South Carolina added jobs at a faster pace in September, extending a yearlong stretch of employment growth across the state. Payroll employment grew 2.3% over the past year, according to data compiled by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, with...
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...
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...
Myrtle Beach is another step closer to making its beaches more accessible. The city received approval from the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services to install an accessible beach mat at 15th Avenue South. New beach wheelchair rental...
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) has honored Joe T. "Tommy" Branyon Jr., the longest-serving chair in the college's 60-year history, with the designation of chairman emeritus for his exceptional leadership, dedicated service, and lasting contributions to the institution.
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...
Gov. Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2026-24 on Oct. 22, 2026, establishing the Governor’s Conservation Commission. The commission will strengthen collaboration among state and local agencies, private landowners, and entities and citizens in...
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development South Carolina State Director Jacob French announced the agency is investing $8,282,000 through a Water and Environmental Programs loan to the Bucksport Water System. “Safe, reliable drinking water...
ND3 Inc., a Columbia-based company that specializes in government services, including drone technology, IT support, audio-visual support, and logistics, was named the fastest-growing company in South Carolina at a luncheon Oct. 19, 2026, at the...
Longtime Grand Strand golf and tourism executive Steve Mays is the new tournament director of the Myrtle Beach Classic, bringing more than 30 years of industry experience to the region’s annual PGA Tour event. SPORTFIVE, which operates the...
Breeze Airways has announced the addition of 11 new nonstop routes from Myrtle Beach International Airport, making it Myrtle Beach's largest airline. Those routes are: Albany, New York; Boston, Massachusetts; Buffalo, New York; Burlington,...
Higher Education's Campus Improvements Higher education is getting a makeover. Across the state millions of dollars are being invested into infrastructure and campus improvements designed to make South Carolina's universities and colleges larger,...
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,...
Coastal Carolina University has been recognized for its continued commitment to supporting veterans, service members, and military-connected students through recent honors: Top Veteran School and Top Yellow Ribbon School by U.S. Veterans Magazine,...
Georgetown County Economic Development and the Georgetown Economic Development Alliance will host its 2026 Fall Meeting, “From Vision to Investment,” on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, from 8 a.m. to noon at Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club in...
When Yvette Salum and her husband, Hugo stepped into entrepreneurship, they didn’t start with a business plan dreamed up in isolation. They started with a promise rooted in community. “People helped us when we first moved here,” Salum...
Seven SC auto parts makers pledge to hire 200 workers, invest $82M as they expand production to meet the needs of Scout Motors.
When JBE Inc. opened in Hartsville in 1982, the “old school manufacturing company” was mainly working with metal — clinging it, grinding it, whatever the manufacturing companies the subcontractor served needed. More than 40 years later, the...
It’s no secret that rural communities face different realities and challenges than urban environments, from smaller populations to fewer large corporations that can provide employment. The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, which covers Maryland,...
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it awarded more than $8 million in grants to 50 organizations, including the South Carolina Research Authority, through the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership...
SayeBrook, the 730-acre master-planned community developed by The Jackson Companies, has been named a finalist in two of the real estate industry’s most respected juried awards competitions, earning honors for the community while two of its...
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital and Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital have received American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines quality achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based...
As construction workforce shortages remain a challenge across the U.S., Carolinas AGC (CAGC) and the CAGC Foundation continue investing in workforce development efforts designed to build a stronger pipeline of skilled workers throughout...
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United Community is building on its growth momentum with the addition of five international banking professionals in foreign exchange and trade services. The expanded team strengthens the bank's ability to meet customers' evolving needs as they...
PeopleFinders reports that fraud is surging in the U.S., with Americans losing $3.5 billion to imposter scams in 2025, particularly in Florida hotspots.
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.
The real estate market has had its share of ups and downs in recent years, and the uncertainty of tariffs and the war with Iran have added to the worries. A panel discussion addressed the issue at the second annual Southeast Real Estate Expo,...
The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) announces the addition of Katie Brave, LPC, to its team. A Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina, Ms. Brave brings extensive experience supporting children, teens and families through mental...
The Ellie Beach Resort Myrtle Beach, Tapestry by Hilton and DoubleTree Resort Myrtle Beach, a dual-resort oceanfront destination on Springmaid Beach, announces the appointment of Marti Bowers as the director of programming 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...
When children enter South Carolina’s Department of Social Services system, the hardest part is often waiting to see what happens next. Waiting for a call back. Waiting for placement. Waiting for court decisions. Waiting through long hours in...
