Spartanburg named one of country’s most affordable cities by GoodHire
Spartanburg has done it again. This time, Hub City has been named one of the country’s most affordable cities by GoodHire, a background-screening software company.
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Jobs, quality of life, natural resources fuel Upstate ‘best’ rankings, population growth
Jobs, natural resources and quality of life all contributed to the Upstate’s best places to live, work or retire rankings in 2021 and are reasons why the Upstate population is expected to grow by almost 400,000 by 2040, according to Ten at the Top.
Top 7 Livin’ Upstate stories of 2021
As 2021 nears its end, we looked back to see which stories got the most attention during the year. Your favorites crossed the Upstate from Spartanburg and Easley to Lake Hartwell and Sugar Tit, covering topics from best places to live to fishing and food.
Spartanburg is best place to live in South Carolina, says U.S. News
Spartanburg ranks No. 1 on U.S. News’ Best Places to Live in South Carolina in 2021-2022, followed by Myrtle Beach, Greenville, Charleston and Columbia.
The Beacon has been feeding people a-plenty for 75 years
From local food lovers to a former U.S. president, the Beacon Drive-In in Spartanburg has been feeding people a-plenty since 1946. The Beacon celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2021, but other than a move and three expansions, not a lot has changed at the local landmark.
Creativity during the coronavirus pandemic leads to ColorCapArt®
Dede Ward created ColorCapArt® during the pandemic to keep her artist’s imagination sharp and her creativity flowing.
Tim Holden has a heart for the homeless
Tim Holden of Holden’s Marine Center in Spartanburg is leading a community effort to help make Christmas brighter for homeless children and their families.
Guy Roofing sponsoring NASCAR’s Colby Howard of JD Motorsports
Spartanburg-based Guy Roofing Inc. has returned to NASCAR with primary sponsorship of JD Motorsports driver and Simpsonville native Colby Howard.
Communication and trust during times of chaos
There is much potential in communication – the potential for productivity or for misunderstanding. During times of chaos and uncertainty, it is even more essential that we begin our conversations with care and compassion.
