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This Overlooked South Carolina Town Is So Affordable, Retirees Say They Wish They’d Moved Sooner

There’s a town in South Carolina that retirees are quietly discovering, and once they get there, they keep asking themselves the same question: why didn’t anyone tell me about this sooner?. That town is Latta, South Carolina, and it’s been sitting in Dillon County this whole time, minding...

Latta, SC · 21h

The State

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This national retailer plans to open a new store in Columbiana Centre mall

A growing company that offers well-known fragrances is setting up a shop in a popular Columbia mall. Perfumania, which has more than 100 stores across the U.S., is coming soon to the Columbiana Centre mall in the busy Harbison shopping area northwest of downtown Columbia. There are banners up on a storefront in the mall touting that Perfumania is “opening soon” there and that the store will offer “over 1,000 authentic fragrances at discounted prices.” The new Perfumania shop will be neighbored by the Build-A-Bear Workshop and a Miniso store. The fragrance shop is going into a space that formerly was home to Francesca’s, which closed earlier this year . Perfumania touts on its website that it is one of the nation’s largest fragrance retailers, with more than 100 stores nationwide. It carries men’s and women’s fragrances, from companies such as Dolce & Gabana, Lancome, Paris Hilton, Giorgio Armani and many others. The company has been in a growth pattern, with industry publications noting earlier this year it planned to add 43 new locations throughout 2026 and 2027. The Columbiana Centre mall remains a popular shopping hub, with a number of department stores, smaller shops, restaurants and other amenities. It

Columbia, SC · 3d

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German ceramics manufacturer to bring 15 new jobs to Newberry County

NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A German ceramics coating manufacturer is establishing its first North American operation in Newberry County, bringing an $800,000 investment and 15 new jobs to the area. VITREUS USA, a subsidiary of Germany-based VITREUS GmbH, announced plans to operate a manufacturing facility at 200 Park...

Newberry County, SC · 3d

USA TODAY

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Publix opening new stores in these states in November. See where

Publix is set to open several new stores in November, bringing its iconic green logo to more communities in Georgia and South Carolina. The Lakeland, Florida-headquartered grocer is opening two new stores in the second half of November: one in Mableton, Georgia, and another in Florence, South Carolina. The upcoming locations follow three openings at the beginning of the month in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. Publix has roughly 1,440 supermarkets in the Southeast, with locations in Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia as of June 27, 2026, according to the company's second-quarter financial results . That's up from 1,411 locations a year ago. Publix reported $31.9 billion in sales for the six months ending June 27, 2026, up 1.5% from a year ago. Here is what to know about the grocery store chain's upcoming openings. Where is Publix opening new stores? The following stores are set to open on Nov. 18. 5015 Floyd Road SW, Mableton, Georgia 3435 W Palmetto St., Florence, South Carolina Publix’s upcoming stores come shortly after the grocery chain opened three locations this week: 1500 Placida Road Suite C, Englewood, Florida 105 Lake Country Blvd., Eatonton, Georgia 6460 Weddington Road, Wesley Chapel, North Carolina Fernando

Florence, SC · 2d

New York State News

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Beloved Hudson Valley Pizza Business Moves To The Carolinas

A popular pizza business confirmed the business is leaving the Hudson Valley.

North Carolina · 2d

The Post and Courier

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2.4 acres, 10K square feet for $2.5M in Hopkins; Bishopville industrial site trades hands for $28M

COLUMBIA — There’s a clover-shaped pool overlooking a lake, a timeless red brick exterior and expansive rooms with high ceilings, bold trim and rich millwork. Now, this 10,000-square-foot home on 2.4 acres in Hopkins also has a list price of $2.5 million. Located in the gated neighborhood of Pommery Springs, the home at 157 Crown Lake Drive was recently listed by Charles Manley of LPT Realty. Built in 1997 and renovated throughout, the residence features five bedrooms and six baths as well as hardwood floors, an elevator, a wine cellar, library and dedicated office, multiple fireplaces, a home...

Hopkins, SC · 2d

The Post and Courier

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Another SC-based bank sold as consolidation wave rolls on

Like the days of winter, the list of banks born and bred in South Carolina is growing shorter. The lineup lost another homegrown player Nov. 1 as a Pee Dee lender was sold to a larger, like-minded acquirer from rural Georgia. The $163 million tie-up between Florence-based First Reliance Bank and Colony Bank was announced earlier this year. The combination creates a four-state franchise with $5 billion in assets, $4 billion in deposits and $3.2 billion in loans at more than 40 branches. The acquisition was finalized Nov. 1, giving Fitzgerald, Ga.-based Colony its first foothold in South Carolin...

South Carolina · 16h

Main Street Dollars

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Retirees holding Atlantic Coast Life annuities face a possible withdrawal freeze as South Carolina regulators ask a court to put the insurer into rehabilitation

Retirees who hold Atlantic Coast Life annuities face a possible freeze on taking their money out. South Carolina Insurance Director Michael Wise has asked a state court to put the insurer into rehabilitation, and a separate motion in the case asks the court to halt policy surrenders. As of the latest reports, no judge has […]

South Carolina · 1d

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South Carolina Pharmacist Drained Her Retirement, Still Had to Close Georgetown Shop

Kelley Johnson spent nearly all of her 30-year retirement plan trying to keep the Prescription Shoppe open in Georgetown, losing between $5,000 and $10,000 a month before she finally closed the doors in December 2025. The pharmacy had served the community since the 1980s, but rising costs and low insurance reimbursements made it impossible to continue, even after Johnson skipped her own paychecks to keep her staff paid.

South Carolina · 2d

Main Street Dollars

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Santee Cooper’s board voted Oct. 30 to raise residential rates 4.7% in 2027 and 4.6% in 2028, adding about $6.60 a month for a typical home from Feb. 1

Santee Cooper’s board of directors voted Oct. 30 to raise residential electric rates 4.7% in 2027 and 4.6% in 2028. The utility has put the cost for a typical home at about $6.60 a month, or roughly 20 cents a day, according to Live 5 News in Charleston. The new rates apply to bills rendered […]

South Carolina · 1d

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Swing like its the ’60s in this rare midcentury modern listing in Camden. See the price tag.

CAMDEN — As a town known for its role in the American Revolution, Camden is famous for its historic homes dating as far back as the late 1700s and early 1800s. But the 1960s? Well, that's exactly what you get when you enter the front door at 314 Kirkwood Lane.

Columbia, SC · 2d

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Scout Motors Supplier Builds First U.S. Factory in South Carolina With 330 New Jobs

Scout Motors’ upcoming Traveler SUV and Terra pickup are attracting another major supplier investment to South Carolina. Polish automotive supplier Brose Sitech has selected Blythewood for its first U.S. manufacturing facility, committing $29.5 million and planning to create 330 jobs. The plant will produce complete seating systems inside Scout Motors’ Supplier Park, placing the supplier close to the vehicle assembly operation. The project shows how a new automaker can generate opportunities throughout the automotive supply chain, not just at its own factory. Operations are expected to begin in 2027. Brose Sitech Establishes Its First U.S. Manufacturing Plant Brose Sitech develops complete seating systems, seat structures, and related components for the automotive industry. Headquartered in Poland, the company operates 22 locations internationally and already has regional headquarters functions in the Detroit area. The Blythewood facility will be its first U.S. manufacturing location, giving it a local production base for a major American vehicle program. The company plans to invest $29.5 million and create 330 jobs. Its 140,000-square-foot facility will be located in the Just in Time building within Scout Motors’ Supplier Park in Blythewood, South Carolina. It will manufacture complete seat sets for the Scout Traveler SUV and Terra pickup. Complete

Blythewood, SC · 1d

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Local farmers teach affordable homesteading to boost food access

LEXINGTON S.C. (WACH) — With concerns growing about food accessibility and what goes into the food people eat, small farmers are increasingly teaching others how to grow their own food using the resources they already have. At The Farm 1780, co-owner Brett Flashnick is using a family legacy that...

Lexington, SC · 1d

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Dillon County Stands Alone In Rejecting Capital Projects Sales Tax

DILLON — Dillon County was the only county in South Carolina where voters rejected a capital-projects sales tax referendum on Nov. 3, turning down the proposed penny tax by roughly 2-to-1 while voters in six other counties approved theirs. In unofficial results with all precincts reporting, Dillon County’s referendum...

Dillon County, SC · 3d

The Financial Wire

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Dominion Energy South Carolina customers can testify on the proposed NextEra-Dominion merger at public hearings Nov. 12, Nov. 17 and Dec. 8

Dominion Energy South Carolina customers get three more chances to tell state regulators what they think of the proposed NextEra-Dominion merger, at public hearings on Nov. 12 in North Charleston, Nov. 17 in Columbia and Dec. 8 in Columbia. The Public Service Commission is hearing from customers in Docket No. 2026-186-EG, a joint petition by... The post Dominion Energy South Carolina customers can testify on the proposed NextEra-Dominion merger at public hearings Nov. 12, Nov. 17 and Dec. 8 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

South Carolina · 10h

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Columbia Buyers Gain More Options as List Prices Cool

Columbia buyers gained real leverage as active listings surged, list prices fell, and more sellers cut asking prices to attract interest.

Columbia, SC · 1d

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PNC Bank to open 16 new Upstate SC branches

PNC Bank plans to add 42 new branches in high-growth South Carolina markets by 2031, including 16 in the Upstate. The Pennsylvania-based bank announced its expansion plans within the Palmetto State on Nov. 6. Twelve of the new branches will be located in Greenville and four will be in Spartanburg.

Greenville, SC · 2d

The Island Packet

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Novant Health apologizes after 40K workers don't get paid on time. Here's what happened

Novant Health, which has a growing health care empire across the Carolinas including Hilton Head, was forced to explain and apologize to its 40,000 employees Friday after a technology mix-up led to workers not getting paid on time. The check delay was first reported by WFMY News in Greensboro, N.C. The TV station reported being contacted by a few Novant employees who said that they had not received their pay. The delay was later confirmed by Novant. Novant Health switched to a new payroll distribution vendor in October, according to a statement from a Novant spokesperson issued to the Island Packet and Beaufort Gazette at noon Friday. “Following that transition, we identified a technology issue that impacted the arrival time of deposits into each financial institution’s account,” the statement said. “Payroll has been completed, and funds have been transmitted to financial institutions for deposit.” ADP, Novant’s payroll vendor, has confirmed that payments will reach bank accounts Friday, the spokesperson said. The company apologized for the frustration and concern the delay caused and said it was working to make sure it does not happen again. Employees who received overdrafts or returned payment charges as a result of the delay in paycheck

Hilton Head Island, SC · 2d

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Buc-ee’s Wins Another Fight Over Its Famous Beaver Logo, This Time for $850,000

That smiling beaver on Buc-ee’s signs might look harmless, but using its familiar face without permission could come at a steep price. The Texas convenience store chain has turned its cheerful mascot into one of the most recognizable symbols on American highways, appearing on everything from T-shirts and stuffed animals to snacks and souvenirs. And as several businesses have discovered, Buc-ee’s takes protecting that image just as seriously as selling the products that carry it.

Ohio · 1d

Willow and Hearth

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Before You Buy, Check These 14 HOA Rules, Fees And Documents

Buying a home in a neighborhood with a homeowners association feels simple on tour day. The lawn is trimmed, the sign at the entrance is pretty, and the agent is […]

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