Innovation Center in Five Points hopes to open by mid-April

February 15, 2023

"The building on 711 Saluda Avenue has big changes coming soon."

Columbia collectible sneaker startup business joining Techstars Austin

February 15, 2023

"Copyt, pronounced Cop-it, was accepted into the Techstars Austin Accelerator..."

S.C. State University launches indoor farming research program

February 13, 2023

"South Carolina State University’s 1890 Research and Extension arm is launching a new controlled environment agriculture program."

Gov. Henry McMaster launches state’s first electric vehicle website

February 10, 2023

Geared to help expand the industry’s growth in South Carolina

Growth spurt: New state-of-the-art greenhouse to power microgreens operation

February 6, 2023

"The greenhouse, which is around one-third complete on 90 acres a few miles from City Roots’ current location, will feature six 360-foot bays, each with 24 controlled growing zones, that will more than double the farm’s current 13-greenhouse, 30,000-square-foot footprint."

Columbia startup raises millions to build software for trucking, aims to reshape industry

January 24, 2023

"Having raised more than $2 million as a company to date and continuing to fundraise, the Motor Supply team finds itself in the midst of a pivot — from a small long-haul trucking firm to a software company boasting a fleet of trucks — they think could reshape the legacy industry."

Pecan shelling company celebrating nearly 100-years in South Carolina

January 18, 2023

Golden Kernel Pecan Company will celebrate its 100th anniversary in the coming year and was recently recognized with a lifetime achievement award in its industry.

Sandy Run lands business; distribution center announced

January 12, 2023

"Kansas-based Smart Warehousing on Thursday announced it will open a warehouse and distribution center at the 761-acre Sandy Run Industrial Park."

Central South Carolina Megasite Receives CSX Select Site Designation

January 4, 2023

Central South Carolina Megasite in Lugoff, South Carolina, has been designated a CSX Select Site.

Orion Performance Compounds, Inc. establishing operations in Kershaw County, SC

December 16, 2022

$13 Million investment will create up to 54 new jobs

Merle Johnson Named Executive Director of Orangeburg County Development Commission

December 15, 2022

Merle Johnson comes from City of Greenville to begin on January 17, 2023.

Nephron Nitrile medical glove plant begins operations in Lexington County

December 8, 2022

Medical glove manufacturing facility Nephron Nitrile has officially opened its doors.