Data centers can bring opportunities and revenue to South Carolina — if we let them
May 7, 2026
By Ernest Andrade Founder and Executive Director Charleston Digital Proposed data center developments are appearing on legislative agendas across the country, including South Carolina. The push by the tech…
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SC Launch Inc. celebrates investment in SafeMedWaste
April 29, 2026
SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has announced a $400,000 investment in SafeMedWaste. The Johns Island-based startup created a better way to dispose of…
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SCRA launches investments in innovation hubs to drive tech ecosystem growth across South Carolina
April 27, 2026
The South Carolina Research Authority today announced the launch of a statewide network of Innovation Hubs designed to accelerate investment and strengthen South Carolina’s emerging technology ecosystems in key regions across…
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SCRA named in prestigious global ranking
April 15, 2026
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., was named to Pitchbook’s Global League Table Awards for accelerating business growth and bringing life-saving innovation to the market SC Launch Inc.,…
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Charleston Digital announces expanded artificial intelligence (AI) curriculum
April 14, 2026
With the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI) reshaping nearly every industry, Charleston Digital is recognizing the growing need for education that cuts through the noise. Through the Charleston Learning…
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Google launches new AI certificate and free training for every small business in the U.S.
March 3, 2026
Google launched the Google AI Professional Certificate to equip people with the AI skills that are most in-demand by today’s employers. The program is based on labor market research from…
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City of Charleston puts technology into action for safer Calhoun Street
February 24, 2026
The City of Charleston is moving forward with the implementation of advanced, AI-enabled traffic signal technology along the Calhoun Street corridor, marking a major step toward improving traffic flow and…
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Accresa Health and Beaufort Memorial expand access to affordable primary care in the Lowcountry
February 23, 2026
Accresa Health and Beaufort Memorial have announced a new partnership in healthcare technology to make affordable primary care available to more people across the South Carolina Lowcountry. Accresa Health, a…
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SC Digital Resource Alliance (SCDRA) announces statewide expansion and new executive committee
February 18, 2026
More South Carolinians will soon gain access to affordable broadband, devices, and digital skills training as the SC Digital Resource Alliance (SCDRA), led by backbone agency Palmetto Goodwill, expands its…
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South Carolina sets a national standard for secure research
January 20, 2026
South Carolina Research Authority launches the new Center for Research Security, positioning the state as the leading destination for trusted, secure research. The South Carolina Research Authority today announced the launch of the Center for Research Security. This first-of-its-kind…
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SC Launch Inc. invests in map-based design and construction platform SiteMarker
January 15, 2026
SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has invested $250,000 in SiteMarker Inc. The Mt. Pleasant-based startup has revolutionized geolocation tools and techniques, making reporting…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces the Center for Cybersecurity at SCRA
December 3, 2025
Center Designed to Lead Statewide Coordination for Advancing Cyber Growth Governor Henry McMaster today announced the creation of the new Center for Cybersecurity at the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA).…
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Charleston Tech continues strong upward wage momentum in 2025
December 2, 2025
The Charleston Digital Corridor (CDC) announced today that companies participating in its 2025 Annual Wage & Job Growth Survey reported an average per-capita wage of $130,522, the highest since wage…
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SCRA announces organizational changes
November 6, 2025
The South Carolina Research Authority has announced organizational changes that will enable it to provide even more support to the state’s academic research, development, and innovation startups. Under the leadership…
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Humanly acquires Sprockets, Qualifi, and HourWork to build end-to-end AI hiring platform
October 16, 2025
Humanly has announced the acquisitions of Sprockets, Qualifi, and HourWork, uniting three category leaders to create a true end-to-end conversational AI hiring platform. SC based SCRA/SC Launch and Venture South…
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Google announces new $9B investment in South Carolina through 2027
October 16, 2025Funding supports Cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, as well as workforce development programs On October 13, Google announced a new, two-year $9 billion investment in South Carolina (2026-2027). Google’s…
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LawLens celebrates official public launch, surpasses 23,000 searches
October 10, 2025
LawLens, a South Carolina–based legal technology platform, announced its official public launch this October, reporting more than 23,000 searches since its initial rollout in January 2025. The platform is now…
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Ignite Digital named a Snowflake Select Tier AI Data Cloud Services Partner
September 30, 2025
CHARLESTON, SC – Ignite Digital, a digital transformation partner supporting the national security sector, was named a Snowflake Select Tier AI Data Cloud Services Partner—one of the first public sector…
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Tikvah Health and Wellness establishing operations in Charleston County
September 25, 2025
Company’s investment will create 13 new jobs over the next few years Tikvah Health and Wellness (Tikvah), a health engagement platform, announced it is establishing operations in Charleston County. The…
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Adapt Forward welcomes back cybersecurity veteran Micheal Small as Technical Lead of Detection and Response
September 25, 2025
Adapt Forward, a veteran-owned cybersecurity firm supporting the Department of War and other federal agencies, has announced the addition of Micheal Small as attack sensing and warning (AS&W) technical lead.…
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Nash expands to Charleston, South Carolina, with a new East Coast office
September 23, 2025
Charleston Digital today announced that Nash, a San Francisco–based artificial intelligence (AI) logistics company redefining last-mile delivery through reliability, flexibility, and data-driven solutions, has selected Charleston for its first East…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Matt Rosa, Alita
September 18, 2025
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting diverse group of entrepreneurs, including some incredible innovators…
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Alita establishing operations in Charleston County
September 18, 2025
Alita, an artificial intelligence (AI)-focused healthcare technology company, announced it is establishing operations in Charleston County. The company’s investment will create 17 new jobs. Alita is an AI-powered agent that…
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Charleston Southern’s aeronautics, engineering programs celebrate growth with open house
September 11, 2025
President B. Keith Faulkner was walking through Reagan National Airport on a recent business trip when he heard someone calling repeatedly, “President Faulkner, President Faulkner.” He looked up to see…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Will Horn, g/d/n/a
August 11, 2025
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of our markets…
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Omatic partners with investment firm Clearhaven Partners
July 9, 2025
To Accelerate Its Mission to Solve Data Interoperability and Management for Nonprofits CHARLESTON, SC and BOSTON, MA – Omatic, the leading integration and data platform for social impact organizations and…
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Entrepreneur Minute – John Seaman, Data Moose
June 26, 2025
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of our markets…
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LASSO expands leadership team and product suite as live events market heats up
June 23, 2025
LASSO, the software platform for managing live events, announces the appointment of five veteran software industry executives to leadership positions within the company: Julie Edwards (Vice President of Customer Success);…
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SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation receives $50,000 grant to expand STEM programs across SC
June 19, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation (GSSMF) has received a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation. Funding will provide greater accessibility…
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Home Telecom contributes to SCRA’s Tax Credit Program
June 19, 2025
For the fourth year in a row, Home Telecom is redirecting their South Carolina taxes to support the South Carolina Research Authority’s services. Home Telecom contributed $200,000 to the tax…
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Charleston Learning Center to offer Google Career Certificates
June 17, 2025
Learning Paths Focus on Seven High-Demand Careers Charleston Digital (CDC) announced that the Charleston Learning Center is partnering with Google to provide residents of the Tri-County area with scholarships for…
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Atlantic acquires Interloop to deepen data & AI capabilities
June 10, 2025
NY-based firm expands its Microsoft expertise and strengthens its ability to deliver data-driven outcomes for SMB and Mid-market organizations. Atlantic, Tomorrow’s Office, an award-winning provider of managed services and digital…
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Charleston Digital introduces Job Development Incentive
May 6, 2025Charleston Digital introduced a new business incentive targeting high-wage job growth. The Job Development Incentive (JDI) is a one-time cash payment of $1,000 to tech companies creating new jobs at…
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AT&T expands fiber internet to over 500,000 locations in South Carolina
May 1, 2025
AT&T has expanded its fiber internet network to more than 500,000 customer locations across South Carolina. The move is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to improve access to high-speed…
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Otter Learning names Wei-Li Chong as CEO and President, expands investment in leadership
April 24, 2025
Wei-Li Chong to Lead Otter Learning’s Next Growth Chapter as CEO and President; Investment in WIN Consulting to Drive Business and Culture Transformation NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – Otter Learning has…
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SCRA presents Company, Founder, and Researcher of the Year Awards at Annual Summit
April 10, 2025Hundreds gathered at the South Carolina Research Authority’s annual summit in Columbia yesterday, where Charleston-based Case Status was awarded Company of the Year, Jim Jacob of StoryButton was awarded Founder of the…
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Don Herriott, former SCRA Board Chair, awarded the Order of the Palmetto
April 8, 2025On April 8, 2025, Don Herriott, former Board Chair of the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA), was honored with the Order of the Palmetto by Governor Henry McMaster. The award…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Zach Giglio, GCM
April 7, 2025
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of our markets…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jonathan Yantis, Quicksort Rx
March 30, 2025
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of our markets…
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Moovila wins 2025 GTIA Innovative Vendor award for impactful industry advancements
March 25, 2025
CHARLESTON, SC – Moovila, the leading AI-driven project automation platform for managed service providers (MSPs), has been named Innovative Vendor of the Year at the 2025 North America Spotlight Awards,…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Larry Collett, Automation Captain
March 18, 2025
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of our markets…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Andy Seavers, Case Status
February 27, 2025
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of our markets…
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VentureSouth and Vicinity announce joint venture to create the premier platform for local alternative investing
February 26, 2025
VentureSouth and Vicinity announced a powerful new joint venture to create the premier platform for local alternative investing – Vicinity Ventures. Vicinity Ventures combines the strengths of VentureSouth and Vicinity…
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House Ways and Means Chair appoints new SCRA board trustee
February 13, 2025
South Carolina Research Authority announces that State Representative Robby Robbins has joined SCRA’s board of trustees as a member of the executive committee. Rep. Robbins was appointed to the board…
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SC Launch Inc. announces investment in Storybutton
January 28, 2025
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in Storybutton. The Indian Land-based startup developed an audio platform and player for children that allows them to listen…
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SCRA contributes over $1.3 Billion to South Carolina’s economy
January 14, 2025
South Carolina Research Authority had over a $1.3 billion impact on the state’s economy in 2024. Their recently published annual report shows what’s included in the billion-plus-dollar impact, determined by a study…
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Google contributes over $2.5M to local and state organizations in 2024
January 9, 2025
Google and Google.org awarded nearly $2.5 million in grants to 11 local and state community organizations in South Carolina in 2024. The grants are part of the company’s commitment to…
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Leukogene Therapeutics welcomes industry veteran Dr. Sandeep Gupta as its Chief Executive Officer
December 9, 2024
CHARLESTON, SC – Leukogene Therapeutics Inc. announced the appointment of Dr. Sandeep Gupta as its Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Gupta has had a distinguished career in pharma spanning 25+ years…
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Charleston tech wages and jobs remain strong in 2024
December 3, 2024
In its Annual Wage & Job Growth Survey, Charleston Digital reports that the per-capita wage at companies participating in the 2024 survey is $120,142. This figure is more than double…
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SCTBA is now the Palmetto Broadband Coalition
November 15, 2024
Organization strengthens efforts to bridge the digital divide in South Carolina The South Carolina Telecommunications and Broadband Association (SCTBA) announced it is now the Palmetto Broadband Coalition (PBC). This evolution…
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