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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Cohn Construction completes the new headquarters for GoAtlas
February 3, 2026
Cohn Construction has completed the new headquarters for GoAtlas, designed to support the company’s growth. Located on a 9.74-acre site in Ridgeville, the 31,200 SF facility combines 10,500 SF of…
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Getting a pulse on Front Street
February 2, 2026
By Karen Owens, Publisher In recent weeks, there has been a flurry of Georgetown business closures announced on Facebook. As perplexing as it might seem, what might be more interesting…
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Historical marker unveiled to honor the legacy of Horry-Georgetown Technical College
January 29, 2026
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) leaders, employees, community members, and preservation partners gathered Thursday morning, January 29, on the Conway Campus to unveil an official state historical marker recognizing the College’s…
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Renewal at Southside Park: Major Upgrades Underway for 2026
January 27, 2026
Heavy machinery and construction crews are now a fixture at Southside Park as Greenville County moves forward with a comprehensive renovation and expansion plan. The project, which is scheduled for…
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Harbor Logistics celebrates Lowcountry expansion with ribbon cutting
January 27, 2026
Harbor Logistics, a Charleston-based provider of integrated logistics and drayage solutions, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 22 celebrating its newly opened warehouse in Summerville’s Jedburg Logistics Park. The event…
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TigerDC announces $3B Spartanburg investment
January 27, 2026
Major Investment to Generate Millions in Annual Tax Revenue, Create High-Paying Jobs, and Support America’s AI Infrastructure TigerDC announced Project Spero, a next-generation, AI-focused high-performance computing data center planned for…
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City of Columbia advances vision for future riverfront park with design team approval and historic philanthropic gift by the Boyd Foundation
January 27, 2026
The City of Columbia took a major step forward in shaping the future of its riverfront during the December 16, 2025 City Council meeting, approving a professional services contract with Field…
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Georgetown County Legislative Breakfast highlights smart growth and infrastructure priorities
January 26, 2026
More than 250 business leaders, community members, and elected officials gathered at Pawleys Plantation for the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Legislative Breakfast. The annual event featured a candid,…
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Harbor Entrepreneur Center names 2026 board of directors
January 22, 2026
The Harbor Entrepreneur Center (HEC), a nonprofit innovation hub supporting more than 100 businesses across the Lowcountry, announces its 2026 board of directors. The appointment aligns with the HEC’s mission…
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JGB Brothers LLC establishes operations in Bamberg County
January 22, 2026
$7 million investment will create 40 new jobs FAST FACTS JGB Brothers LLC (JGB Brothers) is establishing operations in Bamberg County. The company’s $7 million investment will create 40 new jobs.…
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The Lantern Columbia opens its doors: Raines transforms a historic firehouse into a boutique hotel with a purpose-driven mission
January 22, 2026
A thoughtfully restored Columbia landmark now offers guests a welcoming, mission-focused boutique hotel experience Raines, a leading hospitality management, development, and investment company, announced the official opening of The Lantern…
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HGTC to host Leadership Development session featuring CCU President James Winebrake
January 21, 2026
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) will host a leadership development session featuring James Winebrake, president of Coastal Carolina University, on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at 10 a.m. on the Conway Campus. The…
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Georgetown City Council: January 2026 Meeting Highlights
January 18, 2026
Mayor Jay Doyle convened the first council meeting of the year on January 15, welcoming nearly 100 attendees. Jessie M. Walker was elected Mayor Pro Tem for a two-year term,…
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Bunnelle Foundation hosts Community Conversation focusing on affordable housing
January 18, 2026
The Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation is inviting community members, nonprofit leaders, advocates, and partners to take part in a Community Conversation focused on affordable housing in Georgetown County on Thursday,…
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Georgetown County recognizes Maya Morant as Employee of the Quarter
January 15, 2026
Georgetown County has named Maya Morant its Employee of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of 2025, recognizing her exceptional leadership, professionalism and steady commitment to the Economic Development Department…
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Spartanburg County attracted $3.5 billion in new investment in 2025
January 15, 2026
In 2025, OneSpartanburg, Inc. landed 20 economic development projects on behalf of Spartanburg County and the City of Spartanburg, resulting in a total of $3.5 billion in capital investment and…
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Charleston Workforce Housing Fund acquires first property in West Ashley, immediately lowering rents for working families
January 15, 2026
Building on its September launch, the Charleston Workforce Housing Fund announced the acquisition of West Wind Apartments, marking the Fund’s first property purchase and an early milestone in its effort…
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Lowcountry student examining the impact of recent Georgetown mill closures, looking for community feedback
January 14, 2026Karen Owens, Publisher, Georgetown SC Gazette I have a passion for helping young people and when this high school student contacted me about a research project he was conducting, I…
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For every $1 spent, South Carolina’s “No Drama” program returns up to $66 in economic benefits
January 13, 2026
New Economic Impact Report Confirms Contraceptive Access is a High-Value Workforce and Fiscal Strategy, Generating Hundreds of Millions in Annual Net Benefit A new economic impact report authored by lead…
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Georgetown City Council to hold first regular meeting in 2026
January 12, 2026
The City of Georgetown will convene its first council meeting of 2026, with a new mayor and three new council members, on Thursday, January 15 at 5:30 pm in the…
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Georgetown County partners to host third annual job fair in February
January 12, 2026
Georgetown County announced today that Georgetown County Economic Development, the Georgetown Alliance for Economic Development and SC Works will host their third annual Georgetown County Job Fair on Thursday, February…
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Communication Corner with Mayor Jay Doyle
January 11, 2026
The City of Georgetown recently shared with The Georgetown SC Gazette this communication from newly-elected Mayor Jay Doyle. He plans to share these periodically to keep citizens informed. The City…
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Tidelands Health to lead health sciences hub at regional career expo in Myrtle Beach
January 9, 2026
More than 6,500 eighth-grade students throughout the region will get an engaging glimpse at health care careers at Tidelands Health during an interactive career expo next week in Myrtle Beach. Tidelands Health is presenting…
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UHY enters South Carolina Market and expands Southern presence with addition of Manley Garvin, LLC
January 5, 2026
Leading national accounting and advisory firm continues nationwide growth by expanding into South Carolina UHY announced its expansion into South Carolina with the addition of Manley Garvin, LLC. This combination…
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A New Year, a New Mayor for the City of Georgetown
January 4, 2026
Jay Doyle was sworn in as the mayor of Georgetown on Thursday morning at Rainey Park, marking a historic shift in both local leadership and South Carolina politics. Doyle, a…
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Roddey to retire after 19 years at Central SC Alliance
December 30, 2025
The Central SC Alliance (CSCA) announced the retirement of Stephen Roddey, Vice President of Business Recruitment, following a 19-year tenure with the organization and three decades in economic and business…
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South Carolina leaders graduate from 2025 Economic Development Institute
December 22, 2025Dozens of professionals graduated from the 2025 South Carolina Economic Development Institute (The Institute), a premier training program advancing economic development leadership across the state. This year marks the 60th…
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South Carolina Leaders Graduate from 2025 Economic Development Institute
December 20, 2025
Dozens of professionals graduated from the 2025 South Carolina Economic Development Institute (The Institute), a premier training program advancing economic development leadership across the state. This year marks the 60th…
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Ironline Metals expands Hampton County operations
December 18, 2025
$6.5 million investment will create 20 new jobs FAST FACTS Ironline Metals is expanding operations in Hampton County. The company’s $6.5 million investment will create 20 new jobs. Ironline Metals is…
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City of Columbia takes first step towards partnership with The Kessler Collection to redevelop Washington Square property
December 18, 2025
Today, Columbia City Council gave first reading to a contract of sale of the Washington Square Office Building and Washington Plaza Parking Garage and Retail Shops. This reading is the first…
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina celebrates transformative leadership of Casey Pash
December 18, 2025
Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina (JAGSC) announces the conclusion of Casey Pash’s remarkable 11-year tenure as CEO and President. Pash’s visionary leadership has transformed the organization into a statewide…
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Community Foundation of the Lowcountry hires new President and CEO
December 18, 2025
Following a comprehensive, nationwide search led by the Kittleman executive search firm, Aaron Falk has been named President and CEO of Community Foundation of the Lowcountry (CFL). Falk is scheduled…
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Columbia Area Development Partnership announces approval of incentives package for Subtext $80 million mixed-use development on Senate Street
December 11, 2025
$3.7 million investment will create 65 new jobs A new $80 million mixed-use development is coming to Columbia. Richland County Council and the City of Columbia have approved incentives for…
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Barry Tract permanently protected for future public park along the Ashley River
December 11, 2025
Lowcountry Land Trust and Dorchester County partner to conserve 67 acres of historic, ecologically rich landscape Lowcountry Land Trust and Dorchester County Government announced the permanent protection of the Barry Tract, a…
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AVANtech, LLC expands Richland County, SC, operations
December 11, 2025
$3.7 million investment will create 65 new jobs AVANTech, LLC (AVANTech), a design, engineering, and Nuclear Quality Assurance-1 (NQA-1) fabrication partner delivering advanced processing solutions and build-to-print products, today announced it…
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AVANTech, LLC expands Richland County operations
December 10, 2025
$3.7 million investment will create 65 new jobs AVANTech, LLC, a design, engineering and Nuclear Quality Assurance-1 fabrication partner delivering advanced processing solutions and build-to-print products, today announced it is…
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December Update from Georgetown’s Mayor-Elect Jay Doyle
December 10, 2025
Citizens of Georgetown, First, let me extend to each of you my best wishes for the upcoming holiday season. May you find joy and happiness with your friends and family.…
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Modus21, LLC expands Charleston County operations
December 9, 2025
$1.1 million investment will create 80 new jobs Modus21, LLC (Modus21), a business technology consulting firm, announced it is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $1.1 million investment…
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