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Charleston Southern University has opened Magnolia Hall, a 216-bed residence hall, and a new student health clinic on its North Charleston campus. (Photo/Charleston Southern University)
Aug 18, 2026

Charleston Southern opens new dorm, student health clinic

Charleston Southern University opens Magnolia Hall and a new student health clinic, adding 216 beds and on-campus health care for students.

Translucent Solar plans to build a 1.2-gigawatt solar panel factory in Dorchester County, creating 167 jobs and expanding U.S. solar manufacturing. (Photo/Translucent Solar)
Aug 17, 2026

Translucent Solar to build $15.7M Dorchester factory

Translucent Solar will invest $15.7 million in a 1.2-gigawatt solar panel factory in Dorchester County, creating 167 jobs and boosting U.S. production.

Zeus' CathX Medical business is expanding its catheter manufacturing operations to a new facility in Costa Rica, with production expected to begin in 2027. Zeus announced in December 2023 that it was being acquired by a Swedish concern. (Photo/File)
Aug 17, 2026

Zeus expands catheter manufacturing to Costa Rica

Orangeburg-based Zeus is expanding catheter manufacturing in Costa Rica, adding a new facility to support medical device production and global growth.

Trison Wells is expanding its Walterboro facility with a $3.37 million investment that will add 30 jobs and a new liquid-fill production line. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Aug 17, 2026

Trison Wells expands Walterboro operations with 30 jobs

Trison Wells is investing $3.37 million to expand its Walterboro facility, add 30 jobs and increase production capacity in Colleton County.

Aug 17, 2026

How South Carolina landlords can help lower housing costs

SouthLand Properties founder Nancy Baldwin examines rising Greenville housing costs and offers ideas for landlords, governments and renters to improve affordability.

Trinity Partners has sold 4700 Forest Drive in Columbia’s Forest Acres district. The 22,000-square-foot building is slated for renovations. (Rendering/Studio 2LR)
Aug 14, 2026

Trinity Partners completes sale of Forest Acres medical building

Trinity Partners has sold 4700 Forest Drive in Columbia’s Forest Acres district, where the 22,000-square-foot office building will be renovated.

Developers say the modern apartment interiors at Hutchinson Apartments were designed to have contemporary finishes and an open, comfortable living space. (Rendering/Middleburg Communities)
Aug 14, 2026

Nexton adds 324 residential units to the neighborhood

Hutchinson Apartments opens in Nexton with 324 units, adding new housing options near major employers and growth along Summerville's Highway 176 corridor.

UFP Packaging plans to invest $5.31 million and create 136 jobs at its new Gaffney, where it will contribute to the company’s manufacture of wood pallets and crates, corrugated boxes, structural steel packaging, and horticulture racks. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Aug 14, 2026

UFP Packaging invests $5.31M in Gaffney manufacturing operations

UFP Packaging will invest $5.31 million in Gaffney, creating 136 jobs and expanding its South Carolina manufacturing operations by 2027.

Courage Center wins FBI Community Leadership Award
Aug 13, 2026

Courage Center wins FBI Community Leadership Award

The Courage Center in Lexington received the 2025 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award for its work addressing substance misuse and recovery.

Fans and community members will have another opportunity to invest in Greenville Pro Soccer, which owns the Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty. (Photo/Greenville Pro Soccer)
Aug 13, 2026

Greenville Pro Soccer ready to take more investors

Greenville Pro Soccer will reopen its community investment offering Aug. 17, giving fans a chance to own a stake in the Triumph and Liberty.

A new fire station will serve the people and businesses of the Slater Marietta fire district. (Photo/Slater Marietta Fire District)
Aug 13, 2026

UNDER CONSTRUCTION: New 4-bay fire station completed in the hills

Explore recent and ongoing commercial construction projects across South Carolina, from restaurants and fire stations to student housing and dealerships.

Prysmian North America plans to expand operations at its existing facility at 700 Industrial Drive in Lexington with an $80 million investment and about 135 new jobs. (Photo/Prysmian)
Aug 12, 2026

Prysmian North America announces $80M investment in Lexington operations

Prysmian will invest $80 million in a Lexington County facility, expanding fiber and cable production and creating about 135 new jobs.