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Upstate Auto Suppliers Plan $82 Million Expansion to Supply Scout Motors

Written by Jessica Holdman, SC Daily Gazette. Seven Upstate auto parts makers pledge to hire 200 South Carolinians as they expand production to meet the needs of Scout Motors. The companies — Spartanburg Steel, Magna DRIVE, KV Final, Röchling Automotive, Magna Mirrors, Cooper Standard and Bant Boru — announced Wednesday they would invest a total of $82 million in their existing facilities across Spartanburg, Duncan and Piedmont.

South Carolina · 9h
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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 · 1d
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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 · 21h
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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 · 1d

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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 · 18h

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Vitreus invests $800K, creates 15 jobs in Newberry County

Vitreus is investing $800,000 in its first North American facility. The Newberry County operation will create 15 jobs. The company manufactures coatings for bricks and clay roof tiles. Production has started as the facility moves through testing and ramp-up. Vitreus, a ceramics coating manufacturer, has selected Newberry County for its...

Newberry County, SC · 1d

The Post and Courier

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SC-based Sonoco names Clemson grad next CEO. He'll be one of a few Black leaders in Fortune 500.

South Carolina packaging giant Sonoco Products has announced its president and CEO is retiring and will be succeeded by a company veteran and Clemson graduate who grew up in Midlands. R. Howard Coker notified the board on Nov. 6 that he will step down Dec. 31 after more than 40 years with the Pee Dee-based manufacturer and nearly 7 years in the corner office, according to a written statement. Coker's replacement is Ernest D. Haynes III, who was named president of global consumer packaging three months ago. He also will join the board of directors and a small club of about 11 other Black execut...

Clemson, SC · 21h

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 4d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 2d

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 · 6d

Columbia Star

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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 · 5d