jobs Walmart has announced plans to build a $220 million distribution center in Dorchester County, near Ridgeville, South Carolina. The announcement was…
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Ross Stores, Inc. expanding distribution operations in York County
June 16, 2020
$68 Million Investment to Create 700 New Jobs Ross Stores, Inc. (Ross), a leading off-price apparel and home fashion company in the United States, plans to expand its distribution and…
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Mast General Store plans phased re-openings
May 13, 2020
Mast General Store, based in Valle Crucis, North Carolina, announced on Wednesday, May 13 that its stores will re-open in phases. “The safety and well-being of both our customers and…
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South Carolina Brewers release survey study showing 80% won’t be able to remain open more than three months; call on SCDOR for relief
April 14, 2020
The South Carolina Brewers Guild, the trade association for the state’s 92 breweries and brewpubs released recent internal survey data gathered from its members. The numbers were very concerning: On average,…
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Countybank supports small businesses and communities during COVID-19
April 8, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus has been on supporting small businesses that are suffering an unexpected negative financial impact. With a mission to serve its clients and communities, Countybank…
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More Space Place – Greenville, SC
April 7, 2020
More Space Place Greenville offers custom closets, office furniture, murphy beds and more. Proudly serving Greer, Simpsonville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Seneca, Lake Keowee, and the greater Upstate area.
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GoFundMe supports restaurants and healthcare workers
April 6, 2020As our world endures this pandemic, Julie Driscoll, a UNC Dental Student, has diligently worked with our team to create an organized effort to raise funds in order to purchase…
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Restaurant 17 looks to help local farmers
April 3, 2020
Restaurant 17 has announced that they will be helping to support their community by partnering with local farmers affected by the many market and restaurant closures. These local farmers will…
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Scofflaw Brewing Co. announces multiple charitable donations to hospitality industry
March 30, 2020
Scofflaw Brewing Co. Founder Pledges Over $50,000 in Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina Scofflaw Brewing Co. has pledged over $50,000 for the hospitality industry relief donations through partnerships with the…
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SCDOR temporarily allowing curbside beer and wine pickup
March 24, 2020
South Carolina Regulation 7-702.51 has been temporarily suspended, allowing current holders of a valid On or Off-Premises Beer/Wine Permit who meet certain requirements to sell sealed containers of beer and wine…
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SCDOR extends Income Tax deadline to align with IRS and temporarily allows curbside sale of beer and wine by restaurants
March 23, 2020
In response to the challenges of COVID-19 and in accordance with Executive Order 2020-12, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is moving the due date for Income Tax returns and…
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Colliers Report: Greenville-Spartanburg pre-leased retail construction deliveries are expected into 2020
February 24, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q4-2019 GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG | RETAIL Key Takeaways Construction is often delivering pre-leased and the Greenville-Spartanburg retail market should expect this trend to continue throughout the…
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South Carolina Retailers donate nearly $89,000 for hunger relief
February 23, 2020
Cash and Product Donations Support the Mission of Feeding the Carolinas The South Carolina Retail Association (http://scretail.org) and its retail member companies presented $89,000 in product and cash contributions to…
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EarthWise Pet Supply presents $2,326 to Greenville County Animal Care
January 24, 2020EarthWise Pet Supply, a locally owned and operated pet store offering all natural pet food, presented $2,326 to Greenville County Animal Care to cover costs associated with heartworm treatment program…
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The Woodhouse Day Spa to open in Greenville
January 23, 2020
Woodhouse Day Spa, the ultimate, full service, luxury day spa is set to open in Magnolia Park shopping center in Greenville, South Carolina on Friday, January 24. With 68 independent…
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Craft Axe Throwing to open a location in Spartanburg
January 15, 2020
Craft Axe Throwing announced this week its plans on opening a second location in the Upstate, located in the same building as RJ Rockers on W. Main in Spartanburg. Designed…
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Spinx celebrates stores #378 opening in Summerville
December 16, 2019
New store featuring full kitchen opens at 930 W. 5th North St. The Spinx Company, the Greenville-based fuel and convenience retail company with more than 80 locations and 50 car washes statewide,…
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FAVOR Greenville receives generous gift from motiva/shell oil
December 10, 2019
Spinx and Shell Oil Continue to Give Back to the Greenville Community FAVOR Greenville announces a generous donation from Motiva/Shell Oil Company. This gift was made possible because of the…
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Stewart Spinks honored for community contribution during National Philanthropy Day
November 26, 2019The Spinx Company founder, Stewart Spinks, and his wife Martha, were recently awarded “Individual Philanthropist of the Year” on National Philanthropy Day. The Spinks were given the honor by the…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes K&W Cafeterias as new client
November 19, 2019
Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing agency in the Upstate, is proud to announce its new partnership with K&W Cafeterias. This addition to Infinity’s growing client roster builds on the firm’s…
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Fairway Subaru chooses Ronald McDonald House Charities® of the Carolinas for annual Share the Love® Event
November 14, 2019
Fairway Subaru announces it has chosen Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) of the Carolinas for its annual Share the Love® Event this holiday season. From November 14, 2019 to January…
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BOGARI Furniture is celebrating its 15th year anniversary
October 31, 2019
BOGARI, a European Contemporary Furniture Store first opened its doors in 2004 by Ivet and Lyudmil Ivanova. After graduating with a master’s degree in finance and years of interior design…
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Joe’s Place Bookstore will be closing their chapter at the end of 2019
October 28, 2019
After five years of being Greenville’s go-to place for rare, used, and new books, the owners of Joe’s Place Bookstore have announced that they will be closing at the end…
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Spinx celebrates new store opening in Easley
October 24, 2019
New store featuring tunnel car wash opens on Highway 123 The Spinx Company, the Greenville -based fuel and convenience retail company with more than 80 locations and 50 car washes…
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Joe’s Place hosting debut fall fashion show
September 30, 2019
Joe’s Place Bookstore will be partnering with Samantha Grace to debut outfits from their Fall 2019 line. On October 5th, from 11a.m. to 1p.m., Sonja Miller, the owner of Samantha…
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Chicken Salad Chick expands South Carolina presence with new restaurant opening in Spartanburg
September 20, 2019
Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced it will be expanding in South Carolina with its newest location in Spartanburg. Located in…
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RV Retailer, LLC announces expansion in North Carolina and South Carolina
September 17, 2019RV Retailer, LLC announced that it has added three stores with the acquisition of Sonny’s Camp-N-Travel, a premier towable and motorhome RV dealer in North Carolina and South Carolina. Sonny’s Camp-N-Travel, in…
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Spinx provides complimentary rides via Hop In shuttle in downtown Greenville
September 16, 2019
New partnership with the Hop-In shuttle provides free shuttle service for local community to ‘make life easier’ The Spinx Company, the Greenville S.C.-based fuel and convenience retail company is excited…
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Fourth Halls Chophouse set to open in Nexton September 18
September 13, 2019
Hall Management Group LLC (HMG) announced the September 18 opening of their fourth Halls Chophouse in Nexton Square in Summerville, South Carolina. Their flagship location at 434 King Street in…
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GSP, RJ Rockers partner to launch airport-themed craft beer, Flight Line
September 5, 2019
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) has expanded its partnership with Spartanburg-based RJ Rockers Brewing Company to create a new beer available exclusively at GSP. “GSP is excited to partner with RJ…
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Mast Store celebrates Friends’ Day September 7, donates 10% of sales to the Palmetto Conservation Foundation
August 30, 2019
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines friend as “a favored companion; one that favors or promotes something.” Woodrow Wilson once said, “Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world…
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Foxcroft Wine Co. Greenville welcomes two new managers
August 28, 2019James Alford and Ryan Karrer Foxcroft Wine Co. welcomes two new managers to its Greenville team: James Alford as General Manager and Ryan Karrer as Retail Wine Manager.…
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Exciting book clubs this fall at Joe’s Place
August 21, 2019
Ring in the fall season by sharpening your mind and entertaining your imagination through any of the five book clubs being offered by Joe’s Place Bookstore. • Lady Literati reads…
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Denny’s Brenda Lauderback, April Kelly-Drummond and Laysha Ward named as Most Influential Women In Corporate America
July 22, 2019Brenda Lauderback, Laysha Ward and April Kelly-Drummond Three Denny’s team members – Board Chair Brenda Lauderback, Head of Diversity, Equality, Inclusion & Multicultural Engagement April…
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Spinx raises $106,000 at 19th annual Charity Classic Golf Tournament
July 17, 2019
The 19th annual SPINX Charity Classic Golf Tournament took place on Tuesday, May 14th at Greenville Country Club – Chanticleer, Cliffs Mountain Park and Cliffs Valley. The 2019 tournament was one of…
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SPINX named one of the Best Places to Work in S.C.
June 20, 2019
Company to be honored at awards ceremony in Columbia The Spinx Company, the Greenville S.C.-based fuel and convenience retail company with more than 80 locations, 45 car washes and 1,400…
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Joe’s Place Bookstore to celebrate National Independent Bookstore Day
April 23, 2019
Join Joe’s Place Bookstore in celebrating Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 27. The all-day event kicks off with a special brunch option from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and…
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Thomas Creek Brewery and the Greenville Scottish Games to release special ale next month
April 18, 2019
The Greenville Scottish Game’s Scottish Ale is coming back and with a new edition for 2019. The new limited special edition Whiskey Barrel Aged Gallabrae Scottish Ale will be released…
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Joe’s Place celebrating fifth anniversary with some fun changes for customers and loyal fans
March 12, 2019
This month celebrates the fifth anniversary of the opening of Joe’s Place, a downtown bookstore and relaxing spot for wine, food and coffee. To celebrate, owners Mary and Alix Bernard…
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Bishops Cuts and Color opens first South Carolina hair shop in the Upstate
February 14, 2019
Bishops Cuts and Color, a Portland-based unisex hair care shop offering quality service at affordable prices, is opening its first South Carolina location in Simpsonville. Bishops Simpsonville – at the intersection of…
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SPINX opens tunnel car wash on Pelham Road
January 2, 2019SPINX, the Greenville S.C.-based fuel and convenience retail company with more than 80 locations and 45 car washes statewide, recently celebrated the opening of its newest tunnel car…
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Spinx donates $174,000 to The American Cancer Society
December 11, 2018Stewart Spinks, Founder and Chairman of The Spinx Company, recently presented a check for $174,104 to Kelly Jamerson, Corporate Relations Manager for the American Cancer Society. During the month of…
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Crafty Feast announces vendors for 10th annual indie craft fair on Sunday, Dec. 9
November 15, 2018Shop and stroll on Sunday, Dec. 9 at Crafty Feast, Columbia, S.C.’s one-stop handmade shopping market for thousands of attendees Nearly 100 makers of handcrafted goods from across the Southeast…
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Crafty Feast announces vendors for 10th annual indie craft fair on Sunday, Dec. 9
November 15, 2018
Shop and stroll on Sunday, Dec. 9 at Crafty Feast, Columbia, S.C.’s one-stop handmade shopping market for thousands of attendees Nearly 100 makers of handcrafted goods from across the Southeast…
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Denny’s announces additional development commitments in Canada and the Philippines
October 30, 2018Denny’s Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN), one of the world’s largest full-service family dining chains, today announced two new development agreements with franchisees in both Canada and the Philippines. As part of…
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SPINX interviewing for immediate opportunities at Leadership Career Fair
September 28, 2018
The SPINX Company, a Greenville, S.C.-based fuel and convenience retail company with more than 80 locations throughout S.C., is hosting a leadership career event from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.…
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Urban Petals opens retail storefront in downtown Greer
September 12, 2018
Urban Petals, a floral and event design studio, has announced an expansion of its offerings and will open a retail storefront in Greer. The retail space will be located within…
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