Openhour, a Charleston-based business, prides itself on helping companies implement AI systems and integrations. Before it hosted a suite of AI agent blueprints or a dashboard for monitoring outputs, the founders, Aaron Gallo and Evan Camire...
As a fly fishing guide in Wyoming, Sam McChesney carried his clients' gear, lunch, and drinks upriver, and he lined his pack with a puffer jacket to keep it all cold. No cooler would mold to the shape of his bag, he said. "That's kind of where...
Charleston County Environmental Management is encouraging residents to give their pumpkins a new purpose this fall through a free composting program at the Bees Ferry Landfill, located at 1344 Bees Ferry Road. From Sunday, Nov. 1 through Dec. 4,...
Gov. Henry McMaster became South Carolina’s longest-serving governor in 2025, after assuming office in 2017 to finish the term of then-Gov. Nikki Haley, who resigned to become U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Since then, McMaster has been...
For nearly six decades, GE Vernova in Greenville has helped shape South Carolina’s manufacturing economy by building and supplying gas turbine engines for power markets around the world. Recently named the 2026 recipient of the South Carolina...
South Carolina is a small state, but its business community punches far above its weight. The Palmetto State has long been a tourism destination, and manufacturing and agriculture have been stalwarts of the economy for decades. But in recent...
The path from superheroes to solar energy might seem an unlikely one, but Justin Draplin, Fortified Solar founder and CEO, is an idea man with a long history of trying new things. He founded Fortified Solar, which produces building-integrated...
The following companies were ranked No. 4-No. 50 on this year's 50 Fastest Growing Companies in South Carolina recognition. 4. Capital City Financial Partners Headquartered in Columbia Joshua Bradley, managing partner Capital City Financial...
As the SC Fastest Growing Companies program celebrates 25 years, Hall of Fame honorees share the leadership decisions, workplace cultures, and willingness to adapt that have helped sustain their success. Making South Carolina's Fastest Growing...
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....
ND3, the Columbia-headquartered company that specializes in IT and drone technology, just keeps growing, less than a decade after it was founded. Nathaniel Durant started the company in 2018, after serving in the U.S. Army for two decades,...
GRANT AWARDEDHarbor Entrepreneur Center Receives $250,000 GrantThe Lowcountry Impact Fund has made a $250,000 grant to Charleston's Harbor Entrepreneur Center. The fund, sponsored by Abundance Capital, uses charitable capital for loans and other...
Rare earth minerals and permanent magnets are key to a range of critical industries including defense and aerospace, AI infrastructure, the manufacturing of semiconductors, automotives, robotics, and medical devices. USA Rare Earth’s recently...
SK Investment Group, a division of Atlanta-based SK Commercial Realty, and Charleston-based Weaver Capital Partners have acquired Rivergate I & II, a two-building office portfolio in North Charleston, South Carolina, for $21 million.
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...
TowneBank and Dogwood State Bank, a division of TowneBank, recently announced Scott Sharp as market executive to lead banking operations in Charleston. His industry experience and recognition enhance the bank’s ability to serve individuals and...
The 2,800-acre forest was prime for development but could have polluted nearby preserves, conservationists said.
The American Heart Association celebrates the record-breaking success of the 2026 Charleston Hard Hats with Heart campaign. With support from more than 60 construction, design, and build companies, the campaign raised more than $320,000 for the...
The South Carolina Port Authority is pursuing new cargo business and expanding its infrastructure as it works to strengthen the state's position in global trade. SC Ports says it has secured commitments for nearly 160,000 containers of new...
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...
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...
BBG Construction Law opens Charleston office. Founding partner and former engineer Buck Beltzer has relocated to South Carolina to lead the firm’s Southeast practice serving the construction industry.
BECK Digital is focused on helping organizations embrace change, strengthen their digital presence, and build the credibility and trust needed to thrive in an increasingly AI-powered economy.
Woodfield Development, one of the nation’s top 20 developers of Class A multifamily communities, has closed on the purchase of a portion of the Ashley Landing redevelopment and will immediately begin construction on Westbourne Ashley Landing, a...
Charleston County Economic Development is excited to launch its Job Development Incentive (JDI), a new program that strengthens Charleston County’s economic competitiveness by improving job creation, increasing wages, and reducing commercial...
Governor Henry McMaster has issued the following statement on the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham on July 12, 2026: "Peggy and I — and our children — are devastated. Lindsey Graham is irreplaceable. The fiercest of fighters for South...
Thirty-two years after the first BMW produced in South Carolina rolled off the assembly line, the automaker introduced the next generation of its X5 at an event on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at its Upstate plant. The new vehicle, which BMW Group CEO...
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Atlantic Coast Electric Supply earns five tED magazine Best of the Best Awards at the 2026 NAED Marketing Summit.
Nonnanest, Inc., a Charleston-based baby wellness technology company, has announced that its flagship product, SightAware™ by Nonnanest, has been named a 2026 NAPPA (National Parenting Product Awards) Winner in the Best for Baby category. The full...
The South Carolina Brewer’s Guild (SCBG) is proud to announce that nine South Carolina breweries have won 17 total awards, including Hartsville’s Wild Heart Brewing Company winning Brewery of the Year (501-1,000 Barrels), at the 2026 U.S Open Beer...
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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...
HAMPTON, S.C. (October 02, 2026) – Hampton County is pleased to announce the hiring of Jarvis R. Sims as its new County Administrator. Sims will begin his duties on October 15. Sims brings more than 20 years of progressive experience in municipal...
Palmetto Railways an enterprise agency of the state of South Carolina and a division of the S.C. Department of Commerce, today announced the appointment of Tarek “T” Ravenel as president and chief executive officer, effective Sept. 8, 2026....
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