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SCRA is administering a new funding initiative to support rural health technology startups in South Carolina. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
May 28, 2026

SCRA launches rural health tech startup funding

SCRA is offering funding for tech startups developing rural health care solutions focused on chronic disease prevention and access.

Publix will anchor a redevelopment of Powdersville Plaza, adding a new 48,000-square-foot store and upgrades to the Anderson County shopping center. (Photo/Ross Norton)
May 28, 2026

Powdersville Plaza renovations advance in Anderson County

Aston is renovating Powdersville Plaza in Anderson County with façade upgrades, site improvements and a future Publix opening in 2027.

Kevin Guskiewicz, the next president of Clemson University, will occupy an office behind the windows of Sikes Hall. (Photo/Ross Norton)
May 27, 2026

Clemson University chooses its next president

Clemson University named Kevin Guskiewicz as its next president following a national search led by the Board of Trustees.

Catherine Harris has been named South Carolina’s new deputy state veterinarian by Clemson Livestock Poultry Health. (Photo/Clemson University)
May 27, 2026

Clemson names new South Carolina deputy veterinarian

Clemson Livestock Poultry Health named Catherine Harris as South Carolina’s new deputy state veterinarian.

Stephen Foulger, the Gregg-Graniteville Endowed Chair and Professor at Clemson University, served as corresponding author on a paper that described a new polymer that could play a key role in helping computers think more like brains. (Photo/Clemson University)
May 26, 2026

Clemson researchers develop biodegradable AI material

Clemson researchers developed a biodegradable polymer for memristors that could power energy-efficient AI computing systems.

City leaders, development partners and residents took part in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Greenville Summit rehabilitation project in downtown Greenville. (Photo/City of Greenville)
May 22, 2026

Greenville Summit $10M rehab preserves affordable senior housing

Greenville Summit in downtown Greenville will undergo a rehabilitation to preserve affordable senior housing through 2046.

ReCraft Creative Reuse Center received a Greenville Women Giving grant to help expand access to affordable creative materials through a second location in Greer. (Photo/ReCraft Creative Reuse Center)
May 21, 2026

Greenville Women Giving awards $525K in grants

Greenville Women Giving awarded more than $525,000 in grants to seven Greenville County nonprofits supporting health, education and arts.

Small business owners can reduce taxes while building long-term financial security. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
May 20, 2026

Small Business Retirement Plans: saving for later is good for now

Small business retirement plans can help owners reduce taxes, build long-term wealth and strengthen financial security for retirement.

The Alliance, a $38 million mixed-use development planned for Laurens Road, will bring 100 affordable housing units and ground-floor commercial space to Greenville’s Nicholtown community. (Rendering/McMillan Pazdan Smith)
May 20, 2026

Affordable housing project breaks ground in Greenville

The Alliance affordable housing project in Greenville will bring 100 income-restricted apartments to Laurens Road by 2027.

Construction is underway on Venture on the Trail, a 222-unit apartment community along the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail in Greenville. (Rendering/13th Floor Investments)
May 19, 2026

With $47M financing, company launches construction project along Swamp Rabbit Trail

13th Floor Investments has started construction on a 222-unit apartment community near the Swamp Rabbit Trail in Greenville.

Jaime Raul Zepeda of Best Companies Group says companies adopting AI too quickly without investing in people and training risk long-term setbacks. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
May 19, 2026

AI workforce cuts may not improve business returns

New Gartner data suggest AI-driven workforce cuts are not delivering stronger returns as companies rethink automation and staffing.

Furman University President Elizabeth Davis announced she will step down after the 2026-27 academic year following 12 years leading the Greenville-based liberal arts institution. (Photo/Furman University)
May 18, 2026

Furman President Elizabeth Davis to step down in 2027

Furman University President Elizabeth Davis announced the 2026-27 academic year will be her last after leading the school since 2014.