Venom EV to open Dorchester County manufacturing facility
Venom EV will invest $645,000 in a Dorchester County manufacturing facility, creating 60 jobs to support EV production and distribution.
Barry Tract protected for public park and river access
The tract along Ashley River Road is now permanently protected and will become a Dorchester County public park with new river and recreation access.
Google to expand AI and cloud plans by $9B in Dorchester County
Google is investing $9 billion in South Carolina to expand its cloud and AI infrastructure, strengthen its Dorchester County presence and support local growth.
Beech Hill to become next South Carolina state forest
Open Space Institute acquires 1,644-acre Beech Hill site in Dorchester County to become South Carolina's next state forest, open to the public by 2026.
Amazon opens same-day delivery facility in Dorchester County
Amazon's new same-day delivery facility brings 100+ jobs and promises 5-hour delivery for popular items.
Trident Technical College to close QuickJobs Training Center
Rising operational costs and declining enrollment in basic face-to-face courses have made it increasingly difficult to sustain the center.
Lowcountry retail rents dip as leasing demand shifts inland
Commercial rents fall in Q1 2025 as Dorchester, North Charleston, and Berkeley County outpace pricier submarkets in leasing volume.








