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Solar heats up in S.C. as business installations surge
Businesses and residents have collected more than $30 million in incentives from South Carolina’s utilities for launching solar projects since 2014. That’s when the law went into effect allowing privately […]
State infrastructure bank revives I-526 project again
The Interstate 526 extension project is back on the table following the S.C. Transportation Infrastructure Bank’s 5-2 vote Tuesday to revive it yet again. The vote at the SIB board […]
Holy Smoke olive oil to be sold nationally
A local olive oil company has secured a contract to sell its products in Harris Teeter grocery stores nationwide. Holy Smoke, founded in 2012 by Max Blackman and Kyle Payne, […]
Mount Pleasant’s Kudzu bakery relocating next year
Kudzu Bakery and Market is moving its Mount Pleasant shop to the Bowman Place Shopping Center early next year. Owner Karen Herndon said the bakery has outgrown its current space […]
North Charleston container hub receives regulatory approval
A state-led effort to build a 118-acre intermodal cargo facility in North Charleston is moving forward after the project received regulatory approval from the Army Corps of Engineers. The Navy […]
Mayors urged to prepare for opportunity zones
John Lettieri encouraged the U.S. Conference of Mayors to act now to optimize opportunity zones. The president of the Economic Innovation Group addressed the mayoral organization’s fall leadership meeting in Columbia.
Volvo Cars accelerates S60 to full production in S.C.
South Carolina-made S60 sedans are now rolling off the production line, ready to make their way to Volvo dealerships across the country. The Volvo Car Charleston Plant is the sole producer worldwide […]
Local Yocal provides downtown grocery option
The new bodega, located at 1712 Main St., held its official opening Thursday. The project was announced in March 2017. The store features prepared food, a bar and local produce.
Columbia enjoying proliferation of pizza
Citta del Cotone, slated to open in Cottontown in October, will add another ingredient to the area's plethora of pie parlors.
Public gets say on SCE&G at panel hearing
Midlands residents testified before the Public Service Commission prior to hearings to decide rate relief for SCE&G customers and a sale of parent company SCANA to Dominion.
Butterfly release remembers Novinger, others
The Ovarian Cancer Coalition of South Carolina’s annual butterfly release was named in honor of local businesswoman and community activist Cathy Novinger. The event, now in its 13th year, was held Thursday on the steps of the Statehous
Element Electronics wins tariff exclusion, won’t close plant
In August, Element Electronics said it would begin laying off employees at its Winnsboro plant in October because of tariffs enacted by President Donald Trump. The company announced Tuesday it won an appeal of its inclusion on that list.
