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Oxford Capital Partners plans to turn the existing shopping center at 505 N. Main St. into a high-quality commercial building called N. Main.
Plan to renovate 'Baby Bi-Lo' into N. Main approved: Greenville Design Review Board notes
Oxford Capital Partners plans to turn the existing shopping center at 505 N. Main St. into a high-quality commercial building called N. Main.
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October 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Big Dave's Cheesesteaks just broke ground on Woodruff Road. Kiera and Marc Brown, franchise owners of Columbia’s shop, are bringing their second SC location here and a special cheesesteak featuring pimento cheese tossed with buffalo chicken.
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Big Dave's Cheesesteak breaks ground on Woodruff Road location
For South Carolina, Big Dave's Cheesesteak has created a roll with pimento cheese tossed in buffalo chicken.
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August 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Travelers Taproom, a local pub located north of Cherrydale along Poinsett Highway, has closed.

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Travelers Taproom closed as of July 19
Travelers Taproom, a local pub located north of Cherrydale along Poinsett Highway, has closed.
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August 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Community amenities for LEO Jamestown include a resort-style pool, pool house, clubhouse, fitness center and outdoor green spaces.
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$78M, 296-home housing development completed in Greer
LEO Jamestown features 296 single-family homes with one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans and several other community amenities.
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August 4, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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A roughly 12,400-square-foot strip mall is planned for the Brushy Creek Road corridor on the west side of Greer, bringing with it retail, an upscale dog park and a food hall.
Food hall, dog park, retail planned for new Greer development
A roughly 12,400-square-foot strip mall called Urban Space Greer is planned for the Brushy Creek Road corridor on the west side of Greer.
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July 31, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Two proposed subdivisions return for review: Greenville County Planning Commission notes bit.ly/4l5wANC
July 30, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Just over three months into his tenure with the city, Tee Coker is drawing upon his experience in administration and planning to guide him.
Meet Tee Coker, Simpsonville’s new city administrator
Simpsonville City Administrator Tee Coker first came on board with the city in May to serve alongside now former City Administrator Dianna Gracely, who retired in June.
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July 31, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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A study is underway to determine the best route for the city’s portion of the Orange Line extension. City staff are working with Alta Planning + Design and AECOM to complete the feasibility study.
Route options for Swamp Rabbit Trail Orange Line unveiled at public meeting
Route options continue to be studied for the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail Orange Line extension through the North Main neighborhood.
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July 31, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Audrey Frey is the senior managing director and market leader for CBRE’s South Carolina business. She oversees business operations and drives growth across all advisory service lines in Charleston, Columbia and Greenville. upstatebusinessjournal.com/behind-the-b...
Behind the Brand: Q and A with Audrey Frey, market leader for CBRE South Carolina
Audrey Frey, CBRE’s South Carolina market leader, shares insights on regional commercial real estate trends.
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July 31, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Sola Salons is bringing 39 private, move-in-ready suites to the 300 E. McBee development this summer.
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Sola Salons to open at 300 E. McBee in downtown Greenville
Sola Salon will include 39 suites that can accommodate a range of beauty professionals including hairstylists.
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May 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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75 years strong. From a small Williamston supply shop to landmarks like Unity Park and the Honor Tower, Harper General Contractors builds more than structures — they build trust, support veterans and champion sustainability.
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Milestone: Since 1950 founding, Harper has grown into a construction powerhouse
Since 1950, Greenville-based Harper General Contractors has grown into one of the Southeast’s most consequential construction companies
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May 15, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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From its beginnings as a corporate flight department for a textile giant in 1950, Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems has grown into one of America’s leading MRO providers for both private and defense aviation.

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Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems flying high after 75 years
In 1950, Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems was simply “J.P. Stevens Aviation." Today, it's one of America’s premier aviation operators.
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May 15, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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When it opens in Spartanburg Community College's Spark Center, Xoted will focus on groundbreaking biotechnology practices and sustainable product development.
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Xoted Biotechnology Labs announces soft launch in Spartanburg County
Xoted is launching a state-of-the-art biotechnology lab in Spartanburg County, focusing on sustainable science.
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May 12, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Stir Greenville is bringing its famous craft cocktails, which start with a 300-pound block of ice, to McBee Avenue. Think seasonal dishes, a raw bar with oysters and 300-plus spirits.
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STIR Greenville to open in June on McBee Avenue
STIR Greenville opens June on E. McBee Ave, serving craft cocktails, seafood towers, and more in a 6,000-sq-ft space with patio and raw bar.
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May 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Happy employees are more productive, creative, and loyal. But real happiness at work doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built with intention.

Here are four principles to help make workplace happiness a core part of your culture.
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Tips for Noobs: Can’t we all just get along?
Creating a company with a great workplace culture and happy employees is not just a noble goal — it’s a strategic one.
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May 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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MetroConnects held a ribbon cutting to commemorate its groundbreaking on the renewal of Union Bleachery Mill Village’s sewer system.
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Sewer, water upgrades begin in former Union Bleachery Mill Village
The 240-acre Union Bleachery mill property is the future site of On The Trail GVL, a planned $2 billion mixed-use development.
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May 5, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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With the transaction, DartPoints acquired the underlying real estate in its Greenville; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Asheville, North Carolina data centers.
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NOVA Infrastructure purchases DartPoints property, including Greenville facility
With the transaction, DartPoints acquired the underlying real estate in its Greenville, Baton Rouge, and Asheville data centers.
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May 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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BMW Manufacturing celebrated the production of its seven millionth vehicle at Plant Spartanburg with a BMW ALPINA XB7, which will remain at the factory as part of the historic collection.
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BMW celebrates 7 million vehicles built in Upstate SC
The vehicle, a BMW ALPINA XB7, which will remain at the factory as part of the BMW historic collection, was painted ALPINA green metallic.
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May 1, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Atlanta Property Group plans to invest $100 million of committed equity into existing distribution properties in the Atlanta, Charlotte, Greenville, Savannah, Nashville, Raleigh and central Florida markets by the end of 2025.
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Atlanta Property Group purchases 173K-square-foot distribution building in Greenville
Purchased by Atlanta Proper Group, the property at 6 Shelter Drive features tilt wall construction and 32-foot clear heights.
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April 28, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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David Lominack is Commercial Market President of South Carolina for @tdbankus.bsky.social, where he is responsible for commercial banking throughout the state. Go #behindthebrand with Lominack as the bank celebrates 15 years in the Palmetto State.
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Q and A with David Lominack, SC Market President of TD Bank
Upstate Business Journal goes behind the brand with David Lominack, Commercial Market President of South Carolina for TD Bank.
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April 28, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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The restaurant boasts a scratch-made culinary menu and extensive agave spirits portfolio, with more than 150 options on its menu.

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The Matador to open May 5 in Greenville's West End
The Matador brings with it The Whiskey Hotel, an upstairs bar-ception concept unique to Greenville's West End.
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April 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Milo’s Tea Company opens Spartanburg County production facility bit.ly/42HL7rE
April 23, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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Mauldin City Council approved a zoning ordinance to allow religious institutions in residential districts to offer child care, preschool and after-school activities.
Mauldin advances ordinance to expand child care options: City Council notes
Mauldin City Council approved a zoning ordinance to allow religious institutions in residential districts to offer child care, preschool and after-school activities.
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April 22, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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NorthMark Strategies, an investment advisory firm, will invest $2.8 billion to convert the former Kohler manufacturing facility in Spartanburg County into a high-performance computing center.
Investment advisory firm plans $2.8B computing center in Spartanburg County
NorthMark Strategies will invest $2.8 billion to convert a former manufacturing facility in Spartanburg County into a high-performance computing center.
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April 22, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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Two commercial spaces in the @villagewgvl will soon undergo exterior renovations to make way for new restaurant and office tenants after the City of Greenville’s Design Review Board approved facade changes. ⁠⁠
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Facade improvements approved in Village of West Greenville: Design Review Board notes
Two commercial spaces in the Village of West Greenville will soon undergo exterior renovations to make way for new restaurant and office tenants.
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April 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM