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Gen. Frank McKenzie, a Citadel graduate and retired military leader, has been named the college’s 21st president and will begin his role July 1. (Photo/The Citadel)
Mar 24, 2026

The Citadel names 21st college president

The Citadel selects Gen. Frank McKenzie as its 21st president bringing military leadership experience and alumni ties back to the Charleston campus.

The Citadel announced four finalists to take over as president when Gen. Glenn Walters retires June 30 after eight years leading the military college. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Feb 17, 2026

The Citadel chooses four candidates to serve as 21st president

The Citadel announced four finalists for president as Gen. Glenn Walters prepares to retire June 30 after eight years leading the military college.

Leonardo DRS designs and delivers advanced power and propulsion solutions engineered for the world’s most demanding maritime and battlefield environments. (Photo/Leonardo DRS)
Jan 26, 2026

Leonardo DRS opens Navy facility in Goose Creek

Leonardo DRS has opened a Goose Creek naval power facility to expand U.S. Navy shipbuilding and submarine production capacity and advanced propulsion systems.

Headquartered in Charleston, the U.S. Navy’s Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic has awarded a $49 million contact to Sev1Tech, an information technology, engineering, program management, C5ISR and cybersecurity systems support service. (Photo/Sev1Tech)
Oct 21, 2025

Sev1Tech wins $49M Navy contract in Charleston

Sev1Tech secures a $49 million U.S. Navy contract with NIWC Atlantic in Charleston to enhance cybersecurity, C5ISR, and enterprise system modernization.

Nicholas Sloan, Pit Production Operations and Programs weapon quality engineer, became the latest participant from the Savannah River Site selected for the Weapon Intern Program, an 11-month residential educational program hosted by Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, N.M. (Photo/Savannah River Site)
Aug 27, 2025

Savannah River Site engineer selected for national weapon training program

Savannah River Site engineer Nicholas Sloan was chosen for Sandia’s Weapon Intern Program, a prestigious 11-month nuclear security training.

Aug 6, 2025

Military-focused rental site Crewdogs based in Charleston grows nationwide

Charleston-based Crewdogs offers discounted short-term rentals for military members, veterans and families across all 50 states.

Jul 22, 2025

Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic fuels $2.1B economic impact in SC

Charleston-based NIWC Atlantic drives a $2.1B impact in SC, supports 8,000 jobs, boosts cybersecurity, and stabilizes the Lowcountry's growing economy.

Camp participants were exposed to the growing field of cybersecurity at the USC Upstate camp. (Photo/USC Upstate)
Jul 10, 2025

USC Upstate cyber camp inspires future cybersecurity pros

USC Upstate’s 2025 Cyber Camp in Greenville gave high schoolers hands-on cybersecurity training and career insight through the CyberPatriot program.

Jun 27, 2025

Davis Defense Group expands North Charleston facility

Davis Defense Group is expanding in North Charleston, investing $100K to support national defense and C5ISR systems operations.

Jeff Griffin brings 35+ years of nuclear experience and leadership in DOE and national labs. (Photo/Savannah River Nuclear Solutions)
Jun 9, 2025

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions names new president and CEO

The executive brings 35+ years of nuclear experience and leadership in DOE and national labs.

May 29, 2025

Savannah River Mission Completion in Aiken names new president

Thomas Burns Jr. has been named president of Savannah River Mission Completion, succeeding Dave Olson in leading the SRS liquid waste cleanup program.

Apr 7, 2025

Defense manufacturer completes portion of $120M Berkeley County facility

The facility will span 140,000-square-feet and will contribute to providing defense technology to U.S. national security customers.