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Jun 07, 2023
Boeing is holding up deliveries of its 787 Dreamliner because of yet another manufacturing problem. It’s the latest in a string of setbacks affecting the 787 and another Boeing plane, the 737 Max. Boeing said Tuesday that it is ... Read More
Jun 05, 2023
North Charleston is anticipating the opening of an inclusive playground and a completely revamped Park Circle that’s on track to open this fall, according to Ryan Johnson, a representative for the mayor’s office. Johns... Read More
Jun 01, 2023
The burgeoning Mount Pleasant region will add another business to its lineup. Big Bad Breakfast, known for its custom-created meats, fresh biscuits and preserves and locally roasted coffee, will be moving into the former Cabana Burge... Read More
May 15, 2023
When Davis Sezna retired to the Greenville area several years ago, he anticipated slowing down, but soon became restless. That restlessness would ultimately lead to 3’s Golf & Grill in Greenville and the reimagining of w... Read More
Apr 19, 2023
When Matthew Luciano and Crystal Coslop decided to move from South Jersey to Charleston, they were determined to do it big by opening the first Brass Tap Craft Beer Bar in the area. Luciano said his plans for running a bar busines... Read More
Apr 14, 2023
Prisma Health has completed construction on a new $9 million primary care practice in Fountain Inn to meet the growing needs of that rural Upstate community. Prisma Health Primary Care-Fountain Inn, which offers comprehensive primary ... Read More
Apr 13, 2023
Economic headwinds continue to bluster, but so far, commercial real estate seems to be holding its own in South Carolina. Sectors vary from market to market, as do the challenges that may affect given subsectors. And recently, one unexpe... Read More
Apr 09, 2023
BY PAUL PAPPY, CEO, SONFAST CORPORATION Today’s culture, sociologically speaking, is handicapped by technology, fear of communication and a general malaise for human-to-human connection. Blame what you will; COVID, virtual meeti... Read More
Apr 04, 2023
Spencer Fane LLP has added South Carolina to a growing list of states where the law firm maintains offices with a new location on Cleveland Street in Greenville. Kurt Rozelsky, a litigation partner with a broad range of clients thro... Read More
Apr 03, 2023
Charleston residents might recall when The Beach Co. broke ground on The Jasper in 2018. The 78-year-old company, which is known as a leader in residential and commercial real estate brokerage, development and property management, th... Read More
Apr 02, 2023
SeaCrest is an independent, employee-owned Registered Investment Advisory boutique. We are a select group of Wall Street veterans, independently partnered with Charles Schwab & Co., TD Ameritrade and Fidelity. Livingston’s c... Read More
Mar 31, 2023
During a presentation at TedX Charleston on March 29, a neurologist at the Medical University of South Carolina said he regularly experiences an almost higher state of being while working with his team — everyone working together s... Read More
Mar 29, 2023
An iconic Charleston building is about to take on new life and luster after an extensive makeover. The building at the corner of Wentworth and King streets, 71 Wentworth, is an especially interesting iconic structure in a city kno... Read More
Mar 26, 2023
A Florida-based company, Southern HVAC Corp., has acquired Spartanburg-based George M. Hill & Sons Inc. Since 1945, George M. Hill & Sons has provided customers throughout Spartanburg, Greenville, and the greater Upstate area ... Read More
Mar 26, 2023
BY BILL SIMMONS, FOUNDER/CEO, THRIVE STRATEGIES Business owners everywhere struggle with getting their vision executed at the level they expect. This is the number one reason they reach out to Thrive Business Strategies, the prem... Read More
Mar 24, 2023
Cushman & Wakefield arranged the recent $16.3 million sale of Forest at Fenwick, an 80-unit multifamily property located in Johns Island. The commercial real estate services firm’s John Phoenix, Richard Gore and Tyler Fish r... Read More
Mar 20, 2023
BY JOE LaPENNA, PRESIDENT & CEO, DRUM CREATIVE Billy gazed with admiration at his new website. It was like staring at himself in a mirror. He proudly kicked back in his chair and stroked the ego of his digital reflection. “Y... Read More
Mar 20, 2023
Despite stiffening market headwinds, demand for multifamily remains strong in South Carolina. With an overall national housing shortage and a strong trend of people relocating from large, expensive metro areas to smaller, more afforda... Read More
Mar 17, 2023
Liberty Senior Living and Evening Post Industries have proposed building The Peninsula of Charleston, a luxury independent living residence in downtown Charleston featuring upscale amenities, concierge services and a complement of health... Read More
Mar 02, 2023
On a balmy day in early February, First Amendment attorney Jay Bender is a jovial figure in a fedora and trench coat as he greets reporters covering disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial at the Colleton County courtho... Read More
Mar 01, 2023
Dr. W. Larry Gluck, medical director of the Prisma Health Cancer Institute, will leave behind a $3 million endowment after his retirement in May. During his nearly 40-year tenure, Gluck has transformed cancer care in South Carol... Read More
Feb 27, 2023
By Haviland Stewart At the first strum of the ear-splitting electric guitar, Cannery Hall erupted with life. Leighton Lord maneuvered through the sea of fans, inching closer to the stage as Jason and the Scorchers mesmerized all of Na... Read More
Feb 27, 2023
BY WILLIAM JACKSON, CO-OWNER, INSTEL POWER PRODUCTS Our world runs on electricity. That becomes obvious whenever there’s an outage. While it’s an inconvenient hassle to lose power at home, a company losing power can mean w... Read More
Feb 24, 2023
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System on Thursday unveiled plans for the new $55 million Union Medical Center replacement facility. The combined replacement hospital and medical office building are designed to create a sustainable mo... Read More
Feb 20, 2023
By Jackie Baxley, Principal and EHS&S Practice Leader Many organizations are faced with the need to develop a sustainability program. Maybe there has been a recent request from a valued customer. Perhaps you identified the need to... Read More
Feb 14, 2023
Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador, announced her candidacy for president on Tuesday, becoming the first major challenger to former President Donald Trump for the 2024 Republican nomination. ... Read More
Feb 12, 2023
Doctors Care has served communities of South Carolina for more than 40 years, offering comprehensive urgent care, primary care, occupational medicine and corporate wellness support, with flexible evening and weekend hours. We treat over ... Read More
Feb 10, 2023
The couple who brought you SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar, recently opened another location, this time focused on the flavors of coastal Spain and the shores of the Mediterranean. Ty and Karen Raju experienced so much success with their first... Read More
Feb 09, 2023
A project to build a new access road for Charleston International Airport appears to be finally cleared for take-off. The S.C. Joint Bond Review Committee recently voted to approve an additional $22 million for Charleston Internat... Read More
Feb 08, 2023
By Pat Riley, President/CEO, Allen Tate Companies Across the country, market dynamics continue to shift. However, residential real estate is very local and varies by market throughout the Carolinas. As a company, Allen Tate ended 2... Read More
Feb 07, 2023
The Peace Center in Greenville has made an economic impact of $1.1 billion on the state, according to an economic impact study conducted by the University of South Carolina Moore School of Business. The Peace Center has contributed mo... Read More
Feb 06, 2023
By Stephanie Kalina-Metzger Charleston will soon be home to a new sandwich shop thanks to Chef Michael Toscano who is, once again, investing in Charleston with a new eatery. Da Toscano Porchetta Shop is slated to open in the spring at... Read More
Jan 30, 2023
DWG Capital Partners Inc., a commercial real estate investment firm, acquired a single-tenant industrial property near Spartanburg in a sale-leaseback transaction. The 72,705-square-foot property in Pauline is on 18.6 acres. Built ... Read More
Jan 30, 2023
A new primary care practice by Prisma Health will house the health system’s first direct primary care office, a new business-to-business option in which employers pay a flat monthly rate or annual fee that offers their employees co... Read More
Jan 19, 2023
By Andy Owens Business owners should expect a recession to hit the U.S. economy in the first half of 2024, a Daniel Island economist said during an annual economic forecast in December. Stephen Slifer, a former chief economist for Le... Read More
Jan 17, 2023
Arthur Ravenel, the former congressman and state lawmaker who helped build the Republican Party in South Carolina and get money for the graceful bridge that dominates the Charleston skyline and bears his name, has died. He was 95. His... Read More
Oct 24, 2022
By Jenny Peterson Collaborative partners statewide are shooting for the moon to try and create a permanent NASA facility in South Carolina. While the space agency currently has no permanent footprint in South Carolina, a consortium... Read More
Sep 02, 2022
By Mike Gula As I sit here today and reflect on the last two years, I can honestly say it has been a mixture of emotions. Like many, I have experienced uncertainty and panic, confusion, and doubt, but then also hope and optimism. The ... Read More
Aug 24, 2022
By Jenny Peterson Charleston-area mayors have their eyes on bringing more life sciences industry to spur economic development. At a Power Breakfast to discuss Regional Resilience on Tuesday at the North Charleston Business... Read More
Aug 11, 2022
The Consumer Bankers Association recently concluded our Executive Banking School in Greenville. Established more than 70 years ago, this year’s program was the first to be held in-person since 2019, welcoming more than 300 students... Read More
Jun 23, 2022
I’ve been a workforce development professional since 2007. That’s also when I first became aware of the mission side of Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina. We’re all familiar with the thrift sto... Read More
Jun 21, 2022
By Christina Lee Knauss Groundbreaking for the largest expandable speculative building to ever be constructed in central South Carolina took place today at the Sandy Run Industrial Park. The 497,952-square-foot building, locate... Read More
Jun 20, 2022
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Jun 17, 2022
By Christina Lee Knauss Columbia residents looking for ways to locate fresh, healthy food now have help thanks to a food access GIS (geographic information system) map created by the city and the Columbia Food Policy Committee. ... Read More
Jun 15, 2022
By Christina Lee Knauss The city of Columbia’s Business License Division is waiving business license renewal penalty fees for the month of June. The division is waiving the penalty fees as a show of appreciation for Columbia ... Read More
Jun 14, 2022
By Christina Lee Knauss The owner of a new business on North Main Street wants to offer the neighborhood and the city of Columbia a space for everything from making art to celebrating life events. Irmo resident Ebony Livingston... Read More
Jun 14, 2022
Contributing writer Regulatory changes announced by the city of Columbia on Monday aim to benefit new and existing businesses by streamlining startup processes and eliminating or lessening fees. City officials said the purpose ... Read More
May 24, 2022
Medical spas are on the rise in South Carolina. Now that we are coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, people across the state seem ready to take the wrinkles from the last two years off their faces — and who can blame them? So it... Read More
May 23, 2022
The IMF’s global GDP forecast for 2022 was downgraded by 0.8% from 4.4% to 3.6% largely because of the war between Russia and Ukraine. Typically the revisions to IMF projections are 0.2-0.3%. Thus, the negative impact of the war on... Read More