Spinks Family Wins Philanthropy Award

Oct. 5, 2018

 

The Children's Museum of the Upstate is very grateful to donors like the Spinks family, who sponsor many events and organizations that improve children's education, health, wellness, and moral growth in communities where they operate. Their generosity includes scholarships, schools, arts, hunger, athletics, health care, addiction prevention & intervention, mentoring, youth clubs & associations, ...

2012 Spinx Run Fest: Record Number of Participants

Oct. 5, 2018

 

Festivities kicked off on Friday at the Kroc Center with the race EXPO and packet pick-up. Previously held at Fluor Field (home of the Greenville Drive and the finishing line for the races) the new venue helped provide runners an indoor haven and gave running affiliates such as the GTC and Pace Running Magazine ...

Ice on Main plans changes

Oct. 5, 2018

Ice on Main opens Nov. 23, the day after Thanksgiving, and continues through Jan. 21, a holiday for many in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Originally conceived as a fun activity to help fill the void of major downtown events during the winter season, Ice on Main's popularity exceeded expectations during its first ...

Spinx Opens New Store In Powdersville

Oct. 5, 2018

Steve Spinks named chief executive officer of Spinx Company

Oct. 5, 2018

"I know that the company will benefit from Steve's judgment and day-to-day leadership as CEO" said Stewart Spinks. "Of course, I will remain involved and look forward to seeing the company grow with Steve's guidance."

As reported in a Raymond James/CSP Daily News Flash yesterday, the transition became official on March 15.

Steve Spinx has ...

The 40 Days of Summer Jeep Giveaway

Oct. 5, 2018

We kicked off the Keys to Summer Fun promotion in June with events held at the Spinx stores. At each event customers entered for a chance to win a key to start the brand new 2012 Jeep Wrangler, a year’s free gas and a year’s supply of Pepsi products.

The final event was held at ...

Spinks built business from single Greenville gas station

Oct. 5, 2018

Launching his Spinx Oil business with one service station in 1972, he now has 64 convenience stores with gasoline islands and 750 employees. His wholesale distribution business also delivers motor fuel to more than 60 independent dealers.

Over the past 40 years, he has bought property and built and sold stores. He has sold property, ...

Spinx's South Carolina Store Count Grows

Oct. 5, 2018

The store officially opened its doors on Feb. 15. Spinx executives celebrated the grand opening by holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony with local officials.

The new store, open 24 hours, offers Spinx Fresh on the Go selections and includes an outside dining area. The location also offers both diesel and ethanol-free Spinx PureMax fuel grades.

"We're ...

Spinx Announces 40th Anniversary Celebration Plans

Oct. 5, 2018

This year marks 40 years of “Making Life Easier” for local gasoline-convenience retailer, The Spinx Co. In 1972, Stewart Spinks, founder and CEO of The Spinx Co., purchased his first store located on the corner of Washington Street and Laurens Rd in Greenville, S.C. Since 1972, The Spinx Co. has grown to over ...

Recipients of proceeds from charity golf tournament announced

Oct. 5, 2018

 The Spinx Charity Classic will be held on Tuesday, May 1st, 2012. The tournament will be hosted at two of Greenville’s finest private greens, Chanticleer and Riverside Courses. To kick-off the tournament there will be a private pairings party, held in Downtown Greenville, the night prior to the tournament.

 “There are ...