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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...
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...
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...
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 […]
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...
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.
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
A popular pizza business confirmed the business is leaving the Hudson Valley.
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.
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,...
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...
“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.”
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 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 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
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...
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,...
German Manufacturer opening in Newberry
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....
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.
