GREENVILLE, SC – Pacolet Milliken, LLC (“Pacolet”), a sustainability-focused, family-owned investment firm, announced it has acquired 100% of Georgia Renewable Power (“GRP”), which owns two biomass power plants in northeast Georgia, one in Franklin County and one in Madison County (the “Plants”). This acquisition roughly triples the size of Pacolet’s biomass platform. Financing was provided by Manulife. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The Plants have 116 MW o

Michelle Ashley, academic program director for Dental Assisting at Greenville Technical College, has been named to the New Horizon Family Health Services (NHFHS) Board of Directors

GREENVILLE, SC – Get to put your hands on local history at the Greenville County Historical Society’s 2026-27 Lecture Series event in October. John Nolan, owner of Greenville History Tours and the Society’s Board Chair, will be the guest lecturer. Nolan will be bringing in pieces of local history from his own collections that date back almost 200 years. This includes letters from Joel Poinsett, coffee cups from the Civil War, and artifacts from the Swamp Rabbit Railroad. “I

Furman University has announced that it is bringing together the Center for Innovative Leadership (CIL), graduate studies and Furman’s institutes into one hub: The Furman Innovation Lab (iLab).

GREER, S.C. – Guy Furay, owner of The Insurance Source, has earned a 2026 NAIFA Quality Award presented by the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. The NAIFA Quality Award is presented to association members who demonstrate professional success, quality client service, and strict adherence to NAIFA’s Code of Ethics, including the requirement that NAIFA members always serve the best interests of their clients. “The NAIFA Quality Awards recognize the best o

Scott Todd, principal of Greenville law firm Sumner & Todd Attorneys at Law has been recognized as an Emerging Leader Under 40 by the editors of SCBIZ.

Clay Koch, a wealth manager with Wagner Wealth Management, was recently honored as one of the leading young professionals in South Carolina.

Plan outlines community-driven strategies to improve health outcomes across the Upstate 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 region. Developed through the months-long Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) process, the plan reflects feedback from community members and local stakeholders, combined with

Coldwell Banker Caine welcomed Shelice Jenkins as a Realtor® in its Greenville office. A Greenville native, Jenkins brings experience spanning entrepreneurship, nonprofit leadership, operations and family support to her work with clients. After spending more than a decade living in Georgia, Jenkins returned home to Greenville with firsthand perspective on relocation and the many personal and practical considerations that come with a move. Having watched the Upstate grow and e

The Lecture Series brings together respected historians to speak on key topics that helped shaped Greenville. Each event is held on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Downtown Presbyterian, 435 W. Washington Street. Cost is $15 for non-Society members. Free for Society members.

GREENVILLE, SC-- Bella, a moving story about enduring friendship and hope amid a world of chaos, will be screened Sunday, August 30, at 4 p.m. at Camelot Cinemas as part of the Greenville Jewish Film Festival’s Pop-Up Movie Series. The film follows Yaki, who discovers that his only inheritance is a prize show dove. When the dove slips away almost as soon as she arrives, Yaki persuades his childhood friend Bilal to join him on a road trip across Israel and Palestine to bring h

Based in North Carolina, this education company for creatives is owned by Bonnie Christine, a designer and educator. Bonnie hosts the world’s leading class in surface pattern design, and has taught thousands of students across the globe. Now, Bonnie is sharing her knowledge with a new online course, Artisan Educator, so that any creative can do what she did: teach their craft and increase their revenue. The 17th Annual Indie Craft Parade presented by Bonnie Christine’s Artisa

GREENVILLE, SC – One of the Southeast’s premier property management companies is now in charge of The Courts at Maverick Yards. NHE, Inc., will handle day-to-day operations such as marketing vacancies, screening tenants, collecting rent, handling maintenance and repairs. Located just a few blocks from the Mauldin City Center, the Courts at Maverick Yards includes 42, three-bedroom townhomes each with a two-vehicle garage. The Courts at Maverick Yards offers a lifestyle that p

SENECA, SC-- BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) has appointed Mike Estadt as site director of its Seneca, SC, production site. Estadt brings more than 20 years of operations and manufacturing leadership experience across a variety of industrial sectors. In his role, Estadt is responsible for leading operations at the Seneca facility and supporting the site's continued focus on safety, reliability, operational excellence and community engagement. Most rece

35% of Greenville County households, more than 81,000 in all, did not earn enough in 2024 to afford basic necessities like housing, childcare, food, transportation, health care and a cellphone plan.

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 project will add approximately 30 workstations and collaborative space, creating room for future staff while enhancing how GMC’s Greenville team works together. The new space will also feature updated conference rooms, an enhanced in

GREENVILlE SC – The Greenville Housing Fund has added Jason Hill as its Vice President of Finance & Operations, where he will lead the organization's financial management, operational strategy, and administrative functions. Prior to joining the Greenville Housing Fund, Hill served as Financial Controller at OneSpartanburg, Inc., where he oversaw financial operations for the region's chamber of commerce, economic development organization, tourism division, and affiliated found

GREENVILLE, SC – As part of the continued efforts to create more affordable housing inside city limits, a host of community leaders gathered this morning for the Southernside West groundbreaking. Plans call for a 54-unit senior community to serve income eligible residents at 846 West Washington Street, the heart of Greenville’s historic Southernside neighborhood. The four-story development is geared for residents aged 55 and older, offering a mix of affordability levels servi

GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville County Historical Society recently added four board members to help strengthen the organization’s preservation and education efforts. New board members are Tevin Smith, Lib Ramos, Murphy Armstrong and Fiona Buchanan. Since 2023, Buchanan has served as the Deputy City Clerk for Greenville where she assists in the curation of the City’s archives. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Western Carolina University. A returning board member having la

Wyche announced that Justice Kaye Hearn has been elected to the American Law Institute (ALI). Membership in the ALI is a singular professional distinction reserved for leading judges, lawyers, and legal scholars from across the United States and around the world. Election to ALI is by confidential nomination and reflects professional excellence, high character, and a demonstrated commitment to improving the law. Members are selected based on their ability to contribute meani