Amazon to establish delivery facility in Ninety Six Business Park
April 22, 2026
Greenwood County has announced that Amazon, previously identified during the recruitment process as Project Piranha, is planning to build an operations facility at the Ninety Six Business Park, creating new…
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Ferrara Candy Company selects Orangeburg County for first South Carolina operation
April 22, 2026
Ferrara Candy Company (Ferrara), a leading sugar confectioner in the United States, Brazil and Europe, announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operation in Orangeburg County. The company’s $675…
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Cohn Construction completes Macie & Milo’s Brew Pup in Lexington
April 22, 2026
Cohn Construction has completed Macie & Milo’s Brew Pup, a new 4.32-acre venue that combines an off-leash dog park with a sports bar experience. Designed and built to foster community…
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Fairfield County Economic Development announces acquisition of remaining property for Peach Road industrial site
April 21, 2026
Fairfield County Economic Development announced the acquisition of the remaining property needed to fully assemble the Peach Road Industrial Site, a master-planned industrial park positioned to support long-term economic growth,…
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Carolina Handling named 2026 Raymond Dealer of Distinction
April 21, 2026
Carolina Handling has received the prestigious award from The Raymond Corporation for 35 consecutive years. For the 35th year in a row, Carolina Handling has been named a Dealer of Distinction…
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Beck’s Nails and Spa grand opening
April 21, 2026
WHO: Councilman Tyler D. Bailey, City of Columbia Economic Development, and Owner Bekah Kayy. WHAT: The City of Columbia’s Office of Economic Development will be hosting a ribbon cutting for Beck’s Nails and…
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Midlands Technical College offers condensed automotive technology program for Scout Motors employees
April 20, 2026
Midlands Technical College (MTC) is offering a new condensed automotive technology program for Scout Motors employees. Instruction began February 23, 2026, at the EV manufacturer’s new Blythewood training facility, which…
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M. B. Kahn breaks ground on headquarters expansion
April 20, 2026
M. B. Kahn, one of the Southeast’s leading construction firms, officially broke ground in April on a significant office addition and renovation at its corporate headquarters off Farrow Road. The…
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Hammock Coast beaches compete for ‘Best Beach in South Carolina’ title
April 20, 2026
Three beaches along South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® are back in the running for the title of “Best Beach in South Carolina.” Pawleys Island, Litchfield Beach, and Huntington Beach State Park…
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Riverside Family Dental announces name change reflecting legacy, growth and future vision
April 16, 2026
Riverside Family Dental, a trusted general dentistry practice serving the Greenville community for more than three decades, announced its official name change from Keith W. Strausbaugh, DMD, PA. The transition…
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Greenville County automation industry expands with Idealworks establishing US headquarters
April 16, 2026
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the primary economic development agency in Greenville County, announces that Idealworks, a global industrial automation company founded in Germany in 2020, with roots in…
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Relief at the Capitol: Governor McMaster Signs Income Tax Cut into Law
April 15, 2026
Hardworking families across the Palmetto State received a major financial boost today as Governor Henry McMaster officially signed House Bill 4216 into law. The legislation marks a significant milestone in…
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Seasoned commercial real estate professional Jay Mottley joins NAI The Litchfield Company
April 15, 2026
NAI The Litchfield Company is pleased to announce the addition of Jay Mottley to its commercial real estate team. Jay Mottley is a commercial real estate executive, developer, and investor…
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Preparing our future workforce: What I learned at HGTC
April 15, 2026
By Karen Owens, Publisher I’ve had the privilege to participate in Leadership Georgetown this year and as part of that experience, I get to tour various businesses and organizations across…
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Suniva, Inc. Selects Laurens County for First South Carolina Manufacturing Facility
April 14, 2026
$350 million investment will create 564 new jobs Suniva, Inc. (Suniva), a U.S.-owned and -operated solar cell manufacturer, today announced it selects Laurens County for its first South Carolina manufacturing…
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City of Georgetown issues statement on Mayor Jay Doyle’s trip to Finland
April 14, 2026
Jay Doyle, Mayor of the City of Georgetown, announced he is traveling to Helsinki Finland at the invitation of Clemson University’s Wood Utilization & Design Institute. He is one of…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Allen Smith, Katherine O’Neill, One Spartanburg, Inc.
April 11, 2026
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group of…
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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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