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The South Carolina Department of Commerce awarded $760,000 to 14 projects statewide through its 2026 Relentless Challenge grant program. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Mar 3, 2026

SC Commerce awards $760K in Relentless grants

South Carolina Department of Commerce awards $760,000 to 14 projects through the 2026 Relentless Challenge, supporting small business and innovation.

Annie Caggiano brings more than 20 years of experience in economic development, most recently for the state Commerce Department. (Photo/Central SC Alliance)
Feb 23, 2026

Central SC Alliance names Annie Caggiano SVP

Central SC Alliance appoints Annie Caggiano as senior vice president of business recruitment to drive investment and job growth in the Midlands.

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Feb 3, 2026

That wall between design and manufacturing that still exists

South Carolina must move beyond build-to-print manufacturing and invest in design and innovation hubs to fuel long-term growth and global competitiveness.

David and Sandra Sprouse, with the recently retired Clemson University president, Jim Clements, made a $2.5 million commitment to the business college. (Photo/Clemson University)
Jan 2, 2026

Clemson business college receives $2.5M Sprouse gift

Clemson University’s College of Business receives a $2.5M gift from alumni David and Sandra Sprouse to endow faculty in economics and finance.

Dong Hou (right) works with Ph.D. student Bryson Hedrick in an Olin Hall lab at Clemson University. (Photo/Clemson University)
Dec 15, 2025

Clemson researcher advances safer solid-state batteries

Clemson University researcher Dong Hou is developing next-generation solid-state batteries using ceramic electrolytes to improve safety, durability and performance.

Don Quattlebaum continues a tradition of giving to his alma mater, this time $16.5 million to Clemson University’s Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine. (Photo/Ross Norton)
Dec 12, 2025

Quattlebaum gives $16.5M to Clemson veterinary college

Quattlebaums donate $16.5 million to Clemson University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, the largest private gift supporting faculty, facilities and student spaces.

Jim Clements has served as president of Clemson University since 2013. (Photo/Clemson University)
Dec 9, 2025

Clemson President James P. Clements announces retirement

Clemson University President James P. Clements announces his retirement after leading the university for more than a decade.

The 44,000-square-foot facility at Greenville Technical College’s Brashier Campus will include facilities to address a critical welding shortage through skills training. (Rendering/Goodwyn Mills Cawood)
Nov 14, 2025

UNDER CONSTRUCTION: $25M workforce development building rises at technical college

South Carolina’s latest commercial construction projects span the Upstate, Midlands and Lowcountry with new education, credit union, restaurant and medical facilities.

Ramy Harik, a Fulbright Alumni, is the director of the Clemson Composites Center and a professor of Automotive Engineering at Clemson University. (Photo/Clemson University)
Nov 13, 2025

OPINION: Making and keeping manufacturing great in South Carolina

Clemson University’s Ramy Harik outlines how education, leadership, and policy reforms can strengthen U.S. manufacturing and rebuild its workforce.

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Oct 23, 2025

UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Columbia Dermatology builds 12,000-square-foot offices

Major commercial construction projects are advancing across South Carolina, including new medical, education, residential and mixed-use developments.

The last major concert at Memorial Stadium, George Strait will return to Clemson in May 2026 to headline the first Death Valley Nights concert. (Photo/Clemson University)
Oct 21, 2025

George Strait to lead return of concerts at Clemson Memorial Stadium

George Strait will return to Clemson’s Memorial Stadium in May 2026 to headline the first Death Valley Nights concert with Cody Johnson and Wyatt Flores.

Several buildings that will make up the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine are under construction on West Queen Street in Pendleton, near some of Clemson University’s facilities such as the T. Ed Garrison Arena and Expo Center. (Photo/Ross Norton)
Oct 15, 2025

Clemson opens applications for first veterinary college class

Clemson University has opened applications for the first class at its new veterinary col-lege, set to welcome students in 2026.