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Benjamin Ayers, provost at the University of Georgia, has been selected as Clemson University's next president and will assume the role Aug. 1. (Photo/Clemson University)
Jul 9, 2026

Benjamin Ayers named Clemson University president

Clemson University has named University of Georgia Provost Benjamin Ayers as its next president following Kevin Guskiewicz's withdrawal.

Rick Erwin Dining Group has acquired CityRange Steakhouse Grill, adding the longtime Upstate restaurant brand to its portfolio while keeping the CityRange name and operations intact. (Photo/CityRange Steakhouse Grill)
Jul 8, 2026

Rick Erwin Dining Group acquires CityRange

Rick Erwin Dining Group has acquired CityRange Steakhouse Grill, expanding its Upstate restaurant portfolio while preserving the longtime local brand.

This week's Hot Properties include the sale of a parcel near the Seneca Walmart that soon will be home to a new Papa Bear Carwash. (Photo/Ross Norton)
Jul 7, 2026

Hot Properties: South Carolina commercial real estate deals

Hot Properties highlights South Carolina commercial real estate transactions, including sales, leases and land deals across the Upstate, Midlands and Lowcountry.

Clemson University is again in search of its next president after Kevin Guskiewicz decided not to leave Michigan State Universty, leaving the university's Board of Trustees to determine the next steps in its leadership search. (Photo/Ross Norton)
Jul 7, 2026

Clemson’s president quits before he starts

Kevin Guskiewicz has withdrawn as Clemson University's next president for personal reasons, prompting the Board of Trustees to determine next steps.

The homes of Downtown Nexton sit in one of the hottest real estate markets in fast-growing South Carolina. (Photo/Kevin Ruck)
Jul 7, 2026

South Carolina housing growth reshapes real estate market

South Carolina's population boom is driving home prices, new development and changing buyer demand as real estate leaders adapt to rapid growth.

Gov. Henry McMaster presented the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina's highest civilian honor, to SCTAC President and CEO Jody Bryson in recognition of his contributions to the state's economic development. (Photo/Amy Randall Photography)
Jul 6, 2026

Jody Bryson receives Order of the Palmetto

SCTAC President and CEO Jody Bryson received South Carolina's Order of the Palmetto for his leadership and contributions to economic development.

Falling oil prices and a widening trade deficit are reshaping the U.S. economic outlook, with economists still expecting the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates later this year. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jul 6, 2026

Trade gap widens, second quarter GDP growth softens

A wider U.S. trade deficit has lowered second-quarter GDP forecasts while falling oil prices could ease inflation, though a Fed rate hike remains likely.

Trey Oakley has been named CEO of the YMCA of Greater Spartanburg and will begin lead-ing the organization in early August following a national search. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jul 6, 2026

YMCA of Greater Spartanburg names new CEO

The YMCA of Greater Spartanburg has named Trey Oakley as its new CEO, bringing more than 15 years of YMCA leadership experience to the role.

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.

Rendering of Prisma Health's planned $180 million Fountain Inn Medical Park, a 50-acre health care campus that will expand specialty and outpatient services in southern Greenville County. (Rendering/Prisma Health)
Jul 2, 2026

Prisma Health breaks ground on $180M medical park

Prisma Health has broken ground on a $180 million Fountain Inn medical park that will expand specialty care in southern Greenville County.

Ronald McDonald House will be a four-story special needs housing facility providing 34 guest rooms and extensive amenities. (Rendering/LS3P)
Jul 2, 2026

UNDER CONSTRUCTION: SC projects drive growth statewide

Major South Carolina construction projects include housing, education, health care and community developments from Charleston to Columbia.

Milan Nedeljković, chairman of the Board of Management, BMW AG; Sen. Lindsey Graham, Gov. Henry McMaster and Robert Engelhorn, president and CEO of BMW Manufacturing Co., join the men and women who assemble the automobiles for the new BMW X5 debut. (Photo/Ross Norton)
Jul 1, 2026

BMW completes $1.7B Woodruff EV battery plant

BMW has completed its $1.7 billion Woodruff EV battery plant, unveiled the new electric X5 and expanded Plant Spartanburg in South Carolina.