World Food Programme executive to speak at packaging summit
Clemson University alumnus and executive director of the Nobel Prize-winning United Nations World Food Programme David Beasley will give a keynote presentation at Clemson's first virtual Food, Packaging and Sustainability Summit.
Purcell Tire and Rubber Company joins Michelin service network
Purcell Tire and Rubber Company, the largest retreader for off-road tires in North America, will be joining forces with Michelin North America’s Commercial Service Network and Michelin Retread Technologies.
Stimulus bill to launch second wave of PPP
As 2020 comes to a close, a $900 billion relief bill passed by U.S. Congress Monday night is set to launch a second round of Paycheck Protection Program funding and aid to industries most impacted by COVID-19.
Spinx raises $325,250 for the American Cancer Society
As part of The Spinx Co.'s 12th annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, the Greenville-based convenience retail chain raised $325,250 across 84 stores this fall.
Study: Greenville a boomtown for gig delivery economy
The COVID-19 pandemic may have wreaked havoc on some staples of the gig economy like Uber and Lyft, but Grubhub and DoorDash have become pillars of the brave new socially-distanced world – especially in Greenville, according to one stu
Report: S.C. highways most deadly in the nation
As highways run black with vehicles returning home from Thanksgiving holidays, a report from the Reason Foundation reminds drivers to take it easy: South Carolina highways have the highest overall fatality rate in the nation.
GSP opens new building for fire and rescue service
A new $9 million facility was officially opened this week at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. The new building serves the airport’s fire department and is the headquarters for emergency response operations.
Proterra sponsors free transportation on election day
Greenlink is partnering with Proterra, the Greenville-based battery-electric bus manufacturer and innovator in heavy-duty electric transportation, to offer fare-free day on Tuesday, election day.
Greenville innovation named Fast Company’s 2020 World Changing Ideas Finalist
A Greenville company has been recognized for solving something wicked.
Southeastern Freight Lines opens new service center
A trucking company specializing in in less-than-truckload transportation services and last-mile service has opened a new center in Piedmont with room to grow its 230-person workforce. It’s the center’s fifth expansion in 55 years.
Duke Energy helps fund EV charging infrastructure
Two of Duke Energy’s electric transportation infrastructure pilot programs were recently greenlighted by the state’s public service commission and are set to launch in 2021.
Southwest Airlines offers nonstop flights from GSP to Houston
Southwest Airlines passengers can now fly a straight shot from the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport to Houston’s William P. Hobby International Airport. The service will take off on Nov. 5 of this year and will opera