Sign In
Free Newsletter
Jenny Peterson is a 2005 graduate of the College of Charleston and has 10 years of experience in journalism. Prior to joining the staff of SC Biz News, Jenny was the associate editor at New Orleans CityBusiness and editor of the Summerville Journal Scene. A New Orleans native, she enjoys live music, crawfish and infuses the right amount of personality into every project.
Recent Articles from Jenny Peterson
Engineering
August 12, 2022
Higher education projects drive engineering firm’s 20 years of success
Twenty years ago, RMF Engineering, a national full-service engineering firm, formed its first South Carolina office in Mount Pleasant with six team members and an eye on providing services for […]
Hospitality and Tourism
May 12, 2022
NYC bar plans sister concept on King Street
The Dead Rabbit, a celebrated multi-bar concept under one roof in New York City, is expanding its brand with a sister upscale Irish pub and indoor/outdoor cocktail bar called Hazel […]
Hospitality and Tourism
March 25, 2022
Bodega, Share House open in former train depot downtown
Bodega and Share House, two new restaurant ventures from Uptown Hospitality Group, are now open inside an 8,000 square-foot former train depot at 23 Ann St. downtown. Originally constructed in […]
News
March 24, 2022
Rooftops and retail reshape West Ashley
Development in West Ashley around Bees Ferry Road has been dominated by multifamily growth — a trend the city of Charleston planning director said the city wasn’t expecting when development […]
Hospitality and Tourism
March 14, 2022
Consultant says historic districts offer viable long-term, community assets
Creating and preserving historic districts hits more metrics of economic growth than widespread new construction, including more direct and indirect jobs created, lower foreclosure rates and more startup businesses moving […]
Distribution & Logistics
February 22, 2022
Retailer adds e-commerce distribution center
Hampden Clothing, a Charleston clothing boutique at 314 King St., has leased a 7,200-square-foot distribution center on north Meeting Street to keep up with demand from shoppers both in person […]
Lowcountry
February 21, 2022
Office complex, commercial space anchor music venue
A large-scale outdoor music venue plans to start welcoming national and touring musical acts as soon as April when The Refinery on upper Meeting Street opens a 1,500-person capacity amphitheater-style stage. […]
Law & Government
February 15, 2022
Johns Island developers, property owners oppose new infrastructure fees
At a special meeting Feb. 8, Charleston City council members heard from Johns Island property owners and developers opposed a newly-passed plan that put Johns Island into a special district […]
Education & Workforce
January 25, 2022
Shooting survivor creates scholarship to encourage jail nursing careers
A new scholarship has been set up to support and encourage Trident Technical College nursing students pursuing a career working inside jails and correctional facilities. The goal is to increase awareness […]
News
January 18, 2022
Space, parking issues spur restaurant’s move off peninsula
A lack of parking and the need for a larger space to host events like oyster roasts are reasons for the move, said Megan Ladd, marketing director for the restaurant group owned by Mike and Jen Kulick.
Lowcountry
January 10, 2022
Charleston tech company doubles potential market access with acquisition
Daniel Island tech giant Blackbaud announced that it has bought Washington D.C.-based EverFi, a like-minded social impact tech firm, for $750 million. The deal was made for approximately $450 million in […]
Hospitality and Tourism
January 4, 2022
Home Team BBQ takes over empty Mount Pleasant space
One of Charleston’s most popular barbecue restaurants is expanding into north Mount Pleasant. Home Team BBQ will open a new location in the former Rusty Rudder restaurant at 3563 N. U.S. […]
