Here are the top 10 stories by pageviews on UpstateBusinessJournal.com in 2024.
Sierra announces grand opening of Greenville store
Sierra, a retail chain part of the TJ Maxx family of brands, celebrated its Greenville 21,348-square-foot store’s grand opening Sept. 28. The festivities at the 1117 Woodruff Road, Suite I location featured music from a local DJ, and a lucky ticket and Sierra branded giveaways.
Warehouse at Vaughn’s in Simpsonville changes owners, rebrands
Innovative Hospitality and Development has purchased Warehouse at Vaughn’s and plans improvements and a name change. Thomas Wirthlin opened the downtown Simpsonville food hall in November 2020.
Greenville’s Larkin’s restaurant group changes hands
Mark and Larkin Hammond started Larkin’s Restaurants in the late 1990s with Larkin’s on the Lake. Since then, the business has grown to three restaurants in Greenville: Larkin’s, Limoncello and Grill Marks, and a catering company, Larkin’s Catering & Events.
Greenville-Pickens Speedway redevelopment plan announced by RealtyLink
RealtyLink, a full-service real estate developer based in Greenville, announced June 12 development plans for Speedway Business & Technology Park, an industrial development that includes 115 acres behind the former Greenville-Pickens Speedway site. The project represents an initial investment of $100 million and its Phase I will comprise of more than 1 million square feet.
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Del Webb breaks ground on active adult community in Greenville
Del Webb Greenville announced Feb. 5 it broke ground on its first active adult, 55-plus community in the Upstate.
“The groundbreaking ceremony marks the commencement of a community that will define the expectations of 55-plus living in the Upstate,” said Chad Plunkett, Greenville division president for PulteGroup, the company under which Del Webb is a brand.
Provided by Butler Tavern.
New tavern opens at Saluda River bend on Greenville-Pickens line
There are few ways to improve a float down the Saluda River on a breezy summer day – except, maybe, grabbing a burger and a cocktail afterward. Butler Tavern opened along the river July 26.
Greenville’s tallest building revives Daniel name amid $4M renovation
A 25-story office building in downtown Greenville will soon get an old name and a new look. Currently called the Landmark building, the office tower located at 301 N. Main St. will be rebranded back to its original name – the Daniel Building.
Hollywood hot chicken restaurant to open on Woodruff Road in Greenville
Last week, word of Nic & Norman’s hit Greenville by way of Augusta Street. It seems the city may be getting a double dose of Hollywood soon with the arrival of a Dave’s Hot Chicken in Greenville on Woodruff Road.
The Matador to open in Greenville’s West End
Greenville’s West End will see a new Mexican food restaurant and bar in the coming months. The Matador will be located in the former Husk location at 722 S. Main St.
Longtime Laurens Road restaurant Bee Bee’s closes
Bee Bee’s Drive Thru, a Laurens Road staple, has permanently closed. The restaurant had a decades-long tenure in the Greenville space and was known for its burgers, hot dogs and laid-back atmosphere.
