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The City of Columbia has kicked off a public planning process to improve safety for all roadway users, from more vulnerable users like pedestrians and cyclists, to transit riders and personal and commercial vehicle operators.(Photo/DepositPhotos)
Oct 30, 2025

Columbia launches plan to improve roadway safety for all

Columbia begins a new public safety plan to reduce traffic deaths and improve streets for pedestrians, cyclists, drivers and transit riders.

Lowcountry Land Trust partners with McClellanville to preserve 1,200 feet of natural greenspace at the town’s entrance, protecting its scenic character. (Photo/Hunter Allen/Lowcountry Land Trust)
Oct 10, 2025

Lowcountry Land Trust protects McClellanville gateway

Lowcountry Land Trust partners with McClellanville to preserve 1,200 feet of natural greenspace at the town’s entrance, protecting its scenic character.

Oct 7, 2025

Upstate startups receive grant funding from SCRA

South Carolina Research Authority welcomes two new startups and awards grants to four others, fueling innovation from the Lowcountry to the Upstate.

Modus21 LLC is investing $1.1 million investment to expand in North Charleston. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Oct 7, 2025

SCRA adds 2 Charleston startups as member companies

South Carolina Research Authority welcomes two new startups and awards grants to four others, fueling innovation from the Lowcountry to the Upstate.

Charleston County Council considers extending the 2004 half-cent transportation sales tax, with $4.25B proposed for roads, transit, greenbelt and bike paths. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Oct 1, 2025

Charleston County weighs extension of transportation sales tax

Charleston County Council considers extending the 2004 half-cent transportation sales tax, with $4.25B proposed for roads, transit, greenbelt and bike paths.

Global power management company Eaton is expanding operations to Charleston County with a $46 million investment and 50 news jobs in aerospace manufacturing operations. (Photo/Eaton)
Sep 30, 2025

Eaton invests $46M in Charleston County aerospace expansion

Eaton will invest $46M to open a new aerospace facility in North Charleston, creating 50 jobs and boosting South Carolina’s growing aerospace sector.

Sep 30, 2025

Real estate and estate planning law firm opens new Greenville office at The Commons

Blair Cato Pickren Casterline has opened a Greenville office at The Commons in Unity Park, expanding its real estate and estate planning services in the Upstate.

The Federal Aviation Administration has granted the City of Orangeburg a $4.39 million grant through the Airport Improvement Programs to rehabilitate existing runway at Orangeburg Municipal Airport. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Sep 29, 2025

Orangeburg airport gets $4.39M FAA grant for runway

The FAA awarded Orangeburg a $4.39M grant to rehabilitate 5,399 feet of runway at Orangeburg Municipal Airport, boosting safety and economic growth.

Charleston International Airport and U.S. Customs and Border Protection partnered to open South Carolina’s first Global Entry Enrollment Center, a $724,300 investment for the state. (Photo/Charleston International Airport)
Sep 25, 2025

Charleston opens SC’s first Global Entry Center

Charleston International Airport opens South Carolina’s first Global Entry Enrollment Center, offering residents in-state access to interviews.

The SC Office of Resilience is opening four regional offices in Columbia, Central, Spartanburg and Aiken to aid Hurricane Helene long-term recovery. See full map below (Image/SC Office of Resilience)|The South Carolina Office of Resilience will have grand opening events at successive meetings at the four new offices each day from Sept. 22 to Sept. 25. (Image/SC Office of Resilience)
Sep 19, 2025

SC Office of Resilience opens four disaster recovery offices

The SC Office of Resilience is opening four regional offices in Columbia, Central, Spartanburg and Aiken to aid Hurricane Helene long-term recovery.

Best Lawyers named Lawrence Flynn of Pope Flynn as Lawyer of the Year in Municipal Law for Columbia. (Photo/Pope Flynn)
Sep 15, 2025

Lawrence Flynn named Lawyer of the Year in Columbia

Best Lawyers named Lawrence Flynn of Pope Flynn as Lawyer of the Year in Municipal Law for Columbia, recognizing his leadership and public finance expertise.

Sep 15, 2025

Charleston housing crunch strains affordability, equity

Charleston County faces soaring rents, limited affordable units and growing demand as nonprofits and housing authorities struggle to meet need.