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Phoenix Center

GREENVILLE, SC- The Rally for Recovery is a free, family friendly event that is open to the public. This year it is sponsored by Spinx.
Michael McLain, Community Engagement Director at the Phoenix Center, said, “We are blessed to have the Rally for Recovery in Greenville County to bring together recovery service partners and providers, as well as individuals and families that have been impacted by substance use disorders, to offer help, hope, reduce stigma, and to highlight to the community that people do indeed, recover from alcoholism/addiction and go on to live healthy and productive lives and while enriching their relationships. The Phoenix Center is honored to host this event every September and we are grateful for the many other treatment and human service agencies that partner with us to provide this outreach and advocacy event every year to upstate South Carolina.”
A very integral part of the Rally for Recovery will be a recovery recognition ceremony to honor those within the recovery community. As a part of this ceremony, there will also be a time of reflection to remember those that we have lost.
In an effort to combat overdoses, Narcan training and distribution will be available at this event. In addition, there will be activities for all ages, free lunch, music, A Friendship Dance presented by the Catawba Nation, community resources, a health fair and vendors. The event will open with Benton Blount, America’s Got Talent Season 10 top 10 finalist, singing the National Anthem.
The Rally for Recovery will be held from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. on September 6, 2025 at the Charles E. Shipman Center, 975 Foot Hills Road, Greenville, S.C.
Members of these organizations and willing attendees and volunteers will be available for questions and interviews throughout the course of the event. Interviews prior to the event can also be arranged.

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Cassidy Coates Price, P.A.

The 2025 edition of Talk-Greenville’s Top Lawyers list includes Cassidy Coates Price, P.A. attorneys Amber Glidewell, Trey Suggs and Clark Price, each recognized for their work in the Greenville legal community.

The Top Lawyers designation is based on a peer-nomination process conducted by a national research firm on behalf of Talk-Greenville. Licensed attorneys in Greenville were invited to identify local lawyers they would recommend—other than themselves—across a range of practice areas. Nominees were then vetted to ensure they are actively practicing and in good standing with the South Carolina Bar.

Amber Glidewell is the firm’s Managing Partner and leads its Commercial Real Estate practice. She has built a strong reputation advising clients in complex real estate transactions throughout the Upstate.

Trey Suggs is a partner at the firm and has earned recognition for his work in medical malpractice defense. He represents hospitals, healthcare systems, and medical professionals, helping clients navigate complex legal matters with skill and dedication.

Clark Price is a founding member of the firm and focuses his practice on litigation and mediation. He has represented South Carolina businesses and municipalities in a wide range of civil matters and now offers mediation services informed by decades of trial experience.

This recognition reflects the strong leadership and the firm’s commitment to serving clients with integrity and skill.

About Cassidy Coates Price
Cassidy Coates Price is a small firm engaged in large firm practice. Our attorneys practice in a wide variety of areas including general commercial litigation, commercial and corporate banking, real estate, creditors’ rights, bankruptcy, governmental investigations, and probate.

For more information about Cassidy Coates Price, please contact Maggie Waddoups at +1 864 349 2611 or mwaddoups@cassidycoates.com.

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Cassidy Coates Price, P.A.

Seven attorneys from Cassidy Coates Price, P.A. have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, and one attorney has been named to the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. These distinctions are determined through peer evaluations and reflect the attorneys’ standing and credibility in the legal field.

The Best Lawyers in America® (2026 Edition)
Greenville, SC

• Weyman C. Carter – Banking and Finance Law; Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Litigation – Bankruptcy
• James H. Cassidy – Banking and Finance Law; Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Commercial Litigation
• William Coates – Government Relations Practice; Litigation – Banking and Finance; Litigation – Environmental
• Amber Glidewell – Banking and Finance Law; Real Estate Law
• Ross B. Plyler – Corporate Law; Employment Law – Management; Insurance Law
• V. Clark Price – Commercial Litigation; Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
• Fred W. Suggs III – Commercial Litigation; Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America (2026 Edition)
Greenville, SC

• Lillian Keeling – Commercial Litigation; Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants

Best Lawyers honors attorneys who demonstrate excellence in their practice areas, as evaluated by their peers. This recognition affirms each attorney’s commitment to high standards of practice and their strong standing in the legal community.

About Cassidy Coates Price
Cassidy Coates Price is a small firm engaged in large firm practice. Our attorneys practice in a wide variety of areas including general commercial litigation, commercial and corporate banking, real estate, creditors’ rights, bankruptcy, governmental investigations, and probate.

For more information about Cassidy Coates Price, please contact Maggie Waddoups at +1 864 349 2611 or mwaddoups@cassidycoates.com.

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Cassidy Coates Price, P.A.

Seven attorneys from Cassidy Coates Price, P.A. have been recognized in the 2025 Upstate Legal Elite, published annually by Greenville Business Magazine. The list honors top attorneys across the Upstate as nominated and selected by their peers in the legal community.

Attorneys from Cassidy Coates Price, P.A. were recognized across a broad range of litigation and transactional practice areas:

• Amber Glidewell – Commercial Real Estate
• Henry Fair – Commercial Real Estate
• Lillian K. H. Keeling – Medical Malpractice – Defendant
• Ross Plyler – Estate & Trust Litigation; Insurance Law
• Taylor Campbell – Medical Malpractice – Defendant
• Trey Suggs – Business Litigation; Medical Malpractice – Defendant
• Weyman Carter – Bankruptcy and Creditor Rights

Upstate Legal Elite is part of the magazine’s statewide Legal Elite program, which asks attorneys to nominate colleagues they consider the best in their field. The recognition is widely regarded as one of the most respected peer-reviewed honors for South Carolina lawyers.

About Cassidy Coates Price
Cassidy Coates Price is a small firm engaged in large firm practice. Our attorneys practice in a wide variety of areas including general commercial litigation, commercial and corporate banking, real estate, creditors’ rights, bankruptcy, governmental investigations, and probate.

For more information about Cassidy Coates Price, please contact Maggie Waddoups at +1 864 349 2611 or mwaddoups@cassidycoates.com.

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Cassidy Coates Price, P.A.

Fred W. “Trey” Suggs III of Cassidy Coates Price, P.A. has been named to the South Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2025 Medical Malpractice Power List.

Suggs is one of just ten attorneys statewide recognized for their exceptional work and contributions to the field of medical malpractice litigation. The annual Power List highlights South Carolina attorneys who have earned the respect of their peers and demonstrated a high level of achievement in their practice. Trey was recognized for his work defending hospitals, healthcare systems, physicians, and nurses in complex litigation.

“It’s an honor to be listed alongside so many respected attorneys,” said Suggs. “South Carolina has a strong stable of lawyers in this field, and I’m proud to be part of it.”

Trey has been practicing law for 23 years and focuses on defending medical professionals and institutions in civil litigation. He was previously named “Lawyer of the Year” in Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants for Greenville by Best Lawyers in America®.

About Cassidy Coates Price
Cassidy Coates Price is a small firm engaged in large firm practice. Our attorneys practice in a wide variety of areas including general commercial litigation, commercial and corporate banking, real estate, creditors’ rights, bankruptcy, governmental investigations, and probate.

For more information about Cassidy Coates Price, please contact Maggie Waddoups at +1 864 349 2611 or mwaddoups@cassidycoates.com.

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Cassidy Coates Price, P.A.

Cassidy Coates Price, P.A. is pleased to announce that founding partner Bill Coates has been named to the South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Power List for Commercial and Consumer Litigation.

The Power List recognizes attorneys across South Carolina who have distinguished themselves through their work in complex, high-stakes litigation. Coates’ selection reflects a career spanning more than 40 years and marked by notable leadership, service, and results.

A former assistant U.S. attorney, Coates began his legal career in government service before transitioning to private practice, where he built a reputation for effective advocacy in both commercial and criminal matters. Today, his practice includes commercial and corporate litigation, real estate and financial disputes, environmental litigation, governmental investigations and white-collar criminal defense.

Coates served as a legislative aide to U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond and as counsel to the Senate Judiciary Committee early in his career. He is a past recipient of the Order of the Palmetto, the state’s highest civilian honor, and the Robert W. Hemphill Award from the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association.

Throughout his career, Coates has remained committed to the integrity of the legal profession. “Bill has been a go-to lawyer for complex litigation in this state for decades,” said Trey Suggs, Litigation Practice Leader at Cassidy Coates Price. “Those of us who have worked alongside him know how much preparation, judgment, and strategic thinking he brings to every case. This recognition is well deserved.”

Cassidy Coates Price, P.A. congratulates Bill on this well-earned recognition and is proud to celebrate his continued contributions to the legal community.

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Ticket Sales Now Live For Greenville Convention Center’s Holiday Fair Benefiting Rotary Club of Greenville

GREENVILLE, SC (September 2, 2025) – Greenville Convention Center today announced ticket sales are now live for Holiday Fair, a cherished tradition in the Upstate, bringing joy of the season to families, friends and holiday enthusiasts alike.
Proceeds of Holiday Fair benefit Rotary Charities, the philanthropic arm of the Rotary Club of Greenville, which seeks ways to make meaningful, sustained differences in the quality of life of the citizens of Greenville County.
Holiday Fair will offer more than 500 vendor booths, featuring one-of-a-kind gifts, decorations, accessories and more, a children’s play area, local entertainment, chef prepared food offerings and tastings from local favorites Six & Twenty Distillery and Methodical Coffee from December 4-7, 2025.
The holiday extravaganza will attract thousands of local and out-of-town visitors and will build on holiday traditions of the past while offering new elements that create memories for the future.
Show Dates and Times:
• Thursday, December 4 10am – 6pm
• Friday, December 5 10am – 7pm
• Saturday, December 6 10am – 7pm
• Sunday, December 7 11am – 6pm
Cost:
• Tickets:
o $10 for adults
o $9 for seniors (60+)
o Free for children 2 and under

• Parking:
o $10 per vehicle
To purchase tickets, click here.
For information on becoming a vendor, click here.

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About Greenville Convention Center
As one of the Southeast’s largest venues, boasting 280,000 square feet of impressive exhibit and event space in one of the most sought-after cities, the Greenville Convention Center is committed to providing you with the resources you need to turn your event into an experience that brings your plans to life.

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Pendleton Place

Greenville, S.C. – 8/28/2025– Pendleton Place, a trusted nonprofit serving youth and families in crisis, has launched the Solid Ground, Bright Future campaign to raise $500,000 in unrestricted funds by March 1, 2026. The campaign will support core operational needs and ensure the continued delivery of life-changing services during a period of strategic realignment.

With more than 50 years of impact in the Upstate, Pendleton Place provides housing, shelter, and support services for youth experiencing homelessness, family instability, or involvement in the foster care system. This campaign comes at a critical time as the organization responds to rising infrastructure costs and increasing demand for services—expenses often left uncovered by traditional grant funding.

As part of the effort, Pendleton Place has reimagined its 50th Anniversary celebration. Originally planned as a formal luncheon in 2025, the event will now take place in spring 2026 as a casual, on-site celebration at Pendleton Place. Guests will have the opportunity to experience the organization’s mission firsthand, meet staff and youth, and see the impact of their support up close. The event will serve as the culmination of the campaign, celebrating both the organization’s legacy and its future.

“While we are facing a significant funding gap, we are not standing still,” said Stacy Hyde, Executive Director of Pendleton Place. “We’re actively realigning resources, strengthening our financial position, and making the strategic shifts needed for long-term sustainability. Now, we are asking our community to stand with us and ensure that no young person is turned away when they need us most.”

The Solid Ground, Bright Future campaign will help stabilize essential operations such as facility expenses, utilities, and staffing—critical investments that make Pendleton Place’s mission-driven programs possible.

Supporters can give today at www.pendletonplace.org/donate and are encouraged to share the campa

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When the Road Becomes the Risk

The partial collapse of a bridge in Pickens County earlier this year was a jarring reminder: sometimes the danger isn’t other drivers, it’s the road itself.

Thankfully, no one was hurt, but it raised an unsettling question: how often do hidden hazards in our infrastructure contribute to accidents without victims realizing it?

We tend to see failures like this as once-in-a-generation events. But the truth is, everyday hazards such as uneven shoulders, standing water, or a deep pothole can set off a chain reaction that leads to life-changing accidents.

I’ve seen it firsthand:
• A driver swerves to avoid a pothole and clips another vehicle.
• A worn shoulder drops off unexpectedly, sending a car off course.
• Poor drainage leaves water pooled on a highway, causing hydroplaning.

These incidents don’t make headlines like a collapsed bridge, but for the people involved, the consequences can be devastating.

If you’ve been in an accident, it’s worth investigating if road conditions played a role. It’s not always obvious, so these are the steps we advise our clients to take:
Document the scene. Photograph not just the vehicles but the road surface, shoulders, guardrails, and construction signs.
Look closely for hazards. Even trivial defects such as potholes, faded lane markings, or standing water may matter later.
Talk to witnesses. They may have noticed something you didn’t.
Review the accident report. Ensure hazards are noted; if they’re not, add your observations.
Don’t assume it was just bad luck. These conditions will matter in the courtroom or at the negotiating table.

Infrastructure failures don’t always look dramatic. Sometimes they are hidden in plain sight. That is why it is essential to consult with an experienced attorney who can thoroughly investigate all aspects, including whether unsafe infrastructure played a minor or significant role.

By Alex Stalvey, leader of the Personal Injury practice group at Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey

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Gordon Street Lofts holds ribbon cutting

Officials and community leaders welcomed the much-anticipated Gordon Street Lofts Tuesday afternoon.

Located just outside Greenville City limits near the intersection of Easley Bridge Road and South Washington Avenue, Gordon Street Lofts features 116 units, priced for families earning 60% AMI. M Peters Group, Greenberg Farrow and J Davis Construction were the project team.

As part of a refurbished textile mill, the approximately 160,000 square foot structure includes one-, two-, and three-bedroom units.

“Gordon Street Lofts offers an unbeatable location in the vibrant, creative heart of West Greenville, one of the area’s most sought-after neighborhoods,” said Mark Peter, president of the M. Peters Group.
“Our goal for Gordon Street Lofts has been to take the old and make it new again to serve the community.”

Joel Davis, president of J. Davis Construction, said it’s part of the company’s mission to create positive community impacts such as Gordon Street Lofts.

“We are honored to be part of the team to enhance an unused property and repurpose it for families to live in some of the best quality housing in Greenville,” he said.

Greenville-based NHE, Inc., will be serving as the community management team.

“We are excited to help bring Gordon Street Lofts to fruition,” said Taylor Davis, President of NHE. “We always support the creation of affordable housing that meets the needs of the community. This property is special because of its location and reuse.”

In August 2023, Greenville County Council authorized a special source credit agreement that allowed the developer to offset investments in infrastructure related to the project against payments in lieu of taxes owed to the county. It required a minimum investment of $7.5 million within the first five years of the agreement, which has been met. In addition, the community was placed in a multi-county industrial and business park in order to qualify for the incentives.