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Longtime executive and CEO since 2018, Greg Force will step down on June 30. (Photo/Tindall Corp.)
May 8, 2024

CEO of Spartanburg-headquartered precast concrete company to step down

After six years as its chief executive, a 36-year veteran of Tindall’s leadership teams will give up the top post on …

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will host 20 public open house meetings across the state to provide an update on the state’s efforts to support the electric vehicle industry and ecosystem as it kicks off the SC+EV Initiative. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
May 8, 2024

EV manufacturer enters South Carolina market with $12M facility

The company is relocating manufacturing operations from Florida and Wisconsin due to supply chain issues.

Technology developed by Oncoblaze is designed to deliver therapy precisely to cancer cells that remain after surgery. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
May 7, 2024

SCRA accepts new members and awards grants to companies around South Carolina

The South Carolina Research Authority welcomes new members and puts funding behind some of the life science efforts of others …

Rui Silva and Deanna Snow opened Driftwood in West Greenville in April. (Photo/Driftwood)
May 7, 2024

Restaurant, bar opens in former Growler Haus space in West Greenville

The owners worked in the restaurant industry in Massachusetts and California prior to landing in Greenville.

Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, has announced the appointment of Chris Zych as chief financial officer and executive vice president. (Photo/Southern First Bank)
May 6, 2024

Greenville-based bank names new chief financial officer, executive VP

The new hire most recently served in an executive role at another Greenville bank.

Jeff Sandeen, Balfour Betty's new president of the Carolinas, will provide strategic, operational oversight, build on Balfour Beatty’s commitment to meeting the expanding needs of clients and partners in high-growth markets. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
May 6, 2024

National construction firm names president of Carolinas operations

The new hire will provide strategic, operational oversight, build on the company's commitment to...

Economists’ dire warning of a recession last year proved completely off base as firms continued to hire workers and consumers continued to spend, but perhaps the economy is finally beginning to cool. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
May 6, 2024

Reports show early signs of an economic slowdown

It wasn’t the employment report, but the purchasing managers index for the service sector plummeting in April that …

Staff members and their families celebrate the opening of the first official office for R&R Resolute Staffing Firm on Old Buncombe Road in Greenville. (Photo/R&R Resolute Staffing Firm)
May 3, 2024

Firm specializing in placing women in manufacturing jobs opens Greenville office

The company founder said she opened the office to serve industrial clients but also welcomes …

Longtime 7News TV personality Jack Roper announced he will retire effective May 31. (Photo/7News)
May 3, 2024

Longtime Upstate TV personality to retire after 39-year career

The 'Your Carolina' and 'Kidsizzle' host also appeared on the 'Hee-Haw' and played banjo with the Smothers Brothers.

A York County woman faces 14 charges related to South Carolina taxes. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
May 2, 2024

Company secretary/treasurer charged with 14 violations of South Carolina tax laws

Revenue Department warrants allege that more than $1 million of employee wages went unreported …

Alfa Laval’s state-of-the-art facility at Atlas at Inland Port Greer, which measures more than 25,000 square feet, is situated within the newly constructed Class A, multi-tenant industrial park, a joint venture of Warhaft Group and Atlas Capital Group. (Photo/Atlas at Inland Ports Greer)
May 2, 2024

Global products solutions manufacturer to open Greer facility

The relocation comes as a strategic move driven by the expansion of the company’s research and development department.

Cherokee County has received a Federal Lands Access Program grant that will provide significant funding to plan and design approximately 26 miles of trail associated with the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail corridor and Carolina Thread Trail. (Photo/Paul R. LeFrancois)
May 1, 2024

Funding boost spurs planning, design of 26-mile trail in Cherokee County

The trail is associated with the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail corridor and Carolina Thread Trail.