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Health & Life Sciences

South Carolina’s life sciences workers are part of a fast-growing $20 billion industry driving jobs and innovation statewide. Photo/Charles River Labs)
Mar 23, 2026

South Carolina life sciences industry tops $20B growth

South Carolina’s $20B life sciences industry leads regional growth with 5.7% gains, high-paying jobs and expanding manufacturing and research statewide.

The Brain Health Center in Columbia will house South Carolina’s first 7 Tesla MRI scanner, expanding access to advanced neurological diagnostics and care. (Rendering/University of South Carolina)
Mar 20, 2026

USC, Prisma Health partner on Brain Health Center in Columbia

USC and Prisma Health partner to launch Columbia Brain Health Center with advanced MRI technology, new therapies and statewide neurological care access.

South Island Market on Johns Island is designed to reflect the island’s character, incorporating walkable spaces, preserved open land and a mix of commercial and residential uses. (Rendering/Pickney Partners)
Mar 19, 2026

South Island Market breaks ground in Johns Island

South Island Market breaks ground on Johns Island with Roper St. Francis and Sotheby’s as tenants in a mixed-use development serving island communities.

Advanced MRI technology at USC’s new Brain Health Center includes a 7-Tesla scanner — the only one in South Carolina — and a 3-Tesla MRI to support early detection and research of neurological conditions. (Photo/University of South Carolina)
Mar 18, 2026

USC opens Brain Health Center for Alzheimer’s care

University of South Carolina opens Brain Health Center with advanced MRI technology to expand Alzheimer’s care, diagnosis, treatment and research statewide.

Matthew M. “Matt” Medley has been named CEO of MUSC Health-Orangeburg, bringing leadership experience from MUSC Health-Midlands, Mayo Clinic and UF Health.
Mar 13, 2026

Matt Medley named CEO of MUSC Health-Orangeburg

MUSC Health-Orangeburg names Matt Medley CEO. The former MUSC Health-Midlands COO brings experience from Mayo Clinic, UF Health and Johns Hopkins.

Hugh C. Tappan, president of HCA Healthcare’s South Atlantic Division, has been named the 2026 chair of the South Carolina Hospital Association. (Photo/HCA Healthcare)
Mar 12, 2026

Hugh C. Tappan named 2026 chair of SC Hospital Association

HCA Healthcare South Atlantic Division President Hugh C. Tappan has been named 2026 chair of the South Carolina Hospital Association.

The Charleston Veterinary Referral Center has completed a major expansion, doubling the facility to 32,000 square feet and adding surgical suites exam rooms and expanded emergency care services. (Rendering/BDA Architecture)
Mar 10, 2026

Charleston Veterinary Referral Center completes expansion

Charleston Veterinary Referral Center doubled its space to 32,000 square feet, adding surgical suites exam rooms and expanded emergency and ICU services.

MUSC Health has acquired Palmetto Primary Care Physicians for $111 million, expanding its primary care footprint across South Carolina. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Mar 4, 2026

MUSC Health purchases Palmetto Primary Care Physicians for $111 million

MUSC Health acquires Palmetto Primary Care Physicians for $111 million, expanding primary care access across the Lowcountry, Midlands and Myrtle Beach.

AnMed Foundation received a $50,000 Power:Ed grant to support the Upstate Pre-Med Bootcamp. (Photo/AnMed)
Feb 17, 2026

AnMed Foundation gets $50K for Upstate Pre-Med Bootcamp

AnMed Foundation received a $50,000 Power:Ed grant to support the Upstate Pre-Med Bootcamp, expanding access for South Carolina students pursuing medical careers.

Renderings of the future health center were on display at a groundbreaking ceremony conducted by Clemson and MUYSC Health officials. (Photo/MUSC)
Feb 10, 2026

Clemson, MUSC Health break ground on campus medical facility

Clemson University and MUSC Health break ground on a 90,000-square-foot medical facility set to open in 2027, expanding student health and research services.

Local officials, MUSC Health leaders and development partners break ground Feb. 3 on a new 4,500-square-foot primary care medical office building on Trenholm Road in Forest Acres. (Rendering/McKenzie Architecture)
Feb 5, 2026

MUSC Health breaks ground on Forest Acres primary care

MUSC Health has broken ground on a new primary care office in Forest Acres, expanding access to preventive care and chronic disease management in Columbia.

MUSC officials celebrated the opening of the Clements Ferry Pavilion Jan. 27 but started serving patients there in December. (Photo/MUSC)
Jan 30, 2026

MUSC Health opens Clements Ferry Pavilion

MUSC has opened its 80,000-square-foot Clements Ferry Pavilion, expanding access to health care services in Charleston and Berkeley counties.