Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

Top stories

SC Biz News highlights 20 standout startups across South Carolina. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 30, 2025

20 top South Carolina startups to watch in 2025

Discover 20 of South Carolina’s most promising startups making waves across tech, life sciences and more. These founders are shaping the future of business.

Ed McQuiston, former executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Hyland, will assume Jim Wanner’s position as CEO of KeyMark. (Photo/KeyMark)|Ed McQuiston, former executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Hyland, will assume Jim Wanner’s position as CEO of KeyMark. (Photo/KeyMark)
Apr 30, 2025

Liberty-based KeyMark names Ed McQuiston CEO amid leadership shift

KeyMark appoints Ed McQuiston as new CEO, while founder Jim Wanner transitions to board chairman, marking a new phase of innovation and growth.

Greenville Technical College broke ground on a $15M welding and automation center to address nationwide welder shortages with cutting-edge training tools. (Photo/DepositPhotos)|Sen. Lindsey Graham speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony at Greenville Technical College's Brashier Campus. (Photo/GTC)
Apr 30, 2025

Greenville Tech breaks ground on welding center

Greenville Technical College begins work on a $15M welding and automation center to address nationwide welder shortages with cutting-edge training tools.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service has partnered with the South Carolina Department of Agriculture to award $4.1 million for 26 projects through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 29, 2025

USDA, South Carolina fund $4.1M to boost local food supply chain

USDA and South Carolina Department of Agriculture award $4.1M to support 26 local projects strengthening food supply chain infrastructure across South Carolina.

Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina’s JA BizTown Mobile program is designed to equip elementary students with a better understanding of careers and work readiness skills by allowing them to experience an innovative, real-life simulation while challenging them to successfully manage a town of 20 business and manage their paycheck. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 29, 2025

Junior Achievement initiative brings career skills to South Carolina students

Junior Achievement, JA BizTown, career readiness, financial literacy, South Carolina education, elementary school programs, workforce development, mobile learning, student empowerment, real-world skills.

Located on the shores of Lake Hartwell adjacent to the Clyde V. Madren Conference Center and John E. Walker Sr. Golf Course, The Nieri Family Alumni and Visitors Center overlooks the 18th green on the shores of Lake Hartwell. (Rendering/Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood)|The Nieri Family Alumni and Visitors Center, scheduled to open in spring 2025, features 98,000 square feet over five floors with two event spaces. (Rendering/Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood)|Michael Nieri, who graduated from Clemson in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science in construction science and management, is one of America’s leading homebuilding entrepreneurs. (Photo/Clemson University)
Apr 29, 2025

Clemson opens $50M Nieri Family Alumni and Visitors Center

Clemson University unveils the $50M Nieri Family Alumni and Visitors Center, a state-of-the-art hub for students, alumni, and prospective visitors.

Walmart recently unveiled details of 33 planned store remodels this year in South Carolina and new investments focused on enhancing the associate experience and community engagement. (Photo/Walmart)
Apr 29, 2025

Walmart to remodel 33 South Carolina stores in 2025

Walmart will invest in 33 South Carolina stores in 2025, enhancing shopping, supporting associates and giving back to local communities.

Apr 28, 2025

New luxury hotel to open in downtown Charleston

The Nickel Hotel by Method Co. opens on King Street in Charleston, offering luxury rooms, rooftop views at Rosemary Rose, and modern vintage design.

Venture X, provider of flexible office spaces, has revealed plans to open a new location in downtown Columbia. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 28, 2025

Local Realtors to open downtown Columbia coworking space

The 17,179-square-foot coworking space will feature 84 offices and stunning city views in downtown Columbia, opening October 2025.

Atlanta Property Group has purchased 6 Shelter Drive, a 173,000-square-foot, Class-A distribution building in Greenville. (Photo/Atlanta Property Group)
Apr 28, 2025

Atlanta Property Group acquires Greenville distribution site

The acquisition expands the company's industrial portfolio in Greenville’s prime Pelham Road submarket along I-85.

Haley Grau, executive director of the Middle Tyger Community Center, speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Middle Tyger Education Center. (Photo/Middle Tyger Community Center)
Apr 28, 2025

Duncan community center begins work on $19M education facility

Middle Tyger Community Center begins construction on a $19M early education facility in Duncan to combat childcare shortages in Spartanburg County.

A company that has carved out a niche managing high-traffic shopping centers is expanding its interests in the Upstate, including the recent investment in The Commons, a food hall in Unity Park. (Photo/Ross Norton)
Apr 25, 2025

GB&D reopens at The Commons in Greenville with new dining concept

GB&D reopens in The Commons food hall with a fresh focus on fan favorites and two new sister concepts: Leo’s Pizza and Delicious by GB&D.