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NNSA announces new SRS field office manager

AIKEN — Betty L. Huck has been named manager of the National Nuclear Security Administration Savannah River Field Office, the NNSA announced Nov. 2. Huck replaces Michael A. Mikolanis, who served as manager of the office since March 2024. Mikolanis was named manager of the NNSA Los Alamos Field Office in August. He previously served as the manager of the Environmental Management Los Alamos Field Office from August 2021 to March 2024.

Aiken, SC · 16h

The Post and Courier

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Aiken County data centers could bring 'generational wealth,' industry representatives say

AIKEN — There’s plenty of noise, both figuratively and sometimes literally, surrounding data centers. There are concerns about water usage, power consumption and noise pollution. But the economic incentives can be “transformational” and bring “generational wealth” to communities, according to a panel discussion held Nov. 6 at Newberry Hall. At the First Friday Means Business breakfast put on by the Aiken Chamber of Commerce, attendees heard from representatives from two of the three data centers under construction in Aiken County. Laura Warren, community development regional manager for Meta, ...

Aiken County, SC · 1d

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Everyone Is Suddenly Talking About The South Carolina Town Where Monthly Rent Is Still Only $700

Somewhere between Columbia and Charleston, there’s a city that the rest of South Carolina has been sleeping on for decades, and the alarm clock is finally going off. Orangeburg is that city, and if you haven’t been paying attention, now is a very good time to start. Let’s...

Orangeburg, SC · 4d

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Harbison State Forest is growing, thanks to Friends

The Friends of Harbison State Forest ( FOHSF) is a non-profit organization founded to preserve and promote the recreational and educational aspects of Harbison State Forest. Made up primarily of nature lovers, runners, bikers, hikers, and adventurers, this organization is a hundred percent volunteer organization. These folks support and fundraise for Harbison State Forest and offer sweat equity by doing trail work and organizing great events in the forest.

Columbia, SC · 3d

The State

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J.Crew Factory has opened along Columbia's busy Harbison. Check out where

A new shop for fashionable clothing has opened its doors in a busy Columbia shopping district. J.Crew Factory, which has stores nationwide, opened a new shop at 275 Harbison Blvd. on Thursday, Nov. 5. The store is located in the Harbison Center shopping complex that features a number of well-known retailers including Trader Joe’s , 2nd & Charles, Rooms To Go, First Watch, Mission BBQ and other businesses. “Whether you’re building a versatile work wardrobe or coordinating outfits for your next family vacation, our exclusive collection of colorful styles for women, men and kids always delivers,” J.Crew Factory says on its website. “Classic, coastal American style is part of our heritage, and designing quality pieces you and your crew can wear season after season matters just as much as getting you a great deal.” This marks the second J.Crew Factory store in the Midlands. The company also has a location at Trenholm Plaza in Forest Acres. The Harbison area is a reliably popular commercial shopping district northwest of downtown Columbia, lined with big box stores, supermarkets, hotels, theaters, restaurants, the Columbiana Centre mall and more. About 29,000 cars per day travel down Harbison Boulevard, per state Department of Transportation stats

Columbia, SC · 3d

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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

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M&F Bank shareholders approve Optus merger, rejecting a rival bid

A deal to merge North Carolina’s only Black-owned bank with a similar bank in South Carolina moved closer to reality this week. On Wednesday, shareholders of M&F Bancorp, the parent company of Durham-based Mechanics & Farmers Bank, approved a merger agreement with Optus Financial Corp., which is based in Columbia.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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Phillips Lytle adds Hilton Head law firm TaberPatrick

Phillips Lytle adds Hilton Head-based TaberPatrick P.C. The acquisition establishes the firm’s first Southeast office. Founder Jonathan P. Taber will lead the Hilton Head office. The firm plans to serve South Carolina and Georgia markets. New York firm Phillips Lytle LLP added Hilton Head-based TaberPatrick P.C. to its portfolio,...

Hilton Head Island, SC · 3d

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Goodwill, CVS launch pharmacy technician training in SC

Goodwill and CVS Health launched a four-week training program. Two inaugural cohorts are serving the Upstate and Midlands. Participants complete a CVS Pharmacy externship and earn licensure. South Carolina pharmacy technician employment could grow nearly 18% by 2030. Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina and CVS Health have officially joined...

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Opening at Victory Village in Lexington: Whataburger

“A major retail transformation is underway along Augusta Highway in Lexington County, with a new Target-anchored shopping center and several other businesses reshaping the corridor near Lexington High School,” said coverage by The State published this summer. “The area is drawing national chains and local favorites alike as the county’s population continues to climb.”

Lexington County, SC · 4d

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South Carolina Family Turned a Mobile Pizza Business Into Six Restaurants Across the State

What started as a mobile pizza business has grown into six restaurants across South Carolina, with the newest location opening in August 2026 inside a restored historic building in the state’s capital. The family-owned business began by serving wood-fired pizzas at events before expanding into permanent restaurants. Its latest...

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South Carolina healthcare growth drives jobs and construction

South Carolina healthcare employment grew 1.8% over the past year. Healthcare represents about 11% of the state’s economy. Prisma Health, MUSC and Roper St. Francis are expanding facilities. South Carolina technical colleges graduate about 1,500 registered nurses annually. “Healthcare has become one of the single most important sources of...

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Myrtle Beach Sun-News

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A home's flood history can disappear between South Carolina owners. Here's how

South Carolina property owners need to disclose a number of items when selling a home, but what does the law say about flooding? The South Carolina Residential Property Condition Disclosure Act requires sellers to include information about flood history and insurance. A resident selling their home must disclose flood hazards and flood zones, whether the property is covered by public or private flood insurance, the number of flood claims during ownership, repairs as a result of a flood event and whether the property has received federal flood disaster assistance. Sellers are required to answer the above questions during their ownership and to the best of their knowledge. But Luke Anderson, a local real estate agent for Spero Realty, said the state’s property disclosure form has a slight loophole for disclosing flood history if the property has had multiple prior owners. If a property floods for the first owner but not the second owner, the second owner would not need to disclose flood damage if it did not occur during their ownership and if they did not have knowledge of the previous flood history. A third owner could purchase a property prone to flooding and not know its flood history since

South Carolina · 3d

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Brose Sitech invests $29.5M in Richland County, adds 330 jobs

Brose Sitech announces a $29.5 million Richland County investment. First U.S. manufacturing facility will open in Blythewood. The project is expected to create 330 jobs. Manufacturing operations are scheduled to begin in 2027. Brose Sitech, an interior car parts supplier, will make a $29.5 million investment in Richland County to...

Richland County, SC · 3d

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Landrum Welcomes Grace Meade to Its Growing Team in South Carolina

Landrum has announced the addition of Grace Meade as a business consultant in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, continuing the company’s commitment to bringing top talent to support the businesses it serves. Meade brings a background in staffing and business development that is rooted in something consultants talk about,...

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German Manufacturer opening in Newberry

Newberry, SC · 3d

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SC: Hwasung Grows South Carolina Footprint with New Florence County Operations, Adding 32 Jobs

Hwasung Group Inc., an electrical and electronic components manufacturer, announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new Florence County operation. The company’s $5 million investment will create 32 new jobs. Founded in 1994, Hwasung manufactures precision components for elevators, marine ships, industrial robotics and energy infrastructure....

Florence County, SC · 6d

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West Ashley getting major retail expansion. Plus, Ben Sawyer Bridge to close tonight for repairs.

West Ashley is getting a major retail expansion, with restaurants, shops and a golf simulator coming to the area around West Ashley Circle and Bees Ferry Road starting next year. South Carolina voters head to the polls Tuesday for elections that will determine control of the governor's office, U.S. Senate seat and all seven congressional districts. The Ben Sawyer Bridge will close tonight for maintenance work on its swing span mechanism.

Charleston, SC · 6d

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Aiken Corporation Proposes Downtown Nonprofit Village With Student Work Training

Aiken Corporation has a new plan. It wants to open Aiken Commons, a nonprofit village that would bring independent nonprofit groups under one roof in downtown Aiken, and it would give students hands-on work experience too. The village would fill the first floor of the Amentum building at 106 Newberry...

Aiken, SC · 5d

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South Carolina independent pharmacies call for help amid financial struggles

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) — Independent pharmacies across the country are facing financial challenges and closing their doors, including in South Carolina. The South Carolina Pharmacy Association says about 40 independent pharmacies close in the state each year, and only 280 are still open. Kelley Johnson owned the Prescription Shoppe in Georgetown, which had been part […]

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