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Projects include facility and land acquisitions to build a new fire station in the Groce Meadow Road area, a public safety police and fire training facility on Hood Road, and a new 500+ spot parking garage on Depot Street. The fourth project is a $60 million 150,000-square-foot sports and events center on a 25-acre campus.
Mar 12, 2024

$60M sports facility proposed for Greer as part of $100M investment plan

The city of Greer announced the fourth of four potential projects totaling a $100-million investment over the ...

As the former community development director for the city of Abbeville, Walker brings a track record of success in business recruitment and retention. (Photo/Blissful Photography)
Mar 11, 2024

A View From The C-Suite: Austin Walker

As the former community development director for the city of Abbeville ...

The South Carolina Department of Transportation has announced the next phase of its $2B infrastructure project. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Feb 27, 2024

Next phases of South Carolina’s $2B infrastructure project announced

The South Carolina Department of Transportation announced the next phases of construction on one of the largest infrastructure projects in the state’s history.

Feb 23, 2024

Abbeville County taps familiar face to lead economic development

The new director is very familiar with the community, after leading …

Feb 6, 2024

National Guard, Reserve Annual Employer Recognition Luncheon in Greenville

National Guard, Reserve Annual Employer Luncheon in Greenville WHAT: The annual South Carolina Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (SCESGR) Upstate Employer Recognition Ceremony/Luncheon WHO: Host: Chair of SCESGR, Ms. Jennifer Harding. Guest Speaker: Brig. Gen. Richard Wholey Awardees: Pro Patria Award: BDV Solutions, Gre[...]

Jan 25, 2024

STATE OF THE STATE: Governor vows to fight unions to the ‘gates of hell’

Governor vows to keep economy humming by investing in education, infrastruscture, and fighting ...

Dec 28, 2023

Employment and unemployment numbers grow in South Carolina

Both employment and unemployment climbed in South Carolina according to the Department of Employment and Workforce. More people in the state started looking for work but the number of workers also grew by …

Dec 18, 2023

Work begins on ‘transformational’ project in downtown Greenville

City and state elected officials broke ground on a plan designed to create a safer walking and biking environment between downtown Greenville and the city’s cultural amenities — including museums, theaters and the main library …

Dec 13, 2023

Kinetic Derby Day featuring iMAGINE: West Columbia’s Ultimate Celebration of Racing, Creativity, and STEAM

West Columbia, SC – The City of West Columbia is gearing up for Kinetic Derby Day featuring iMAGINE on April 20, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The Kinetic Sculpture Parade leads the way, followed by soapbox and obstacle course racing. State Street transforms into the iMAGINE STEAM Festival, fostering creativity. The day incl[...]

Sep 7, 2023

Greenville poetry project supports public transportation

There is poetry behind a Greenlink project designed to impact lives through access to reliable transportation.

Aug 30, 2023

Mayor: Greenville conference center should be where people want to go downtown

A new conference center in downtown Greenville makes the most sense in terms of economic development for the area, and it’s where attendees want to be, according to the mayor. Greenville Mayor Knox White discussed the possibilit

Aug 30, 2023

Greenville Area Development Corp. CEO to step down

After a 38-year economic development career producing thousands of new jobs and billions of dollars in investment, Greenville Area Development Corp. President and CEO Mark Farris today announced his retirement.