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,...
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...
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 American Heart Association celebrates the record-breaking success of the 2026 Charleston Hard Hats with Heart campaign. With support from more than 60 construction, design, and build companies, the campaign raised more than $320,000 for the...
After a career shake-up and a leap of faith brought them to Greenville, South Carolina, mother and daughter, Leoni Michael and McKenzie Nunley, turned an old trailer into a mobile bar and built a family business around hospitality, hard work, and...
Openhour, a Charleston-based business, prides itself on helping companies implement AI systems and integrations. Before it hosted a suite of AI agent blueprints or a dashboard for monitoring outputs, the founders, Aaron Gallo and Evan Camire...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
SteelFab Inc. (SteelFab), a leader in the steel fabrication industry, announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Richland County. The company’s $30 million investment will create 100 jobs. Headquartered in...
The Columbia Fireflies and the City of Columbia announced that Segra Park, the multi-use venue and home of the Fireflies, will be renamed Prisma Health Park. Under a new 15-year naming rights agreement, Prisma Health becomes the official naming...
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is developing a Statewide Transit Plan to identify public transportation needs and shape how the state partners with local transit providers. The plan will identify ways to improve transit...
The 2,800-acre forest was prime for development but could have polluted nearby preserves, conservationists said.
Nash Technologies (Nash), a logistics artificial intelligence platform, has announced it is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company’s investment will create approximately 30 jobs over the next five years. Founded in 2021,...
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...
Welcome to Below the Line, a monthly question-and-answer column in which Chancellor Bennie L. Harris, Ph.D., of the University of South Carolina Upstate interviews a leader about change, technology, education, and leadership. This month, Dr....
Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann has announced the City of Columbia has been selected to join Love Your Block, an initiative led by the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University, to launch resident-led projects that improve...
For all the time people spend at work, how often do we celebrate it when it’s done right? Here’s a chance to nominate a Top Workplace in South Carolina. This is the 11th year these awards will shine a spotlight on outstanding workplaces in South...
Westinghouse Electric Company has announced an approximately $1 billion investment to construct one of the most advanced nuclear fuel factories in the United States at its Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility in Hopkins, South Carolina. This plant,...
The Upcountry History Museum will open its newest exhibit, "Max and Trude Heller: A Story of Courage, Community, and Coming Home," to the public on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, celebrating the remarkable lives and lasting legacy of two individuals who...
A long-vacant former Pepsi bottling site on Meeting Street in Charleston’s Upper Peninsula is finally moving toward redevelopment.
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...
Nestlé is moving production from its Ohio factory to Gaffney, building on a previous investment in its South Carolina operation. In 2024, the company announced a $150 million investment in its Cherokee County facility to add a production line and...
The McLeod Health Foundation has received two grants from The Duke Endowment totaling $1,035,000 over the next two years. The first grant for $500,000 supports AccessHealth McLeod. Launched at McLeod in 2014, AccessHealth provides navigation...
The list of South Carolina’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies has been announced for 2026, recognizing the achievements of South Carolina-headquartered companies that have contributed to the Palmetto State’s economy through exceptional increases in...
The inaugural Southeast Real Estate Awards were presented May 7, 2026, at a gala event at Westin Poinsett Hotel in Greenville. The awards were the culmination of the second annual Southeast Real Estate Expo, a daylong event focusing on commercial...
Triples laboratory footprint with the $17 million investment.Features new leachables and extractables testing capabilities.Allows for seamless development and manufacturing experience while …
