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South Carolina’s life sciences workers are part of a fast-growing $20 billion industry driving jobs and innovation statewide. Photo/Charles River Labs)
Mar 23, 2026

South Carolina life sciences industry tops $20B growth

South Carolina’s $20B life sciences industry leads regional growth with 5.7% gains, high-paying jobs and expanding manufacturing and research statewide.

From a small-town childhood garden to leading Ritedose, CEO Jody Chastain combines passion for science and business to grow a pharma powerhouse. (Photo/Ritedose)
Dec 1, 2025

Ritedose CEO turns childhood passion into pharma powerhouse

From a small-town childhood garden to leading Ritedose, CEO Jody Chastain combines passion for science and business to grow a pharma powerhouse.

GE HealthCare recently announced the findings of a new economic impact report showing that its 2024 operations in South Carolina contributed $6.16 billion in economic output, representing the full value of goods and services produced directly by the company, as well as broader economic ripple effects throughout the state and country. (Photo/GE HealthCare)
Jul 15, 2025

GE HealthCare drives $6.16B impact in South Carolina

GE HealthCare's 2024 operations in South Carolina generated $6.16B in economic output and supported 800 jobs.

Leading the life sciences establishment success in the Lowcountry is SCBio, an organization aimed to ensure that companies in the industry have the resources they need to be successful. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jun 7, 2024

Charleston among fastest-growing metro hubs in life sciences — here’s why

Many segments of the economy stumbled briefly over the pandemic hurdle but one of the fastests runners to recover was the Charleston life sciences sector ...

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Airsys has signed on as Greenville Triumph SC's corporate partner through 2029, supporting the club's community programs and serving as presenting partner of the inaugural Made in the Upstate match. (Photo/Airsys)

Airsys joins Greenville Triumph as corporate partner

17/7/2026
The Charleston Place has completed the latest phase of its $150 million renovation, introducing a new Club Level, rooftop pool and extensively renovated guest accommodations in downtown Charleston. (Photo/The Charleston Place)

The Charleston Place finishes next phase of “reimagination” project

17/7/2026
Kardea Brown's Southern Kitchen at Charleston International Airport earned international recognition for delivering an authentic Lowcountry dining experience to travelers. (Photo/Charleston International Airport)

Kardea Brown’s CHS restaurant wins airport dining award

14/7/2026
Rick Erwin Dining Group has acquired CityRange Steakhouse Grill, adding the longtime Upstate restaurant brand to its portfolio while keeping the CityRange name and operations intact. (Photo/CityRange Steakhouse Grill)

Rick Erwin Dining Group acquires CityRange

8/7/2026

SCBIZ announces 2026 Top 100 Women honorees

25/3/2026

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