This blog is neither late nor early. It is sort of just where it needs to because it is about the demolition of The Greenville News’ building. Old-time staffers, myself included, got to tour the offices at 305 South Main a few weeks back, just before they locked the doors for good. I could have…
GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Whole Foods, and the City of Greenville are partnering to celebrate Earth Day in a daylong event that offers the entire family opportunities to reduce, reuse and recycle. The celebration will take place on Saturday, April 22 at Whole Foods on Woodruff Road, and kicks off at…
Pepsi: For those who think young. This was the soda brand’s slogan from 1961-1964, and was apparently the feeling they were trying to bring back with their latest ad, which is a kumbaya take on the modern protest. Only, based on the backlash from, well, everyone, the brand wasn’t actually thinking at all. If you’re…
There is an old axiom about any news is good news if it gets attention. As a public relations agency, there is some truth to that and some untruths. Or alternative facts if you will. Just look at the last few days right here in the Upstate for some stories that tested the boundaries of…
GREENVILLE, S.C. – On Thursday, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County raised the walls on the 2017 Faith Build home, celebrating a longstanding partnership with faith communities in the Golden Strip and surrounding areas. The home is being built for the Youngblood family. As a Habitat Greenville program participant, homeowner Nicole Youngblood will…
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Local entrepreneur Tammy Johnson announced today the official formation of High Spirits Hospitality the parent company to her four companies: Liquid Catering, The Old Cigar Warehouse, Bravo1 Protection and High Spirits Events. “This is an exciting new chapter in our history,” said Johnson, whose serves as the chief executive officer for High…
My first month as a Complete PR intern is coming to a close so with that, I’d like to share a few quick takeaways from my first few weeks spent in Greenville: The Hamilton soundtrack will make any commute feel shorter: Coming up to Greenville from Clemson during the week is an easy ride. But…
SPARTANBURG, S.C – From peaches and pumpkins, to strawberries and hayrides, visitors can enjoy farm-fresh products and plan family activities thanks to a new tour that highlights agricultural offerings throughout Spartanburg County. The Spartanburg Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has developed the latest in a series of self-guided tours, this one highlighting the abundant agricultural…
GREENVILLE, S.C. – BANDWAGON, a sports technology and ticketing company that is changing the face of the college gameday experience, has raised $310,000 in their latest round of funding, allowing the company to expand operations into all Power Five conferences for the 2017 college football season. The fundraising round was co-led by the Black…
SPARTANBURG, S.C – From Pink Anderson and the Marshall Tucker Band, to Marshall Chapman and the Sparkletones, music has been part of the cultural fabric of Spartanburg County. Now visitors can listen to and learn more about some of the area’s most famous native sons and daughters on the Spartanburg Music Trail. The Spartanburg Convention…