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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HGTC celebrates grand opening of newly expanded Institute of Cosmetology
February 20, 2026
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) officially celebrated the grand opening of its newly expanded Institute of Cosmetology on Thursday with a ribbon cutting ceremony and community open house on the Conway…
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Wingard’s Market nominated in USA TODAY’S Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Plant Nursery
February 19, 2026
Popular Midlands gardening center & nursery, Wingard’s Market announced it has been nominated for the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards in the category of Best Plant Nursery, a national…
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City of Orangeburg announces approval of Toptracer Range installation at Hillcrest Golf Course
February 19, 2026
The City of Orangeburg, in partnership with South Carolina State University (“SCSU”), announced that City Council has approved the installation of the Toptracer Range System at Hillcrest Golf Course, bringing…
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Community Engagement Council continues to discuss 106 Coming Street project
February 19, 2026
The College of Charleston continues its efforts to partner with a diverse group of community members to help guide the commemoration and development efforts of Coming Street Commons, a planned student residence hall…
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City of Cayce announces retirement of longtime Municipal Clerk
February 18, 2026
After three decades of dedicated service, the City of Cayce announces the retirement of Cayce Municipal Clerk, Mendy Corder. Mendy started her journey with Cayce as the City’s receptionist in…
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Town of South Congaree swears in new Police Chief
February 18, 2026
The Town of South Congaree officially swore in Carl J. “C.J.” Quinlan as its new Chief of Police during a ceremony held during the February 17, 2026, Town council meeting.…
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A Measured Start: Mayor’s Forum focuses on real issues facing Georgetown
February 18, 2026
By Karen Owens, Publisher For residents looking for high drama or theatrics at the Winyah Auditorium last Thursday, the inaugural Mayor’s Forum did not live up to that threshold, which…
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Georgetown Business Association presents donation to local charity The Village Group
February 18, 2026
The Georgetown Business Association presented a $3,000 check to The Village Group during its recent monthly meeting held at The George Hotel. The local charity was selected to be this…
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State transportation projects focus of upcoming Lexington Chamber “Community Conversations” series
February 16, 2026
Join the Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center on Monday, February 23, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. for an essential update on the future of state infrastructure. The event will…
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Cohn Construction completes new 100,000 SF distribution center for FAYAT Group
February 12, 2026
Cohn Construction has completed the new 100,000 SF distribution center for the FAYAT Group, located on a 30-acre site in Ridgeway, SC. The distribution center is designed to support FAYAT…
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Swamp Rabbit Trail Expansion into Fountain Inn Breaks Ground
February 12, 2026
A long-anticipated connection is officially moving forward as construction begins on a new section of the Swamp Rabbit Trail extending deeper into the Golden Strip. The expansion will link portions…
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Greenville County Schools Secures Land for Future Fountain Inn Elementary School
February 12, 2026
Another sign of growth is taking shape in the Golden Strip. The Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees has officially approved the purchase of property for a future elementary school…
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Coastal Precast Systems selects Laurens County for first South Carolina operation
February 12, 2026
Approximately $9 million investment will create about 70 new jobs FAST FACTS Coastal Precast Systems, LLC (Coastal Precast Systems) selects Laurens County for its first South Carolina operation. The company’s approximately…
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Georg Utz, Inc. selects Sumter County for first South Carolina operation
February 12, 2026
Approximately $40 million investment will create 50 new jobs FAST FACTS Georg Utz, Inc. selects Sumter County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The company’s approximately $40 million investment…
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Coastal Precast Systems Selects Laurens County for First South Carolina Operation
February 11, 2026
Approximately $9 million investment will create about 70 new jobs FAST FACTS Coastal Precast Systems, LLC (Coastal Precast Systems) selects Laurens County for its first South Carolina operation. The company’s…
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HGTC introduces UAS Maintenance Technician Program to maintain safety and uptime in coastal operations
February 11, 2026
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) today announced a new UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Maintenance Technician workforce development program designed to meet the growing need for skilled drone technicians across the Grand…
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Hydrite Chemical Co. Expands Laurens County Operations
February 10, 2026
$63 million investment will create 13 new jobs FAST FACTS Hydrite Chemical Co. (Hydrite) is expanding operations in Laurens County. The company’s $63 million investment will create 13 new jobs.…
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Congaree Vista sees more than $475 million in investment, strengthening downtown Columbia’s economic base
February 10, 2026More than $475 million in completed and planned private and public investment over the past several years has reshaped the Congaree Vista into one of downtown Columbia’s most active economic…
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Georgetown Mayor to hold open forum on proposed zoning moratorium
February 9, 2026
Georgetown Mayor Jay Doyle announced via Facebook plans to hold an open forum to discuss the proposed zoning moratorium for the city. The event will be held on Thursday, February…
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Oxford Commercial Finance hires Vice President, Business Development Officer
February 5, 2026
Commercial finance industry leader Robbie Faucett will oversee business development, strategic growth to address flexible working capital financing needs of businesses in the Carolinas and nationwide, further developing Oxford Commercial…
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A measurable investment already working for our community
February 4, 2026
By Dr. Marilyn “Murph” Fore, President, Horry-Georgetown Technical College When we talk about economic impact along the Grand Strand and surrounding communities, the conversation often centers on new development, expanding…
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Greenville County secured $725 million in new investments and 1,293 new jobs in 2025
February 3, 2026
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the primary economic development agency in Greenville County, reports that it secured $725 million in new investments from nine organizations in 2025. These companies…
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