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Herlong Sotheby’s International Realty honors top Associates
GREENVILLE, S.C.— Herlong Sotheby’s International Realty recently honored its Associates and staff for amazing work in the past year. F. Reid Hipp Award (Company MVP ): Michael McGreevey F. Reid Hipp Award (Greenville office MVP): Jeff Merritt and Matt Crider F. Reid Hipp Award (MVP Clemson Office): Amy Hammond and Shelby Lamon Top Associates by side/units and by volume (Greenville office): Grace Loveless and Jessica Kilcoyne Top Associates by side/units (Clemson office): A
2 days ago


Insurance Source honored
Independent insurance brokerage The Insurance Source has been honored by BusinessRate as the Best of Greer Award Winner in the Health Insurance Agency category.
4 days ago


BASF hosts Congresswoman Biggs
BASF’s Seneca site recently welcomed Congresswoman Sheri Biggs, who represents South Carolina’s third Congressional District and is currently serving her first term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Feb 27


Schedule announced and tickets on sale for 2026 Reedy Reels Film Festival
GREENVILLE, S.C. – The 2026 Reedy Reels Film Festival will bring 85 films to the South Carolina Children’s Theatre during the last week of March. Tickets start at $10 for single film sessions and go through $135 or weekend passes. Tickets and the entire weekend schedule can be found here. Highlights of the three-day festival include: Opening night gala starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 27. The first film block on Friday night includes short films and animation. Saturday’s
Feb 17


Chasing Jesse Jackson
Complete PR's John Boyanoski recounts a story from 2000 where he hung out with Jesse Jackson on his birthday.
Feb 17


NHE takes over management of two Spartanburg apartment communities
SPARTANBURG, SC -- NHE, Inc, -- one of the premier property management companies in the Southeast, is now in charge of two more communities in Spartanburg. NHE has recently signed separate agreements to manage the 200-unit Reserve at Hillcrest , 2096 E. Main Street, and 173 apartments at Converse Mill Loft, 4147 E. Main Street, Ext. Re-Imagine Converse Mill LLC, who owns Converse Mill Lofts, features studio, one, and two-bedroom loft apartments in the historic mill. The Reser
Feb 9


OJRSA Repeals Water Quality Advisory for Martin Creek
The Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority (OJRSA) has repealed the water quality advisory issued on February 1, 2026, for Martin Creek in Oconee Count
Feb 9


Charles & Associates acquires Brooks Electric, LLC
Charles & Associates, one of the region’s most trusted providers of home repair and remodeling services, has acquired Brooks Electric LLC, a respected electrical services company known for quality workmanship and dependable service.
Jan 26


Greenville Housing Fund Appoints Deborah McKetty as Interim CEO
The Greenville Housing Fund (GHF) has appointed Deborah McKetty as Interim Chief Executive Officer, marking the return of the visionary leader who helped create the organization nearly two decades ago.
Jan 7


How Film Appreciation Strengthens a Community’s Cultural Tapestry: Reflections from a Decade of Reedy Reels
For the past 10 years, the Reedy Reels Film Festival has championed a simple yet powerful belief: when a community embraces film, it enriches its cultural identity in ways few other art forms can match.
Jan 2


Wagner Wealth earns Greenville’s Best distinction
GREENVILLE, SC – For the third year in a row, readers of the Post and Courier have named Wagner Wealth Management Greenville’s Best Financial Planner in the Post and Courier Greenville’s Readers’ Choice contest. For almost two decades, Wagner Wealth Management has specialized in customizing financial strategies for high-net-worth individuals and companies. By working closely together, they help their clients meet their personal and professional goals. More than 10,000 people
Dec 16, 2025


GHF CEO leaving for national job
Bryan Brown, the founding CEO of the Greenville Housing Fund, will be leaving the agency at the end of the month to take a post with NeighborWorks America.
Dec 16, 2025


Weekend passes for 2026 Reedy Reels Film Festival on sale now
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Do you have plans for the weekend of March 27th, 2026? Now you do. Weekend passes are now on sale for the Reedy Reels Film Festival, the Upstate’s largest Film Festival taking place March 27th-29th in downtown Greenville. An all-access weekend pass grants fans entry to all film blocks, education panels and parties. The pass will also provide attendees with reserved seating on Saturday and Sunday as well as 20% off merchandise and concessions. From now unt
Dec 12, 2025


Big News with GHF
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Housing Fund announced key targets for making living in Greenville more affordable in 2026. During its annual meeting held at the Southern First Bank headquarters, GHF staff laid out major goals for 2026 while accentuating some of its wins in 2025. Some major goals for 2026 include: launch the Strategic Planning process for the 2026–2029 cycle, setting a strong foundation for its work in the years ahead; enhancing resident services in meaningfu
Dec 11, 2025


Herlong Sotheby’s International Realty shines huge light on the Upstate with CNE
GREENVILLE, SC -- About 250 Sotheby’s International Realty agents from more than 40 affiliates across the country plus the Grand Caymans saw the best the Upstate has to offer during the inaugural Carolinas Networking Event.
Nov 13, 2025


Soapstone Endowment reaches goal
PICKENS COUNTY, SC -- The Soapstone Preservation Endowment has completed its three-year campaign to create a $1 million endowment safeguarding one of South Carolina’s most powerful stories of faith, freedom, and perseverance. “With lots of help and God’s blessing, we did it,” said Carlton Owen, Chairman of the Soapstone Preservation Endowment, after a board meeting Tuesday afternoon. Established in 2022, the Endowment ensures the long-term protection of the Liberia Communit
Oct 21, 2025


Hog and Barrel Festival returns this weekend
The 2025 Hog & Barrel Festival kicks off on Friday, October 24 at 7 p.m. with Taste of the Barrel, an elegant five-course bourbon dinner led by Chef Dayna Lee-Márquez of Comal 864, a 2023 James Beard Award semifinalist and Food Network’s Beat Bobby Flay alum. Each course is expertly paired with handcrafted cocktails by Graham Stockley of Escorpión.
Oct 20, 2025


acac donates $19,230 to Humane Society
Every year, acac Fitness & Wellness centers designate a month to host a 30 Days for $30 campaign, where 100 percent of all 30-day passes are donated to a local charity. This year, the three acac sites in the Upstate raised $19,230 for the Greenville Humane Society.
Oct 14, 2025


Sleep in Heavenly Peace thanks BASF ECMS for community impact
Two Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) with BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) have been honored by Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a nonprofit dedicated to building and delivering beds to children in need.
Oct 8, 2025


Hollingworth Funds kicks off 25 year with banging website
GREENVILLE,SC – From reshaping the I-85 corridor through its real estate to spearheading the next generation of affordable housing and...
Oct 7, 2025
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