HGTC to host Leadership Development event featuring regional leaders
April 10, 2026
Panel to highlight leadership journeys, community impact, and professional growth Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) will host an engaging Leadership Development Event on Friday, April 17, 2026, bringing together influential leaders…
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South Carolina requesting input on Opportunity Zone nominations
April 9, 2026
Program encourages private investment in economically distressed communities The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce), on behalf of the state of South Carolina, is requesting input to guide the…
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Cohn Construction completes new headquarters for Yip Premier Real Estate
April 8, 2026
Cohn Construction has completed the renovation of the new headquarters for Yip Premier Real Estate, located in Columbia’s Cottontown/Bellevue Historic District. The existing building has been transformed into a modern…
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OJRSA earns Facility Excellence Award from SCDES
April 8, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services has honored the Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority with a Facility Excellence Award. This annual award honors facility personnel who are striving for…
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Georgetown County Council approves selection of Seamon, Whiteside & Associates for Port Master Plan
April 7, 2026
During its April 7 meeting, Georgetown County Council voted to approve the selection of Seamon, Whiteside & Associates, Inc., headquartered in Mount Pleasant, to develop a Master Plan for redevelopment…
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Georgetown County Taxpayer Academy offers residents look inside local government
April 7, 2026
Georgetown County recently started its fourth annual Taxpayer Academy, a four‑week program designed to give residents an inside look at how county government operates and how tax dollars are used.…
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Cohn Construction completes new headquarters for Yip Premier Real Estate
April 7, 2026
Cohn Construction has completed the renovation of the new headquarters for Yip Premier Real Estate, located in Columbia’s Cottontown/Bellevue Historic District. The existing building has been transformed into a modern…
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Signature Foods USA selects Anderson County for first South Carolina operation
April 2, 2026
$11.5 million investment will create 202 new jobs Signature Foods USA, a specialty food products manufacturer, has announced that it selects Anderson County for its first South Carolina operation. The…
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Steve White Auto Group expands to Spartanburg, returns Volkswagen dealership to local ownership
March 30, 2026
Steve White Auto Group is expanding to Spartanburg with the acquisition of Volkswagen of Spartanburg, bringing the long-standing dealership back under local ownership for the first time in several years.…
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Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union celebrates new branch in Whitmire, S.C.
March 30, 2026
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, one of South Carolina’s longest-standing and most trusted financial institutions, celebrated the opening of its new branch in Whitmire, South Carolina, with a ribbon cutting…
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Crispy Cones grand opening
March 27, 2026
Who: Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, Main Street District President and CEO Matt Kennell, City of Columbia Economic Development and Co-Owner Elisa Westmaas What: The City of Columbia is proud to announce the…
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Nature meets prosperity: South Carolina unveils Black River State Park
March 26, 2026
South Carolina’s 50th State Park promises to be a shining example of how conservation and economic prosperity can coexist, reconnecting people to nature and each other. Today, the South Carolina…
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AVM Group establishes national headquarters in Charleston County
March 26, 2026
AVM Group, a leading national provider of turnkey controlled environments, today announced it is establishing its national headquarters in Charleston County. The company’s $5 million investment will create 30 new…
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Federal Housing Dollars Are Coming to the Golden Strip — Here’s What That Means
March 26, 2026
It doesn’t make headlines the way a stadium or a hotel does, but the federal housing funding flowing into the Golden Strip’s three cities this year will quietly touch the…
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Downtown Fountain Inn is about to Get Its First Hotel in Decades
March 26, 2026
Grading equipment has been busy on Jones Street, and what was once an empty lot near The Mill at Fountain Inn is beginning to look like the start of something…
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Food Lion Opens Fifth Simpsonville Location
March 26, 2026
Simpsonville is adding another grocery option — and this one comes with a ribbon-cutting and a shot at a $200 gift card. Food Lion opens its newest store at 2321…
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NJ Developer to acquire shuttered Georgetown paper and steel mills
March 25, 2026
A New Jersey real estate firm specializing in industrial revitalization has reached an agreement to purchase the former International Paper mill, signaling a massive redevelopment effort for the city’s waterfront.…
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Presbyterian College Study Reveals Major Economic Impact on Laurens County
March 25, 2026
New analysis shows PC’s continuing role as a significant economic driver and its far-reaching influence. A new study conducted in Presbyterian College’s Economics and Business Administration Department has confirmed what…
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AMAROK expands with a new Class A headquarters in Columbia’s BullStreet District
March 25, 2026AMAROK, LLC, a perimeter security solutions provider, announced it is expanding its operations in Richland County with a new headquarters facility. The company’s $69 million investment will create 296 new…
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Steel, Turf, and Big Ambitions: GE Vernova Park Takes Shape in Mauldin
March 25, 2026
Something is rising at Bridgeway Station, and it’s easy to spot from the road — the unmistakable skeleton of a stadium coming to life in Mauldin, right on schedule. GE…
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A City Says Not Yet: Fountain Inn Pushes Back on 821-Acre
March 25, 2026
Fountain Inn has been growing fast — and residents just made clear they intend to have a say in how that growth unfolds. A proposal to annex 821 acres on…
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Call for Artists: Georgetown seeks local artwork for utility box murals
March 22, 2026
The Georgetown Arts & Cultural Commission is inviting local artists to help transform ordinary utility boxes into vibrant works of public art across the city of Georgetown. The commission is…
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United Composite Materials, LLC selects Greenville County for first South Carolina operation
March 19, 2026
$17.5 million investment will create 50 new jobs United Composite Materials, LLC (United Composite Materials), an advanced carbon composite materials manufacturer, today announced it selects Greenville County for its first…
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19th Annual Race for the Inlet 5k Fun Run scheduled for April 4
March 17, 2026
Murrells Inlet 2020 will host their 19th Annual Race for the Inlet 5k on Saturday, April 4th, beginning at 8:00 am at Morse Park. Both runners and walkers of all…
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Georgetown County Airport Manager appointed to State Aviation Board
March 17, 2026
Jim Taylor, Georgetown County Airports Manager, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA). Taylor fills a vacated term and will serve on the…
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Shamrock Technologies, Inc. relocating corporate headquarters as part of Laurens County expansion
March 16, 2026
$39.6 million investment will create 57 new jobs Shamrock Technologies, Inc. (Shamrock), a global leader in specialty additives, announced it is relocating its corporate headquarters as part of the company’s…
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Otani Nails ribbon cutting
March 16, 2026
Who: Councilman Peter M. Brown, City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities staff, and Owner Yvette Hickson What: The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities is hosting the ribbon cutting for…
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Georgetown vying for ‘Best Small Town in the South’ in USA Today contest
March 13, 2026
By Clayton Stairs, Tourism Manager for the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce and South Carolina’s Hammock Coast. Once again, South Carolina’s third oldest city has been nominated by USA Today…
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High school seniors planning to pursue health-related degree can apply for a scholarship from Tidelands Health
March 13, 2026
Local high school seniors enrolling in college this fall to pursue a health-related degree can apply for a $1,000 scholarship given by Tidelands Health. The health system will award scholarships to four graduating seniors…
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HGTC Cybersecurity Program designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense through 2031
March 13, 2026
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) cybersecurity program has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) for its cybersecurity program of study through academic year 2031.…
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Carolina Handling celebrates 60 years of innovation and service
March 12, 2026
The company marks 60 years of growth from a small equipment dealership to a leading integrated material handling solutions provider with more than 900 associates. Carolina Handling, the exclusive Raymond…
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Carolina Handling celebrates 60 years
March 11, 2026
The company marks 60 years of growth from a small equipment dealership to a leading integrated material handling solutions provider with more than 900 associates. Carolina Handling, the exclusive Raymond…
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South Carolina Ranked Fastest-Growing State in the Nation in 2025
March 11, 2026
South Carolina continues to draw new residents at a record pace, with the state ranking as the fastest-growing state in the United States in 2025. According to an analysis published…
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Shamrock Technologies, Inc. Relocating Corporate Headquarters as Part of Laurens County Expansion $39.6 Million Investment Will Create 57 New Jobs
March 10, 2026
Shamrock Technologies, Inc. (Shamrock), a global leader in specialty additives, today announced it is relocating its corporate headquarters as part of the company’s expansion in Laurens County. The company’s $39.6…
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Sustain SC celebrates five year anniversary with launch of new strategic framework
March 3, 2026
This week, Sustain SC is celebrating its fifth anniversary with the launch of a refreshed Strategic Framework designed to support the organization’s new Purpose statement — to build and grow a…
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Local HVAC Leader Encourages Golden Strip Students to Build Careers with Purpose
March 3, 2026
Students at the Golden Strip Career Center recently received more than a lesson in heating and air systems — they received a lesson in life. HVAC students welcomed Josh Waters…
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Dunean Capital Management closes on historic Anderson Farm & Reservoir property, advancing vision for Anderson Lake
March 2, 2026Dunean Capital Management has officially closed on the historic Anderson Farm & Reservoir property, acquiring the approximately 1,250-acre tract and advancing plans for Anderson Lake, the long-term vision for the…
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Manufacturing Madness Returns to the Upstate
March 1, 2026
South Carolina’s annual Manufacturing Madness competition is back, and this year the public once again has the chance to help decide which company comes out on top. The statewide initiative…
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Cohn Construction completes Rio Tinto’s gold mine closure facility
February 26, 2026
Cohn Construction has completed a new 10,200 SF office and warehouse facility for RioTinto in Ridgeway, South Carolina. Designed to support the mine closure efforts required by environmental regulations, the…
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Project Spero already meets draft S. 867 standards and commits to comply with any final law without grandfather protections
February 26, 2026TigerDC Pledges Full Alignment with Current and Future State Data Center Regulations Leadership behind Project Spero confirms that the facility is already designed and engineered to meet or exceed the…
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Mauldin Approves $2 Per-Ticket Facility Fee for Events at GE Vernova Park
February 24, 2026
The City of Mauldin has officially approved a new $2 per-ticket facility fee for events held at GE Vernova Park, marking another step in the city’s ongoing effort to support…
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Public Hearing Scheduled in Mauldin on Greenville County Redevelopment Authority Plan
February 24, 2026
Residents in Mauldin will have an opportunity next month to weigh in on a proposed redevelopment plan that could impact housing and community development efforts across the area. The City…
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SCAA Conference brings together aviation professionals to focus on the business of aviation
February 24, 2026
More than 300 aviation professionals, airport leaders, and business partners gathered at the Myrtle Beach Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes Feb. 11-13, 2026, for the annual…
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LCDC Highlights Investment, Job Growth, and Regional Impact at Annual Meeting
February 23, 2026
The Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) showcased a year of significant economic progress during its Annual Meeting and Year in Review, held at the Mabry-Smith-Yonce Center on the campus of…
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Pyramid Contracting Breaks Ground on North Shore CDR+J in the Lowcountry
February 23, 2026
Pyramid Contracting is proud to announce the groundbreaking of North Shore CDR+J, a new automotive dealership project in the Lowcountry. The project is owned by Jack Hanania and is scheduled…
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Pyramid Contracting breaks ground on North Shore CDR+J in the Lowcountry
February 23, 2026
Pyramid Contracting announced the groundbreaking of North Shore CDR+J, a new automotive dealership project in the Lowcountry. The project is owned by Jack Hanania and is scheduled for completion on…
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Town of Irmo helps launch fundraising campaign for Crossbuck Play Space at Rawls Creek Park
February 23, 2026
The Town of Irmo is proud to announce the launch of a community-wide fundraising campaign to support the development of Crossbuck Play Space at Rawls Creek Park, an All-Inclusive Play…
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SC State University Research Facility coming to Cayce
February 23, 2026The City of Cayce announced that South Carolina State University is expanding its footprint in the Midlands with the development of a new 42,000-square-foot Research & Extension campus in the…
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Harbor Logistics’ Goose Creek project to boost S.C. soybean exports
February 23, 2026
Harbor Logistics, a Charleston-based provider of integrated logistics and drayage solutions, broke ground on its new soybean transloading facility in Goose Creek on February 19. Once complete, the facility will…
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Central SC Alliance names Annie Caggiano Senior Vice President of Business Recruitment
February 23, 2026
The Central SC Alliance (CSCA) announced the appointment of Annie Caggiano as Senior Vice President of Business Recruitment. In this role, she will lead the organization’s efforts to recruit new…
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