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Creative Industries

Jan 14, 2022

Richland Library welcomes new artist in residence

A board-certified art therapist is Richland Library’s new artist in residence. Created in 2015, the program aims to connect local artists, entrepreneurs and writers with the community. The newest artist in residence is

Jan 11, 2022

HBO picks up Charleston author’s debut novel for new series

Except for her husband, very few people in Stacy Willingham's circle knew how hard she was working these past few years to become a novelist.

Jan 10, 2022

Airport accepting submissions for 2022 art program

Columbia Metropolitan Airport is accepting submissions for its 2022 Art in the Airport program, which will showcase the work of four local artists. Submissions, which much include five representative images, will be accepted until

Jan 7, 2022

Greenville entrepreneur featured on 60 Minutes

CBS's 60 Minutes producers reached out to the Southeastern Finalist for Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year in November to hear how his small business has been able to navigate an ever more demanding labor market. The interview will

Dec 22, 2021

Downtown Spartanburg venue adds Reidville Road location

A Moore restaurant that grew out of Spartanburg’s peach industry will establish new roots — but not too far away from its downtown home. The new Tiger River Plaza venue will be 5,000 square feet with 120 seats

Dec 9, 2021

Upstate Weekend: Fluor Field hosts Kringle Holiday Village

Fluor Field will transform into a European-style Christmas village this weekend in benefit of local charities. The festival will include artisan and food vendors, a beer garden with traditional holiday drinks, visits with Santa and

Nov 19, 2021

Another writer who wore the ring

Though well known for his fiction set in the Charleston area, Citadel graduate Pat Conroy wasn't the only writer to wear the ring.

Nov 5, 2021

Marketing firm breaks ground in Greer

Marketing and branding company Katazoom’s goal is to help businesses get noticed through vehicle and architectural wraps, according to the firm. And now, the company, established in 2010, is on the move itself, according to owner.

Nov 5, 2021

Finalists named for annual Ten at the Top grants

Ten at the Top will host its 11th Celebrating Successes Event Nov. 17 at the Greenville Convention Center to recognize organizations and individuals invested in bolstering the Upstate business community.

Oct 19, 2021

Booming festival raises hopes of beleaguered restaurant industry

As Fall for Greenville returned to the streets this year, some vendors reported the largest crowd they've ever seen. After two years of hospitality sector woes, the festival serves a barometer for industry survivors.

Oct 13, 2021

Three local ventures win inaugural GVL Starts pitch event

More than 25 Greenville entrepreneurs vied for a total of $15,000 in small business grants last week in a Shark Tank-style competition in the halls of the old Bank of America building.

Oct 4, 2021

Netflix creates $5.4M scholarship to honor Anderson native

Washington D.C.'s Howard University will offer a full four-year scholarship for students of the performing arts through Netflix's donation in honor of late Anderson native Chadwick Boseman.