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Health & Life Sciences

USC Trustee Dr. Coleman Floyd Buckhouse and her brother, Bubby Floyd, unveil a new sign that shows their parents’ names officially attached to the medical school at the University of South Carolina. (Photo/USC)
May 26, 2026

USC names School of Medicine for Floyd family

USC renamed its School of Medicine for Dr. Edward Floyd and Kay Floyd after years of service and giving that supported scholarships and faculty at the university.

Self Regional Healthcare says the facility will bring together a wide range of specialty services under one roof, including urology, gastroenterology, general surgery, bariatric surgery, women’s health and infusion services. (Rendering/McMillan Pazdan Smith)
May 15, 2026

Self Regional breaks ground on Greenwood medical center

Self Regional Healthcare broke ground on a 68,000-square-foot medical office building in Greenwood with specialty care services opening in 2027.

Clemson Rural Health received a $7.7 million grant to launch South Carolina’s first comprehensive mobile maternity clinic serving underserved rural communities. (Photo/Clemson University)
May 14, 2026

Clemson Rural Health receives $7.7M maternal grant

Clemson Rural Health received $7.7 million to launch a mobile maternity clinic serving underserved communities in the Midlands and Upstate.

MUSC has partnered with Revival Healthcare Capital to accelerate development and evaluation of new medical technologies. (Photo/MUSC)
May 5, 2026

MUSC partners with Revival Healthcare Capital

MUSC partners with Revival Healthcare Capital to accelerate medical device develop-ment, clinical evaluation and innovation in patient care.

The Duke Endowment and MUSC are expanding a maternal and infant health program across the Carolinas with a $13 million investment. (Photo/MUSC Health Midlands Division Labor Delivery)
Apr 28, 2026

The Duke Endowment, MUSC deliver $13M expansion to maternal health program

The Duke Endowment and MUSC invest $13M to expand HEAR 4 Mamas and Babies, improving maternal and infant health across North and South Carolina

Officials break ground on the $87 million MUSC Health Nexton Medical Pavilion, expanding access to care in Berkeley County. (Rendering/McMillan Pazdan Smith)
Apr 22, 2026

MUSC Health breaks ground on third Nexton medical center

MUSC Health begins construction on an $87M Nexton Medical Pavilion in Berkeley County, expanding care as Summerville and Moncks Corner populations grow.

Prisma Health says its new imaging center in Anderson offers outpatient diagnostic services at significantly lower costs than hospital-based care. (Photo/Prisma Health)
Apr 16, 2026

Prisma Health opens Anderson imaging center

Prisma Health opens a new imaging center in Anderson, offering MRIs, CT scans and mammograms at up to 60% lower costs than hospitals.

Dr. Megan Baker, senior vice president and chief clinical officer, addresses project supporters ahead of the groundbreaking ceremony. (Photo/Roper St. Francis)
Apr 1, 2026

Roper St. Francis breaks ground on Mount Pleasant pavilion

Roper St. Francis Healthcare breaks ground on a 68,000-square-foot Health Pavilion in Mount Pleasant to expand care and services.

South Carolina’s life sciences workers are part of a fast-growing $20 billion industry driving jobs and innovation statewide. Photo/Charles River Labs)
Mar 23, 2026

South Carolina life sciences industry tops $20B growth

South Carolina’s $20B life sciences industry leads regional growth with 5.7% gains, high-paying jobs and expanding manufacturing and research statewide.

The Brain Health Center in Columbia will house South Carolina’s first 7 Tesla MRI scanner, expanding access to advanced neurological diagnostics and care. (Rendering/University of South Carolina)
Mar 20, 2026

USC, Prisma Health partner on Brain Health Center in Columbia

USC and Prisma Health partner to launch Columbia Brain Health Center with advanced MRI technology, new therapies and statewide neurological care access.

South Island Market on Johns Island is designed to reflect the island’s character, incorporating walkable spaces, preserved open land and a mix of commercial and residential uses. (Rendering/Pickney Partners)
Mar 19, 2026

South Island Market breaks ground in Johns Island

South Island Market breaks ground on Johns Island with Roper St. Francis and Sotheby’s as tenants in a mixed-use development serving island communities.

Advanced MRI technology at USC’s new Brain Health Center includes a 7-Tesla scanner — the only one in South Carolina — and a 3-Tesla MRI to support early detection and research of neurological conditions. (Photo/University of South Carolina)
Mar 18, 2026

USC opens Brain Health Center for Alzheimer’s care

University of South Carolina opens Brain Health Center with advanced MRI technology to expand Alzheimer’s care, diagnosis, treatment and research statewide.