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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 · 12h
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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 · 15h

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 · 4d

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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
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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 · 22h

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 · 2d

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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

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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 · 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

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 […]

South Carolina · 3d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 4d

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 · 4d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 4d

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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...

South Carolina · 5d

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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...

South Carolina · 6d

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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...

South Carolina · 3d