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This new cohort is part of a growing regional collaboration that includes VisionGreenwood, Lander University, and the Propel Business Lab team. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Aug 12, 2025

Propel Business Lab launches Greenwood entrepreneur cohort

VisionGreenwood and Lander University open a Propel Business Lab cohort to train Greenwood entrepreneurs with mentorship and a $5K grant.

The Medical University of South Carolina board of trustees voted to approve the project planning phase and endorsed a letter of intent between MUSC and Clemson University to develop a new facility to deliver expanded student and employee health services on Clemson’s main campus. (Photo/DepositPhotos)|The Medical University of South Carolina board of trustees voted to approve the project planning phase and endorsed a letter of intent between MUSC and Clemson University to develop a new facility to deliver expanded student and employee health services on Clemson’s main campus. (Rendering/McMillan Pazdan Smith)
Aug 7, 2025

MUSC launches $30M fund to boost SC health innovation

MUSC has launched $30M in health innovation funds to support startups, entrepreneurship and economic growth across South Carolina.

Regional leaders from the Midlands Business Leadership Group and the River Alliance gathered at the Saluda Riverwalk recently to unveil a new brand identity, called 3RVRS, designed to unite and elevate the communities along the riverfront corridor of Lexington and Richland counties, as well as the cities of Cayce, Columbia and West Columbia. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jul 31, 2025

Initiative launches to unite Midlands riverfront cities, boost tourism

3RVRS, a new regional brand, aims to unite Midlands riverfront cities and boost tourism, economic development, and community collaboration.

Jul 30, 2025

$50M redevelopment to transform Columbia’s downtown core

Columbia's municipal complex renovation and ōLiv Columbia project promise to revitalize downtown with housing, retail and public service upgrades.

FabLogix serves a variety of industries including life sciences, chemical, power and industrial manufacturing. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jul 29, 2025

Pipe fabricator invests $9.8M, adds 150 jobs in Duncan

FabLogix is expanding in Spartanburg County with a $9.8M investment, creating 150 jobs and opening a 150,000-square-foot fabrication facility in Duncan.

Eight South Carolina communities will share $7.97 million in CDBG funds to support public improvement projects benefiting more than 3,300 residents statewide. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jul 16, 2025

$8M in CDBG grants awarded to 8 South Carolina communities

Eight South Carolina communities will share $7.97 million in CDBG funds to support public improvement projects benefiting more than 3,300 residents statewide.

Brawo USA is investing $23.2M to expand its Laurens County facility, adding 30,000 square feet and creating 24 jobs. (Photo/Brawo USA)
Jul 16, 2025

Metals manufacturer expands Laurens plant with $23.2M investment

Brawo USA is investing $23.2M to expand its Laurens County facility, adding 30,000 square feet and creating 24 jobs in the non-ferrous metal sector.

A worker at the Rolls-Royce plant in Aiken works on one of the large engines produced at the site. (Photo/Rolls-Royce Solutions America)
Jul 16, 2025

Rolls-Royce plans $75M expansion in Aiken County

Rolls-Royce is investing $75M to expand its MTU engine plant in Aiken County, creating 60 jobs and boosting support for the growing data center market.

India-based Fine Organics will open its first U.S. plant in Union County. The company manufactures additives used in a range of other products from cosmetics to tarnish inhibitors. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jul 11, 2025

India-based company to open first U.S. plant in Union County

India-based Fine Organics will open its first U.S. plant in Union County, creating 60 jobs and expanding its reach across the Americas by 2027.

Taiwan’s Eurocharm Group will invest $12M and create 46 jobs at its first North American plant in Lugoff. The company has an extensive list of locations, such as this one in northern Vietnam. (Photo/Eurocharm Group)
Jul 10, 2025

Taiwan-based company to bring $12M, 46 jobs to Kershaw County

Taiwan’s Eurocharm Group will invest $12M and create 46 jobs at its first North American plant in Lugoff with operations set for 2026.

Jul 10, 2025

Andrews Fabricators expands South Carolina facility

The company is adding 30,000 square feet and creating 40 jobs in Williamsburg County’s growing industry.

South Carolina was awarded nearly $125 million in federal funding Monday to launch new statewide programs that will expand residential-serving community solar and grow its clean energy workforce, fueling renewable energy solutions to the Palmetto State’s growing energy generation demands. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jul 9, 2025

Massive $112M solar farm coming to Richland County

Pontiac Solar LLC will build a $112.5M solar farm, powering the entire state and boosting Richland County’s sustainability and economy.