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Jan 20, 2026

Rural employment accounts for nearly half of 2025 $9B capital investment

Taking the ranking of the third highest year for the state, South Carolina industries in 2025 committed to a total capital investment of $9.12 billion that will lead to more […]

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Jan 20, 2026

Deadline nears for SCBIZ Top Projects 2026 submissions

The deadline is Jan. 25 to submit projects for SCBIZ Top Projects 2026, honoring South Carolina’s most impactful building and construction work of 2025.

VBASE Oil Co., based in Pendleton, is developing a new high-efficiency, sustainable gear lubricant for U.S. Army vehicles under a $2 million federal award. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jan 16, 2026

Pendleton firm develops Army heavy equipment lubricant with $2M award

Pendleton-based VBASE Oil Co. received a $2 million U.S. Army SBIR award to develop high-efficiency, sustainable gear lubricants for military vehicles.

Chairman Allen Amsler, left, and Allen Bridgers, president and CEO, lead McCrory Construction through a planned transition. (Photo/McCrory Construction)
Jan 16, 2026

McCrory Construction announces CEO leadership transition

McCrory Construction names Allen Bridgers CEO as part of a planned leadership transition, with longtime leader Allen Amsler moving to chairman.

Colliers South Carolina expands its commercial real estate platform by absorbing a Lee Real Estate team. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jan 15, 2026

Colliers South Carolina expands by acquiring competitor’s Charleston team

Colliers South Carolina expands its commercial real estate platform by absorbing a Charleston team, boosting statewide reach and market leadership.

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Jan 15, 2026

SC Nexus expands advanced energy operations statewide

SC Nexus expands advanced energy operations statewide after federal approval, connecting research, manufacturing and workforce assets across South Carolina.

Prisma Health announced the appointment as part of its ongoing focus on digital transformation and technology-driven patient care. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jan 14, 2026

Prisma Health names Steve LeBlond chief information officer

Prisma Health appoints Steve LeBlond as chief information officer to lead digital transformation, AI adoption and technology innovation across the system.

Launch Something Founder Sims Bouwmeester announced the launch of Lift Off, a private online membership community for women entrepreneurs transitioning from corporate careers to business ownership. (Image/Launch Something)
Jan 14, 2026

Lift Off launches to support women making the leap to entrepreneurship

Launch Something has launched Lift Off, a private online membership community supporting women entrepreneurs transitioning from corporate careers

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Jan 13, 2026

Dorothy Weaver named marketing director at SC Commerce

The South Carolina Department of Commerce appointed Dorothy Weaver as director of marketing and communications and chief spokesperson for the agency

A rendering shows Woven, a mixed-use community under construction in the Village of West Greenville that will deliver apartments, retail space and public gathering areas. (Rendering/Housing Studio)
Jan 13, 2026

Developers go vertical with bold Village of West Greenville development

Vertical construction is underway at Woven, a mixed-use community in West Greenville, delivering 214 apartments, retail space and public open space

Melrose Market is a café-style restaurant that will feature casual indoor seating, a full bar, a lounge and an outdoor patio. (Rendering/Studio 2LR)
Jan 12, 2026

UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Highland Resources brings home $30M river project

From Columbia to the Lowcountry and Upstate, see the latest commercial construction projects underway across South Carolina, from medical to retail and public safety.

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Jan 9, 2026

South Carolina labor force hits record in November

South Carolina labor force reached a record high in November as hospitality led job growth and unemployment rose to 4.6%, matching the national rate.