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Global manufacturer TTI is moving its floor care headquarters from Charlotte to Anderson County, where it already has warehouse, distribution and innovation operations. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Oct 9, 2025

Floor care giant moving Hoover, Oreck headquarters to Anderson County

Global manufacturer TTI is moving its floor care headquarters from Charlotte to Anderson County, investing in innovation and expanding local operations.

In a service agreement between the two, Santee Cooper and Century Aluminum have extended Century’s Mt. Holly aluminum smelter additional power until 2031. (Photo/Santee Cooper)
Oct 8, 2025

Santee Cooper extends power deal with Century Aluminum

Santee Cooper extends its power agreement with Century Aluminum’s Mt. Holly smelter through 2031, boosting capacity and adding 100 new jobs.

Pratt Industries will invest $92.5 million to open a new manufacturing facility in York County, creating 116 jobs and expanding its recycling operations. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Oct 8, 2025

$92.5M packaging plant to create 116 jobs in York County

Pratt Industries will invest $92.5 million to open a new manufacturing facility in York County, creating 116 jobs and expanding its recycling operations.

Carolina Renewable Products will invest $280 million in Orangeburg County to build a biomass-to-renewable diesel facility at the first of several planned sites. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Oct 8, 2025

$280M clean energy project to create 155 jobs in Orangeburg

Carolina Renewable Products will invest $280 million in Orangeburg County to build a biomass-to-renewable diesel facility and create 155 new jobs by 2026.

The Federal Aviation Administration has granted the City of Orangeburg a $4.39 million grant through the Airport Improvement Programs to rehabilitate existing runway at Orangeburg Municipal Airport. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Sep 29, 2025

Orangeburg airport gets $4.39M FAA grant for runway

The FAA awarded Orangeburg a $4.39M grant to rehabilitate 5,399 feet of runway at Orangeburg Municipal Airport, boosting safety and economic growth.

Riverstone Logistics specializes in final mile delivery, freight brokerage and tailored logistics solutions. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Sep 22, 2025

NC company crosses state line to set up HQ in Rock Hill

Riverstone Logistics will relocate its headquarters to Rock Hill with a $16.4M investment, creating 159 jobs.

The automaker is making an additional investment of $300 million in South Carolina to build a Supplier Park on the site of its Production Center in Blythewood. (Rendering/Scout Motors)
Sep 18, 2025

Scout Motors invests $300M in South Carolina supplier park

Scout Motors will invest $300M to build a supplier park in Blythewood, creating 1,000 jobs and boosting local investment to nearly $700M.

The Greenville Chamber has appointed David Merhib as senior vice president of investor development and business growth. (Photo/Greenville Chamber)
Sep 10, 2025

Greenville Chamber adds new executive to guide business growth

David Merhib joins Greenville Chamber as senior VP to lead investor development, boost membership, and drive regional business growth.

Sep 8, 2025

SC Ports opens Cosgrove Avenue bridge in North Charleston

SC Ports opened the Cosgrove Avenue extension and pedestrian bridge in North Charleston, improving safety, connectivity and port efficiency.

Peabody Engineering LLC is expanding its operations in Pickens County with a $9.2 million investment that will create 20 new jobs. (Photo/Peabody Engineering)
Sep 3, 2025

Plastics manufacturer to expand Pickens County facility

Peabody Engineering invests $9.2M to expand its Pickens County facility in Liberty, adding 48,000 square feet and creating 20 new manufacturing jobs.

The concept rendering of the new Technical Innovation Center on Piedmont Technical College’s Greenwood campus is designed to provide critical-need training in high-demand career fields. (Rendering/Greenwood County)|Greenwood County District 6 Councilman Robbie Templeton, Greenwood County District 4 Councilwoman Cathy Miller, Greenwood School District 51 Superintendent Dan Crockett, Greenwood School District 52 Superintendent Beth Taylor, Piedmont Technical College President Hope E. Rivers, Greenwood County Council Chairman Theo Lane, Greenwood School District 50 Superintendent Shane Goodwin, former Greenwood County Council Chairman Chuck Moates, and Greenwood County Manager Toby Chappell kicked off the initiative by unveiling renderings of the future Technical Innovation Center. (Photo/Greenwood County)
Aug 18, 2025

Greenwood County to build new Technical Innovation Center

Greenwood County begins 2024 Capital Project Sales Tax work with a new Technical Innovation Center to boost education and workforce development.

Arclin’s product portfolio is spread across 10 industries, ranging from pharmaceuticals to construction. Brands include Arctek, Firepoint, Arclync, NitroGain and the low-calorie sweetener dimethylformamide. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Aug 12, 2025

Materials science company invests $60M to expand Dillon County operations

Arclin will invest $60M to expand its Dillon County facility, adding 30 jobs, a new production line and 60,000 square feet by July 2026.