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South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association names developer of the year
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association named its developer of the year and its rising star during its annual conference this week in Myrtle Beach. John Truluck, economic development direc...
Historic Richland County estate hits the market for $17.5M
The Goodwill Estate, a 730-acre gated historic property near Richland County’s town of Eastover, is for sale for $17.5 million. With a history dating back to the 18th century, it was added to the Nati...
South Carolina economists: market bullish despite interest rate spike
The Federal Reserve has yet to reach its goal of 2% inflation but expects to cut its interest rate later this year, according to Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. “Tight monetary policy continues to weigh ...
$4.5 million raised for Midlands nonprofits: Another record-breaking year
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Midlands Gives Day, Central Carolina Community Foundation’s annual 18-hour online giving challenge, raised $4,588,248 via 19,264 individual gifts. The eleventh annual online day of gi...
EV manufacturer enters South Carolina market with $12M Aiken County facility
An electric vehicle manufacturer has set it sights on Aiken County for its first South Carolina facility. Columbia Vehicle Group has selected Aiken County for the company’s first South Carolina operat...
SCRA accepts new members and awards grants to companies around South Carolina
The South Carolina Research Authority has accepted new member companies from three corners of the state and awarded grants to seven others. MyVoluntierOperations of Indian Land, Oconoblaze LLC of Char...
$62M apartment complex to be built in Columbia
A national multi-family commercial real estate construction financing firm has secured financing to build an apartment complex in Columbia. Walker & Dunlop has arranged $62 million in equity and d...
National construction firm names president of Carolinas operations
Dallas-based general contracting and construction firm Balfour Beatty has named a new president of operations in the Carolinas. The company has announced the appointment of Jeff Sandeen to president o...
Lexington school district opens $52M center for performing arts
Lexington School District Two this week welcomed the public to its new 103,400-square-foot Performing Arts Center and district office at 3205 Platt Springs Road in West Columbia. Superintendent Brenda...
Company secretary/treasurer charged with 14 violations of South Carolina tax laws
South Carolina Department of Revenue agents arrested a York woman on April 30 and charged her with 14 tax-related offenses. Charges against Joretta Anderson, 57, include one count of breach of trust; ...
Global products solutions manufacturer to open Greer facility
A global provider of solutions for heat transfer, separation and fluid handling is set to open a facility in Greer. Alfa Laval’s state-of-the-art facility at Atlas at Inland Port Greer, which measures...
Able SC expands COVID-19 and flu vaccine education and support
Able South Carolina (Able SC), a disability-led organization seeking transformational changes in systems, communities and individuals, is increasing COVID-19 and flu vaccine support and education thro...
Charleston-based nonprofit, Engaging Creative Minds, hosts 13th annual YEScarolina State Business Plan Competition
Charleston, SC – Engaging Creative Minds, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to sparking creativity and curiosity in all learners through innovative and experiential learning, recently h...
Cayce FD kicks off Midlands Gives Campaign by introducing SC’s first registered fire department therapy horse
CAYCE, SC – The Cayce Fire Department (CFD) is launching their Midlands Gives campaign request by unveiling the state’s first registered Fire Department Therapy Horse, Muffin. Muffin, a 5-year-o...
SC Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities receives national programming accreditation
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a public residential high school for the arts located in downtown Greenville, announced that it received a reaccreditation by the Accr...
Locally owned farm-focused market, coffee chain open in Columbia’s Vista neighborhood
Two new retail spots have opened in Columbia’s Vista neighborhood. Farmer’s Market Xchange, an artisan market by Toms Creek Farms offering fresh deli meats and cheeses, fresh baked goods and coffee op...
Governor McMaster celebrates at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Columbia, SC — Governor Henry McMaster will join Zoo leaders to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. In anticipation of the upcoming Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Day (May 1, 202...
National retail gas station chain leases 1-acre tract in Irmo
A national retail gas station chain has leased space in Irmo. Craig Waites of Colliers South Carolina brokered the ground lease of an approximately one-acre parcel at the intersection of St. Andrews a...
Children’s Charities of the Midlands awards $138,000 to local children’s programs
16 Midlands Nonprofits receive donations Children’s Charities of the Midlands (CCM) has awarded more than $138,000 to 16 Midlands’ nonprofits that work to improve the lives of children and young peopl...
Company headquartered in Greenville and Columbia expands franchise holdings
A company headquartered in Greenville and Columbia has added to its holdings with the purchase of two more franchise locations of Two Men and a Truck. Holding company Gray Fox Strategic owns 23 franch...
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