A $350M Upgrade of USC Stadium is Only the Latest Big Spend by SC Athletic Programs

High-dollar upgrades to athletic facilities remain essential to fans, team personnel, players and prospects, even in an era where sponsorship contracts and court-mandated revenue sharing for players has reshaped the sport.

Accountability strengthens public school choice in South Carolina

For 30 years, the South Carolina Charter Schools Act has stood as one of our state’s most consequential public education reforms. Public charter schools are public, tuition-free schools that give families additional options and educators room to create distinctive programs within a framework of public accountability. Generations of South Carolina students have benefited from those […]

Meyer Center Cuts Ribbon on Its First Inclusive 4K Classroom

The Meyer Center for Special Children recently celebrated the opening of its first inclusive 4K classroom with a ribbon-cutting at its Rutherford Road campus, recognizing Pacolet Milliken, LLC, whose $200,000 grant made the program possible. Six...

USC’s Palmetto College will seek more money to continue enrolling high schoolers for dual credit

Without more funding, USC's Palmetto College may have to stop accepting high school students who want an early start on a college degree.

TD SYNNEX Earns 2026 Great Place to Work Certification

TD SYNNEX earned its fifth-consecutive Great Place to Work Certification, with 84 percent of employees rating it a great workplace, well above the national average.

Spartanburg Community College Sustainable Agriculture Program Named 2026 Outstanding Postsecondary Agriculture Program of the Year

Spartanburg Community College's (SCC) Sustainable Agriculture Program has been recognized as the 2026 Outstanding Postsecondary Agriculture Program of the Year by the South Carolina Association of Agriculture Educators (SCAAE), honoring the...

FerebeeLane Recognized by Ad Age as 2026 Southeast Small Agency of the Year

FerebeeLane, the independent brand strategy and creative agency known for its work with luxury hospitality and premium consumer brands, has announced it has received the Ad Age 2026 Southeast Small Agency of the Year Award.  The annual awards...

South Carolina Breweries Shine in National Competition

The South Carolina Brewer’s Guild (SCBG) is proud to announce that nine South Carolina breweries have won 17 total awards, including Hartsville’s Wild Heart Brewing Company winning Brewery of the Year (501-1,000 Barrels), at the 2026 U.S Open Beer...

The Insurance Source Honored by Best of South Carolina

The Insurance Source has taken home the Best Insurance Agency in the Best of South Carolina Awards.

Eight Carolinas Transportation Projects Named Among 250 Milestone Projects

As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has unveiled a sweeping list of 250 transportation improvements that have fueled U.S. economic growth and enhanced quality of life...
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Eight Merline & Meacham, PA Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers®
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,
Energy & Environment

Sustain SC Announces Second Round of Funding for Land and Water Action Platform

Sustain SC has announced this year’s second round of funding through the Land and Water Action Platform (LAWAP). This month, with support from corporate partners, Sustain SC will grant $138,969 across 12 projects in nine counties — helping...

ES Foundry Joins MIT's Initiative for New Manufacturing

ES Foundry, an American company advancing U.S. solar by onshoring crystalline solar cell production, announced it is joining the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Initiative for New Manufacturing (INM) and committing $1.5 million...
Health Care

Prisma Health to Acquire Urgent Care Centers

Prisma Health announced an agreement to acquire 36 urgent care locations in South Carolina (formerly Doctor's Care) from Novant Health, expanding access to convenient care for communities across the state. The acquisition includes approximately...

Bon Secours Announces Community Health Improvement Plan

Bon Secours has launched a new, three-year Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), designed to address the health priorities identified by residents, community organizations and public health leaders across the Upstate. Developed through the...

CaroMont Health Announces Plans for Hospital in York County

CaroMont Health has announced plans to build a hospital in the Lake Wylie community of York County, South Carolina, bringing emergency and inpatient care to a fast-growing area where the health system has served patients for more than 20 years....
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster this week announced the state has awarded 228 grants totaling $167,299,900.69 in funding to strengthen health care access, quality and outcomes in primary care, maternal and infant care, pediatrics and behavioral...
The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville (SOMG) will host its inaugural Lifestyle Medicine Research Symposium on Sept. 25 at the SOMG campus, located at 607 Grove Rd, Greenville. The event is free and open to the public. The...
As harmful algal blooms (HABs) lead to toxic outbreaks in lakes and waterways across the United States, Clemson University water quality expert Debabrata (Deb) Sahoo is available to discuss why these events are becoming more common, what South...
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IT & Innovation
Powerus Completes Merger With Aureus Greenway Holdings
Autonomous Power Corporation, dba Powerus, a Rock Hill, South Carolina-based defense technology company focused on autonomous and unmanned systems, announced that it has completed its previously announced merger with Aureus Greenway Holdings Inc....
Converse University Data Science and Cybersecurity Week Begins Sept. 25
Converse University will hold its fifth annual Data Science and Cybersecurity Week from September 25 through October 2, 2026, with a focus on Data Insights in Public Health. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the United States and several...
AFL and Alcyon Photonics Collaborate to Advance Next-Generation Fiber for AI Infrastructure
AFL, an industry-leading manufacturer of fiber optic cables, connectivity, equipment and related services, and Alcyon Photonics, a leader in photonic integrated IP (intellectual property) and design, announced a strategic collaboration to develop...
SC's Emerging Biotech Industry Receives National Recognition
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) recently named the Palmetto State among its “Regional and State Clusters to Watch” in its first-ever Next 10 U.S. Biopharma Clusters report, highlighting emerging life sciences ecosystems beyond...
Nonprofit / Philanthropy
R.O.A.R Outdoors: Empowering Lives Through Nature and Resilience
Founded in 2014, this organization is a beacon of hope, empowering physically disabled individuals to embrace outdoor recreation, rediscover their passions, and live life without limits.
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Lily Pad Safe Spaces: Jennifer Tice and the 'Soft Place to Land' for Kids in Transition
When children enter South Carolina’s Department of Social Services system, the hardest part is often waiting to see what happens next. Waiting for a call back. Waiting for placement. Waiting for court decisions. Waiting through long hours in...
United Community Foundation Celebrates 5 Years of Giving Back
The United Community Bank Foundation is marking its fifth anniversary by sharing the impact it's made to build stronger communities throughout the Southeast. To date, the foundation has awarded $2.96 million through 1,146 grants across Alabama,...
Women4Women Announces Grants to Four Nonprofits
Women4Women (W4W), an Upstate South Carolina giving circle of the Community Foundation of Greater Clemson, has awarded $34,000 in grants to four local nonprofit organizations providing critical services to women, children and families. The grants...