Planned multimillion-dollar solar investment to energize Richland County
July 9, 2025
Pontiac Solar LLC announced plans to construct a solar farm in Eastover, in southeast Richland County. The company plans to invest $112.5 million to develop a tract along Pine Thicket…
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Hartness welcomes Diggs Designs to the Village Center
July 8, 2025
The lifestyle boutique and interior design studio is set to open in January 2026, joining a vibrant mix of local businesses Hartness announced that Diggs Designs will join the growing…
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CS INSTRUMENTS establishing North American headquarters in Beaufort County
July 8, 2025
CS INSTRUMENTS, a manufacturer of compressed air measuring technology, announced it is establishing its North American headquarters in Beaufort County. The company’s $3.6 million investment will create 13 new jobs.…
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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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Fountain Inn Development receives statewide Historic Preservation Award
July 1, 2025The developers of The Mill at Fountain Inn, the historic property formerly known as the Ellison Flour Mill, were recognized at the 2025 South Carolina Historic Preservation Awards for their transformation of the…
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VisionGreenwood and Sustain SC to launch pilot sustainability and resiliency planning initiative
July 1, 2025
VisionGreenwood and Sustain SC announced a strategic partnership to launch Greenwood as the pilot community for a groundbreaking initiative focused on municipal sustainability and resiliency planning. This forward-thinking collaboration brings…
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Davis Defense Group, Inc. expands Charleston County operations
June 26, 2025
$100,000 investment will support 30 new jobs Davis Defense Group, Inc. (DDG), a defense contracting company, announced it is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $100,000 investment will…
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Northside Development Group announces new CEO David Summers
June 26, 2025
After an extensive national search, the Board of Directors of Northside Development Group (NDG) announced the appointment of David Summers as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 2, 2025. Summers brings…
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Avant Holdings plans to purchase and restore the former Whit-Ash buildings in the Vista
June 26, 2025
Avant Holdings, LLC, a South Carolina-based real estate development and investment company, is under contract to acquire the former Whit-Ash Furnishing properties, a prominent historic landmark in Columbia’s Vista district.…
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Westwood expanding Abbeville County operations
June 19, 2025
Manufacturer of small modular homes and sheds investing $2.85 million, creating 42 jobs Westwood, a manufacturer of small modular homes and sheds, is expanding its Abbeville County facility to accommodate…
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ES Foundry and Greenwood County Economic Development win 2025 CiCi Award
June 19, 2025Greenwood County Economic Development and ES Foundry have received national recognition for ES Foundry’s innovative investment in Greenwood County, winning a 2025 Corporate Investment & Community Impact (CiCi) Award. Trade…
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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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OP-ED: Amid Budget Fights, One Conservative Clean Energy Idea Gains Ground
June 13, 2025
By Evan Patrohay With the reconciliation debate in full swing and the fate of clean energy subsidies hanging in the balance, many environmentally minded conservatives like myself are paying careful…
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Amid Budget Fights, One Conservative Clean Energy Idea Gains Ground
June 13, 2025
With the reconciliation debate in full swing and the fate of clean energy subsidies hanging in the balance, many environmentally minded conservatives like myself are paying careful attention to the…
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Powering South Carolina’s Future: Energy, Innovation, and Opportunity
June 12, 2025
by Susie Shannon, President & CEO of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness South Carolina stands at a pivotal moment to secure its position as the location of choice for…
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Sustain SC announces Grant Review Committee for Land and Water Action Platform
June 11, 2025
Sustain SC introduced the members of the newly formed Grants Review Committee for its Land and Water Action Platform (LAWAP), a re-launched conservation funding initiative first unveiled at their Conservation…
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Homanit breaks ground on first U.S. facility in Alcolu, SC
June 10, 2025
Leaders from across South Carolina gathered in Clarendon County on June 4 as Homanit GmbH & Co. KG broke ground on its first U.S. manufacturing facility. The $250 million investment…
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Cash is King: How Using Cash Can Help Laurens County Businesses Thrive
June 9, 2025
Shop Local Series, Part 7 We hear a lot these days about shopping local, but one powerful way to amplify your impact on small businesses in Laurens County is often…
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Public invited to learn more about Williams Street Extension project in Columbia
June 9, 2025
Residents and stakeholders are invited to attend a public informational meeting on Monday, June 16, 2025, to learn more about the City of Columbia’s transformative Williams Street Extension project. The…
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Robinson named SCEDA Local Developer of the Year
June 6, 2025
C. Gregory “Gregg” Robinson, CEO of the Florence County Economic Development Partnership, has been named the 2025 Local Developer of the Year by the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA).…
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New study finds Haile Gold Mine generates more than $700 million in annual economic impact across South Carolina
June 2, 2025A new economic impact study conducted by the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business confirms that Haile Gold Mine, located near Kershaw, SC, continues to be a…
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Steele honored with SCEDA Distinguished Service Award
May 29, 2025
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) named Sandy Steele, President and Owner of PWS Ventures of SC, as the recipient of its 2025 Distinguished Service Award in recognition of…
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Will Johnson named SCEDA’s 2025 Ally of the Year
May 29, 2025
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) has named Will Johnson, a shareholder at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., as its 2025 Ally of the Year. The Ally of the Year…
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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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Mikro-Technik selects McCormick County to establish first North American operation
May 27, 2025
Mikro-Technik, a natural fiber manufacturer, announced it selects McCormick County to establish its first North American operation. The $3.2 million investment will create 27 new jobs. Founded in Germany 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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Caine Halter Family YMCA honors legacy families with ceremonial ribbon cutting
May 20, 2025As part of the YMCA of Greenville’s recreational capital improvements at its oldest family branch in Greenville County, the Caine Halter Family YMCA hosted a ceremonial ribbon cutting to celebrate…
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Strickland named SCEDA’s 2025 “Rising Star”
May 20, 2025The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) has named Brantley Strickland its 2025 Rising Star in recognition of his exceptional service, leadership and promise in the field of economic development.…
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New report shows MUSC Hollings Cancer Center’s $860 million economic impact in South Carolina
May 20, 2025
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center is a significant driver of the South Carolina economy, according to a new study authored by Joey Von Nessen, Ph.D., a research economist at the University…
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The Columbia Area Development Partnership Launches to Power Richland County’s Next Era of Economic Growth
May 9, 2025
Richland County unveiled the Columbia Area Development Partnership (CADP) – a bold new public-private collaboration that is now the exclusive local organization empowered to lead the county’s rapid economic development…
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AIRSYS Cooling Technologies establishing new global headquarters with Spartanburg County expansion
May 8, 2025
AIRSYS Cooling Technologies (AIRSYS), a global cooling solution provider, announced it is establishing a new global headquarters with an expansion in Spartanburg County. The company’s $40 million investment will create…
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Oldcastle APG grows South Carolina footprint with new operation in Lancaster County
May 8, 2025
Building materials manufacturer Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Lancaster County, bringing 30 new jobs to the area. One of the…
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Hissho Sushi relocates headquarters, launches first South Carolina operation in York County
May 6, 2025
Hissho Sushi, one of the nation’s largest sushi distributors, announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters and primary distribution operations to York County, South Carolina. With an investment of $5…
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Aerowerks selects Cherokee County to establish first US operation
May 5, 2025
Aerowerks, a manufacturer for the food service industry, announced it selects Cherokee County to establish the company’s first U.S. operation. The company’s $10 million investment will create 52 new jobs.…
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Hill Institute at Furman to host next-gen tech forum about cobots
April 30, 2025
Furman University will host a breakfast and panel discussion about next-generation, collaborative robot (cobot) technology Thursday, May 8, 7:30-10 a.m. at Greenville ONE Center downtown. The event is free and…
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The Mills House, Curio Collection by Hilton appoints new director of sales & marketing in Charleston
April 30, 2025
Charleston’s beloved pink landmark, The Mills House, Curio Collection by Hilton announced the appointment of Madeline Ravenna-Kavanagh as its new director of sales and marketing. A seasoned hospitality leader, Ravenna-Kavanagh…
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Middle Tyger Community Center breaks ground on new early care and education center to expand access to high-quality childcare in Spartanburg County
April 28, 2025
$19 million combined investment by SEW Eurodrive, South Carolina General Assembly, Spartanburg Academic Movement, and Spartanburg School District 5 to provide 285 childcare allotments, impacting more than 100 families. The…
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Clinton Library Set to Close Temporarily as Move to New Location Beginsary Closing!
April 12, 2025
Big changes are coming for library patrons in Clinton. The Clinton Library, currently located next to Ace Hardware on Jacobs Highway, will officially close its doors on April 14 as…
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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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TL+CO Business Solutions selects Beaufort County to establish first South Carolina operation
April 10, 2025
$7.5 million investment will create 35 new jobs TL+CO Business Solutions (TL+CO) selects Beaufort County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The company’s $7.5 million investment will create 35…
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Palmetto Plastics Innovations establishing operations in Jasper County
April 9, 2025
State-of-the-art thermoforming facility will create 28 new jobs Palmetto Plastics Innovations (Palmetto Plastics), a plastic extrusion manufacturer, announced it is establishing operations in Jasper County. The company’s state-of-the-art thermoforming facility…
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Grand Opening of Nordson ICS State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility in South Carolina
April 7, 2025
225,000 square feet of advanced technology and enhanced product lines Nordson Industrial Coatings Solutions (ICS), a global leader in dispensing and coating technologies, is excited to announce the opening of…
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Experience a master class on collaboration at Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails networking event
April 7, 2025
Endeavor Workspace’s spring C&C on April 30th is all about marketing Greenville. Attendees will get a master class on collaboration and smart selling – from a brand and a key…
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South Carolina Aviation Week 2025 calendar now live
April 7, 2025
Promoting the Economic and Educational Impact of South Carolina Airports South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) and SC Aeronautics Commission (SCAC) announced that the South Carolina Aviation Week 2025 calendar is…
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Cohn Construction completes new cheerleading gym for Twister Nation
March 20, 2025
Cohn Construction has completed the construction of a new cheerleading gymnasium for Twister Nation located at 18 Blythe View Ct. in Blythewood, SC. The 18,000 SF facility is one of…
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Universal Industrial Gases, LLC grows South Carolina footprint with new operation in Darlington County
March 18, 2025
Company investing nearly $100 million in new facility Universal Industrial Gases, LLC (UIG) is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Darlington County. The company is investing nearly $100…
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Greenville Triumph & Liberty Soccer Clubs break ground on Triumph Stadium at BridgeWay Station
March 13, 2025The Greenville Triumph Soccer Club and Greenville Liberty Soccer Club, in partnership with the City of Mauldin and Hughes Investments, celebrated the groundbreaking of a multi-use sports and entertainment stadium…
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EFP, LLC. expanding Lee County operations
March 12, 2025
$31.5 million investment will create 57 new jobs EFP, LLC. (Engineered Foam Packaging) is expanding its operations in Lee County. The company’s $31.5 million investment will create 57 new jobs. EFP,…
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