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Richland County

AMAROK CEO Mark Wesley gathered with leaders in Columbia’s BullStreet District where AMAROK plans to build a $69 million headquarters to support its growing workforce. (Photo/AMAROK)
Mar 24, 2026

AMAROK to build $69M headquarters in Columbia

AMAROK plans a $69M headquarters in Columbia’s BullStreet District bringing 500 jobs and expanding its growing perimeter security operations.

Ty Davenport’s role will include recruiting new business to Orangeburg County. (Photo/Orangeburg County Development Commission)
Feb 4, 2026

Orangeburg County names Ty Davenport executive director

Orangeburg County Development Commission appoints Ty Davenport as executive director, bringing 20+ years of economic development and business recruitment experience.

A rendering shows ōLiv Columbia, a two-tower mixed-use development planned for 1401 Main St. that will add apartments, student housing, retail space and parking to downtown Columbia’s Main Street corridor. (Rendering/Core Spaces)
Dec 23, 2025

Core Spaces breaks ground on ōLiv Columbia towers downtown

Core Spaces has broken ground on ōLiv Columbia, a 2,352-bed mixed-use development on Main Street set to deliver new housing and retail by 2028.

AVANTech is expanding its Richland County operations with new investment and job creation aimed at strengthening advanced manufacturing in the Midlands.
Dec 16, 2025

AVANTech investing $3.7M creating 65 jobs in Richland

AVANTech LLC is investing $3.7 million to expand operations in Richland County adding 65 jobs and new fabrication and testing space in Columbia.

Eastover Chips is investing in a new wood chipping facility in Richland County to supply the Sylvamo paper mill, creating 27 jobs and boosting South Carolina’s forestry sector. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Dec 10, 2025

Eastover Chips bringing new wood facility to Richland County

Eastover Chips is investing in a new wood chipping facility in Richland County to supply the Sylvamo paper mill, creating 27 jobs and boosting South Carolina’s forestry sector.

The COMET receives $15.75M to replace diesel buses with diesel-electric hybrids, boosting fuel efficiency and sustainability across the Midlands transit system. (Photo/The COMET)
Dec 9, 2025

Midlands transit secures $15.75M for hybrid bus upgrades

The COMET receives $15.75M to replace diesel buses with diesel-electric hybrids, boosting fuel efficiency and sustainability across the Midlands transit system.

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.

Manchester Industries intends to start operations by the end of the year at Access 77 in Blythewood. (Photo/Colliers South Carolina)
Sep 16, 2025

Manchester Industries expands with Blythewood facility

Manchester Industries leased 98,280 square feet at Access 77 in Blythewood, boosting paperboard production and tapping into central South Carolina’s logistics.

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.

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.

Jun 10, 2025

Richland County passes SC’s first hate crime ordinance

Richland County Council passes South Carolina’s first hate crime ordinance, addressing acts of bias and empowering law enforcement with new tools.

Colliers experts say off-campus student housing projects in downtown Columbia sparked a revival of the Main Street area that has been good for everyone. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jun 5, 2025

Multifamily housing surges across Columbia metro area

Columbia’s multifamily housing boom brings new apartments for students, workers, and seniors amid economic growth, housing shortages and rising demand.