Gettys Brannon, left, holds a red snapper on a fishing trip with Russ Tomlinson, on July 12, 2024, the one day that year they could fish for snapper. Tomlinson, president of Sportsman Boats, is holding an African pompano. (Photo provided by Gettys...
The winners of the Cultivating Innovation in SC Agribusiness grant program were announced on April 2, 2026. The South Carolina Research Authority, the Wells Fargo Foundation, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, and the South Carolina...
The American Institute of Architects, South Carolina Chapter (AIA SC) is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the AIA SC Design and Chapter Awards. This annual juried competition encourages and recognizes design excellence throughout South...
The City of Florence is proud to announce the launch of a transformative, multi-million, multi-year initiative focused on enhancing water quality through significant upgrades to its drinking water and sanitary sewer collection systems —...
A ribbon cutting to commemorate the reopening of the Latta Library with its new Youth Reading Room was held on May 4, 2026. Dillon County Library Director Christina Herring Fowler said it had been three years and the staff was ready to open this...
Anderson Brothers Bank proudly hosted its 27th Annual High School Invitational Golf Tournament, bringing together top high school golfers from across the Southeast for a two-day showcase of talent, competition, and sportsmanship. The tournament...
American Airlines is the first airline to announce plans to reinstate nonstop service between the United States and Venezuela. Airline officials said they remain in close contact with federal authorities, and are ready to commence flights to...
Robby HillFounder and CEO HillSouth IT Solutions Robby Hill is an entrepreneur, civic leader, and technology innovator dedicated to strengthening the Pee Dee region through business growth, modern infrastructure, and community partnerships. As...
Many South Carolina companies have recently announced their earnings for the second quarter of 2026. All information comes from company press releases. Here are some highlights: · Security Federal Corporation,...
Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (NYSE: CBAN), the holding company for Colony Bank, announced the completion of its previously announced merger with First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX: FSRL), the holding company for First Reliance Bank, effective Nov. 1,...
Nine states and the District of Columbia lost jobs in the year ending in September, according to a report released Tuesday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Hit hard by the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal workforce, the District of Columbia suffered the largest percentage job loss, down 3.5% or 25,800 jobs. Montana, […]
Finding qualified, interested workers for South Carolina’s manufacturing and construction companies has long been a challenge. David Steffens, project manager for Carolina Power, has seen the struggles. “Especially in construction, laborers,...
ATTOM, the leading provider of property data, AI-powered intelligence, and real estate analytics solutions, released its latest Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report showing that 1.2 percent of residential properties in the United States...
David Dykes asked a panel of experts a simple question: "Are we competing state by state, or operating as one integrated Southeast economy?" The ensuing conversation spurred discussion on regional interstate economic development strategy, infrastructure coordination, incentive competitiveness, and potentially where capital should be deployed next.
What could Greenville look like in 2050, and what must we do today to ensure more residents share in its prosperity? That’s what 100 business and civic leaders set out to explore through the Greenville Chamber’s “Big Bets” series. Over the past...
South Carolina’s manufacturing and pharmaceutical employers continue pouring new investment into the state to capitalize on its competitive costs, logistics, and workforce. Between 2011 and 2026, the Palmetto State announced more than 1,600...
Gov. Henry McMaster announced 25 appointments to the Governor’s Conservation Commission. These appointees from the private and academic sectors will serve alongside ex officio members, including South Carolina Department of Natural Resources...
The 2,800-acre forest was prime for development but could have polluted nearby preserves, conservationists said.
The South Carolina Research Authority has announced the first four companies that will receive inaugural funding awards for its Tech Catalyst Fund, a rural health innovation initiative administered by SCRA in partnership with the South Carolina...
McLeod Regional Medical Center and McLeod Health Seacoast have earned national recognition from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for their commitment to providing high-quality care for patients experiencing a heart attack. McLeod Regional...
Four South Carolina restaurants retained their stars in the 2026 Michelin Guide American South, and several Palmetto State restaurants received Bib Gourmand or Michelin Recommended designations in the new guide. In Greenville, Scoundrel retained...
Eggs Up Grill, the South Carolina-based daytime restaurant franchise, continued to attract experienced multi-unit franchise operators in the third quarter of 2026, signing 11 new restaurant commitments across four franchise groups while...
Autonomous Power Corporation, dba Powerus, a Rock Hill, South Carolina-based defense technology company focused on autonomous and unmanned systems, announced that it has completed its previously announced merger with Aureus Greenway Holdings Inc....
Vanco, ACS Technologies (ACST), and the General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) are strengthening their partnership through an expanded ministry ecosystem designed to help United Methodist churches streamline administration, reinforce...
Freeway Insurance has released new findings identifying the states with the highest car insurance rates in 2026, based on an analysis of actual customer policy data rather than quoted or estimated rates. South Carolina had the highest...
Signing bonuses, help with tuition, and flexible work schedules are just a few of the strategies being waged in South Carolina to combat the years-long nursing shortage.
The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) has elected Kevin R. Dean as its new president. Dean, an attorney with Motley Rice LLC, will lead the 1,400-member organization as it continues its work to protect the rights of individuals and...
Attorneys who work in defense and corporate counsel face many challenges, from client needs to the increasing prevalence of artificial intelligence. Jennifer E. Johnsen, partner, Gallivan White & Boyd P.A., discussed these challenges, as well...
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will provide live television, radio and streaming coverage of memorial services honoring the life and legacy of Sen. Lindsey Graham on July 28 and 29 from Washington, D.C. and Columbia. Coverage begins...
OSLA Agency, a strategy-first digital marketing agency for small to mid-sized businesses, opens an office in Summerville, SC.
Airbnb.org, a nonprofit founded by Airbnb that provides free temporary housing for people in times of crisis, announced it is expanding support for members of the military community. Through new partnerships with Fisher House Foundation and...
The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded $190,000 in grants to South Carolina communities to support downtown revitalization efforts. Funds will be used for facade improvements, wayfinding signage, public gathering spaces, and small business...
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the South Carolina District Office opened nominations for its 2027 National Small Business Week Awards, which recognize exceptional small business owners from South Carolina. National...
South Carolina’s small business innovation community received a major piece of good news this spring: Congress has reauthorized the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs, ending a long period of...
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup has arrived in North America, the noise in stadiums, bars, restaurants, living rooms, and fan parks may not belong to Team USA alone. A new state-by-state analysis by Covers.com, a leading sports review site, has...
Interstate 85, which runs through much of South Carolina, is the fifth-deadliest highway in the United States, according to a new study from the Dallas-based Hartley Law Firm. The study analyzed fatal car crash data to determine the most...
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is developing a Statewide Transit Plan to identify public transportation needs and shape how the state partners with local transit providers. The plan will identify ways to improve transit...