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Anticipation began building after the city of Greenville announced the opening of the luxury pop-up store Bal Harbour Shops in late July. The Haywood Mall facility will consist of 32 shipping containers housing approximately 10 luxury brand shops and a fine dining restaurant, The Whitman. The grand opening is scheduled for August 24 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The facility will be in Greenville for eight weeks. It’s modeled after Bal Harbour Shops, the first shopping center founded by Stanley Whitman in 1965 on the site of a former World War II Army barracks in Bal Harbour, Florida. The…

Many provisions of the 2017 tax law are set to expire at the end of 2025. As concerns about widening deficits cause policymakers to carefully consider key tax exemptions, credits and other tax breaks, advocates are already trying to convince Congress to extend or make permanent key provisions. One such provision is the pass-through deduction for certain businesses. “It’s a 20% deduction on certain qualified business income from pass-through businesses,” explains Garrett Watson, senior policy analyst at the Tax Foundation. “Pass-through businesses, which include sole proprietors and small mom-and-pop shops to large S corporations and partnerships, may also qualify for…

Perigold, the luxury home retailer known for its carefully curated selection of top home brands, is set to open its first brick-and-mortar store at CityPlace in West Palm Beach. Set to open in fall 2025, the new store marks a key milestone in Perigold’s expansion strategy, which aims to blend its successful online presence with an immersive in-store experience. The 30,000-square-foot store will span two floors, feature an outdoor balcony and high ceilings, and will showcase Perigold’s wide range of products and designer collections. Rebecca Gins, Global Head of Perigold, emphasized the significance of this expansion. “Perigold is a luxury…

Patriots announce four roster changes, including three additions, first seen on NBC Sports BostonThe New England Patriots were busy shuffling players on Tuesday.The team signed defensive end Kobe Jones and linebacker Christian McCarroll to add much-needed depth to the front seven, added wide receiver Matt Landers via waivers and placed wideout Ja’Que Jackson on injured reserve, after the team announced all four transfers.Jones has two NFL games of experience, appearing in one game each with the Carolina Panthers and Green Bay Packers in 2022. He went undrafted after playing at Mississippi State in 2021. Jones also played for the Atlanta…

Architectural drawings of the proposed Target. Submitted.A Target store may be opening in Gallatin soon.City Planner Brian Rose presented a Preliminary Master Development Plan (PMDP) to a City Council committee last week in connection with an ordinance to change 47.51 acres from a Specific Planned District (SP) to a Mixed Residential and Office (MRO) Planned Unit Development (PUD). The zoning change will bring the 47.5 acres in the parcel into line with the adjacent 9 acres already designated as an MRO, creating uniform zoning for the development.The shopping center is adjacent to the southwest corner of Volunteer State Community College…

Children are growing up in a digital age unlike anything they have experienced before. How do we determine when screen time is “enough” or when social media use is too much? Social media and technology help children stay connected with family, friends, and peers, but they can also feel overwhelmed by the amount of information. Excessive social media use can lead to problems like isolation, loneliness, and fewer face-to-face social connections. Here are some pros and cons of social media and technology use for children in today’s digital age. Strong Points It fosters healthy connections with others who share their…

Health insurance premiums for about 200,000 Connecticut residents with state-managed health insurance could rise again. The Connecticut Department of Insurance is expected to decide soon whether to approve rate increases in the individual and small group markets proposed by seven health insurers, including Anthem, Connecticare and UnitedHealthcare. According to the department, the proposed average individual rate request represents an 8.3% increase compared to 12.4% in 2024, and ranges from 7.4% to 12.5%. The proposed average small group rate request represents an 11.9% increase compared to 14.8% in 2024, and ranges from 5.1% to 13.6%. Companies cite rising healthcare costs, including…

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana University has received a donation to support its sports broadcasting programming.John Miley, 93, recently donated more than 44,000 sports broadcasts to the National Sports Journalism Center at the Indiana University Bloomington School of Media. Miley’s collection includes audio and video files of television and radio sporting events dating back to the 1930s.According to an IU news article, the media school plans to use the collection as a resource to enhance its sports broadcasting courses, such as Big Ten Plus and WIUX, as well as extracurricular programs related to sports broadcasting.”Providing students with the opportunity to listen…

Residents of southeast Weld County now have a place closer to home to handle county business, from voter registration to health issues.The Weld County Commission and Fort Lupton officials hosted a ribbon-cutting celebration Aug. 15 at Weld County’s new County Service Center, located at 2960 9th St. in Fort Lupton.”I think the idea of ​​the commissioners providing services to the residents, rather than the residents having to go find the services, is great,” Fort Lupton Mayor Zoe Hubbard said. “It’s a great step forward and I’m always happy to steal a service from Firestone. My son lives within sight of…

Skift Take Nearly every hotel brand is targeting the luxury segment, and Hilton is no exception, and with this move, the brand is taking this approach by strengthening its relationships with influential travel advisors. Sean O’Neill Hilton on Tuesday announced a revamped program for select luxury travel advisors who book luxury hotels and resorts. “This isn’t just a new name,” the company said of the invitation-only program, which is being renamed from Impresario to Hilton for Luxury. The program will add a “concierge desk” for agents. Hilton also plans to reward advisors who make more quality bookings. Why it matters:…