Eight City of Greenville departments are completing their move temporary offices in the NOMA office tower at 220 N. Main St. as preparations begin for construction at City Hall, located at 206 S. Main St. Over the next two years, the 53-year-old...
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County broke ground Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, on Baxter-Norris Villas, seven two- and three-bedroom townhomes on Jenkins Street in Greenville’s historic Sterling community. Elected officials, neighborhood leaders,...
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development South Carolina State Director Jacob French and USDA Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Jeb Wilson announced the agency is awarding $249,540 through the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG)...
The City of Greenville will seek feedback from residents on a mixed-use, affordable housing development along a busy corridor. The rapidly changing area along Church Street, just outside of downtown, is near County Square and the Haynie-Sirrine...
The South Carolina State Museum announced the launch of Our Founding Tables, a new programming series exploring South Carolina’s foodways during the Revolutionary War. Each program will highlight a different region in telling the stories of the...
Ronald McDonald House Carolinas today unveiled a refreshed brand identity designed to make its mission clearer and strengthen connections with the families, donors, volunteers and community partners who make its work possible. While the...
The Upcountry History Museum will open its newest exhibit, "Max and Trude Heller: A Story of Courage, Community, and Coming Home," to the public on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, celebrating the remarkable lives and lasting legacy of two individuals who...
Erskine College announced that it will offer a multidisciplinary Master of Arts in International Studies degree, beginning in fall 2027. The program is designed to be completed in one year with courses offered primarily online. “This new master’s degree marks a significant step in the expansion of Erskine’s graduate offerings,” says Erskine President Steve Adamson. “The program combines rigorous academic study with practical preparation for international business and the global marketplace.” Erskine’s M.A. in International Studies will offer four distinctives: its interdisciplinary nature, Christian perspective, affordability, and emphasis on practical skills. The innovative program has been championed by Associate Professor of History Christiane-Marie Abu Sarah, whose background in diplomacy and international relations has helped to shape the curriculum. In preparation, she conducted extensive research on other universities’ offerings and found a clear niche for Erskine to fill. “One of the things that we found is that when we did comparative analysis of other M.A. programs in international studies, there’s a lot of theory — political theory — and not a lot of concrete job skills,” Abu Sarah says. Erskine’s program will include both, helping students gain essential skills in areas such as negotiation and conflict resolution, strategic decision-making, law and policy, intercultural communication, project management, and data analysis. “It’s meant to be very practical but also contain the cultural components that will help navigate these new global spaces,” says Abu Sarah. She notes that Erskine’s location in Upstate South Carolina is a particular advantage because of the considerable presence of international business in the region. “We want our graduates to understand the forces shaping international commerce,” Dr. Adamson says, adding that Erskine’s graduates will be prepared to “negotiate effectively and make sound decisions while conducting business with integrity.” Affordability will also differentiate the program from many of its peers. With some master’s programs in international studies in the $40,000-$70,000 range, Erskine’s will be considerably more affordable, with an initial estimated cost of $16,000-$17,000. Another key differentiator will be the integration of the Christian faith. Many of the programs Erskine studied are at state universities that lack an emphasis on faith, and more broadly, the interdisciplinary focus that will distinguish Erskine’s. “As a Christian university, we are committed to preparing men and women to bring professional competence and a biblical worldview to the responsibilities of leadership,” Adamson says. Abu Sarah echoes that sentiment and sees it as a natural extension of the uniquely interdisciplinary focus of the program. “Most of the (other) programs had a lot of political theory but weren’t interdisciplinary,” Abu Sarah says. “When we were looking at the different programs in international studies, nobody had the Christian faith component. We saw that as a space that was needed; a space that could distinguish the program from some of the others. If employers are looking for employees who are going to be ethical and reliable, then that faith component … will also do them a great service.”
Welcome to Below the Line, a monthly question-and-answer column in which Chancellor Bennie L. Harris, Ph.D., of the University of South Carolina Upstate interviews a leader about change, technology, education, and leadership. This month, Dr....
Higher Education's Campus Improvements Higher education is getting a makeover. Across the state millions of dollars are being invested into infrastructure and campus improvements designed to make South Carolina's universities and colleges larger,...
Construction is under way at 610 North St. in Anderson on the AnMed Education and Innovation Center, a modern, purpose-built facility of 30,000 square feet to expand educational opportunities as the nation and the region face a shortage of skilled...
Finding qualified, interested workers for South Carolina’s manufacturing and construction companies has long been a challenge. David Steffens, project manager for Carolina Power, has seen the struggles. “Especially in construction, laborers,...
United Community is building on its growth momentum with the addition of five international banking professionals in foreign exchange and trade services. The expanded team strengthens the bank's ability to meet customers' evolving needs as they...
The Greenville City Council approved an ordinance appropriating $10.77 million from the city’s Parking Fund to support property acquisition and...
Greenville, SC (October 12, 2026) - McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS) is announcing its acquisition of Smolen Emr Ilkovitch Architects (SEI) of Rockville, Maryland. This partnership expands MPS’s presence into the U.S. Mid-Atlantic with a new studio and...
Gov. Henry McMaster announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request for a disaster declaration to provide Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) to eligible small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and...
EnergyRe announced the successful closing of an $815 million financing package for five projects based in South Carolina – a collection of utility-scale solar projects totaling approximately 360 megawatts (MW) of new generating capacity across the...
Eggs Up Grill, the South Carolina-based daytime restaurant franchise, continued to attract experienced multi-unit franchise operators in the third quarter of 2026, signing 11 new restaurant commitments across four franchise groups while...
GREENVILLE, SC – As part of its efforts to grow the housing inventory in its home area, Lima One Capital is funding Kristopher Homes’ construction of attainable homes in Upstate South Carolina. Eleanor Farms is being developed in Gray Court by...
Change is a constant in both business and journalism. Over the past several months, Integrated Media Publishing has experienced change within our editorial team. With that transition comes an opportunity to look carefully at what we do, how we do...
The list of South Carolina’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies has been announced for 2026, recognizing the achievements of South Carolina-headquartered companies that have contributed to the Palmetto State’s economy through exceptional increases in...
Denny’s Stockholders to Receive $6.25 Per Share in Cash
Earth Fare, which bills itself as ‘Your Healthy Supermarket,’ is closing its store at 3620 Pelham Road in Greenville, South Carolina, and has announced a liquidation sale.
The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) announces the addition of Katie Brave, LPC, to its team. A Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina, Ms. Brave brings extensive experience supporting children, teens and families through mental...
Thomas & Hutton (T&H), a privately held and employee-owned professional services firm known for its award-winning culture and 80 years of shaping communities across the Southeast, announces the promotion of Aaron Falkenmeyer, PE, to Civil Group...
GREENVILLE SC -- The Greenville Housing Fund has promoted Libba King to Senior Vice President of Real Estate and Capital Solutions. In this new role, King will continue to oversee the agency’s real estate portfolio, as well as coordinate...
Seven SC auto parts makers pledge to hire 200 workers, invest $82M as they expand production to meet the needs of Scout Motors.
When JBE Inc. opened in Hartsville in 1982, the “old school manufacturing company” was mainly working with metal — clinging it, grinding it, whatever the manufacturing companies the subcontractor served needed. More than 40 years later, the...
Find Great People (FGP), a leading recruitment and consulting firm headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, announced the acquisition of Generational Performance Solutions (GPS), a consulting firm specializing in generational workforce...
CurTec USA (CurTec), a high-performance packaging manufacturer, today announced it is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The company’s $10 million investment will create 10 jobs. Founded in 1991, CurTec produces plastic drums, pails and...
The Lecture Series brings together respected historians to speak on key topics that helped shaped Greenville.
GREENVILLE, SC – Indie Craft Parade, Greenville’s annual festival of handmade art returns with a new presenting sponsor: Bonnie Christine’s Artisan Educator.
CBRE has released its quarterly report of the office and industrial real estate market in the Greenville-Spartanburg area. According to the report, vacancy rates were down for both office and industrial, with office vacancy rates declining to 9.6...
Fountain Residential Partners announced that Greystar has taken over management of Treehaus Townhomes and Flats, a student housing community with 168 apartments in Seneca, South Carolina, near Clemson University. The community, which offers 488...
A Seattle-based developer with a history of creating modern, functional living communities is building more than 50 homes in the Pebble Creek area. While the majority of its work has been in Washington State, Greencity Homes has expanded into the Upstate because it believes there is amazing opportunity to create value for residents. While the majority of its work has...
ATTOM, the leading provider of property data, AI-powered intelligence, and real estate analytics solutions, today released its August 2026 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, which shows there were a total of 40,277 U.S. properties with foreclosure...
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 year, GSP...
As part of South Carolina Aviation Week, the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District is hosting a career fair on Tuesday, April 21. The event will bring together employers from across the airport campus, including the Greenville-Spartanburg...
Gettys Brannon, left, holds a red snapper on a fishing trip with Russ Tomlinson, on July 12, 2024, the one day that year they could fish for snapper. Tomlinson, president of Sportsman Boats, is holding an African pompano. (Photo provided by Gettys...
Shareholder John D. Gray, Jr. of NAI Earle Furman represented Run Well Ranches, LLC, in the recent acquisition of 2,614 acres of legacy farmland in the Upstate of South Carolina His client of more than 20 years sold a cattle ranch in Texas, and...
