Greenville, SC Business News
BUSINESS NEWS
Record-Breaking Luxury Home Sale in Lake Keowee
News Summary A stunning luxury home at 473 Peninsula Ridge in The Reserve at Lake Keowee sold for a record $10.099 million, marking the highest residential sale in the Upstate....
New Pizza Restaurant and Miniature Golf Course in Greenville
News Summary Greenville is set to welcome a new pizza restaurant and a 36-hole miniature golf course at Taylor’s Station, with a $6 million investment. Entrepreneur Chad Choquette leads the...
Major Renovation Planned for City Tavern in Downtown Greenville
News Summary City Tavern, a favorite local hangout in downtown Greenville, will undergo a significant renovation starting March 18, 2025. With a new look and expanded menu, the bar will...
Local Schools in Carolinas and Virginia Awarded Education Grants
News Summary Twelve public schools in the Carolinas and Virginia are celebrating after receiving $45,000 in education grants from the Truliant Foundation. The grants, aimed at supporting transformational education for...
New Townhome Developments Planned in Greenville County
News Summary Greenville County developers are unveiling plans for two new townhome developments in Berea and Taylors, totaling nearly 120 units. The Berea project includes 100 townhomes at a prime...
Leo’s Pizza Opens in Greenville’s The Commons Food Hall
News Summary Leo’s Pizza has officially opened its doors at The Commons Food Hall in Greenville on March 19, 2025. Under the culinary direction of Chef Michael Ross, the restaurant...
Major Upgrades Coming to Bon Secours St. Francis Health System in Greenville
News Summary Bon Secours St. Francis Health System is launching a major construction project in Greenville, SC, aimed at enhancing its sterile processing facilities. While some procedures may be postponed...
Centre Stage Expands with New Performing Arts Facility in Greenville
News Summary Greenville’s beloved theatre company, Centre Stage, is expanding with a new facility named The James and Beverley Whitten Centre for the Performing Arts, located at 1309 Laurens Road....
Lightbridge Academy to Open in Greenville
News Summary Greenville welcomes Lightbridge Academy, its first franchise location in South Carolina, breaking ground on March 10, 2023, and set to open in early 2026. Local franchisees Lauren and...
FINANCE
Major Renovation Planned for City Tavern in Downtown Greenville
News Summary City Tavern, a favorite local hangout in downtown Greenville, will undergo a significant renovation starting March 18, 2025. With a new look and expanded menu, the bar will...
Stokes & Company CPAs Welcomes New Administrative Assistant
News Summary Greenville’s Stokes & Company CPAs is excited to announce the addition of Eve Huffman as an experienced Administrative Assistant. With over 25 years of administrative experience, Eve joins...
Greenville to Launch New Design Center on Main Street
News Summary Greenville’s City Council has approved a new design center at 15 S. Main Street, transforming the former Wachovia building into a hub for urban planners. This initiative will...
Greenville City Council Approves Transformational Plans
News Summary The Greenville City Council has approved plans to relocate the planning department to Main Street, transforming a former bank into a modern design center. This move aims to...
Self-Help Credit Union Expands Its Footprint in Charleston
News Summary Self-Help Credit Union has officially entered the Charleston market, bringing affordable financial solutions and community support. Rebecca Walker, the new Charleston area regional manager, aims to enhance local...
Leadership Changes at InvestiNet: Amy Nodine Appointed CCO
News Summary InvestiNet has announced the promotion of Amy Nodine to Chief Compliance Officer, effective January 30, 2025. With over 25 years of experience in financial services and compliance, Nodine...
ScanSource Reports Strong Earnings Despite Stormy Weather
News Summary ScanSource Inc. has announced impressive fiscal second-quarter earnings, reporting $17.1 million in net income and $747.5 million in revenue. Despite the gloomy weather forecast for Greenville, the company’s...
World Acceptance Corporation Reports Strong Q3 Earnings in Greenville
News Summary World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD), based in Greenville, South Carolina, has announced remarkable financial results for the third quarter of 2025. The company achieved profits of $13.4 million and...
Lima One Capital Appoints Dave Hughes as Senior Director
News Summary Lima One Capital has appointed Dave Hughes as its new Senior Director of Core Servicing. Bringing over 20 years of experience, Hughes aims to enhance servicing operations and...
CONSTRUCTION
New Townhome Developments Planned in Greenville County
News Summary Greenville County developers are unveiling plans for two new townhome developments in Berea and Taylors, totaling nearly 120 units. The Berea project includes 100 townhomes at a prime...
Major Upgrades Coming to Bon Secours St. Francis Health System in Greenville
News Summary Bon Secours St. Francis Health System is launching a major construction project in Greenville, SC, aimed at enhancing its sterile processing facilities. While some procedures may be postponed...
Centre Stage Expands with New Performing Arts Facility in Greenville
News Summary Greenville’s beloved theatre company, Centre Stage, is expanding with a new facility named The James and Beverley Whitten Centre for the Performing Arts, located at 1309 Laurens Road....
Lightbridge Academy to Open in Greenville
News Summary Greenville welcomes Lightbridge Academy, its first franchise location in South Carolina, breaking ground on March 10, 2023, and set to open in early 2026. Local franchisees Lauren and...
Gateway Tower Construction to Transform Greenville’s Skyline
News Summary Greenville, SC, is set to initiate the construction of the Gateway Tower this summer, a 29-story building promising 342 apartments and vibrant community spaces. Located at the intersection...
Greenville County Launches New Solar Farm Project
News Summary Greenville County has approved a $50 million solar farm project set to generate 44 megawatts of electricity, enough to power 7,000 homes. The project will occupy 400 acres...
Starbucks to Open New Drive-Thru in Greenville
News Summary Coffee lovers in Greenville have exciting news as a new Starbucks location is planned to open with a drive-thru at 3227 Augusta Street by late 2024. Designed by...
Greenville to Launch New Design Center on Main Street
News Summary Greenville’s City Council has approved a new design center at 15 S. Main Street, transforming the former Wachovia building into a hub for urban planners. This initiative will...
New 175-Unit Apartment Complex Planned for Greenville’s West End
News Summary The Meridian Group has unveiled plans to construct a 175-unit apartment complex at 2 Oneal St in Greenville’s West End. Designed to enhance urban living, the eight-story building...
MARKETING
Kat Shafer Named President of EP+Co
News Summary Greenville’s marketing scene is abuzz as Kat Shafer is appointed president of EP+Co. With a unique background in athletics and a two-decade career within the agency, she is...
Kat Shafer Leads EP+Co into a New Era in Greenville
News Summary Kat Shafer has been appointed as the new president of EP+Co, transitioning from New York back to Greenville. With a strong background in marketing and leadership, she aims...
REAL ESTATE
Record-Breaking Luxury Home Sale in Lake Keowee
News Summary A stunning luxury home at 473 Peninsula Ridge in The Reserve at Lake Keowee sold for a record $10.099 million, marking the highest residential sale in the Upstate....
New Townhome Developments Planned in Greenville County
News Summary Greenville County developers are unveiling plans for two new townhome developments in Berea and Taylors, totaling nearly 120 units. The Berea project includes 100 townhomes at a prime...
Gateway Tower Construction to Transform Greenville’s Skyline
News Summary Greenville, SC, is set to initiate the construction of the Gateway Tower this summer, a 29-story building promising 342 apartments and vibrant community spaces. Located at the intersection...
Leadership Transition at Realty ONE Group Freedom in Greenville
News Summary Realty ONE Group Freedom in Upstate South Carolina is undergoing a significant transition as Darlene and Brian Elmer take the helm, following Mike Schnezler’s departure from leadership. This...
Historic Greystone Estate in Greenville Listed for $4.8 Million
News Summary The Greystone estate, a magnificent Colonial Revival home in Greenville, has been listed for $4.8 million. Built from the remnants of the Old Records building in the 1920s,...
Record-Breaking Home at Lake Keowee Goes Under Contract
News Summary A stunning home valued at $11.5 million has found a buyer in less than a week at Lake Keowee, highlighting the booming luxury real estate market in the...
New 175-Unit Apartment Complex Planned for Greenville’s West End
News Summary The Meridian Group has unveiled plans to construct a 175-unit apartment complex at 2 Oneal St in Greenville’s West End. Designed to enhance urban living, the eight-story building...
Christy Henderson Transitions from Meteorology to Real Estate
News Summary Christy Henderson, the beloved meteorologist in Greenville, South Carolina, has announced her departure from broadcasting after 21 years. Transitioning to a full-time Realtor Associate at Herlong Sotheby’s International...
Greenville Introduces Parkway East Affordable Housing Community
News Summary Greenville has welcomed Parkway East, a new affordable housing community featuring 34 apartments tailored for local workers. With proximity to downtown and essential services, it aims to support...
