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Hospitality and Tourism

GE Vernova Park at Bridgeway Station in Mauldin officially opens as the permanent home of the Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty soccer clubs. (Photo/Greenville Pro Soccer)
Jun 3, 2026

GE Vernova Park opens as Greenville Triumph home

GE Vernova Park opens in Mauldin as the permanent home of Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty, anchoring a public-private stadium project.

The Lowline Hotel, a reimagined hospitality destination in downtown Charleston, opens this summer at the former Hyatt Place Charleston Historic District property. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jun 2, 2026

Highline Hospitality Partners to open second King Street hotel

The Lowline Hotel opens in downtown Charleston with 197 rooms, a new restaurant, event space and amenities at the former Hyatt Place site.

NEAT Bourbon Bar and Indigo Kitchen plan to open new locations at 123 E. Curtis St. in downtown Simpsonville following a property renovation. NEAT Bourbon Bar already has four locations, including one, pictured, in Greer. (Photo/Jared Castro/Castro Content Solutions)
May 29, 2026

NEAT, Indigo Kitchen coming to downtown Simpsonville

NEAT Bourbon Bar and Indigo Kitchen will open at 123 E. Curtis St. in downtown Simpsonville following a major renovation.

Lee Gastley, managing principal at SeamonWhiteside, said his firm’s plan for the future of the Georgetown Port will honor its past. (Photo/Chris Smith)
May 27, 2026

Georgetown County appoints SeamonWhiteside to lead port redevelopment

Georgetown County selected SeamonWhiteside to lead redevelopment planning for the Georgetown Port waterfront site.

Berkeley County opened six public boat ramps and expanded trailer parking at Atkins Landing ahead of the waterfront park’s full opening this summer. (Photo/Berkeley County)
May 20, 2026

Berkeley County opens portion of $10.5M waterfront park

Berkeley County opened six boat ramps and 180 parking spaces at Atkins Landing ahead of the full waterfront park opening in June.

Lowcountry Land Trust permanently protected H&H Farm on Wadmalaw Island through a donated conservation easement preserving farmland and wildlife habitat. (Photo/Lowcountry Land Trust)
May 15, 2026

Lowcountry Land Trust protects Wadmalaw farm

Lowcountry Land Trust protected 84 acres on Wadmalaw Island, preserving farmland, wildlife habitat and ecologically significant land.

A suit with a secret — Greyson Clothiers’ new King Street boutique blends apparel retail with a hidden members-only lounge inside The Nickel Hotel in Charleston. (Photo/Greyson Clothiers)
May 14, 2026

King Street menswear boutique hides speakeasy-style lounge behind secret door

Greyson Clothiers opened a King Street boutique in Charleston featuring luxury retail, a private social club and hospitality-driven shopping.

State officials, NASCAR representatives and Darlington Raceway leaders announced a new Airbnb partnership at the South Carolina State House on May 12. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
May 12, 2026

Darlington Raceway joins Airbnb NASCAR partnership

Darlington Raceway joined a new Airbnb and NASCAR partnership that will connect race fans with local lodging options in 2027.

Vicious Biscuit strengthened its leadership team with new franchise development and support roles as the restaurant brand pursues national expansion. (Photo/Andrew Cebulka)
May 12, 2026

Vicious Biscuit expands leadership for franchise growth

Vicious Biscuit added new franchise leadership as the Charleston-founded brand targets up to 75 locations over the next five years.

New coffee shops in Mauldin and Simpsonville are blending community, culture and specialty drinks to create unique customer experiences in Greenville County. (Photo/Stephanie Kalina-Metzger)
May 11, 2026

Greenville County welcomes two new coffee shops

Two new coffee shops in Greenville County are bringing Vietnamese coffee culture, organ-ic offerings and community-focused spaces.

Jared Hellman and Andrew Hare started Old Duck after first pursuing separate careers elsewhere. (Photo/Old Duck)
May 4, 2026

Odd Duck growth reflects momentum in state’s startup ecosystem

Odd Duck, a Charleston-based startup, is expanding to three Lowcountry locations, highlighting South Carolina’s growing small business and startup ecosystem.

Michelin-star chef Johnny Curiel and his wife Kasie are expanding their acclaimed Mexican restaurant Alteño from Denver to Charleston. The new location will open this summer at The Charlee on Cannon, bringing cuisine inspired by Mexico’s Jaliscan Highlands and highlighting Charleston’s local coastal ingredients. (Photo/Alteño)
May 4, 2026

Michelin-star chef brings Denver restaurant to Charleston

Michelin-star chef Johnny Curiel is bringing his Mexican cuisine from Denver to Charleston with a new Alteño location opening this summer in The Charlee on Cannon.