BMW Pro-Am auction commences with $24,000 donation
In place of BMW Charity Pro-Am's Breakfast with Champions, the event's Tournament Week of Giving was kicked of today at 10 a.m. with an online auction and a $24,000 donation to the Meyer Center and Cancer Society of Greenville.
Last rollback of business restrictions expected soon
Following the release of AccelerateSC's final report, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette noted that the last business restrictions in deference to the coronavirus pandemic will be lifted soon, maybe even this week.
Anderson company pivots to face shields
Roylco in Anderson is the latest Upstate company to keep employees working by making personal protective equipment for the health care industry.
Prisma’s Ear-savers donor to make respirator components
Within two minutes of hearing Cody Reynold's request, Roger Klouda, president of MSI Mold Builders, realized, with the right mold and a $6,500 investment, churning out thousands of six-inch neck straps for Prisma Health would be a cinch.
Spartanburg task force unveils benchmark goals and reopening campaign
Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce’s recovery Bringing Back the Burg task force released benchmark goals and business reopening guidelines Thursday. It also unveiled a joint campaign with Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System.
Inman wastewater plant expands with USDA grant
The city of Inman will accept a $10.8 million loan and $2 million grant for wastewater plant expansion as the U.S. Department of Agriculture invests $281 million in water and wastewater infrastructure across the country.
Development underway for COVID-19 testing in the workplace
As industry begins to reopen across the state, life science companies turn their sights to expanding COVID-19 diagnostic and antibody testing options for the workplace.
Lander University responds to pandemic with health promotion degree, impact survey
Lander University will introduce a new Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Wellness next August to ready students for an expected spike in home health awareness needs following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Partnership creates food access map
Ten at the Top, United Way and Clemson University's College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences have launched a food access map including 400 providers across 10 counties.
Greenville Technical College plans return to face-to-face classes in the fall
Greenville Technical College administrators expect to welcome students back in the fall, some in person, others online.
Upstate Giving, May 18, 2020
Two anonymous donors funded the $200 registration fee for all 35 Greenville Technical College nursing graduates to take the licensing exam required to begin working as professionals.
AccelerateSC debates amusement parks, municipality funding
As AccelerateSC's 30-day cycle comes to a close, the task force continues to tackle issues ranging from reopened amusement parks to suspended business license penalties.