Recent Articles from Staff
Spinx opens new store in Oconee County
The Spinx Co. celebrated the opening of its newest store in Oconee County on July 19. Situated at 180 S. Highway 11, West Union, the new location is the 83rd site for the Greenville-based fuel and convenience retailer.
4 strong trends in the Charleston real estate market
Maison Real Estate had its best year in company history last year with $188,420,494 in closed sales — and 2022 is already shaping up to be even better in spite of less houses coming on the Charleston County market. The inven
Helping Out April 27, 2022
Helping Out highlights some of the many charitable events and activities going on in the Charleston area. Submit your news using our online form. In celebration of National Nurses Week (May 6-12), ECPI University will award more than
Boeing STEM-education program reaches one million students
Fifth-graders nowadays aren’t just talking about TikTok and Fortnite—they’re discussing advanced manufacturing, aerodynamics and the future of STEM education. These conversations are facilitated through Boeing So
Hot Properties, April 25, 2022
Hot Properties highlights recently sold or leased commercial properties in the Charleston region. Send in your transactions using our online form. Bob Caldwell and JR Caldwell of Caldwell Commercial Real Estate Services represented
Charleston County approves plans for Airport Connector Road
Rapid expansion has become the norm at Charleston International Airport. New partnerships and connections led to a record number of passengers in 2021, and now, an effort is underway to help alleviate traffic that has spilled out from th
Helping Out April 20, 2022
Helping Out highlights some of the many charitable events and activities going on in the Charleston area. Submit your news using our online form. Charleston Southern University recently raised more than $1 million in 24 hours duri
Daniel Island serves up new tennis stadium
At the end of March, it was hard to believe renovations to the Credit One Stadium would be ready in time for the Credit One Charleston Open. Bob Moran, president of Charleston Tennis LLC, laughed at the idea, though. As the man in ch
Hot Properties, April 18, 2022
Hot Properties highlights recently sold or leased commercial properties in the Charleston region. Send in your transactions using our online form. James Dingle of Coldwell Banker Commercial Atlantic represented the seller, Heirs of
2022 Lowcountry Diversity Leadership Awards honorees named
Honorees for SC Biz News’ inaugural Lowcountry Diversity Leadership Awards have been chosen, based on the overall criteria of leadership, impact, sustainability and focus. This recognition highlights both individuals and or
Imports up 16% at SC Ports Authority
The country’s continued clamor for retail goods has driven record cargo levels for the S.C. Ports Authority for the 13th consecutive month, with imports up 16% year-over-year in March. S.C. Ports handled 264,334 twenty-foot
Former bookkeeper sentenced to prison for decades-long theft
The former bookkeeper for Charleston's Simmons Realty Company and its related business entities has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison. Karen Rhett, 59, of Mount Pleasant, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and false statem