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A Nashville-based elite athletic training center will open its first Greenville location this month.

D1 Training, which was founded by a former NFL player, will open on Woodruff Road on April 14, the company announced in a news release. The location will be run by two local franchisees, James Black and Stacy Reames Black.

“We’re incredibly excited to open D1 Training in Greenville and bring this unique training experience to the youth in our community,” James Black said. “We’re proud to provide a space where kids can grow, achieve their goals, and realize their full potential in a positive and supportive environment.”

The training company is expanding across the country, bringing its philosophy of following the five principles of athletic-based workouts: dynamic warm-up, performance, strength program, core and conditioning, and cool down.

D1 has group workout options, as well as semi-private and private training. It has franchises owned by pro football players Von Miller, Tim Tebow and Michael Oher. It has more than 100 locations nationwide.

Juneteenth GVL joins Habitat for Humanity for home building project

For its next step for its Advancing Black Homeownership project, an affordable homeownership nonprofit is partnering with Juneteenth GVL in Nicholtown.

Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County has begun its Juneteenth Community Build venture, which is part of an ongoing set of projects designed to bring together people of different backgrounds to create more affordable housing, according to a news release.

It’s a major community issue as property values skyrocket and the population booms, which has disproportionately affected Black residents.

“As we celebrate Juneteenth, we recognize the importance of economic empowerment and equity in housing,” Joseph Fields, vice president of equity for Habitat Greenville, said in a news release. “Through this build, we are not just constructing homes — we are strengthening communities and creating lasting opportunities for families.”

Juneteenth GVL is contributing a $10,000 donation to support the build.

Push to expand child care access begins in Spartanburg

As Spartanburg County continues its explosive growth, it needs as many people as possible to fill all the new jobs. This need means reaching beyond typical recruitment efforts like job fairs by instead reengaging people with the workforce.

A 2022 survey found that more than 12 percent of young children had a parent who quit a job, did not take a job or greatly changed their job because of problems with child care. Spartanburg County is no exception to this national issue. Child care facilities in the county often have lengthy waitlists and affordability can be a challenge.

OneSpartanburg, the county’s chamber of commerce, is supporting solutions to expand the accessibility and affordability of quality childcare. The organization isn’t waiting for state lawmakers in Columbia to act.

United Community bank named one of the Southeast’s top most-trusted banks

Through a major survey of customers at large banks, United Community bank was named No. 1 for Retail Banking Customer Satisfaction in the Southeast.

The award comes from J.D. Power’s 2025 U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study. It also ranked United Community as No. 1 in Trust and No. 1 in People.

“This recognition comes directly from the people we serve every day, which makes it especially valuable,” Lynn Harton, Chairman and CEO of United Community, said in a news release. “I’m proud of our team — they’re the ones who build genuine relationships with customers and truly care about helping them succeed.”

The bank relocated its corporate headquarters to Greenville in 2024. It had $27.7 billion in assets and 199 offices at the end of 2024.