Patrick Wechter has been named interim director of Clemson University’s Sandhill Research and Education Center in Columbia, effective Nov. 1, 2026. Wechter succeeds Kathy Coleman, who had served as Sandhill’s director since 2015. “I am grateful...
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)...
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...
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC), an architecture and engineering firm with an office at The Commons, announced plans to add more than 3,800 square feet to its Greenville office, increasing the space from approximately 10,000 to 13,800 square feet. The...
Local historian Robert Benedict will be sharing the fascinating stories of the children of Vardry McBee at the Greenville County Historical Society’s 2026-27 Bainbridge Lecture Series event in November.
The Greenville Jewish Film Festival will present "The Soundman" on Sunday, November 8, at 4:00 p.m. at Camelot Cinemas, continuing its year-round series of films that bring compelling stories, history, and culture to audiences in the Upstate.
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...
Many South Carolina companies have recently announced their earnings for the second quarter of 2026. All information comes from company press releases. Here are some highlights: · Security Federal Corporation,...
PNC Bank has announced it will broaden its branch expansion to more than 370 total new locations by 2031, including more than 70 branches already opened since announcing its original expansion strategy. The additional branches will strengthen...
Furman University’s Center for Innovative Leadership (CIL) and BMW Performance Driving Schools are launching a new partnership to offer Driving Strategic Performance, an experiential leadership program designed for business leaders and executive...
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...
Hospitality Market UpdatesHoliday demand and major events boosted hotel performance statewide, while several markets continued to absorb significant new supply. Download the full report. ColumbiaThe Columbia hospitality market benefits from a...
ATTOM, the leading provider of property data, AI-powered intelligence, and real estate analytics solutions, released its latest Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report showing that 1.2 percent of residential properties in the United States...
What is Power Up Spartanburg? Power Up Spartanburg, a Spartanburg County and OneSpartanburg, Inc. initiative, aims to transform Spartanburg County into the top place in the U.S. to start, run, and grow a small business. Power Up Spartanburg has...
Planning with PurposeGreenville is growing — and City planners are working to ensure that growth supports the community’s long-term vision. During National Planning Month, City Manager Shannon Lavrin highlighted the team’s focus on intentional,...
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 2,800-acre forest was prime for development but could have polluted nearby preserves, conservationists said.
The South Carolina Research Authority has announced the first four companies that will receive inaugural funding awards for its Tech Catalyst Fund, a rural health innovation initiative administered by SCRA in partnership with the South Carolina...
Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina (GIUMSC) and CVS Health have joined forces to unveil an innovative, high-impact Pharmacy Technician Training program designed to empower job seekers and address essential health care workforce...
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...
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...
Corsica Technologies, a leading national managed service provider and industry pioneer in AI-enabled managed services, has announced that it has been named to the 2026 AI Innovators list by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company. CRN’s inaugural AI...
JR Automation, a Hitachi Group company and global leader in intelligent automation, will celebrate the grand opening of its new Automation Technology Center in Greenville, South Carolina, on Nov. 4, expanding the company’s capacity to help...
Freeway Insurance has released new findings identifying the states with the highest car insurance rates in 2026, based on an analysis of actual customer policy data rather than quoted or estimated rates. South Carolina had the highest...
The Insurance Source has taken home the Best Insurance Agency in the Best of South Carolina Awards.
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) has announced that five of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of Benchmark Litigation. In addition, GWB was also acknowledged as a Highly Recommended Firm, an honor for receiving the most mentions, and...
Eight attorneys from Merline & Meacham, P.A. have been named in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Among those recognized, two attorneys received the prestigious 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” distinction for their specific practice areas within the Greenville,
The agency’s Executive Management Assistance Program continues to provide hands-on experience and career-building opportunities.
Hughes Agency, a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising, and event management firm, has hired Ansley Engwall as its new social media and graphic design specialist.
Airbnb.org, a nonprofit founded by Airbnb that provides free temporary housing for people in times of crisis, announced it is expanding support for members of the military community. Through new partnerships with Fisher House Foundation and...
Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the charitable arm and permanent endowment of Upcountry Fiber, announced that it raised $150,000 at its annual charity golf tournament on Oct. 21.
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...
Power Up Spartanburg today announced a small business retail and restaurant incubator will be built along the Mary Black Rail Trail in Spartanburg. Strategically located at 351 E. Henry St., near the Thomas E. Hannah Family YMCA, the incubator...
BridgeWay Station became a premier Upstate South Carolina destination for FIFA World Cup excitement this summer, welcoming thousands of soccer fans from across the region to experience the world’s biggest sporting event together in an electric...
Airsys, a global leader in mission-critical cooling and infrastructure solutions headquartered in Woodruff, South Carolina, has announced a corporate partnership with Greenville Triumph SC, the state’s premier USL League One professional soccer...
Interstate 85, which runs through much of South Carolina, is the fifth-deadliest highway in the United States, according to a new study from the Dallas-based Hartley Law Firm. The study analyzed fatal car crash data to determine the most...
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...