At Balance & Barrel,the owner and watchmaker himself, Tyler Angioli is bringing a centuries old craft into the modern era, one repaired vintage timepiece at a time. A longtime enthusiast, he became more deeply immersed in collecting around 2020....
The path from superheroes to solar energy might seem an unlikely one, but Justin Draplin, Fortified Solar founder and CEO, is an idea man with a long history of trying new things. He founded Fortified Solar, which produces building-integrated...
Adams Outdoor Advertising announced the acquisition of billboard assets from Haynes Sign Company and Invest Outdoor LTD, expanding its presence across the Myrtle Beach and Grand Strand region of South Carolina with the addition of 115 billboard...
Gov. Henry McMaster became South Carolina’s longest-serving governor in 2025, after assuming office in 2017 to finish the term of then-Gov. Nikki Haley, who resigned to become U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Since then, McMaster has been...
South Carolina’s manufacturing and pharmaceutical employers continue pouring new investment into the state to capitalize on its competitive costs, logistics, and workforce. Between 2011 and 2026, the Palmetto State announced more than 1,600...
ND3, the Columbia-headquartered company that specializes in IT and drone technology, just keeps growing, less than a decade after it was founded. Nathaniel Durant started the company in 2018, after serving in the U.S. Army for two decades,...
For nearly six decades, GE Vernova in Greenville has helped shape South Carolina’s manufacturing economy by building and supplying gas turbine engines for power markets around the world. Recently named the 2026 recipient of the South Carolina...
As the SC Fastest Growing Companies program celebrates 25 years, Hall of Fame honorees share the leadership decisions, workplace cultures, and willingness to adapt that have helped sustain their success. Making South Carolina's Fastest Growing...
The following companies were ranked No. 4-No. 50 on this year's 50 Fastest Growing Companies in South Carolina recognition. 4. Capital City Financial Partners Headquartered in Columbia Joshua Bradley, managing partner Capital City Financial...
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the 50 Fastest Growing Companies in South Carolina celebration, and over the past quarter-century, hundreds of companies have been showcased. The program began as 25 Fastest Growing Companies and was...
Rare earth minerals and permanent magnets are key to a range of critical industries including defense and aerospace, AI infrastructure, the manufacturing of semiconductors, automotives, robotics, and medical devices. USA Rare Earth’s recently...
As a fly fishing guide in Wyoming, Sam McChesney carried his clients' gear, lunch, and drinks upriver, and he lined his pack with a puffer jacket to keep it all cold. No cooler would mold to the shape of his bag, he said. "That's kind of where...
HIGHER EDUCATIONCoastal Carolina University Names Swain ScholarsFour Coastal Carolina University students have been selected as Swain Scholars for 2026-28, earning a two-year scholarship and an opportunity to apply their academic experience to...
South Carolina is a small state, but its business community punches far above its weight. The Palmetto State has long been a tourism destination, and manufacturing and agriculture have been stalwarts of the economy for decades. But in recent...
South Carolina added jobs at a faster pace in September, extending a yearlong stretch of employment growth across the state. Payroll employment grew 2.3% over the past year, according to data compiled by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, with...
Myrtle Beach is another step closer to making its beaches more accessible. The city received approval from the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services to install an accessible beach mat at 15th Avenue South. New beach wheelchair rental...
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) has honored Joe T. "Tommy" Branyon Jr., the longest-serving chair in the college's 60-year history, with the designation of chairman emeritus for his exceptional leadership, dedicated service, and lasting contributions to the institution.
Four South Carolina restaurants retained their stars in the 2026 Michelin Guide American South, and several Palmetto State restaurants received Bib Gourmand or Michelin Recommended designations in the new guide. In Greenville, Scoundrel retained...
Longtime Grand Strand golf and tourism executive Steve Mays is the new tournament director of the Myrtle Beach Classic, bringing more than 30 years of industry experience to the region’s annual PGA Tour event. SPORTFIVE, which operates the...
Georgetown County Economic Development and the Georgetown Economic Development Alliance will host its 2026 Fall Meeting, “From Vision to Investment,” on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, from 8 a.m. to noon at Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club in...
Seven SC auto parts makers pledge to hire 200 workers, invest $82M as they expand production to meet the needs of Scout Motors.
When JBE Inc. opened in Hartsville in 1982, the “old school manufacturing company” was mainly working with metal — clinging it, grinding it, whatever the manufacturing companies the subcontractor served needed. More than 40 years later, the...
Re:Build, an integrated engineering and manufacturing company, announced plans to expand its advanced composites manufacturing operations in York County. The company’s approximately $20 million investment will create 150 skilled manufacturing and...
It’s no secret that rural communities face different realities and challenges than urban environments, from smaller populations to fewer large corporations that can provide employment. The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, which covers Maryland,...
SayeBrook, the 730-acre master-planned community developed by The Jackson Companies, has been named a finalist in two of the real estate industry’s most respected juried awards competitions, earning honors for the community while two of its...
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital and Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital have received American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines quality achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based...
As construction workforce shortages remain a challenge across the U.S., Carolinas AGC (CAGC) and the CAGC Foundation continue investing in workforce development efforts designed to build a stronger pipeline of skilled workers throughout...
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South Carolina is restricting when large banks and payment companies deny financial services to businesses, aiming to prevent discrimination based on protected religious beliefs, political expression, and other nonfinancial factors while...
South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX: SABK), parent of South Atlantic Bank, announced that the bank has entered into an agreement to acquire Eastover Investment Advisors LLC, a registered investment adviser doing business as Eastover Capital...
ATTOM, the leading provider of property data, AI-powered intelligence, and real estate analytics solutions, released its latest Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report showing that 1.2 percent of residential properties in the United States...
David Dykes asked a panel of experts a simple question: "Are we competing state by state, or operating as one integrated Southeast economy?" The ensuing conversation spurred discussion on regional interstate economic development strategy, infrastructure coordination, incentive competitiveness, and potentially where capital should be deployed next.
The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) announces the addition of Katie Brave, LPC, to its team. A Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina, Ms. Brave brings extensive experience supporting children, teens and families through mental...
The Ellie Beach Resort Myrtle Beach, Tapestry by Hilton and DoubleTree Resort Myrtle Beach, a dual-resort oceanfront destination on Springmaid Beach, announces the appointment of Marti Bowers as the director of programming and...
The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded $190,000 in grants to South Carolina communities to support downtown revitalization efforts. Funds will be used for facade improvements, wayfinding signage, public gathering spaces, and small business...
When children enter South Carolina’s Department of Social Services system, the hardest part is often waiting to see what happens next. Waiting for a call back. Waiting for placement. Waiting for court decisions. Waiting through long hours in...
