Recent Articles from Krys Merryman
Downtown Greenville market, café closes after 3 years in business
A Charlotte-based fine foods store permanently closed its downtown Greenville doors abruptly over the holidays without much notice — other than a sign on the door.
SCbio names its first-ever marketing director
A former Nephron Pharmaceuticals communications professional takes the reins as first full-time marketing director to lead efforts to support the surging South Carolina life sciences industry.
Behind this women-led Greenville financial institution’s $400M impact
The institution is committed to creating a “brighter future” for financially underserved individuals and businesses in South Carolina by providing equitable financial products and services to build wealth.
Billion-dollar global company named latest tenant at Atlas Inland Port Greer
Atlas at Inland Port Greer continues to grow, this time attracting a billion-dollar company based in Stockholm. The company works in heat transfer, separation and fluid handling solutions for …
West Greenville taproom to close after 6 years in business
From 2012-17, the brand was launched in five locations. Apart from Anderson and Greenville, there were locations in Spartanburg, Fountain Inn and Greer — by 2024, there will be one location.
Work begins on ‘transformational’ project in downtown Greenville
City and state elected officials broke ground on a plan designed to create a safer walking and biking environment between downtown Greenville and the city’s cultural amenities — including museums, theaters and the main library …
Next steps, new tenants announced for $1B Greenville County Square project
A high-end steak restaurant will open its first restaurant in South Carolina, and a 23,000-square-foot sports bar and entertainment venue will be The Cordish Co.'s first in South Carolina.
130-year-old Easley general store to close its doors
Pie lovers will mourn the loss of a year-old version of a 130-year-old general store in Easley. The owner announced on social media that she will see the physical presence of her business through Christmas Eve before closing the wooden doors …
Upstate preservation organization to purchase YMCA-owned land in Simpsonville
The Upstate Preservation Trust plans to purchase approximately 52 acres of historic land in Simpsonville, part of a larger project the organization’s overall goal to restore and preserve the original plantation and surrounding green space ...
Greenville Chamber policy agenda focuses on business climate, includes unfinished priorities
The Greenville Chamber’s 2024 policy agenda focuses on improving the city’s business climate, increasing educational attainment of the community, and boosting economic development.
Here’s what opened in former Smiley’s location in downtown Greenville
A new restaurant and bar has taken up residence in the former home of Smiley’s Acoustic Café. Located at 111 Augusta St. in downtown Greenville, Coupe’s Corner will be open for lunch and dinner, offering full restaurant and bar menus on the West End. In the late 17th Century, coupe glass was born and was […]
Developer of $54M high rise requests Greenville County affordable housing tax abatements
The private equity and real estate developer of a multifamily project that will overlook Unity Park is seeking tax breaks from Greenville County, which will help offset the costs of the project in return for a percentage of affordable housing units.