Automotive supplier Gissing North America establishing operations in Greenville County’s new Fox Hill Business Park
June 16, 2021
$18+ million investment will create 116 new jobs for global manufacturer Gissing North America LLC, a leading manufacturer of acoustic systems for the automotive industry, today announced plans to establish…
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E. & J. Gallo Winery establishing a new East Coast facility in Chester County
June 15, 2021
$423 million investment will create 496 new jobs over the next eight years Governor Henry McMaster and the S.C. Department of Commerce announced that E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo),…
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Allen Hutto new Chief Executive Officer of Building Industry Association of Central SC
June 8, 2021
The Board of Directors of the Building Industry Association of Central SC (BIA) announces that they have hired Allen Hutto as the new Chief Executive Officer of the association. The…
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UofSC, Greystar break ground on Campus Village construction project
May 26, 2021
A project years in the making, Campus Village construction began officially on Wednesday (May 26) as the University of South Carolina hosted a groundbreaking ceremony along with development partner Greystar…
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Mast Store celebrates 10 years in the real southern hot spot
May 25, 2021The heart of any city is its downtown, where restaurants, boutiques, lawyers, hair salons, theaters, and many more enjoy the bustling hum of commerce. On May 25, 2011, Main Street…
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UofSC President Caslen resigns; Pastides named new interim
May 12, 2021
After focused discussions with President Bob Caslen, University of South Carolina Board of Trustees Chair C. Dorn Smith III, MD has announced that President Caslen has tendered his resignation. Chairman…
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MUSC Health, S.C. Dept. of Corrections enter partnership for health care of incarcerated people
April 29, 2021
CHARLESTON and COLUMBIA, SC – MUSC Health, the clinical health system of the Medical University of South Carolina, and the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) have begun a first-of-its…
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SC Ports expanding Inland Port Greer
April 29, 2021
South Carolina Ports is expanding Inland Port Greer on the heels of sustained record activity at the rail-served inland port in Upstate South Carolina. Inland Port Greer extends the Port of Charleston’s reach…
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Jolene Madison named president of the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind
April 27, 2021
Jolene Madison has been named president of the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind (SCSDB). She brings 25 years’ experience in special education to the position and has…
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M.C. Dean, Inc. expanding operations in Charleston County
April 21, 2021
$7.3 million investment will create 126 new jobs M.C. Dean, Inc., a global cyber-physical systems integration and engineering company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $7.3…
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Allied Air breaks ground on $35.7 million operations expansion
April 19, 2021Allied Air Enterprises Announces $35.7 Million Operations Expansion in Orangeburg, South Carolina Allied Air Enterprises, a subsidiary of Lennox International, broke ground on its new 405,000-square-foot warehouse located next…
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Palmetto Yacht Management establishing operations in Clarendon County
April 15, 2021
More than $3.7 million investment will create 211 new jobs over the next five years Palmetto Yacht Management, a marine transport company, announced plans to establish operations in Clarendon County.…
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SC Ports opens state-of-the-art Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal
April 12, 2021South Carolina Ports made history welcoming the first vessel to the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal, marking the first container terminal to open in the U.S. since 2009. Operations launched March…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names next Department of Health and Human Services Director
April 7, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster was joined by members of the General Assembly and state health care leaders to announce that Robert M. Kerr will be nominated to serve as the next…
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SCBIO CEO Konduros accepts new leadership position, COO Erin Ford appointed interim CEO by SCBIO Board of Directors
April 7, 2021
Exiting CEO credited with reinvigorating organization, building team and investor base to “take South Carolina life sciences to an entirely new level”; SCBIO to conduct national search for new CEO…
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Richland County biotech company investing $4.1M in expansion
April 7, 2021
Irmo-based Integrated Micro-Chromatography Systems Inc. (IMCS) will expand its operations in Richland County, investing $4.1 million and creating 31 new jobs over the next five years. IMCS creates, manufactures and…
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AT&T announces Celeste Boyd-Spear as Vice President and General Manager for Southeast States Retail organization
April 6, 2021
AT&T announced that Celeste Boyd-Spear will serve as the Vice President and General Manager for the Southeast States Retail organization, consisting of four states: Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Kentucky.…
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SC Ports records strongest monthly volumes in its history
April 6, 2021
South Carolina Ports handled the most cargo in its history in March, with the Port of Charleston handling record volumes as the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal begins operations. SC Ports reported…
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State of South Carolina and Congaree Golf Club announce plans for the Palmetto Championship at Congaree, a PGA TOUR event, June 7-13
April 2, 2021
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and Congaree Golf Club announced that the Palmetto Championship at Congaree, a PGA TOUR event, will take place June 7-13, 2021 in Ridgeland, South Carolina.…
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Duke Energy awards $375,000 in grants to South Carolina tutoring programs, education initiatives impacted by pandemic
April 2, 2021
Duke Energy announced the recipients of $375,000 in grants through the Duke Energy Foundation to South Carolina organizations that will fund tutoring and reading programs in underserved and minority communities…
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All South Carolinians aged 16 and older to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 31, 2021
March 30, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that all South Carolinians aged 16 and older will be eligible to receive the…
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Furman receives second $25 million grant from The Duke Endowment
March 23, 2021
Furman University has received a $25 million grant from The Duke Endowment to expand and advance The Furman Advantage, the university’s transformational approach to offering every student a pathway toward a meaningful and…
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The Duke Endowment announces $1.5 million gift to One SC Fund: COVID-19 Response
March 23, 2021
Applications for the first round of grants are open through March 31 The Duke Endowment approved $1.5 million to support South Carolinians impacted by the coronavirus crisis. This is the…
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Tyson Foods, Inc. reestablishing operations in Richland County
March 17, 2021
Company’s $55 million total investment will create 330 jobs Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), one of the world’s largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein, today announced plans to…
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Harvest Hope Food Bank welcomes new CEO, Erinn Rowe
March 15, 2021
Erinn Rowe, the former Harvest Hope Food Bank Board Chair, has officially joined the organization as CEO effective today. Erinn had served on the Harvest Hope board since 2015. From…
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce names new CEO
March 11, 2021
On Wednesday, March 10th, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced that Bob Morgan was selected as the next SC Chamber of Commerce CEO. Mr. Morgan will…
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UofSC announces fall campus return plan
March 8, 2021
The University of South Carolina announced its plan for a full return to face-to-face classes and the resumption of normal campus operations this fall, including residential life and the type…
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More than one million COVID-19 vaccine doses given in South Carolina
March 4, 2021
Vaccine rollout picks up speed, Phase 1b begins next week South Carolina hit a historical milestone this week as more than one million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given…
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South Carolina to move to Phase 1b of COVID-19 vaccination plan on March 8, 2021
March 2, 2021
Public Health Officials Unveil Plans for All Vaccination Phases Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that South Carolina will advance…
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Former SCANA CEO Kevin Marsh pleads guilty to State Grand Jury indictment
February 25, 2021
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that former SCANA CEO Kevin Bryan Marsh waived presentment and pled guilty today to a State Grand Jury indictment for violation of South…
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Vikor Scientific and Quantgene partner to launch SerenityTM – ground-breaking advancement in precision genomics, personalized medicine
February 19, 2021
Vikor Scientific, a South Carolina-based leading, molecular diagnostics company headquartered in Charleston, S.C. with a rapidly expanding nationwide footprint, has announced a strategic investment in California-based Quantgene Inc. to accelerate…
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Scentsy establishing operations in York County
February 18, 2021
More than $6 million investment will create over 200 new jobs in the first year Scentsy, a scented product distributor, today announced plans to establish operations in York County. The…
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First Community Bank names J. Ted Nissen President
February 18, 2021
The First Community Bank Board of Directors announced today that Ted Nissen, Chief Banking Officer and Executive Vice President, has been named President, a newly established role. He will work…
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TTI Floor Care North America establishing operations in Spartanburg County
February 16, 2021
$93 million investment will create 134 new jobs TTI Floor Care North America, a leading floor care company, has announced plans to establish a new distribution center in Spartanburg County.…
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Wells Fargo invests in six Black-owned banks, including Optus in Columbia
February 10, 2021
Wells Fargo recently announced equity investments in six African American Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs) as part of its March 10, 2020, pledge to invest up to $50 million in Black-owned…
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Generac Power Systems, Inc. establishing operations in Edgefield County
February 10, 2021
Generac Power Systems, Inc., a leading global power and energy technology company serving the residential, commercial and industrial markets, today announced plans to establish operations in Edgefield County. The company’s…
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Gov. Henry McMaster removes State Accident Fund Director
February 9, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2021-09, removing Amy V. Cofield from the office of Director of the State Accident Fund, effective immediately. In addition, the governor has formally requested…
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Nephron, in partnership with Dominion Energy, launches COVID-19 vaccine drive-thru
February 8, 2021
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, in partnership with Dominion Energy South Carolina, has launched a convenient drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site in West Columbia. As a part of its ongoing efforts to help…
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Colliers Report: Industrial demand will exceed supply in the next few months: new development is essential
February 5, 2021
Research & Forecast Report Q4-2020 SOUTH CAROLINA | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways The South Carolina industrial market absorbed 6.41 million square feet throughout 2020, dropping the vacancy rate to 7.22%, despite…
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Mayor Steve Benjamin announces he will not run for re-election as Mayor
February 4, 2021
During a press conference held today, February 4, in Columbia City Council chambers, Mayor Steve Benjamin announced he would not run for re-election during this year’s upcoming election. During the…
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McMaster, UofSC announce statewide cyber plan
February 4, 2021
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and the University of South Carolina President Bob Caslen announced on Thursday (Feb. 4) an effort to develop a statewide cyber ecosystem— the first step…
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South Carolinians aged 65 and older can schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments beginning Monday, February 8
February 3, 2021
Find a location accepting vaccine appointments near you at scdhec.gov/vaxlocator Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced that beginning Monday, February 8, any…
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Ray-Mont Logistics establishing operations in Charleston County
January 29, 2021
More than $16 million investment will create 85 new jobs Ray-Mont Logistics, a fully integrated logistics company, today announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The more than $16…
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House Committee passes $208M COVID vaccine relief bill
January 25, 2021Today, the House Ways and Means Committee unanimously passed a proposal to allocate $208 million for COVID vaccine relief. The proposal now heads to the full House of Representatives for…
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EngenuitySC’s 2021 Midlands Regional Competitiveness Report identifies areas of growth/opportunity in economic competitiveness
January 25, 2021
Columbia MSA maintained or improved rank in all five indicators of economic competitiveness On Monday, Jan. 25, EngenuitySC unveiled its 2021 Midlands Regional Competitiveness Report in an online launch event…
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2021 State of the State Address, Governor Henry McMaster
January 13, 2021
State of the State Address As Prepared for Delivery Wednesday, January 13, 2021 The State House, Columbia, S.C. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, my…
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VentureSouth portfolio company to go public
January 13, 2021
VentureSouth announced that its portfolio company Proterra, a leading commercial electric vehicle technology company with manufacturing operations in South Carolina, will become publicly listed through a merger with special purpose…
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SCRA contributes almost one billion dollars to South Carolina’s economy
January 12, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces that its impact on the state of South Carolina was over $952 million in 2020. Each year, SCRA calculates its economic variables such as…
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South Carolinians aged 70 and older can schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments beginning Jan. 13
January 11, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that beginning Wednesday, Jan. 13, any South Carolina resident aged 70 or older, regardless of health…
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SSOE Group acquires Stevens & Wilkinson
January 7, 2021
Global architecture, engineering, and construction management firm expands geographic presence, design expertise, and market capability with strategic acquisition of Southeast design firm with offices in Atlanta, Georgia and Columbia, South…
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