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SCBIZ honors Leah Stoudenmire Lawson

GREENVILLE, SC - Founder and CEO of The Rock It! Co. Leah Stoudenmire Lawson has been chosen for SC Biz’s 2026 South Carolina 500 List. The South Carolina 500 is the definitive guide to the most influential people driving the South Carolina economy. Spanning industries from healthcare and finance to construction, law, and education, this statewide list brings together top leaders recognized for their impact, innovation, and leadership across sectors.

Greenville, SC · 3d

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SCRA Announces Recipients of Rural Health Initiative Grants

The South Carolina Research Authority has announced the first four companies that will receive inaugural funding awards for its Tech Catalyst Fund, a rural health innovation initiative administered by SCRA in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services as part of South Carolina’s Rural Health Transformation Program. These four companies, awarded a total of $2.2 million from the fund, are ElectroWire Medical, Pressiant Health Inc., PulManage Inc., and Robinhood Health. Additional companies receiving Year 1 funding will be announced in the coming days.

South Carolina · 3d

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Midlands Business Accelerator Program provides opportunities for businesses

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Midlands Business Accelerator Program is providing opportunities to help entrepreneurs grow and strengthen their businesses. The program is part of the Columbia Chamber and in partnership with the South Carolina Business Accelerator. Karen R. Jenkins and France Jackson joined WIS to discuss helping business growth...

Columbia, 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 · 5d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 5d

scbiz.com

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Central South Carolina targets life sciences industry growth

South Carolina’s life sciences sector generates a $25 billion economic impact. Central South Carolina accounts for 25% of the state’s life sciences manufacturing. Biopharma leads the state’s life sciences subsectors. The Midlands sees growth opportunities in discovery, testing and advanced manufacturing. A new study shows the South...

South Carolina · 3d

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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 · 6d

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Ladies of Lexington Holiday Market Set for November 14, 2026 in Lexington

Lexington, SC 11/08/2026 - The holiday season is getting closer, and the Ladies of Lexington are inviting the community to kick off the Christmas shopping season with their annual Holiday Market on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The festive event will take place from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Big...

Lexington, SC · 5d

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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.

Aiken County, SC · 6d

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Column: South Carolina's power grid needs upgrading, data centers should pay

South Carolina is growing, and it’s growing fast. New manufacturing plants, data centers and residential developments are bringing more people, jobs and investment to the Palmetto State. That growth, while good for the local economy, is putting immense pressure and strain on infrastructure that was not built to handle unlimited demand.

South Carolina · 4d

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Construction Is More Than an Economic Indicator, It’s an Economic Engine

Construction is often viewed as a reflection of economic growth. When businesses expand, populations increase, and capital investment accelerates, construction activity follows. But that perspective overlooks a fundamental reality: Construction doesn’t simply respond to economic growth. It helps create it. A recent article in Area Development by Scott Canada,...

North Carolina · 4d

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Tando Composites Names Neal Packer as Regional VP Southeast

Tando Composites, known for offering the category-leading exterior cladding brands Beach House Shake® and TandoStone®, has named Neal Packer as Regional Vice President – Southeast. Packer joins Tando Composites with more than 25 years of experience in sales, operations, and supply chain management. Throughout his career, Neal...

South Carolina · 4d

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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 · 7d

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The next generation of workers is taking its talent and spending power to this Southern state

The next generation of workers is on the move, and South Carolina is drawing more young adults than any other state. The Palmetto State recorded a net gain of 22,843 Gen Z adults through interstate migration in 2024, according to a new LendingTree analysis. The study defines Gen Z as adults ages 18 to 27, the generation that follows millennials.

South Carolina · 4d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 6d

Lexington County Chronicle

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Give thanks to South Carolina’s small businesses by shopping local

As we gather to give thanks, let’s remember the small businesses that do so much for South Carolina. Their owners create jobs, support local causes and give our neighborhoods places to shop, eat and meet friends. Big retailers draw plenty of attention with their Black Friday sales. But our...

South Carolina · 4d

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First-Rate Moving & Storage Expands Long Distance Service from Andover and Windham to New York and the Carolinas

First-Rate Moving & Storage now runs long-distance routes from its Andover, MA, and Windham, NH, offices to New York, North Carolina, and South Carolina. ANDOVER, MA, UNITED STATES, November 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- First-Rate Moving & Storage, a residential and commercial moving company with offices in Andover, Massachusetts, and Windham, New Hampshire, today announced it is expanding its long-distance moving service to New York and the Carolinas. Families and businesses in the Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire can now book a single crew to pack, load, drive, and deliver their move to New York City, Westchester, Long Island, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Windham, NH · 4d

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 · 6d