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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.

Containers move through the Port of Charleston, a key driver of South Carolina’s $38 billion export economy and one of the top 10 U.S. container ports. (Photo/SC Ports/English Hurteau)
Mar 2, 2026

Punching above its weight: SC’s $38B trade engine

South Carolina exports hit $38 billion in 2024, ranking No. 17 nationally, fueled by manufacturing, Charleston Port logistics and workforce growth.

Micah Mallace, a Charleston native and College of Charleston graduate, has returned to lead the South Carolina Ports Authority as president and CEO. (Photo/SC Ports)
Feb 26, 2026

Meet the new leader behind SC Ports logistics boon

Micah Mallace returns as president and CEO of South Carolina Ports Authority, outlining plans to boost competitiveness, efficiency and growth.

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Auro Hotels and Marriott executives joined Greenville leaders to announce plans to transform the historic Bowater Building into South Carolina's first JW Marriott hotel, a centerpiece of the Falls Park Conference District. (Photo/DepositPhotos)

JW Marriott hotel coming to downtown Greenville

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Presented by Hughes Agency, the evening will spotlight Upstate nonprofits serving residents with disabilities and other critical needs. (Rendering/Johnston Design Group)

Greenville Triumph honors Upstate nonprofits at match

30/7/2026
Boeing added 19 more 787 Dreamliner orders during the second day of the Farnborough International Airshow, some of them going to AerCap, which in turn leases them to carriers. (Photo/Boeing)

Boeing adds 19 Dreamliner orders at Farnborough Airshow

21/7/2026
Industry leaders, educators and students will gather at Fluor Field on Aug. 4 for Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Night, highlighting careers in robotics, AI and advanced manufacturing. (Photo/Greenville Drive)

Greenville Drive hosts Advanced Manufacturing Night

21/7/2026
Airsys has signed on as Greenville Triumph SC's corporate partner through 2029, supporting the club's community programs and serving as presenting partner of the inaugural Made in the Upstate match. (Photo/Airsys)

Airsys joins Greenville Triumph as corporate partner

17/7/2026

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