U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development South Carolina State Director Jacob French and USDA Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Jeb Wilson announced the agency is awarding $249,540 through the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG)...
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,...
The City of Columbia invites residents, business leaders, and community stakeholders to attend a public information session on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, to get a first look at the proposed elements and amenities included in the Congaree Riverfront...
Allen University has received nearly $7.5 million in federal awards to strengthen academic resources, expand educational opportunities, and advance renovation of its Student Center. The funding includes $1,736,974 through Title III, Part B;...
Each year, the University of South Carolina celebrates exemplary alumni and friends with six key awards. Bestowed by the Alumni Association, the awards reflect the values that define the Gamecock community: service, integrity, character and...
Weston Inc. has broken ground on Carolina Pines Logistics Center, a ±252,720-square-foot building located in the Carolina Pines Industrial Park in Blythewood. The building will deliver in June 2027 and feature 20 dock-high doors, 44 trailer...
EnergyRe announced the successful closing of an $815 million financing package for five projects based in South Carolina – a collection of utility-scale solar projects totaling approximately 360 megawatts (MW) of new generating capacity across the...
Wingard’s Market is giving Midlands's residents another reason to plant a tree this fall. Throughout October, Wingard’s is partnering with Columbia Green for its “Plant a Purpose” initiative, donating one tree for every five trees sold to support...
The Columbia Chamber has announced the addition of seven new members to its 2026-2027 board of directors. Peyton Bryant, Trinity Partners, has been elected to serve as chairman of the board for the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce. He...
Welcome to Below the Line, a monthly question-and-answer column in which Chancellor Bennie L. Harris, Ph.D., of the University of South Carolina Upstate interviews a leader about change, technology, education, and leadership. This month, Dr....
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,...
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...
South Carolina’s capital city is a community of explosive growth, and people are excited about the opportunities in the city and see its potential, says Columba Mayor Daniel Rickenmann. The city has changed significantly since Rickenmann became...
Bechtel and the University of South Carolina's Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing announced a new partnership to strengthen South Carolina's nuclear workforce pipeline and support nuclear innovation in the state, including the...
Nautical Boat Club, a multi-location franchise, owned and operated by Jon Dukes, is a boating country club celebrating its 20th anniversary on Lake Murray. Dukes had a different career path – one that did not start in boating. A two-time Clemson...
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will be a permanent exhibitor at the 157th Annual South Carolina State Fair, taking place Oct. 15-25 at the Columbia fairgrounds. Fairgoers are invited to visit the SCETV booth inside the Ellison...
Westinghouse Electric Company and the University of South Carolina (USC) are partnering to create a multidisciplinary nuclear workforce development program to support U.S. fleet deployment of AP1000 plants. The new program will be centered at the...
Change is a constant in both business and journalism. Over the past several months, Integrated Media Publishing has experienced change within our editorial team. With that transition comes an opportunity to look carefully at what we do, how we do...
Three South Carolina cities are among the 10 best metros for purchasing a newly built home, according to the second annual Realtor.com Top Metros for New Construction report, led by Charleston-North Charleston, where the median newly...
The list of South Carolina’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies has been announced for 2026, recognizing the achievements of South Carolina-headquartered companies that have contributed to the Palmetto State’s economy through exceptional increases in...
Greenville, SC (October 12, 2026) - McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS) is announcing its acquisition of Smolen Emr Ilkovitch Architects (SEI) of Rockville, Maryland. This partnership expands MPS’s presence into the U.S. Mid-Atlantic with a new studio and...
Denny’s Stockholders to Receive $6.25 Per Share in Cash
United Community has named Jeff Beisler-Snell head of International Banking and Capital Markets, expanding the bank's ability to help customers conduct business around the world. Beisler-Snell will lead United's new international...
AllSouth announces President and CEO Bill Koehler will retire Friday, August 14, 2026, following more than 40 years in financial services and 35 years of leadership at the credit union.
Columbia, South Carolina-based Optus Financial Corporation, parent company of Optus Bank, and Durham, North Carolina-based M&F Bancorp, Inc. (MFBP), parent company of Mechanics & Farmers Bank, announced the execution of a definitive merger...
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) is honored to have 28 lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2027 edition. Across the country, more than 30 million evaluations were analyzed for the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. The process is...
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) is pleased to announce that Ian G. Conits, Dylan Glick and Paige C. Ornduff have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. This is the third consecutive year that these three...
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) is honored to share that partners John T. Lay, Jr. and T. David Rheney each received the Best Lawyers 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” award. This elite designation is reserved for only one lawyer in each practice area per...
CYPRESS REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, LLC Commercial Real Estate Investment Services FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cypress Real Estate Partners, LLC Represents Seller in Sale of 43,750-Square-Foot Industrial Warehouse in Cayce, South Carolina Single-tenant,...
Rox Pollard Jr., John Gressette and Rox Pollard III of Colliers | South Carolina represented Barron’s Outfitters in the lease of 5,629 square feet at 2927 Millwood Avenue. Barron’s Outfitters has been in operation at 1725 Harden Street...
Neel-Schaffer, Inc., announced that Ladd Gibson, PE, has joined the firm as South Carolina Area Manager. Gibson brings more than 34 years of engineering and transportation experience, with a background in organizational leadership, strategic planning, project delivery, and business development.
Colliers | South Carolina has announced the following promotions of brokerage professionals in its Columbia office: Thomas Beard, SIOR, executive vice president Neel Keenan, executive vice president John Peebles, SIOR, executive vice...
A Columbia-based pharmaceutical manufacturer has announced the expansion of its laboratories to partner with life-sciences companies around the state and nation.
Re:Build, an integrated engineering and manufacturing company, announced plans to expand its advanced composites manufacturing operations in York County. The company’s approximately $20 million investment will create 150 skilled manufacturing 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...
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...
South Carolina has always been known for down-home Southern cooking, seafood dishes like the Lowcountry boil, and of course, the many styles of pork barbecue to be found here. But the Palmetto State wasn’t the first place that sprang to mind when...
