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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 · 2d
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German Manufacturer opening in Newberry

Newberry, SC · 22h

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 · 1d

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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 · 3d
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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 · 2d

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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 · 7h

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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 · 2h

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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 · 8h

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 · 3h

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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 · 2d

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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 · 9h

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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 · 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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 13h

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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 · 22h

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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 · 11h

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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 · 5h

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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 · 1d