The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), named Medals of America and Paper Cutters Inc. the recipients of the 2026 Greenville County Manufacturer of the Year Award at its Industry Appreciation Night, held Oct. 22 at The Cocktail...
South Carolina added jobs at a faster pace in September, extending a yearlong stretch of employment growth across the state. Payroll employment grew 2.3% over the past year, according to data compiled by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, with...
Gov. Henry McMaster announced 25 appointments to the Governor’s Conservation Commission. These appointees from the private and academic sectors will serve alongside ex officio members, including South Carolina Department of Natural Resources...
The White House launched Project Lifeline 250, a pilot effort to improve cybersecurity for rural hospitals, at Newberry Health.
Spartanburg Community College (SCC) announced that the SCC Foundation has received a grant from Vulcan Materials Company to support the college’s Local Talent to Strong Careers pilot program, an initiative designed to reduce financial...
Mauldin City Council has unanimously given final approval on a 9.07-acre property with a 140,000-square-foot flex industrial facility to prospective owner, PK U.S.A. Inc., an automotive parts manufacturer and supplier. The company, headquartered...
Four South Carolina restaurants retained their stars in the 2026 Michelin Guide American South, and several Palmetto State restaurants received Bib Gourmand or Michelin Recommended designations in the new guide. In Greenville, Scoundrel retained...
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is developing a Statewide Transit Plan to identify public transportation needs and shape how the state partners with local transit providers. The plan will identify ways to improve transit...
Gov. Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2026-24 on Oct. 22, 2026, establishing the Governor’s Conservation Commission. The commission will strengthen collaboration among state and local agencies, private landowners, and entities and citizens in...
Community leader Russell Stall was honored with the Order of the Palmetto Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. The Order of the Palmetto is awarded to South Carolinians who demonstrate extraordinary lifetime achievement, service, and contributions of...
Passionate about the future of Converse University, philanthropists Gillian and Mike Goodrich are donating $2 million to support the institution’s mission and strengthen its impact. A long-time supporter of Converse, Gillian White Goodrich ’68 has...
ND3 Inc., a Columbia-based company that specializes in government services, including drone technology, IT support, audio-visual support, and logistics, was named the fastest-growing company in South Carolina at a luncheon Oct. 19, 2026, at the...
The Ritedose Corporation has forged a new partnership with Newberry College to provide targeted leadership training and professional development opportunities for select Ritedose employees through the college’s Organizational Development and...
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the South Carolina District Office opened nominations for its 2027 National Small Business Week Awards, which recognize exceptional small business owners from South Carolina. National...
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...
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...
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.”
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,...
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,...
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...
For Greenville Entrepreneur Wallace Cheves, Attempting the Impossible is All in a Day’s Work By David Caraviello The walls are riddled with graffiti, doors hang askew or are missing altogether, and weeds sprout up through cracks in the pavement....
Alexium International Group Limited, a Greer-headquartered company specializing in advanced materials technologies including thermal management, microencapsulation, and flame-retardant solutions, announced our recent appointments that strengthen...
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...
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...
SC’s state-run small business incubator will help startups develop new technologies and land government contracts.
Wire 3, a leading 100 percent fiber internet provider, announced that construction is underway in Easley, marking another step in the company’s South Carolina expansion. Powered by a fully funded $19 million investment, the Easley expansion will...
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...
Coldwell Banker Caine announces the official sales launch of Atlas at Unity Park, an exclusive collection of 13 luxury townhomes in downtown Greenville. Situated directly adjacent to Unity Park, the new residential community offers an opportunity...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
