Melrose Market, a new concept from local restaurateur, announced for Melrose Heights retail center
August 15, 2025
Led by industry veteran Chad Elsey, the American brasserie is planned to open in 2026 Columbia’s hospitality scene is set to welcome a fresh concept with the announcement of Melrose…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Chad Charles, Charles & Associates
August 13, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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City of Charleston launches full restoration of St. Julian smokestacks
August 13, 2025The City of Charleston has begun a full restoration of the historic smokestacks at the St. Julian Devine Community Center — an effort to preserve one of the Eastside’s most…
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Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas elevates two Directors, reintroduces key staff members
August 12, 2025Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) has promoted Jonna Turner to Director of Membership, and Mandy Allison to Director of Business. As Director of Membership, Turner will…
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THS Constructors, Inc. celebrates 20 years
August 11, 2025
Honoring the Past While Looking to the Future with a Renewed Brand and Vision GREENVILLE, SC – THS Constructors, Inc. (THS), a leading construction management firm in the Southeast, proudly…
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Hattie’s Crossing bringing 12 new homes to Cayce
August 5, 2025Construction is underway on all 12 homes at Hattie’s Crossing, an urban in-fill community on the site of the former Cayce Grammar School. Hattie’s Crossing is a project of Columbia…
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Garvin Design Group, HNTB, and Contract Construction complete Coastal Carolina University’s Indoor Practice Facility
August 4, 2025
Garvin Design Group, HNTB, and Contract Construction announced the completion of Coastal Carolina University’s new Indoor Practice Facility in Conway, South Carolina. This state-of-the-art, 93,000-square-foot facility marks a significant enhancement…
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Building a healthier future: Charleston construction leaders join forces for heart health and wellness
August 4, 2025
Blake Banks named chairperson of American Heart Association’s Hard Hats with Heart Twelve Charleston construction leaders joined forces to improve the cardiovascular health of the area’s construction workers, with Banks…
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Trehel promotes Matt Nalley to project superintendent
August 4, 2025
Trehel announced the promotion of Matt Nalley to a project superintendent role. Nalley joined Trehel in 2022 as an Assistant Superintendent. Since then, he has steadily grown in his role,…
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Generation Five Homes celebrates 5 years of building custom homes
July 31, 2025
The Lowcountry’s Only True Turnkey Modular Builder Marks a Milestone Generation Five Homes, the Lowcountry’s premier full-service modular home builder, is proud to celebrate its fifth anniversary this July. Founded…
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Pyramid Contracting ~ Featured Listing
July 31, 2025
Pyramid Contracting, LLC Built to Stand the Test of Time Pyramid Contracting is a South Carolina-based general contractor providing commercial, industrial, municipal, and federal construction services across the Southeast. Founded…
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City of Orangeburg celebrates milestone with ribbon cutting of new City Hall
July 30, 2025
Modern facility to enhance services and strengthen community engagement The City of Orangeburg announced the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for its new City Hall on Wednesday, August 6…
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Garvin Design Group, Hood Construction complete USC Idea Center at Gateway 737
July 22, 2025
On July 21, Garvin Design Group and Hood Construction joined members of the University of South Carolina community for a special grand opening event and tour of the recently completed…
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Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas announces new leadership and expanded roles to strengthen regional impact
July 21, 2025
The Board of Directors for Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) proudly announces several new appointments and expanded roles within its leadership team, reinforcing the organization’s mission…
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Digital Site Box promotes Gray Tollison to Senior Sales Director
July 21, 2025
Digital Site Box, a first-of-its-kind onsite documentation management platform, has announced the promotion of Gray Tollison to Senior Sales Director. Gray joined Digital Site Box in 2024 and has quickly…
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Green Hill Fence Company
July 16, 2025
We build and install privacy and other fences in Greenville County and other parts of the Upstate in South Carolina. We work with both residential and commercial clients. Give us…
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Anderson County to welcome Anderson Lake, its most significant community project in decades
July 14, 2025
A visionary new chapter is unfolding in Anderson County with the announcement of Anderson Lake, a 1,200-acre, mixed-use community that will bring new life, energy, and opportunity to a unique…
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Hood Construction announces new hire and teammate promotion
July 9, 2025
Hood Construction announced two key leadership updates. Jim Ott has joined the team as Senior Project Manager, and Brandon Hein has been promoted to Project Manager, reinforcing the company’s commitment…
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Midlands Technical College finishes number two in the nation at SkillsUSA
July 7, 2025
Midlands Technical College’s (MTC’s) Building Construction Technology team won silver in the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference, held June 23-27, 2025 in Atlanta, GA. The award marked the fourth…
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Cohn Construction breaks ground on a new 100,000 SF distribution center for FAYAT Group
July 3, 2025
RIDGEWAY, SC – Cohn Construction has broken ground on a new 100,000 SF distribution center for the FAYAT Group, located on a 30-acre site at 321 Blue Granite Parkway in…
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Quackenbush Architects’ Spencer Hutchinson graduates from Leadership Columbia
July 3, 2025
Spencer Hutchinson, AIA, an architect and principal at Quackenbush Architects + Planners, recently graduated from Leadership Columbia, a 10-month Columbia Chamber of Commerce program for emerging and existing leaders in…
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Hood Construction Vice President of Finance receives Women of Influence Award
July 2, 2025
Hood Construction Vice President of Finance, Janet Bearden, has received the Columbia Regional Business Report 2025 Columbia Women of Influence Award. The recipients of the Women of Influence Awards are,…
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Charles & Associates earns 2025 Best of South Carolina honor
June 30, 2025
Charles & Associates was named to the 2025 Best of South Carolina list under the Construction & Remodeling Contractors category. Charles & Associates is a full-service home repair and remodeling…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Julie Tindall, Tindall Architecture Workshop
June 30, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Hill Construction breaks ground on SouthShore Marina on Lake Murray
June 18, 2025
Hill Construction has officially broken ground on a major expansion at SouthShore Marina. The project will include two 75-foot-tall, 7-story dry stack boat storage buildings, each capable of holding 175…
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Ritedose unveils state-of-the-art distribution and logistics facility at Ritedose Performance Park
June 18, 2025New facility expands Ritedose’s capabilities to handle well over 2 billion doses per year The Ritedose Corporation, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer specializing in Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) technology, today unveiled its new…
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USCB to host public meeting on Sand Shark 20/20 Project
June 16, 2025
The University of South Carolina Beaufort will host a public meeting on Thursday, June 26 to share the plans for the Sand Shark 20/20 Project, an initiative to create a…
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Hood Construction receives CAGC Community Impact Award
June 12, 2025
Hood Construction was recognized with the 2025 Carolina’s AGC Community Impact Award. Each year, the Carolinas chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America honors companies in South Carolina &…
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Roper St. Francis Healthcare breaks ground on future Roper Hospital campus in North Charleston
June 11, 2025The new facility on 27 acres will create an estimated 3,600 jobs, driving $2.5 billion in economic growth In a bold leap toward the future of healthcare in the Lowcountry,…
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Hood Construction wins Gleaming Star Award
June 3, 2025
Hood Construction announced the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation has recognized Hood with a Gleaming Star Award. The Safety Awards reception was held on June 2nd in the…
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Cohn Construction completes industrial warehouse and office for Long Heating & Air Conditioning
May 27, 2025
Cohn Construction has completed the development of a 4-acre site and construction of an industrial warehouse and office for Long Heating & Air Conditioning located at 416 Cedarcrest Drive in…
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Magnus Development breaks ground on a new facility for Cintas in Horry County
May 22, 2025
Magnus Development Partners announced they have broken ground on a 24,000 square foot building for Cintas Corporation in Horry County, S.C. The project is located on Water Tower Road directly…
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Groundbreaking marks exciting new chapter for Caliente Ballroom in Mount Pleasant
May 13, 2025A celebratory crowd gathered last week in the heart of Mount Pleasant to witness the official groundbreaking of Caliente Ballroom—a long-awaited project that brings together the vision of local entrepreneur…
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Hill Construction expanding manufacturing facility for Summit Lockers
May 7, 2025
Hill Construction joined the local owners of Summit Lockers to officially break ground on its new building expansion. Hill Construction has been selected to build a manufacturing facility expansion for…
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In Site Designs welcomes Brittany Chryst as Studio Business Manager
May 6, 2025
In Site Designs announced the addition of Brittany Chryst as the firm’s new Studio Business Manager. Brittany joined the team in 2024, bringing with her a strong background in creative…
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Rebuild Upstate honors volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week
April 30, 2025
Rebuild Upstate, a local home repair nonprofit, recognized volunteers, donors, and partners at the Because of You BBQ, held during National Volunteer Appreciation Week. “Volunteers are essential to our mission;…
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McCrory wins Design-Build Excellence Award for E.A. Sween project in Greenwood County
April 30, 2025
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, won the Design-Build Excellence Award in the Industrial category in the 25th Annual Project/Team Awards competition sponsored by the Design-Build Institute of America’s…
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Garvin Design Group completes Sage Financial office renovation and addition
April 28, 2025
Sage Financial has officially opened the doors to its new office on Devine Street, marking the completion of an extensive renovation and addition project led by local firms Garvin Design…
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Former Clemson place kickers launch PK Capital and PK Legacy Builders
April 24, 2025
Christian Groomes and Greg Huegel bring championship values, private lending experience, and commercial construction prowess Clemson University football teammates Christian Groomes and Greg Huegel announced the launch of their two…
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Columbia College celebrates grand opening of College Place
April 16, 2025
On Friday, March 21, Columbia College celebrated the grand opening of College Place. The newly renovated historic church will now serve as the new home for the college’s Division of…
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Cohn Construction completed new water association office in Lexington
April 15, 2025
Cohn Construction has completed the new office and training facility for WEASC-SCAWWA at 113 Business Park Drive in Lexington. The 4,000 SF office marks a milestone for the not-for-profit organization…
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Cohn Construction breaks ground on a new 20,060 SF flex industrial building along I-20
April 11, 2025
Cohn Construction has officially broken ground on a new 20,060 SF flex industrial building off of I-20 in Northeast Columbia. In partnership with Walker Development and Trinity Partners, the multi-tenant…
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Alejandra Molina joins LCK as Preconstruction Services Coordinator in Columbia office
April 10, 2025
LCK announces that Alejandra Molina has joined its project management team in the Columbia office as Preconstruction Services Coordinator. In this role, Molina’s responsibilities include construction document reviews and quantity…
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McCrory Construction welcomes Ben Melton as assistant project manager
April 10, 2025
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, has hired Ben Melton as Assistant Project Manager in the Upstate office. Melton comes to McCrory from a role in institutional facilities planning…
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Cadet Disposal & Dumpster Renal
April 9, 2025
Cadet Disposal & Dumpster Rental is Charleston, SC’s trusted solution for fast, affordable, and professional dumpster rental services. Serving homeowners, contractors, property managers, and business owners, we specialize in providing…
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Front Light Building Company opening state-of-the-art design studio
April 3, 2025
Front Light Building Company announced the grand opening of their next generation design studio in Bluffton, South Carolina on April 10, 2025. “Ten years ago, we launched this company from…
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Chaquetta Greene wins ‘Environmentalist of the Year’ award recognition
April 1, 2025
Congratulations to Chaquetta Greene, an SCDES Environmental Health Manager, for being named “Environmentalist of the Year” by the South Carolina Public Health Association. Chaquetta received the special recognition during the SCPHA Annual Conference…
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A historic step forward: Groundbreaking held for new Conestee Dam project
April 1, 2025
SCDES Interim Director Myra Reece joined state and local officials, stakeholders, and community members to celebrate the groundbreaking for the Conestee Dam replacement project. Originally built in the 1800s, the dam has reached the…
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Colliers | South Carolina and LCK announce 2024 company awards
March 27, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina and LCK presented 2024 company awards at its annual Awards Celebration on February 26, 2025. The 2024 ONE Colliers Award was presented to Diane Salane, Executive Assistant in the…
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Cohn Construction completes campus transformation for Mungo Homes
March 26, 2025
Cohn Construction has completed the campus expansion and renovations for Mungo Homes at 441 Western Lane in Irmo. The campus expansion, completed in the Fall of 2024, included the construction…
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