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Bittermilk’s new facility will be 12,000 square feet and is expected to be online this summer. (Photo/Cameron Wilder)
May 22, 2026

Charleston-based Bittermilk announces $8.2M investment in Ravenel facility

Bittermilk is investing $8.2 million in a new Ravenel facility, creating 12 jobs and expanding its Charleston County operations.

Premium Peanut celebrated the opening of a new peanut shelling facility in Santee, the state's first peanut shelling operation. (Photo/Ross Norton)
May 6, 2026

Premium Peanut opens Santee shelling facility

Premium Peanut opens a new shelling facility in Santee, boosting capacity, creating jobs and supporting South Carolina’s growing agribusiness sector.

Amazon plans a new delivery station in Greenwood County, expanding logistics operations in the Ninety Six community. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 23, 2026

Amazon to build Greenwood County delivery station

Amazon plans a new delivery station in Greenwood County’s Ninety Six Business Park, bringing jobs and expanding last-mile operations in the Lakelands region.

Ferrara Candy Co. plans a $675 million investment in Orangeburg County to build a large-scale manufacturing facility and create 1,000 jobs. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 22, 2026

Ferrara Candy to invest $675M in Orangeburg County

Ferrara Candy Co. plans a $675M investment in Orangeburg County, creating 1,000 jobs with a new 750,000-square-foot manufacturing facility.

A new Greenville Federal Credit Union branch is planned for Cedar Lane Road in Berea to expand access to financial services. (Rendering/SHLTR Architects)
Apr 21, 2026

Greenville Federal Credit Union plans Berea branch

Greenville Federal Credit Union plans a new Berea branch on Cedar Lane Road to expand access boost jobs and serve underserved communities.

SCRA awarded grant funding to several South Carolina startups, including Vet Media Group, which received $25,000 for its educational platform for veterinarians. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 17, 2026

SCRA awards startup funding to SC tech companies

SCRA awards grant funding to South Carolina startups, supporting tech innovation and growth across industries including AI, health care and manufacturing

Idealworks, a German industrial automation company, has selected Greenville for its U.S. headquarters to expand robotics solutions across North America. (Photo/Idealworks)
Apr 16, 2026

German company opens US headquarters in Greenville

German automation firm Idealworks selects Greenville for its U.S. headquarters, expanding robotics solutions across North America.

South Carolina is seeking public input on Opportunity Zone designations to drive investment and job growth in underserved communities. (Photo/Ross Norton)
Apr 15, 2026

Gov. McMaster calls for statewide input on Opportunity Zone nominations

South Carolina seeks public input on Opportunity Zone census tracts, offering tax incentives to spur investment and job growth in underserved areas.

Suniva plans to open a 4.5-gigawatt solar cell manufacturing facility in Laurens County, investing $350 million and creating 564 jobs. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 14, 2026

Suniva to build $350M solar factory in Laurens County

Suniva plans a $350M solar cell factory in Laurens County, creating 564 jobs and boosting U.S. energy manufacturing capacity.

Ford's Redi-Mix Corp., which had been in operation for 80 years, sold 3397 Ladson Road in Ladson to Thomas Concrete. (Photo/King & Society Real Estate)
Apr 6, 2026

HOT PROPERTIES: Buncombe Road property sells for $2.5M

South Carolina commercial real estate roundup highlights major leases sales and development activity across Charleston Greenville Columbia and beyond.

Signature Foods USA is opening its first South Carolina manufacturing facility in Powders-ville, bringing more than 200 jobs to Anderson County where workers will make dips and spreads. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 3, 2026

Signature Foods USA invests $11.5M in Anderson County

Signature Foods USA invests $11.5 million in Anderson County to open its first South Caro-lina facility, creating 202 jobs in Powdersville.

Clemson University’s Advanced Materials Innovation Complex brings cutting-edge research and education under one roof. (Photo/Luke Norton)
Mar 31, 2026

Clemson opens Advanced Materials Innovation Complex

Clemson University opens its Advanced Materials Innovation Complex, a 150,000-square-foot research hub advancing materials science and innovation.