Recent Articles from Jason Thomas
Former South Carolina Ports executive joins Charleston engineering firm
While working for the South Carolina Ports Authority, the executive played a key role in making the Port of Charleston the fastest growing port in the U.S. over the last 10 years.
Columbia regional tourism organization reports record activity
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board reported record activity through promotion of tourism and economic development in Richland, Lexington, Newberry and Saluda counties.
University of South Carolina Athletics names its official airport
The partnership, made through the university’s multimedia rightsholder LEARFIELD’s Gamecock Sports Properties, will be in place for the next three years.
South Carolina businesses benefit from $266M in federal clean energy funding
Grants totaling $2.66 million have been awarded to 17 South Carolina businesses.
South Carolina college executive inducted into national hall of fame
Bowden’s induction with the 2023 Lifetime Achievement honor stands as a testament to the executive's unwavering dedication to education, his community, and the state of South Carolina, a news release stated.
Where South Carolina ranks in Site Selection Group’s best manufacturing states
For the second-straight year, two Southeastern states top the rankings.
Columbia travel center remodeled as part of $1B overhaul initiative
The initiative is a three-year project to fully remodel more than 400 travel center locations and marks the company’s most significant investment in store modernization to date.
$88M mixed-use development coming to Goose Creek community
The development will bring 306 multifamily homes and over 11,000 square feet of retail to the heart of this Lowcountry lifestyle community.
Global retailer to open first SC store on King Street in Charleston
This marks Reformation’s fourth store in the Southeast, a growing region of emphasis for the brand, and 41st globally.
Rock Hill-based Family Trust Credit Union names new CEO
The executive has been with Family Trust for nearly 20 years, working across all areas of the credit union including digital banking, retail, sales, marketing, business development and electronic delivery.
Charleston-based Frampton Construction unveils 875K-square-foot industrial park
A notable feature in the scope of work included the installation of a fire water tank measuring 31 feet in diameter with a capacity of 138,000 gallons.
North Carolina automotive group acquires 7 Upstate dealerships
The acquisition brings to 10 the number of Upstate South Carolina dealerships owned by the group, employing 750.