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30 Employment by Sector 31 South Carolinians’ Pay 31 Job Market 32 Upstate’s Largest Employers 33 A Part of the Global Economy 34 Award-winning Companies

6 Abbeville County 8 Anderson County 10 Cherokee County 12 Greenville County 14 Greenwood County 16 Laurens County 20 Oconee County 22 Pickens County 24 Spartanburg County 26 Union County

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the Cherokee built towns along the rivers among the rolling hills. French and British traders followed, and many battles were fought before the Upstate’s future as a part of the young American nation was settled.

elcome to our first issue of Upstate Living.

Ours is a region of beauty, history and innovation, and its appeal as a place to live just keeps growing.

Our area has been appreciated by its inhabitants since

For years, textile mills provided the livelihood for Upstate residents, but many of those are gone. They’ve been replaced by booming automotive, aerospace and high-tech industry. Biosciences, energy and advanced materials also flourish here. The area’s many universities and colleges add to the area’s vibrancy.

Our cities’ downtowns are grabbing attention with upscale appeal and urban vibe. Arts organizations fill the calendar with entertainment.

And when we want to get outdoors to enjoy nature, there’s no better place to be.

We are so fortunate to live here. We hope you enjoy this look at our beautiful Upstate.

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ow that you have decided to make the Upstate your new home, you’ll want to decide carefully where you want to live.

There are so many great choices.

You could live in a city: Greenville, Spartanburg or Anderson. Or you might choose one of the suburban areas near these metros. Maybe you fancy a small town, or a house in the country. Or perhaps you have set your sights on a home in the mountains or a house on a lake.

The good news is, whichever one of these choices you make, the Upstate can meet your needs. You really can’t go wrong with so many great possibilities.

In these pages, we tell you at length about each of these communities. We talk about each area’s unique features, the history, the neighborhoods and businesses, with a bit about the lifestyle you can expect. To help you visualize, we show you some photos of the area.

to heaven We come home to rushing rivers, mountain air.

And when you get ready to settle in, we provide a guide to finding out the details you need to know about utilities and government and such.

You are really going to like living here!

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LIVING IN THE UPSTATE // ABBEVILLE COUNTY

Lake Russell in Abbeville County

Abbeville County Sense of history, relaxed lifestyle, major job opportunities

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quiet, relaxed pace of life and job opportunities in major industries are some of the attractions of Abbeville County. Oh yes, and there are beautiful lakes to enjoy.

Abbeville is tucked next to Greenwood County and sits on the border with Georgia. Nearby is the Savannah River Basin, with Lakes Thurmond, Russell and Hartwell lying like a string of deep blue jewels.

Calhoun Falls State Park and Marina, Richard Russell Dam and Sumter National Forest all welcome visitors.

Towns in the county include Abbeville, Calhoun Falls, Donalds, Due West, Lowndesville and Ware Shoals.

Abbeville was settled in 1758 by a group of French Huguenots and was named for a town in northern France. The county is one of the oldest in the state, carved out of the old Ninety-Six District in 1785. The city of Abbeville was officially incorporated on Dec. 20, 1832.

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daughters is John C. Calhoun, born there in 1782. He served as congressman, senator, secretary of war, secretary of state and U.S. vice president under both John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson.

The county played a major role in the Confederacy. On what is now known as Secession Hill, the meeting that launched South Carolina’s secession from the union took place on Nov. 22, 1860.

A stately home in Abbeville, the BurtStark Mansion, was the site of the meeting where Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy, and his Cabinet decided in 1865 to end the war.

The Greek Revival style mansion, built in the 1830s, is filled with Southern antiques and open for tours. Other historic places to visit are Trinity Episcopal Church, founded in 1842, with a cemetery holding both Union and Confederate soldiers, and the 1888 McGowan-Barksdale-Bundy House, a three-level Queen Anne style house with servant cabins and

heritage garden.

Abbeville added another attraction in 2013: Caboose No. 5759. The caboose was given to the Abbeville County Historical Society by CSX Railroad and Franklin Pursley and sits at the society’s headquarters at the McGowan-Barksdale-Bundy

Getting Involved Abbeville County www.abbevillecountysc.com City of Abbeville www.abbevillecitysc.com Leisure www.ourupstatesc.info Choose Resources from the menu for information on Arts and Culture, Entertainment and Sports, History and Heritage, Parks and Recreation

ABBEVILLE COUNTY

POPULATION 2010

25,417

2014

25,215

Photos/Erskine College, Abbeville Development Services

2019 (est.)

House. The refurbished caboose began service in 1963 and Abbeville conductors and flagmen rode it between Atlanta and Hamlet from 1963 to 1967.

Folks enjoy prime entertainment at the Abbeville Opera House, the Official State Theatre of South Carolina. The opera house’s theater company presents two seasons a year and draws visitors from out of town as well as from the community.

Those who visit can stay in historic bed and breakfast inns.

Public school education is provided by the Abbeville County School District. Higher education is available at Erskine College, a four-year Christian liberal arts college in Due West, and Piedmont Technical College, which recently completed a new building at its Abbeville campus.

Abbeville is marketed for economic development as a safe rural county with strong work ethic and some of the lowest cost of doing business in the Southeast. The companies that have taken them up on that include Prysmian Power Cables and Systems, Sage Automotive Interiors, Flexible Technologies, Pro Towels and Burnstein von Seelen Precision Casting.

The area is also known for its forestry and beef cattle.

In October 2014, Abbeville County opened an industrial incubator to help create new business. The building has four bays, each 5,000 square feet, available for rent. The bays share a common area and fledgling companies renting them receive help with planning and getting started.

UPSTATE S.C.

24,937

26.2%

18.4%

≥ 19 years

≤ 65 years

69.20%

28.30%

1.00%

WHITE

BLACK

HISPANIC

TOP MANUFACTURING EMPLOYERS

No. employees

Prysmian Power Cables & Systems

Sage Automotive

Flexible Technologies

Burnstein von Seelen

Pro Towels

320

$35,528

Median Household Income

7.60%

Unemployment rate, February 2015

324 500 100 200

9,741

Total employed, February 2015

9,957

Total employed, February 2014

Sources: Upstate Alliance, SC Department of Employment and Workforce UPSTATE LIVING | 7

LIVING IN THE UPSTATE // ANDERSON COUNTY

Anderson County Courthouse

Anderson County Lakeside community runs on innovation, high-energy business

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nderson has always been ahead of the curve – and today it remains energized with outdoor adventures, a bustling business community and innovation.

Established in 1826 and named for the American Revolution’s Gen. Robert Anderson, Anderson County’s principal city was dubbed “The Electric City” in 1897. It was the first city in the U.S. to have a continuous supply of electricity. Anderson was home to engineer William Whitner, who developed a way to power textile mills with hydroelectricity conducted by wires.

One of Anderson County’s grand attractions is Lake Hartwell. Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the waters attract

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more than 10.6 million visitors annually.

Lake Hartwell encompasses nearly 56,000 acres of water with a shoreline of 962 miles.

The lake is dotted with boat landings, recreation areas, campgrounds and marinas. In addition to its recreational use, rowing teams from the Northeast and Midwest come to Anderson to train in the late winter.

Anglers from across the U.S. come to take part in fishing tournaments.

The lake has hosted the Bassmaster Classic — the “Super Bowl” of professional bass fishing tournaments — and is also home to events such as the Spring Fever Regatta, one of the country’s best-known twin-hull catamaran races.

In addition to fishing and sailing, An-

Getting Involved Anderson County www.andersoncountysc.org City of Anderson www.cityofandersonsc.com Volunteering www.cityofandersonsc.com/volunteering Leisure www.ourupstatesc.info Choose Resources from the menu for information on Arts and Culture, Entertainment and Sports, History and Heritage, Parks and Recreation.

ANDERSON COUNTY

Photos/Innovate Anderson

POPULATION 2010

187,126

2014

191,518

2019 (est.)

derson has hosted a number of sporting events, including youth basketball, baseball, softball and soccer tournaments. Clemson University’s T. Ed Garrison Arena, a 3,000-seat indoor show arena, attracts equine and livestock events almost every weekend.

From small private parties to concerts to the circus, the 3,000seat Civic Center of Anderson hosts a variety of events.

The annual Balloons Over Anderson is a three-day hot-air balloon festival at the 337-acre Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center. Held in the fall, the festival hosts more than 30 hot-air balloons, food vendors, a children’s play area, remote control airplane show and concerts.

In Anderson’s downtown, there’s a new kind of electricity as the city’s Central Business District has witnessed a revitalization with new retailers, office space and condominium development. The Calhoun and The Chiquola condominium projects have brought more people downtown to live, work and play. The Electric City Playhouse brings the best of community theater downtown.

On U.S. 29, Anderson is home to the South’s largest flea market. Since its inception in 1974, the Anderson Jockey Lot & Farmer’s Market has grown to 1,500 dealers and 65 acres, attracting 30,000-60,000 people each weekend.

Other towns and communities in Anderson County include Belton, Honea Path, Iva, Pelzer, West Pelzer, Starr, Williamston and Pendleton.

Anderson County is served by a wide range of health care professionals. AnMed Health, one of the largest and most technologically advanced health systems in the state, has been serving the Anderson community for over 100 years.

High-tech manufacturing and innovative research still have their mark in Anderson. More than 265 manufacturers, including 36 international companies, are located in Anderson County.

Companies such as Associated Fuel Pumps Systems Corp., Michelin NA, Orian Rugs and Sargent Metal Fabricators call Anderson home.

Since January 2009, Anderson County has announced total capital investments of $2.7 billion and new job projections of 3,367.

Clemson University’s Advanced Materials Center, an innovation campus and technology park in Anderson, works to make products better. The National Science Foundation, the Department of Defense and NASA have all recognized the center’s work .

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197,213

25.40%

16.70%

≥ 19 years

≤ 65 years

78.80%

16.90%

3.60%

WHITE

BLACK

HISPANIC

TOP MANUFACTURING EMPLOYERS

No. employees

Electrolux Home Products Inc.

Robert Bosch Corp.

Michelin North America Inc.

Glen Raven Custom Fabrics LLC

JPS Composite Materials Corp.

1900

$39,666

Median Household Income

6.10%

Unemployment rate, February 2015

1200 990 600 500

81,756

Total employed, February 2015

82,436

Total employed, February 2014

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LIVING IN THE UPSTATE // CHEROKEE COUNTY

Cherokee County

Peach trees in bloom in Cherokee County.

An area rich in history with small-town charm

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amed for the Cherokee Indians who first made it their home, Cherokee County is an area rich in history, with parks, historical attractions and other sites that date to before the Revolutionary War. Cherokee County was officially established in 1897. It is situated in a prime location off I-85 between Charlotte and Greenville in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

While the county’s deep roots in mining gave it the nickname the “Old Iron District,” today Cherokee County enjoys a thriving and diverse local economy with strong manufacturing and an abundance of natural resources. It’s also rich in farmland and agriculture, with peaches being

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the county’s major crop.

With a total population of 52,537, Cherokee County remains a close-knit community with small-town charm.

Gaffney, the county seat, is the location of The Peachoid, the iconic water tower constructed in the shape of a peach that can be viewed from I-85 and from S.C. 11 (the Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Byway). The tower is 135 feet high and holds one million gallons of water.

An annual peach festival, which has been held every July since 1977 in Gaffney, brings attention to the county’s major agricultural product. Thousands of visitors attend the three-day festival each year.

Cherokee County is home to numerous national parks, recreational facilities, festi-

Getting Involved Cherokee County www.cherokeecountysc.com City of Gaffney www.getintogaffney.com Volunteering www.uwpiedmont.org Leisure www.ourupstatesc.info Choose Resources from the menu for information on Arts and Culture, Entertainment and Sports, History and Heritage, Parks and Recreation

CHEROKEE COUNTY Photos/Tony Lavender, City of Gaffney

POPULATION 2010

55,342

2014

56,150

2019 (est.)

vals, art galleries and live theatre programs at the Gaffney Little Theatre. Historical points of interest dot the landscape.

The Gaffney Cabin is one attraction — the reconstructed and relocated home of Michael Gaffney, who came to the U.S. from Ireland and who is credited with establishing commerce in the area. The city is named for him, and the cabin is a gathering place for community celebrations.

The Gaffney Visitors Center and Art Gallery is housed within a 100-year-old building that was formerly the city’s U.S. Post Office Building and is another draw for history enthusiasts.

Cherokee County is the only county in the United States to have three national parks.

Cowpens National Battlefield, the location of a decisive Revolutionary War victory over the British, along with Kings Mountain National Military Park and the final portion of the 331mile Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, are all within Cherokee County. The parks host special events throughout the year, including re-enactments, battle anniversary commemorations, Independence Day celebrations and Living History Days.

Limestone College and Spartanburg Community College in Cherokee County turn out an educated workforce. Also provided is customized training for the county’s diversified industrial base. Manufacturing remains the top industry in Cherokee County, employing more than 6,425 residents.

Pro-business local governments and easy access to transportation routes such as the Port of Charleston and Norfolk Southern Railroad make Cherokee County attractive to businesses and large manufacturing companies. Cherokee County is within a 45-minute drive of Charlotte’s Douglas International Airport and the Greenville/Spartanburg International Airport.

The largest employers include NESTLE (prepared foods division), Milliken & Co., which produces fabric dyeing and finishing, The Timken Company, a bearing supplier, and Freightliner Custom Chassis.

The Cherokee County Development Board actively works to bring new jobs and investment to the area.

Cherokee County has a 125-bed hospital, Gaffney Medical Center, offering a host of medical services. The Gibbs Cancer Center, a multidisciplinary cancer center located in Spartanburg, has a location in Gaffney.

UPSTATE S.C.

57,043

26.0%

15.10%

≥ 19 years

≤ 65 years

74.40%

20.40%

4.20%

WHITE

BLACK

HISPANIC

TOP MANUFACTURING EMPLOYERS

No. employees

NESTLE USA-Prepared Food Division

Milliken & Co., Magnolia Finishing Plt.

The Timken Co.

Freightliner Custom Chassis

Hamrick Mills Inc.

1300

$33,607

Median Household Income

8.20%

Unemployment rate, February 2015

809 712 650 425

21,823

Total employed, February 2015

23,269

Total employed, February 2014

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LIVING IN THE UPSTATE // GREENVILLE COUNTY

Greenville County Rich in natural beauty, the arts and great opportunities

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ith a metro vibe without bigcity congestion, Greenville is turning heads as a great place to live and work.

The kudos come in from all over. Greenville was listed No. 6 on Forbes magazine’s Engineering Capitals in 2014 and was named a “Top 10 Tastiest Town in the South”

by Southern Living in 2013. It’s also high on the list of places to study, cycle, hike or retire.

With favorable tax rates and a welltrained local workforce, Greenville County is the choice for international companies such as Michelin, Samsung, Mitsubishi, AHOLD and Nutra for their North American operations. More than 50 Fortune 500 companies have located here.

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Quality of life is key. Greenville’s metro area is an example of the rebirth of a downtown central business district with a zoo, a minor league baseball team and Heritage Green. The Greenville County Museum of Art, the Upcountry History Museum, the Children’s Museum of the Upstate and the Bob Jones Gallery are all located on Heritage Green near downtown.

Falls Park on the Reedy River features a suspension bridge overlooking a series of waterfalls. Reedy River Falls have been a magnet for homes and business since European settlers first entered the land of the Cherokee more than two centuries ago.

Now the falls are helping make Greenville a great place to live and relax.

The Reedy River powered 18th cen-

Getting Involved Greenville County www.greenvillecounty.org City of Greenville www.greenvillesc.gov Volunteering www.handsongreenville.org Leisure www.ourupstatesc.info Choose Resources from the menu for information on Arts and Culture, Entertainment and Sports, History and Heritage, Parks and Recreation

GREENVILLE COUNTY

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POPULATION 2010

451,225

2014

475,408

2019 (est.)

tury mills and remained a source of energy for industrial sites through the 19th and 20th centuries. Their natural beauty was mostly hidden by factory walls and vines.

Today, the falls environs comprise the centerpiece of a vibrant entertainment and business district that attracts visitors from around the world. Like the rest of Greenville, the waterfall has shed its old identity as a place that supports cotton mills and taken on a new mantle as a great place to live, work and visit.

Greenville is renowned for its arts community. Overlooking the Reedy River Falls Park is the S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts. A block from the falls is the Peace Center, a complex of theaters and entertainment venues that host traveling stage shows, local musical performances and business meetings.

A few blocks away is the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, which attracts concerts by headliner entertainers and sports events including ice hockey. Several local theater companies have performance venues downtown.

Leave the downtown district, and Greenville features Victorian neighborhoods where historic homes are tenderly maintained and occupied by families who treasure their heritage.

One such community is the Hampton-Pinckney district, where railroad engineers and employees raised their families more than a century ago. Farther afield, communities and golf courses spread across the Blue Ridge escarpment, attracting golfing giants such as Gary Player to design courses.

Greenville is a major metropolitan area, nestled in rolling hills 1,000 feet above sea level. It is uniquely located to offer the best of the Blue Ridge Mountains within an easy drive and spectacular vistas from 3,000-foot elevations at Caesar’s Head. Numerous lakes, large and small, dot the landscape.

Greenville County has three state parks and more than 60 city and county parks. High-performing public schools and a stable housing market make it a good place for families.

First-class health care services are provided by Greenville Health System and the Bon Secours St. Francis Health System, at more than a dozen locations around the county.

Furman University, Clemson University, Greenville Technical College, Bob Jones University, North Greenville University and the University of South Carolina Upstate provide world-class education for youth and for mid-career professionals.

A “Greening of Greenville” movement, with a focus on alternative energy, positions the area as a living laboratory to test green technology.

UPSTATE S.C.

510,157

26.30%

14.10%

≥ 19 years

≤ 65 years

72.80%

18.00%

9.50%

WHITE

BLACK

HISPANIC

TOP MANUFACTURING EMPLOYERS

No. employees

Michelin North America Inc.

General Electric Co.

Sealed Air Corp. -Cryovac Division

Lockheed Martin

Drive Automotive Industries of America Inc.

4000

$45,818

Median Household Income

5.60%

Unemployment rate, February 2015

3350 1300 800 700

222,313

Total employed, February 2015

219,142

Total employed, February 2014

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LIVING IN THE UPSTATE // GREENWOOD COUNTY

Greenwood County

Fountain in downtown Greenwood.

A friendly small-town experience with big city amenities

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reenwood County, a scenic area at the base of the South Carolina foothills, is affectionately known for its lush, green landscapes that surround numerous lakes and rolling hills.

The county is a short drive from five different lakes and part of the state’s “Lakelands” region, which is gaining popularity for competitive and recreational fishing.

The most recognizable is Lake Greenwood – more than 11,000 acres of water along the borders of Greenwood, Laurens and Newberry counties. It offers largemouth bass and crappie fishing and has become a popular destination for boaters. A number of campgrounds and parks line the lake for swimming, biking, hiking

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and picnicking. The lake is undergoing a resurgence of sorts as it embarks on a Master Plan process outlining key elements for the future including recreation, tourism, development, and infrastructure. A new grass-roots organization, Connect Lake Greenwood, is planning family-friendly year-round events.

Greenwood County’s population and size lend it to offering a friendly, small-town experience with the amenities found in large cities. The city of Greenwood – the largest in the county – is the 17th largest in South Carolina.

Greenwood County’s central location in the lower Piedmont region and affordable land prices make it appealing. Greenwood is served by three major interstates and is

Getting Involved Greenwood County www.greenwoodsc.gov City of Greenwood www.cityofgreenwoodsc.com Volunteering www.greenwoodsc.gov and search for “volunteer” Leisure www.ourupstatesc.info Choose Resources from the menu for information on Arts and Culture, Entertainment and Sports, History and Heritage, Parks and Recreation.

GREENWOOD COUNTY Photos/Greenwood Tourism & Visitors Bureau

POPULATION 2010

69,661

2014

69,671

2019 (est.)

just hours away from both the mountains and the coast.

The county’s rich history in the manufacturing industry remains a vital economic force. The Fuji Photo Film plant is one of the largest, employing over 1,000 people. Health care is also a robust industry with the Self Regional Health Care hospital and the Greenwood Genetics Center, where physicians and scientists advance the field of medical genetics. More industry is landing Greenwood’s way, with recent announcements of a new Colgate Palmolive headquarters as well as Portucel, U.S.A., an industrial company that converts forest matter into wood pellets.

Lander University, a four-year, coeducational public university in the city of Greenwood, enrolls more than 3,000 students.

Piedmont Technical College in Greenwood opened in 1966 and enrolls more than 5,000 full-time students.

The South Carolina Festival of Flowers, held each June, is a favorite among visitors and locals with nearly 100,000 in attendance each year. Thirty-nine topiaries are displayed around the square in uptown Greenwood, based on Disney World’s “Festival of Flowers.” Music, entertainment and other special attractions make this festival the premiere tourist event in Greenwood. In addition, Greenwood hosts a BBQ and Blues Festival, the SC Festival of Discovery, each July. The award-winning festival features the SC State BBQ competition with over 100 teams competing from across the Southeast as well as free blues concerts in ten venues.

With well over 100 restaurants in the Greenwood area, an active community theater and several museums, there’s something for everyone.

Greenwood has seen growth from retirees. Wesley Commons Retirement Community, built in the 1970s, is a masterplanned, full-service continuing care retirement community on 130 wooded acres within the city limits. New communities attracting additional retirees around Lake Greenwood include Grand Harbor, Harborside, Palmetto Crossing, Stoney Point and Summerpointe.

Woven around area lakes are quality golf courses and a vibrant tennis community. Greenwood has hosted major tennis tournaments including the Atlantic Coast Conference championships and state league championships. Golfers can play on more than 15 golf courses, including a Davis Love III-designed course.

UPSTATE S.C.

69,719

26.10%

16.70%

≥ 19 years

≤ 65 years

62.20%

31.30%

6.20%

WHITE

BLACK

HISPANIC

TOP MANUFACTURING EMPLOYERS

No. employees

Fuji Photo Film Inc. 1100

Carolina Pride Foods Inc. 930

Covidien 920

Eaton Corp.

800

Capsugel - Division of Pfizer Inc. 680

$38,984

Median Household Income

7.30%

Unemployment rate, February 2015

29,460

Total employed, February 2015

28,246

Total employed, February 2014

Sources: Upstate Alliance, SC Department of Employment and Workforce UPSTATE LIVING | 15

LIVING IN THE UPSTATE // LAURENS COUNTY

Laurens County Rural community with growing industry

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nown for rolling countryside with a sense of history, Laurens County has made slow but steady progress into the 21st century.

The countryside is still rural. The Enoree River still flows freely where 200 American partisans forded the waters and defeated a force of British followers twice their number. In the Sumter National Forest, deer and other game abound.

Today Laurens County is a vibrant, growing region adding new and better paying jobs in warehouse/distribution, metal forging, ceramics and automotive16

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related industries while retaining the rural character that attracted settlers to the region more than two centuries ago.

Laurens County was carved out of the Old 96 District in 1785, and comprises 715 square miles that include the county seat of Laurens as well as the towns of Clinton, Cross Hill, Fountain Inn, Gray Court, Ware Shoals and Waterloo.

Laurens County and its county seat were named for Revolutionary War leader Henry Laurens. The area was settled primarily by Scotch-Irish and English immigrants in the mid 1700s, and during

Musgrove Mill State Park.

Getting Involved Laurens County www.laurenscountysc.org City of Laurens www.cityoflaurenssc.com City of Clinton www.cityofclintonsc.com Leisure www.ourupstatesc.info Choose Resources from the menu for information on Arts and Culture, Entertainment and Sports, History and Heritage, Parks and Recreation

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LIVING IN THE UPSTATE // LAURENS COUNTY

LAURENS COUNTY Photos/Laurens County Dev. Corp.

POPULATION 2010

66,537

2014

66,405

2019 (est.) the American Revolution many of its residents remained loyal to Great Britain. Several Revolutionary War battles were fought in the county, including the Battle of Musgrove Mill in 1780. Today, the Musgrove Mill battle site is a state park with educational exhibits about the role the battle played in the Revolution in what was then known as the Upcountry.

The local historic courthouse on the square was built in 1840 and enlarged in 1857. But many of the county’s most interesting buildings are its historic churches. Duncan Creek Presbyterian Church, organized in 1764, is the oldest church in Laurens County, and the adjacent cemetery contains the graves of Revolutionary War soldiers.

Andrew Johnson (1808-75), a native of North Carolina, worked as a tailor in the town of Laurens — then called Laurensville — for a brief time in the 1820s. Later he would be better known as president of the United States. Laurens County was also home to Ann Pamela Cunningham (1816-75), the leader of the movement to preserve Mount Vernon, and educator Wil Lou Gray (1883-1984).

Today, Laurens is home to more than 66,000 residents. The county is adding industries and jobs to replace now-closed textile mills and support a modern manufacturing and industrial workforce. New businesses are high tech, and some supply the BMW Manufacturing plant in Spartanburg County. According to the Laurens County Development Corp., the county’s top industries for employment are manufacturing, health care, retail and public administration.

The Laurens County Higher Education Center in Clinton is a 39,000-square-foot facility serving Piedmont Technical College students who live in Laurens County. It also hosts Laurens County Adult Education (Lifelong Learning).

Presbyterian College, in Clinton, is a Carnegie One Liberal Arts College affiliated with Presbyterian Church (USA). With about 1,300 students nestled in a town of 10,000 residents, Presbyterian College has achieved a reputation as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the nation. In addition to its undergraduate offerings, the college recently established the Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy in the historic heart of the former textile mill town.

Private and public lakes abound in Laurens County, including Lake Greenwood with more than 200 miles of shoreline, and Lake Rabon. The Enoree Ranger District of the Sumter National Forest provides a range of outdoor recreation activities, including hunting, fishing, hiking, camping and canoeing.

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UPSTATE S.C.

66,242

25.00%

16.70%

≥ 19 years

≤ 65 years

69.30%

25.80%

4.80%

WHITE

BLACK

HISPANIC

TOP MANUFACTURING EMPLOYERS

No. employees

Sterilite Corp.

470

Rich Products 460

Faurecia 408

Country Fresh 400

D&W Finepack 400

$37,592

Median Household Income

7.50%

Unemployment rate, February 2015

27,993

Total employed, February 2015

28,103

Total employed, February 2014

Sources: Upstate Alliance, SC Department of Employment and Workforce

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Hollingsworth Park reinvents a bygone era, creating an intimate community defined not merely by where—but also how—you want to live. Nestled within the City of Greenville, this new urban development offers a diversity of housing options at varying price points, from custom and estate homes to more modest single-family dwellings, townhomes and apartments.

Residents enjoy a 20-acre central park, shared common areas, pedestrian-friendly streetscapes and being close to everything.

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LIVING IN THE UPSTATE // OCONEE COUNTY

Oconee County

Lake Jocassee

Love of the outdoors can flourish here

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estled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Oconee County is known for its unparalleled natural beauty and some of the most beautiful lake and mountain vistas in North America.

Oconee appropriately takes its name from a Cherokee word meaning “land beside the water.” Activities are offered along its three major lakes, countless mountain trails and more than 20 public-access waterfalls. There are botanical gardens and nine signature golf courses nearby.

Situated in the far northwest corner of the state, Oconee County has grown steadily over the past decade. Many of its newest residents have come for the spectacular mountain living and the new communities springing up around the lakes.

Oconee County is home to families, retirees and seasonal residents who own lake houses in waterfront communities. It boasts an excellent county school system and Tri-County Technical College, along with Clemson University and Southern Wesleyan University just 15 minutes away.

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Affordable land prices and a low cost of living have attracted many manufacturing businesses. The Oconee Memorial Hospital in Seneca has invested in the latest technologies to care for its patients.

Seneca, the largest city in the county, sits at the south end of pristine Lake Keowee, one of the lakes managed by Duke Energy, which has a nuclear power station there.

The 18,500-acre lake anchors the historic town that offers shopping and entertainment along popular Ram Cat Alley.

Walhalla, the county seat, is rich in German heritage and small-town charm. Immigrants from northern Germany put down roots there in 1850, dubbing it the “Garden of the Gods.” That history is celebrated each year at the annual Oktoberfest weekend. North of Walhalla sit Issaqueena Falls and the Stumphouse Tunnel, each with miles of mountain views.

Oconee County is the largest appleproducing area in the state, and historic Westminster hosts a yearly apple festival that celebrates the beginning of the harvest.

Westminster is south of Walhalla and just 15

minutes away from the National Wild and Scenic Chattooga River with whitewater rafting and mountain views.

Oconee State Park, on 1,165 acres on Oconee Mountain, is a particular draw for hikers and campers. It offers boating, fishing, swimming, lodging, geocaching and more.

Getting Involved Oconee County www.oconeesc.com Seneca, Walhalla, Westminster www.oconeecountry.com Volunteering www.oconeeunitedway.org/volunteer Leisure www.ourupstatesc.info Choose Resources from the menu for information on Arts and Culture, Entertainment and Sports, History and Heritage, Parks and Recreation

OCONEE COUNTY

POPULATION 2010

UPSTATE S.C.

74,273

2014

22.60%

21.00%

≥ 19 years

≤ 65 years

76,029

2019 (est.)

78,298

87.00% WHITE

7.90%

5.20%

BLACK

HISPANIC

TOP MANUFACTURING EMPLOYERS No.employees Duke Energy 1500

BorgWarner 700

U.S. Engine Valve Corp.

647

Schneider Electric 600

Itron 550

$23,302

Median Household Income

6.50%

Unemployment rate, February 2015

32,252

Total employed, February 2015

29,272

Total employed, February 2014

Sources: Upstate Alliance, SC Department of Employment and Workforce UPSTATE LIVING | 21

LIVING IN THE UPSTATE // PICKENS COUNTY

Table Rock State Park.

Pickens County Home to Clemson University, mountain scenery and clear lakes

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South Carolina in the early 1800s. With a population of more than 119,000, Pickens County is one of the area’s fastest-growing counties.

Pickens County’s gem, Clemson University began as a small agricultural college in 1889 with an enrollment of just 446. Today, that small school of military cadets has become one of the country’s top public co-educational research universities with more than 20,000 students.

Fort Hill at the heart of campus was the home of the university’s founder, former ambassador Thomas Green Clemson. He inherited the home and land from his father-in-law, John C. Calhoun, one of South Carolina’s most famous politicians and vice president of the United States. The home is a museum today, open to the public. n erso And Clemson University has Photo by Hana Riley brought great recognition to the

ickens County may be best known as the home of Clemson University. But those who live there also know it as a place of glorious mountain scenery, clear lakes and rushing creeks.

Located in the northwest corner of the state, Pickens County is named for Gen. Andrew Pickens Jr., a Revolutionary War hero who served as governor of

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Getting Involved Pickens County www.co.pickens.sc.us Communities of Clemson, Easley, Pickens cityofclemson.org cityofeasley.com cityofpickens.com Volunteering www.uwpickens.org Leisure www.ourupstatesc.info Choose Resources from the menu for information on Arts and Culture, Entertainment and Sports, History and Heritage, Parks and Recreation.

PICKENS COUNTY

POPULATION 2010

119,224

Photo by Hana Riley Anderson

2014

120,811

2019 (est.)

region and serves as one of the county’s largest employers.

But just down the road are two additional institutions of higher learning: Southern Wesleyan University, a liberal arts Christian college serving about 2,400 graduate and undergraduate students; and Tri-County Technical College, one of the largest of the state’s technical colleges with more than 7,000 students.

Manufacturing, leisure and hospitality are the largest employers in the county, followed by retail trade, education and health services.

The county’s cities and towns include Clemson, Pickens (the county seat), Easley, Central, Six Mile, Liberty and Norris.

The crossroads community of Pumpkintown is a gateway to the mountains that brings out thousands each fall for the Pumpkintown Festival. Easley is the largest of the towns with more than 17,000 residents. Its beautiful, historic Main Street is home to varied businesses and serves as the backdrop to numerous community festivals and events. For more than a decade, Easley has hosted the Big League World Series, bringing in teams and fans from around the world. The Big League World Series is the 16- to 18-year-old division of Little League baseball.

Pickens County is called the gem of the foothills because of its proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains, its beauty and numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation. It spans 497 square miles and offers a plethora of water-based activities at Lake Hartwell, Lake Jocassee and Lake Keowee. Avid hikers also flock to the region to explore Table Rock State Park, which offers camping and fishing in two lakes. It also serves as the trailhead for the 80-mile long Foothills Trail.

Residents and visitors alike enjoy cultural attractions including the South Carolina Botanical Garden, the Campbell Museum of Natural History and the Bob Campbell Geology Museum, all at Clemson University; the Pickens County Museum and Hagood Mill historic site; the Central Railroad Museum; the Haygood-Mauldin House; and Ferne’s Doll and Miniature Museum.

The Brooks Center for the Performing Arts at Clemson University brings world-class musicians and performers, as well as student and faculty productions, to the community.

UPSTATE S.C.

122,243

25.10%

14.60%

≥ 19 years

≤ 65 years

87.50%

7.50%

3.60%

WHITE

BLACK

HISPANIC

TOP MANUFACTURING EMPLOYERS

No. employees

YH America, South Carolina LLC 619

St. Jude Medical 400

Milliken & Co. - Pendleton Finishing Plant 400

Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co. Inc. 390

Comatrol 335

$40,728

Median Household Income

6.20%

Unemployment rate, February 2015

51,891

Total employed, February 2015

54,824

Total employed, February 2014

Sources: Upstate Alliance, SC Department of Employment and Workforce UPSTATE LIVING | 23

LIVING IN THE UPSTATE // SPARTANBURG COUNTY

Spartanburg’s Morgan Square at twilight. (Photo/Larry Dent, Piedmont Photo & Video)

Spartanburg County

Vibrant high-tech industry alongside storied textile mills

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iving in Spartanburg means living in the midst of an economic boom with an international flavor. Long known as a player in textiles, Spartanburg has reimagined itself as a center for high-tech manufacturing and the arts.

Named after the Spartan regiment of the South Carolina Militia during the Revolutionary War, Spartanburg is a melting pot of old and new.

Both city and county are home to new industry, much of it owned by international concerns who bring jobs and culture, attracted by a strong workforce and a com-

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munity that is home to seven colleges. With over $4 billion in announced private sector capital investment in the past five years, Spartanburg has established a global brand for many of the companies that call it home.

In 2014 alone, $2.3 billion in investment and 2,100 new jobs were announced, led by the expansion of BMW Manufacturing and the commitment by Toray to build an aerospace-grade carbon fiber facility.

BMW now makes the X3, X4, X5, X6 and soon to be produced X7 in Spartanburg for the global market. When at full production, it will be BMW’s largest production facility.

Spartanburg is also home to Milliken & Co., one of the largest privately held textile and chemical manufacturers in the world. Based in Spartanburg since 1958, the company has facilities worldwide. Milliken has made good on its corporate motto, “Quality leadership through research,” with more than 2,000 U.S. patents and 5,000 worldwide.

No matter where you are in Spar-

tanburg County, you’ll encounter hospitality, but the person who greets you might have a German accent. Spartanburg has the highest per capita foreign investment in the country, with more than 110 interna-

Getting Involved Spartanburg County www.co.spartanburg.sc.us City of Spartanburg www.cityofspartanburg.org Volunteering www.spartanburg.com Find the Community Center and look for Volunteer Ops Leisure www.ourupstatesc.info Choose Resources from the menu for information on Arts and Culture, Entertainment and Sports, History and Heritage, Parks and Recreation.

SPARTANBURG COUNTY Photo/GreaterSpartanburg.com

POPULATION 2010

UPSTATE S.C.

284,307

2014

292,425

2019 (est.)

tional firms representing some 15 countries. Companies such as Denny’s Corp., Michelin NA Inc., Trelleborg Coated Systems US, AFL, Kobelco, Draexlmaier and adidas Group all call Spartanburg home.

Within the Central Business District, a new creative movement has risen. The Chapman Cultural Center is a three-building complex that opened on St. John Street in 2007. It houses the Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg, Ballet Spartanburg, Carolina Foothills Artisan Center, The Music Foundation of Spartanburg, Spartanburg Art Museum, Spartanburg County Historical Association, Spartanburg Little Theatre and Spartanburg Youth Theatre, The Spartanburg Repertory Company and the Spartanburg Science Center.

Several blocks down on Daniel Morgan Avenue is Hub-Bub, a gathering place for young artists, musicians, writers and actors.

Above The Showroom, Hub-Bub’s gallery and performance space, there are four artists in various disciplines who live for free and create as part of the Artists-in-Residence Program. A sister program, The Hub City Writers project, founded in 1995, has helped publish books by nearly 250 writers and offers writing workshops and a bookstore.

The Magnolia Street Train Depot, built in 1904, stands as a reminder of the city’s history as a center for transportation routes in the South. Spartanburg was once nicknamed the “Hub City.”

More than 10,000 students at seven colleges and universities fuel the creative energy in Spartanburg. Located downtown, Wofford College, founded in 1854, is a small liberal arts college. The campus serves as the Carolina Panthers’ training camp in July and August.

On the corner of East Main and North Pine streets sits Converse College, a liberal arts women’s college founded in 1889.

The University of South Carolina Upstate, located near Interstate 85 and S.C. 176, is the fastest growing university in South Carolina. The university opened a 60,000-square-foot business school in Spartanburg’s downtown in 2012.

Spartanburg is also home to Spartanburg Community College, Spartanburg Methodist College, Sherman College of Chiropractic and Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine.

The new $20 million Via College campus has kick-started the redevelopment of the Northside area and has helped Spartanburg be awarded the Purpose Built Communities designation.

303,156

26.20%

15.00%

≥ 19 years

≤ 65 years

71.50%

20.70%

6.90%

WHITE

BLACK

HISPANIC

TOP MANUFACTURING EMPLOYERS

No. employees

BMW Manufacturing Corp.

Michelin North America Inc.

Milliken & Co.

Cryovac Division - Sealed Air Corp.

Draexlmaier Automotive of America LLC

8000

$41,249

Median Household Income

6.50%

Unemployment rate, February 2015

3085 1300 1100 800

123,380

Total employed, February 2015

131,375

Total employed, February 2014

Sources: Upstate Alliance, SC Department of Employment and Workforce UPSTATE LIVING | 25

LIVING IN THE UPSTATE // UNION COUNTY

Union’s Carnegie Library.

Union County

Rich in history and recreational activities

U

nion County, a quaint rural area tucked between Spartanburg and Chester counties, has a rich and storied history. Enthusiasts can explore the county’s many historical sites, including battlefields and plantations, and hundreds of artifacts are

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on display at the Union County Museum.

Settlers first arrived in the area around 1749, long before the American Revolution. Union was one of the first settlements established, and it played a role in the Revolutionary War. Rose Hill Plantation State Park offers a nostalgic look at the antebellum South. Located just minutes from downtown Union, the park provides an array of activities on the grounds of the home of the former secessionist governor of South Carolina, Henry Gist. Built between 1828-1832, the plantation home has been beautifully restored, and visitors can enjoy tours of both the home and gar-

Getting Involved Union County www.countyofunion.org City of Union www.cityofunion.net Volunteering www.countyofunion.org and search “volunteer” Leisure www.ourupstatesc.info Choose Resources from the menu for information on Arts and Culture, Entertainment and Sports, History and Heritage, Parks and Recreation.

UNION COUNTY

POPULATION 2010

28,961

2014

28,408

Photos/Everett Leigh

2019 (est.)

dens. The park also offers picnic areas, as well as walking, bike, and nature trails.

For those who enjoy the outdoors, Union County offers considerable opportunities for hunting, fishing, boating, camping, or simply relaxing in nature. Picturesque Sumter National Forest encompasses nearly 55,000 acres in Union County. Almost three fourths of the county is located within the forest’s boundaries.

During turkey and deer season, thousands of hunters converge on Union County for some of the best hunting in the country.

Fishermen enjoy the county’s five lakes, teeming with bream, bass and catfish. Union County is also home to the Broad, Tyger, Pacolet and Enoree rivers.

The scenic Broad River flows through Union County and Upstate South Carolina, providing electricity and serving as a recreational source for those who enjoy canoe trips or just want to enjoy nature up close.

Several designated stretches along the Tyger and Enoree rivers provide extensive boating excursions for those who love the water and the beauty of nature.

Union County’s lifestyle offers a variety of leisure activities. Golf, tennis and youth sports are available. An active arts council features juried and local artists in exhibitions, regular theatrical performances and other events throughout the year.

The Union County Dragway is a thrilling attraction for both drivers and spectators, with car and dirt bike racing events held year-round.

With a population under 30,000, Union County has plenty of open space to go with its Southern charm and hospitality. To many, Union represents small-town America, where people still know who their neighbors are.

With just a few hours by car to Atlanta and only one hour away from Charlotte and the Spartanburg/Greenville area, the county lives up to its motto as “the center of everything.”

UPSTATE S.C.

27,696

23.70%

18.20%

≥ 19 years

≤ 65 years

66.30%

31.30%

1.10%

WHITE

BLACK

HISPANIC

TOP MANUFACTURING EMPLOYERS

No. employees

Michelin North America Inc.

General Electric Co.

Sealed Air Corp. -Cryovac Division

Lockheed Martin

Drive Automotive Industries of America Inc.

561

$31,840

Median Household Income

9.30%

Unemployment rate, February 2015

286 262 223 137

10,673

Total employed, February 2015

10,573

Total employed, February 2014

Sources: Upstate Alliance, SC Department of Employment and Workforce UPSTATE LIVING | 27

Working In Employment by sector, p. 30 /// How much do South Carolinians make? p. 31 Job market on upswing, p. 31 /// Upstate’s largest employers, p. 32 Global economy, p. 33 /// Award-winning companies, p. 34

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WORKING IN THE UPSTATE // DATA DRIVER

Upstate setting records for economic development

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and 3,401 in jobs announced. The numbers in just six months were more than the region saw in 2012 and 2013 combined, said John Lummus, president and CEO of the Upstate SC Alliance.

Leading the announcements was a planned expansion at BMW Manufacturing in Spartanburg County, with $1 billion in investment and 800 jobs. An international company new to the state, Toray Industries, announced a $1 billion investment in an advanced materials plant

orking in the Upstate means lots of choices for making a livelihood.

The area is especially strong in manufacturing, with more than 1,400 manufacturers making their home here. Target industries for the region are advanced materials, biosciences, automotive, energy and aerospace.

Last year was a record year for business recruitment and job growth, with a total of $3.6 billion in capital investment

with 500 jobs, also in Spartanburg County.

Some of these plans involve companies that support the Upstate’s booming automotive industry, but others do business in energy, textiles, insurance or construction.

The area has more than 150 automotive-related companies and the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research ( ICAR).

In these pages, we give you data about employment and economic development, for both the Upstate and South Carolina.

Clemson University’s ICAR building.

Employment by sector

Figures show number of jobs by sector as of May 2014, the latest data available, along with the percentage change from the previous year.

(+2.3%)

400,000

300,000

(-1.58%)

(+3.5%)

(+3.5%)

(+2.2%)

(+3.4%)

200,000 (-1.0%) (+2.8%) 100,000

CONSTRUCTION

MANUFACTURING

TRADE, TRANSPORTATION AND UTILITIES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

EDUCATION AND HEALTH

HOSPITALITY

GOVERNMENT SOURCE: S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce

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DATA DRIV ER

How much do South Carolinians make?

A breakdown of household income and benefits in South Carolina.

LESS THAN $24,999

$25,000-$49,999

$50,000-$74,999

$75,000-$99,999

$100,000-$199,999

MORE THAN $200,000

SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau

13.40%

2.60%

INCOME AND BENEFITS

18.20%

1,929,200 5.3% Total Nonfarm Employment

28.30% 11.10%

South Carolina’s job market on the upswing

unemployment rate

26.50%

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LARGESTEmployers EMPLOYERS Largest

www.GSABusiness.com

Ranked by No. of Employees in the Upstate Company State of South Carolina P.O. Box 12444 Columbia, SC 29211 Greenville Health System 701 Grove Road Greenville, SC 29605 Greenville County Schools 301 E. Camperdown Way Greenville, SC 29601 BMW Manufacturing Co. 1400 S.C. Highway 101 S. Greer, SC 29651 Michelin North America Inc. 1 Parkway S. Greenville, SC 29615 Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System 101 E. Wood St. Spartanburg, SC 29303 Bon Secours St. Francis Health System 1 St. Francis Drive Greenville, SC 29601 BI-LO LLC 208 BI-LO Blvd.

Greenville, SC 29607 Clemson University 201 Sikes Hall Clemson, SC 29634 AnMed Health 800 N. Fant St. Anderson, SC 29621 Duke Energy Corp.

40 W. Broad St., Suite 690 Greenville, SC 29601 GE Power & Water 300 Garlington Road Greenville, SC 29615 Milliken & Co. 920 Milliken Road Spartanburg, SC 29303 Human Technologies Inc. 105 N. Spring St., Suite 200 Greenville, SC 29601

Phone / Website

Top Local Official(s) / Year Founded

Purchasing Manager

803-734-2320 www.sc.gov

Nikki Haley 1788

Delbert Singleton

864-455-7000 www.ghs.org

Michael C. Riordan 1912

John Mateka

864-355-3100 www.greenville.k12.sc.us

W. Burke Royster 1951

Eston Skinner Jr.

864-802-6000 www.bmwusfactory.com

Manfred Erlacher 1994

Philip Heinrichsdorff

864-458-5000 www.michelinman.com

Pete Selleck 1898

864-560-6000 Bruce Holstien www.spartanburgregional.com 1921

Employees Local / Statewide / Worldwide 12,200 59,014 59,014 12,041 12,041 12,041 9,580 9,580 9,580 8,000 8,000 100,000

Description / Headquarters State government Columbia Not-for-profit health system including patient care, research and education Greenville Public school system Greenville Manufacturer of automobiles Munich, Germany Design and manufacturing of tires for vehicles, including airplanes, automobiles, bicycles, earth movers, farm equipment, heavy-duty trucks motorcycles Greenville

Norman King

6,735 8,900 122,000

Edgar Casner

5,700 5,700 5,700

Three hospitals and multiple facilities Spartanburg

864-255-1000 www.stfrancishealth.org

Mark S. Nantz, Dan Duggan, Ronnie Hyatt 1932

Debbie Ridgeway

5,047 5,047 5,047

Health care, hospital services, physician network, urgent and after-hours care Greenville

904-783-5000 www.bi-lo.com

Brian Carney, Bill Nasshan, Randall Onstead 1961

C&S Wholesale Grocers

Subsidiary of Bi-Lo Holdings, conventional US supermarket Jacksonville, Fla.

864-656-3975 www.clemson.edu

James P. Clement 1889

Michael J. Nebesky

864-512-1000 www.anmedhealth.org

William T. Manson III 1908

Ron Godwin

800-653-5307 www.duke-energy.com

Clark Gillespy 1904

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864-254-2192 www.gepower.com

Rick Stanley, Shane Long 1968

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864-503-1565 www.milliken.com

Joe Salley 1865

Tom Mathis

864-467-0330 www.htijobs.com

Herb Dew, John Knight, David Sewell 1999

Steven Sawyer, Katie Key

4,749 12,179 18,386 3,791 4,595 4,727 3,641 3,641 3,641 3,200 4,100 27,948 3,200 3,200 40,000 3,200 3,500 7,000 2,344 2,344 2,595

Fluor Corp.

100 Fluor Daniel Drive Greenville, SC 29607

864-281-4400 www.fluor.com

Annette Allen, Scott Ruby 1912

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2,260 2,772 40,000

School District of Pickens County 1348 Griffin Mill Road Easley, SC 29640

864-397-1000 www.pickens.k12.sc.us

Danny Merck 1964

Kate Wilson

2,200 2,200 2,200

Self Regional Healthcare 1325 Spring St. Greenwood, SC 29646

864-725-4111 www.selfregional.org

James A. Pfeiffer, William H. Keith 1951

Harold Price

2,146 2,146 2,146

864-433-2000 www.sealedair.com

Karl Deily 1955

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864-467-7150 www.greenvillecounty.org

Joseph Kernell 1786

G. Nadine Chasteen

864-260-5000 www.anderson5.net

Thomas Wilson 1952

Pamela Hassan

864-984-9844 www.agapesenior.com

Lynn Mims 1999

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1,500 2,400 -

Senior living facilities Columbia

864-596-2526 www.spartanburgcounty.org

Jeff Horton, Michael Brown, Katherine O'Neill 1785

Lisa Coleman

1,437 1,437 1,437

County government Spartanburg

Sealed Air Corporation 100 Rogers Bridge Road Duncan, SC 29334 Greenville County 301 University Ridge, Suite 2400 Greenville, SC 29601 Anderson County School District 5 400 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29622 Agape Senior - Laurens Assisted Living 420 West Farley Ave. Laurens, SC 29360 Spartanburg County 366 N. Church St. Spartanburg, SC 29304

View this list online at www.scbiznews.com/data. Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy, errors sometimes occur. Email additions or corrections to lists@scbiznews.com or go to www.tinyurl.com/joinourlists.

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2,000 2,000 25,000 1,914 1,914 1,914 1,775 1,775 1,775

Public university Clemson Not-for-profit health system Anderson Electric utility Charlotte Engineering and manufacturing of gas and wind turbines for power generation Schenectady, N.Y. Specialty chemicals, floor coverings, composites, performance materials Spartanburg Recruiting, staffing, HR consulting and outsourced manufacturing solutions Greenville Engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance services for the energy, chemical, government, industrial, infrastructure, mining and power sectors Irving, Texas K-12 school district Easley Health care, teaching hospital, family medicine residency program, physician network, home care, imaging, physical therapy, and health/ fitness Greenwood Manufacturer of materials and systems for protective presentation and fresh food packaging Elmwood Park, N.J. County government Greenville Pre-K-12 public education Anderson

Researched by GSA Business staff

DATA DRIV ER

Part of the global economy Figures show South Carolina exports to the rest of the world.

$26.1 billion Value of goods exported from S.C. MORE THAN HALF OF GOODS EXPORTED FROM SOUTH CAROLINA ORIGINATE IN THE UPSTATE

4%

INCREASE FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.

SOURCE: International Trade Administration

TOP COUNTRIES RECEIVING S.C. EXPORTS Saudi Arabia Brazil

TOP COUNTRIES SENDING IMPORTS TO S.C. France

United Arab Emirates

$577M

THE GREENVILLE METRO AREA RANKED AS THE 27TH LARGEST EXPORT MARKET IN THE U.S. BASED ON 2012 DATA.

$490M

Austria

Netherlands

$893M

$820M

$907M

$714M Japan

Italy

$728M

$1.1B

Canada

Austrailia

$3.96B

$779M

Germany

$7.0B

United Kingdom

$1.3B

United Kingdom

Japan

$1.4B

$1.8B

Mexico

Canada

Germany

$1.9B

$2.4B

$3.7B

China

$5.5B Mexico

China

$2.8B

$3.3B

TOP COMMODITIES EXPORTED

TOP COMMODITIES IMPORTED

Paper and paperboard, including waste 95,209

Auto parts

Wood pulp

46,798

Furniture 37,212

Logs and lumber

28,314

Auto and truck tires and tubes

33,393

Auto parts

23,379

Construction, building equipment

19,977

Fabrics, including raw cotton

15,546

Fabrics, including raw cotton

19,932

Poultry, chiefly fresh and frozen

12,905

Sheets, towels and blankets

19,224

Auto and truck tire and tubes

12,461

General cargo, misc.

12,338

Empty containers, drums, etc.

11,730

Synthetic resins, NSPF

11,566

PORT OF CHARLESTON 2012

75,234

Menswear 15,672 General cargo, misc.

Volume is measured in TEUs, which stands for 20-foot equivalent unit, or the measure of a standard container.

SOURCE: PIERS Trade Intelligence

12,599

Paper and paperboard, including waste 11,416 Straws, rattan and canning

11,303

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WORKING IN THE UPSTATE // BEST PLACES ROARING TWENTIES

WINNERS

Photo Kim Mc Manus

Best Places to Work in S.C.

Twenty Upstate companies were named Best Places to Work in South Carolina in 2014. The Best Places to Work program, sponsored in South Carolina by the S.C. Chamber of Commerce and SC Biz News, honors 50 companies. » Here are the winners from the Upstate, with their rankings within their size category: SMALL EMPLOYERS

(250 or more U.S. employees)

(15-249 U.S. employees)

Elliott Davis, Greenville (2) » Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP, Greenville (6) » O’Neal Inc., Greenville (9) » Ob Hospitalist Group, Mauldin (12) » Cherry Bekaert LLP, Greenville (18) » SYNNEX Corp., Greenville (20) » Jackson Lewis P.C., Greenville (22) » Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart P.C., Greenville (23)

Hire Dynamics LLC, Simpsonville (1) » Palmetto Technology Group, Greenville (2) » A.T. Locke, Greenville (3) » SC Telco Federal Credit Union, Greenville (4) » VantagePoint Marketing, Greenville (6) » Turner Agency Insurance, Greenville (12) » Find Great People, Greenville (15) » Human Technologies Inc., Greenville (19) » Rosenfeld Einstein, A Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company, Greenville (20) » Infinity Marketing, Greenville (23) » Automation Engineering Co., Greenville (25) » M33 Integrated Solutions, Greenville (26)

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The Upstate winners and their locations are: LARGE COMPANIES Eastern Industrial Supplies Inc., Greenville Find Great People, Greenville

LARGE EMPLOYERS »

Upstate companies have been blazing a trail for growth in the past few years. Among the brightest stars are 13 regional companies on the list of 2014 statewide Roaring Twenties winners presented by SC Biz News. The event last fall honored the state’s best performing companies, 20 small and 20 large.

»

GBS Building Supply, Greenville Immedion, Greenville Infinity Marketing, Greenville NEM USA Corp., Greenville Ob Hospitalist Group, Mauldin QBS Inc., Travelers Rest

SMALL COMPANIES DHG Search Advisors, Greenville EDTS, Greenville High Street Hospitality, Greenville Life and Safety Consultants Inc., Greenville Worthwhile, Greenville

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Where to Play

Ten Ways to Play, p. 38 /// Barbecue, anyone? p. 40 /// Arts Abound, p. 42 Attractions & Tours, p. 43 /// Golfing Guide, p. 44 Alternative & Outdoor Venues, p. 46 /// Shopping Centers, p. 47

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Hiking, biking, boating or golfing?

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Go to a Clemson game Clemson University athletics dominate campus life, especially when it comes to the school’s football team, the Clemson Tigers. More than 78,000 people pack the Clemson Memorial Stadium — also known as “Death Valley” — for tough matchups, donning orange and purple. Football is serious here, make no doubt about it.

peaches from 2Buy a roadside stand

Take a picture with 3 the largest peach in S.C.

South Carolina’s official state fruit can be found at many roadside stands in the Upstate, including Fisher’s Orchard in Greer and Abbot Farms stands throughout Cherokee and Spartanburg counties.

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The “Peachoid,” a 135-foot-tall water tower shaped like a peach, is a famous roadside attraction in Gaffney in Cherokee County. It can be seen between exits 90 and 92 off Interstate 85.

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View a rushing waterfall Upstate South Carolina is teeming with natural beauty, and scenic waterfalls are unique hidden jewels throughout the area’s state parks. Some of the most beautiful and popular waterfalls include Raven Cliff Falls in Caesars Head State Park, Carrick Creek Falls in Table Rock State Park, Station Cove Falls in the Sumter National Forest, the Oconee Station State Historic Site and Wildcat Wayside Falls between Caesars Head and Jones Gap.

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a 5Visit South Carolina lake

The Upstate has a wealth of options for those who want a lake within an easy drive for an afternoon of boating or fishing. The three biggest lakes in the area are Lake Hartwell, Lake Jocassee and Lake Keowee, with other lakes glistening here and there in the sunlight. Jocassee and Keowee are bounded by mountains with stunning views and clear waters. Lake Hartwell has the most public access, with more than 80 public boat launch, recreation and park areas.

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Hike a mountain

South Carolina’s parks include extensive trail systems for backpacking trips of short or long durations. There are easy and intermediate trails, over flatter terrain, as well as a hike to Sassafras Mountain, the highest point in South Carolina, located in Pickens County.

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Drive along the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway S.C. 11 comprises more than 100 miles of a scenic roadway winding through the Upstate with breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It begins in Oconee County just off Interstate 85.

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Visit the zoo

The Greenville Zoo features wildlife from around the world, including orangutans, giraffes, various monkeys and giant tortoises. Visitors can also enjoy one of the zoo’s most popular exhibits, the Reptile Building, which is home to a variety of lizards, frogs, turtles and snakes.

9 Go whitewater rafting South Carolina is home to the Chattooga River, one of the best-known whitewater rafting runs in the Southeast. The Chattooga was designated a National Wild and Scenic Site in 1974. It’s noted for its rich Native American history, breathtaking scenery and numerous recreational opportunities. The river flows through Oconee County.

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Attend a hockey game

Hockey in the South! From October through April, the Greenville Road Warriors, an ECHL affiliate of the New York Rangers, take to the ice at Bon Secours Wellness Arena against teams throughout the Southeast and beyond.

DOG PARKS KEEP ROVER BUSY If you want to include your best friend in your outdoor fun, the Upstate has parks set aside just for you and your dog.

Some of them are in areas within larger parks. They are fenced so that dogs can run free (that’s off-leash), and most of them have separate areas for large and small breeds.

You need to make sure your dog is up to date on vaccinations, in good health and well-behaved around other dogs. And you’ll be required to clean up any messes that your dog leaves behind.

Most of the parks have shade, natural areas, shelter, water and benches for tired owners.

Some offer occasional free classes for pet owners such as dog first aid and CPR.

HERE ARE SOME OF THE AREA’S DOG PARKS: • Rail Tail Dog Park, Spartanburg. Open from sunrise to sunset, this park is adjacent to the Mary Black Rail Trail and across from the main entrance to Duncan Park on Union Street.

• Conestee Dog Park, Greenville. With dog runs for all sizes, this park is at 840 Mauldin Road.

• Simpsonville Dog Park. This one sometimes offers free classes and is at 405 E. Curtis St., Simpsonville.

• Pelham Mill Dog Park, Greer. With play areas and a sand run, this park is at 2770 E. Phillips Road.

• Pavilion Recreation Complex Dog Park, Taylors. With all the features a dog could want, this one is at 4806 Old Spartanburg Road.

• Planned downtown Dog Park, Anderson.

You’ll have to hold on a bit, but folks in Anderson are raising funds to construct a dog park with walking path at 300 E. Whitner and E. Benson streets.

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WHERE TO PLAY // DINING GUIDE

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outhern cuisine can be found in all shapes and sizes across the Upstate, but there’s no dish more special, more traditional, or so close to the heart, as a plate piled high with barbecue.

If you’re a native, you grew up eating barbecue. If you’re new to the area, you’ve probably already tried the local dish and have a favorite restaurant to get your fix.

According to the South Carolina Barbecue Association, there are more than 250 establishments in South Carolina that specialize in serving bona fide barbeque.

Tender pork is the star of the show.

Barbecue graces the tables of church meetings and tailgating feasts; it’s woven into the fabric of the culture.

But the popularity of barbecue is not just about a meal. It’s an inherent part of our way of life here in the Upstate. It’s the meal most associated with Southern hospitality and tradition, with many famous barbecue restaurants still serving dishes using the same recipes generation after generation.

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Barbecue served up at the Smokin’ Pig BBQ in Pendleton. (Photos/S.C. Parks, Recreation & Tourism) Often the pit masters of today carry on the tradition of a grandfather, or even a great-great-grandfather, while following a guarded, secret recipe.

Take Midway Barbeque, a long-time restaurant in Union County, that has been in the same location since 1941. That makes it one of the oldest – if not the oldest –continuously operated barbeque restaurant in South Carolina.

Often family-owned barbecue places (referred to as barbecue “joints” because of their relaxed atmosphere) have plenty of character, and most are well off the beaten path with plenty of culinary history to talk about.

Essential to each is a heavy-duty meat smoker that works overtime (or all the time) at low temperatures to make sure meat is cooked to a perfect, smoky, tender state.

Catering to working class patrons, many of the state’s most treasured barbecue joints are open only on weekends, inviting hungry diners to come by and take a break from the home kitchen. The only thing diners need to decide is whether to pour on the red or the yellow sauce.

Many regard the yellow mustard-based sauce as South Carolina’s unofficial sauce, since our state is one of the only places where you’ll find the tangy sauce poured over a plate of pork. But around here, you may find all four of the basic types of barbecue sauce on the same menu.

A vinegar and pepper sauce is an option for people looking for some heat in their meal. A popular light tomato sauce is a vinegar and pepper sauce with ketchup added for a little sweetness. A thick, heavy, tomatobased barbecue sauce, made with tomato and sugar, rounds out the four.

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– delicious South Carolina barbecue.

For those who can’t get enough but are looking for something new, amateur barbecue teams come together regularly to cook and compete against one another at fundraisers and events all over the state.

Some notable Upstate events include the Hub City Hog Fest held in downtown Spartanburg; Project Host Annual BBQ Cook-Off in Greenville; a Memorial Day Seneca-Fest BBQ Cook-Off in Oconee

County; The Mighty Moo Festival in Cowpens; and an event in conjunction with the South Carolina Peach Festival in Gaffney.

These ambitious cooks add to the lore of barbecue. It’s a special food that brings families together for a traditional meal that has been prepared and eaten the same way for generations.

As an inherent part of the Upstate, one thing is certain: No matter where you go, you’ll find a lot of love on your plate.

Some pit masters put sauce on the meat before serving it while others serve the meat in its own juices, letting diners choose their favorite sauce.

Among all the barbecue restuarants in the state, several have been determined to be the “top barbecue houses” in South Carolina by judges of the South Carolina Barbeque Association.

Called its “100-mile BBQ” list, these places are so good, the association says it’s worth driving 100 miles just to try them.

Fewer than two dozen places statewide – less than 10 percent of restaurants – got that distinction.

Lucky for residents in the Upstate, some are right in their back yard: Bucky’s BBQ in Greenville was nominated in large part because of its tender, mouth-watering ribs. Judges singled out the ribs as some of the best in the state.

Circle M BBQ in Liberty, in Pickens County, is still operated by proud proprietor and pit master Marion Martin, who does his barbecue the “old-fashioned way” – a whole hog cooked over hickory wood coals that he arranges himself. One judge remarked: “I was so pleased that I ordered an extra pound to go.”

Henry’s Smokehouse, with four locations in the Greenville area, is another 100-mile BBQ joint that’s so delicious, some judges didn’t even need to put sauce on it.

“It’s delicious just off of the pit, as it should be,” judges wrote.

About Midway BBQ, in Buffalo, operating in Union County since 1941, judges said: “Midway may even be a 200-mile barbeque.” Midway’s meat is cooked over coals in its original semi-indoor pit using hickory and oak for flavor.

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WHERE TO PLAY // DIRECTORY clemsonlittletheatre.com

Photo/Abbeville Opera House

» GLOW LYRIC THEATRE

GLOW Lyric Theatre is a professional arts organization specializing in comic opera, operetta and musical theater. Productions are staged at Peace Center’s Gunter Theater and the Younts Center for Performing Arts in Fountain Inn. 864-558-4569. www.glowlyric.com

» GREATER ANDERSON MUSICAL ARTS CONSORTIUM The Anderson Music Club was founded in 1921 and became incorporated as GAMAC 70 years later, in 1991.

GAMAC presents a Masterworks, Anderson Symphony Orchestra and Youth concert series annually. 864-2316147. www.gamac.org

» GREENVILLE COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART

Located in downtown Greenville’s Heritage Green, the Greenville County Museum of Art offers lessons to artists of all ages, in addition to housing both permanent and rotating collections. 420 College St., Greenville. 864271- 7570. www.gcma.org

Arts Abound

You’re never far away from an arts venue in the Upstate, whether in Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson or in between. Greenville has two large entertainment venues, the Peace Center and the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, while Spartanburg boasts the Chapman Cultural Center encompassing history, art, music, dance and theater. The Anderson area features galleries and performance centers through colleges such as Anderson University and Clemson University.

For an extensive list, visit OurUpstateSC.info. Here are some places to check out. » ABBEVILLE OPERA HOUSE

Well over 100 years old, the historic Abbeville Opera House offers two full theater seasons each year featuring its talented performing company. The Opera House has been designated the Official Rural Drama State Theatre of South Carolina and it was restored to its original turn-of-the-20th-century glory in 1968. 100 Court Square, Abbeville. 864-366-2157. www.theabbevilleoperahouse.com

» ANDERSON ARTS CENTER

As Anderson has grown from a rural town to a major hub in the Savannah River basin, the Anderson Arts Center has fostered the practice and appreciation of the arts. Founded in 1972, the center features local and national exhibits, programming for all ages and public art projects. 110 Federal St., Anderson. 864-222-2787. www.andersonarts.org

» BIRCHWOOD CENTER FOR ARTS AND FOLKLIFE Founded in 2000, the Birchwood Center works to preserve and promote the arts, folklife, history and conservation of the Blue Ridge region. Classes, workshops and retreats are offered. www.birchwoodcenter.org 42

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» BON SECOURS WELLNESS ARENA

A 15,000-seat arena, the Bon Secours Wellness Arena offers shows from Disney on Ice to MonsterJam to Shania Twain. The center is also home to an ECHL hockey team, the Greenville Road Warriors. 650 N. Academy St., Greenville. 864-241-3800. www.bonsecoursarena.com

» CAROLINA BALLET THEATRE

Greenville’s only professional resident dance company, the Carolina Ballet Theatre has been open since 1972.

Giving performances at the Peace Center and other venues, it has a school for dancers. 872 Woodruff Road, Greenville. 864-421-0940. www.carolinaballet.org

» CHAPMAN CULTURAL CENTER

Chapman Cultural Center, in downtown Spartanburg, is home to a history museum, several theaters, art studios, dance studios and offices for arts organizations. 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg. 864-542-2787. www.chapmanculturalcenter.org

» CLEMSON LITTLE THEATRE

Begun in 1931 as a small reading group, the theater now produces six or more live stage plays each season.

214 S. Mechanic St., Pendleton. 864-646-8100. www.

» GREENVILLE LITTLE THEATER

The Little Theater, begun in 1836, is known for its professional quality as well as showcasing local amateur performers. Among those amateurs was Joanne Woodward, who went on to bigger things. 444 College St., Greenville. 864-233-6238. www.greenvillelittletheatre.org

» GREENVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Led by maestro Edvard Tchivzhel, the Greenville Symphony Orchestra performs regularly at the Peace Center for the Performing Arts. 864-232-0344. www. greenvillesymphony.org

» GREENWOOD COMMUNITY THEATRE

The Greenwood Community Theatre offers theatrical productions, children’s theater, film and musical concerts. 110 Main St., Greenwood, 864-229-5704. www. emeraldtriangle.us/theatre

» PEACE CENTER

The Peace Center opened in 1990 and has since been home to the Greenville Symphony Orchestra and other local arts companies. The facility also hosts national traveling shows and concert tours. 300 S. Main St., Greenville. 864-467-3000. www.peacecenter.org

» SPARTANBURG MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM

With an arena, and an auditorium for 3,200, Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium is the place to go for shows, festivals and music events. 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg.

864-582-8107. www.crowdpleaser.com

» SPARTANBURG PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Led by music director Sarah Ioannides, the Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra provides entertainment and education to the citizens of the area. 864-948-9020. www.spartanburgphilharmonic.org

» WAREHOUSE THEATRE

Located in a converted textile warehouse, the Warehouse Theatre offers professional live theater and educational programs. 37 Augusta St., Greenville.

864-235-6948. www.warehousetheatre.com

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» HAGOOD MILL

Photo/James T. Hammond

Hagood Mill was built in 1845 and operated until the mid-1960s. The historic grist mill is operated now during the third weekend of every month by the Pickens County Cultural Commission. 3 miles north of Pickens; take U.S. 178 to Hagood Mill Road. 864-898-5963. www.co.pickens. sc.us/culturalcommission/

» HOLLYWILD ANIMAL PARK

This park in Wellford is home to more than 500 animals, many of which have been on television or in movies. On the “Outback Safari,” visitors are driven through 70+ acres of free-roaming animals. 864-472-2038. hollywild. com

Attractions and Tours

» KINGS MOUNTAIN NATIONAL MILITARY PARK Learn why Thomas Jefferson called this 1780 battle “the turn of the tide of success” of the Revolutionary War. The park’s museum offers a film, exhibit and 1.5-mile battlefield trail. Located in Blacksburg. 864-936-7921. www.nps.gov/kimo/

» OCONEE STATION STATE HISTORIC SITE

The Oconee Station State Historic Site in Walhalla began as a military compound against attack from the Cherokee and Creek Indians, and it later became a trading post. The park features a fishing pond and a 1.5-mile nature trail. 864-638-0079. southcarolinaparks.com/ oconeestation/introduction.aspx

» PEACH FESTIVAL If you have some free time on your hands, the Upstate has plenty of ways to fill it. The area is home to botanical gardens, farms, historic battle sites and museums of all kinds. From science to animals to automobiles to history, there are choices for every age and energy level.

Here are some suggestions, and for even more, be sure to visit ourupstatesc.info. » ANDERSON’S JOCKEY LOT & FARMERS MARKET Inspired by a flea market in Mexico, the Anderson Jockey Lot has grown to more than 65 acres with more than 2,150 spaces. Located on U.S. 29 in Belton between Anderson and Greenville. Open Saturday and Sunday year round. 864-224-2027. jockeylot.com

» BMW PERFORMANCE DRIVING SCHOOL

For those who want to put the pedal to the metal in a fast luxury car, the BMW Performance Driving School is the perfect place. The driving school is located at BMW’s North American headquarters in Greer. 888345-4269 for reservations, or visit www.bmwusa.com/ performancecenter.

» CAMPBELL’S COVERED BRIDGE

Built in 1909, Campbell’s Covered Bridge is the only covered bridge left in the state of South Carolina. The bridge is located in Greenville County near the small town of Gowensville off S.C. 414.

» COWPENS NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD

This Revolutionary War site commemorates the place where Daniel Morgan and his army vanquished Banastre Tarleton’s British army. Located in Gaffney, the site offers a museum with a reproduction 3-pounder cannon, trails and picnic areas. 864-461-2828. www.nps. gov/cowp/

»FALLS PARK ON THE REEDY

Located in the heart of downtown Greenville, Falls Park on the Reedy features running and biking trails as well as the ultra-lightweight suspension Liberty Bridge, the only one of its kind in the United States. Events such as Artisphere and the Shakespeare Festival happen here.

864-467-4350. www.fallspark.com

Gaffney goes all out for the Peach Festival each summer, celebrating the peach industry in Cherokee and Spartanburg counties. This 10-day festival includes parades, country music and plenty of food, topped off by delicious peach desserts. scpeachfestival.net

» S.C. BOTANICAL GARDEN

The South Carolina Botanical Garden at Clemson University features 295 acres of landscapes, gardens, streams and nature trails, as well as a sculpture collection and the Bob Campbell Geology Museum. 864-6563405. www.clemson.edu/public/scbg/

» THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE UP-

Part of the South Atlantic League and a Class A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, the Greenville Drive play at Fluor Field on South Main Street. The stadium replicates the dimensions of Fenway Park, home of the Red Sox. 864240-4500. www.greenvilledrive.com

STATE Since opening in 2009, The Children’s Museum of the Upstate has welcomed thousands of young visitors to its 80,000-square-foot museum featuring 18 interactive exhibits and more. It is the first children’s museum to be named a Smithsonian affiliate, which happened in 2014. 300 College St., Greenville, 864-233-7755. www. tcmupstate.org

» GREENVILLE ZOO

» UPCOUNTRY HISTORY MUSEUM

» GREENVILLE DRIVE

Located in Cleveland Park, the 10-acre zoo is home to numerous animals including giraffes, orangutans, elephants and lions, promising a lot of family fun. Open seven days a week except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. 864-467-4300. www.greenvillezoo.com

» HATCHER GARDEN AND WOODLAND PRESERVE This public garden in Spartanburg includes flower displays, natural areas, woodland gardens, native plants, ponds and a variety of wildlife. Open every day, no charge for admission. 820 John B. White Sr. Blvd., Spartanburg. 864-574-7724. Hatchergarden.org

A museum dedicated to preserving the history of South Carolina’s Upstate, the Upcountry History Museum features exhibits, outreach, oral history presentations and student programs. The museum is part of Heritage Green and is located at 540 Buncombe St., Greenville.

864-467-3100. www.upcountryhistory.org

» WALNUT GROVE PLANTATION

Walnut Grove Plantation in Roebuck tells stories of the free and enslaved people who settled the South Carolina Backcountry. Established in 1765 by Charles and Mary Moore on a land grant from King George III. 864-576-6546. www.spartanburghistory.org UPSTATE LIVING | 43

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*(golfing guide) A list of golf courses in the Upstate

» Saluda Valley Country Club 598 Beaverdam Road Williamston, SC 29697 Semiprivate with event facilities 864-847-7102 www.saludavalleycc.com

» Cliffs at Glassy

200 Fire Pink Way Landrum, SC 29356 Private 864-895-8103 www.cliffsliving.com

» Furman University Golf Course 3300 Poinsett Highway Greenville, SC 29613 Public 864-294-2690 furmangolfclub.com

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» Green Valley Country Club 225 Green Valley Road Greenville, SC 29617 Private with event facilities 864-246-2141 www.greenvalley.cc

» Greenville Country Club - Chanticleer 239 Byrd Blvd.

Greenville, SC 29605 Private with event facilities 864-232-6771 www.gccsc.com

» Greenville Country Club - Riverside 239 Byrd Blvd.

Greenville, SC 29605 Private

with event facilities 864-232-6771 www.gccsc.com

» Holly Tree Country Club

500 Golf Club Drive Simpsonville, SC 29681 Private with event facilities 864-967-9511 www.hollytreecountryclub.com

» The Preserve at Verdae

670 Verdae Blvd.

Greenville, SC 29607 Public resort with event facilities 864-676-1500 www.thepreserveatverdae.com

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» The Cliffs at Mountain Park 154 River Road Marietta, SC 29661 Private 864-660-1133 www.cliffsliving.com

Pickens, SC 29671 Public resort with event facilities 864-878-2030 www.bearvalleygolf.com

» The Cliffs Valley

» The Cliffs at Keowee Springs

250 Knightsridge Road Travelers Rest, SC 29690 Private with event facilities 864-836-4653 www.cliffsliving.com

» Thornblade Club

1275 Thornblade Blvd.

Greer, SC 29650 Private with event facilities 864-234-5100 www.thornbladeclub.com

» The Cliffs at Keowee Falls 770 South Cherry Laurel Way Salem, SC 29676 Private with event facilities 864-944-8721 www.cliffsliving.com

» Bear Valley Golf Club 171 Sliding Rock Road

175 Spring Cove Way Six Mile, SC 29682 Private 864-868-0422 cliffsliving.com

» The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards 824 Clubhouse Drive Sunset, SC 29685 Private 864-868-7000 www.cliffsliving.com

» The Walker Course at Clemson University 210 Madren Center Drive Clemson, SC 29634 Semiprivate public with event facilities 864-656-0236 www.walkergolfcourse.com

» The Carolina Country Club 2355 Carolina Country Club Road Spartanburg, SC 29306

With event facilities 864-583-1246 www.thecarolinacountryclub.com

» Country Club of Spartanburg 2500 Country Club Drive Spartanburg, SC 29302 Private with event facilities 864-583-3661 www.sbrg.org

» The Creek Golf Club

640 Keltner Ave. Spartanburg, SC 29302 Semiprivate 864-583-7084 www.thecreekgolfclub.com

» The First Tee of Spartanburg 640 Keltner Ave. Spartanburg, SC 29302 Public 864-583-7084 www.thefirstteespartanburg.org

» Willow Creek Golf Club 205 Sandy Run Drive Greer, SC 29651 Semiprivate with event facilities 864-670-9329 www.willow-creekgolf.com

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Outdoor venue with football field size (8,000 square feet) exhibit hall suitable for many functions One of the largest sports and entertainment arenas in South Carolina; arena floor is 17,000 square feet

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Upper S.C. State Fairgrounds/Greenville-Pickens Speedway 3800 Calhoun Memorial Highway, Greenville, SC 29611

864-269-0852 www.upperscstatefair.com upperscstatefair@gmail.com

Tammy Blair

20,000 20,000 B -

Bon Secours Wellness Arena 650 N. Academy St., Greenville, SC 29601

864-241-3800 www.bonsecoursarena.com info@bswarena.com

Roger Newton

15,000 15,000 C -

Civic Center at the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center 3027 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Anderson, SC 29625

864-260-4800 www.andersonevents.com asec@andersoncountysc.org

Terry Gaines

13,000 13,000 600

64-acre facility with seven softball/baseball fields, three soccer fields, eight tennis courts, miles of paved walking paths, nature trail, disc golf course and picnic areas

The Spartanburg Expo 6655 Pottery Road, Spartanburg, SC 29316

864-706-0162 www.spartanburgexpo.com -

Kevin King

7,000 3,000

Furman University Timmons Arena 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613

864-294-3267 www.timmonsarena.com todd.duke@furman.edu

Todd Duke

5,000 0 1,000

Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg, SC 29303

Steve Jones

3,244 1,300

Charles W. Williams

Furman University Amphitheater 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613

864-582-8107 www.crowdpleaser.com events@crowdpleaser.com 864-646-2717 www.clemson.edu/garrison cwllms@clemson.edu 864-294-3267 www.furman.edu/younts todd.duke@furman.edu

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Family friendly, free parking, all one level facility, vendor drive in/set up, location easy to find at intersection of I-85 and I-26 on Exit 17 Multipurpose arena with meeting space; accommodates spectators and trade shows; dinners and special events; two basketball courts and a permanent, elevated stage; collapsible arena seating 3,217-seat theater and 15,000-square-foot exhibition hall; reception, banquet, theater and classroom style setups Specifically built to promote the livestock industry; a multipurpose facility for concerts, trade shows and educational programs

The Peace Center for the Performing Arts 300 S. Main St., Greenville, SC 29601

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Carrie Moore

2,100 1,200 250

2,100-seat Peace Concert Hall; 400-seat Gunter Theater; TD Stage outdoor music pavilion; open air Wyche Pavilion; Genevieve's lounge and private dining room; versatile event space at Certus Loft and Huguenot Mill

Embassy Suites Golf Resort & Conference Center 670 Verdae Blvd., Greenville, SC 29607

864-676-9090 www.embassysuitesgreenville.com gspes_ds@hilton.com

Cyndi McDonald, Bill Groves, Stacey Dawkins

2,000 2,000 2,000

Resort hotel with grand ballroom and unique outdoor venues; Preserve at Verdae golf course on site

The Children's Museum of the Upstate 300 College St., Greenville, SC 29601

Drayton Garrett

2,000 200 2,000

Professional meetings for 20 to a gala for over 2000 guests; located downtown; lends an element of creativity and imagination to events

Danielle Hernandez

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Auditorium with flexibility to do concerts, lectures and theatrical performances for both Furman events and community events

Bill Groves, Jodi Lambert

1,300 2,000 2,000 1,300 2,000 2,000

Cafe restaurant, unique outdoor venues for private events; grand ballrooms available

The Preserve at Verdae 670 Verdae Blvd., Greenville, SC 29607

864-553-7910 www.tcmupstate.org events@tcmupstate.org 864-294-2124 http://www2.furman.edu/sites/ McAlisterAuditorium mcalister@furman.edu 864-676-1500 www.embassysuitesgreenville.com gspes_ds@hilton.com 864-676-1500 www.thepreserveatverdae.com info@thepreserveatverdae.com

Zen - An elegant space for hire 924 S. Main St., Greenville, SC 29601

864-235-5770 www.zengreenville.com info@zengreenville.com

Summit Pointe Conference & Events Center 805 Spartan Blvd., Spartanburg, SC 29301

877-477-0477 www.summit-pointe.com info@summit-pointe.com

Chapman Cultural Center 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg, SC 29306-5124

Clemson University T. Ed Garrison Arena 1101 W. Queen St., Pendleton, SC 29670

Furman University McAlister Auditorium 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613 Cafe Verdae at Embassy Suites Hotel 670 Verdae Blvd., Greenville, SC 29607

Todd Duke

Adam Charles, Paul Albert Jeff H. Renow, Nancy Henderson, Cameron Poole King

Description

Canopy-roofed venue popular for concerts, performances and weddings; equipped with a full sound system

Resort golf course adjacent to Embassy Suites Hotel with service for all events, tournaments and golf group outings

700 200 700

Two banquet rooms, one boardroom or suite, outside garden, two kitchens, audiovisual capabilities including multimedia screens and TVs throughout, in-house bar service, outside catering

Patti Wetherford, Amy Keihl

550 330 550

864-542-2787 www.chapmanculturalcenter.org swong@spartanarts.org

Kathy Campbell

500 500 400

Furman University Younts Conference Center 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613

864-294-2390 www.furman.edu/younts younts@furman.edu

Tony McGuirt

500 160 450

Piedmont Interstate Fair 575 Fairground Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303

864-582-7042 www.piedmontinterstatefair.com piedmontinterstatefair@att.net

Wayne Harmon

500 500 500

Conference center with 19,000 square feet of flexible meeting space which includes boardrooms for 10, meeting rooms for 25, patio and outdoor lawn space; two ballrooms accommodate 500 each Three-building facility in Spartanburg for the arts, science and history; offers 500-seat theater, large lobby, several meeting rooms, galleries and museums; useful for hosting meetings, weddings, etc.

6,000 square feet of meeting space featuring a large room for a group meeting, lecture or wedding reception; room can be divided to form five more intimate break-out rooms for smaller sessions; event coordinator available 25,000 square feet of meeting space; single building offers 11,000 square feet with adjacent 2,000 car parking lot

The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center 424 Westfield St., Greenville, SC 29601

864-527-5948 www.krocgreenville.org krocgreenville@uss.salvationarmy.org

Quenton Tompkins, Lauren Good, Michael Brogden

500 300 300

A downtown venue available for meetings and special events; conference room and theater offer wireless Internet, state-of-the-art audio visual equipment and inhouse catering

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upstate shopping centers Anderson Mall 3131 N. Main St. Anderson, SC 29621

Haywood Mall 700 Haywood Road Greenville, SC 29607

Anderson Station 138-184 Station Drive Anderson, SC 29625

Magnolia Park 1025 Woodruff Road Greenville, SC 29607

North Hills Commons 3519-3523 Clemson Blvd.

Anderson, SC 29625

Park Woodruff 15 Park Woodruff Drive Greenville, SC 29607

Northtowne Corners 3812 Liberty Highway Anderson, SC 29621

The Point 1140 Woodruff Road Greenville, SC 29607

Crosspointe Plaza 824 Woods Crossing Road Greenville, SC 29607

The Shops at Greenridge 1125 Woodruff Road Greenville, SC 29607

Greer Plaza 805 W. Wade Hampton Blvd.

Greer, SC 29650

Woodruff Shopping Center 59 Woodruff Industrial Lane Greenville, SC 29607

Greenwood Mall 420 S.C. Highway 72 Greenwood, SC 29649 Applewood Shopping Center 201 Applewood Center Place Seneca, SC 29678 The Shops at Easley Town Center S.C. Highway 123 at Prince Perry Road/139 Rolling Hills Road Easley, SC 29642 Town ‘n Country Plaza 6101 Calhoun Memorial Highway Easley, SC 29640 Franklin Square 7600 Greenville Highway Spartanburg, SC 29301 WestGate Mall 205 W. Blackstock Road Spartanburg, SC West Town Plaza 441 N. Duncan Bypass Union, SC 29379 Anchor Tenants: Belk, Walmart

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Fresh Food, Fresh Air, p. 50 /// Hospitals in the Upstate, p. 52 /// Urgent Care Centers, p. 53

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Health & Wellness Fresh food, fresh air Greenville’s B-Cycle bike-sharing program lets riders with memberships pick up a bike from any B-station and go. (Photo/Upstate Forever)

W

ith clean, fresh air, a great climate and plenty of natural beauty, residents of Upstate South Carolina have a wealth of options to get outside and moving.

From leisurely bike rides and outdoor picnics to more challenging excursions such as hikes, climbs and water sports, the region has options for all skill levels.

Parks and recreation departments throughout the Upstate offer a comprehensive system of scenic spaces, greenways, and public amenities – most with year-round options – that cater to an active lifestyle and enhance the quality of life for both residents and visitors.

In Greenville County, a major biking attraction is the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Situated along the Reedy River, the 14-mile-long, multi-use greenway system (built over an old railroad) boasts a number of beautiful natural views. It formally opened in 2009 and draws more than 500,000 people each year.

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with the B-Cycle bike-sharing system.

Riders purchase a membership online or at any B-station, choose a bike from a B-station, get on it and go. The bike can be returned to any B-station when the rider is done with it.

With six stations and 28 bikes, the bicycle sharing system provides riders a convenient and active way to get around town. Over the next four years, the program will expand to at least 10 bike stations and 50 bikes.

Spartanburg County, which was recognized as the first “Bicycle Friendly Community” in South Carolina in 2007, continues to build on its strengths as a great place to cycle. Six miles of off-road trails that wind and weave through the woods of Duncan

Park attract riders who like to get dirt under their tires. Duncan Park Bike Trails are free and open to the public, 365 days a year.

The trails feature plenty of jumps and pump turns, but because they are smooth and expertly crafted, riders of all skill levels will find them enjoyable and challenging.

Spartanburg hosts a multi-lap cycling race, the Spartanburg Regional Classic, an official circuit event, each May. For the hiking enthusiast, Parson’s Mountain in Abbeville County presents a challenging and exhilarating hiking trail that begins along the lake and climbs up past an abandoned gold mine, extending to an observation tower. In Pickens County, Mile Creek Park offers seven miles of shoreline hiking.

Kayaking and swimming are also refreshing treats at any of the Upstate’s many lakes. For the more meditative, there’s outdoor yoga in Falls Park in Greenville and yoga studios all over the area.

Something new has come to the Upstate: 10.5 miles of the projected 15-mile horse trail have been completed and are now open for horseback riding at Garland Mountain Horse and Hiking Trails in Cherokee County. There are also disc golf and putt-putt courses as well as an old-time

H E A LT H & W ELLNESS Photo/Mountain Lakes CVB

System offers free cooking classes for seniors; two are “Cooking up Wellness,” and “Physical Activity and Whole Grains.”

At Bon Secours St. Francis Health System, wellness and health education seminars are offered as part of the LifeWise Program.

In the Upstate, there is never a shortage of food festivals to show off the bounty from Mother Earth. Food festivals like the Strawberry Festival in Fort Mill, the Apple Festival in Westminster, and the Peach Festival in

Gaffney celebrate the harvest from local farms.

And when you need health care, the Upstate has 25 hospitals, several of them ranked among the best by U.S. News and World Report for strong performance and high standards. These include Greenville Health System, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, AnMed Health in Anderson, Bon Secours St. Francis Health System in Greenville and Mary Black Health System in Spartanburg.

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pavilion in Laurens County.

For traditional exercise regimens, many areas have city-operated recreational facilities with gyms, gym classes and other athletic and aerobic programs to help residents get fit. State-of-the-art equipment, maintained by the city, is an additional benefit of being a resident.

Specialized exercise programs including CrossFit and the ballet exercise, Pure Barre, have come to the larger cities in the Upstate.

In addition to exercise, a healthy lifestyle requires access to farm fresh fruits and vegetables.

In the Upstate, community gardens and weekly farmer’s markets are a draw for those looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Farm-fresh produce is harvested all year long in the Upstate. In Greenville, the organization Gardening for Good (www. ggardeningforgood.com) is a network of local community gardens that helps improve the health of residents and neighborhoods through a healthy diet.

Live Well Greenville has programs to give families the tools to track their healthy activities and provide incentives for healthy behaviors. Details are on the Live Well Greenville website, livewellgreenville.org.

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Facility

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Greenville Health System 701 Grove Road Greenville, SC 29605

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Michael C. Riordan 1912

1,358

3,421 675

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System 101 E. Wood St. Spartanburg, SC 29303

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Bruce Holstien 1921

760

1,614 300

AnMed Health 800 N. Fant St. Anderson, SC 29621

864-512-1000 www.anmedhealth.org -

William T. Manson III 1908

690

832 328

Self Regional Healthcare 1325 Spring St. Greenwood, SC 29646

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James A. Pfeiffer, William H. Keith 1951

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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System 1 St. Francis Drive Greenville, SC 29601

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Mark S. Nantz, Dan Duggan, Ronnie Hyatt 1932

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Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital 130 S.C. Highway 252 Anderson, SC 29621

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John F. Fletcher, Allen McEniry 1985

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Greenville Health System Oconee Memorial Hospital 298 Memorial Drive Seneca, SC 29672

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Jeanne L. Ward, Hunter Kome 1939

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Mary Black Health System 1700 Skylyn Drive Spartanburg, SC 29304

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Sean Dardeau 1925

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Novant Health Gaffney Medical Center 1530 N. Limestone St. Gaffney, SC 29340

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Brian Yates 1988

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Carolina Center for Behavioral Health 2700 E. Phillips Road Greer, SC 29650

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John Willingham 2000

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SpringBrook Behavioral Health System 1 Havenwood Lane Travelers Rest, SC 29690

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Mike Rowley 1982

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Baptist Easley Hospital 200 Fleetwood Drive Easley, SC 29640

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Michael L. Batchelor 1958

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Wallace Thomson Hospital 322 W. South St. Union, SC 29379

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Paul Newhouse 1921

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Cannon Memorial Hospital 123 W.G. Acker Drive Pickens, SC 29671

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Shriners Hospitals for Children, Greenville 950 W. Faris Road Greenville, SC 29605

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Randy Romberger, Tracy McReynolds, Ranae Thompson 1927

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Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital 1530 Parkway Greenwood, SC 29646

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Rich Osmus 1919

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Urgent Care Centers

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885 Tiger Blvd.

Clemson, SC 29631 Phone: 864-654-6800 Website: www.anmedhealth.org/ careconnect Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. 1-6 p.m. Sun.

Doctors Care - Anderson

2126 N. Highway 81 Anderson, SC 29621 Phone: 864-226-2660 Website: www.doctorscare.com Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun.

Doctors Care - Berea

6704 White Horse Road Greenville, SC 29611 Phone: 864-294-1392 Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun.

Doctors Care - Congaree

www.GSABusiness.com

Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun.

Doctors Care - East Blackstock

218 E. Blackstock Road Spartanburg, SC 29301 Phone: 864-576-8646 Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun.

Doctors Care - Greenville

4200 E. North St., Suite 5 Greenville, SC 29615 Phone: 864-292-2266 Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun.

Doctors Care - Greenwood

516 Montague Ave. Greenwood, SC 29649 Phone: 864-223-1468 Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun.

25 Ray E. Talley Court Simpsonville, SC 29680 Phone: 864-967-7028 Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun.

Exigent Wade Hampton

2310 Wade Hampton Blvd.

Greenville, SC 29615 Phone: 864-292-5915 Website: www.exigenturgentcare.com Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun.

MD360 - Scuffletown

300 Scuffletown Simpsonville, SC 29681 Phone: 864-329-0029 Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun.: Noon to 6 p.m.

MD360 Greenville

230 W. Wade Hampton Blvd.

Greer, SC 29650 Phone: 864-968-9144

1025 Verdae Blvd.

Greenville, SC 29607 Phone: 864-286-7550 Website: www.ghsmd360.org Hours: 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.; Noon-6 p.m. Sun.

Doctors Care - Hillcrest

MD360 Greenville

701 Congaree Road Greenville, SC 29607 Phone: 864-458-7289 Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun.

Doctors Care - Greer

Doctors Care - Easley

1762 E, Main St. Spartanburg, SC 29307 Phone: 864-591-2261

832 Powdersville Road Easley, SC 29642 Phone: 864-859-3899

Doctors Care - Simpsonville

11402 Anderson Road Greenville, SC 29611 Phone: 864-631-2799 Hours: 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6

p.m. Sat. Noon-6 p.m. Sun.

MD360 Greer

1305 S. Suber Road Greer, SC 29650 Phone: 864-989-4609 Hours: 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. Noon-6 p.m. Sun.

MedCare Urgent Care Center 801 N. Fant St. Anderson, SC 29261 Phone: 864-642-3777 Website: www.medcareurgentcare.com Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Mon.-Sun.

New Horizon Family Health

975 Faris Road Greenville, SC 29605 Phone: 864-233-1534 Website: www.newhorizonfhs.org Hours: Mon. - Thurs.: 8 am - 8 pm Fri.: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

RediCare

823 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 Phone: 864-225-7878 Website: www.redicaresc.com Hours: 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. Noon-4 p.m. Sun.

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Upstate Education, p. 56 /// Higher Education, p. 58 /// Upstate School Districts, p. 60 Private Schools, p. 62 /// Colleges and Universities, p. 63 /// Crossword Puzzle, p. 64

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Our schools hit high marks from preschool through college.

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UpstateEducation T

he Upstate is home to some of the top-performing schools in South Carolina. Many of the schools received “A” ratings on federal school report cards last fall. And these schools are also winning awards for innovation in a time when finding new ways to teach children is critical.

Both public and private schools in the Upstate offer a wide range of choices in styles of learning, magnet programs and grade level groupings. STEM instruction – science, technology, engineering and math – gets close attention for all students, but some schools offer STEM as a focus.

A number of schools in the Upstate have joined in TransformSC, an education initiative of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness. TransformSC is a collaboration that aims to update the classroom with innovation and technology to prepare students for the workplace of the future. At a recent conference, Oakland Elementary in Spartanburg District 2 was highlighted.

The school puts project-based learning

at the core of its teaching and is a leader among schools in the district.

Here are details on a few offerings. For more information, go to the school district or private school websites in the lists accompanying this article, or check out www.ourupstatesc.info.

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Greenville students learn programming in a computer class. (Photos/Greenville County School District) the county and parts of Laurens and Spartanburg counties. Greenville County is the state’s leader in school choice, with about 15% of students taking advantage. The district has 11 magnet academies.

In an effort to extend learning beyond the school walls and meet the needs of 21st century learners, Greenville County Schools are working to create technology-rich environments at all grade levels. In addition to 11 schools that have already provided personal devices for their students, four more schools will pilot 1:1 device programs during the next school year.

Offerings such as the Accelerate engineering classes at J.L. Mann and the Art of Architecture program at the Fine Arts Center provide opportunities for students to explore their interests and potentially earn college credits in their major while still in high school. The goal of Accelerate is to prepare students, both in coursework

content and pace, for a rigorous college engineering program.

The Art of Architecture program at the Fine Arts Center offers college-level courses for students wishing to pursue a degree in architecture from Clemson.

Students can earn up to eight hours of college credit.

The STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) curriculum at Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle, Hughes Middle Academy and Sevier Middle schools and the New Tech programs at Carolina and J.L. Mann Academies facilitate learning in an environment that poses real-world problems and requires students to find innovative solutions.

Students at Carolina High and Academy are designing and implementing a fundraising program to underwrite the cost of an expanded lion exhibit at the Greenville Zoo. As part of the

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At left, Hughes Academy students work on engineering. Right, learning on a tablet. project, students must design a website, develop a campaign, and plan and execute a launch. This project is associated with a World Biology class.

Spartanburg County Spartanburg County has seven school districts, but they are all joined together in the Spartanburg Academic Movement.

SAM, born in 2012, involves 100 partners working to make sure the county’s students are meeting education markers on the path to high school graduation.

The partners include small employers, the

Chamber of Commerce, United Way, all seven school districts and the seven colleges in the county.

Here are the seven districts and some of their highlights: District 1 serves the northern part of Spartanburg County, including the communities of Inman, Landrum and Campobello. The district has completed the District Accreditation Process by the Southern Association of Schools and has 10 schools and a career center shared with District 2.

District 2 serves Chesnee, Boiling Springs and several rural communities.

It has 13 schools and the career center shared with District 1.

District 3 covers the eastern part of Spartanburg County, with seven schools and the award-winning Daniel Morgan Technology Center, which is shared with District 7. The district has received national recognition for innovative use of cutting-edge technology.

District 4 is the largest district geographically. It received the top grade in the state on federal school report cards last fall. The district’s Woodruff High School has been honored by The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report.

District 5, centered around Duncan, has 12 schools, including Byrnes High School, known for winning state football and marching band championships.

District 6 is in a growing area around Roebuck. The district, serving urban, suburban and rural areas, has 15 schools, including Dorman High School.

District 7, centered in the city of Spartanburg, has been recognized for excellence. The district has launched Seven Ignites, a technology and learning initiative that places a personal mobile learning.

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HIGHER EDUCATION

A rich array of possibilities

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ou could hardly ask for a richer variety in higher education possibilities than you’ll find in the Upstate. With a major research university, liberal arts colleges with deep histories, technical colleges that train students for the jobs of the future and a medical university that is thriving, the Upstate in South Carolina has it all.

In the Greenville area, Furman University, a private, undergraduate liberal arts college of 2,700 students, routinely ranks among the nation’s top institutions of higher education. Furman has produced leaders in many fields since its founding in 1826. The university’s alumni include Charles H. Townes, who received the 1964 Nobel Prize in physics for his research in laser technology and Richard W. Riley, a former South Carolina governor who served as U.S. secretary of Education under President Clinton.

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Erskine College, above; Clemson Tiger football, at right.

Furman offers majors and programs in 45 areas of study, and it’s one of an elite group of colleges that qualify for a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society. Undergraduates come from most of the 50 states and

Photo by Hana Riley Anderson many foreign countries.

Clemson University, one of the country’s most selective public research universities, has its historic main campus about 30 miles west of Greenville.

Clemson University’s campus in Clem-

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Furman Paladin Regiment Marching Band son was founded in 1889 and is a commanding presence with more than 20,000 students and a popular college football program. Recently ranked as the 20st best national public university by U.S. News & World Report, Clemson is a science- and engineering-oriented college dedicated to teaching, research and service. Clemson’s International Center for Automotive Research, near the intersection of Interstate 85 and Laurens Road in Greenville, represents more than $100 million of investment by corporations and government.

The center offers a world-class graduate program in automotive engineering.

More recently, the university’s business college established Clemson at ONE, in downtown Greenville, consolidating many of its business graduate programs and much of its business outreach.

The University Center of Greenville, a consortium of higher education institutions, is dedicated to increasing access to educational opportunities for Upstate residents. The University Center offers classes on the Greenville Technical College campus.

Greenville Technical College is a public, two-year community college with more than 160 academic programs and more than 15,000 degree-seeking students on its four campuses. It serves an additional 21,000 students in its continuing education division.

Erskine College, nestled in the academic village of Due West in Abbeville County, celebrates more than 175 years as a Christian academic community and theological seminary. Among its programs, the college offers a bachelor’s degree in teacher education and athletic training, master’s and doctoral degrees. Erskine, with just under 600 undergraduate students, has been consistently ranked nationally among the best liberal arts colleges by U.S. News & World

Report and Forbes.

Bob Jones University is a Christian liberal arts institution in the area. It serves 3,000 students from every state and 40 countries.

In Spartanburg, seven colleges offer a variety of higher education options. They include four-year schools Converse College and Wofford College and University of South Carolina Upstate.  Spartanburg also is home to Spartanburg Community College, Spartanburg Methodist College, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medi-

cine and Sherman College of Chiropractic.

For those interested in medicine and health sciences, the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville is a four-year medical program developed as a partnership between the University of South Carolina and the Greenville Health System. GHS’s Health Sciences Education Building houses USC’s medical school program as well as the S.C. College of Pharmacy’s Upstate program and USCColumbia’s satellite nurse anesthesia program.

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» Upstate School Districts ABBEVILLE COUNTY Abbeville County Schools Dr. Jonathan Phipps, Superintendent 400 Greenville St. Abbeville, SC 29620 864-366-5427 x. 1028 www.acsd.k12.sc.us

ANDERSON COUNTY Anderson School District 1 Dr. David Havird, Superintendent 801 North Hamilton St. Williamston, SC 29697 864-847-7344 www.asd1.schoolwires.com Anderson School District 2 Dr. Richard Rosenberger, Superintendent 10990 Belton-Honea Path Highway Honea Path, SC 29654 864-369-7364 www.anderson2.org Anderson School District 3 Dr. Mason Gary, Superintendent 335 West Front St. Iva, SC 29655 864-348-6196 www.anderson3.k12.sc.us Anderson School District 4 Dr. Lee M. D’Andrea, Superintendent P.O. Box 545 Pendleton, SC 29670 864-403-2001 www.anderson4.k12.sc.us Anderson School District 5 Thomas Wilson, Superintendent 400 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 864-260-5000 www.anderson5.net

CHEROKEE COUNTY Cherokee County Schools Dr. Quincie Moore, Superintendent P.O. Box 460 Gaffney, SC 29342 864-902-3500 www.cherokeek12.org

GREENVILLE COUNTY Greenville County Schools W. Burke Royster, Superintendent P.O. Box 2848 60

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Greenville, SC 29601 864-355-3100 www.greenville.k12.sc.us

GREENWOOD COUNTY Greenwood School District 50 Dr. Darrell Johnson, Superintendent P.O. Box 248 Greenwood, SC 29648 864-941-5400 www.gwd50.org Greenwood School District 51 Dr. Fay S. Sprouse, Superintendent 25 East Main St. Ware Shoals, SC 29692 864-456-7496 www.gwd51.org Greenwood County School District 52 Dr. Mark Petersen, Superintendent 605 Johnston Road Ninety Six, SC 29666 864-543-3100 www.greenwood52.org

LAURENS COUNTY Laurens County School District 55 Dr. Billy R. Strickland, Superintendent 1029 West Main St. Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-3568 www.laurens55.k12.sc.us Laurens County School District 56 Dr. David O’Shields, Superintendent 211 North Broad St., Suite B Clinton, SC 29325 864-938-2054 www.laurens56.k12.sc.us

OCONEE COUNTY Oconee County Schools Dr. Michael Thorsland, Superintendent 414 South Pine St. Walhalla, SC 29691 864-886-4400 www.oconee.k12.sc.us

PICKENS COUNTY Pickens County Schools Dr. Daniel Merck, Superintendent 1348 Griffin Mill Road Easley, SC 29640 864-855-8150 www.pickens.k12.sc.us

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SPARTANBURG COUNTY Spartanburg County School District 1 Dr. Ronald Garner, Superintendent P.O. Box 218 Campobello, SC 29322 864-472-4117 ext. 5249 www.spartanburg1.k12.sc.us Spartanburg School District 2 Dr. Scott J. Mercer, Superintendent 4606 Parris Bridge Road Boiling Springs, SC 29316 864-578-0128 x. 1115 www.spartanburg2.k12.sc.us Spartanburg School District 3 Dr. Jim Ray, Superintendent P.O. Box 267 Glendale, SC 29346 864-279-6000 www.spartanburg3.org Spartanburg School District 4 Dr. W. Rallie Liston, Superintendent 118 McEdco Road Woodruff, SC 29388 864-476-3186 www.spartanburg4.publishpath Spartanburg School District 5 Dr. Scott Turner, Superintendent P.O. Box 307 Duncan, SC 29334 864-949-2350 www.spart5.net Spartanburg School District 6 Dr. Darryl Owings, Superintendent 1390 Cavalier Way Roebuck, SC 29376 864-576-4212 www.spartanburg6.k12.sc.us Spartanburg School District 7 Dr. Russell W. Booker, Superintendent P.O. Box 970 Spartanburg, SC 29304 864-594-4405 www.spartanburg7.org

UNION COUNTY Union County Schools Dr. Kristi V. Woodall, Superintendent P.O. Box 907 Union, SC 29379 864-429-1740 www.union.k12.sc.us

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Ranked by Enrollment

Enrollment / Teachers

Grades / Student:Teacher Ratio B

Leonard Kupersmith 1959

1,142 119

K5 through 12th 10:1

864-234-7595 www.southsidechristian.org

Stephen G. Reel 1967

1,003 102

18 months through 12th varies by school level

None / SAIS-SACS, ACSI, SCHSL

864-770-1395 www.bobjonesacademy.net

Daniel C. Nelson 1927

1,001 87

K4 through 12th 12:1

Bob Jones University / pending accreditation

St. Joseph's Catholic School 100 St. Joseph's Drive Greenville, SC 29607

864-234-9009 www.sjcatholicschool.org

Keith F. Kiser 1993

680 52

6 through 12th 11:1

Shannon Forest Christian School 829 Garlington Road Greenville, SC 29615

864-678-5107 www.shannonforest.com

Bob Collins, Thomas Riddle 1968

453 48

Transitional kindergarten through 12th grade 18:1

Spartanburg Christian Academy 8740 Asheville Highway Spartanburg, SC 29316

864-578-4238 www.scawarriors.org

Rob McDonald 1996

445 -

K3 through 12th 16:1

864-582-7539 www.spartanburgdayschool.org

Rachel Deems 1957

425 50

3K through 12th 9:1

SCISA, SACS, NAPCIS, NASSP, NCEA, SCHSL, SACAC, PAIS, College Board / AdvancED (formerly the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) ACSI, ASCD, CAA, GCCTM, NASSP, NCISAA, The College Board, 22ft Basketball Academy of SFCS / SACS, SACAC First Baptist North Spartanburg, SCISA, SACS/AdvancED, ACSI, SBACS / SCISA and SACS/ AdvancED NAIS, SAIS, PAIS, CEEB, SCISA, NACAC / SACS/AdvancED, SAIS, IB

864-233-0556 www.hpcsonline.org/hpcs

Kevin L. Priest 1970

410 34

K4 through 12th 15:1

Hampton Park Baptist Church / SCACS

864-268-2210 www.mitchellroadchristian.org

Robert C. Schmidt, Tony Lesley, Beth Kinzer 1973

355 32

K3 through 8th 11:1

Member of the Better Business Bureau / ACSI, SACS (AdvancED)

864-229-2427 www.greenwoodchristianschool.org

Chris Johns 1992

315 29

K through 12th 9:1

Christian / SCISA, ACSI

864-224-7309 www.andersonchristian.com

Gina Michelle Cutler 1987

270 37

K2 through 12th 14:1 to 23:1

Nondenominational / SCISA

864-331-2145 www.popcatholicschool.org

Michael E. Pennell 2003

266 28

K4 through 8th 18:1

Catholic Diocese of Charleston; 2014 National Blue Ribbon School / SCISA, SACS

Montessori School of Anderson 280 Sam McGee Road Anderson, SC 29621

864-226-5344 www.msasc.org

Craig Drennon, Susan Johnson, Megan Mulligan 1973

225 50

Infants through 12th 7:1

AMS / SCISA

Oakwood Christian School 304 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625

864-225-6263 www.oakwoodministries.com

Russell Baun 1971

225 25

Pre-K through 12th 17:1

Oakwood Baptist Church / SCACS

Five Oaks Academy Inc. 1101 Jonesville Road Simpsonville, SC 29681

864-228-1881 www.fiveoaksacademy.com

Kathleen Trewhella Grant, Jessica Greer 2003

214 35

Toddler through 8th 5:1 toddler; 12:1 primary through 8th

864-288-8613 Brooke Walker www.montessorischoolofmauldin.com 1977

155 23

Infant through 8th 12:1

864-277-5350 www.olrschool.net

Marianne T. Tully 1955

149 18

K4 through 8th, Arrowsmith Program for learning difficulties 11:1

864-329-9884 www.greenvilleclassical.com

Tim Cockrell 2004

144 26

K4 through 12th 7:1; varies by class

None / ACCS, ACSI, NAUMS

864-427-4268 www.unioncds.org

Roger D. Estes 2001

130 16

Pre-K through 12th 10:1

Greater Union Church / AACS, SCACS

864-385-6020 www.carolinaprepschool.com

Lee Pariseau 2010

118 35

Infants through 5th 4:1-15:1

Core Knowledge / Actively pursuing status as a Core Knowledge school

864-582-6645 www.stpaulschoolsc.com

Patti Lanthier 1941

115 15

K4 through 8th 9:1

NCEA, SCFLTA / SACS

864-244-8899 www.camperdown.org

Dan Blanch 1986

104 32

K through 8th 3:1

SCISA / Orton-Gillingham Accredited Teaching and Training Facility

School Christ Church Episcopal School 245 Cavalier Drive Greenville, SC 29607 Southside Christian School 2211 Woodruff Road Simpsonville, SC 29681 Bob Jones Academy 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd.

Greenville, SC 29614

Spartanburg Day School 1701 Skylyn Drive Spartanburg, SC 29307 Hampton Park Christian School 875 State Park Road Greenville, SC 29609 Mitchell Road Christian Academy 207 Mitchell Road Greenville, SC 29615 Greenwood Christian School 2026 Woodlawn Road Greenwood, SC 29649 Anderson Christian School 3902 Liberty Highway Anderson, SC 29621 Prince of Peace Catholic School 1209 Brushy Creek Road Taylors, SC 29687

Montessori School of Mauldin Inc. 205 E. Butler Road, Suite B Mauldin, SC 29662 Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School 2 James Drive Greenville, SC 29605 Greenville Classical Academy 2519 Woodruff Road Simpsonville, SC 29681 Union Christian Day School 331 Meansville Road Union, SC 29379 Carolina Prep 212 Roper Mountain Road Ext. Greenville, SC 29615 St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School 152 Alabama St. Spartanburg, SC 29302 Camperdown Academy 501 Howell Road Greenville, SC 29615

Phone / Website

Administrator(s) / Year Founded

864-299-1522 www.cces.org

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B Some schools include volunteers and part-time teachers in their student:teacher ratios.

C Montessori School of Mauldin's teachers hold AMI or AMS certification; the school is unaffiliated.

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Affiliations / Accreditations - / SAIS-SACS, NAES, NAIS, PAIS, SCHSL

Montessori, SCISA, South Carolina Montessori Association / SCISA, Montessori accreditation None C / None NCEA, Diocese of Charleston / SACS

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Ranked by Fall 2014 Enrollment

Fall Enrollment

Faculty / Total Employees

James P. Clement 1889

17,083

864-250-8000 www.gvltec.edu greenvilletech@gvltec.edu

Keith Miller 1962

Tri-County Technical College 7900 U.S. Highway 76 Pendleton, SC 29670

864-646-8361 www.tctc.edu info@tctc.edu

University of South Carolina Upstate 800 University Way Spartanburg, SC 29303

School

Phone / Website Email

Administrator(s) / Year Founded

Public/ Private

Top Three Undergraduate Majors, by Enrollment

Clemson University 201 Sikes Hall Clemson, SC 29634

864-656-3975 www.clemson.edu jwm@clemson.edu

1,171 3,791

Public

Business Marketing Engineering/Engineering Technologies Biological Life Sciences

Greenville Technical College 738 S. Pleasantburg Drive Greenville, SC 29607

13,457

349 1,413

Public

University Transfer Nursing Computer Programming

Ronnie L. Booth 1962

6,553

250 375

Public

Associate in Arts Associate in Science Nursing

864-503-5000 www.uscupstate.edu twhaley@uscupstate.edu

Thomas Moore 1967

5,600

245 600

Public

Nursing Education Business

Spartanburg Community College 107 Community College Drive Spartanburg, SC 29303

864-592-4600 www.sccsc.edu admissions@sccsc.edu

Henry C. Giles Jr. 1963

5,228

125 313

Public

Associate of Arts Associate of Applied Science in Business Associate of Applied Science in Health Sciences

Limestone College 1115 College Drive Gaffney, SC 29340-3799

864-489-7151 www.limestone.edu admiss@limetone.edu

Walt Griffin 1845

3,300

108 340

Public

Business Administration Education Sports Management

Anderson University 316 Boulevard Anderson, SC 29621

864-231-2000 www.andersonuniversity.edu webmaster@andersonuniversity.edu

Evans P. Whitaker 1911

3,214

129 414

Private

Business Education Visual and Performing Arts

Furman University 3300 Poinsett Highway Greenville, SC 29613

864-294-2000 www.furman.edu web@furman.edu

Elizabeth Davis 1826

2,736

230 877

Private

Health Sciences Political Science Business Administration

Lander University 320 Stanley Ave. Greenwood, SC 29649

864-388-8307 www.lander.edu admissions@lander.edu

Daniel W. Ball 1872

2,717

125 381

Public

Business Administration Education Nursing

Bob Jones University 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd.

Greenville, SC 29614

864-242-5100 www.bju.edu info@bju.edu

Stephen Pettit, Gary Weier, Marshall Franklin 1927

2,693

190 948

Private

Business Administration Nursing Accounting

North Greenville University 7801 N. Tigerville Road Tigerville, SC 29688

864-977-7000 www.ngu.edu admissions@ngu.edu

Jimmy Epting 1892

2,638

124 337

Private

Christian Studies Business Administration Elementary Education

Wofford College 429 N. Church St. Spartanburg, SC 29303

864-597-4000 www.wofford.edu admission@wofford.edu

Nayef H. Samhat 1854

1,650

131 435

Private

Biology Business Economics English

Southern Wesleyan University 907 Wesleyan Drive Central, SC 29630

864-644-5000 www.swu.edu admissions@swu.edu

Todd S. Voss 1906

1,355

56 225

Private

Business Administration Elementary Education Biology/Pre-med

Presbyterian College 503 S. Broad St. Clinton, SC 29325

864-833-2820 www.presby.edu news@presby.edu

Claude C. Lilly III 1880

1,078

103 283

Private

Business Biology History

Converse College 580 E. Main St. Spartanburg, SC 29302

864-596-9000 www.converse.edu communications@converse.edu

Elizabeth A. Fleming 1889

832

83 235

Private

Psychology Biology Business Administration

Spartanburg Methodist College 1000 Powell Mill Road Spartanburg, SC 29301

864-587-4000 www.smcsc.edu SpartanburgMethodistCollege@smcsc.edu

Colleen P. Keith 1911

806

40 147

Private

Associate of Arts Associate of Science Associate of Criminal Justice

Brown Mackie College 2 Liberty Square Greenville, SC 29601

864-239-5300 www.brownmackie.edu/greenville kaburgess@brownmackie.edu

Karen Burgess 2009

700

25 70

Private

Business Administration Health Care Administration Occupational Therapy Assistant

Erskine College 2 Washington St. Due West, SC 29639

864-379-6683 www.erskine.edu communications@erskine.edu

Paul Kooistra 1839

610

62 135

Private

Biology Business Administration Psychology

ECPI University 1001 Keys Drive, Suite 100 Greenville, SC 29615

864-288-2828 www.ecpi.edu webgrv@ecpi.edu

Patricia A. Meredith 1999

280

22 45

Private

Medical Assisting Practical Nursing Network Security

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 225 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Suite E-7 Greenville, SC 29607

864-233-5288 www.erau.edu greenville@erau.edu

Margaret Evans 1926

92

12 12

Private

Technical Management Professional Aeronautics Engineering Technology

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32 Edward ___ College of Osteopathic

1 Classic SC fishing tournament held in Feb

Medicine

2015

33 Abbreviation on a scheduling board at

7 You can play it at the Green Valley Country

19 across

Club

34 Lee, named Best Director for “Life of Pi”

10 Business degree

35 Historic house in Charleston, Presqui’___

12 Spartanburg college

36 Cracker brand

13 Hall & Oates, for example

38 Cold war grp.

14 Outback Bowl losers vs the Gamecocks

40 SC river

in 2002

42 Greenville arts center and concert hall

15 Continent, for short

43 007’s doctor foe

17 Queen of the coop

44 Table _____, mountain and State Park

18 “Ring of Fire: singer

47 Pitched

19 SC international airport symbol

48 Wellness area (2 words)

20 Fashionable

52 Night light

21 Musical ability

53 ___ manner of speaking

24 Feel as if

54 Golfing starting point

26 See 18 down

55 State university

28 Extend a visit (2 words)

56 Kitty call

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29 Already, in Spanish 31 Spartanburg nickname, ___ City 33 Medical show 37 BMW information center 38 Major SC lake 39 Used to be 41 Homer Simpson sounds 44 Refresh 45 Mountain State Park in the Piedmont region 46 SC’s largest island, ___s 49 Its drilling off shore is much debated 50 Compass direction 51 Acronym for the Spartenburg Academic Movement 54 Back __ back

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