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(Photo/Little Diversified Architectural Consulting)
Aug 21, 2026

UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Little Diversified and MOA design residence hall

New and ongoing commercial construction projects across South Carolina include a $55 million SC State residence hall and major expansions.

The new Henry Passage adds 1.5 miles to the Palmetto Trail in Marietta, with an 800-foot elevation change through the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area. (Photo/SCPRT)
Aug 20, 2026

Palmetto Trail opens new Henry Passage in Marietta

The Palmetto Trail has opened the 1.5-mile Henry Passage in Marietta, adding a challenging new route through the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area.

An aging U.S. population is expected to increase demand for health care and eldercare workers, intensifying workforce challenges across the country. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Aug 20, 2026

The people who will care for our parents are the ones we’re turning away

  In 2030, more Americans will die than are born. The Congressional Budget Office puts the crossover that year, the same year the youngest baby boomer turns 65. After that, […]

Patrick McCrory has been appointed chief operating officer of the South Carolina Ports Authority after more than a decade with Palmetto Railways. (Photo/Ross Norton)
Aug 20, 2026

Patrick McCrory to serve as SC Ports chief operating officer

SC Ports has appointed Patrick McCrory as chief operating officer, bringing more than a decade of rail, logistics and port operations experience.

Truist Foundation has awarded Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina $50,000 to expand its Clean Tech Accelerator workforce program. (Photo/GIUMSC)
Aug 18, 2026

Truist Foundation gives $50K to Goodwill clean tech

Truist Foundation awards Goodwill $50,000 to expand its Clean Tech Accelerator and train South Carolinians for high-demand clean technology careers.

The Caine Co. of Greenville has created a new leadership position the firm expands its real estate services platform. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Aug 18, 2026

Caine Company names Matt Alexander as COO

Caine Company has named Matt Alexander chief operating officer as the Greenville real estate firm expands its services and enterprise platform.

Recent commercial real estate transactions across South Carolina include property sales and leases involving industrial, office and retail space, including Brooks Brothers on King Street in Charleston. (Photo/Beach Commercial)
Aug 18, 2026

HOT PROPERTIES: Brooks Brothers leases spot on busy street

Hot Properties highlights South Carolina commercial real estate deals, including industrial, office, retail and land sales and leases statewide.

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.

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.

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.

GMC’s existing lobby at The Commons reflects the firm’s current Greenville office environment, which will be expanded to accommodate continued growth. (Photo/Goodwyn Mills Cawood)
Aug 12, 2026

Firm making room for growth with Greenville office expansion project

Goodwyn Mills Cawood plans to expand its Greenville office by 3,800 square feet at The Commons, adding workstations and collaborative space.