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

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).

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 200 years of Furman University will be the subject of the first event in the Greenville County Historical Society’s 2026-27 Lecture Series.

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.

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, S.C. — Wagner Wealth Management has been named the Best Investment Firm in the Upstate for the fourth consecutive year in The Greenville News' Best of the Upstate Official Community’s Choice awards. The annual Best of the Upstate awards recognize the region's top businesses, organizations, and professionals through a community-wide nomination and voting process. Since 2007, Wagner Wealth Management has provided customized wealth management, investment management,

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

The Greenville Symphony Orchestra has added nine new members to its Board of Directors and has named its officers for the 2026-27 season.

Stokes & Company CPAs is excited to announce that Jocie Tucker has joined the firm as an Accountant. A graduate of Western Carolina University Honors College, Tucker earned degrees in Accounting, Finance, Spanish, and Economics. She brings four years of experience in tax and accounting, specializing in trust and estate taxation. Tucker is passionate about helping people and building meaningful relationships while providing trusted financial guidance. Her commitment to serving

GREER, S.C. – The Insurance Source has taken home the Best Insurance Agency in the Best of South Carolina Awards. Being recognized in the 2026 Best of South Carolina Awards is a significant achievement as less than 10% of South Carolina businesses receive this annual prestigious accolade. The Best of South Carolina honor comes four months after The Insurance Source earned the Best of Greer Award Winner in the Health Insurance Agency category by BusinessRate. In addition, The

Homes of Hope has promoted Lloyd Jackson to Workforce Construction Manager for its Men’s Workforce Development program. Since joining Homes of Hope in September 2023 as Men’s Workforce Development Project Foreman, Jackson has demonstrated exceptional leadership, technical expertise, and an unwavering commitment to the organization’s mission. His promotion reflects both his dedication to developing the men in the program and his commitment to excellence in affordable housing c

The Greenville Arena District has selected Turner Construction as the construction manager for the Bon Secours Wellness Arena project to modernize the existing arena, add a new 6,500-seat outdoor amphitheater, and expand the surrounding entertainment district in the heart of downtown Greenville.

Trinity Partners has successfully finalized the lease extension of Key Input Solutions at one of their facilities in the Upstate region of South Carolina. The property, located at 535 John Ross Court in Pelzer, SC contains 10,000 square feet. Key Input Solutions develops microbial based technologies that are designed to perform crucial functions that replace chemicals whose excessive use has negative environmental impacts. Bruce Harper, SIOR, one of the founding partners of t

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., has once again earned distinguished recognition in the Chambers and Partners USA 2026 Guide, a testament to the firm’s commitment to legal excellence across South Carolina.