University of South Carolina trustees approved a 2026-27 fiscal year budget Friday (June 19) that freezes in-state tuition systemwide and advanced key projects tied to the Columbia campus’ USC Next master plan, including an expansion of the...
Tim Sinclair, a business development and finance professional with over two decades of experience, was recently hired by local concrete company Knight’s Companies as its new director of business development.
Bishopville native and decorated war hero, Major (Ret.) James Capers Jr., was presented a long-awaited Medal of Honor today for his lifesaving actions in in Vietnam and representation of the U.S. Marines Corps. The Silver Star recipient made...
Myrtle Beach has once again earned national recognition as one of America's most desirable places to live and visit, ranking No. 5 among the nation's Best Small Cities in the newly released 2026 America's Best Cities Report by Resonance...
Pinnacle Fertility, a nationwide network of leading fertility clinics, today announced that Adore Fertility has joined its network, marking Pinnacle's expansion into South Carolina and strengthening its growing presence across the...
Juneteenth is also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Juneteenth Independence Day, Black Independence Day, and, by statute, Juneteenth National Independence Day. According to the Congressional Research Service, on June 19, 1865,...
Spartanburg Community College (SCC) continues to experience significant growth across enrollment, student achievement, workforce development, and financial performance, positioning the College to meet increasing educational and workforce demands...
AmbioPharm, Inc. (AmbioPharm), a peptide manufacturer and developer, announced it is expanding its operations in Aiken County. The company’s $118.96 million investment will create 202 new jobs, according to the South Carolina Department of...
Courtesy of South Carolina Daily Gazette An attorney for the state Forestry Commission will take charge of the South Carolina agency overseeing land conservation, the Conservation Bank announced Friday. The agency’s oversight board selected...
The Furman University Department of Music's lakeside concert series, the “Sounds of Summer,” is underway. Join the Lakeside Concert Band and guest artists to listen to at least an hour of music every Thursday now through July 30 at 7:30 p.m. at...
MUSC Health-Midlands, in partnership with Intuitive Health, will open the state's first combined emergency and urgent care facility on Garners Ferry Road in Columbia. The new 12,484-square-foot center will offer 24/7 access to emergency and...
By popular demand, EdVenture’s Mascot Meetup is back for its second year, bringing another day of smiles, high-fives, and "larger-than-life" fun to the Midlands. On Wednesday, June 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., families are invited to...
AmeriCraft Homes and M Group Companies, co-developers, closed on a $60 million construction loan from DLP Capital for Margaritaville Vacation Residences Myrtle Beach, a 271-unit, resort-style residential community in Arcadian Shores. This...
Herlong Sotheby’s International Realty has set another Upstate real estate record.
MUSC Health leaders and community partners celebrated the MUSC Health Bluffton Medical Pavilion's official opening. The ribbon-cutting marked a major milestone in expanding access to specialized healthcare in the Lowcountry. “This ribbon cutting...
As Anchor Investment Management, LLC celebrates 25 years of helping individuals and families build strong financial futures, the Columbia-based wealth management firm is investing in another kind of future: the health, education, families, and...
Home size increased two percent year-over-year (YoY) in 2025 after two years of consecutive decline, according to a Bank of America analysis. Liz Everett Krisberg, head of the Bank of America Institute, and David Michael Tinsley, senior economist...
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in North Carolina to offset economic losses caused by a drought beginning...
Greenville’s economy continues to grow, creating new opportunities while reinforcing the City’s focus on intentional development. “Growth in our economy is growth in opportunity, and Greenville’s economic story this year is one of momentum,” City...
After nearly four decades of tracking, U.S. job satisfaction has reached a new high in 2026 — but rising averages alone are not a signal of success, according to The Conference Board. The global, nonprofit think tank and business membership...