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Panelists say apprenticeships are the future of workforce development
South Carolina is the national leader in registered apprenticeship programs, with more than 1,000 registered programs in the state.
Goose Creek considers becoming electric city
Goose Creek could grow by 5,000 acres if a ballot referendum to start a municipal electric utility passes Dec. 3, a move that proponents say would provide an economic boost […]
West Columbia development growing with hospital
The growth of Lexington Medical Center is spurring an increase in surrounding development, with construction beginning this month on a $70 million TownePlace by Marriott.
Boone Hall placed under conservation easement
A major Lowcountry tourist attraction has been protected in perpetuity by a conservation easement, guaranteeing that it will remain undeveloped for generations to come. Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens’ conservation […]
State lowers unemployment tax rates by 34%
The tax cut comes after South Carolina paid off nearly $1 billion in loans to the federal government in 2015 and made its Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund solvent for the first time since 2003, state officials said.
Upcoming defense summit to focus on warfighting innovations
The Charleston Defense Contractors Association will focus on warfighting innovation at its upcoming defense summit. The 13th annual summit is scheduled for Dec. 11 and 12 at the Charleston Area […]
S.C. DOT opens I-526 Lowcountry Corridor project office
The S.C. Department of Transportation has opened a North Charleston office focused on the Interstate 526 Lowcountry Corridor West project to allow community members to learn more about the project. […]
Estate planning now includes electronic considerations
Air miles, loyalty points and social media are among the modern-day concerns facing estate planners and families. While most states have laws concerning digital assets, the resulting legal issues can still be dicey.
S.C. population of those with health coverage grew in 2018
The state is 1 of 3 in which the number of people without health insurance fell in 2018, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Industry insiders cite S.C.’s economic growth as a factor.
S.C. Fraunhofer USA Alliance bridging companies and countries
Software provided by the Fraunhofer Institute for Experimental Software Engineering will be used to connect academic institutions, businesses, entrepreneurs, researchers and development officials in South Carolina and Germany.
City wants downtown living to be affordable
The city of Greenville master plan for downtown is focused on key initiatives that can advance the economic and physical success of the district in the next five to 10 years.
Liberty Trail to link Revolutionary War sites
The Liberty Trail will span 400 miles from the S.C. coast to the mountains and include 16 park sites and 14 roadside pull-offs. Its goal is to promote the state’s role in helping win the war as well as to drive tourism.
