Recent Articles from Staff Report
Upstate mayors to discuss leadership, community
Pique Young Professionals will host a virtual “Upstate Panel of Mayors” from 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesday. This free event is open to the public and will feature panelists from Travelers Rest, Greenwood and Anderson.
Unemployment falls to 5.1% in S.C. in March
The unemployment rate fell from 5.2% in February, with unemployment dropping in every S.C. county. Beginning this week, unemployment claimants will be required to complete two weekly work searches to remain eligible for benefits.
Hot Properties for April 19, 2021
Hot Properties highlights recently sold or leased commercial properties in the Charleston region. Send in your transactions using our online form. Eddie Hughes of Beach Commercial represented the buyer in […]
Yamaha Marine lends support to new S.C. Boating and Fishing Alliance
Global boat dealer and builder Yamaha Marine has teamed up with more than 30 South Carolina-based marine dealerships and boating and fishing tackle manufacturers to form the new S.C. Boating […]
Spartanburg Community College awarded NSF grant for data analytics
The National Science Foundation has awarded Spartanburg Community College $592,598 through an Advanced Technological Education Grant to create a data analytics technician program.
Upstate Weekend, April 15
Spartanburg kicks off ArtWalk Every third Thursday, The Spartanburg Art Museum places the spotlight on local artists from the ‘Burg with a free, self-guided ArtWalk tour complete with wine and cheese tastings.
New Realm Brewing expanding to Daniel Island
Daniel Island is getting a brewery. Atlanta-based New Realm Brewing is expanding into Berkeley County with an 11,000-square foot facility that includes an on-site brewery, restaurant, music venue and private event […]
Southern HVAC buys Five Star Plumbing, Heating and Cooling
Southern HVAC Corp. has purchased Five Star Plumbing, Heating and Cooling. Five Star provides heating, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical repair and replacement services to the Greenville and Spartanburg area.
BlueCross BlueShield gifts $3.7M grant to minority medical students
Minority medical students will have a chance to cash into a $45,000 annual scholarship at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville for the next 10 years thanks to a recent grant from The BlueCross BlueShield.
Initial unemployment claims top 5,000 in S.C.
The 5,045 claims filed for the week ending April 10 were the most in the state in five weeks. Richland County was one of two counties to see more than 400 claims with 409.
Traxler named DHEC’s director of public health
Dr. Brannon Traxler has served as interim director of public health for the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control since September 2020. The Greenville native is board-certified in general surgery.
IPS acquires 2 companies in Washington state
IPS, a Greenville-based company that specializes in service, repair and engineering for electric motors, generators and rotating equipment, has purchased Delta Electric Motors and Eastside Electric Motors in Washington State.




