South Carolina 50 Fastest Growing Companies 2026 Announced

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...

College of Charleston Engineering Program Earns Prestigious ABET Accreditation

College of Charleston's new School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics announces its Bachelor of Science degree program in Systems Engineering has earned ABET accreditation.

Fairfield by Marriott Hotel Now Open in Charleston, as the Only Fairfield Inn Hotel in Downtown Charleston

The 129-room Fairfield by Marriott in Charleston, South Carolina opens on 144 Bee St as a Marriott franchise that is owned and managed by H.House based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Manufacturing

New South Carolina Advisory Firm Launches to Support Manufacturers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ForgePoint Partners Launches to Help Manufacturers and Industrial Businesses Strengthen Leadership, Culture, Process, and Performance CHARLESTON, S.C. – ForgePoint Partners, a new executive-led advisory firm, today...
Education

SC State’s Decision to Ax 9 Degrees Follows Report on Unpopular Programs Statewide

While South Carolina State University is the least compliant with the state's "program productivity" standards, it’s far from the only public university offering degrees with little-to-no participation.
Economic Development

VIO Med Spa Enters South Carolina With Three-Unit Agreement in Charleston

VIO Med Spa, a nationally recognized, physician-guided medical spa franchise specializing in advanced, non-invasive aesthetic and wellness treatments, has signed a three-unit development agreement to enter South Carolina for the first time,...
Banking & Finance
Procaccianti Companies and its joint venture partner, Rugger Capital, has announced the acquisition of Charleston Harbor Resort, a 217-key waterfront property in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The resort will be managed by Procaccianti's...
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...
Nonprofit / Philanthropy
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...
The American Heart Association has launched “Cherish Your Heartbeat,” a new public awareness campaign aimed at helping Lowcountry residents take control of their heart health and reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke. The campaign is...
Health Care

Solis Mammography, HCA Healthcare Partner to Expand Services in Charleston

Solis Mammography, the nation's largest independent provider of specialized breast health services, and HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital have established a new joint venture to expand breast imaging services throughout the Charleston market. The...
The Medical University of South Carolina has been awarded a $4.25 million grant from Telehealth Centers of Excellence. The grant, one of two awarded in September 2026 by the Health Resources & Services Administration, will help MUSC to develop,...
CaroMont Health has announced plans to build a hospital in the Lake Wylie community of York County, South Carolina, bringing emergency and inpatient care to a fast-growing area where the health system has served patients for more than 20 years....
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster this week announced the state has awarded 228 grants totaling $167,299,900.69 in funding to strengthen health care access, quality and outcomes in primary care, maternal and infant care, pediatrics and behavioral...
Commercial Real Estate

Getty Realty Corp. Acquires Refuel Convenience Stores

Getty Realty Corp., a net lease REIT focused on convenience and automotive retail real estate, announced that it has closed a $260.9 million sale leaseback transaction with Charleston-based Refuel Operating Company, LLC, a leading convenience...

JLL to Market Dockside on the Peninsula in Charleston for Sale

JLL has been selected by the Dockside Association as exclusive sales representative for Dockside on the Peninsula (Dockside), a 3.31-acre waterfront redevelopment site on the Charleston Peninsula. The Association is bringing the property to market...

Bridge Commercial Brokers Sale of 2.3 Acres of Industrial Land Along North King Street

Hagood S. Morrison II, John Beam, Brooks Courtney, and Graham Meisel of Bridge Commercial are pleased to announce the successful sale of approximately 2.3 acres at 1647 King Street Extension in downtown Charleston. Bridge Commercial exclusively...
Richard Blackwell of Agracel

A Panel Discussion About Growth Corridors Across the Southeast

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.
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Aviation

Advanced Technology International to Manage Department of the Air Force Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities

Advanced Technology International (ATI) has been awarded an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) by the United States Air Force to serve as the consortium manager for the Department of the Air Force Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities (DAF...
Hospitality & Tourism

South Carolina Restaurants Honored in Tripadvisor Awards

Four South Carolina restaurants were named in the top in Trip Advisor's annual Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Restaurants for 2026. Myrtle Beach's Hook & Barrel placed No. 1 in the Casual Dining category. while Michael...
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