Spartanburg Archives

Economic Development

S.C. Ports Authority reports record volume for 2017 calendar year

The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) announced Thursday, Jan. 18, that its inland port in Spartanburg County completed a record 124,817 rail moves during the 2017 calendar year. That was…

Retail and Hospitality

Denny’s announces free Grand Slam giveaway through Jan. 31

Spartanburg-based Denny’s Corp. has announced it will give away free meals. The family-dining chain said it will treat customers who sign up for its new online and mobile ordering platform…

Education

USC Upstate program aims to bolster international opportunities for Upstate students

A new program led by the University of South Carolina Upstate will seek to enrich the educational experience for K-12 students in Spartanburg and Union Counties. USC Upstate officials and…

Events

Spartanburg’s 1831 Gala will return for third installment on Jan. 26

An annual event in Spartanburg that has raised $25,000 during the past two years to support homeless veterans and their families will return on Jan. 26. Spartanburg Young Professionals (SYP)…

Retail and Hospitality

Greenville’s The Flat restaurant expanding to downtown Spartanburg

Another new dining option is headed for downtown Spartanburg. Greenville restaurateurs Darren Sip and Nick Conte plan to open the second installment of the casual eatery The Flat by mid-2018…

Management

Carolina Alliance Bank names Swofford VP, mortgage lender of Spartanburg office

Carolina Alliance Bank announced Tuesday, Jan. 9, it hired David Swofford to serve as vice president and mortgage lender of its Spartanburg office. Swofford has more than 13 years of…

Real Estate

Planning underway for new 500-acre mixed-use community in southern Spartanburg

A global real estate and investment firm could bring hundreds of new homes and commercial growth to southern Spartanburg County. Walton South Carolina LLC, an affiliate of Canada-based Walton Group…

Retail and Hospitality

Study: Spartanburg’s brand awareness among travelers on the rise

A new study by Missouri-based H2R Market Research shows Spartanburg's favorability as a leisure destination among regional travelers continues to trend upwards.

Manufacturing

Spartanburg-based Milliken & Co. joins forces with Well Living Lab

For decades, Milliken & Co. has championed safety and wellness for its associates. On Tuesday, Nov. 28, the Spartanburg-based manufacturer announced it will take part in new research that could impact employees at workplaces across the globe.

Manufacturing

Spartanburg-based AFL expands global footprint via partnership in India

Spartanburg-based fiber optic solutions manufacturer AFL is expanding into India. AFL has partnered with the Bangalore-based start-up Citadel Intelligent Systems in the development of a 20,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in…