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Jenna York, founder of Charleston-based Jeometry Beewear, designed the lightweight Sunny Suit to give female beekeepers a better-fitting, more comfortable alternative to traditional protective gear. (Photo/Mary Catella, Mary Kathleen Photography)
Jul 28, 2026

Charleston designer creates beekeeping suit for women

Charleston's Jenna York created Jeometry Beewear's lightweight beekeeping suit for women, improving comfort, fit and protection for female beekeepers.

The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health and the SC Roadmap have released a new toolkit aimed at strengthening the state's food system, supporting farmers and improving public health. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jul 2, 2026

South Carolina releases food system policy toolkit

South Carolina leaders released a food system policy toolkit to strengthen agribusiness, support farmers, improve food access and boost public health.

The Angel Oak on Johns Island has become the first tree in South Carolina to be individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places. (Photo/Lowcountry Land Trust)
Jun 25, 2026

Angel Oak added to National Register of Historic Places

The Angel Oak on Johns Island has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, becoming South Carolina's first individually listed tree.

Catherine Harris has been named South Carolina’s new deputy state veterinarian by Clemson Livestock Poultry Health. (Photo/Clemson University)
May 27, 2026

Clemson names new South Carolina deputy veterinarian

Clemson Livestock Poultry Health named Catherine Harris as South Carolina’s new deputy state veterinarian.

Premium Peanut celebrated the opening of a new peanut shelling facility in Santee, the state's first peanut shelling operation. (Photo/Ross Norton)
May 6, 2026

Premium Peanut opens Santee shelling facility

Premium Peanut opens a new shelling facility in Santee, boosting capacity, creating jobs and supporting South Carolina’s growing agribusiness sector.

Clemson researchers are developing next-generation cotton designed to reduce environmental impact and improve performance. (Photo/Clemson University)
May 1, 2026

Clemson wins $11M Bezos grant for sustainable cotton research

Clemson University secures $11M Bezos Earth Fund grant to develop sustainable cotton using gene editing, reducing water use and chemical inputs.

The 58-acre Newground farm on Wadmalaw Island is now permanently protected through a conservation easement led by Lowcountry Land Trust. (Photo/Natalie Olson)
Apr 15, 2026

Newground farm protected on Wadmalaw Island

Lowcountry Land Trust protects 58-acre Newground farm on Wadmalaw Island, preserving farmland and supporting conservation efforts.

Twenty-one South Carolina agribusinesses have been selected for a grant program aimed at accelerating growth and innovation. (Photo/SCRA)
Apr 3, 2026

SC agribusiness grant backs 21 companies statewide

South Carolina agribusiness grant program supports 21 companies with funding tools and training to boost growth innovation and rural economies.

Signature Foods USA is opening its first South Carolina manufacturing facility in Powders-ville, bringing more than 200 jobs to Anderson County where workers will make dips and spreads. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 3, 2026

Signature Foods USA invests $11.5M in Anderson County

Signature Foods USA invests $11.5 million in Anderson County to open its first South Caro-lina facility, creating 202 jobs in Powdersville.

Collum’s Lumber Products in Allendale has been named South Carolina’s 2026 Agribusiness of the Year for its leadership in forestry and manufacturing. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Mar 19, 2026

Collum’s Lumber named SC agribusiness of the year

Collum’s Lumber Products named South Carolina Agribusiness of the Year, highlighting forestry leadership, sustainability and economic impact.

The new and only school of veterinary medicine is rising from the ground at the edge of the Clemson Forest near the school’s equine program. (Photo/Ross Norton)
Mar 17, 2026

Darla Moore funds veterinary scholarships at Clemson’s new vet college

Darla Moore funds full scholarships for six students at Clemson’s new College of Veterinary Medicine, targeting rural South Carolina communities.

Brittney and Matt Miller hold a pair of quail raised at Manchester Farms in Columbia, a family-owned operation and the largest quail producer in the United States. (Photo/Forrest Clonts)
Mar 17, 2026

Manchester Farms grows into largest US quail producer

Manchester Farms in Columbia, founded in 1974, has grown into the nation’s largest quail producer, supplying restaurants and retailers across the U.S.