Former SC Governor candidate John Warren co-launches Bitcoin mining company
December 29, 2021A team of seasoned South Carolina-based business leaders is announcing the launch of a new Bitcoin mining company, GEM Mining, headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina. GEM Mining is mining Bitcoin…
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Jeff Gurney elected to Nelson Mullins Partnership
December 17, 2021
The partners of Nelson Mullin Riley & Scarborough LLP have elected Jeff Gurney, formerly a Greenville associate, to the partnership effective Jan. 1, 2022. Gurney is at the forefront of automated vehicle law…
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Innovative Construction Group establishing operations in Florence County
December 17, 2021
$35.6 million investment will create 179 new jobs Innovative Construction Group (ICG), a subsidiary of PulteGroup, Inc., today announced plans to establish operations in Florence County. The $35.6 million investment…
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Santee Cooper Board names new President and CEO
December 16, 2021
Jimmy Staton brings deep, diverse experience The Santee Cooper Board of Directors today approved the hiring of Jimmy Staton, a utility executive with extensive experience in electric and natural gas…
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KIYATEC, Inc. expanding operations in Greenville County
December 14, 2021
Company investing $5 million and creating 91 new jobs KIYATEC, Inc. today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County. The $5 million investment will create 91 new jobs. Founded…
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Proterra expanding South Carolina operations with new EV battery system manufacturing facility in Spartanburg County
December 14, 2021
Proterra, a leader in the design and manufacturing of zero-emission electric transit vehicles and electric vehicle (EV) technology solutions for commercial applications, today announced new manufacturing operations in Spartanburg County.…
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Palmetto Railways names Patrick McCrory new President and CEO
December 13, 2021
Jeffrey McWhorter to retire after 37 years with the organization Palmetto Railways, an enterprise agency of the state of South Carolina and a division of the S.C. Department of Commerce,…
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Upstate lawmaker elected president of the S.C. Senate
December 8, 2021
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. South Carolina Senator Thomas C. Alexander (R–District 1–Oconee and Pickens Counties) was sworn-in as president of the S.C. Senate, Dec. 6, following a Senate-members election…
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AMERICAN SpiralWeld Pipe Co. expanding operations in Richland County
December 8, 2021
$40 million investment will create 100 new jobs AMERICAN SpiralWeld Pipe Co., a subsidiary of AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Co., today announced plans to expand operations in Richland County. The $40 million…
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SC Ports sets all-time monthly container record in November
December 7, 2021South Carolina Ports sets all-time monthly records for containers handled in November when measuring by both twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) and pier containers, which account for boxes of any size.…
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GML Industries, LLC establishing operations in Spartanburg County
December 7, 2021
$966,000 investment will create 74 new jobs GML Industries, LLC, a manufacturer of wire harnesses for various industries, today announced it is establishing operations in Spartanburg County. The company’s $966,000…
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Noted global customer experience specialists Transcom establishing operations in Greenville
December 1, 2021
Adding 450 new jobs in new South Carolina center Transcom Worldwide AB, a global customer experience specialist providing customer care, sales, technical support, and credit management services through a network of…
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Evolt establishing operations in Charleston County
November 30, 2021
Evolt, a digital body composition analytic company, today announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The more than $100,000 investment will create 80 new jobs. Founded in 2015 in Gold…
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Owen Tyler of The Cassina Group named 2021 South Carolina Realtor of the Year
November 30, 2021
Owen Tyler, managing broker and partner of boutique real estate firm The Cassina Group in Charleston has been named the 2021 South Carolina Realtor of the Year. South Carolina Realtors,…
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Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery announces new CEO
November 30, 2021
Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery welcomed Ron Chorzewski as Chief Executive Officer. With over 30 years of experience in the healthcare field, Ron started his career as a Physical Therapist upon…
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Capital Development Partners developing 135-acre high speed port logistics infrastructure adjacent to Leatherman Terminal
November 30, 2021
Capital Development Partners announced the acquisition of 135 acres adjacent to SC Ports’ Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal in North Charleston, S.C, for the development of high-speed port logistics infrastructure to…
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Upstate biochemistry senior named Clemson’s first Rhodes Scholar
November 23, 2021
Louise Franke, a Clemson senior from Spartanburg, S.C., made University history today when she became the first Clemson student named a Rhodes Scholar. Franke, an Honors College student majoring in…
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BMW Manufacturing expanding Spartanburg County operations with new logistics center
November 18, 2021
$100 million project will enhance company’s logistics operations supplying parts to BMW Plant Spartanburg BMW Manufacturing today announced that the company is expanding operations in Spartanburg County with the construction of…
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Meeting Street Scholarship Fund announces expansion and partnership with The Darla Moore Foundation
November 16, 2021
Expands scholarship availability to 26 high schools in eight new Pee Dee Region counties The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund, aimed at helping high-achieving graduates pay for college, recently announced a…
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S.W.O.R.D. International Inc. establishing new operations in Greenville County, SC
November 15, 2021
Aiming for success, arms, and defense equipment manufacturer to invest $9.5 million and create 55 new jobs S.W.O.R.D. International Inc. (S.W.O.R.D.), a manufacturer of unique, purpose-built small arms and defense equipment,…
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Senator High Leatherman passes away
November 12, 2021
On Friday November 12, South Carolina Senator High Leatherman passed away at the age of 90. The 31st District of South Carolina, which he represented, has Florence as its largest…
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Boeing supports UofSC’s assistance to veterans through free legal clinic
November 11, 2021
Help is available for South Carolina’s low-income veteran population The Veterans Legal Clinic at the University of South Carolina will continue and expand its free services to low-income veterans living…
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Dr. David J. Cole named 2021 Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award winner
November 11, 2021
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced Dr. David J. Cole as the recipient of the 2021 Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award, which will be presented at the Chamber’s Member-Bration on December 3. Named after one…
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DartPoints launches state’s first internet exchange (IX)
November 10, 2021
In June 2021, DartPoints acquired Immedion, a Greenville-based provider of colocation, cloud and managed services with eight data centers in seven markets throughout South Carolina, North Carolina, Ohio and Indiana.…
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Elbit Systems of America, LLC establishing operations in Charleston County
November 9, 2021
Project to create approximately 300 new jobs Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd., today announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The project will create…
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Leading Clinical Lab Luxor Scientific LLC expanding operations in Greenville County, S.C.
November 8, 2021
Clinical laboratory investing over $3 million, creating 54 new positions Luxor Scientific, LLC (Luxor), a full-service clinical laboratory serving customers nationwide, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County, South…
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SCBIO names Louisiana Economic Development executive James Chappell to lead state’s fastest-growing Industry
November 4, 2021
Following a nationwide search that targeted 200 candidates in 39 states and resulted in 116 total applications from across the country, the Board of Directors of SCBIO has named James…
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Hartness Development announces Crescent Startup Community, a large-scale mixed-use Innovation District
November 2, 2021Hartness Development announced Crescent Startup Community, a large-scale mixed-use Innovation District that will foster innovation as a destination for the support and exchange of entrepreneurial ideas. In partnership with Flywheel,…
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Furman University announces The Robert and Margaret Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
November 1, 2021It’s easy to get Robert Hill ’83 talking fondly about his alma mater. “It’s fun to talk about Furman,” says the retired executive and member of the Furman Board of…
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Watson Tate Savory joins McMillan Pazdan Smith
November 1, 2021
Watson Tate Savory Architects, with offices in Columbia and Charlotte, announced that it had joined McMillan Pazdan Smith in a merger finalized on October 31st, 2021. They will be expanding…
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Arthrex expanding operations in Anderson County
October 25, 2021
Arthrex, an orthopedic technology innovator, today announced plans to expand operations in Anderson County. The more than $100 million investment will create 500 new jobs. Founded in 1981, Arthrex is…
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Lockheed Martin’s Greenville site to add more than 300 new jobs by end of 2022
October 25, 2021
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will add more than 300 new jobs for F-16 production and sustainment to its Greenville, South Carolina site by the end of 2022. The company is actively hiring…
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South Carolina Governor, officials celebrate Generac Trenton facility opening
October 22, 2021
Generac officially opens new facility that will provide 750 new jobs in SC Generac Power Systems (NYSE: GNRC), a leading global designer and manufacturer of energy technology solutions and other…
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Canal Insurance Company to expand, locate new corporate headquarters in heart of downtown Greenville
October 20, 2021
Canal Insurance Company, 82 years young and with an eye on a vibrant future, has announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County by relocating to a new headquarters location…
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Walmart selects Spartanburg County for new, high-tech grocery distribution center
October 19, 2021
$450 million investment will create more than 400 new jobs Walmart has announced plans to build a new, high-tech distribution center for fresh and frozen groceries in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.…
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SC Ports announces leadership change
October 18, 2021
Following a successful 13 years as president and CEO of South Carolina Ports, Jim Newsome announced his plans today to retire from the helm on June 30, at which time…
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George B. Wolfe, partner at Nelson Mullins, to receive 2021 Global Vision Award
October 14, 2021
The Columbia World Affairs Council is pleased to announce that George B. Wolfe will receive the 2021 Global Vision Award. Mr. Wolfe will be honored at a black-tie gala at the…
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Haley selected to Clemson Board of Trustees
October 12, 2021
Former United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Governor of South Carolina Nikki R. Haley has been named to the Clemson Board of Trustees, effective immediately. Haley graduated…
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SC Ports CEO inducted into International Maritime Hall of Fame
October 7, 2021South Carolina Ports President and CEO Jim Newsome is being inducted into the prestigious International Maritime Hall of Fame in recognition of his impressive career in the maritime industry. “The inductees…
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Famously Hot New Year opts to be famously safe
October 6, 2021For a decade, Famously Hot New Year — a nonprofit organization since 2016 — has brought visitors, residents, businesses, and community and civic leaders from diverse backgrounds together for South…
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PreZero US expanding operations in Oconee County
October 5, 2021
$11.5 million investment will create 32 new jobs PreZero US, a recycling and waste solutions company, today announced plans to expand operations in Oconee County. The $11.5 million investment will…
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Sea Pro Boats, LLC expanding operations in Newberry County
October 5, 2021
Sea Pro Boats, LLC, a saltwater fishing boat manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations in Newberry County, South Carolina. The $3.7 Million investment will create 50 new jobs. For more…
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Glen Raven Inc. expanding operations in Anderson County
October 4, 2021
$70 million investment will create 135 new jobs Glen Raven Inc., a high-performance textile manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations for its custom fabrics division in Anderson County. The $70…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces plan to expand I-73
October 4, 2021McMaster continues push for major infrastructure improvements Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Secretary Christy Hall, members of the General Assembly, and local Horry County…
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Nelson Lindsay selected as new President & CEO for the Central SC Alliance
October 4, 2021
24-year economic development veteran brings breadth of knowledge to regional alliance The Central SC Alliance (CSCA) has hired Nelson Lindsay as the organization’s new President & CEO. Lindsay, who has…
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Argents Air Express, Ltd. expanding operations in Charleston County
September 30, 2021
$400,000 investment will create 35 new jobs Argents Air Express, Ltd. (Argents), a full-service logistics solutions company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $400,000 investment will create…
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The BullStreet District announces new upscale apartment community
September 30, 2021
Work has begun on Bennet at BullStreet, a 280,000 sq. ft. community with 269 Class-A residences. The new, luxury apartment community will bring over 500 residents to the BullStreet District…
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Belle Hall recognized as 2021 National Blue Ribbon School
September 21, 2021
Belle Hall Elementary School has earned a prestigious distinction; they are one of five schools in South Carolina named 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Belle Hall is the first school…
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Five South Carolina schools named 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools
September 21, 2021
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today recognized 325 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021, including five schools in South Carolina. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic…
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MUSC and Helix launch In Our DNA SC
September 20, 2021
First-of-its-kind population genomics program to drive preventive, precision health care for South Carolinians The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Helix have announced a strategic collaboration to develop a first-of-its-kind population…
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