Greenville Tech minority retention, Spartanburg dubbed cool, Euphoria lineup

Greenville Tech program aims to retain minority students

Greenville Technical College has launched an initiative designed to increase academic success rates. The African American Male Scholars Initiative provides intensive case management and personalized support services that help participants overcome barriers so they can graduate on time, according to a news release.

Travel group puts "cool" stamp on Spartanburg

A group of writers with the Matador Network, which is associated with travel services, thinks Spartanburg is a pretty cool place to visit.

Recruiting underway for 2020 census workers

South Carolina is one of several states in which the U.S. Census Bureau has particular need for temporary, part-time census takers for the 2020 census. The bureau is currently recruiting up to 500,000 temporary workers to meet its goal of more than 2 million applicants.

Lou Kennedy appointed to SCRA board

Nephron Pharmaceuticals President and CEO Lou Kennedy has been appointed by Gov. Henry McMaster to serve on the executive committee of the SCRA board of trustees.

On the Menu

Euphoria announces event lineup

Euphoria, a food, wine and music festival in Greenville, announced the lineup for this year’s kickoff event, a Feb. 27 party called “A Southern Remedy: Comfort Food, Booze & Tunes.” Participating restaurants include Woodside Bistro, The Pasta Addict, Hendough, Saltwater Kitchen, Topsoil Kitchen & Market, The Habitap, Oak Hill Café and the Greenville County Schools BBQ Team

Learn more about the event here.

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