Forestry generates $21B economic impact statewide

The forestry industry has a $21.2 billion impact of the state’s economy, according to a new report from the S.C. Forestry Commission. State Forester Scott Phillips on Thursday announced the economic impact of forestry in South Carolina, citing the agency's most recent Economic Impact Analysis for Planning study.

Women's leadership symposium set for Tuesday

The Athena Leadership Symposium takes place Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Greenville Convention Center. This program is inspired by recipients of the Athena Leadership Award presented at the Greenville Chamber’s annual meeting to women who have made significant contributions to Greenville in promoting community prosperity and quality of life.

Hotel Trundle owners' vision reaping awards

A boutique hotel in Columbia continues to reap awards and kudos after the owners transformed three unused storefronts into something fresh for the hospitality market in the Midlands.

Upstate giving

Shipbuilders tap Clemson University engineering pipeline

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is providing merit-based scholarships for Clemson University student veterans enrolled in degree programs in the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences with a commitment of $30,000. 

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