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This is a powerful new musical chronicling the fight for women's suffrage and the passage of the 19th Amendment. Presented through the Greenville County Schools All County Theatre Program, Greenville County was selected as one of only twelve educational programs nationwide to receive the inaugural SUFFS: The Young Are at the Gates Grant, providing a unique opportunity for students to bring this timely and inspiring story to local audiences. The production will be presented Ju

We’ve got new news for June! It’s officially summer, but our clients aren’t taking a break. See what they got up to this week: Read Herlong Sotheby’s International Realty has set a new Greenville City record with a $5 million deal. Find out all the information here. Lauren McGlamery has joined Affordable Upstate as its new Chief of Staff. Get to know Lauren. Jennifer Osgood, President of Wagner Wealth Management, has been named to SCBIZ’s Top 100 Women list. See her a

GREENVILLE,SC – Herlong Sotheby’s International Realty has set another Upstate real estate record. Joan Herlong, founder and CEO of Herlong Sotheby’s International Realty, represented the buyers in the $5 million closing of 22 Bennett Street. This broke the previous record for a single-family home sale inside City of Greenville limits of $4.5 million, which was also held by Herlong. Surrounded by majestic oaks, magnolias, and curated gardens, 22 Bennett offers extraordinary p

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Affordable Upstate, a real estate investment focused on workforce and affordable housing, has added Lauren McGlamery to the team as its Chief of Staff. McGlamery is a relationship-driven operations and engagement professional with more than 10 years of experience supporting leadership, managing cross-functional initiatives, and driving stakeholder engagement. She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of South Carolina in 2013 and a Bachelor of

GREENVILLE, SC – Jennifer Osgood, President of Wagner Wealth Management, has been named to SCBIZ’s Top 100 Women list. A Clemson graduate, Osgood began her career with Wagner Wealth in 2007 as a Wealth Advisor, and soon became Managing Partner and an equity owner. In 2023, she was named the firm’s President. In the community, Osgood has served in leadership roles with Upstate civic and non-profit organizations such as A Child’s Haven and the Greater Anderson Rotary Club. Sh

We’ve got new news for June! It’s officially summer, but our clients aren’t taking a break. See what they got up to this week: Read A new sign installed along Scenic Highway 11 in northern Pickens County is pointing drivers to a historic community in the Upstate. Read more about this here. NHE, Inc., one of the leading residential community management companies in the Southeast, took part in a job fair this week. Here’s the story. We caught this very informative and i

CHARLOTTE, NC – NHE, Inc., one of the leading residential community management companies in the Southeast, will be taking part in a job fair this week. The Greater Charlotte Apartment Association (GCAA) is hosting the event designed to make it easy to connect directly with employers such as NHE. Date: Friday, June 5 Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Location: Charlotte Career & Employment Center, 5301 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte, NC Who’s Attending: 10+ apartment communities and supplier

PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. — Comedian Bill Engvall made the phrase “Here’s Your Sign” famous as a punchline. But in Pickens County, a newly installed sign along Scenic Highway 11 carries a far more meaningful message. The new Wayfinder sign directs travelers to the Historic Liberia Community, a remarkable African American settlement founded by formerly enslaved people more than 160 years ago that still stands today as a testament to faith, perseverance, self-reliance, and communi

We get it — four-day work weeks can throw everyone off. Honestly, it might be tempting to skip straight back to the weekend and try again next week when the regular schedule returns. But before you do, take a look at these stories from the week! Read NHE, Inc., has promoted Joel Morrow to its Director of Affordable Property Management. Get to know Joel. The Greenville News featured this stellar listing from Herlong Sotheby's International Realty. Tony McDade, Chairman

GREENVILLE, SC – NHE, Inc., has promoted Joel Morrow to its Director of Affordable Property Management. A Clemson graduate, Morrow joined NHE in 2023 after holding roles of progressive responsibility with such Southeastern organizations as Coordinated Services Management, DGA Residential and Community Management Corporation. Those roles provided him with experience in property management, operations, strategic planning, compliance, and marketing of affordable housing, senior

Have a safe relaxing Memorial Day as we remember those who have served. Before you head into the long weekend, take a look at some of the stories we cooked up this week: Read A pilot program has been created by TGHA and First Steps to develop a training and support program to establish and sustain 10 homebased childcare providers with a priority given to communities that lack access to affordable, reliable and high-quality care. Read more. The new city budget included a

GHA and First Steps join up to create childcare program GREENVILLE, SC – A pilot program has been created to develop a training and support program to establish and sustain 10 homebased childcare providers with a priority given to communities that lack access to affordable, reliable and high-quality care. This project is a collaboration between The Greenville Housing Authority (TGHA), Greenville First Steps, SC Childcare Resource and Referral (CCRR), the Palmetto Shared Servi

GREENVILLE, S.C. Cosign, a third-party guarantor platform designed to help qualified renters get approved while protecting property owners, has officially launched in Greenville, addressing a persistent gap between renter demand and the outdated qualification standards blocking access. According to data from CoStar, Greenville's rental market has grown significantly in recent years, with the region undergoing a nearly two-thirds apartment inventory expansion since 2010. Vacan

May is flying by, but we’re making the most of this month. Scroll to see the stories we put out into the news world this week! Read The Home Builders Association of South Carolina has honored Chad Charles, the president of Charles & Association in Greenwood, with a Certified Master Builder designation. Read more. On Tuesday of this week, we celebrated the groundbreaking of The Alliance, a $38 million project that will consist of two, four-story buildings on 3.8 acres at

GREENVILLE, SC – Mimi Edwards, Chief Operating Officer for Wagner Wealth Management, has been named an SC Women in Business Award honoree. The SC Women in Business Awards are for female entrepreneurs, executives, employees and organizations they run and those who are making a difference. They are awarded by INTEGRATED MEDIA, which is the parent company of Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly, B2B: The Grand Strand, B2B PeeDee Business and Charleston Busines

GREER, S.C. – Shelby Abernathy Cruz has joined as a Customer Service Sales Specialist. Abernathy Cruz brings more than eight years of customer-focused experience to her role, including five years in management and a strong background in sales and relationship building. Prior to entering the insurance industry, she held leadership positions in retail management, where she developed expertise in client communication, problem solving, and team leadership. She is passionate abou

The Alliance, a $38 million project that will consist of two, four-story buildings on 3.8 acres at 1200 Laurens Road on the edge of the Nicholtown community.

The Home Builders Association of South Carolina has honored Chad Charles, the president of Charles & Associates, with a Certified Master Builder designation.

We know you’re busy, and you’re excited for the weekend, so we’re keeping the Buzz quick for you today. If you have a moment, take a look at what we cooked up this week! Read For the past 10 years, Publix Super Markets Charities has been a major supporter of Habitat Greenville donating both time, money and resources. This year, Habitat Greenville received $125,000 to support a home build in the Nicholtown community. Read more. This week, Mario Brown of Affordable Upstat

GREENVILLE, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has received its largest gift to date from Publix Super Markets Charities. For the past 10 years, Publix Super Markets Charities has been a major supporter of Habitat Greenville donating both time, money and resources throughout various special emphasis neighborhoods in Greenville County including builds in Greer, Simpsonville and Greenville. This year, Habitat Greenville received $125,000 to support a home build in